UAS Technology and its Regulations - 15 minute …cumberlandurisa.org/docs/Muncy_PrecisionProducts_UAS.pdf · - 15 minute presentation - Eric Muncy Geospatial Sales Consultant

UAS Technology and its Regulations

- 15 minute presentation -

Eric Muncy Geospatial Sales Consultant

www.yourprecision.com

UAV? Drone? Tomato…..Tomato…. Same Thing Right?

What is UAS? An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a

drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. Its flight is controlled either autonomously by computers in the vehicle, or under the remote control of a pilot on the ground or in another vehicle.

The term unmanned aircraft system (UAS) emphasizes the importance of other elements beyond an aircraft itself. A typical UAS consists of the: unmanned aircraft (UA) control system, such as Ground Control Station (GCS) control link, a specialized datalink other related support equipment.

Credit: Wikipedia.org


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_Control_Station

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datalink


What are UAS used for?

•Military applications (“drones”) –Surveillance –Unmanned strike capabilities •Civilian applications –Research data collection •Universities, Federal & state agencies, private businesses –Mapping •Government agencies, mining & oil industry, surveyors –Emergency assessment & response •Private businesses, search & rescue –Precision agriculture, species monitoring, forensics •Universities, Federal & state agencies, private businesses –Mapping •Earthquake, tsunami, avalanche, wildfire, search & rescue –Commercial interests, including real estate, property inspection, surveying, photo tours,

deliveries, and more


Sensors

Cameras Color IR Thermal


Sensors

LIDAR


Sensors Chemical/Gas Detection or ?


OVER 195 PAGES FRAMEWORK PUBLIC MEETINGS TO DISCUSS RULES ALLOWS FOR CHANGES/ ADDITIONS

Proposed Rules


333 – EXEMPTION DOCUMENT FOR COMMERICAL USE OF UAV AGL – ABOVE GROUND LEVEL COA – CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION GCS – GROUND CONTROL STATION PIC – PILOT IN COMMAND RTF – READY TO FLY RTL – RETURN TO LAUNCH (RETURN TO HOME) SAC – SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE SUAS – SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM UAS – UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM UAV – UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE VLOS – VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT

Terms

Key Requirements for SACs Manufacturers

Experimental category for non-type certified aircraft

Aircraft Requires a FAA registration Airworthiness of aircraft is approved by FAA

Operator

PPL and 2nd Class Medical Observer and Pilot must have 2nd Class Medical

Airspace

Determined by agreement among Flight Standards, Air Traffic Control, and Manufacturing Authority


Key Requirements for Section 333 Civil Proponent

Interested in commercial operation

Aircraft No clear requirement on aircraft ownership Ownership of aircraft airworthiness is currently unknown

Operator

May require CPL in order to perform “for-hire” work Exemption can be requested

Airspace

Automatically issued with a "blanket" 200-foot nationwide COA with certain restrictions around airports, restricted airspace, and other densely populated


Key Requirements for COAs Public Entities

Public universities, law enforcement, department of transportation, etc.

Aircraft Must be owned by the proponent Airworthiness of aircraft is self-certified by proponent

Operator

PPL Ground school passing grade for Class G airspace PPL for controlled airspace (other than G) Observer and Pilot must each have a current 2nd Class Medical

Airspace

Controlled or uncontrolled airspace, but not class B Determined by agreement among Flight Standards and Air Traffic Control



Types of UAS Operations

Hobby / Recreational

Commercial / For Profit

Governmental / Public


UAS Operations: Hobby

Do need to register UAV with FAA and pay $5 fee

Do not need COA

Must fly below 400 feet

Must be in eyesight of UAV

Be aware of weather conditions, surroundings, and environment


UAS Operations: Government

Do not need 333 exemption

Do need a COA





UAS Operations: Commercial

Do need 333 exemption

Do need a COA





WHICH UAV WOULD BE BEST FOR YOU?


Wait…..

Know your local, state, federal laws

Know your liabilities

Know your UAV

Know your environment

Be safe and keep others/property safe


What Projects do you have currently and in the future

Power

Camera

Flight Controller/Gimbal


https://www.faa.gov/uas B4UFLY Smartphone App (for iOS and Android) http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/ http://www.regulations.gov https://www.uavs.org http://theuavdigest.com/ http://uavwire.com/

Resources

http://uavwire.com/


Questions?

Eric Muncy

Mapping GIS Consultant

Ph: 502-459-1300

Cell Ph: 859-321-3675

Email: [email protected]


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UAS Technology and its Regulations - 15 minute …cumberlandurisa.org/docs/Muncy_PrecisionProducts_UAS.pdf · - 15 minute presentation - Eric Muncy Geospatial Sales Consultant