NASA and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Safety Message

June 01, 2015

NASA projects are flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at an ever-growing rate to complete scientific research, assist other government agencies with emergency response and learn how to safely navigate the National Airspace System along with crewed aircraft. While many weigh just a few pounds, measure flight time in minutes and are limited to line-of-sight control, some weigh thousands of pounds, have international range and utilize satellite-link control. A wide range of potential issues exist.

What are the rules? Who helps researchers and operators understand and follow them? This month's message focuses on SMA requirements for UAS operations in a world of change.

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NASA and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Jun 25, 2015, 17:43 PM
Topic:
Safety Message
Vimeo video i ds:
130895400
Is public:
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Date:
Jun 1, 2015, 04:00 AM

NASA projects are flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at an ever-growing rate to complete scientific research, assist other government agencies with emergency response and learn how to safely navigate the National Airspace System along with crewed aircraft. While many weigh just a few pounds, measure flight time in minutes and are limited to line-of-sight control, some weigh thousands of pounds, have international range and utilize satellite-link control. A wide range of potential issues exist.

What are the rules? Who helps researchers and operators understand and follow them? This month's message focuses on SMA requirements for UAS operations in a world of change.

Video classification:
  • Safety Messages
  • Video Homepage

NASA and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Jun 25, 2015, 17:43 PM
Topic:
Safety Message
Vimeo video i ds:
130895400
Is public:
Yes
Date:
Jun 1, 2015, 04:00 AM

NASA projects are flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at an ever-growing rate to complete scientific research, assist other government agencies with emergency response and learn how to safely navigate the National Airspace System along with crewed aircraft. While many weigh just a few pounds, measure flight time in minutes and are limited to line-of-sight control, some weigh thousands of pounds, have international range and utilize satellite-link control. A wide range of potential issues exist.

What are the rules? Who helps researchers and operators understand and follow them? This month's message focuses on SMA requirements for UAS operations in a world of change.

Video classification:
  • Safety Messages
  • Video Homepage

NASA and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Jun 25, 2015, 17:43 PM
Topic:
Safety Message
Vimeo video i ds:
130895400
Is public:
Yes
Date:
Jun 1, 2015, 04:00 AM

NASA projects are flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at an ever-growing rate to complete scientific research, assist other government agencies with emergency response and learn how to safely navigate the National Airspace System along with crewed aircraft. While many weigh just a few pounds, measure flight time in minutes and are limited to line-of-sight control, some weigh thousands of pounds, have international range and utilize satellite-link control. A wide range of potential issues exist.

What are the rules? Who helps researchers and operators understand and follow them? This month's message focuses on SMA requirements for UAS operations in a world of change.

Video classification:
  • Safety Messages
  • Video Homepage

NASA and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Jun 25, 2015, 17:43 PM
Topic:
Safety Message
Vimeo video i ds:
130895400
Is public:
Yes
Date:
Jun 1, 2015, 04:00 AM

NASA projects are flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at an ever-growing rate to complete scientific research, assist other government agencies with emergency response and learn how to safely navigate the National Airspace System along with crewed aircraft. While many weigh just a few pounds, measure flight time in minutes and are limited to line-of-sight control, some weigh thousands of pounds, have international range and utilize satellite-link control. A wide range of potential issues exist.

What are the rules? Who helps researchers and operators understand and follow them? This month's message focuses on SMA requirements for UAS operations in a world of change.

Video classification:
  • Safety Messages
  • Video Homepage

NASA and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Jun 25, 2015, 17:43 PM
Topic:
Safety Message
Vimeo video i ds:
130895400
Is public:
Yes
Date:
Jun 1, 2015, 04:00 AM

NASA projects are flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at an ever-growing rate to complete scientific research, assist other government agencies with emergency response and learn how to safely navigate the National Airspace System along with crewed aircraft. While many weigh just a few pounds, measure flight time in minutes and are limited to line-of-sight control, some weigh thousands of pounds, have international range and utilize satellite-link control. A wide range of potential issues exist.

What are the rules? Who helps researchers and operators understand and follow them? This month's message focuses on SMA requirements for UAS operations in a world of change.

Video classification:
  • Safety Messages
  • Video Homepage