Unmanned aircraft (UA)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-001070
A device used or intended to be used for flight that has no onboard pilot. This device can be any type of airplane, helicopter, airship, or powered-lift aircraft. Unmanned free balloons, moored balloons, tethered aircraft, gliders, and unmanned rockets are not considered to be a UA.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-001070 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | UA |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A device used or intended to be used for flight that has no onboard pilot. This device can be any type of airplane, helicopter, airship, or powered-lift aircraft. Unmanned free balloons, moored balloons, tethered aircraft, gliders, and unmanned rockets are not considered to be a UA.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/unmanned-aircraft-ua/"
}
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