The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) classifies unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into "Groups" according to their size and capability, a joint system that replaced the service branches' separate categorization schemes in 2011. [1] [2] [3] The "Group" system has five categories, whose capabilities increase with the number. [4]

2024年7月1日 · The US Department of Defense classifies Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka drones) into five categories based on size and performance. These are the five Unmanned Aerial Systems groups as defined by the DoD, along with corresponding examples of US military drones.

As of January 2014, the United States military operates a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems [UAS]): 7,362 RQ-11 Ravens; 990 AeroVironment Wasp IIIs; 1,137 AeroVironment RQ-20 Pumas; 306 RQ-16 T-Hawk small UAS systems; 246 MQ-1 Predators; MQ-1C Gray Eagles; 126 MQ-9 Reapers; 491 RQ-7 Shadows ...

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or unmanned aircraft system (UAS), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft with no human pilot, crew, or passengers onboard, but rather is controlled remotely or is autonomous. [1]

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, UAVs are classified into five categories, as shown in Table 1: Note: If the UAS has even one characteristic of the next level, it is classified in that level. The very small UAV class applies to UAVs with dimensions ranging from the size of a large insect to 30-50 cm long.

2023年7月14日 · During the UAV meeting in September 2009, the NATO Joint Capabilities Group established a classification system for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The UAS were divided into three categories: CLASS I, II, and III, with each class further divided into subcategories based on specific parameters.

2021年6月15日 · UAVs are divided by class category. During operations where more than one system is available, UAV systems can be task organized and class categories selected to achieve the required flexibility...

2019年9月4日 · Groups 4 and 5 are the largest of DoD UAS, weighing over 1,320 pounds, and operating at all speeds and altitudes. Group 4 aircraft operate at all altitudes, usually below 18,000 feet MSL. Group 5 aircraft typically operate well above 18,000 feet MSL. UAS in Groups 4 and 5 require airfields with specially approved surfaces to safely operate.

2022年3月14日 · Unmanned Aircraft Systems (also known as UA, UAS, UAV, & Drone) are categorized as Group 1 (mini and micro systems) through Group 5 strategic-level assets. Groups are based on speed,...

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) employs Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) across all echelons to support tactical, operational, and strategic operations. The types of UAS that are used in these operations are categorized into "Groups" according to their size and capability.