Federal Aviation Administration Presented to: RVA Managers Conference Presented by: Scott Gardner, Air Traffic Control Specialist, UAS Integration Office, Date: February 9, 2016 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 2February 9, 2016 FAA Vision for UAS Integration Safe, Efficient, and Timely integration of UAS into the national airspace Because safety is the FAAs primary missionSAFE EFFICIENT TIMELY FAA is dedicated to supporting this exciting new technology FAA is committed to reduce delays and increase system reliability Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 3February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 4February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 5February 9, 2016 COA Applications Submitted a/o December 31, 2015 COAs Submitted by Year Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 6February 9, 2016 COA Application Submission Breakdown a/o December 31, 2015 COAs Submitted by Proponent CY15 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 7February 9, 2016 COA Application Approval Breakdown a/o December 31, 2015 COAs Approved by Proponent CY15 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 8February 9, 2016 COA Applications Approved a/o December 31, 2015 COAs Approved by Year Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 9February 9, 2016 Current COA Process Public SAC Type Cert ATO Service Area ATO Flight Standards ATO Service Area Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV Phase V ATO Service Area Phase II Phase III ATO 333 Civil Phase I Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 10February 9, 2016 ATC Guidance FAA JO Unmanned Aircraft Operations in the NAS FAA JO Facility Operation and Administration FAA JO Air Traffic Control AC 91-57A Model Aircraft Operating Standards Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 11February 9, 2016 Section 333 Civil COA Requires an exemption Blanket COA Under 200 feet Distance from public use airport 5 nautical miles (NM) from an airport having an operational control tower; or 3 NM from an airport having a published instrument flight procedure, but not having an operational control tower; or 2 NM from an airport not having a published instrument flight procedure or an operational control tower; or 2 NM from a heliport Specific COA if not qualified above Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 12February 9, 2016 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 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 13February 9, 2016 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 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 14February 9, 2016 Potential Areas for Section 333 FILMING | POWER LINE INSPECTION | PRECISION AGRICULTURE | FLARE STACK INSPECTION Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 15February 9, 2016 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 3,155 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)*as of Jan 27 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 16February 9, 2016 Section 333 Operators Partial List Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 17February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 18February 9, 2016 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 18 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 19February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 20February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 21February 9, 2016 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 91-57A): Stay below 400 ft. Avoid manned aircraft Operate during daylight hours Remain within visual line of sight Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 22February 9, 2016 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 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 23February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 24February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 25February 9, 2016 Other Outreach FAA published infographic to accompany Interpretive Rule for Model Aircraft Online at:ations/model_aircraft_operato rs/ations/model_aircraft_operato rs/ FAA has also produced two informational videos Online on the FAAs YouTube channel Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 26February 9, 2016 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 Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 27February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 28February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 29February 9, 2016 Questions? Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 30February 9, 2016 Backup Federal Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 31February 9, 2016 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 Aviation Administration RVA Managers Conference 32February 9, 2016 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