UAS/Drone Seminar Mike Hainsey, A.A.E. Executive Director
Today s Flightplan MSU/ASSURE Columbus AFB GTR FAA Global Connections. Local Convenience.
UAS Seminar: Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR) Madison Dixon - Graduate Research Assistant Mississippi State University 1/23/2018 Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
Madison Dixon Current: Graduate Research Assistant, MSU Raspet Flight Research Lab. Graduate Student, MSU Department of Geosciences. UAS / GIS Coordinator, EMC Surveying & Mapping. UAS Consultant and Aerial Photographer, Dixon-Drone. Former: GIS Analyst, Landpoint Surveying. Mapping Technician, Delta State University. Alumni, Delta State University. Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
I. Quick Review a) UAS Rules & Regulations b) Latest UAS Developments Outline II. MSU UAS a) Overview b) DHS UAS Test Site c) Capabilities Development d) Summary & Moving Forward III. Q & A - Discussion Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
UAS Rules & Regulations Commercial Operations o CFR 14 Part 107 o Some regulations subject to waiver (ex. 107.26 Daylight Operations) Civil / Public-Use Operations o FAA Certificate of Authorization (COA) Hobby / Recreational Operations o Section 336 Special Rule for Model Aircraft. o Educational use included. o AMA Guidelines are a great resource. Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
Latest UAS Developments UAS Registration! Cyber-Security and Counter UAS FAA Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability (LAANC). *Limited Airports at this time. DoT/FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program. * 5 participants to be selected nationwide. * Potential for BVLOS operations. Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
MSU UAS Overview Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Common UAS Demonstration Range Facility 4/19/2017 Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
Locations -Mississippi State University -Camp Shelby USNG -Stennis Space Center - NASA -Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) - USAF -Singing River Island (SRI) - JCPA Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
Capabilities Development Griffon Outlaw G2E (2) Bully-1, N361MS Bully-2, N362MS Mobile Ground Control Station (GCS) suas (<55 lbs.) Fleet Development. COA Catalog Expansion. *Boeing MBD Composite Center. Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
Summary & Moving Forward 2017 = 1 st full year of Part 107 regulations/operations. Industry landscape changing rapidly. New capabilities (UTM technologies, sensor improvements, etc.) and new concerns (cyber-security) are frequent. MSU UAS capabilities continually expanding. 2017 further established MSU s role as a national leader in UAS research, development, testing, and evaluation. MSU flight operations already ongoing in 2018. Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
Thank You! Questions? Contact Info: Madison Dixon mdixon@raspet.msstate.edu Office: (662) 325-3274 Cell: (662) 545-9303 Raspet Flight Research Laboratory
14th Flying Training Wing Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Capt Jason Greer 14 FTW Flight Safety Officer BLAZE
14th Flying Training Wing Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Maj Alan Scotty Gonçalves 14 FTW Chief of Flight Safety BLAZE
Overview Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Columbus AFB Airspace Columbus AFB Aircraft Drone Incidents Questions? Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight BLAZE
Columbus Air Force Base Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight BLAZE
Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Back to Basics BLAZE
Sectional Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight BLAZE
MACA Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Back to Basics BLAZE
MACA Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight T-38 Pattern (1500 AGL) T-6 Pattern (1000 AGL) Back to Basics BLAZE
MACA Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Beechcraft T-6A Texan II Max Speed 316 kts Cruise/Pattern airspeed 200 kts Final airspeed 110 kts Northrop T-38 Talon Max Speed 814 kts/ 1.23 Mach Cruise/Pattern airspeed 300 kts Final airspeed 160 kts Back to Basics Beechcraft T-1A Jayhawk Max Speed 330 kts Cruise airspeed 250 kts; Pattern airspeed 180 kts Final airspeed 120 kts BLAZE
Columbus AFB 5 Mile Ring Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight BLAZE
Northern Landmark Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Intersection of Kerr McGee Rd and Old Hwy 45 or Tronox Inc ~5.1 mi north of AFB BLAZE
Southern Landmark Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight East End Baptist Church between Hwy 373 and Hwy 50 ~5.0 mi south of AFB BLAZE
Eastern Landmark Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight New Salem Baptist Church off Wolfe Rd ~5.6 miles east of AFB BLAZE
Western Landmark Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Town Creek Missionary Baptist Church ~5.5 mi west of AFB BLAZE
2017 Incidents Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight suas near T-6 pattern point, Texas, April 2017 Above 400 AGL suas near HH-60G, Okinawa, May 2017 Below 400 AGL suas vs. T-6, Texas, July 2017 Above 400 AGL These are only what was reported to Air Force Safety It s only a matter of time in the Golden Triangle region BLAZE
How you can help Abide by FAA guidelines Educate your friends Report them if you see them Low Levels (MTRs) Sectionals Multiple sources online Call (662) 434-SAFE Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight BLAZE
Questions? Produce Pilots, Advance Airmen, Feed the Fight Columbus AFB Flight Safety (662) 434-2526/2525/2842 BLAZE
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UAS Program Update Mike Hainsey, A.A.E. Executive Director
Topics for discussion The hobbyist The new Part 107 LAANC Privacy Global Connections. Local Convenience.
The Hobbyist Hobby or recreation only Community-based safety guidelines Specific set of rules Flights w/i 5 miles of airport Global Connections. Local Convenience.
The New Part 107 Drone Operator Certificate Drone registration Class G only w/o approval VLOS; DVFR Opens up possibilities! Global Connections. Local Convenience.
Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Part 107 in controlled airspace File with FAA or service providers Near instantaneous response Testing at 50 airports Should go live this year Capability (LAANC) Global Connections. Local Convenience.
Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) Global Connections. Local Convenience.
UAS Outreach and Education
Privacy Global Connections. Local Convenience.
Privacy No you cannot shoot it down New capability/old problem Covered by privacy laws It s a law enforcement issue Global Connections. Local Convenience.
Summary Exciting time in aviation We don t know what we don t know New rules=more flexibility It s all about safety Global Connections. Local Convenience.