Navigating the Drone Airspace Upgrade: Key Insights from UTM Video Deep Dives
The skies are no longer the exclusive domain of crewed aircraft. With the burgeoning drone industry, we’re facing an airspace evolution, a necessary upgrade to handle the increasing volume and complexity of unmanned aerial systems. Unmanned Traffic Management, or UTM, isn’t just a futuristic concept; it’s the crucial infrastructure being built now to ensure safe and efficient drone operations in our shared airspace. From groundbreaking FAA and NASA field tests pushing the boundaries of integration, to international initiatives shaping global standards, and practical system demonstrations offering a glimpse into the future, recent video content provides invaluable perspectives on this critical evolution. Letβs dive into the key takeaways from insightful video discussions shaping the UTM landscape and explore how this "airspace upgrade" is taking flight.
Key Takeaways on Drone UTM Evolution
FAA & NASA UTM Field Tests are Validating the Path Forward: Recent field tests, as highlighted in the "Drone News: Amazon Loses Head of Ops, FAA UTM Field Test…" video, demonstrate tangible progress in UTM development. These tests are not just theoretical exercises; they’re real-world validations of UTM systems, standards, and the critical integration between the FAA and UTM Service Suppliers (USS). This practical approach is essential for policymakers to create effective regulations and enable complex, low-altitude drone operations, especially Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights.
UTM is Essential for Enabling Advanced Drone Operations: The "Why the FAA needs Remote ID…" video aptly frames UTM as the backbone for advanced drone operations. It clarifies how UTM addresses crucial questions around Remote ID, BVLOS, and LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability). Understanding UTM’s operational concept is key to grasping the necessity of Remote ID as a foundational element for airspace awareness and safety in a UTM environment.
Global Collaboration is Driving UTM Standardization: The "SESAR 2020 Project – CORUS…" video emphasizes the international dimension of UTM development through the European U-Space initiative. CORUS represents a collaborative effort to establish a harmonized Concept of Operations for European UTM systems, addressing Very Low Level (VLL) airspace, including airspace around airports. This cross-border cooperation underscores the global need for interoperable UTM solutions to facilitate seamless drone operations worldwide.
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Practical UTM Systems are Emerging and Being Implemented: The "Scenariusz Standardowy NSTS-01 System Pansa UTM…" video provides a practical demonstration of a real-world UTM system in operation β PANSA UTM in Poland. It showcases how drone operators can plan and submit flight plans within controlled airspace using a UTM platform. This video offers a tangible example of UTM implementation and the user interfaces pilots will interact with, bringing the abstract concept of UTM into practical focus.
UTM Development is a Phased and Iterative Process: NASAβs "NASAβs Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final Tests" video, while from 2021, underscores that UTM is a project with distinct phases, culminating in technology transfer to the FAA. This highlights that UTM implementation is not an overnight switch, but a progressive evolution. NASA’s role in research and development is critical in laying the groundwork for the FAA to operationalize and continually improve the UTM system over time.
Regulatory Discussions are Central to UTM Advancement: The "Hearing – Advanced Air Mobility…" video points to the critical role of regulatory bodies and hearings in shaping the future of UTM and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). These forums are essential for discussing policy, addressing challenges, and fostering collaboration between government, industry, and stakeholders to ensure UTM frameworks are robust, safe, and adaptable to the rapidly evolving drone landscape.
Charting the Course: UTM Trends and Future Trajectories
Analyzing these videos reveals clear trends. Firstly, collaboration is paramount. UTM development isn’t happening in isolation; it’s a global endeavor requiring cooperation between agencies like the FAA and NASA, international bodies like SESAR, and diverse stakeholders across the aviation and drone industries. Secondly, practical testing and validation are key drivers. UTM isn’t just theoretical; it’s being rigorously tested in field environments to ensure its efficacy and safety. Thirdly, regulation is actively shaping UTM’s rollout. Discussions are ongoing to establish clear frameworks for UTM operations, addressing aspects from Remote ID to BVLOS authorizations, and integration with existing air traffic management systems.
Looking ahead, we can anticipate several key developments. UTM systems will likely become increasingly automated and sophisticated, incorporating AI and machine learning to handle higher volumes of drone traffic and more complex scenarios. We can also expect greater integration between UTM and traditional Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems to ensure seamless coordination across all airspace users. Furthermore, standardization efforts will intensify globally, paving the way for interoperable UTM systems that support cross-border drone operations and unlock the full potential of drone technology across various industries.
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Upgrade Your Airspace IQ: Watch the UTM Video Highlights
Understanding UTM is no longer optional β it’s essential for anyone involved in the drone industry, from commercial operators to recreational pilots, and even those interested in the broader evolution of our skies. These video highlights offer a concentrated dose of insights into the ongoing airspace upgrade. Take a deeper dive, watch the videos, and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the future of drone flight.
