### Question
How does AVIATION PROGRAMS define unmanned aircraft?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 44801*, **unmanned aircraft** is defined as:

> an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44801*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 448-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS**

