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OH/IN UAS CenterOH/IN UAS Center

• The OH/IN UAS Center is a joint venture between the states of Ohio and Indiana established in 2013 by Governors John Kasich and Mike Pence

• Overall mission of the UAS Center is to provide: Catalyst for UAS Commercialization Direct support to State & Federal Partners for UAS Research, Development, Test &

Evaluation (RDT&E) and Operations Direct support to Universities and Colleges for UAS Research and Development (R&D)

• Developing capabilities to support UAS RDT&E at a variety of test ranges

• These activities will enhance economic development and place Ohio in a leadership role as FAA prepares to integrate UAS in to the National Airspace System

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UAS 101• Ounces up to 15,000 lbs• Minutes to days flight endurance • Remotely piloted & autonomous flight• $15 up to $222M

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UASC Supported Flight Ops 

•OSU – Precision Ag Flight Operations •Ohio NG – Aerostat deployment in support of Vibrant Response at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Tanning Center •Cleveland Metropark – Environmental Assessment Flight Operations in Cleveland•WPAFB – Marathon support •Clark State CC – Precision Ag Student Training•University of Cincinnati – RDT&E at Wilmington Air Park and Fire Research in WV

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Precision AgriculturePrecision Agriculture

Early Capabilities•Crop Assessment•Blight detection•Track invasive insect species•Precision Insecticide control•Precision fertilization•Moisture detection•Harvest-ready detection •Yield Estimates•Insurance Evidence

Early Collaborations•ODA•AFRL•OSU•Multiple Industry Partners

COAs in process/operation – 6

• Sinclair CC• Southern CC• Clark State CC

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Secure Facility SurveillanceSecure Facility Surveillance

Early Capabilities•Surveillance of facility boundaries•Locate and identify contraband•Document facility intrusion/intruder •Integrated into Operations Center•Support pursuit and arrest•Increased deterrence•Increased operational situational awareness

Early Collaborations•ODRC•UDRI•WSRI•Trident

COAs/Waivers in Process - 7

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First Responder/Fire/PoliceFirst Responder/Fire/PoliceEarly Capabilities•Document Crime Scene/Disaster Area•Establish Event Situational Awareness•Document Accident •Monitor traffic flow/alternative routes•Restore Communications •Detect and locate CBRN hazards•Track active shooter•Locate & monitor Illegal drug production•Event Situational Awareness •Public address

Early Collaborators•Ohio Fire Chief•ODPS•Ohio EMA•UDRI•Muscatatuck

COAs/Waivers in Progress - 6

• U of Cincinnati• Montgomery

County• U. of Toledo• Sinclair CC• WSRI

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Resource Survey OpportunityResource Survey OpportunityEarly Capabilities•Inspect infrastructure•Survey construction projects•Monitor tree harvest/poaching•Monitor drilling sites compliance•Excavation monitoring •Project monitoring & assessment•Assess water quality & effluence•Track invasive species•Inspect amusement park rides•Property Survey and monitoringEarly Collaborations•ODOT •ODNR•ODA•Woolpert•Merrill COAs in Progress – 8

• Cleveland Metro Parks

• Survey & Mapping Inc.

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Opening Airspace Access

• 13 Active COAs• 30 COAs in work at FAA• Section 333 Exemption submitted to FAA – 7

platforms• 30 COAs in work supporting State of Ohio

Agencies, Universities, Municipalities and businesses

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Current Pathways to UAS FlightCurrent Pathways to UAS Flight

– Civil Aircraft - Civil or Public entities may apply for Section 333 Exemptions

• Allows commercial activities

• 556 Exemptions granted as of 12 Jun 15

• Certificates of Authorization (COA) required

– COAs are specific to platform and configuration and location(s)

– COAs provide authority for flights for up to 2 years

– Public Aircraft - Public entities may apply for COAs

• Must comply with Public purpose … First responder, natural resource management, aeronautical research

• Public entity may not profit, but businesses can provide needed services

• UAS is leased to and operated under authority of public entity

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Typical AuthorizationsTypical Authorizations•Specified aircraft under 55 lbs•Operated in accordance with operators guide •Flights must be conducted below 400’•Flights must follow Visual line of sight (VLOS) rules•Licensed pilot + current driver’s license•Visual Observer required•Restrictions: • No flights over areas designated as populated

on Sectional maps• No flights within 5 miles of airport• Flights offset from 2+ lane roads of 320’ • Flights offset from 2 lane or less of 160’

•Flights offset from non-participating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures of 500‘ •COA required for operations – blanket COA under 200’ allowed for Section 333 exemptions~ 1/3 of Ohio landmass available for

typical Section 333 Authorization

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Commercial Outlook • 333 Exemptions – 33 statewide

 • Aerial Data Collection - 1               • Aerial Photography/Film/Surveying – 22 exemptions• Bridge Inspection – 1• Construction Inspection - 1• Education and Training - 1 • Precision AG – 1• Precision Aerial Surveying - 2• Public Safety - 1

UASInitiative

OH/IN UAS CenterOH/IN UAS Center

• The OH/IN UAS Center is a joint venture between the states of Ohio and Indiana established in 2013 by Governors John Kasich and Mike Pence

• Overall mission of the UAS Center is to provide: Catalyst for UAS Commercialization Direct support to State & Federal Partners for UAS Research, Development, Test &

Evaluation (RDT&E) and Operations Direct support to Universities and Colleges for UAS Research and Development (R&D)

• Developing capabilities to support UAS RDT&E at a variety of test ranges

• These activities will enhance economic development and place Ohio in a leadership role as FAA prepares to integrate UAS in to the National Airspace System