The Army recently issued Directive 2012-2, a supplemental policy requiring Federal Aviation Administration authorization to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System. Army Secretary John McHugh wrote in a memorandum that the Army considers the UAS an emerging technology, and the service intends to use UAS for training and directed mission support and thus needs access to national airspace. “To ensure that UAS operations are conducted safely and efficiently, and in accordance with Federal aviation regulations and other…
Army Issues New Policy On UAS Use In National Airspace
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