uas--unmanned aerospace systems
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“Unmanned Aerospace Systems—An Overview of Applications and
Operations”
The Webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (USA)(11 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Central)worldwide.erau.edu/webinars
Today’s Agenda
• Introductions• Presentation by Prof. David Thirtyacre• Questions and Answers• ERAU UAS-related degree program• Upcoming Webinar• Attendance Certificate
Professor David Thirtyacre• Assistant Professor, ERAU• Col., USAF (ret.)—27 years duty• 3,500 hours in fighter aircraft• Director of Advanced Programs, U.S. Air
Force Warfare Center • Advanced program operation, including
UASs for USAF• M.A.S. Embry-Riddle
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sUAS Training; What’s Next?
David Thirtyacre College of Aeronautics
Unmanned Flight Operations
• UAS ->aircraft without an operator or flight crew onboard– Remotely controlled– Used for military and civilian (and eventually commercial) tasks without risk to human
operators/crew
• Numerous terms for UAS– Aeromodeling– Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV; remote air vehicle element of UAS)– Unmanned Aerospace Systems (UAS) – Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)– Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) – Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)– Aerial Target Drone (drone)
UAS Definition
• Many technology driven markets of last 50 years characterized by “S” curve
• Represented by three key phases in product development– Technological innovation– Growth– Maturity
Industry Growth
• Need to be better, cheaper, or faster
• More capability at less cost encourages market growth
425 manufactures in 2014 (UAVGlobal.com)
Many similar designs/capability Many similar mission sets Acquisition cost dropping Limited quality control Limited supply chain integrity Limited operating instructions Limited software testing Limited maintenance procedures Limited documentation Limited regulation?
Hobbyist use Commercial use
Limited training?
UAS Manufacturing
Recent NTSB ruling that sUAS are aircraft FAA can regulate No careless or reckless operations
Commercial use requires: Special Airworthiness Certificate (Civil operators) Certificate of Authorization or Waiver (Public operators) Part 333 exemptions (Civil operators)
Hobbyist Community of practice guidelines
Regulations
Limitations Less than: 55lbs (25kg), 100mph (87kts), 500ft AGL Visual line-of-sight only (close enough for operator to see)
First Person View (FPV) doesn’t count No operations over persons Day only Operations in B, C, D and E airspace with permission from ATC Operations in Class G airspace without permission No careless or reckless operations
FAA Proposed Part 107Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)Commercial sUAS
Operator Certification Pilots of sUAS considered “Operators” Pass an initial aeronautical knowledge test Be vetted by the Transportation Security Administration Obtain operator certificate (small UAS training) Must be 17years old Report accidents Ensure sUAS is safe to fly Recurrent aeronautical test every 24 mos
FAA Proposed Part 107Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)Commercial sUAS
If NPRM as written: General Aeronautical knowledge (FAA testing center)
Airspace, weather, aerodynamics, communications, etc Operators Certificate
Qualifications to instruct? On what type (RW, FW, Hybrid, manufacturer?) Written exam? Practical exam? To what standard?
All trained on platforms with limited procedures
Training
Manufacturer Checklists
ERAU Initial Checklist
PREFLIGHT Flight Takeoff area…… level, unobstructed view >50ft from spectators check for other uas ops Aircraft Battery ………. installed, fully charged Transmitter Battery….. > 50% charge Tablet Battery………… > 25% charge Propellers Tight………… check Damage……... check Locks……….. secure Airframe No Damage…. check Antennas……. check Landing gear… check Camera SD card ……… check installed Filter………… as required Gimbal ……… check Transmitter Tablet……….. connected, secure Harness ……… on Antennas……. vertical
BEFORE STARTING MOTORS Aircraft....…………… >10ft, pointing away Transmitter…………… on Tablet………………… on Pilot App……………... start Flight Mode Switch….. P Aircraft Power……….. on Transmitter Link……… green Aircraft GPS…………. green flash Pilot App A/C Status…… safe to fly Flight Mode…. P-GPS Battery Line…. check Compass……………… calibrate Pilot App Home Point….. check Home Altitude.. check Max Rng/Alt… check Camera Settings……… as required
ERAU Initial Checklist
ERAU Knowledge Tests
1. A _____________ light on the aircraft indicates it is safe to flyA. Flashing YellowB. Flashing GreenC. Double Flashing GreenD. All the above
2. A _____________ light on the aircraft indicates it is safe to fly but GPS is not available
A. Steady GreenB. Flashing GreenC. Double Flashing GreenD. All the above
3. (T/F) Vision Positioning (VP) is always on unless there is a malfunction 4. Although VP will function below ________ meters, it is most accurate below _________meters 5. Greater than 50% charge on the transmitter radio is indicated by
A. 2 solid white lightsB. 2 solid and 1 flashing white lightsC. 3 solid white lightsD. 3 solid and 1 flashing white lights
Adopt FAA protocols for training and certification Ground School
New emphasis on communications Written Test required for each platform
Experimental aircraft still require knowledge test Practical Tests
Including emergency procedures Recurring Evaluation
ERAU-W Unmanned FlightOperations Approach
sUAS manufacturing, training and commercial use are all growth areas
FAA NPRM indicates direction of regulations FAA certified training and testing will be required to
operate sUAS for commercial use The sUAS training market is in the infancy stage Common operating procedures only exist inside
organizations
Summary
Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Systems Applications (BSUSA)120 credit undergraduate degree program:
• 36 General Education credits• 48 UAS Core credits• 36 credits in the three possible tracks:
Administration, Operations, Development
•Degree focus: The application of unmanned systems and related technologies. Concentration in the areas of administration, operation, and development of unmanned systems will enable graduates to immediately assume professional responsibilities within the industry.
BSUSA Overview
Master of Science in Unmanned Systems (MSUS)– 36 credit graduate degree program (12 courses)– Core: 9 courses and concentration of 3 elective courses for customization of degree– Covers all domains (air, space, ground, and maritime)– Creates opportunities to develop and use skills necessary to establish or advance a
successful career in today’s competitive and collaborative working environment
• Degree Focus: Focus on application, development, and management of unmanned systems, policies, regulations, and related technology to meet the dynamic needs and challenges of industry
MSUS Overview
Upcoming Webinar:
• June 9 Interviewing to Get the Job
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