ASP-IAB: L46-21/22

L46

Overview

What are the components of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)?

UAS (generic):

An autonomous control system which is usually on the ground or a ship but may be on another airborne platform;
A UAV platform;
A command and control (C2) system
On the loop, in the loop, or start the loop - personnel.

Key Terms

UAS

Unmanned aircraft system

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