Unmanned Aircraft Systems Current State, Task Force, and Upcoming Regulations Presented to: APWA Minnesota Chapter By: Kevin Morris, Date: November, 19, 2015
What is a UAS? are aircraft.* *NTSB Order No. EA-5730; FAA v. Pirker
FAA Recognized Operations
FAA Recognized Operations Model / Hobbyist: Aircraft operated in accordance with Modeling Standards (Academy of Model Aeronautics) Authorized through Public Law 112-95, Section 336
FAA Recognized Operations Model / Hobbyist: Public Law 112-95; Section 336 Hobby or recreational use only Follows AMA Safety Code Weighs less than 55lbs Not operated closer than 5 miles to airport unless permission is obtained
FAA Recognized Operations Public Aircraft used by governmental agencies DOD, DOJ, DHS, NASA, NOAA State and Local Agencies Qualifying Universities Authorized through Certificate of Authorization (COA)
FAA Recognized Operations Public Public aircraft operation is determined on a flight-byflight basis, under the terms of Title 49 U.S.C 40125 Considerations are: Aircraft ownership and operator Purpose of the flight
Public Operations Flowchart
FAA Recognized Operations Public Requires a Declaration Letter from city, county, or state s attorney s office Operator may not self-certify themselves as public
FAA Recognized Operations Civil: Aircraft other than Public Aircraft Authorized through 14 CFR 107* and exemptions *14 CFR 107 not yet published
Civil Operation Authorizations
Section 333
Application and Registration Each UAS must be registered with the FAA Complete Form 8050-1 (Aircraft Registration) Complete Form 8050-2 (Evidence of Ownership) Petition for Exemption 333 online www.faa.gov/uas Apply for individual COA (if desired) www.ioeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa
Exemption Conditions and Limitations Typical requirements of a Civil Exemption: Specific to the type of UAS requested Not a blanket approval Altitude no more than 400ft AGL Operated within VLOS Preflight required prior to every flight
Exemption Conditions and Limitations Typical requirements of a Civil Exemption: Operation Manual Maintenance log entries Lost link procedures May not be operated from a moving vehicle
Exemption Conditions and Limitations Typical requirements of a Civil Exemption: VMC, day conditions Airspace restrictions No operation over congested/densely populated area 500ft distance from people, property, vehicle NOTAM (D) filed no more than 72 hours, but no less than 48 hours prior to operation
Exemption Conditions and Limitations
Exemption Conditions and Limitations Typical requirements of a Civil Exemption: PIC must have a Pilot Certificate PIC must have appropriate medical certificate PIC must have current Flight Review (FAR 61.56)
Exemption Conditions and Limitations Streamlined Certificate of Authorization Granted to Exemption 333 holders Flights below 200ft AGL, anywhere in the country Considering up to 400ft Not for Restricted Airspace or over major cities Maintain 2-5NM distance from qualifying airports Removes the requirement to notify ATC
Current UAS Statistics
Current UAS Statistics Petitions Outstanding: 2,084 Exemptions Granted: 3,022 Petitions Denied: 656 Weekly Average: 90 As of November 2, 2015
Current UAS Statistics Average wait time: 120 days State of Minnesota Public Operators (COAs): 6 Civil Operators (Exemption 333): 46
UAS Registration Task Force
UAS Registration Task Force Mission: Clarify the applicability of the statutory requirements regarding aircraft registration to UAS, including those operating as model aircraft Streamline the registration process for UAS to ease the burden associated with the existing aircraft registration process Deadline is November 20, 2015
UAS Registration Task Force Topics: Methods available for identifying individual products UAS serial numbers? What point should registration occur Point of sale? Transfer of ownership concerns? Should certain UAS be excluded Web-based/electronic registration Type of information collected? Fees? How to ensure accountability
UAS Registration Task Force Industry Task Force Members 3D Robotics AMA Aerospace Industries Association ALPA AOPA Amazon, Inc. AAAE AUVSI Best Buy Consumer Electronics Assoc. DJI GAMA GoogleX GoPro HAI Intl. Assoc. Chiefs of Police Mgmt. Assoc. for Private Photo. Surv. Measure NASAO NBAA Parrot Precision Hawk Small UAC Coalition Walmart
UAS Registration Task Force Government Task Force Members Department of Transportation Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Department of the Interior Office of Management and Budget National Aeronautics and Space Department of State
UAS Registration Task Force FAA-2015-4378-0022 COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED NOVEMBER 6
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 14 CFR 107
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FAA-2015-0150-0017
14 CFR 107 Operational Limitations: Must weigh less than 55lbs VLOS only Not over uninvolved persons Daylight only Maximum airspeed of 100mph Maximum altitude of 500ft AGL
14 CFR 107 Operational Limitations: Minimum visibility of 3 miles Class A operations prohibited Class B, C, D, and E Require ATC notification/approval Class G No ATC notification
14 CFR 107 Operational Limitations: No careless/reckless operations Must yield right-of-way Preflight required
14 CFR 107 Operator Certification: Pilots considered operators At least 17 years old Initial knowledge test TSA clearance suas pilot certificate 24 month recurrent test
14 CFR 107 Aircraft Requirements: Airworthiness Certification not required Aircraft Registration is required
Local Laws and Regulations State of Minnesota (MnDOT Aeronautics) Must register UAS (considered an aircraft) Must have Commercial Operator s License
Question and Answer Session FAA UAS Website www.faa.gov/uas Proposed UAS Rulemaking www.regulations.gov FAA-2015-0150-0017 COA Application www.ioeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa Public Law 112-95, Subtitle B Local Contacts David Nelson 612-253-4502 Allan Thilmany 612-253-4476