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Federal AviationAdministration
Presented to: MAPPS 2015 Summer Conference
Presented by: Randy Willis, FAA, Manager,
Emerging Technologies Team
Date: July 14, 2015
Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS)
Update
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 2
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
FAA Vision for UAS Integration
Safe, Efficient, and Timely integration of UAS into the national airspace
Because safety is the FAA’s primary
missionSAFE
EFFICIENT
TIMELYFAA is dedicated to supporting this exciting
new technology
FAA is committed to reduce delays and
increase system reliability
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 3
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Where are UAS Operating?
• UAS have been approved to operate in all classes of
airspace
• Flight over populated areas approved on a case-by-
case basis
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 4
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Who is Operating UAS in the
National Airspace System (NAS)?
Public (Governmental) Use Aircraft – via Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)
• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Defense
• Department of Energy
• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Interior
• Department of Justice
• NASA
• State Universities
• Federal/State/Local Law Enforcement
Civil Aircraft – via Special Airworthiness Certificates in the Experimental Category and Special Flight Permits
• Insitu
• Aerovironment
• Raytheon
• AAI Corporation
• General Atomics
• Boeing
• Others
Civil Aircraft – via Section 333 Exemption and COA for Limited, Low-Risk Commercial Operations
• Television/Movie Filming
• Precision and Aerial Survey
• Flare Stack Inspection
• Construction Monitoring
• Agriculture
• Real Estate
• Utility Inspection
• Infrastructure Inspection
• Roof Inspection
• Surface Mining
• Others
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 5
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
COA Applications Submitted
COA Applications Submitted
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 6
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
COA Applications Submitted by Proponent CY15
COA Application Submission
Breakdown
Data as of 5/31/2015
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 7
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
COA Applications Approved
COA Applications Approved
Data as of 5/31/2015
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 8
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
UAS Test Sites• University of Alaska
• Operational May 5, 2014
• State of Nevada• Operational June 9, 2014
• New York Griffiss International
Airport• Operational August 7, 2014
• North Dakota Department of
Commerce• Operational April 21, 2014
• Texas A&M University –
Corpus Christi• Operational June 20, 2014
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University (Virginia
Tech)• Operational August 13, 2014
http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/test_sites/
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 9
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Arctic Small UAS Operations
Per the FMRA, these operations must be
• Permanent
• 24/7
• For research and commercial purposes
• Beyond line-of-sight
• Overwater
• To at least 2,000 feet in altitude
• Ingress and egress from coastal launch sites
http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/arctic/
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 10
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Potential Areas for Section 333
FILMING | POWER LINE INSPECTION | PRECISION AGRICULTURE | FLARE STACK INSPECTION
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 11
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Petitions for Section 333 Exemption
• Required by Section 333 of the FMRA
• Bridge for commercial UAS operations
before finalization of small UAS rule
• More than 1,600 petitions received to date;
more than 500 exemptions granted*
• FAA responded by improving process:– Streamlined Blanket COA (March 23)
• Under 200’, within visual line of sight, during daylight hours,
certain distances away from airports and heliports
– Streamlined evaluation process (March 30)
http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/
*as of June 5
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 12
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Section 333 Operators – Partial List
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 13
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Focus Area Pathfinders
• Program announced May 6 at AUVSI
Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference
• Three Focus Area Partners:
– CNN
• UAS in visual line of sight, urban
– Precision Hawk
• UAS in extended visual line of sight, rural
– BNSF Railways
• UAS beyond visual line of sight, rural
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 14
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Focus Area Pathfinder Overview
• Purpose: Identify the safety mitigations that can
lead to expanded access for UAS and inform
future rulemaking
• Approach: Work with industry partners to gain
operational approval for key UAS operations and
establish a repeatable process
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Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 15
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Proposed Small UAS Rule
• Currently in DRAFT
– Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) Published to Federal
Register on February 23, 2015
– Public comment period
concluded on April 24, 2015
• Produced approximately 4,500
public comments
• Small commercial UAS
projected to be largest
growth sector
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 16
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Proposed Small UAS Rule:
Major Provisions
• Must see and avoid manned aircraft– UAS must be first to maneuver away if collision risk arises
• Must discontinue flight in event of presenting a hazard to other aircraft, people or property
• Must assess risks presented by: – Weather conditions
– Airspace restrictions
– Location of people
• May not fly over people, except those directly involved with the operation
• Flights limited to:– 500 feet altitude
– 100 mph
• Must avoid airport flight paths and restricted airspace areas
• Must obey any FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 17
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
New World for Recreational Aircraft
• Model aircraft have been around for decades, but there are new entrants into the recreational community– These types of aircraft may be
purchased at a hobby shop or online for a few hundred dollars
– Many of these new recreational operators do not have aviation experience, and may not know FAA model aircraft guidelines (AC 91-57):
• Stay below 400 ft.
