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11 matches · sUAS
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2025 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
sUAS Agricultural Aerial Application Operational Field Test
One of the most promising uses of aerial applications by a sUAS is on small farms where traditional crewed aerial applicators were not practical due to the limited size of the operations.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2021 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Remote Pilot Situational Awareness with Augmented Reality Glasses: An Observational Field Study
With the use of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) proliferating throughout industry and public safety, it is imperative to ensure safety of flight.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 ERAU Conference paper
Drones are Everywhere!
Drones are everywhere! Using technology to enhance learning in collegiate and secondary school education. Unmanned Aerial Systems are invading our campus at Utah State University, and we see drones flying everywhere.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 ERAU Conference paper
Examining UAS Employment Expectations and Requirements
Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology is radically changing how organizations, such as government agencies, non-profit corporations, and companies, apply aviation resources.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2020 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Evaluating LAANC Utilization & Compliance for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Controlled Airspace
On July 23, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)—the system that processes airspace approvals for sUAS operators in controlled airspa…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2019 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Urban flow and small unmanned aerial system operations in the built environment
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put forth a set of regulations (Part 107) that govern small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) operations.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2018 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
UAS Maintenance: A Critical Component in Maintaining Airworthiness
Over the last several decades, the notion of traditional aircraft design has significantly changed. While there are many modern aircraft that resemble earlier models, their components, systems, and overall architecture h…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2017 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Detecting and Assessing Collision Potential of Aircraft and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by Visual Observers
Visual observers are used to assist the Remote Pilot with maintaining sight of the unmanned aircraft as well as scanning the surrounding airspace for potential collision hazards.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Journal article (IJAAA)
Analysis of the Federal Aviation Administration's Small UAS Regulations for Hobbyist and Recreational Users
Widespread proliferation of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), particularly those used for hobby and recreational purposes, have become a growing problem for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in recent years.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Conference paper
Early Morning Concurrent Session: Unmanned Aerial Systems Certification: Presentation: A Survey of sUAS Operator's FAA Regulation Knowledge
The popularity of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) in the U.S. has expanded rapidly over the past several years. Operators in this fast growing field range from seasoned professionals with years of manned and unmanne…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 ERAU Conference paper
Early Morning Concurrent Session: Unmanned Aerial Systems Certification: Panelists