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City of Herrington, KS
Herrington, KS
Governmental Body/Entity: City of Herrington, KS
Type of Drone: CQ-10A Snowgoose
Status: Active
General Location of Drone Activity: Herrington, KS
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The CQ-10A is scheduled to fly this May 2011 as part of the City of Herington Kansas proposed Mega Disaster UAS Response Force (MDURF) proposal pending with the US Department of Homeland Security (See Congressman now Senator Moran's letter to DHS Secretary Napolitano dated March 19th, 2010). Currently we are working to fly the CQ-10A in support of the Japan disaster relief crisis where the goal is to have all three operational as soon as possible. The Air Worthiness Release certificate issued by the City of Herington under the Public Use Aircraft law will remain valid with scheduked inspections conducted by the Kansas State University UAS Department who acts as the City of Herington UAS Technical inspection agent under the Kansas UAS Network MOA dated May 2008. THE GOAL OF THIS COA IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SURPLUS CQ-10As AS A HOMELAND SECURITY PLATFORM. CURRENT EFFORT IS TO PREPARE THE AIRCRAFT FOR POSSIBLE DEPLOYMENT TO JAPAN WITH A RAIOLOGICAL SENSORs TO BE MOUNTED IN JAPAN with the following goal to support the 2011 Hurricain season.
Effective Dates: May 26, 2011-May 25, 2012
Comments: This is a parafoil system (like a parachute) and is billed as the "World's First Production Cargo UAS" (see "COA_SYSTEM_IMAGE.jpg"
Link to Records:
The CQ-10A is scheduled to fly this May 2011 as part of the City of Herington Kansas proposed Mega Disaster UAS Response Force (MDURF) proposal pending with the US Department of Homeland Security (See Congressman now Senator Moran's letter to DHS Secretary Napolitano dated March 19th, 2010).
Currently we are working to fly the CQ-10A in support of the Japan disaster relief crisis where the goal is to have all three operational as soon as possible.
The Air Worthiness Release certificate issued by the City of Herington under the Public Use Aircraft law will remain valid with scheduked inspections conducted by the Kansas State University UAS Department who acts as the City of Herington UAS Technical inspection agent under the Kansas UAS Network MOA dated May 2008. THE GOAL OF THIS COA IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SURPLUS CQ-10As AS A HOMELAND SECURITY PLATFORM. CURRENT EFFORT IS TO PREPARE THE AIRCRAFT FOR POSSIBLE DEPLOYMENT TO JAPAN WITH A RAIOLOGICAL SENSORs TO BE MOUNTED IN JAPAN with the following goal to support the 2011 Hurricain season.
Training and/or operational flights
This is a parafoil system (like a parachute) and is billed as the "World's First Production Cargo UAS" (see "COA_SYSTEM_IMAGE.jpg"

U.S. Dept of Energy
Butte, ID
Governmental Body/Entity: U.S. Dept of Energy
Type of Drone: Raven RQ11A/B Wasp
Status: Active
General Location of Drone Activity: Butte, ID
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Idaho National Laboratory (INL)--a multi-purpose US Dept. of Energy Laboratory--carries out a variety of research and development using small, under 65 lb unmanned aircraft flying in class G airspace over its controlled access boundary, and based at a dedicated UAS paved runway. The INL has maintained FAA approved UAS operations via the COA process since 2004, and has accumulated hundreds of flight hours. This COA application covers flight of Aervironemt Raven RQ11A/B type unmanned fixed wing airplanes, using an electric power plants of approximately 0.6kW HP. Typically Raven RQ11A/B flights occur five days each month in clement weather, and only occasionally during winter. A typical flight day will have two to six flights of about 50 minutes duration each. Flights are day VFR.
Effective Dates: 11/2/2010-11/1/2011 (DOE has various COAs from 2007-2011 and notes that it has had COAs since 2004)
Comments: The COA notes "US DOE INL has several UA operations proposed in the depicted operations area." (see "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT.pdf" at p. 6)
Link to Records:
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL)--a multi-purpose US Dept. of Energy Laboratory--carries out a variety of research and development using small, under 65 lb unmanned aircraft flying in class G airspace over its controlled access boundary, and based at a dedicated UAS paved runway. The INL has maintained FAA approved UAS operations via the COA process since 2004, and has accumulated hundreds of flight hours.
This COA application covers flight of Aervironemt Raven RQ11A/B type unmanned fixed wing airplanes, using an electric power plants of approximately 0.6kW HP.
Typically Raven RQ11A/B flights occur five days each month in clement weather, and only occasionally during winter. A typical flight day will have two to six flights of about 50 minutes duration each. Flights are day VFR.
Operation of the Raven A & B [and the Wasp], Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G airspace at or below 1,200 feet above ground level (AGL) over the Idaho National Laboratory Complex. The proponent has requested and understands that by issuing a single COA for multiple aircraft that if the COA is suspended and/or terminated for any reason based on an issue/incident with one type of aircraft that all aircraft covered under this COA will also not be allowed to operate. See special provisions.
(DOE has various COAs from 2007-2011 and notes that it has had COAs since 2004)
The COA notes "US DOE INL has several UA operations proposed in the depicted operations area." (see "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT.pdf" at p. 6)

Eastern Gateway Community College
Jefferson, OH
Governmental Body/Entity: Eastern Gateway Community College
Type of Drone: Nano Shrike III UAS
Status: Active
General Location of Drone Activity: Jefferson, OH
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) intends to provide training in the operation of UAS including the use and integration of UAS payload systems as a safe and effective tool for law enforcement, emergency responders and other government agencies. EGCC is one of 30 Ohio community colleges and universities selected as sites for terrorism training under the Ohio Homeland Security Training Alliance. The EGCC UAS training program will be included as a course offered to emergency service professionals. The EGCC UAS program will provide emergency service professionals access to standardized training which will include simulated UAS operations, scenario based flight training and best practices and procedures. As Emergency service administrators become more familiar with UAS applications, they will have access to relevant and practical training, reducing the need of individual COA requests. The frequency of flight is anticipated to be five or less days a week.
Comments:
Link to Records:
The Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) intends to provide training in the operation of UAS including the use and integration of UAS payload systems as a safe and effective tool for law enforcement, emergency responders and other government agencies.
EGCC is one of 30 Ohio community colleges and universities selected as sites for terrorism training under the Ohio Homeland Security Training Alliance. The EGCC UAS training program will be included as a course offered to emergency service professionals.
The EGCC UAS program will provide emergency service professionals access to standardized training which will include simulated UAS operations, scenario based flight training and best practices and procedures. As Emergency service administrators become more familiar with UAS applications, they will have access to relevant and practical training, reducing the need of individual COA requests.
The frequency of flight is anticipated to be five or less days a week.

Mississippi Dept of Marine Resources
Jackson, MS
Governmental Body/Entity: Mississippi Dept of Marine Resources
Type of Drone: Draganflyer X6
General Location of Drone Activity: Jackson, MS
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) would like to use a small (2.5 lb) remote-controlled helicopter camera to perform very low-level (less than 50 feet AGL) photo reconassaince in uninhabitated open march areas. The purpose of the flights would be to aid in early detection of new populations of a Federally listed Noxious Weed, giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) that has become increasing problematic in the South producing significant harm to the environment and economy. Operations of the Draganflyer X6 would take place in class G airspace during daylight hours. The small electric helicopter would launch and recover from the deck of an MDMR survey boat at various places in Pascagoula River when water depths become too shallow to continue surveying by boat. Aircraft would be flown at an elevation of 5-20 feet AGL and no further than 1000 feet horizontal distance from the survey boat. The purpose of launching the UAV is to take very low level photos of the marsh.
Comments:
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) would like to use a small (2.5 lb) remote-controlled helicopter camera to perform very low-level (less than 50 feet AGL) photo reconassaince in uninhabitated open march areas. The purpose of the flights would be to aid in early detection of new populations of a Federally listed Noxious Weed, giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) that has become increasing problematic in the South producing significant harm to the environment and economy.
Operations of the Draganflyer X6 would take place in class G airspace during daylight hours. The small electric helicopter would launch and recover from the deck of an MDMR survey boat at various places in Pascagoula River when water depths become too shallow to continue surveying by boat. Aircraft would be flown at an elevation of 5-20 feet AGL and no further than 1000 feet horizontal distance from the survey boat. The purpose of launching the UAV is to take very low level photos of the marsh.

