232 OS Mustangs! Evolution of Unmanned Aerial Systems into Civilian Applications

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1 232 OS Mustangs! C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e A s s e s s - T r a i n Evolution of Unmanned Aerial Systems into Civilian Applications Lt Col Warren Bum Rapp Commander 232 d Operations Squadron

2 Overview Military Operations Overview Civilian Applications Opportunities for Nevada Privacy Issues Summary

3 History of Unmanned Aerial Technologies 1. In 1898, UAS technology(balloon) was put to use in the Spanish-American War, resulting in the first military aerial reconnaissance photos. First unmanned remote controlled boat (Teleautomaton), also used during this conflict Unmanned Aerial Torpedo s designed and tested with help from Elmer Sperry(gyroscope ) and Engineer Glenn Curtiss. Airplanes flew one way flights with no return s- First Remote Control Unmanned Aerial System (Messenger) successfully tested. Two hour flight with a 90 mile accuracy. Also developed by Sperry. 4. WWII German s developed and implemented V-1. First version of jet powered, remote controlled plane that performed a one way cruise missile type mission. 25% Accuracy AQM Lightning Bug- Vietnam Support-3,435 sorties flown: 84% Accuracy Present-Numerous UAS Aircraft from all across the globe. United States, Israel, Asia, and Europe leading in technology development

4 BasicTerminology UAV- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAS- Unmanned Aerial System RPA- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Bum s definition: Flying things without a person in it! Wikipedia Definition: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. Its flight is controlled either autonomously by computers in the vehicle or under the remote control of a pilot on the ground or in another vehicle. The typical launch and recovery method or "Pop and Stop" of an unmanned aircraft is by the function of an automatic system or an external operator on the ground. [1]

5 Humor Moment! C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e A s s e s s - T r a i n UAS EVOLUTION

6 Basic UAS Concept of Operations Launch and Recovery Crew Line of Sight Operations Mile Limitation

7 Basic UAS Concept of Operations Line of Sight Operations Mile Limitation

8 Line of Sight Ops (1995) Satellite RPA CAP Training CAOC Creech AFB C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e 30-50% A s s of e Combat s s - T r Capability a i n in the fight

9 Beyond Line of Sight Ops (2001) Satellite RPA CAP Training CAOC Creech AFB C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e 30-50% A s s of e Combat s s - T r Capability a i n in the fight

10 Remote Split Ops (2003-8) Satellite Training Receiver Farm RPA CAP MCE ANG Support Creech AFB CAOC LRE C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e % 30-50% A s s of e Combat s s - T r Capability a i n in the fight

11 From Military to Domestic Applications Two commonly asked questions? 1. What are the benefits of employing Unmanned Aerial Systems verses using Manned Platforms? 2. How can this new technology be used to benefit the Civilian World? Manned Unmanned VS

12 Benefits of UAS Technologies The best and most concise answer comes from a company called AUVSI (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International) The Benefits of Unmanned Aircraft Systems UAS provide a host of societal benefits that make our citizens safer, more secure and more productive. These aircraft help police, fire and other first responders save lives in the event of natural disasters, locate missing children and help fight wildfires. They assist the Coast Guard in rescue missions and help the Border Patrol keep our nation secure. They boost agricultural production and allow us to better protect the environment. Moreover, UAS have virtually no limitations, with the ability carry out such work in hazardous conditions, darkness, extreme heat, and a host of other conditions that may pose significant risks to manned aircraft. Air National Guard Supports CA Fire Fighters 2013

13 Department of Forestry Utilization of UAS Vegetation Landcover Mapping Forest Health Surveys Riparian Mapping Lake Tahoe Basin Rangeland Assessments Law Enforcement Figure 1. Aerial photo of beetle-caused mortality in High Meadow, August 2008

14 Department of Fish and Game photo Bob DeGross Unmanned aerial vehicles and thermal imaging NPS has been working with USGS and the University of Florida to test small, remotely operated airplanes and heatdetecting sensors for use in detecting pythons in the Everglades. These technologies may be useful to detect and aid in the capture of pythons in their natural habitats.

15 Mining Industry The primary use of aircraft within the mining industry is for exploration; to map out tracts of distant terrain and to explore for potential mineral deposits. The nature of such missions makes the use of UAVs a natural fit, but that is not the only area of mining operations in which unmanned aircraft excel. UAVs are also cost effective. Without the maintenance and staffing costs of helicopters and light aircraft, UAVs are cheaper to run and require less to launch, mobilize, set up, relocate and refuel.

16 Border Patrol Border Patrol uses unmanned aerial vehicles to patrol Southwest Borders to spot illegal immigrants, and drug smugglers.

17 Agriculture RMAX UAS helicopter has been servicing crops in Asia for almost 20 years! Manufactured by Yamaha. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International predicted high demand for agriculture drones that will be able to spray crops with herbicide and pesticide and offer access to cheap, timely data on crop health.

18 Search and Rescue UAS A search and rescue drone is an unmanned aircraft used by emergency responders, such police officers and firefighters, ideal for searching vast areas for missing persons and crime victims in need of rescue. Qube The Canberra-built drone flew over the search area 1.5 x 3 km and successfully located the Outback Joe dummy.

19 Disaster Relief

20 Post Hurricane Support Ku Satellite MCE Video Network LRE Rescue/Relief Personnel Any agency that needs video can be tied in through IP or other means.

