FAA Update UnmannedAircraft Systems (UAS) · sUAS Registration. Le v e l o f A u t ono my. Building...

Presented to: Maryland Society of Surveyors

Presented by: Bryan Haynie, PLSfor: Randy Willis, Manager,

Emerging TechnologiesFAA Headquarters

Date: October 17, 2019

FAA UpdateUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

UAS Integration Pilot Program

Inform future guidelines

and regulations

Evaluateinvolvement

of state, local, tribal

governments

Develop and test

innovative UAS

concepts

FAA UAS UpdateOctober 17, 2019

Federal Aviation Administration www.faa.gov/uas

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http://www.faa.gov/uas

UAS Integration – Facts & Figures

140,000+Remote Pilots

40,000+Part 107 Manual

Airspace Authorizations

100+ waivers foroperations beyond

line-of-sight and over people

400+ EmergencyAuthorizations forDisaster/Hurricanes

9 UASIntegration Pilot Program Lead Participants

5+ Partnership forSafety Plans

Multiple UAS Type Certification Projects Ongoing

Certified Agricultural Operators

380,000+ Registered Commercial UAS

3 Future Rules:1. Remote

identification2. Routine

operations overpeople, at night

3. Critical infrastructureprotection

1.4 Million+ UAS

Registrations

130,000+ LAANCairspace

authorizations



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Pace of Innovation

Volume of Aircraft/Operators

Personal Nature of Drones

Integration Challenges



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Low-risk, Isolated

Full UASIntegration

Automated Flight Deck for Transport

Urban Air Mobility

Section 333 OperationsPart 107 Operations

Cargo Operations

ATC Order – No ATC Services below 400 Ft AGL

Low Altitude Authorization& Notification Capability

(LAANC)

Airspace ManagementATM – NAS System Integration

sUAS Registration

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Building the Foundation

Remote ID Network

Regulatory Activities

ATM – ACAS-Xu based DAA

Aeronautical Information Infrastructure forsUAS

UAS Integration Pilot Program

Partnership for Safety Plan OperationsPart 137 Certifications

Part 135 CertificationsUAS Flight Restrictions & Remote ID UAS Operations Over People

Consistent Airspace Rule Applicability

UAS Integration Strategy – 2019

USS-USS CommunicationLEO TFRs



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2018 FAA Reauthorization



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• Congress prioritized UAS integration in reauthorization

• Establishes full FAA authority over all UAS operatingin the NAS

• Highlights that FAA’s work is on the right track• Reaffirms the UAS Integration Pilot Program• Provides authority to DHS and DOJ to engage in

counter UAS activities to address security risksposed by UAS

• Requires authorized agencies to coordinate with FAAwhen engaging in counter UAS activity that couldaffect the NAS


2018 Reauthorization: Section 349



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Changes to definition and increased regulatory authority for model aircraft• The re-authorization establishes full FAA authority over all

UAS operating in the NAS and facilitates the expansion of the FAA’s education and enforcement campaigns as we work to fully and safely integrate this new entrant.

• The reformation of Section 336 is seen as a positive development, as it levels the playing field by allowing the establishment of a basic set of rules for allUAS operations, which is vital to safe and secure integration of UAS.

• Including everyone in the system will pave the way for routine advanced UASoperations while ensuring the safety of other users in the NAS.

• Working with stakeholders, the FAA is in the process of developing a knowledge and safety test and identification criteria for community-based organizations.


Next Regulatory Steps in Integration• The Small UAS Rule (Part 107) provides the first set of regulations

enabling UAS operations but it is only the beginning

• Next steps will look at integrating increasingly complex operations into the regulatory framework

Night Operations

Operations Over

People

Beyond Visual Line-

of-Sight Operations

Remote ID



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Status of Rulemaking Efforts



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www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain

Rule StageSafe and Secure Operations of sUAS ANPRM

Operations of sUAS Over People NPRM

External Marking Requirement for sUAS Interim Final Rule

Registration and Marking Requirements for sUAS Draft Final Rule

Remote Identification Developing Draft NPRM


http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaMain

Achieving UAS Integration

Volume+ Pace

Performance-based regulations

Shared commitment to safety



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Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) Update



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• Drone Advisory Committee (DAC)o (UAS) stakeholders and FAA partnershipo Re-chartered the DACo 35 member committee

• DAC Chair and Membershipo May 15, 2019, Secretary of Transportation appointed 12 new DAC

memberso Newly appointed Chair, Michael Chasen, CEO, PrecisionHawk USA, Inc.

• Last Meeting - June 6, 2019o Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.o Discussion Topics:

o The FAA’s Plan to Address the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018o Remote ID Outlooko Update on Counter-UAS Technology Trendso The FAA Knowledge Test for Recreational Flyerso Industry-Led Technical Topics


UAS IPP Participants

Choctaw Nation of OklahomaDurant, OK

Kansas Department of TransportationTopeka, KS

Memphis-Shelby County Airport AuthorityMemphis, TN

North Carolina Department of TransportationRaleigh, NC

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment AuthorityHerndon, VA

North Dakota Department of TransportationBismarck, ND

City of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

City of RenoReno, NV

University of Alaska-FairbanksFairbanks, AK



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Major Achievements from IPPLead Participants

• Matternet is conducting routine medical package delivery in Raleigh, NC under part 107.

