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ADS‐B Sense and Avoid System for UAS
Michael F. Moore, CLPAssoc. VP, IP Commercialization & Economic DevelopmentWBT Open Innovation Forum on UASStillwater, OKOctober 30, 2014
Current UAS access to the NAS
• Military:– Segregated Airspace– Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs)
• Public: Certificate of Authorization (COAs)• Private:
– Special Airworthiness Certificate – Experimental Category (non‐commercial use)
– Special Airworthiness Certificate – Restricted Category (Scan Eagle and Puma UAS)
– Exemptions under Section 333 (“Hollywood exemptions”)
Problem of UAS manufacturers and operators
Routine commercial UAS operations are not possible
• Safety problem– UAS must avoid collisions with other aircraft, persons, or property
• Regulatory problem– UAS must comply with applicable sections of 14 CFR
(e.g., “see‐and‐avoid” requirement of 14 CFR § 91.113)
The Regulatory Problem
• UAS commercial operations face regulatory hurdle– FAA identifies UAS as “aircraft” flown by a “pilot” regardless of where the pilot is located.
– UAS must demonstrate compliance with applicable sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to operate.
– However, UAS are not compliant with certain sections of 14 CFR. For instance, the absence of an onboard pilot means that the “see‐and‐avoid” provisions of 14 CFR part 91, § 91.113, cannot be satisfied.
UAS Sense & Avoid Technology
U.S. Patent No. 8,380,367“Adaptive surveillance and guidance system for vehicle collision avoidance and interception”
Source: FAA Sense and Avoid Workshop Final Report
Market opportunity
• Unlimited uses for UAS
• $82 billion in economic impact over the next ten years– 80% precision agriculture– 10% public safety
• Potential for $10M+ in sales over the next 3 years
Source: AUVSI, Economic Impact report, 2013
Patented sense and avoid system and method
• Automatic and airborne– Does not necessitate pilot input– Functions in lost link scenarios
• Multi‐sensor system– Avoids other aircraft, structures, terrain, trees, power lines, severe weather, etc.
• Complies with– Air traffic regulations and procedures (e.g., right‐of‐way rules)– Airspace restrictions (e.g., transit corridor)
Stages of development
2007‐11: Developed/flight tested/miniaturized– First to demonstrate automatic collision avoidance with cooperative aircraft.
Stages of development
2014‐15: First commercial useby inventor:
www.uasaoc.org
www.craftandtheoryllc.com
Licensing OpportunitiesUND related UAV Technologies• Airspace Risk Management System for UAS (8,368,584)
– Allows aircraft de‐confliction and weather avoidance beyond LOS
• Laser System Communications for UAV (13/652,256)– Solves laser problem with ambient light
• Conformal Body Antennas for UAS (62/000,753)– Integrate large antennae’s into airframe for lower power consumption
Conclusion
• Routine commercial UAS operations are currently prohibited
• Sense and avoid system resolves safety and regulatory concerns
• Seeking a licensee to partner for commercial development
• Contact information: Michael F. Moore, Assoc. [email protected]
Tara Kopplin, Licensing [email protected]
@UND_IP_Comm