Airports and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Volume 1: Managing and Engaging Stakeholders on UAS in the Vicinity of Airports
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Managing and Engaging Stakeholders on UAS in the Vicinity of Airports
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Contents
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Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
Background ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Overview of Airport Management of UAS Operations ............................................................................. 1
Guidebook Audience and Format ................................................................................................................. 1
How to use this Guidebook ............................................................................................................................ 2
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Understanding the Requirements to Manage UAS Operations ........................................ 3
Development of Concept of Operations ...................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1
System Architecture ................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2
Operational Plan ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.3
Personnel Certification Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.4
Key Resources ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Authorization, Approval, and Notification .................................................................................................. 7
2.2.1
Model Aircraft ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2
Other FAA UAS Operational Approval Mechanisms .......................................................................................... 9
2.2.3
Reporting Suspected Unauthorized Use ............................................................................................................... 16
2.2.4
Segregating UAS Traffic .......................................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.5
Airport Operator Review of UAS Operational Requests ................................................................................... 18
2.2.6
Further Resources .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Privacy and Data Considerations ................................................................................................................. 22
Hyperlocal Restrictions and Federal Preemption ...................................................................................... 23
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Safety and Emergency Management Best Practices ....................................................... 25
Safety Management Systems ......................................................................................................................... 25
3.1.1
UAS Considerations for an Airport SMS .............................................................................................................. 25
3.1.2
SMS Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
UAS Contingency Management ................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.1
Elements of a Contingency Plan ............................................................................................................................ 31
3.2.2
Example: Lost Link Procedure Considerations ................................................................................................... 32
3.2.3
Airport Considerations for Contingency Management ....................................................................................... 32
Guidance for Emergency Plans for UAS Operations at Airports .......................................................... 33
3.3.1
UAS Incident/Accident Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.2
Communication Planning ........................................................................................................................................ 34
3.3.3
Alerts and Notifications .......................................................................................................................................... 36
3.3.4
Local Media Coordination ...................................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.5
Post-Emergency Reporting and Recovery Procedures ....................................................................................... 37
3.3.6
Emergency Planning Resources ............................................................................................................................. 38
