08-10-2012, 12:22 PM
Enabling America’s Next Generation of Aviation Vehicles
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A Glimpse of the Future A Part of the Aviation Revolution Unlimited Applications
Military/Security
Defense
Civil
Defense
Natural Disasters
Humanitarian Relief
Science
Environment
Weather & Storm Tracking
Commercial
Wireless Communications
Precision Agriculture
Cargo Transport
A Global Challenge: UAS Access to Civil Airspace
Managing Expectations
Domestic
International
Creating an Environment of Trust
Making Positive Progress
Making Communications and Collaborations Effective
Outreach to Stakeholders
UAS Assumptions
UAVs will need access to the NAS comparable to manned aircraft.
DoD and DHS) will be first major UAS operators in the NAS.
FAA must be alert to new challenges posed by small UAVs operating in increasing numbers at very low altitudes.
FAA should lead discussions with foreign airspace authorities to ensure global airspace harmonization and interoperability.
Significant Increases in UAV Operations in the National Airspace System are Inevitable
Routine access into US civil managed airspace is necessary to fulfill operational and economic potential
Significant increase in domestic UAS flight operations are feasible and expected
UASs support societal needs, including security, defense and civil applications
Technological advances will produce less expensive UASs
Increasing public awareness and acceptance of UASs
UAS Operations in the NAS
High Altitude UAS’s will have Minimal Impact on Manned Aircraft Operations.
Medium Altitude UAS’s Will Share the Same Airspace as Most Manned Civil Transports and Military Aircraft.
Low Altitude UAS’s Will Share Airspace with Smaller Manned Aircraft, Including Helicopters.
Large Numbers of Very Low Altitude UAS’s
Federal Aviation Act of 1958
Directs FAA as the “single manager” of the National Airspace System (NAS) to develop and operate a common system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.
Control the use of navigable airspace of the US and regulate both civil and military operations in such airspace in the interest of the safety and efficiency of both.
Overview of Activities in FY04
Secured major funding commitment for Steps 1 and 2
$101 million by NASA; $36 million by industry
Fostered critical relationships for Project engagement
Established vital relationships with government and current NAS users (e.g., FAA, DoD, DHS, JPDO, ALPA, AOPA, ATCA,NATCA)
UNITE Companies & NASA Sign Joint Sponsored Research Agreement - JSRA
Participate on RTCA Special Committee 203/
UAS Standards
SUMMARY
We have embarked on a historical project that will define the safe integration of UAS’s into the NAS
We represent the rounded mix of necessary experts from industry, government and all segments of aviation that has been assembled to plan for this challenging task.
This is a Global challenge
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A Glimpse of the Future A Part of the Aviation Revolution Unlimited Applications
Military/Security
Defense
Civil
Defense
Natural Disasters
Humanitarian Relief
Science
Environment
Weather & Storm Tracking
Commercial
Wireless Communications
Precision Agriculture
Cargo Transport
A Global Challenge: UAS Access to Civil Airspace
Managing Expectations
Domestic
International
Creating an Environment of Trust
Making Positive Progress
Making Communications and Collaborations Effective
Outreach to Stakeholders
UAS Assumptions
UAVs will need access to the NAS comparable to manned aircraft.
DoD and DHS) will be first major UAS operators in the NAS.
FAA must be alert to new challenges posed by small UAVs operating in increasing numbers at very low altitudes.
FAA should lead discussions with foreign airspace authorities to ensure global airspace harmonization and interoperability.
Significant Increases in UAV Operations in the National Airspace System are Inevitable
Routine access into US civil managed airspace is necessary to fulfill operational and economic potential
Significant increase in domestic UAS flight operations are feasible and expected
UASs support societal needs, including security, defense and civil applications
Technological advances will produce less expensive UASs
Increasing public awareness and acceptance of UASs
UAS Operations in the NAS
High Altitude UAS’s will have Minimal Impact on Manned Aircraft Operations.
Medium Altitude UAS’s Will Share the Same Airspace as Most Manned Civil Transports and Military Aircraft.
Low Altitude UAS’s Will Share Airspace with Smaller Manned Aircraft, Including Helicopters.
Large Numbers of Very Low Altitude UAS’s
Federal Aviation Act of 1958
Directs FAA as the “single manager” of the National Airspace System (NAS) to develop and operate a common system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft.
Control the use of navigable airspace of the US and regulate both civil and military operations in such airspace in the interest of the safety and efficiency of both.
Overview of Activities in FY04
Secured major funding commitment for Steps 1 and 2
$101 million by NASA; $36 million by industry
Fostered critical relationships for Project engagement
Established vital relationships with government and current NAS users (e.g., FAA, DoD, DHS, JPDO, ALPA, AOPA, ATCA,NATCA)
UNITE Companies & NASA Sign Joint Sponsored Research Agreement - JSRA
Participate on RTCA Special Committee 203/
UAS Standards
SUMMARY
We have embarked on a historical project that will define the safe integration of UAS’s into the NAS
We represent the rounded mix of necessary experts from industry, government and all segments of aviation that has been assembled to plan for this challenging task.
This is a Global challenge