OP 5206 UAS

Question 1

How do UAS help on call

Answer 1

• Help to gain intel

- Help to complete risk vs. gain assessment

Question 2

What is the FAA definition of a UAS

Answer 2

Unmanned Aerial System

Over 250 grams but not more than 55lbs

Question 3

What is a TFR

Answer 3

Temporary Flight Restriction that we can ask for to close the airspace around a call

Question 4

What is an Open Air Space

Answer 4

Air space that hasn’t been close either permanently or with a TFR

Question 5

What is the result of a TFR

Answer 5

Closed Air Space

Question 6

What does FAA stand for

Answer 6

Federal Aviation Administration

Question 7

How long is information gathered from a UAS kept?

Answer 7

It is kept as long as its needed for a particular investigation of a incident

Question 8

What is the processing for attaching a UAS to an incident?

Answer 8

• Request through FCC
• FCC will contact SCC and watch commander
• Watch commander will discuss with pilot
• All aircraft on incident must be informed and agree
• Liaison set up
• UAS will only fly in prescribed area

Question 9

What is the process for requesting a non emergency UAS use?

Answer 9

• Must get approved from AS Emergency Services
• Watch commander and pilot discuss if they can do it
• Request must be made 5 days in advance

Question 10

Who would handle a civilian flying in a TFR?

Answer 10

LE (consider suspending air operations until the situation gets mitigated)

Question 11

Who can approve non emergency use of UAS

Answer 11

Assistant Chief of Emergency Services