FAA will hold two webinars scheduled to discuss the identification of six test ranges/sites for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) integration into the NAS. This is a pilot project in response to the congressional mandate found in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, H.R. 658, Section 331(c). The webinars will explain the actions FAA intends to take. A comment period will be opened for feedback on the issue, which will help the agency develop UAS site requirements, standards and oversight activities.
Registration is required for participation in the webinars due to limited space. The webinars have been scheduled to accommodate interested parties in all time zones. The first webinar will take place at 10 a.m. EDT April 10, 2012 (to register, click here) and at 2 p.m. EDT April 11, 2012 (to register, click here).
AAAE Regulatory Affairs staff will participate in the April 10, 2012 webinar, and will submit comments on behalf of association members. Members should submit comments to Natalie Johnston, director – regulatory affairs, by May 1, 2012.
Source: Press Release
We have lot of airspace, pre-planed (ac) training – and range areas in N-9325 Bardufoss area in Troms County, North Norway.
I’m quite sure the land – and airspace owners will find it interesting if the international UAV community would choose Bardufoss as Base Camp for UAV-training.
The commercial air traffic is low in this area.
International training with air – and land forces are something we are familiar with in this area.
Odd-Arthur, this is indeed interesting information. The FAA webinars, though, are specifically about the choice of test sites for integrating UAS into the American National Airspace…