Airport Use of Unmanned Aircraft

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) could be used to provide real-time data from unique vantage points to airport stakeholders. The FAA is researching the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), for a number of critical airport applications, including obstruction analysis, pavement inspections, wildlife hazard management, perimeter security, and aircraft rescue and fire fighting. Collaborating with stakeholders, FAA researchers at the William J. Hughes Technical Center are assessing UAS sensors to increase efficiency and reduce runway closure times. High-resolution imagery of airport pavement surfaces can be used to identify signs of aging and distress. 3D models created from geo-referenced images could be used to identify obstructions on or close to an airport surface. The FAA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services, is researching ways to use UAS to monitor and manage wildlife activity on or near an airport. UAS could be used to improve perimeter fence inspections and security at airfields, effectively examining areas that are difficult to reach by foot or ground vehicles. Firefighters could use live video captured from a UAS to make more informed decisions about evacuation, deployment of equipment, and position of personnel when attacking a fire. Working with airport operators, vendors, and other aviation stakeholders, the FAA will play a vital role in the gradual integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the airport environment nation-wide.

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