3. IAOPA Participation Work Efforts
IAOPA (and IAOPA Affiliates) are currently participating on the following workgroups that are focused on Integration of UAS
JARUS
ICAO UAS Working Group
FAA US
Drone Advisory Committee
UAS in Controlled Airspace Aviation Rulemaking Committee
Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team
ANSI UAS Standardization Collaborative
ASTM F38 Committee on UAS
SAE G-30 UAS Operator Qualifications Committee
RTCA Drone Advisory Committee
EUROCAE WG-105 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
EASA UAS Workgroup

4. Where General Aviation Operates
Most GA flights operate at lower altitudes
GA flights routinely fly in uncontrolled airspace
GA flights routinely fly into and out of smaller, non-commercial airports and include grass, gravel and water landings
Many GA aircraft do not have electrical systems

5. Past Resolutions on UAS
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)/Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
ICAO should develop, and its member States adopt, uniform standards and recommended practices addressing UAS issues including the following:
System reliability and safety
Temporary or permanent airspace restrictions that restrict general aviation
Sense and avoid standards
Communications with ATC facilities and piloted aircraft
Operational control
Operator qualifications, proficiency and liability
Coordination with conventional aeronautical activities
Abnormal operations (failure modes)
Recognition of UAVs as aircraft, meeting the same standards as other aircraft and aircrew; this will minimize airspace restrictions and safety impact on general aviation. (23/5) (Updated 2-09)
IAOPA should work with ICAO and State authorities to expeditiously develop UAS standards that will:
provide mutual protection for both RPA and manned aircraft
minimize the allocation of airspace exclusively for RPA operations
fully integrate RPAS into the State airspace systems
create certification and continuing airworthiness standards
ensure adequate training and certification for all RPAS personnel (26/3)

6. IAOPA GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Integrate, not accommodate
No equipage requirements on existing GA fleet because of introduction of drones into the airspace used by GA
No segregated airspace
Safety of existing airspace users is paramount

7. Challenges That Need to be Addressed
Sense and avoid system that ensures adequate level of safety for all airspace users
RPAS Pilot and Aircraft Certification Standards
Lost Link and Frequency Spectrum Integrity
Autonomous Operations and BVLOS Operations Require Special Attention

8. Panel Members
Frank Hofmann
Ken Mead
Christian Schleifer
Damen Golding