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Aviation abbreviation

# unmanned aircraft system

UAS

ABBR · Aircraft and systems

At a glance

## Meaning of unmanned aircraft system

UAS stands for unmanned aircraft system in FAA terminology.

### More about unmanned aircraft system

This abbreviation is used in aircraft and systems. The English reference lists unmanned aircraft system with the abbreviation UAS.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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