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Unmanned Systems

FAA Proposes Rules For Small UAVs In National Airspace

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

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FAA Proposes Rules For Small UAVs In National Airspace

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a long-awaited rules proposal for small unmanned aircraft operations in national airspace, a key first step toward the integration of drones in domestic airspace, although it could take years to fully implement.The publication of the rules on Sunday opens a 60-day public commenting period. After that, the FAA will have to integrate the feedback into the set of rules. The rules are for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) only, defined as being 55…

Congress

House Sends Dec. 11 CR With Ship Construction Funds To Trump’s Desk For Final Signature

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Missile Defense

Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’

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Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs

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