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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) Process . FAA Vision for UAS Integration. Getting to Integration. Types of UAS Authorization. Public (governmental) Activities completely contained in active Special Use Airspace (Restricted and Warning Areas) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Presented to: Argonne National Laboratory
By: Mark Foisy
Date: July 16, 2014
Federal AviationAdministration
Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) Process
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
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2Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Safe, efficient, and timely integration of
UAS into the airspace
• Safe• Because safety is the FAA’s primary
mission• Efficient
• FAA is committed to reduce delays and increase system reliability
• Timely• FAA is dedicated to supporting this
exciting new technology
FAA Vision for UAS Integration
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3Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Getting to Integration
Today • Accommodation
Mid-term • Transition to
National Airspace System (NAS) Integration
Long-term • Integration into
the NextGen NAS
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4Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Types of UAS Authorization• Public (governmental)
– Activities completely contained in active Special Use Airspace (Restricted and Warning Areas)
– Certificate of Authorization or Waiver (COA)• Civil (non-governmental)
– Type Certifications• Existing type certifications with Insitu (Boeing) and Aerovironment
– Both small UAS– May be used for commercial operations
– Special Airworthiness Certificate in the Experimental Category and Special Flight Permits for production flight testing
• Currently used for development, marketing and research• Rules limit commercial use
– Private recreational use (toys, model aircraft)
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5Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Background• Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Certificate
of Waiver or Authorization (COA) reserved for all UAS flight outside of active Restricted and Warning area airspace.
• Only available for public operators for a specific unmanned aircraft (UA) activity.
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducts a comprehensive operational, technical, and safety review of application.
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6Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Background (cont.)• Provisions or limitations may be imposed to
ensure safe operation with other airspace users.
• In most cases, expect a formal response within 60 working days after a completed application is submitted.
• The COA Online system provides applicants with web-based method of requesting a COA.
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7Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
COA Types
• Standard– A first-time authorization issued to a public agency to
operate in the National Airspace System (NAS)– Typically processed within 60 working days
• Renewal– A reissuance of the initial authorization with no
changes proposed by the proponent– Typically processed within 30 working days
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8Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
COA Process – Standard
COA Process – Renewal
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9Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
COA Applications SubmittedAll data as of 6/20/2014
Applications Submitted
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10Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
All data as of 6/20/2014
Applications Approved
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11Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
All data as of 6/20/2014
Proponent Breakdown
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12Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
All data as of 6/20/2014
Current Authorizations
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13Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Guidance for COAs
• FAA Order 8900.1 Volume 16• http://fsims.faa.gov
– Click “8900.1 Contents”– Drill into Volume 16
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14Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Title 14 CFR Rule for sUASWhile the FAA has been in the throes of developing a sUAS rule…
• February 2012: Public Law 112-95: “FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012”
• Subtitle B, Sections 331-336: Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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15Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Title 14 CFR Rule for sUAS
Latin lesson: “Ex Parte”• Until the sUAS NPRM has been published
for public comment, providing specific information regarding this effort is prohibited by 14 CFR Part 11 “ex parte” communications provision
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16Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Title 14 CFR Rule for sUAS
That being said… • The sUAS rule will only apply to UAS
weighing less than 55 lbs.• It will not apply to Model Aircraft operated in
accordance with Sec. 336 of PL 112-95
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17Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Title 14 CFR Rule for sUAS
• 49 USC § 44711 requires that the proposed rule include: – Provisions for airman certification– Aircraft airworthiness certification
• 49 USC § 44101 requires aircraft registration
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18Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Title 14 CFR Rule for sUASHowever, as mentioned earlier, • PL 112-95 Sec. 333 preempts § 44711
regarding airworthiness certification• Allows the FAA to determine if
airworthiness certification should be required
• The proposed rule will include operational requirements
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19Federal AviationAdministration
Argonne National Laboratory July 16, 2014
FAA.gov/about/initiatives/uas
Guidance for COAs
• FAA Order 8900.1 Volume 16• http://fsims.faa.gov
– Click “8900.1 Contents”– Drill into Volume 16