Ohio University
Belpre, OH
Governmental Body/Entity: Ohio University
Type of Drone: AUAV-Galah Unmanned Aircraft System
General Location of Drone Activity: Belpre, OH
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Ohio University seeks to engage in research that will aid the FAA in the safe introduction of small UAS into the national airspace system. In the upcoming year, we seek to investigate detect, sense-and-avoid (DSA) requirements and technologies that are suitable for use in small UAS. In addition, we seek to investigate safety considerations in low-cost UAV guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) systems for small UAS. The objective is to provide the FAA with independent research from a non-profit organization that will be useful in the development of small UAS policy and certification criteria.
Comments: Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center planned to "conduct operations with a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) RC model aircraft. We will be flight testing sensors that may be able to provide detect, sense and avoid (DSA) capability for small UAS."
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/ohio-university
Ohio University seeks to engage in research that will aid the FAA in the safe introduction of small UAS into the national airspace system. In the upcoming year, we seek to investigate detect, sense-and-avoid (DSA) requirements and technologies that are suitable for use in small UAS. In addition, we seek to investigate safety considerations in low-cost UAV guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) systems for small UAS. The objective is to provide the FAA with independent research from a non-profit organization that will be useful in the development of small UAS policy and certification criteria.
Operation of the AUAV-Galah Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G airspace at or below 400’ Above Ground Level from a grass strip in the vicinity of Belpre, OH under the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis ARTCC (ZID).
Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center planned to "conduct operations with a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) RC model aircraft. We will be flight testing sensors that may be able to provide detect, sense and avoid (DSA) capability for small UAS."

Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Texas A&M University
Type of Drone: AirRobot AR-1 00 Draganflyer X6 Draganflyer X8
General Location of Drone Activity: College Station, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of the program is to conduct research into the use of SUAS for emergency response. Specific research topics include: CONOPS, team processes, semi-autonomous pilot assistance technologies for Search And Rescue operational use of small UAS in cluttered, urban environments, and evaluation State and Federal emergency responders. Operations of the Draganflyer X8( from the off-airport Texas A&M Disaster City emergency responder training facility adjacent to Texas A&M's Easterwood Field. Operations are to be less than 200' AGL, and not leave the geographic bounds of the Disaster City facility as demarcated in Flight Ops Area. The primary research objectives for the research will be examining mixed human:robot team processes, CONOPS procedures, and pilot assistance semi-autonomy technologies.
Effective Dates: Various COAs from 2007-2012
Comments: testing of small UASs in "cluttered, urban environments"
AirRobot AR-1 00
Draganflyer X6
Draganflyer X8
The objective of the program is to conduct research into the use of SUAS for emergency response. Specific research topics include: CONOPS, team processes, semi-autonomous pilot assistance technologies for Search And Rescue operational use of small UAS in cluttered, urban environments, and evaluation State and Federal emergency responders.
Operations of the Draganflyer X8( from the off-airport Texas A&M Disaster City emergency responder training facility adjacent to Texas A&M's Easterwood Field. Operations are to be less than 200' AGL, and not leave the geographic bounds of the Disaster City facility as demarcated in Flight Ops Area. The primary research objectives for the research will be examining mixed human:robot team processes, CONOPS procedures, and pilot assistance semi-autonomy technologies.
Operation of the Draganflyer X8 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class D and E airspace at Texas A&M’s Disaster City facility adjacent to Easterwood Field (CLL) at or below 200’ Above Ground Level (AGL) under the jurisdiction of the Easterwood Air Traffic Control Tower (CLL ATCT).
testing of small UASs in "cluttered, urban environments"

Texas State University - River Systems Institute
San Marcos, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: Texas State University - River Systems Institute
Type of Drone: AggieAir UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: San Marcos, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: "Our UAS (AggieAir) is a multispectral remote sensing platform built at Utah State University and being deployed at Texas State University. Aerial images from AggieAir can be used for water management applications, such as irrigation, habitat mapping, etc. The focus is on natural resource applications in unimproved areas. The waypoint defined in the flight operations denotes a Private owned farm where we will fly our UA. We plan to use this area to tune and test our UA at most 3 times a week with four hours of flight time. These flights could take place from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm depending on the sunrise/sunset and the wind speed.
Comments: natural resource management. Drone looks like a glider
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/texas-state-university
"Our UAS (AggieAir) is a multispectral remote sensing platform built at Utah State University and being deployed at Texas State University. Aerial images from AggieAir can be used for water management applications, such as irrigation, habitat mapping, etc. The focus is on natural resource applications in unimproved areas.
The waypoint defined in the flight operations denotes a Private owned farm where we will fly our UA. We plan to use this area to tune and test our UA at most 3 times a week with four hours of flight time. These flights could take place from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm depending on the sunrise/sunset and the wind speed.
Operation of the Aggie Air Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G and E airspace at or below 1,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) southwest of San Marcos airport under the jurisdiction of the San Antonio TRACON.
natural resource management. Drone looks like a glider

U.S. Dept of Agriculture
Tombstone, AZ
Governmental Body/Entity: U.S. Dept of Agriculture
Type of Drone: BAT 3 UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: Tombstone, AZ
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this project is to acquire digital imagery from the UAS for rangeland vegetation mapping, rangeland inventory assessment and monitoring. The UAS is capable of flying at elevations that allow for mapping of vegetation and soil patterns not feasible with piloted aircraft. The project is a collaboration between USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jornada Experimental Range and the USDA ARS Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed and Southwest Watershed Research Center. Operation of the BAT 3 UAS at 700 ft AGL for the purpose of image acquisition. The UAS will be launched/recovered from a remote field location approx. 7 miles NE of Tombstone, AZ. The flight area will be flown 3 times over a period of 3 days.
Effective Dates: 2008-2011
Comments: USDA has COAs covering 2008-2011 for various parts of the country and various types of drones. The most recent one is missing.
The objective of this project is to acquire digital imagery from the UAS for rangeland vegetation mapping, rangeland inventory assessment and monitoring. The UAS is capable of flying at elevations that allow for mapping of vegetation and soil patterns not feasible with piloted aircraft. The project is a collaboration between USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jornada Experimental Range and the USDA ARS Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed and Southwest Watershed Research Center.
Operation of the BAT 3 UAS at 700 ft AGL for the purpose of image acquisition. The UAS will be launched/recovered from a remote field location approx. 7 miles NE of Tombstone, AZ. The flight area will be flown 3 times over a period of 3 days.
USDA has COAs covering 2008-2011 for various parts of the country and various types of drones. The most recent one is missing.

