SUAS Breakdown: Difference between revisions

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* '''Unmanned aircraft system''': The term "unmanned aircraft system" means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system. <ref>[https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title49-section44801&num=0&edition=prelim 49 U.S.C. § 44801(9)]</ref>

* '''Small unmanned aircraft''': The term "small unmanned aircraft" means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds, including the weight of anything attached to or carried by the aircraft. <ref>[https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title49-section44801&num=0&edition=prelim 49 U.S.C. § 44801(9)]</ref>

* '''~~ESAF/~~ESAD''': Electronic Safe and Arm Device ~~(ESAD) is the prevalent term for inline~~ electronic ~~fuzing systems~~.

* '''ESAD''': Electronic Safe and Arm Device - a critical safety component used in an ordnance system, not specific to UAS. Provides electronic control of arming and firing functions with multiple safety interlocks.

* '''ESAF''': Electronic Safe Arming and Fire - legacy term more commonly used in UK contexts than ESAD. Both ~~refer to electronic systems that provide safe~~ arming and ~~firing control for explosive payloads~~.

* '''ESAF''': Electronic Safe Arming and Fire - legacy term more commonly used in UK contexts than ESAD. Both ESAD and ESAF are fundamental safety features in an ordnance system, ensuring proper arming sequences and preventing accidental detonation.

* '''ELRS''': Extended Low Rate of Spreading

* '''ESCs''': Electronic Speed Controllers

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 * '''Unmanned aircraft system''': The term "unmanned aircraft system" means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system. <ref>[https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title49-section44801&num=0&edition=prelim 49 U.S.C. § 44801(9)]</ref>
 * '''Small unmanned aircraft''': The term "small unmanned aircraft" means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds, including the weight of anything attached to or carried by the aircraft. <ref>[https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title49-section44801&num=0&edition=prelim 49 U.S.C. § 44801(9)]</ref>
-* '''ESAF/ESAD''': Electronic Safe and Arm Device (ESAD) is the prevalent term for inline electronic fuzing systems.
+* '''ESAD''': Electronic Safe and Arm Device - a critical safety component used in an ordnance system, not specific to UAS. Provides electronic control of arming and firing functions with multiple safety interlocks.
-* '''ESAF''': Electronic Safe Arming and Fire - legacy term more commonly used in UK contexts than ESAD. Both refer to electronic systems that provide safe arming and firing control for explosive payloads.
+* '''ESAF''': Electronic Safe Arming and Fire - legacy term more commonly used in UK contexts than ESAD. Both ESAD and ESAF are fundamental safety features in an ordnance system, ensuring proper arming sequences and preventing accidental detonation.
 * '''ELRS''': Extended Low Rate of Spreading
 * '''ESCs''': Electronic Speed Controllers