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unmanned air systems

knowledge

engineering, manufacturing and construction

engineering and engineering trades

electronics and automation

unmanned air systems

Concept overview

Description

The systems used to remotely control unmanned aerial vehicles by onboard computers or by a pilot on the ground or in the air.

Alternative Labels

drone

hand-held control of unmanned air systems

remotely piloted aerial vehicle

remotely piloted aircraft system

UAS

unmanned-aircraft vehicle system

unmanned aircraft system

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)