FAA Press release for drone integration program

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Press Release​

For Immediate Release

Date: October 30, 2020 Contact: [email protected]

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) successfully concluded on Oct. 25. The nine state, local and tribal governments that participated in the program have signed new agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue to tackle remaining UAS integration challenges. “The three years of information gathered under the drone Integration Pilot Program will be applied to a new initiative called BEYOND, which will further advance the safe integration of drones into our national space,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “The IPP propelled the American drone industry forward, allowing for unprecedented expansions in testing and operations through innovative private-public partnerships across the country. Now, the BEYOND program will build upon this success, tackling the next big challenges facing drone integration. The Trump Administration remains committed to the safe and innovative development of drone technologies for the benefit of the American people,” said U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios. A Presidential Memorandum launched the IPP in October 2017, setting off a competitive selection process from 149 applicants. Using innovative strategies, the IPP participants and their industry partners crafted successful safety cases to operate under the FAA’s existing regulations. Participants used the regulations to conduct package delivery, inspect pipelines and power lines, assess flood damage, count cattle, respond to 911 calls, inspect aircraft and many other missions. The data from these flights has informed ongoing rulemaking, policy and guidance, and will continue to support future efforts. “At the onset of the public health emergency, many of the IPP participants were able to pivot from their original missions to support the COVID-19 response and recovery, demonstrating the increasing value of drone operations in this new environment,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Eight of the nine participants selected for IPP will participate in BEYOND, including: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority of Virginia Kansas Department of Transportation Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority North Carolina Department of Transportation North Dakota Department of Transportation City of Reno, Nevada University of Alaska-Fairbanks Visit our website for additional information on BEYOND.

 

[JohnLietzke]

I think this a good thing. Continuing to study the impact of drones is better than a definitive ruling. Once drones are more widely used in delivery services, like Amazon and Walmart are exploring, I feel that it will limit municipalities and states from passing more restrictive drone laws and ordinances. The Federal case Singer v. Newton addresses this but it will be a legal mess with each area until the case is upheld or the higher courts choose not hear the appeals to the case.

The FAA appears to have taken the position that drones are a technology and use that needs regulation but have not reacted with dogmatic regulations. The current Federal legislation is seems more about creating reasonable safety regulations.

 

[Otisangb]

I think this a good thing. Continuing to study the impact of drones is better than a definitive ruling. Once drones are more widely used in delivery services, like Amazon and Walmart are exploring, I feel that it will limit municipalities and states from passing more restrictive drone laws and ordinances. The Federal case Singer v. Newton addresses this but it will be a legal mess with each area until the case is upheld or the higher courts choose not hear the appeals to the case.

The FAA appears to have taken the position that drones are a technology and use that needs regulation but have not reacted with dogmatic regulations. The current Federal legislation is seems more about creating reasonable safety regulations.

Ok,
See what senator Feinstein agrees to. She would like the state and towns have control. Take away the powers of the faa. No thanks

 

[hiflyer201]

Once they start deliveries there is going to be a necessity for airspace restrictions. The FAA is going to consider inflight collisions and they are going to call for separation..radar or otherwise. They are going to regulate drone deliveries under something that is very similar to 14 CFR part 135. That's my gut feeling and I sure hope I'm wrong. Long time experience tells me I'm not.

 

[lookout]

How many of these bodies have any idea about aviation?

 

[Thomas B]

How many of these bodies have any idea about aviation?

You mean FAA?

 

[lookout]

You mean FAA?

An Indian tribe or a business investment group?

DOTs are usually only highways and byways.

We're asking for the wrong input from the wrong people.

 

[Thomas B]

Thread closed due to issuance of new FAA regs/requirements for SUVs. Continue here:

FAA Release NEW rules for UAS Operations

This is JUST NOW released so details to follow ASAP! Remote Identification. A good start from DSPA https://dspalliance.org/remote-identification-a-good-start/ New Rules for Ops Over People (& RID) from DSPA New Rules for Ops Over People (& RID) – Drone Service Providers Alliance Nights Ops...

mavicpilots.com

Here’s the 471 page FAA document:

https://www.faa.gov/news/media/attachments/RemoteID_Final_Rule.pdf