UAS Program Todd Graetz Director, Technology Services UAS Program / Advanced Train Operations 1
The elements of the program Business requirements Line of Sight (LOS) Implementation Applications Data/product delivery Beyond Line of Sight (BVLOS) / Long Range The FAA research partnership Applications Implementation Data/product delivery 2/24/2018 2
Concept of Operations 2/24/2018 Proprietary Information Patent Pending 3
2013-2017 BNSF UAS Program Timeline Initial FAA Flight Authority Granted Expanded Proof of Concept Flying Pilot Program Launched Proof of Concept Flights FAA Research Agreement Signed FAA / BNSF Long Range Flight Partnership Historic long range flights on Clovis Sub. FAA Grants Regulatory (BVLOS) Exemptions Daily Regulatory (BVLOS) Exemption Flights NextGen Aircraft TypeCert. Expanded Flight Areas NOV 2013 2014 / 2015 MAR MAY 2015 2015 2015 2015 OCT 2015 2016 APRIL 2016 2016 NOV 2016 2017 Q4 2017 Initial team created Requirements Analysis Regulatory Studies Aircraft and Sensor Tests Initial Flight Authority Requested Engineering SMEs Assigned Bridge Inspection POC Launched Analytics Development Service Interruption Team Created Long Range Aircraft Design and Development Started Resource Protection Team Launched 27 bridges/90 day cycle program launched On-Demand/Research and Development Flights Part 107 Waivers Granted (Night flights) 4/4/2016 4
Line of Sight Flights (Part 107 Rules) Departments Resource Protection Claims Roadway/Transportation R&D Environmental + HAZMAT Engineering 50 Additional Planned by End of 2018 2/24/2018 5
Structure Inspection Automation Engineering sponsored Automated repeatable flights Analytics software refinement Advanced change detection Exception flagging 2/24/2018 6
Diamond Surveying Can Replace Traditional Surveying 2/24/2018 7
LiDAR Supplement for Classification Yards 2/24/2018 8
Trackside Vegetation 2/24/2018 9
Volumetric Analysis Taconite Facility 2/24/2018 10
It is all about the data. BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 2/24/2018 11
Flight Information Manager (FIM) What is FIM? Standardized resource for collecting and distributing all data Collection of tools necessary for pilots to perform data responsibilities Replaces various cloud drive programs for data movement Beginning point for future cloud storage/processing strategy BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending
Flight Information Manager Version 2.1.3 Suite Tool dashboard Console Main application 1-stop process for all tasks Delivery Handover data in the field Geolocator Wrapper KML generator Logs Attach various logs to collection Upload Upload existing collections BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending
LONG RANGE (BVLOS) OPERATIONS 2/24/2018 14
The FAA/BNSF Partnership A focus on community and employee safety Supplemental safety inspections of track and structures Reduced track occupancy Opportunity to diminish derailment risk Foundational for multi-modal transportation inspections Safe integration of UAS into The NAS Full BNSF and FAA executive commitment BNSF and The FAA are focused on risk elimination BNSF flights utilize known, well-managed flight corridors Existing infrastructure supports aircraft control, ATC communications, SUA de-confliction and sense/avoid capabilities 2/24/2018 15
2018 Subdivision Expansion Clovis Sub Gallup Sub Milk River Sub VLOS Systems Trucks and support equipment in place When not flying BVLOS, flying other projects 2/24/2018 16
Concrete Tie Evaluation PDF and HTML Reports For SME Verification and for Output to Internal Customers 2017_03_14 19_53_02/4/00405.jpg Report corresponds to grouping of ties: BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 2/24/2018 17
Switch Position Defection and Reporting Detection and Evaluation Methods Implemented Turnout ID, Track Association, Normal or Reverse Throw BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 2/24/2018 18
Special Weather Evaluations Cold Weather Broken Rail Identification Obstructions Hot Weather Thermal Misalignments Mud Spots Tight Rail 2/24/2018 BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 19
Supplemental Frog Inspections 2/24/2018 BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 20
BNSF s Long Range Aircraft (HQ60-B) Performance Characteristics Endurance Max Range Max Operating Altitudes Max Climb/Descent Rate Emergency Descent Rate Max speed Max Turn Rate Max Bank Angle Cruise Speed Max Min Limitations Headwind Crosswind Gust Turbulence Visibility OAT Max/Min Launch Type/Procedure Recovery Type/ Procedure 15 hours 750 NM 14,000 ft MSL 500 fpm 1000 fpm 80 kts 20 deg/sec 20 deg 54 kts 38 kts 30 kts 25 kts 12 kts Mild to Moderate VMC conditions 110 deg F/-2 deg F Vertical Vertical Aircraft Measurements Wingspan Length Fuselage Length Body Diameter Weight Empty Max Takeoff Gross 150 inches 96 inches 47.35 inches 10 inches 53 lbs 100 lbs BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 2/24/2018 21
BNSF HQ-60 Flight Examples 2/24/2018 22
Current FAA Radar and ADSB Coverage 2/24/2018 23
Combined FAA + BNSF ADSB Augment 2/24/2018 24
BNSF s Clovis Subdivision Cockpit 2/24/2018 BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 25
BNSF s Clovis Subdivision Cockpit (2) 2/24/2018 BNSF Proprietary Patent Pending 26
BNSF s Clovis Subdivision Cockpit (3) 2/24/2018 27
BNSF / FAA 2018 BVLOS Expansion Advanced Safety / Airspace Research BVLOS Flights Over Critical Infrastructure Performance Based Navigation within the Flight Route Airspace Risk Assessments Provide Data Analytics to Benefit Rule Making Determine Mechanism in which to Certify the System Flights in Controlled Airspace DAA Standards, Performance Requirements, Approval Process Define Repeatable Process and Requirements for Approvals Research / Airspace Expansion COAs Pending 5 of 8 Delivered Rural Areas (MT, NM, TX, OR) Focused on NAS Integration and Rail Safety Technology 2/24/2018 28
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