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What are the two distinctive types of unmanned aircraft systems? : Autonomous and remote control Why is the term "unmanned aircraft system" used versus terms like UAV or drone? : To represent all of the components of a UAS not just the air vehicle What was the primary mission of the Lightning Bug in Vietnam? : Reconnaissance In what year did Congress mandate UAS integration into the national airspace? : 2012 What technology was added to the TDR-1 that made it different from all previous UAS? : Television guidance What modern-day sUAS powerhouse did Dr. Paul MacCready start? : AeroVironment 2 | P a g e What are the FAA's three categories of UAS? : Micro, Small, UAS What did Elmer Sperry contribute to the history or UAS? : Automatic stabilization What was the first full-scale remotely piloted aircraft? : Sopwith Aerial Target What are the three technology issues facing UAS' full integration into the airspace? : Reliability, development of Detect and Avoid technology, control link security UAS like the Lightning Bug initially used INS guidance. What technology increased the accuracy and capability of UAS? : Global Positioning System What is the upper GTOW limit of a small UAS? : Less than 55 pounds