• Chula Vista PD is using drones for emergencyresponse, as part of the San Diego team, under public aircraft rules.

• North Carolina DOT used drones to assess damage after the 2018 hurricanes, as a public aircraft operator.

• North Dakota DOT conducted drone flights tosupport flooding response efforts under part 107.

• Alaska discovered a previously undetected methane pipeline leak, flying under part 107.

• With the Virginia team, Project Wing obtained thefirst part 135 certificate to conduct drone packagedelivery.

• StateFarm obtained a nationwide waiver to conductdrone operations over people and beyond visualline of site with the use of a visual observer.



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UAS Test Sites



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• Provide an avenue for the UAS industry to conduct more advanced UAS research and concept validation

• 7 UAS Test Sites with nationwide COAs:

• University of Alaska –Fairbanks

• State of Nevada• New York Griffiss

International Airport• North Dakota Department

of Commerce• Texas A&M University –

Corpus Christi• Virginia Polytechnic

Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

• New Mexico State University


Managing Airspace Access

UAS Traffic Management SystemCooperative interaction



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Air Traffic Management SystemEstablished policies & procedures

HALE = High Altitude Long Endurance


Necessity of InnovationService) aas

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FAA ATC

LAANC ATCApplication

LAANC 3rd Party Partner Providing

Authorizations

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• Performance Reports• Waivers/Accidents• Authorizations• Registry Lookup• Alerts and Notifications

• UAS Registration• Part 107 waivers & authorizations

(requests and status lookup)• Accident Reporting• Education & Training• Alerts and Communications

FAA Air TrafficControl

FAA User

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UAS Integrated Gateway


Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)

Goals• Enable efficient notification and authorization services to small UAS operators• Provide the data exchange framework for UAS traffic management (UTM)



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Education and Outreach



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Reporting Unsafe UAS Activity



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• While flying or at the airport:– Report the sighting to Air Traffic Control

• Note the location, altitude, and characteristics of the aircraft

• Anywhere else:– Call local law enforcement

• The FAA has published guidance for law enforcement to help them respond to unsafe UAS activity

• Be as detailed & specific as possible– Location, altitude, direction, pictures, videos, etc.


Lessons Learned• Incremental approaches to UAS

integration are best NOT all-inclusive regulatory solutions

• UAS integration vision must be Modular Scalable “Add as-you-go” capable

• Integration of legacy users requires planning and prioritization

• Partnering with Industry important• Security issues must be addressed



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Questions?

www.faa.gov/uasFAA UAS UpdateOctober 17, 2019


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Types of UAS Operations



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*Note: All UAS greater than 0.55 pounds aircraft must be registered (see part 47 and part 48 requirements).

Aircraft Requirements

Pilot Requirements Airspace Requirements Types of Operation

Part 107 UAS < 55 lbs. Part 107 remote pilot certificate with small UAS rating

Airspace waiver or authorizationfor Class B, C, D, E airspace

VLOS, daytime, Class G, 400 ft., not over people (some regulations subject to waiver)

Section 333 As specified in exemption Part 61 airman certificate Blanket COA or Standard COA for specific airspace

UAS > 55 lbs.

Experimental Aircraft

Experimental Special Airworthiness Certificate

Part 61 airman certificate Standard COA for specific airspace

Research and development, crew training, and market survey

Type Certificated Aircraft

Restricted type or special class certification

Part 61 airman certificate Part 91 airspace requirements Specified in operating authorization

Public Aircraft Self-certification by public agency

Self-certification by public agency

Blanket COA or Standard COA for specific airspace

Public Aircraft Operations (AC 00-1.1A); UAS Test Site operations

Section 336 Model Aircraft

UAS < 55 lbs.* Community-based organization (CBO) standards

Notification requirement within 5 miles of an airport

Hobby or recreational, VLOS, Section 336 operating rules, CBO standards


https://registermyuas.faa.gov/

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=940eb67325fd00cd903352be9bee0f77&mc=true&node=pt14.1.47&rgn=div5

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=940eb67325fd00cd903352be9bee0f77&mc=true&node=pt14.1.48&rgn=div5

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=7c7a389d248af8bc0c73cb4100c884b4&mc=true&node=pt14.2.107&rgn=div5

http://www.faa.gov/uas/request_waiver/

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=00e22358ebe450deafef6c2a6ec250f5&mc=true&node=pt14.2.61&rgn=div5



https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=9070b0a7e0b453b314e47d487674bd98&mc=true&node=pt14.2.91&rgn=div5

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023366

https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/uas_arctic/media/Sec_331_336_UAS.pdf

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