Systems (UAS) Unmanned Aircraft. Presented to: GWBAA Safety Stand Down Day. Presented by: John Meehan. Date: 17 May AUS-430 Safety & Operations

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1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Presented to: GWBAA Safety Stand Down Day Presented by: John Meehan AUS-430 Safety & Operations UAS Integration Office Date:

2 What is a UAS? Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Drones Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) Radio-controlled model aircraft A UAS is a system: Unmanned Aircraft Ground Control Station Command & Control Link(s) Satellite Ground Control Station Unmanned Aircraft 2

3 What is the FAA s Authority? U.S. airspace is public space 49 U.S.C (a)(1) UAS are aircraft subject to regulation 49 U.S.C (a)(6); 14 CFR 1.1; PL , 336 An aircraft is any device used, or intended to be used, for flight UAS flown outdoors must comply with FAA regulations 3

4 Types of UAS Operations Aircraft Requirements* Pilot Requirements Airspace Requirements Types of Operation Section 336 Model Aircraft UAS < 55 lbs.* Community-based organization (CBO) standards Notification requirement within 5 miles of an airport Hobby or recreational, VLOS, Section 366 operating rules, CBO standards Part 107 UAS < 55 lbs. Part 107 remote pilot certificate with small UAS rating Do not interfere with manned aviation in Class G Airspace. Written Airspace authorization for Class B, C, D, E airspace; DroneZone or LAANC. VLOS, daytime, Class G, 400 ft., not over people OR waiver provisions. 14 CFR Part 107 Section 333 UAS > 55 lbs. or as specified in exemption Part 61 airman certificate COA for specific airspace; Part 91 UAS > 55 lbs. Part 91 Experimental Aircraft Experimental Special Airworthiness Certificate Part 61 airman certificate COA for specific airspace; Part 91 Research and development, crew training, and market survey. Part 91 Type Certificated Aircraft Restricted type or special class certification Part 61 airman certificate Part 91 Specified in operating authorization. Part 91 Public Aircraft Self-certification by public agency Self-certification by public agency Blanket COA or Standard COA for specific airspace Limited to certain governmental Aircraft and ops. See Public Aircraft Operations (AC A) *The exception to this weight limit is stated in P.L , Section 336 (a)(3) 4

5 Online UAS Registration Applies to all small UAS over 0.55 and weighing less than 55 lbs. flown outside Owner must provide name, address, Non-modelers (includes Part 107 and Public Aircraft) must provide make, model, and serial number (if available) of each suas Register through FAA DroneZone 1,000,000+ UAS registrations 5

6 FAA DroneZone One-stop-shop for small UAS needs Registration Airspace Authorizations & Waivers Operational Waivers Accident Reporting 6

7 Part 107 Operating Rules One UAS per operator No operations over people Must yield right-of-way to manned aircraft Daylight or civil twilight only Visual lineof-sight only Registration required for all UAS Remote pilot certificate required Operations in controlled airspace require authorization 7

8 Part 107 Waivers A number of provisions of Part 107 can be waived, including: Night operations Operations over people Visual line-of-sight Weather/visibility requirements Swarm Waivers are submitted in the DroneZone and must carefully, clearly, and concretely demonstrate how the proposed operation can be conducted safely Reading and responding to all the questions in the Waiver Safety Explanation Guidelines is an essential component to a successful waiver application 8

9 Part 107 Airspace Requirements Operations in Class G and Class E non-surface do not require ATC authorization Operations in Class B, C, D & Class E surface areas require ATC authorization Online portal available in the FAA DroneZone 9

10 UAS Facility Maps Depict maximum altitudes that FAA may grant controlled airspace access for Part 107 operations without additional safety analysis Maps do not authorize operations Job aid for airspace authorization requests Assists the FAA in streamlining authorization process All maps are available on FAA website 10

11 Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) Goals Enable efficient notification and authorization services to small UAS operators Provide the data exchange framework for UAS traffic management (UTM) 11

12 LAANC Rollout Schedule 2. Western North May 24, Central North September 13, Eastern North August 16, Western South June 21, South Central April 30, Eastern South July 19,

13 UAS Integration Pilot Program Develop and test innovative UAS concepts Evaluate involvement of state, local, tribal governments Inform future guidelines and regulations 13

14 UAS IPP Participants North Dakota Department of Transportation Bismarck, ND City of Reno Reno, NV Kansas Department of Transportation Topeka, KS Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority Herndon, VA Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Memphis, TN City of San Diego San Diego, CA Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Durant, OK North Carolina Department of Transportation Raleigh, NC University of Alaska-Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Lee County Mosquito Control District Ft. Myers, FL 14

15 UAS Test Sites Provide an avenue for the UAS industry to conduct more advanced UAS research and concept validation 7 UAS Test Sites with nationwide COAs: University of Alaska Fairbanks State of Nevada New York Griffiss International Airport North Dakota Department of Commerce Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) New Mexico State University 15

16 UAS Center of Excellence 16

17 UAS Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) No requirement for Part 107 or modelers to issue a NOTAM. UAS operations conducted under Part 91 (including Public Aircraft, Section 333, SAW and TC) are required to file a NOTAM, but may be waived for officer safety for Public Aircraft. and show voluntary UAS NOTAMs. Always assume UAS operating below 400 AGL 17

18 Reporting Unsafe UAS Activity While flying or at the airport: Report the sighting to Air Traffic Control Note the location, altitude, and characteristics of the aircraft Anywhere else: Call local law enforcement The FAA has published guidance for law enforcement to help them respond to unsafe UAS activity Be as detailed & specific as possible Location, altitude, direction, pictures, videos, etc. 18

19 UAS Outreach and Education 19

20 Questions? 20