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Drone News: Amazon Loses Head of Ops, FAA UTM Field Test, Skyebrowse Pay-Per-Model, and New FRIA MapPilot Institute8,454 views | 473 | December 15 2023 13:00:06 (34 comments)[ Read more … ]
Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 4 stories for you this week, Amazon loses Head of Safety and Flight operations, FAA and NASA conduct UTM Field Test, Skyebrowse introduces pay-per-model, and the FPVFC releases a FRIA map.
00:00 Introduction 00:22 Amazon Loses Head of Flight Ops 01:08 FAA and Nasa Conduct UTM Field Test 02:39 Skyebrowse Pay-Per-Model 03:17 A New FRIA Map!!!
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Your first story this week is Amazon, who keeps losing people.
Sean Cassidy, the head of Safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs has reportedly left the company. Cassidy, a former Alaska Airlines Pilot, joined Amazon in 2015 to assist Prime Air through the process of obtaining FAA approvals. Amazon received their Part 135 certificate in August of 2020, and deliveries began this year. Over the last year, amazon has had a number of lay-offs including one in January and has lost a number of key players. Amazon hasnβt released any statement or status on their deliveries in the past few months, but weβll keep you updated if we see any updates.
Next up this week is the FAA and NASA, who have conducted a UTM field test. If youβre unfamiliar with the concept of unmanned traffic management, itβs a system that allows a UAS operator to reserve a portion of the airspace for a particular time. These βreservationsβ would assist with deconfliction between UAS traveling at or below 400β in uncontrolled airspace. The test included flights of varying complexity levels, verifying standards, evaluating UTM systems, testing FAA integration with USS, and testing the real world application of all these systems working with ones another. Data collected from the UTM field test is expected to be used by policymakers to enable low-altitude operations, particularly those that will operate beyond line of sight. If youβd like to read the full report, weβll add a link in the description!
Third up this week is Skyebrowse, who is now offering a pay-per model version of their software! Models start at just $3 per model and vary based on the size of the video file. Pay per models will allow you to unlock features, such as download or measurements, that are not available in the βfreemiumβ subscription plan. This works with older models, and we were able to use a model from 2021 and access these tools!
Alright, and last up this week is a map of FRIAs! Due to the UAS Facility maps not containing information about FRIA, Alex Suarez has created a map that contains the locations of approved FRIAs. The map is color coded to differentiate between the 4 CBOs, and for FPVFC, FTCA, and STEMC FRIAs, has precise boundaries. Great job Alex!
Alright, thatβs all weβve got, have a great week and weβll see you on Monday for the live!
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Why the FAA needs Remote ID: A Deep Dive into Unmanned Traffic ManagementPilot Institute19,774 views | 802 | October 13 2021 12:00:15 (265 comments)[ Read more … ]
Join Greg in this video as he introduces the concept of unmanned traffic management or UTM. Following the FAA’s “UTM Concept of Operations 2.0”, many questions about remote ID, BVLOS, and LAANC can be answered. This video is not meant to be a short overview, but rather an in-depth look at the current state of UTM and where we can look for changes in regulation in the coming months and years.
00:00 Introduction 3:04 What is UTM 9:29 Remote ID 14:04 How is this going to work 20:58 BVLOS 29:03 What’s next?
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Hearing – Advanced Air Mobility: The Future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and BeyondHouse Science, Space, and Technology Committee2,508 views | 25 | March 23 2023 16:37:56 (0 comments)[ Read more … ]
Full Committee hearing on Advanced Air Mobility: The Future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Beyond
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NASAβs Drone Traffic Management System Completes Final TestsNASA’s Ames Research Center3,011 views | 64 | April 16 2021 18:05:45 (10 comments)[ Read more … ]
NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management project, or UTM, is working to safely integrate drones into low-altitude airspace. In 2019, the project completed its final phase of flight tests. The research results are being transferred to the Federal Aviation Administration, who will continue development of the UTM system and implement it over time.
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SESAR 2020 Project – CORUS (Concept of Operations for european UTM systems)SESAR5,499 views | 26 | February 22 2018 08:39:17 (1 comments)[ Read more … ]
Drone technology is on the rise. To fully support the rapidly growing drone industry, a harmonized approach for the integration of drones into Very Low Level (VLL) airspace is vital.
CORUS stands for Concept of Operation for EuRopean UTM Systems. It is a Horizon 2020 project, established within the context of SESAR.
Gathering experts from aviation (manned and drone), research and academia, the CORUS consortium will develop and write a concept of operations for U-Space, the European system for management of drones.
CORUS aims to address VLL airspace, also including the airspace around airports.
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