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www.auvsi.org
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About AUVSI About AUVSI
The mission of AUVSI is to promote and support the unmanned systems industry through communication,
education and leadership
AUVSI represents more than 7,000 members from 2,200 organizations in 60 allied countries
In its 40th year, AUVSI is the world’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to unmanned systems
Diverse membership from industry, government, and academia
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Where is the Where is the UAS Industry Today?UAS Industry Today?
The Global UAS Market totals $6.6 Billion
Primarily driven by military investments and research and development
DoD continues to cut spending, however funding continues for unmanned systems
U.S. Presidential Budget Request for 2013: Total funding requested for procurement, operations and maintenance and RDT&E for DoD UAS:
$6.4 billion in 2013 $15 billion + through 2017
* From recent Teal Group reports
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What is the Future of UAS?What is the Future of UAS? Financially the gap will close between the military/defense market and the civil/commercial market
We will begin to see more civil and commercial applications for UAS TacoCopter Medical Supply Drops in Dangerous/Hazardous Environments Cargo and Freight Transport Marine Life Surveillance Tracking Oil Spills
Companies that have traditionally relied on manned platforms/ technologies will have the option to become unmanned
Companies, agencies, organizations that thought they would not be able to afford or need UAS capability will have the technology at their fingertips
Domino’s Pizza or Papa Johns
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Unmanned Applications Abound Unmanned Applications Abound
Border Security
Arctic Research
Firefighting
Flood Monitoring
Crop Dusting
Mining
Farming
Aerial Photography
Real-estate
Communications
Industrial Logistics
Pollution Monitoring
Storm Research
HAZMAT Detection
Asset Monitoring
Event Security
Port Security
Construction
Cargo
Broadcasting
Search & Rescue
Volcanic Research
Pipeline Monitoring
Filmmaking
Crowd Control
Aerial News Coverage
Wildlife Monitoring
Forensic Photography
Power line Surveying
Damage Assessment
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The Sky is Really Becoming The Sky is Really Becoming Our Only Limit…Our Only Limit…
U.S. FAA Reauthorization Bill passed earlier this year
Included were several UAS provisions and AUVSI has been working with government legislators and regulators to make the 2015 deadline for UAS integration a reality
AUVSI worked closely with Congressional offices and the House Aviation Subcommittee on the UAS language that was ultimately included
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FAA Bill UAS ProvisionsFAA Bill UAS Provisions
Setting a 30 Sept. 2015 deadline for full integration of UAS into the national airspace; Requiring a comprehensive integration plan within nine months; Requiring the FAA to create a five-year UAS roadmap (updated annually); Requiring small UAS (under 55lbs) to be allowed to fly within 27 months (similar to sUAS NPRM timeframe); Requiring 6 UAS test sites within six months (similar to the language in the already-passed Defense Authorization bill); Requiring small UAS (under 55lbs) be allowed to fly in the U.S. Arctic, 24-hours-a-day, beyond line-of-sight, at an altitude of at least 2,000 ft, within one year; Requiring expedited access for public users, such as law enforcement, firefighters, emergency responders; Allowing first responders to fly very small UAS (4.4lbs or less) within 90 days if they meet certain requirements
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FAA Update – AUVSI PerspectiveFAA Update – AUVSI Perspective
6 UAS Test Sites• FAA released a request for comment on criteria – comments due early May• FAA hosted 2 webinars to discuss issues with the test sites• Projected timeline and process
Release notice for applications once criteria has been determined Selection by late 2012 First test site operational early 2013
• Funding
Small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking• Originally scheduled to be released for public comment in March 2011• Projected “spring/summer” release
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FAA Update – AUVSI PerspectiveFAA Update – AUVSI Perspective
FAA is extending the COA renewal process from once a year to once every two years
FAA/DOJ/NIJ are working on a law enforcement expedited COA process, which may go into effect THIS year
FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft Program Office recently restructured and is now called the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office• Led by Senior Executive, Jim Williams
AUVSI will continue to update our members via email Action Alerts and on the Advocacy section of the AUVSI website – www.auvsi.org – stay tuned!
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Privacy Concerns with UASPrivacy Concerns with UAS Since the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Bill, AUVSI has fielded more than 50 media
interviews focusing on privacy concerns
AUVSI has met with ACLU and will continue to meet with other concerned stakeholders, such as the Congressional Privacy Caucus and other privacy rights groups
Our message: AUVSI supports the expanded use of unmanned systems, and believes unmanned systems can be used lawfully and responsibly without infringing upon Constitutional rights.
AUVSI believes there is already a robust legal framework to allow UAS to operate without infringing upon Constitutional rights that protect privacy, and that this framework is applicable and sufficient to guide the use of systems operated from the ground
AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America – Privacy Panel
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AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2012North America 2012
6-9 August 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada
Over 500 exhibitors (specialized pavilions and LIVE demonstrations), 8,000 attendees, 40 countries
Panels and workshops focused on:• Law Enforcement Public Safety UAS Information and Education • Privacy and Ethics• Cyber Security Challenges• Military/DoD Program Updates• UAS Airspace Integration• Unmanned Systems Export Regulations• International Opportunities
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What’s AheadWhat’s Ahead Continued Support for Civil and Commercial Applications
• Educating the Community on Small UAS Rule• Collaborating with Public Safety Organizations• Teaming with Liability and Insurance Organizations
Represent the UAS community on the NextGen Institute Management Council (IMC) with AOPA, ALPA, AIA and more
Continue to serve as a Knowledge Source for the industry• Conducting research• Cost benefit analyses• Business cases
Launch Aggressive Public Awareness Campaign
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Contact InformationContact Information
Gretchen WestExecutive Vice President
+1 571 255 7771 (direct)+1 703 505 8373 (mobile)