Utah State University, College of Natural Resources
Cache County, UT
Governmental Body/Entity: Utah State University, College of Natural Resources
Type of Drone: AggieAir
General Location of Drone Activity: Cache County, UT
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Our UAS (AggieAir) is a multispectral remote sensing platform built here at Utah State University. Aerial images from AggieAir can be used for water management applications, such as irrigation, habitat mapping, etc., in addition to municipal applications such as surveying a city or road. The waypoints defined in the flight operations denote a university owned farm where we want to fly our UA. We plan to use this area to tune and test our UA at most 3 times a week with four hours of flight time. These flights could take place from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm depending on the sunrise/sunset and the wind speed.
Effective Dates: June 9, 2011- June 8, 2012
Comments:
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/utah-state-university
Our UAS (AggieAir) is a multispectral remote sensing platform built here at Utah State University. Aerial images from AggieAir can be used for water management applications, such as irrigation, habitat mapping, etc., in addition to municipal applications such as surveying a city or road.
The waypoints defined in the flight operations denote a university owned farm where we want to fly our UA. We plan to use this area to tune and test our UA at most 3 times a week with four hours of flight time. These flights could take place from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm depending on the sunrise/sunset and the wind speed.
Operation of the Aggie Air Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G airspace at or below 400’ Above Ground Level (AGL) within one half (1/2) mile of 41-48-55.86N 111-58-57.30W, west of Logan-Cache Airport under the jurisdiction of the Salt Lake City (ZLC) ARTCC

University of Colorado, Boulder; Research & Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles
Kit Carson County Airport, CO
Governmental Body/Entity: University of Colorado, Boulder; Research & Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles
Type of Drone: Tempest miniature UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: Kit Carson County Airport, CO
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Tempest miniature UAS, owned and operated by the Research & Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles (RECUV) at the University of Colorado, is a very small 11-lb unmanned aircraft that RECUV will use to advance research in the areas of in situ sampling of meteorological conditions using UAS. The waypoints defined in the flight operations denote a university owned farm where we want to fly our UA. We plan to use this area to tune and test our UA at most 3 times a week with four hours of flight time. These flights could take place from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm depending on the sunrise/sunset and the wind speed.
Effective Dates: 2008 - 2012; renewals each year
Comments: There were a large number of changes to the grant of this COA each year from 2008 - 2011. U of CO is also flying drones out of Flagler Airport, CO Limon Municipal Airport, CO Morris Private Airport, CO Yuma Municipal Airport, CO, Colorado Plains Regional Airport, CO Jackson Airfield, CO Holyoke Airport, CO
The Tempest miniature UAS, owned and operated by the Research & Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles (RECUV) at the University of Colorado, is a very small 11-lb unmanned aircraft that RECUV will use to advance research in the areas of in situ sampling of meteorological conditions using UAS.
The waypoints defined in the flight operations denote a university owned farm where we want to fly our UA. We plan to use this area to tune and test our UA at most 3 times a week with four hours of flight time. These flights could take place from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm depending on the sunrise/sunset and the wind speed.
Operation of the Tempest UA by RECUV is compliant with AFS-400 UAS Policy 05-01 in that flight operations will be conducted in Class "G" and "E" airspace under VFR meteorological conditions, at or below 3000 feet AGL, during daylight hours. A NOTAM will be issued no less than 48 hours prior to each deployment. Flights will occur approximately once a week with two to three 30 minute flights per deployment. At no time will the UA be allowed to be any farther than 1-nautical mile horizontally or 3000' vertically from a ground based observer trained in FAR Part 91. Observers will follow FAR Part 91.113 Right-of-Way Rules for providing traffic and collision avoidance. Since the Tempest UA is significantly more maneuverable than any manned category of aircraft, the Tempest UA will always give way to all manned aircraft. Communication between the observer and the PIC is described in the Visual Surveillance/Detection Capability section.
There were a large number of changes to the grant of this COA each year from 2008 - 2011. U of CO is also flying drones out of Flagler Airport, CO
Limon Municipal Airport, CO
Morris Private Airport, CO
Yuma Municipal Airport, CO,
Colorado Plains Regional Airport, CO
Jackson Airfield, CO
Holyoke Airport, CO

University of Connecticut
Groton, CT
Governmental Body/Entity: University of Connecticut
Type of Drone: Maxi-Joker3
General Location of Drone Activity: Groton, CT
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The program is supported by University of Connecticut and offers an educational research platform for unmanned aerial vehicles. The UAV platform will support research in the areas of vision based tracking and path planning algorithms. All flights of the Maxi-Joker3 UAS will be conducted in Class G airspace at or below 400 feet AGL. All flights will be conducted at University of Connecticut Horse Barn Hill. See attached map for further information. Operations will be limited to daytime and within VFR. Visual contact will be always maintained by the PIC and/or Observer.
Comments: "The Maxi Joker 3 has become the workhorse of the radio controlled aerial photography world. Being electric, the Maxi Joker 3 offers exceptionally smooth and vibration-free performance. The Maxi Joker 3 helicopter is designed for carrying payload and scale flying."
The program is supported by University of Connecticut and offers an educational research platform for unmanned aerial vehicles. The UAV platform will support research in the areas of vision based tracking and path planning algorithms.
All flights of the Maxi-Joker3 UAS will be conducted in Class G airspace at or below 400 feet AGL. All flights will be conducted at University of Connecticut Horse Barn Hill. See attached map for further information. Operations will be limited to daytime and within VFR. Visual contact will be always maintained by the PIC and/or Observer.
Operation of the Maxi-Joker 3 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G airspace at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) in the immediate vicinity of the Horse Barn Hill Farm, Storrs CT under the jurisdiction of Bradley Approach Control.
"The Maxi Joker 3 has become the workhorse of the radio controlled aerial photography world. Being electric, the Maxi Joker 3 offers exceptionally smooth and vibration-free performance. The Maxi Joker 3 helicopter is designed for carrying payload and scale flying."

Georgia Tech Research Institute
7220 Dobbins Patrol Road Southeast
Smyrna, GA
Governmental Body/Entity: Georgia Tech Research Institute
Type of Drone: Quarter-Scale Piper Cub UAV CropCam UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: 7220 Dobbins Patrol Road Southeast Smyrna, GA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: UAS will fly over rural farmland and woodlands to evaluate aerial imaging and mapping systems. Images collected will be transmitted to the ground to evaluate imager and communications electronics. This aircraft has flown safely under two prior COA's (2010-ESA-22-COA-R and 2009-ESA-54).
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/georgia-tech-research-institute
UAS will fly over rural farmland and woodlands to evaluate aerial imaging and mapping systems. Images collected will be transmitted to the ground to evaluate imager and communications electronics. This aircraft has flown safely under two prior COA's (2010-ESA-22-COA-R and 2009-ESA-54).
Operation of the Quarter Scale Piper Cub Unmanned Ai rcraft System (UAS) in Class G airspace at or below 1,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) in the Menlo operating area under the jurisdiction of the Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZTL ARTCC).

Middle Tennessee State University
1500 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN
Governmental Body/Entity: Middle Tennessee State University
Type of Drone: Unknown
General Location of Drone Activity: 1500 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN
Stated objective/purpose of COA:
Effective Dates:
Comments: Still waiting for records
Still waiting for records

Orange County Sheriff's Office
Orange County, FL
Governmental Body/Entity: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Type of Drone: Information Withheld
General Location of Drone Activity: Orange County, FL
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Information Withheld
Effective Dates:
Comments: Orange County Sheriff's Office arbitrarily redacted almost all important information about its drone program
Information Withheld
Orange County Sheriff's Office arbitrarily redacted almost all important information about its drone program