21 NASA Hurricane Studies In a paper published in Atmospheric Science Letters, researchers believe cloud seeding marine stratocumulus clouds which cover an estimated quarter of the world s oceans with copious quantities of seawater cloud condensation nuclei that it would help to tame the formation of deadly and destructive hurricanes. C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e A s s e s s - T r a i n UAS EVOLUTION

22 FAA CURRENT REQUIREMENTS FOR UAS OPS IN NATIONAL AIRSPACE (NAS) 1. Certificate of Authorization to utilize requested airspace. Temporary for a crisis, 1-2 years for long term operations. 2. Transponder and some type of anti-collision equipment. (TCAS) 3. Pilots license, Instrument Rated, and current. 4. Chase plane required for Climbs, Decents, and Transits. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) only.

23 Agencies & Institutions Currently Issued UAS COA s Agencies All Four Military Branches DARPA (Homeland Security) Dept of Energy Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Interior and Justice FBI NOAA CIA Local Law Enforcement Agencies in: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Texas, Utah Washington. Major Cities: Arlington, Houston, Miami, Seattle Research Universities Cornell, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Mississippi State, Ohio, Texas A&M, Texas State, Utah State, University of: Alaska/ Arizona/Colorado/Connecticut/Florida/Michigan/ North Dakota/Wisconsin/

24 Humor Moment! Sugar Drone! C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e A s s e s s - T r a i n UAS EVOLUTION

25 FAA CHOOSES NEVADA AS ONE OF ITS 6 UAS TEST SITES! The 6 test sites, scheduled to be operational through 2017, will be developed at the following locations: - University of Alaska: Will help develop standards for state monitoring and navigation, as well as safety. -State of Nevada: Will study standards and requirements for operators. It will also research exactly how air traffic control procedures will change with the introduction of drones into the sky. -New York s Griffiss International Airport: Will focus its research on how drones and commercial airplanes will sense and avoid colliding with each other in congested airspace. -North Dakota Department of Commerce: Will develop airworthiness data as well as reliable links that share information between drones and other aircraft. -Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi: Will develop safety system requirements. -Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Will test failure mode procedure and other risks should a drone malfunction while in the air.

26 Nevada Governor s Office of Economic Development Creates PMO (NIAS) Governor Sandoval holds UAS Selection Press Conference! Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems Dedicated to the safe integration of unmanned systems into the National Airspace System NIAS

27 Nevada s Higher Education use of UAS Technologies! Dr. Lynn Fenstermaker of the Desert Research Institute and Eric Knight of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas pilot a remote control helicopter equipped with a high-resolution digital camera to monitor desert plant health. A drone made by UNLV engineering students Greg Friesmuth and Muhammad Umair Ayub. Dr. Kam Leang of the University of Nevada, Reno Mechanical Engineering Department displays mini-uas.

28 Opportunities for UAS in Nevada The Silver State 1. Mining Industry 2. Department of Forrestry. 3. UNR, UNLV, DRI, and the College of Southern Nevada have all committed to UAS related degrees. 4. Keep Tahoe Blue, Save Walker Lake, Wild Horse Management, Tahoe Basin Pine Beetle Eradication, Sierra Nevada Cloud Seeding Program, Urban Security, Preserving Pyramid Lake, Wildlife Population Management, Earthquake Fault line Studies, Federal Research Grants, Preservation of Historic Sites, Military UAS testing and Development, etc. 5. International Demand for UAS development: European countries seeking out partnerships to train their personnel on UAS systems. 6. Globally, approximately 11 Billion dollars spent annually on UAS research, development, and production. This is forecast to double by 2020.

29 Humor Moment! C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e A s s e s s - T r a i n UAS EVOLUTION

30 Government Agencies/Law Enforcement 1. Privacy issues center around unauthorized surveillance and collection of data 2. Criminal Search Warrants can legally authorize the use of UAS technologies 3. Advanced technologies such as Thermal Energy Camera s bring into question the ability of the average citizen s right to maintain privacy while urban drones exploit these type of technologies. Too intrusive? Lawyers will continue to debate this issue.

31 FAA Concerns for UAS Operations in NAS (3 Obstacles) 1. Sense and Avoid. With reduced visibility from a camera pod, what technologies and procedures will remedy this midair collision safety concern? 2. Develop Frequency Securities to prevent against hackers or possible Terrorist events. What class of UAS must possess this secure technology? 3. How can UAS operations take place without compromising Privacy rights of US Citizens?

32 UAS Economic Outlook for America? 1. Unmanned Aerial technologies are expected to become a $90 billion industry within the next decade and to create 100,000 high-paying American jobs along the way (National Journal, April 13, 2013) 2. AUVSI s findings show that in the first three years of integration more than 70,000 jobs will be created in the United States with an economic impact of more than $13.6 billion. This benefit will grow through 2025 when we foresee more than 100,000 jobs created and economic impact of $82 billion. (AUVSI Economic Report 2013) 3. "It truly is an opportunity in our state for our citizens and students to be on the ground floor of something that is going to part of the future of aviation in our country," said Sandoval, who expects it will mean up to $2.5 billion in economic impact and another $125 million in state and local tax revenue. ( NV Gov Brian Sandoval, Chron, January 2014) C o l l e c t T a r g e t E n g a g e A s s e s s - T r a i n UAS EVOLUTION

33 232 OS Mustangs! Questions? UAS EVOLUTION