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UAS

American

unmanned aircraft (or aerial) system: an unmanned aircraft along with the equipment necessary to operate it.

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"Looking at the current record rates of arrivals it is possible the council could ultimately receive more UAS children this year than in 2024," the KCC spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

The company alleged that allergists who decried UAS practices were restricting the market and limiting patient access to allergen immunotherapy.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2023

“Coalition aircraft successfully engaged and defeated a UAS through air to air engagement in the vicinity of Mission Support Site Green Village,” said coalition spokesperson U.S.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2021

“I’ve previously worked for the UAS Unit at the Civil Aviation Authority. I’m qualified and responsible in terms of my drone use.”

From The Guardian • Dec. 1, 2020

Murray: With manned-unmanned teaming, we can launch a drone from a helicopter today and get pretty good range out of the UAS, which is communicating back to the aircraft itself, and a ground station.

From Fox News • Jun. 16, 2020

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