Arlington Police Dept
Arlington, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: Arlington Police Dept
Type of Drone: Leptron Avenger
General Location of Drone Activity: Arlington, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Arlington Texas Police Department (APD) has established a small unmanned aircraft system program (the Program) to assist in its law enforcement mission. This initial COA application is for the limited purposes of training and evaluating the Leptron Avenger (the aircraft), a sUAS equipped with a camera system that provides real-time video for use by incident command. Once the APD has completed its training and evaluation of the aircraft, it is our intention to file for an E-COA or a broader COA to use the aircraft to provide situation awareness within specific dedicated law enforcement missions in defined geographic areas. Such missions may include critical incident surveillance, search and rescue, forensic photographs and videography at police-secured locations, and assistance in intelligence gathering for narcotic missions. The aircraft will not be utilized for routine patrol
Effective Dates: January 27, 2011 through January 26, 2012 excluding February 4-7, 2011 or anytime a NOTAM is issued restricting any aviation activities related to the Super Bowl or other major events renewed for 1/27/2012-1/26/2013
Comments: APD has withheld information on whether they are using "light out," VFR, IFR, Day or Night operations, as well as info on how the drone flies (speed, turn rate, descent rate, etc) (see "COA 2011.xls," "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf"(some of this is visible if you copy the text from the pdf and pasteit into a new document). APD has also tried to withhold information on where it flies the drone (see "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT2.pdf" at p.10) but the boxes are removable. "The aircraft is an electric helicopter equipped with a sophisticated autopilot and video sensors." According to mfr, drone can be outfitted with turret mounted cameras or can carry "commercial off-the-shelf cameras" like the Sony Handi-Cam and the Nikon D5000 DSLR. The drone can also be outfitted with "FLIR and night vision, [and] SAR and LIDAR packages available." "http://www.leptron.com/corporate/products/avenger /specs.php. FLIR is an infrared/ thermal imaging technology. SAR is a type of radar. According to wikipedia, "LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging, also LADAR) is an optical remote sensing technology that can measure the distance to, or other properties of, a target by illuminating the target with light, often using pulses from a laser."
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/arlington-police-department
The Arlington Texas Police Department (APD) has established a small unmanned aircraft system program (the Program) to assist in its law enforcement mission. This initial COA application is for the limited purposes of training and evaluating the Leptron Avenger (the aircraft), a sUAS equipped with a camera system that provides real-time video for use by incident command. Once the APD has completed its training and evaluation of the aircraft, it is our intention to file for an E-COA or a broader COA to use the aircraft to provide situation awareness within specific dedicated law enforcement missions in defined geographic areas. Such missions may include critical incident surveillance, search and rescue, forensic photographs and videography at police-secured locations, and assistance in intelligence gathering for narcotic missions. The aircraft will not be utilized for routine patrol
Operation of the Leptron Avenger (UAS) in Class G airspace surface to 400 feet Above the Ground
(AGL) within certain geographic confines on the COA
According to redacted text in "Flight Operations Map.pdf" "No flight shall be conducted with a South or Southwest wind when greater than 5 kts".
January 27, 2011 through January 26, 2012 excluding February 4-7, 2011 or anytime a NOTAM is issued restricting any aviation activities related to the Super Bowl or other major events
APD has withheld information on whether they are using "light out," VFR, IFR, Day or Night operations, as well as info on how the drone flies (speed, turn rate, descent rate, etc) (see "COA 2011.xls," "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf"(some of this is visible if you copy the text from the pdf and pasteit into a new document). APD has also tried to withhold information on where it flies the drone (see "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT2.pdf" at p.10) but the boxes are removable.
"The aircraft is an electric helicopter equipped with a sophisticated autopilot and video sensors." According to mfr, drone can be outfitted with turret mounted cameras or can carry "commercial off-the-shelf cameras" like the Sony Handi-Cam and the Nikon D5000 DSLR. The drone can also be outfitted with "FLIR and night vision, [and] SAR and LIDAR packages available." "http://www.leptron.com/corporate/products/avenger /specs.php. FLIR is an infrared/ thermal imaging technology. SAR is a type of radar.
According to wikipedia, "LIDAR (Light Detection And Ranging, also LADAR) is an optical remote sensing technology that can measure the distance to, or other properties of, a target by illuminating the target with light, often using pulses from a laser."

DOJ / Queen Anne County Sheriff's Dept
Queen Anne County, Maryland
Governmental Body/Entity: DOJ / Queen Anne County Sheriff's Dept
Type of Drone: WASP II
General Location of Drone Activity: Queen Anne County, Maryland
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff will be working closely with the US Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and the Navy in implementing a UAS unit for the Sheriff. The unit will be a WASP II. ALl operators will be trained at Eglin Air Force Base. The operators will be licensed pilots or have at least completed an FAA written pilot knowledge test. The WASP II will be used for survelliance missions in close proximity to the operator. For example, search Farm fields for marijuana (the operator would be stationed on the farm and would use the WASP to see the crop growth from the air), conducting search and rescue in remote areas (QA's county has a state park. Searching the river and coves can be difficult because of the high grasses. An aerial view would be of significant help), survelliance of people of interest (watching open drug market transactions before initiating an arrest), providing aerial observation of houses when serving warrants. All of these missions are currently not be adequately served and the opearation of a WASP would provide low cost assistance.
Effective Dates: June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011; July 5, 2011 - July 4, 2012
Comments: Drug enforcement operation surveilance
The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff will be working closely with the US Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and the Navy in implementing a UAS unit for the Sheriff. The unit will be a WASP II. ALl operators will be trained at Eglin Air Force Base. The operators will be licensed pilots or have at least completed an FAA written pilot knowledge test.
The WASP II will be used for survelliance missions in close proximity to the operator. For example, search Farm fields for marijuana (the operator would be stationed on the farm and would use the WASP to see the crop growth from the air), conducting search and rescue in remote areas (QA's county has a state park. Searching the river and coves can be difficult because of the high grasses. An aerial view would be of significant help), survelliance of people of interest (watching open drug market transactions before initiating an arrest), providing aerial observation of houses when serving warrants. All of these missions are currently not be adequately served and the opearation of a WASP would provide low cost assistance.
Queen Anne's COunty consist of Class G & E airspace only. There is one uncontrolled airport in the western boarder of the county. The remaining part of the county is predominately rural.
Operations would be conducted during Day/VFR and would always be line of sight. Operational altitudes would not exceed 1,000 ft agl. The operators are willing to operate below 400' if the FAA will issue a waiver to the ground/obstacle clearance requirements. Otherwise, all operations will comply with the Part 91.
Operators will be trained in air navigations, airspace, and communications. Operations will have a VHF radio available to communicate with air traffic if necessary.
The Special Response Team for Queen Anne's county will be responsible for UAS missions.
Missions will be flown weekly during daylight hours only. The area of operations will be anywhere in Queen Anne's County. The UAS will be operatored in close proximity to the operator (not more than 1 mile distance but typically within 1/2 mile).
Drug enforcement operation surveilance

Gadsden Alabama Police Department
Gadsden, AL
Governmental Body/Entity: Gadsden Alabama Police Department
Type of Drone: Wasp III
General Location of Drone Activity: Gadsden, AL
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Gadsen Police Department is involved in multi-agency efforts for narcotics enforcement (Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit) and tactical operations (Joint Special Operations Group). Both entities operate on a county-wide basis. In response to the need for situational awareness and intelligence, the DEU and JSOG have established an unmanned aircraft system program. The UAS will not be used for routine patrol but only in response to a specific dedicated law enforcement mission in a defined area. DEU personnel will use the UAS for covert surveillance of drug transactions and develop video evidence of such activities. JSOG personnel will use the UAS for pre-operational planning and surveillance, maintaining operational security, and obtaining evidentiary video. The UAS team may also use the UAS for other missions that meet the mitigating criteria of the COA and for which the UAS team has determined that the operation may be safely conducted in the National Airspace. The sUAS team will be responsible for evaluating the mission parameters and ensuring that all flights comply with FAA regulations and COA mitigation steps. All operators will be trained by a manufacture representative or qualified pilot as set forth in this COA application.
Effective Dates: February 22, 2011 - Present? (seems to be missing actual FAA COA doc)
Comments: Drug Enforcement Purpose - Cites "no frequent use"; No PDF copy of COA -- All of the other COA files came with a PDF copy
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/gadsden-alabama-police-dept
The Gadsen Police Department is involved in multi-agency efforts for narcotics enforcement (Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit) and tactical operations (Joint Special Operations Group). Both entities operate on a county-wide basis. In response to the need for situational awareness and intelligence, the DEU and JSOG have established an unmanned aircraft system program. The UAS will not be used for routine patrol but only in response to a specific dedicated law enforcement mission in a defined area. DEU personnel will use the UAS for covert surveillance of drug transactions and develop video evidence of such activities. JSOG personnel will use the UAS for pre-operational planning and surveillance, maintaining operational security, and obtaining evidentiary video. The UAS team may also use the UAS for other missions that meet the mitigating criteria of the COA and for which the UAS team has determined that the operation may be safely conducted in the National Airspace.
The sUAS team will be responsible for evaluating the mission parameters and ensuring that all flights comply with FAA regulations and COA mitigation steps. All operators will be trained by a manufacture representative or qualified pilot as set forth in this COA application.
The Program will conduct all operations clear of Class B, C and D airspace. Operations will be conducted during VFR conditions with at least Class E weather minimums. The operator will maintain line of sight of the aircraft and of airspace which the aircraft is operating. The aircraft will not exceed 400 feet AGL. All operations will be in compliance with Part 91 regulations. All operators of aircraft will be appropriately trained as set forth in this COA application. The operators will have a VHF radio available to communicate with other aircraft in the vicinity of the operation. In addition, the operators will have cell phone access so that they may be in ready communication with air-traffic control. The operator shall notify all nearby air-traffic control facilities at least 15 minutes prior to launching and at the collusion of operations. Such notification will include contact information for the operators, site location for the intended operation, anticipated duration of the operation and a proposed altitude of the operation. All operations will be conducted in accordance with the Gadsen Police Department's policy for the use of unmanned aircraft systems, which has been provided with this COA application. In addition, all operations will be conducted in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and checklists.
February 22, 2011 - Present? (seems to be missing actual FAA COA doc)
Drug Enforcement Purpose - Cites "no frequent use"; No PDF copy of COA -- All of the other COA files came with a PDF copy

