Spectrum policy challenges of UAV/drones [Spectrum Policy and Regulatory Issues]

There is growing interest around the world in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), often called "drones," for both military and civil use. In International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) jargon they are called remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), while in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) they are called unmanned aeronautical systems (UAS). The civil use includes both commercial use as well as noncommercial use (e.g., a new platform for photography). Indeed, a major U.S. newspaper reported recently, The next time you go to a wedding, be sure your hair is done, your lipstick is on, and your underwear isn't sticking out of your pants. You never know if a drone is lurking in the sky about to zoom in and take your picture [1].