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
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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
Leve
lofA
uton
omy
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
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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• 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
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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?
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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