UAS Integration Switzerland Assessment of OAT UAS Integration into ICAO Class C and D Airspace as standard IFR/VFR Flights

page 2 Axel Maubach, Head Airspace & Routes, Skyguide, 13/14 SEP 2011 Swiss Air Force ADS-95 RANGER UA nominal performance data – Normal speed: 70kts (approx. 1NM/min) – Max speed: 100kts (approx. 1.5NM/min) – Rate of climb: max. 500ft/min – Rate of descent: max. 1500ft/min UA – Dual data link + preprogrammed contingency – Normal + IR Camera – Full Primary and Secondary Radar Picture – Cut down parachute – Fully trained and licensed IFR pilot – Fully certified airframe – Automatic laser guided landing system – Recon, target designation, fire control, etc.

page 3 Axel Maubach, Head Airspace & Routes, Skyguide, 13/14 SEP 2011 ICAO Circular 328 Only relevant for GAT UAS Integration aims at RPA, thereby missing the autonomous part Many statements dont apply for OAT UAS SARPS and PANS not applicable for OAT UAS Still an important first step and also many useful references for the integration of the Swiss RANGER EUROCONTROL Specifications Most up-to-date guidance material for OAT UAS integration Assumption: sense and avoid systems available Workshop held in April 2011 with E. Reuber and M. Lissone

page 4 Axel Maubach, Head Airspace & Routes, Skyguide, 13/14 SEP 2011 Experience so far… Does a combination of detection systems (sense) and procedures to provide effective separation (avoid) substitute a real sense & avoid system? New technologies are a key enabler: S&A systems, automatic collision avoidance; limited influence for ANSP/Regulators. Skyguide has delegated airspace over France, Italy and Germany, but currently without any regulation for UAS cross-border operations, which is not just a roadblock for the UAS operator. Civil regulator assuming a passive role, waiting for the establishment of European standards (Whats the status of the Eurocontrol Specifications? What about UAS operations in airspace class E and G?). How will an ANSPs safety assessment framework deal with UAS? Lesson learned: ATCOs tend to be suspicious about UAS, have them and the ATC unit chiefs involved in the procedure development as soon as possible!

page 5 Axel Maubach, Head Airspace & Routes, Skyguide, 13/14 SEP 2011