Miami-Dade Police Dept
Miami-Dade County, FL
Governmental Body/Entity: Miami-Dade Police Dept
Type of Drone: Honeywell Micro Air Vehicle
General Location of Drone Activity: Miami-Dade County, FL
Stated objective/purpose of COA: To test and train with the use of Honeywell Micro Air Vehicle in supporting police tactical teams in the urban Miami-Dade County area. Operation of a Honeywell MAV in class G airspace at or below 400 feet AGL. The operation will launch, operate and recover within the fenced in boundries of an abandoned group of buildings located in the Everglades. The flights will occur in day VFR conditions for the purpose of training and testing the MAV to develop safety and operations procedures. COA for 2011-ESA-4: Due to the nature of its intended use the Miami-Dade Police Department is requesting the ability to utilize the Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) up to and including 300' AGL in . This would enable the MAV to show an aerial view of most residences from overhead. It would enable the on scene tactical commander to view all four sides of a structure in real time and allow him to make decisions based on this information. This would increase his situational awareness and safety to officers while reducing radio transmissions. This altitude would also avoid any potential conflicts by providing a level of separation between the MAV and other Air Traffic. The pilot and/or Observer are to maintain line of sight contact and visual observation of the MAV while in flight and remain within 2000 feet laterally of the MAV. The request for this increased distance is that the MAV Program was intended in situations where a subject was either known or suspected to be in possession of a long gun where utilization of traditional aviation assets would pose an increased risk to the aircrew and aircraft. This distance is easily achievable by a skilled gunman with a rifle and/or a scope but would give the aircrew additional flexibility in site selection. In urban areas this additional distance would not be necessary but with some of the more rural areas of MDC the added distance would provide more options for the MAV crew. The MAV will not be intentionally flown over non-hostile personnel or vehicles, nor used in vehicle pursuits or operated from a moving vehicle and/or aircraft.
Effective Dates: 2011-ESA-56: 9/23/2011-9/22/2012 2011-ESA-4: 7/1/2011-6/30/2012 (but it looks like Miami-Dade has had COAs since at least 2008)
Comments: The "COA Status Document" for notes that "This COA is for training and testing of pilots and UAS at the designated operations training area only. Operational approval within the confines of Miami-Dade County is not permitted under this COA." The "COA Status Document for 2011-ESA-4 notes "The MAV UA operations are prohibited within the incorporated city limits of Miami, near, around or over any high-rise buildings, or populated beach line areas and will not over-fly outdoor assemblies of people or heavily trafficked roadways."
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/miami-dade-police-department
To test and train with the use of Honeywell Micro Air Vehicle in supporting police tactical teams in the urban Miami-Dade County area. Operation of a Honeywell MAV in class G airspace at or below 400 feet AGL. The operation will launch, operate and recover within the fenced in boundries of an abandoned group of buildings located in the Everglades. The flights will occur in day VFR conditions for the purpose of training and testing the MAV to develop safety and operations procedures.
COA for 2011-ESA-4: Due to the nature of its intended use the Miami-Dade Police Department is requesting the ability to utilize the Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) up to and including 300' AGL in . This would enable the MAV to show an aerial view of most residences from overhead. It would enable the on scene tactical commander to view all four sides of a structure in real time and allow him to make decisions based on this information. This would increase his situational awareness and safety to officers while reducing radio transmissions. This altitude would also avoid any potential conflicts by providing a level of separation between the MAV and other Air Traffic.
The pilot and/or Observer are to maintain line of sight contact and visual observation of the MAV while in flight and remain within 2000 feet laterally of the MAV. The request for this increased distance is that the MAV Program was intended in situations where a subject was either known or suspected to be in possession of a long gun where utilization of traditional aviation assets would pose an increased risk to the aircrew and aircraft. This distance is easily achievable by a skilled gunman with a rifle and/or a scope but would give the aircrew additional flexibility in site selection. In urban areas this additional distance would not be necessary but with some of the more rural areas of MDC the added distance would provide more options for the MAV crew.
The MAV will not be intentionally flown over non-hostile personnel or vehicles, nor used in vehicle pursuits or operated from a moving vehicle and/or aircraft.
Operation of the MAV-3 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G airspace surface to 400 feet Above Ground level (AGL) within a one nautical mile radius centered at 25-21-37.88N/ 80-33-48.87W under the jurisdiction of Miami Air route Control Center (ARTCC) (ZMA)
The "COA Status Document" for notes that "This COA is for training and testing of pilots and UAS at the designated operations training area only. Operational approval within the confines of Miami-Dade County is not permitted under this COA."
The "COA Status Document for 2011-ESA-4 notes "The MAV UA operations are prohibited within the incorporated city limits of Miami, near, around or over any high-rise buildings, or populated beach line areas and will not over-fly outdoor assemblies of people or heavily trafficked roadways."

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Conroe, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Type of Drone: ShadowHawk UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: Conroe, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The ShadowHawk" UAS will be used to assist in public safety and search and rescue operations and will be acquired and maintained by the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management. The UAS will be used to enhance and support tactical operations in the rural areas of Montgomery County. SWAT and narcotics operations will utilize camera and FLIR systems to provide real time area surveillance of the target during high risk operations. The ability to provide this aerial view will tremendously enhance officer safety. In addition, a large section of north western Montgomery County is covered by a national forest. Numerous times throughout the year, persons become lost in this wooded area. The ability to use this vehicle to search large areas quickly using the attached technology equipment will improve the resolution of these SAR operations.
Effective Dates: December 20, 2010 - December 19, 2011; December 20, 2011 - December 19, 2012
Comments: For Rural Areas: "Assist in public safety and search and rescue operations" and "SWAT and narcotics operations" utilization.
The ShadowHawk" UAS will be used to assist in public safety and search and rescue operations and will be acquired and maintained by the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management. The UAS will be used to enhance and support tactical operations in the rural areas of Montgomery County. SWAT and narcotics operations will utilize camera and FLIR systems to provide real time area surveillance of the target during high risk operations. The ability to provide this aerial view will tremendously enhance officer safety. In addition, a large section of north western Montgomery County is covered by a national forest. Numerous times throughout the year, persons become lost in this wooded area. The ability to use this vehicle to search large areas quickly using the attached technology equipment will improve the resolution of these SAR operations.
Operations of the ShadowHawk" UAS will be at or below 1000 feet AGL within 1NM of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Criminal Justice Center. The intent is to operate the UAS within the boundaries of Montgomery County property for the purpose of training Montgomery County Sheriff's Officer personnel in UAS operation and to develop safety and operational procedures for future operations standardization.
December 20, 2010 - December 19, 2011; December 20, 2011 - December 19, 2012
For Rural Areas: "Assist in public safety and search and rescue operations" and "SWAT and narcotics operations" utilization.

