UNCREWED UPDATE from AUVSI Join AUVSI and the FAA to Shape the Future of Uncrewed Aviation
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and drone technology have the potential to disrupt every economic sector including public safety, wireless communications, agricultural surveying and package delivery. These possibilities have captured the imagination of aviation leaders and the general public alike.
As Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said at XPONENTIAL this year, “Suddenly, we can do things that once only existed in the minds of science fiction writers.”
But realizing the full potential of autonomous and uncrewed aviation will require careful, thoughtful collaboration between policymakers and industry innovators. Everyone will need equitable access to national airspace to research and develop next-generation solutions — including operators of aircraft both small and large, in civil and commercial sectors. And the public needs reassurance that these new technologies can be trusted.
Nolen specifically points to a few “key enablers” that are necessary to ensure the effective adoption of drones and AAM:
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• Ensuring safety for all users of the National Airspace System.
Using Remote ID to confirm identification and location information for any aircraft.
Unlocking routine, scalable flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
• Testing and proving the airworthiness of eVTOL aircraft.
Together, these factors will move us a few steps closer to innovations that can transform everyday life. Throughout the rest of this year, multiple milestones will mark our collective progress on each initiative.
In May, the FAA released an updated blueprint for AAM operations that provides a roadmap for integrating air taxis into the national airspace, and the agency expects to publish a complementary AAM Implementation Plan soon. Throughout the summer, further
debate and decisions will occur at the federal level regarding the FAA’s reauthorization. In September, all drone pilots will be required to meet Remote ID operating requirements.
How can you best prepare your organization for all the changes ahead? The first step is to join the conversation.
This August, the FAA and AUVSI are cohosting two events in Baltimore, both focused exclusively on drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
At the 8th Annual FAA Drone Symposium Aug. 1-2, join the discussion about the FAA’s plans for safe integration and innovation, including BVLOS operations and UAS Traffic Management. Immediately following the symposium on Aug. 2-3, join the inaugural AAM Summit to share your perspective on the future of aviation and transportation.
Both events will include leaders from government agencies, research institutions, international organizations, commercial operators, and enterprise users. Together, they’ll find new ways to overcome the obstacles holding our industry back and to identify new pathways to success.
“These forums will give us a chance to identify challenges early, and develop solutions together,” Nolen says. “This will help us ensure safety, while giving maximum thrust to the great progress the industry is making.”
As the National Airspace System becomes crowded with new entrants and new technologies, we must find consensus-based solutions that enhance safety while cultivating innovation and inclusion — and shape the next era of aviation.
Click here to register for the FAA Drone Symposium. Click here to register for the AAM Summit.
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