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UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA)

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

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.

In the 7110.65

Used in 3 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-1-22Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Activity Information.
  2. 2-6-2PIREP Solicitation and Dissemination
  3. 5-2-6Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Lost Link