Comment:  This is an excellent read regarding Drones.

Countering Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems

https://csis-website-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2023-11/231114_Shaikh_Countering_sUAS.pdf?

AUTHORS

Shaan Shaikh
Tom Karako

Michelle McLoughlin

A Report of the CSIS Missile Defense Project

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From the FAA

Chapter 11. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

• • Section 1. General
• • Section 2. Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
• • Section 3. Large UAS (MGOW 55 Pounds or More)
• • Section 4. Airspace Access for UAS
• • Section 5. UAS Pilot Testing, Certification and Responsibilities
• • Section 6. Advanced Air Mobility
• • Section 7. UAS Operations on Airports
• • Section 8. Other Information and Best Practices

DoD UAS Categories:  UAS Categorization Chart

Aeronautical Informational Manual (AIM)

Effective: September 5, 2024

Change: 3

FAA National Headquarters (FOB−10B), Mission Support Services Policy (AJV-P)

United States Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration