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Unmanned Aircraft System Integration into Unmanned Aircraft System Integration into y gy gthe United States National Airspace System: the United States National Airspace System:

An Assessment on the Impact of Job An Assessment on the Impact of Job ppCreation in the Aerospace Industry Creation in the Aerospace Industry

Congressional Staff Briefing Congressional Staff Briefing July 26, 2010July 26, 2010

U.S. U.S. SenateSenate and Capitol Visitors Center and Capitol Visitors Center

Presented by:Lindsay Voss

AUVSI Research Analyst

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Focus Points Focus Points ocus o tsocus o tsAUVSI Study Background

Study Scope, Methodology and Definitions

The UAS Industry Today

Challenges

The UAS Road Ahead

Economic Impact of UAS Integration

UAS Fl i B d h MiliUAS Flying Beyond the Military

Law Enforcement: A Near-term Civilian UAS Application

Recent UAS Success Stories Beyond Iraq and AfghanistanRecent UAS Success Stories Beyond Iraq and Afghanistan

Why focus on UAS integration?

How do we ensure success for the future?

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About AUVSI

AUVSI Study Background AUVSI Study Background U S Study ac g ou dU S Study ac g ou dAUVSI completed its first advocacy study in May 2010

Requested by Congressman Buck McKeon (R-CA), Co chairman of the Congressional UAV CaucusCo-chairman of the Congressional UAV Caucus

The purpose of AUVSI’s “Jobs Impact Study” was to assess how increasing demand for UAS will impact economic growth by addressing the following:

• The benefits and success of UAS in the military

• UAS applications beyond the military

• Factors restraining UAS market growth in the commercial and civilian sectors

• The impact on job growth as UAS are progressively integrated into the NASintegrated into the NAS

• An assessment on the types of jobs created

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Scope, Methodology and Definitions Scope, Methodology and Definitions Scope, et odo ogy a d e t o sScope, et odo ogy a d e t o sStudy focuses on the U.S. unmanned aircraft systems market

Research coverage is limited to theResearch coverage is limited to the commercial/civilian UAS sector

Information was collected from a combination of secondary and primary resources

Study participants included:

• UAS Manufacturers • Federal Agencies g• Law Enforcement Agencies• UAS Service Providers • Economic Development Boards • Universities

Definition of civil versus commercial

Definition of a primary UAS job versus a secondary job

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UAS: A Promising Industry UAS: A Promising Industry U S o s g dust yU S o s g dust yUAS are a promising sector of the aerospace industry and have gained widespread attention for the benefits they are providing in the battlefield

• UAS provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) 24/7 in Iraq and Afghanistan

• The U S Air Force is currently flying 41 combat• The U.S. Air Force is currently flying 41 combat air patrols (28 Predator, 12 Reaper, 1 Global Hawk)

• Over the last decade the Army has experienced more than 4 200 percent growth in UASmore than 4,200 percent growth in UAS operational tempo

• The Army surpassed one million flight hours in April 2010

• U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) spending for UAS is expected to total $25.4 billion between 2010 and 2015

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But there are Challenges…But there are Challenges…ut t e e a e C a e gesut t e e a e C a e gesUnmanned aircraft are operated on an extremely limited basis in the U.S.

The operation of UAS for civilian and commercialThe operation of UAS for civilian and commercial applications has been limited due to the following:

• Regulatory hurdles impeding access to the NAS

• Safety concerns

• Cultural issues

• Cost factors• Cost factors

• Radio spectrum access

• Insurance/liability concerns

Some progress is being made for the operation of small UAS (sUAS) platforms, but widespread use of these systems in the NAS could be delayed beyond 2015.

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UAS and the Road Ahead UAS and the Road Ahead U S a d t e oad eadU S a d t e oad eadAssuming UAS access to airspace issues are addressed in a reasonable timeframe, the following diagram depicts UAS integration into th NAS th h 2025the NAS progress through 2025 UAS operations will slowly

be integrated into additional airspace

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MUAS and SUAS use is common practice. True commercial UAS customers begin to emerge. Larger, tier two systems are slowly being integrated into the NAS.

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fewer restrictions and a streamlined authorization process.

UAS Integration into the NAS 2015-2025 Timeline 2015 2020 2025

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AUVSI Study Findings: Economic Impact Overview AUVSI Study Findings: Economic Impact Overview U S Study d gs co o c pact O e eU S Study d gs co o c pact O e e

UAS Jobs Created by UAS NAS Integration

The AUVSI Jobs Impact Study found that more than 23,000 jobs could be created over the next 15 years by the progressive integration of UAS into the NAS

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UAS Jobs Created by NAS Integration These jobs would equate to more than $1.6 billion in worker earnings over the same time period and span across industry, academia and government

In addition to the 23 000 jobs created directly in the

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Types of Jobs Created by UAS Integration

Manufacturing Technicians Regulatory Personnel

The chart at right provides some of the job positions that will be created as the result of UAS integration into the NAS

Manufacturing Technicians Regulatory Personnel

UAS Operators Air Traffic Controllers

Payload Operators  ProgramManagers

Employment opportunities in industry will range from manufacturing positions to technical engineering career fields – but there will be demand for a wide range of skill sets from research scientists to advertisers

Consultants Support Staff/Administrators

Data Analysts Maintenance Specialists

Engineers Trainers/Instructors

Colleges and Universities are already anticipating increasing interest from students about pursuing careers in the UAS industry

Sales/Market/BD Staff Professors/AcademicsThe University of North Dakota, Embry-Riddle and Northland Community and Technical College are a few examples of higher education institutions offering UAS related degree and certification programs

Government employment position could also be created as civilian agencies develop and/or augment existing UAS program staff and as regulatory personnel are added to support increased UAS operations in the NAS

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operations in the NAS

UAS Flying Beyond the Military UAS Flying Beyond the Military U S y g eyo d t e ta yU S y g eyo d t e ta yUnmanned Aircraft are viable for a broad range of civilian and commercial applications

Security and public safety are two of the most wide

Non‐Military UAS Applications 

Border Surveillance  Pipe/Power Line SurveillanceSecurity and public safety are two of the most wide spread non-DoD UAS applications to date

However, the potential uses for unmanned aircraft stretch beyond defense, safety and security

Suspect Tracking  Agricultural Applications 

Traffic Monitoring  Communications/Broadcast

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UAS are also being used for environmental research, crop monitoring, land surveying and damage assessment

Disaster Response/Relief Movie Production

Damage Assessment Aerial News Coverage

Atmospheric/Weather Research Mail/Freight Transport 

Eventually unmanned aircraft could provide aerial coverage at sporting events, deliver mail and serve as affordable alternatives to satellite for the communications industry

Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Flood Mapping 

Damage Surveying  Real‐estate Mapping 

Aerial Photography  MiningThese applications are only the tip of the iceberg, many more uses for UAS have yet to be identified Wildlife Monitoring  Sporting Event Coverage

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Law Enforcement: An Up and coming UAS ApplicationLaw Enforcement: An Up and coming UAS Applicationa o ce e t Up a d co g U S pp cat oa o ce e t Up a d co g U S pp cat o

According to the Department of Justice (DoJ), in the U.S. there are:

In 2007 departments with aviation units spent an estimated $300 million on aircraft purchases,

• 12,766 local police departments • 3,067 sheriff’s departments • 341 tribal law enforcement agencies

pmaintenance and fuel

Manned police helicopters can cost between $500,000 and $3 million. Operating costs run

There are many more state departments of public safety, federal law enforcement agencies and campus police departments

between $200 and $400 per hour

Aeryon Lab’s Scout UAS costs between $10,000 to $50,000 to purchase depending on the mission

kAccording to the DoJ, only 1 in 5 large agencies (> 100 sworn officers) operated at least one fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft in 2007

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According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the department flew 7 homicides missions with an FIU-301 UAS saving an estimated $20 000 over a2007

There is demand from law enforcement for UAS technology- both from those with aviation units and those without

301 UAS saving an estimated $20,000 over a conventional charter service

UAS operations are cost effective for law enforcement applications

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enforcement applications

Recent UAS use by Law Enforcement AgenciesRecent UAS use by Law Enforcement Agenciesece t U S use by a o ce e t ge c esece t U S use by a o ce e t ge c es

Texas Department of Public Safety: WaspTexas Department of Public Safety: Wasp

Mesa County Sheriff’s Department: Draganflyer X6

Miami-Dade Police Department: T-Hawk MAV

Utah Highway Patrol: Leptron UAS

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department: SDSU UAS

Saskatoon Police Service: Draganflyer X6

Ontario Provincial Police: Draganflyer X6

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Other Recent UAS Success Stories Other Recent UAS Success Stories Ot e ece t U S Success Sto esOt e ece t U S Success Sto es

Non-Military UAS Success Stories

Border Surveillance CBP Predator Operations – More than 2,000 hours flown in 2009 

Arctic Research  Research to assess the effect of the katabatic winds relation to sea ice formation  ‐ 2009

i l ldf l kFire Response  ScanEagle operations to map wildfire progression in Alaska – 2009 

Disaster Response  Global Hawk, Predator and Skylark UAS assist with humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti – 2010

Flood Plain Surveillance  UND operated a ScanEagle UAS to monitor Red River flooding – 2010 

Wildlife Monitoring  University of Florida monitored waterfowl and alligators in the Everglades – 2009

Severe Storm Research  University if Colorado is conducting research on supercell thunder storms with an Tempest UAS‐ 2010  

Atmospheric Research  NASA flew a Global Hawk UAS to collect atmospheric data such as air pollution levels – 2010 

Crop Monitoring  Monitoring of grave vineyards and pistachio crops in California

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Economic development opportunities

T h l i l Ad tTechnological Advancement

Increased Public Safety and SecurityIncreased Public Safety and Security

Maintaining a U.S. Competitive Advantage

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How do we ensure success for the future?How do we ensure success for the future?Growth in the UAS market will drive technological and economic development

AUVSI is working to ensure continued industry growth by:

• Promoting increased collaboration between Government, Industry and Academia

Academia

UAS Community Collaboration

• Supporting Public Education

• Educating the commercial and civilian UAS customer base

Government

• Ensuring resources are provided to sufficiently address the issues at hand such as increased UAS access to the NAS

Working together as a community will ensure that the UAS k t d d i ft t h l h th i f llmarket and unmanned aircraft technology reach their full

potential UAS Industry

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About AUVSI About AUVSI bout U Sbout U S

The World’s Largest Non-Profit Organization Devoted Exclusively to Unmanned Systems

Founded in 1972

Mission: Promote and support the unmanned systems community through i ti d ti d l d hicommunication, education and leadership

Representing 6,000 members from 55 countries and 2,100 organizations in the fields of government, industry and academia

Global Network: AUVS-Australia and Unmanned Systems CanadaPromoting and supporting the thriving unmanned systems communities in Australia and Canada

24 Chapters Worldwide in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel and S. Korea

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AUVSI’s Advocacy Activities AUVSI’s Advocacy Activities Major Initiative: Safely Integrate UAS into the NAS

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Working with Members of Congress to educate and inform on the importance of these issues

C i l UAV CCongressional UAV Caucus

Congressional Robotics Caucus

House Aviation Subcommittee

House and Senate Appropriations Committees

House and Senate Armed Services Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committeep

House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security

and Foreign Affairs

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AUVSI’s Advocacy Activities AUVSI’s Advocacy Activities

Major Initiative: Safely Integrate UAS into the NAS

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Major Initiative: Safely Integrate UAS into the NAS

Supporting FAA Reauthorization on Capitol Hill

Member of ASTM F-38, RTCA SC-203, EUROCAE WG-73 working towards standards development

Working closely with the FAA’s UAPO to open communication between FAA and the unmanned aircraft systems industry

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AUVSI’s Advocacy Activities AUVSI’s Advocacy Activities

Relationships with Regulatory and Federal Agencies

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Civil Aviation Administrations (CAA) – Various CountriesICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)EUROCAEDepartment of Defense (DOD) and Ministries of Defence (MOD)Department of Transportation (DOT)Department of the Interior (DOI)Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Standards Organizations (ASTM, RTCA, SAE)Other Stakeholders (AOPA, NATCA, ATCA, NTSB)And many, many more…

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Supporting Integration Efforts Supporting Integration Efforts

Through the legislative process, AUVSI can advocate for increased resources for

Suppo t g teg at o o tsSuppo t g teg at o o ts

the UAPO to accelerate safe access to the NAS

AUVSI can collect, analyze and disseminate relevant industry data to support the rule-making process a streamlined CoA process and standards and safetyrule-making process, a streamlined CoA process and standards and safety assessments

AUVSI can serve as the industry facilitator to solicit and collect feedback

Through a series of regular workshops, AUVSI can provide a platform for ongoing education efforts

Leveraging our global affiliates and chapters, AUVSI can provide an international perspective on global UAS initiatives

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Contact InformationContact Information

Gretchen WestGretchen WestExecutive Vice PresidentExecutive Vice President

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AUVSIAUVSI+1 571 255 7771+1 571 255 7771west@auvsi.orgwest@auvsi.org

Mario MairenaMario MairenaGovernment Relations ManagerGovernment Relations Manager

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Lindsay VossLindsay VossResearch AnalystResearch Analyst

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Connecting the Unmanned Systems Community Across the GlobeConnecting the Unmanned Systems Community Across the Globe

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