Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) are increasing in number and effectiveness as aircraft, sensors and related technologies mature. "However, public opinion regarding these unmanned systems often begins in the imagination, and may harden into myth through misconception, popular culture and an inability to imagine the non-military benefits of a platform that has traditionally been used for national defense.

The potential benefits of UAS go well beyond military use – to a variety of domestic applications that can improve the safety of our communities, strengthen public services and achieve countless additional benefits to a wide variety of commercial and government organizations.

Until public discussion moves beyond misnomers and false assumptions about unmanned systems, it will be difficult to advance substantive policy changes that enable growth of this highly beneficial technology. Starting the conversation begins with understanding the technology behind UAS and acknowledging that the potential benefits of UAS go well beyond military use.

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