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Presented to:
Georgia Airports Association Annual
Conference
Presented by: Mike Wilson
UAS Program Manager
FAA Southern Region
Date: October 2016
Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS)
Integration
Small UAS Rule Overview
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A quick history lesson…
• 2008: FAA seeks incorporation of sUAS into NAS.
• Feb 2012: Congress passes FAA Modernization
and Reform Act of 2012 (PL 112-95).
• Dec 2013: FAA names 6 UAS test sites
• June 2014: FAA issues Interpretation of the
Special Rule for Model Aircraft
• Feb 2015: FAA issues sUAS NPRM.
• May 2015: FAA starts Pathfinders initiative
• Sept 2015: FAA issues AC 91-57A for model a/c
• June 2016: FAA releases/publishes Part 107
• August 29, 2016: Effective Date of Part 107
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UAS: Friend or Foe?
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The Challenge
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A Landmark Rule
Publication
First U.S. Regulation for UAS Operations
…and will address a lot of pent-up demand for commercial
operators….
But the Work is Not Finished
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Commercial use of UAS under Part 107
FILMING | POWER LINE INSPECTION | PRECISION AGRICULTURE | FLARE STACK INSPECTION
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The Enterprise-Wide Communication Effort
Far Reaching Impact
General Public
Congress
FAA EmployeesTribal Governments
Remote Pilots
Aviation Community
FAASTeam
AFS
AEE
AGI
AOC
AUS
One FAA Voice
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UAS in Lawmaking
• Four states - Florida, Idaho, Montana and Virginia have already
passed laws to control the use of drones by law enforcement.
• FL, ID, an MT: Barred police from using drones without a
warrant in most cases
• Virginia has barred their use by law enforcement (with
exceptions) for two years.
• According to a tally by the American Civil Liberties Union, legislation
to limit drone use has been proposed in 41 states and remains
active in 32 states.
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Model Aircraft Operations
PL 112-95 Section 336 states that in order to be considered a model aircraft the operator must:
– Fly for hobby/recreation only
– Operate in accordance with a community based organization’s safety guidelines
– Give way to manned aircraft at all times– Notify the airport and control tower if
flying within 5 miles of the airport
For additional guidance, please visit http://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/ and www.knowbeforeyoufly.org
Part 107 does not apply!
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Public Operators
• Can still obtain COAs
– Must be “N-Registered”
– Must get certification from
Attorney General or
similar that function is
inherently governmental
– COA limited to a certain
geographic area
• Can elect to operate
IAW Part 107
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Section 333 Exemptions
• Was the “interim bridge” between PL 112-
95 and Part 107 for civil use.
• Still in effect today and until the exemption
expires.
• 90% of current 333 holders will be able to
operate under Part 107 without waiver or
exemption.
• Majority of remainder will be able to operate
with waiver. Few will require exemption.
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The Basics
• UAS operators must obtain
a Remote Pilot Certificate
• Visual line-of-sight, daylight
operations
• 400 feet or below in
uncontrolled (Class G)
airspace
• UAS must weigh less than
55 lbs. and be registered
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Operating Rules
• Visual line-of-sight only
• Daylight or civil twilight only
• No operations over people
• Must yield right-of-way to
manned aircraft
• One UAS per operator
• Max groundspeed of 100 mph
• External load operation only
permitted if they do not affect
flight operations or control
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The Objective
Allow Remote Pilots to safely
operate in controlled airspace
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Waivable Rules under Part 107
• Operation from a moving vehicle or aircraft (§ 107.25)
• Daylight operation (§ 107.29)
• Visual line of sight aircraft operation (§ 107.31)
• Visual observer (§ 107.33)
• Operation of multiple small unmanned aircraft systems (§
107.35)
• Yielding the right of way (§ 107.37(a))
• Operation over people (§ 107.39)
• Operation in certain airspace (§ 107.41)
• Operating limitations for small unmanned aircraft
(§ 107.51)
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12,245 12,517 12,756 13,003 13,462
4,009 3,981 3,992 4,009 4,035
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
27-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 1/3-Oct
Remote Pilot Applications (cumulative)
Completed In Process
6,758 6,926 7,135 7,203 7,513
886 910 941 945 984
0
5,000
10,000
Remote Pilot Knowledge Test (cumulative)
Passed Failed
Class B168
Class C258
Class D564
Class E Surface
152
Airspace Authorization Requests (cumulative)
65%46%
26%13%13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Night Operations
BVLOS Operations
Operations from a…
Top 5 Waiver Requests
Total Passed: 7,513 Success
Rate: 88%
Waiver/Authorization
Processing
Total Issued Issued This Week In Queue
Tier 2 Section 333 Petitions 79 0 9 (RFIs pending)
Part 107 Waiver Portal
Requests
9 9 675
Airspace Authorization
Requests
4 4 1,138
Total: 17,497
Total Received:
1,142
Total Received:
684
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Focus Area Pathfinders – Expanding
Operations
• 3 Focus Area Pathfinder Partners:
1. CNN
• Exploring visual line-of-sight operations
over people
2. Precision Hawk
• Exploring extended visual line-of-sight
operations in rural areas
3. BNSF Railways
• Exploring beyond visual line-of-sight
operations in rural areas
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UAS Detection Initiative• Growing concerns about potentially unsafe small
UAS operations
• The FAA co-leads an interagency group with DHS to
research UAS detection technology
• In October 2015, the FAA signed a CRDA with CACI
International to test its detection technology
• In May 2016, the FAA signed additional CRDAs with
Gryphon Sensors, LitEye, and Sensofusion
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UAS Center of Excellence
http://www.assureuas.org/
Associate Members
Core Team
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• Stakeholder committee recommended
regulatory framework for UAS operations over
people to FAA on April 1, 2016
• Report outlines four categories of small UAS
operations
– Defined primarily by level of risk of injury posed
• The FAA is considering these
recommendations and developing a
performance-based rule that would allow
operations over people under part 107
Operations Over People
Rulemaking
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Current Safety Concerns – Unsafe UAS Operations
• Reports from pilots in flight of UAS operations near airports/manned aircraft– Greater awareness has led to better reporting
– Each report is investigated and documented
• Reports of UAS flying during sporting events– TFR FDC NOTAM 4/3621 issued to restrict all aircraft operations
around major sporting events, stadiums seating 30,000 people
– TFR specifically cites UAS as aircraft
• Reports of UAS flying over wildfires– TFRs around West Coast wildfires restrict UAS operations
So what are we doing about this?
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UAS Outreach and Education
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Reporting Unsafe UAS Activity
• 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.
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Public Inquiries
• Resources: www.faa.gov/uas;
www.faasafety.gov
• Contact info for general questions :
– 844-FLY-MY-UAS: 12 operators and VRU tree
– Regional HQ or FSDO
• Registration questions:
– 877-396-4636
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We’re In This Together!