• Avoid manned aircraft
• Operate during daylight hours
• Remain within visual line of sight
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 18
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Know Before You Fly Campaign
• Announced December 22, 2014– Provides prospective UAS users with information and guidance to
fly safely and responsibly
– Founding members: AUVSI, Academy of Model Aeronautics
(AMA) and the Small UAV Coalition
• FAA reached voluntary agreement with UAS
manufacturers to include guidance materials
in packaging− DJI, Parrot and Yuneec Electrical Aviation
www.knowbeforeyoufly.org
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 19
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
B4UFLY Mobile App
• Announced at AUVSI Unmanned Systems 2015 on May 6
• Designed to provide model aircraft situational awareness of any restrictions or requirements prior to flight
• Limited beta test planned for
this summer– Up to 1,000 users
– Will last several months, then
available to general public
– Initially iOS; Android version to follow
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 20
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
No Drone Zone Campaign
• Education about federal
rules prohibiting
aircraft from operating
in the Flight Restricted
Zone around
Washington, DC
• Digital toolkit of
outreach materials
available to partners
• Cross-agency outreach
effort
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 21
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Other Outreach
• FAA published infographic to
accompany Interpretive Rule
for Model Aircraft
• Online at:
http://www.faa.gov/uas/public
ations/model_aircraft_operato
rs/
• FAA has also produced two
informational videos
− Online on the FAA’s YouTube
channel
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 22
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Law Enforcement Guidance
• Role of state and local law enforcement
– Best position to respond quickly to public safety
issues
– Front line in detecting/reporting UAS violations
– Generally in the best position to capture evidence
and identify witnesses
– Public interest best served by coordination and
cooperation between FAA and state/local law
enforcement
http://www.faa.gov/uas/law_enforcement/
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 23
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Common Strategy for Law Enforcement
• For law enforcement entities who wish to use UAS in their jurisdiction
• Required by Section 334 of the FMRA
• Benefits to law enforcement using small UAS:– Tactical response
– Rapid access
– Reduced cost
• Require rapid access and reduced costs in order to be effective
• Common Strategy includes:– Two-step approval
– “The Defined Incident Perimeter”
– Safety risk analysis plan (SRAP)
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 24
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
UAS Center of Excellence
• Award announced May 8: Alliance for System Safety through Research Excellence (ASSURE) – Team led by Mississippi State University
• Focus: research, education and training in areas critical to safe and successful integration of UAS into the NAS
• Expected to begin research by September 2015 and be fully operational by January 2016
• $5 million appropriated by Congress (5 years); will be matched one-by-one by team
• Expected to perform any required flight testing at one or more of the six Congressionally-mandated Test Sites
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 25
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
Questions?
www.FAA.gov/UAS
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 27
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
UAS Terms and Definitions
• Unmanned Aircraft System– Unmanned aircraft, control station
and the command and control link used to connect the two
• Unmanned Aircraft– Aircraft that do not have the
possibility of the pilot controlling the aircraft from on or in the aircraft
• Control Station – Where the pilot flies the aircraft
• Command and Control Link– Spectrum and associated
equipment used to fly the aircraft from the control station
Communication
Federal AviationAdministration
UAS Update 28
www.faa.gov/uasJuly 14, 2015
UAS Terms and Definitions (continued)
• Lost Link
– Loss of command and control link between control station and aircraft
• Once link is lost, the aircraft will no longer be able to follow ATC instructions
• Line of Sight Command and Control Link– Requires the pilot to be in close proximity of the aircraft
• Beyond Line of Sight Command and Control Link– Satellite data link communications used to fly the aircraft anywhere in the
world from the control station
• Public Aircraft– Definition in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 1,does
not allow for commercial operations
– Owned by Government or at least on a 90-day lease
– Mission must be inherently governmental and in the best interest of the
American people
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