Safe and Successful Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

1. Safe and Successful Operation of Unmanned Aircraft 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

2. A FAASTeam WINGS Award Webinar

3. Brought to you by: • Experimental Aircraft Association • AvSport of Lock Haven • Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Company • Your FAA Safety Team

4. Understand the terms UAS, UAV, RPV and Drone Comply with the provisions of 14 CFR Parts 48 and 107 Follow the Small UAS registration regulations Integrate your drone safely into the airspace Distinguish between hobby and commercial operations Know Before You Fly! UAS pilots: know the rules Manned aircraft pilots: know what to expect from UAS OBJECTIVES:Upon successful completion of this webinar, you will:

5. FAA authority over unmanned aircraft Unmanned aerial system registration Safety considerations Model aircraft operations Commercial drone operations Commercial drone operator training & licensing SYLLABUSThis webinar will touch upon the following areas:

6. FAAREGULATORYAUTHORITY

7. UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES ARE AIRCRAFT (Huerta v. Pirker, NTSB unanimous ruling, 18 Nov 2014)

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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. • 48.115 Registration: Individuals intending to use the small unmanned aircraft exclusively as a model aircraft. • 48.120 Invalid registration. • 48.125 Foreign civil aircraft.

11. Quiz Time!

12. Model aircraft operations Piloted aircraft operations Commercial drone operations All aircraft operations None of the above The FAA has legal authority to regulate

13. Model aircraft operations Piloted aircraft operations Commercial drone operations All aircraft operations None of the above The FAA has legal authority to regulate

14. MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

15. MODEL AIRCRAFT / UAS

16. 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

17. Interpretive Rule • 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: • 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 • 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

19. Another Question!

20. 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 FAA registration is required for which of the following drones?

21. 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 FAA registration is required for which of the following drones?

22. DRONEREGISTRATIONPROCEDURES

23. Registration • Go to the website: https://registermyuas.faa.gov

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41. 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 Which of the following is not true?

42. 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 Which of the following is not true?

43. SAFETYCONSIDERATIONS

44. 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

45. 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

46. B4UFLY Mobile App • 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/

47. 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/

48. 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

49. Points to Remember Before Flying • 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

50. Points to Remember Before Flying • sUAS model aircraft flown for hobby or recreation only – no commercial operations, compensation of any sort unless authorized by the FAA • Be aware of FAA airspace requirements: 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.