So You Want To Be a Commercial Drone Pilot? Prof. H. Paul Shuch, Ph.D., CFII, DPE 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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

A FAASTeam WINGS Award Webinar Presentation Copyright © 2019

Brought to you by: Bloomsburg Airport AvSport of Lock Haven Your FAA Safety Team Presentation Copyright © 2019

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! Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

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MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Presentation Copyright © 2019

MODEL AIRCRAFT / UAS Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

FAA REGULATORY AUTHORITY Presentation Copyright © 2019

(Huerta v. Pirker, NTSB unanimous ruling, 18 Nov 2014) UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES ARE AIRCRAFT (Huerta v. Pirker, NTSB unanimous ruling, 18 Nov 2014) Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

PART 48—REGISTRATION AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT Presentation Copyright © 2019

DRONE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Presentation Copyright © 2019

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

iOS and Android versions now available 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/ Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

Visual Line of Sight Presentation Copyright © 2019

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“Houston, we have a problem.” Presentation Copyright © 2019

All aircraft share the same airspace 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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

Be aware of FAA airspace requirements: http://www.faa.gov/uas/tfr/ 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. Presentation Copyright © 2019

COMMERCIAL DRONE OPERATIONS Presentation Copyright © 2019

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The FAA’s small commercial drone rules took effect on 29 August 2016 The FAA’s small commercial drone rules took effect on 29 August 2016. They require the drone operator to hold a Remote Pilot certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft System rating. AvSport’s Chief Flight Instructor became the nation’s third licensed commercial drone pilot at zero dark eighteen (06:18) that morning. Presentation Copyright © 2019

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COMMERCIAL DRONE OPERATOR TRAINING Presentation Copyright © 2019

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ALREADY A LICENSED PILOT? The FAA grants commercial drone privileges to anyone holding any level of certificate above Student Pilot. That means a Sport Pilot Certificate is sufficient! The Light Sport industry has been training students for the past fifteen years to earn Sport Pilot licenses at a fraction of the cost required to achieve the traditional Private Pilot certificate. Presentation Copyright © 2019

But, first you need to take an online sUAS operator’s course: Presentation Copyright © 2019

And receive a completion certificate: Presentation Copyright © 2019

And then apply via IACRA: Presentation Copyright © 2019

Or, file an FAA Form 8710-13 with a DPE, CFI, or FSDO: Presentation Copyright © 2019

NOT YET A LICENSED PILOT? 14 CFR Part 107 introduces standards for development of a remote pilot certificate with an sUAS rating. You’ll need to take a knowledge test Home study, or classes to prepare you Pass test at a computer testing center Then, you apply via IACRA or 8710-13 Presentation Copyright © 2019

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TRAINING PROGRAM (AvSport shameless plug…) The Country’s First COMMERCIAL DRONE OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM (AvSport shameless plug…) Presentation Copyright © 2019

Commercial sUAS Pilot in Command course Runs on three consecutive days (Tuesday through Thursday) Four hours of classroom ground instruction each morning Two hours of flight instruction each afternoon This allows you to gain experience operating our drones Classes limited to just five students (first come, first served) Maximizes individual attention and hands-on training. Tuition just $650 per student (plus state sales tax) Includes training materials and supplies Does not include knowledge test fee (set by testing center) Presentation Copyright © 2019

Federal Aviation Regulations Airspace Weather Loading and Performance Our Commercial Drone Operator Training curriculum complies with FAA Airman Certification Standards, and encompasses instruction in the following areas: Federal Aviation Regulations Airspace Weather Loading and Performance Operations Presentation Copyright © 2019

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Lorri Bennett (Aerospace Engineer) Presentation Copyright © 2019

(Wireless Internet Provider) Matt Hoppes (Wireless Internet Provider) Presentation Copyright © 2019

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(Commercial Videographer) Eric Stashak (Commercial Videographer) Presentation Copyright © 2019

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FINAL THOUGHTS Presentation Copyright © 2019

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For additional guidance, please visit www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.faa.gov/uas/regulations_policies Presentation Copyright © 2019

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 Presentation Copyright © 2019

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