North Little Rock Police Dept
Little Rock, AR
Governmental Body/Entity: North Little Rock Police Dept
Type of Drone: Rotomotion SR30 UAS helicopter
General Location of Drone Activity: Little Rock, AR
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Operation of the Rotomotion SR30 UAS helicopter in the National Airspace System over unpopulated areas of Lonoke County, Arkansas. The objective is to gather data regarding operation of UAS helicopters in the National Airspace System for future UAS helicopter operations in support of local law enforcement. Operation of the Rotomotion SR30 UAS helicopter below 400' AGL. All flight operations will be conducted south of Interstate 40. This is an unpopulated area of a company owned park consisting of parking areas and recreational areas. The operation will launch/recover from a fenced recreational area. Operations will be conducted only when the recreational areas are not in use. Flights will be conducted during daylight hours during optimal weather conditions. Flights will be limited to line of sight distances. Flight durations will not exceed sixty minutes in length. Flight crews will demonstrate flight planning, flight plan execution, change in flight path upon command by the observer to avoid simulated aircraft traffic, and recovery of the aircraft to the planned landing point. Emergency proceedures including manual control of the aircraft, recovery to a pre-planned emergency recovery point, and loss link proceedures will also be demonstrated.
Effective Dates: May 17, 2011-May 16, 2012 (COAs from 2008-2012)
Comments: "The Rotomotion SR30 is a small, economical, short endurance UA. Utilizing a helicopter platform, the SR30 houses one or two cameras in a pan/tilt camera mount. The system is designed to track objects of interest even when the helicopter nose is pointed away from the object. The SR30 can carry day zoom cameras, infrared cameras, or both simultaneously. As purchased, the aircraft is equipped with both day and infrared cameras. The aircraft is capable of fully autonomous flight with auto-takeoff and landing. Manual control is provided by a 2.4 GHz safety controller." ("North-Little-Rock-PD-2011_AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.DOC")
Operation of the Rotomotion SR30 UAS helicopter in the National Airspace System over unpopulated areas of Lonoke County, Arkansas. The objective is to gather data regarding operation of UAS helicopters in the National Airspace System for future UAS helicopter operations in support of local law enforcement.
Operation of the Rotomotion SR30 UAS helicopter below 400' AGL. All flight operations will be conducted south of Interstate 40. This is an unpopulated area of a company owned park consisting of parking areas and recreational areas. The operation will launch/recover from a fenced recreational area. Operations will be conducted only when the recreational areas are not in use. Flights will be conducted during daylight hours during optimal weather conditions. Flights will be limited to line of sight distances. Flight durations will not exceed sixty minutes in length. Flight crews will demonstrate flight planning, flight plan execution, change in flight path upon command by the observer to avoid simulated aircraft traffic, and recovery of the aircraft to the planned landing point. Emergency proceedures including manual control of the aircraft, recovery to a pre-planned emergency recovery point, and loss link proceedures will also be demonstrated.
Operation of the Rotomotion SR-30, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G Airspace surface to 400 feet Above the Ground (AGL) within a one-half nautical mile (.50 NM) radius centered at 34-47-51.00N / 91-59-46.00W under the jurisdiction of the Little Rock Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON).
"The Rotomotion SR30 is a small, economical, short endurance UA. Utilizing a helicopter platform, the SR30 houses one or two cameras in a pan/tilt camera mount. The system is designed to track objects of interest even when the helicopter nose is pointed away from the object. The SR30 can carry day zoom cameras, infrared cameras, or both simultaneously. As purchased, the aircraft is equipped with both day and infrared cameras. The aircraft is capable of fully autonomous flight with auto-takeoff and landing. Manual control is provided by a 2.4 GHz safety controller." ("North-Little-Rock-PD-2011_AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.DOC")

Polk County Sheriff's Office
Bartow, FL
Governmental Body/Entity: Polk County Sheriff's Office
Type of Drone: EasyStar UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: Bartow, FL
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Polk County Sheriff's Office UAS program will evaluate the practicality and functionality of a small UA. Safety will be the first and foremost objective during the evaluation of the UA. Secondly, whether or not deployment of the UAS will be practical in our rural environment. Thirdly, will the craft be functional in the roles of surveillance, search and rescue, officer safety and augmentation of the pre-existing aviation unit's roles.
Effective Dates: August 6, 2009 - August 5, 2010
Comments: Rural area surveillance, search/rescue
The Polk County Sheriff's Office UAS program will evaluate the practicality and functionality of a small UA. Safety will be the first and foremost objective during the evaluation of the UA. Secondly, whether or not deployment of the UAS will be practical in our rural environment. Thirdly, will the craft be functional in the roles of surveillance, search and rescue, officer safety and augmentation of the pre-existing aviation unit's roles.
Operation of the Polk County Sheriff's Office UAS will occur at or below 400 feet AGL in Class "G", "E" and "D" airspace. Flights will not occur over densly populated areas "yellow areas". Proper radio calls will be made with ATC or over CTAF. Flights will only be during the day.
Rural area surveillance, search/rescue

Seattle Police Dept
Seattle, WA
Governmental Body/Entity: Seattle Police Dept
Type of Drone: Draganflyer X6
General Location of Drone Activity: Seattle, WA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of our program is to create a higher standard of safety for members of our community by utilizing the Draganflyer X6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in support of numerous Law Enforcement related functions which could include but are not limited to: 1) Crash site related to interstate transport of hazardous materials 2) Crash site related to railroad transport of hazardous materials 3) Search & Rescue operations 4) Tactical support of Law Enforcement operations The aircraft will be used for flight training, operational testing and payload testing. The operation will launch, remain within, and recover from City of Seattle controlled and owned property. Duration of each flight will be approximately 15 minutes, will not exceed a ceiling of 400 feet AGL, and the same location will be used throughout the year long COA for training purposes. The city property mentioned above provides an ideal controlled atmosphere for training. The training ground contains hilly terrain, non-occupied vehicles, and buildings. The COA approved area will aid in training without risk to people, property or wildlife.
Comments: the Draganflyer can be outfitted with various cameras, including: • 10MP (Mega-Pixel) Digital Still Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt, Zoom & Shutter • 1080p HD (High Definition) Video Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt • Thermal FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt • Low Light (0.001lux) Dusk/Dawn Black & White Video Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/seattle-police-department
The objective of our program is to create a higher standard of safety for members of our community by utilizing the Draganflyer X6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in support of numerous Law Enforcement related functions which could include but are not limited to:
1) Crash site related to interstate transport of hazardous materials
2) Crash site related to railroad transport of hazardous materials
3) Search & Rescue operations
4) Tactical support of Law Enforcement operations
The aircraft will be used for flight training, operational testing and payload testing.
The operation will launch, remain within, and recover from City of Seattle controlled and owned property. Duration of each flight will be approximately 15 minutes, will not exceed a ceiling of 400 feet AGL, and the same location will be used throughout the year long COA for training purposes. The city property mentioned above provides an ideal controlled atmosphere for training. The training ground contains hilly terrain, non-occupied vehicles, and buildings. The COA approved area will aid in training without risk to people, property or wildlife.
Operation of the Draganflyer X6 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G Airspace surface
to 400 feet above ground level (AGL) within a one-quarter nautical mile (0.25 NM) radius of
Discovery Park centered at 47-39-40.05N/122-25-40.03W, and Magnuson Park centered at
47-40-45.52N/122-15-02.57W, and a one-half nautical (0.50 NM) radius of Jackson Cove
centered at 47-44-46.14N/122-51-54.81W under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Terminal Radar
Approach Control Facility (TRACON) (S46).
the Draganflyer can be outfitted with various cameras, including:
• 10MP (Mega-Pixel) Digital Still Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt, Zoom & Shutter
• 1080p HD (High Definition) Video Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt
• Thermal FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt
• Low Light (0.001lux) Dusk/Dawn Black & White Video Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt

