With an exponential increase in the number of unmanned aircraft flying in U.S. airspace, Leidos Flight Service is in the process of testing its Leidos UAS Notification Service, which was launched in September.
Leidos Flight Service Tests Drone Deconfliction Program
Key Takeaways:
- Leidos Flight Service has launched and is testing its new UAS Notification Service to prevent conflicts between unmanned and manned aircraft.
- Currently being tested with BNSF Railway under an FAA program, the service allows UAS operators to file "flight plans" that generate NOTAMs to alert other pilots.
- A key aspect of the testing involves beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, a profile currently restricted for civilian UAS operators under Part 107 rules.
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