Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): 2019 Guide for Virginia’s Airports

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Abstract: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as drones, are growing at an exponential rate throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the world. As of 2019, FAA noted that there were more than 19,000 small UAS registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which creates a potential increase in conflicts between manned aircraft and UAS in the airspace. This document provides guidance on the integration of small UAS on or near public airports in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Publication Year: 2019

Authoring Organization: DOT

Airport Type: All Airports

Resource Type: PDF

Hyperlink: https://doav.virginia.gov/globalassets/pdfs/policy/suas_-guide-for-virginia-airports-2019.pdf

Page Count: 50

Cost: Free

Phase(s): Operations

Functional Area(s): Airspace and Obstruction Management

Keyword(s): Unmanned Aerial System (UAS or UAV)