AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Safe and Successful Operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Prof. H. Paul Shuch, Ph.D., CFII.

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Safe and Successful Operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Prof. H. Paul Shuch, Ph.D., CFII LSRM-A/GL/WSC/PPC, iRMT Heavy Chief Flight Instructor, Director of Maintenance AvSport of Lock Haven FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven PA

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will: Understand the terms UAS, UAV, RPV and Drone Comply with the provisions of 14 CFR Part 48 Follow the Small UAS registration regulations Integrate your drone safely into the airspace Distinguish between hobby and commercial operations Know Before You Fly!

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 SYLLABUS This webinar will touch upon the following areas: FAA authority over unmanned aircraft Unmanned aerial system registration Model aircraft operations Drone registration procedures Safety considerations Commercial drone operations Commercial drone operator training

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 SYLLABUS This seminar will touch upon the following areas: FAA authority over unmanned aircraft Unmanned aerial system registration Model aircraft operations Drone registration procedures Safety considerations Commercial drone operations Commercial drone operator training

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this seminar, you will: Understand the terms UAS, UAV, RPV and Drone Follow the Small UAS registration regulations Comply with the provisions of 14 CFR Part 48 Integrate your drone safely into the airspace Know Before You Fly!

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Which of the following are you? (choose one that best describes you) Licensed pilot Hobby drone operator Commercial drone operator Model aircraft enthusiast Other

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Unmanned Aircraft (UA) are Aircraft –Model Aircraft –Drones –Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) –Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV) UAS are defined as a system –They are made up of the unmanned aircraft, remote controlling device, and the pilot

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 FAA Authority U.S. airspace is public space –49 U.S.C. §40102(a)(1) UAS are aircraft subject to regulation –49 U.S.C. §40102(a)(6); 14 CFR 1.1; PL 112-95 §331, §336 –An aircraft is any device used for flight. UAS must comply with regulations that apply to all aircraft –Some state and local laws may impact UAS

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 14 CFR PART 48—REGISTRATION AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT Subpart A—General 48.1 Applicability. 48.5 Compliance dates. 48.10 Definitions. 48.15 Requirement to register. 48.20 Eligibility for registration. 48.25 Applicants. 48.30 Fees.

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 PART 48—REGISTRATION AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT Subpart B—Certificates of Aircraft Registration for Small Unmanned Aircraft 48.100 Application. 48.105 Requirement to maintain current information. 48.110 Registration: Persons intending to use small unmanned aircraft for purposes other than as model aircraft.48.110 Registration: Persons intending to use small unmanned aircraft for purposes other than as model aircraft. 48.115 Registration: Individuals intending to use the small unmanned aircraft exclusively as a model aircraft.48.115 Registration: Individuals intending to use the small unmanned aircraft exclusively as a model aircraft. 48.120 Invalid registration. 48.125 Foreign civil aircraft.

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 PART 48—REGISTRATION AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT Subpart C—Aircraft Marking 48.200 General. 48.205 Display and location of unique identifier.48.205 Display and location of unique identifier.

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 The FAA has legal authority to regulate Model aircraft operations Piloted aircraft operations Commercial drone operations All aircraft operations None of the above

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 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

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 FAA published guidance in June 2014 after incidents involving reckless use of unmanned model aircraft near airports and large crowds of people This guidance clarifies that: 1.Model aircraft must satisfy the criteria in the Public Law 112-95 to qualify as model aircraft and to be exempt from future FAA rulemaking action 2.Consistent with the law, if model aircraft operators endanger the safety of the NAS, the FAA has the authority to take enforcement action against those operators for safety violations Interpretive Rule

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 FAA registration is required for which of the following drones? Those weighing less than 0.55 pounds Those weighing more than 55 pounds Those weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds All drones must be registered No drones need be registered

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Registration of your Small UAS Under current law, 49 U.S. Code § 44103, all aircraft are required to be registered prior to operation outdoors –Public Law 112-95 defines UAS as “aircraft” and thus requires registration Let’s take a look at the registration process

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Which of the following is not true? Your drone must receive a registration number Your registration number must be placed on your drone Your registration number must be recorded in the battery compartment You must pay a fee for registering your drone You must carry proof of registration when operating your drone

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Current Safety Concerns – Unsafe UAS Operations Reports from pilots in flight of UAS operations near airports/manned aircraft –Greater awareness has led to increased reporting –Detailed reports enable the FAA to investigate if necessary 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

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 FAA’s primary approach to new UAS operators is education FAA has authority to take enforcement action against any persons who operate a UAS: –In violation of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) –In a manner that endangers the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) or people and property on the ground Enforcement could include: –FAA civil penalties and/or subject to local statutes Education, Compliance and Enforcement

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Know Before You Fly Campaign Provides prospective UAS users with information and guidance to fly safely and responsibly Founding members: Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Small UAV Coalition FAA reached voluntary agreements with UAS manufacturers to include guidance materials in packaging −DJI, Parrot and Yuneec Electrical Aviation www.knowbeforeyoufly.org

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Designed to provide model aircraft situational awareness of any restrictions or requirements prior to flight –iOS and Android versions now available Key features of the B4UFLY app include: –A clear "status" indicator that immediately informs the operator about the current or planned location. –Information on the parameters that drive the status indicator –A "Planner Mode" for future flights in different locations –Informative, interactive maps with filtering options –Links to other FAA UAS resources and regulatory information https://www.faa.gov/uas/b4ufly/ B4UFLY Mobile App

