Challenges and Opportunities in Adopting a Drone Program
So You Think You’re Ready For a Drone Program?
The Public’s Perception of a UAS program
The Reality of a UAS program
Social Media 2009 vs. UAS Programs 2019
Public Perception
Local Govt. Perception
Elected Official's Perception
Policy and Procedure Adoption and
Implementation
Local Emergency Services
Law Enforcement
Compliance Issues
Who’s Responsible?
Partnerships
Spontaneous/Rogue Volunteers
Fire Departments
Law Enforcement
Partnering Agencies
UAS Traffic Management
Board Approval Public Concerns
4
th
Amendment Right
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
Sets requirements for warrants
External attachments for UAS devices
High Resolution cameras
IR Cameras
Advanced listening devices
Weaponizing UAS devices
Board Approval Public Concerns
Liability
Livestock disruption
Personal property damages from UAS
accident
Who’s going to pay?
Board Approval Justification
Risk vs. Reward
Incident response and investigations
Lost person incidents
Damage Assessment
Personnel safety over watch
Improved after action reviews and critiques of training
evolutions/real world events
Certificate of Authorization
“COA” Certificate of Authorization or waiver is an authorization
issued by the Air Traffic Organization to a public operator for a
specific Unmanned Aircraft activity.
Why Harnett chose COA initially
Commissioners wanted governmental approval instead of commercial
Identified non emergent “GIS” vs emergent usage “Public Safety”
Establishment of UAS program
Self certification of pilots
(2015) 333 exemption- Private pilot license staff member
(2019) Daytime waiver included
COA Process Overview
Determine the need
Acquire UAS
Letter of Authorization
Access to CAPS “COA Application Process”
Establish policies
Submit application
Provide FAA requested updates
Await review results
Letter of Authorization
Letter from your City, County, or State Attorney’s office declaring
that your police or fire department is in fact a public entity.
This public letter of declaration should be submitted by the
attorney’s office and mailed directly to the FAA, naming you as
a technical point of contact
Access given to COA portal
FAA CAPS Application
Organization demographics
Program Manager
Where you will fly
UAV Specifications
Procedures/Policies
Pilots/Training
Aircraft Specifications
Serial Number
Weight
Flight Speed
Endurance
Range
GPS
Navigational Lighting
IR Payload
Obstacle Detection
Flight Data Recording
Airworthiness Statement
What/Who determines aircraft to be
airworthy
Policies
Emergency Procedure
Fire
Loss of Link
Line of sight Lost
Loss of engine
Inclement weather
Medical Emergency crew/non-crew
Airborne collision
Available resources to aid
Policies
Lost Communications
Onscene comms
Primary/Backup
Lost comms between UAS staff
PIC & ATC Notifications
Policies
Lost Link
Preflight actions
Airborne actions
Training
Establish policy
Training requirements
Special Government interest
First responders and others organizations responding to natural disasters or
other emergency situations may be eligible for expedited approval through
our Special Governmental Interest (SGI) process. Operations that may be
considered include:
Firefighting
Search and Rescue
Law Enforcement
Utility or Other Critical Infrastructure Restoration
Incident Awareness and Analysis
Damage Assessments Supporting Disaster Recovery Related Insurance
Claims
Media Coverage Providing Crucial Information to the Public
FAA Contact
COA
9-AJR-36-UAS@faa.gov
SGI
9-ator-hq-sosc@faa.gov
Exploring the complexities involved in establishing a drone program, this content discusses public perceptions, realities, policy considerations, partnerships, board approvals, liability concerns, justifications, and the process of obtaining a Certificate of Authorization. It delves into issues such as public concerns regarding privacy and safety, liability for damages, risk assessment versus rewards, and the importance of proper authorization for unmanned aircraft activities. The content highlights the diverse considerations involved in implementing a drone program, ranging from public perceptions to legal implications, and the need for thorough planning and adherence to regulations.
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Social Media 2009 vs. UAS Programs 2019 Public Perception Local Govt. Perception Elected Official's Perception
Policy and Procedure Adoption and Implementation Local Emergency Services Law Enforcement Compliance Issues Who s Responsible?
Partnerships Spontaneous/Rogue Volunteers Fire Departments Law Enforcement Partnering Agencies UAS Traffic Management
Board Approval Public Concerns 4thAmendment Right Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures Sets requirements for warrants External attachments for UAS devices High Resolution cameras IR Cameras Advanced listening devices Weaponizing UAS devices
Board Approval Public Concerns Liability Livestock disruption Personal property damages from UAS accident Who s going to pay?
Board Approval Justification Risk vs. Reward Incident response and investigations Lost person incidents Damage Assessment Personnel safety over watch Improved after action reviews and critiques of training evolutions/real world events
COA Certificate of Authorization or waiver is an authorization issued by the Air Traffic Organization to a public operator for a specific Unmanned Aircraft activity. Why Harnett chose COA initially Commissioners wanted governmental approval instead of commercial Identified non emergent GIS vs emergent usage Public Safety Establishment of UAS program Self certification of pilots (2015) 333 exemption- Private pilot license staff member (2019) Daytime waiver included
COA Process Overview Determine the need Acquire UAS Letter of Authorization Access to CAPS COA Application Process Establish policies Submit application Provide FAA requested updates Await review results
Letter of Authorization Letter from your City, County, or State Attorney s office declaring that your police or fire department is in fact a public entity. This public letter of declaration should be submitted by the attorney s office and mailed directly to the FAA, naming you as a technical point of contact Access given to COA portal
FAA CAPS Application Organization demographics Program Manager Where you will fly UAV Specifications Procedures/Policies Pilots/Training
Aircraft Specifications Serial Number Weight Flight Speed Endurance Range GPS Navigational Lighting IR Payload Obstacle Detection Flight Data Recording
Airworthiness Statement What/Who determines aircraft to be airworthy
Policies Emergency Procedure Fire Loss of Link Line of sight Lost Loss of engine Inclement weather Medical Emergency crew/non-crew Airborne collision Available resources to aid
Policies Lost Communications Onscene comms Primary/Backup Lost comms between UAS staff PIC & ATC Notifications
Policies Lost Link Preflight actions Airborne actions
Training Establish policy Training requirements
Special Government interest First responders and others organizations responding to natural disasters or other emergency situations may be eligible for expedited approval through our Special Governmental Interest (SGI) process. Operations that may be considered include: Firefighting Search and Rescue Law Enforcement Utility or Other Critical Infrastructure Restoration Incident Awareness and Analysis Damage Assessments Supporting Disaster Recovery Related Insurance Claims Media Coverage Providing Crucial Information to the Public
FAA Contact COA 9-AJR-36-UAS@faa.gov SGI 9-ator-hq-sosc@faa.gov
