You probably have heard of (or observed) the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) throughout the country; whether it be for fun, a hobby, for capturing great aerial pictures, or commercial use.  In most cases, the media and general public refer to these aircraft as drones. Unfortunately, drones usually receive a negative connotation, primarily due to individuals who use them improperly, illegally, or even as a means to conduct terrorism. The proper term for these systems is small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), so we will refer to these aircraft as such in this article.  See more here.