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 No Drone Zone Campaign Education campaign to inform people where they cannot fly No Drone Zones include: –DC Flight Restricted Zone –Wildfires –Super Bowl –Papal Visit –Other DC Events Tied directly with TFRs –Show up on B4UFly –Digital toolkit of outreach materials available to partners https://www.faa.gov/uas/no_drone_zone/

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Points to Remember Before Flying Do a preflight inspection Register your UAS before you fly outdoors Fly below 400 feet If you fly with a local club, fly according to your aero-modeling community based safety guidelines Though not required, try to take lessons before you fly Fly within line-of-sight of your aircraft Don’t fly near manned aircraft

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Don’t fly within 5 miles of a towered airport without notifying ATC or the airport owner for a non-towered airport Don’t fly near people, stadiums or emergency response efforts e.g. wildfires etc. Don’t operate in a careless or reckless manner. You could be fined/jailed if you endanger people, property or other manned aircraft. All aircraft share the same airspace Points to Remember Before Flying

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 All sUAS are to be flown for hobby or recreation only – no related business aspects unless authorized by the FAA Be aware of FAA airspace requirements: http://www.faa.gov/uas/tfr/ http://www.faa.gov/uas/tfr/ Never fly under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other impairment Use the FAA B4UFly App or other industry apps to check on restricted airspace. Points to Remember Before Flying

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Commercial unmanned aerial systems (commonly known as drones) represent the next major growth area for General Aviation. Whereas the early 20th Century ushered in the Air Age, and the mid 20th Century represented the start of the Space Age, one could call the early 21st Century the beginning of the Drone Age. THE OPPORTUNITY:

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 The unmanned aerial systems industry is currently in its infancy, with commercial interests just beginning to discover the wealth of applications which can be fulfilled with these small, inexpensive, and very capable remotely piloted vehicles. We invite you to get involved on the ground floor of what promises to be aviation's next Great Frontier. THE FIRST STEP:

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the government agency responsible for regulating flight activities in US airspace, has not yet written policies and procedures for commercial drone operation. For the moment FAA rules are in a state of flux. Right now, the FAA is granting commercial drone operations waivers (Form 333 permits) on a case-by-case basis. All waivers issued to date have required commercial UAS operators to hold pilot's certificates. THE CHALLENGE:

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 THE 333 WAIVER Q: What are the main requirements needed for me to operate an unmanned aircraft or drone for my business? A: You will need: 1.a Section 333 grant of exemption, 2.a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) 3.an aircraft registered with the FAA 4.a pilot with an FAA airman certificate

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 THE 333 WAIVER will spell out your operating limitations. For example: 1.Altitude restrictions 2.Geographical operating restrictions 3.Time of day for operations 3.No operation over crowds of people 4.ATC communications requirements 5.Effective and expiration dates 6.Who will fly your aircraft 7.Specific equipment you are authorized to operate

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 An FAA Form 333 waiver will typically include which kinds of restrictions? Constant visual contact with the drone 400 foot maximum altitude Radio or telephone contact with ATC Operator must hold a pilot certificate All of the above

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Constant visual contact with the drone 400 foot maximum altitude Radio or telephone contact with ATC Operator must hold a pilot certificate All of the above An FAA Form 333 waiver will typically include which kinds of restrictions?

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 The FAA, the government agency responsible for regulating flight activities in US airspace, has not yet written policies and procedures for commercial drone operation, or issuing of a commercial drone operator’s permit. But, they require a license! THE PROBLEM:

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 In the meantime, the FAA is accepting a Sport Pilot Certificate as suitable for issuance of a 333 waiver. The Light Sport industry has been training students for the past dozen years to earn Sport Pilot licenses at a fraction of the cost required to achieve the traditional Private Pilot certificate. THE INTERIM SOLUTION:

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION: Eventually, the FAA will issue standards for development of a commercial drone operator training curriculum. What will that curriculum look like? What should it look like?

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 AvSport Recommends: A Commercial Drone Operator Training curriculum should encompass instruction in the following areas: Federal Aviation Regulations Safety and Security Airspace Classification and Restrictions Basic Aerodynamics Emergency Operations and Procedures Piloting Skills Maintenance Requirements Licensing and Regulatory Considerations Business Development and Marketing

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 AvSport’s PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DRONE OPERATOR TRAINING (shameless plug…) We expect our drone operator courses to run on three consecutive days (Tuesday through Thursday), and will consist of three hours per day of classroom work, plus play time after class to allow participants to gain experience actually flying our drones. Class size will be limited to just five students (first come, first served), to maximize individual attention and hands-on training. Initially, tuition for our three-day course is being set at just $500 per student (plus state sales tax), and includes all training materials and supplies, plus a one-year membership in the Academy of Model Aeronautics, a $75 value.

AvSport of Lock Haven Droning On Presentation Copyright © 2016 Other Outreach http://www.faa.gov/uas FAASafety.gov hosts the sUAS Hot Topic link on the home page. Multiple informational documents are available to you there. Also Online at: faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators/

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