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Ren, the wording “aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift” .. imo comes from a military definition. I don’t see where the FAA exercises it?

Military Definition? of an unmanned aerial vehicle:

“A powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. Ballistic or semiballistic vehicles, cruise missiles, and artillery projectiles are not considered unmanned aerial vehicles. Also called UAV.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005”
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/unmanned+aerial+vehicle


The FAA moves past the UAV term to UAS

Here’s what they focus on:

“The term unmanned aircraft system (UAS) emphasizes the importance of other elements beyond an aircraft itself. A typical UAS consists of the:
• unmanned aircraft (UA)
• control system, such as Ground Control Station (GCS)
• control link, a specialized datalink
• other related support equipment.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_Aircraft_System#UAS

Or:

What is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)?

A UAS is the unmanned aircraft (UA) and all of the associated support equipment, control station, data links, telemetry, communications and navigation equipment, etc., necessary to operate the unmanned aircraft.
http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/uas_faq/index.cfm?print=go

That’s how I see it anyway .. I really do like your view better