Publication
3 Jan 2012
This report discusses the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by the US military. Congressional considerations include the proper pace, scope, and management of Department of Defense (DOD) UAS procurement; appropriate investment priorities for UAS versus manned aircraft; UAS future roles and applications; legal issues arising from the use of UAS; issues of operational control and data management; personnel issues; industrial base issues; and technology proliferation.
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| Author | Jeremiah Gertler |
| Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
| Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |
| Copyright | This is a work of the US government and is not subject to copyright protection in the United States. The published product may be reproduced and distributed in its entirety without further permission from GAO. |