- AED - Automatic External Defibrillator
- ATC - Air Traffic Control
- ATM - Air Traffic Management
- BVLOS - Beyond Visual Light of Sight
- COA - Certificate of Authorization
- DOT - Department of Transportation
- DRONE - Another word for a UAS capable of autonomous flight
- FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
- GPS - Global Positioning System
- IPP - Integration Pilot Program
- NAS - National Airspace System
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NIAS - Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems
- REMSA - Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority
- STEM - curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines: science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- TCL - Technical Capability Level
- TFR - Temporary Flight Restriction
- TRB - Transportation Research Board
- UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
- UPP - Unmanned Traffic Management Pilot Program
- UTM - Unmanned Traffic Management
- VO - Visual Observer
- WCSD - Washoe County School District