DARPA
Gainsville, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: DARPA
Type of Drone: Black Hawk Parafoil Modified Cloud Dancer Powered Parafoil UAV with Autopilot
General Location of Drone Activity: Gainsville, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Unanned flight of 400 pounds or less Modified Black Hawk Manned Powered Parafoil with Autopilot and a gas power system of 38 horsepower in order to develop flight algorithms and elements of mission capabilities for Army contract for DARPA Program. Boeing is prime contractor with Robotek Engineering as subcontract UAV operator at/near remote private airstrip RoboTek TX81. Daytime only 8 minutes or less unmanned flight operations of the Modified Black Hawk Unmanned Powered Parafoil at or below 1200' AGL. The launch and recovery to/from Robotek TX81. Purpose of flights for autopilot maneuvering, guidance, navigation and control development.
Comments: DARPA appears to be modifying recreational parafoils for use as unmanned aircraft.
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/darpa-drone-records
Black Hawk Parafoil
Modified Cloud Dancer Powered Parafoil UAV with Autopilot
Unanned flight of 400 pounds or less Modified Black Hawk Manned Powered Parafoil with Autopilot and a gas power system of 38 horsepower in order to develop flight algorithms and elements of mission capabilities for Army contract for DARPA Program. Boeing is prime contractor with Robotek Engineering as subcontract UAV operator at/near remote private airstrip RoboTek TX81.
Daytime only 8 minutes or less unmanned flight operations of the Modified Black Hawk Unmanned Powered Parafoil at or below 1200' AGL. The launch and recovery to/from Robotek TX81. Purpose of flights for autopilot maneuvering, guidance, navigation and control development.
Operation of the Blackhawk UAS in Class G airspace at or below 500 feet at Robotek Airport near Gainesville, Texas.
DARPA appears to be modifying recreational parafoils for use as unmanned aircraft.

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
801 Leroy Place Socorro, NM 87801
Governmental Body/Entity: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Type of Drone: Unknown
General Location of Drone Activity: 801 Leroy Place Socorro, NM 87801
Stated objective/purpose of COA:
Effective Dates:
Comments: Still waiting for records
Still waiting for records

Kansas State University
1700 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506
Governmental Body/Entity: Kansas State University
Type of Drone: Unknown
General Location of Drone Activity: 1700 Anderson Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66506
Stated objective/purpose of COA:
Comments: Still waiting for records
Still waiting for records

NASA Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, CA 94035
Governmental Body/Entity: NASA Ames Research Center
General Location of Drone Activity: Moffett Field, CA 94035

Texas A&M Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas
Governmental Body/Entity: Texas A&M Corpus Christi
General Location of Drone Activity: 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas

Dept. of Interior-National Business Center/Aviation Management
Boise, ID
Governmental Body/Entity: Dept. of Interior-National Business Center/Aviation Management
General Location of Drone Activity: Boise, ID

Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Mesa, CO
Governmental Body/Entity: Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Type of Drone: CLMax Engineering Falcon Unmanned Ariel Vehicle
General Location of Drone Activity: Mesa, CO
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of our program is to create a higher standard of safety for members of our community by utilizing the CLMax Engineering Falcon Unmanned Ariel Vehicle in support of numerous Law Enforcement related functions which could include but are not limited to: Crash site related to interstate transport of hazardous materials Crash site related to railroad transport of hazardous materials Search & Rescue operations Reconnaissance in support of Law Enforcement operations
Comments: Mesa County has withheld significant information about how it wants to use its drone (see 2011 "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT_redacted.pdf")
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/mesa-county-sheriff
CLMax Engineering Falcon Unmanned Ariel Vehicle
The objective of our program is to create a higher standard of safety for members of our community by utilizing the CLMax Engineering Falcon Unmanned Ariel Vehicle in support of numerous Law Enforcement related functions which could include but are not limited to: Crash site related to interstate transport of hazardous materials Crash site related to railroad transport of hazardous materials Search & Rescue operations Reconnaissance in support of Law Enforcement operations
Operation of the CLMax Engineering Falcon Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Mesa County, Colorado (depicted in Attachment 1) within Class G airspace, at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). The Mesa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) will not fly in Class D airspace without the approval of the Grand Junction Regional Airport Tower (GJT). For each flight, the MCSO will define an incident perimeter, and operations will launch and remain
Mesa County has withheld significant information about how it wants to use its drone (see 2011 "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT_redacted.pdf")

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University, MS 39762
Governmental Body/Entity: Mississippi State University
General Location of Drone Activity: Mississippi State University, MS 39762

Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
Grand Forks, ND
Governmental Body/Entity: Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
Type of Drone: Predator and ??
General Location of Drone Activity: Grand Forks, ND
Comments: Still waiting for records. (Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that CBP is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. However, from a Los Angeles Times article in December 2011, we know that CBP has drones in this location.)
Still waiting for records. (Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that CBP is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. However, from a Los Angeles Times article in December 2011, we know that CBP has drones in this location.)

University of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK
Governmental Body/Entity: University of Alaska
General Location of Drone Activity: Fairbanks, AK

U.S. Navy
Bethesda, MD
Governmental Body/Entity: U.S. Navy
General Location of Drone Activity: Bethesda, MD
Comments: Still waiting for records. (Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Navy is flying drones. The agency has not yet said where those drones are being flown. This is the location of the Navy's offices in Bethesda, MD, and may or may not be where the Navy is flying drones.)
Still waiting for records.
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Navy is flying drones. The agency has not yet said where those drones are being flown. This is the location of the Navy's offices in Bethesda, MD, and may or may not be where the Navy is flying drones.)

University of Arizona
1401 E University, Tuscon, AZ
Governmental Body/Entity: University of Arizona
Status:
General Location of Drone Activity: 1401 E University, Tuscon, AZ

US Army
Pentagon, Washington DC
Governmental Body/Entity: US Army
General Location of Drone Activity: Pentagon, Washington DC
Comments: Still waiting for records (Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Army is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. This is the location of the Army's headquarters in Washington DC.)
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Army is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. This is the location of the Army's headquarters in Washington DC.)

DHS - Science & Technology
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528
Governmental Body/Entity: DHS - Science & Technology
General Location of Drone Activity: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528
Comments: Still waiting for records. (Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that DHS S&T is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. This is the location of S&T's main office in Washington DC.)
Still waiting for records. (Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that DHS S&T is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. This is the location of S&T's main office in Washington DC.)

Air Force - 2011-CSA-54-COA
Curry, NM
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-CSA-54-COA
Type of Drone: MQ-1 Predator
General Location of Drone Activity: Curry, NM
Stated objective/purpose of COA: This is a renewal of COA 2010-CSA-11 due to expire September 20, 2011. Minor changes include; moved lost link orbit(VOLVO)to a different location within R-5104A, changed names of lost link/holding areas, and added Local Operating Procedures reference 27 SOG/OI 11-201, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Flying Operations dated May 11, 2011. This COA provides a corridor to get the MQ-1 Predator from Cannon AFB Class D airspace to R-5104A during day-light hours using several ground observers. This is the ONLY means of getting the RPA to training airspace. Training is of vital importance to ensure Air Force Special Operations MQ-1 Predator pilots are proficient and capable of integrating with other Special Operating Forces so they can deploy rapidly anywhere in the world. RPA are invaluable DoD assets in the Global War on terrorism and is of utmost importance to the National Security. Anticipated use of this corridor is approximately twice per day (Monday-Friday). Actual time in the corridor for each use is approximately 20 minutes. . . . Every effort will be made to ensure the local flying community in and around Cannon AFB is aware of UAS activities. As a minimum, a blanket NOTAM will be requested, ATIS will be updated daily describing UAS activities,
Comments: The COA was amended to allow multiple Predator flights. (see "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT2.pdf" Many of the documents in this file are the same as the docs for 2011-CSA-56.
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/air-force-2011
This is a renewal of COA 2010-CSA-11 due to expire September 20, 2011. Minor changes include; moved lost link orbit(VOLVO)to a different location within R-5104A, changed names of lost link/holding areas, and added Local Operating Procedures reference 27 SOG/OI 11-201, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Flying Operations dated May 11, 2011. This COA provides a corridor to get the MQ-1 Predator from Cannon AFB Class D airspace to R-5104A during day-light hours using several ground observers. This is the ONLY means of getting the RPA to training airspace. Training is of vital importance to ensure Air Force Special Operations MQ-1 Predator pilots are proficient and capable of integrating with other Special Operating Forces so they can deploy rapidly anywhere in the world. RPA are invaluable DoD assets in the Global War on terrorism and is of utmost importance to the National Security.
Anticipated use of this corridor is approximately twice per day (Monday-Friday). Actual time in the corridor for each use is approximately 20 minutes. . . . Every effort will be made to ensure the local flying community in and around Cannon AFB is aware of UAS activities. As a minimum, a blanket NOTAM will be requested, ATIS will be updated daily describing UAS activities,
Operation of the MQ-1, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class E airspace at Cannon Air Force Base and the corridor depicted in attachment 1 at or below 3,000’ Above Ground Level (AGL) under the jurisdiction of the Cannon Air Force Base Radar Approach Control (RAPCON). See Special Provisions.
The COA was amended to allow multiple Predator flights. (see "COA_STATUS_DOCUMENT2.pdf"
Many of the documents in this file are the same as the docs for 2011-CSA-56.

Air Force - 2011-CSA-56-COA
Curry, NM
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-CSA-56-COA
Type of Drone: MQ-9 Reaper
General Location of Drone Activity: Curry, NM
Stated objective/purpose of COA: This is a new COA for the MQ-9, however, it uses the same airspace and procedures in 2011-CSA-54 (Cannon MQ-1 COA) except altitude requested is 4000' AGL vs. the 3000' AGL requested in the MQ-1 COA. This COA provides a corridor to get the MQ-9 Predator from Cannon AFB Class D airspace to R-5104A during day-light hours using several ground observers. This is the ONLY means of getting the RPA to training airspace. Training is of vital importance to ensure Air Force Special Operations MQ-9 Reaper pilots are proficient and capable of integrating with other Special Operating Forces so they can deploy rapidly anywhere in the world. RPA are invaluable DoD assets in the Global War on terrorism and is of utmost importance to the National Security. Anticipated use of this corridor is approximately twice per day (Monday-Friday). Actual time in the corridor for each use is approximately 20 minutes. Altitude of the corridor is 4000' AGL (8300' MSL). Operations within the corridor will be conducted during VMC and during daylight hours. . . . In-addition; programs that have proven successful in educating the local flying community such as the Cannon Midair Collision Avoidance (MACA) and the Pilot Controller Liaison Programs will continue and will emphasis the proposed RPA activities. The corridor operations are within the Cannon AFB RAPCON airspace and will be controlled by USAF Air Traffic Controllers.
Comments: Air Force seems worried about potential for mid-air collisions and other problems in this location. It sounds like the authorized flight corridor is in an area where there are private or civil manned aircraft flights. (see "COA_SPECIAL_CIRCUM_DOC4.pdf") This document notes that "8 incidents [involving Predators] occurred over a period of 79,177 flying hours. Further analysis of these incidents reveals that all occurred in congested airspace. 4 HATRs were attributed to task saturation of air traffic controllers, 2 were attributed to poor radio coverage, and 2 were attributed to UAS pilot error. Of the two pilot errors, both occurred during inclement weather that would have precluded operations in a non-combat environment." (see p. 8) This document also has a risk assessment table on p. 8. "VISUAL_OBSERVER3.pdf" is a 37-page training presentation for visual observers.
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/air-force-2011
This is a new COA for the MQ-9, however, it uses the same airspace and procedures in 2011-CSA-54 (Cannon MQ-1 COA) except altitude requested is 4000' AGL vs. the 3000' AGL requested in the MQ-1 COA. This COA provides a corridor to get the MQ-9 Predator from Cannon AFB Class D airspace to R-5104A during day-light hours using several ground observers. This is the ONLY means of getting the RPA to training airspace. Training is of vital importance to ensure Air Force Special Operations MQ-9 Reaper pilots are proficient and capable of integrating with other Special Operating Forces so they can deploy rapidly anywhere in the world. RPA are invaluable DoD assets in the Global War on terrorism and is of utmost importance to the National Security.
Anticipated use of this corridor is approximately twice per day (Monday-Friday). Actual time in the corridor for each use is approximately 20 minutes. Altitude of the corridor is 4000' AGL (8300' MSL). Operations within the corridor will be conducted during VMC and during daylight hours. . . . In-addition; programs that have proven successful in educating the local flying community such as the Cannon Midair Collision Avoidance (MACA) and the Pilot Controller Liaison Programs will continue and will emphasis the proposed RPA activities. The corridor operations are within the Cannon AFB RAPCON airspace and will be controlled by USAF Air Traffic Controllers.
Operation of the MQ-9, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class E airspace at Cannon Air Force Base and the corridor depicted in attachment 1 at or below 4,000’ Above Ground Level (AGL) under the jurisdiction of the Cannon Air Force Base Radar Approach Control (RAPCON).
Air Force seems worried about potential for mid-air collisions and other problems in this location. It sounds like the authorized flight corridor is in an area where there are private or civil manned aircraft flights. (see "COA_SPECIAL_CIRCUM_DOC4.pdf") This document notes that "8 incidents [involving Predators] occurred over a period of 79,177 flying hours. Further analysis of these incidents reveals that all occurred in congested airspace. 4 HATRs were attributed to task saturation of air traffic controllers, 2 were attributed to poor radio coverage, and 2 were attributed to UAS pilot error. Of the two pilot errors, both occurred during inclement weather that would have precluded operations in a non-combat environment." (see p. 8) This document also has a risk assessment table on p. 8.
"VISUAL_OBSERVER3.pdf" is a 37-page training presentation for visual observers.

Air Force - 2011-ESA-17-COA
Chesapeake, VA
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-ESA-17-COA
Type of Drone: Aqua Puma
General Location of Drone Activity: Chesapeake, VA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training. The Puma UAS operational area is defined as a 2.5 NM radius of the center of NALF Fentress' runway, in Class E Airspace at or below 1000' AGL. All Puma operations will remain within Visual Line of Site of the PIC and/or observer with a lateral distance of no more than .5 NM. The areas of operation will be over the military airfield and the surrounding unpopulated land. Flights will be conducted during daylight hours approximately three days a week.
Comments: This COA is for a UAS called the "Aqua Puma." (see "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.doc")
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/air-force-2011
The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training.
The Puma UAS operational area is defined as a 2.5 NM radius of the center of NALF Fentress' runway, in Class E Airspace at or below 1000' AGL. All Puma operations will remain within Visual Line of Site of the PIC and/or observer with a lateral distance of no more than .5 NM. The areas of operation will be over the military airfield and the surrounding unpopulated land. Flights will be conducted during daylight hours approximately three days a week.
Operation of the Puma UAS within a 2.5-NM radius around the center of Naval Auxiliary Landing Field
(NALF) Fentress runway, in Class E airspace, at or below 1000 feet above ground level (AGL) in the area
depicted in Attachment 1, under the jurisdiction of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Approach Control.
See Special Provisions.
This COA is for a UAS called the "Aqua Puma." (see "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.doc")

Air Force - 2011-ESA-18-COA
Virginia Beach, VA
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-ESA-18-COA
Type of Drone: Puma-AE
General Location of Drone Activity: Virginia Beach, VA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training. Flights will be conducted five days a week, approximately 12 one-hour flights per day from Sunrise to Sunset in VMC conditions. The Puma will remain within visual line-of-sight horizontally and 700 or 1000 feet vertically (based on operating in area A or B) of the operator and/or observers at all times. Boats will be used by operators/observers during off-shore operations.
Comments: "The Puma-AE Air Vehicle can be launched and recovered in minutes without special equipment on unprepared terrain, including water, mud, snow, and dirt. The system employs a self-stabilizing Air Vehicle configuration with stability augmentation avionics, and provides ease of control and steady video imagery. Air and ground components are lightweight and easily configured for transport. The Puma-AE Air Vehicle is battery-powered and has low visual, acoustic, and thermal signatures. The Puma-AE Air Vehicle flies for 120 minutes on rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery pack." (see "TSO.pdf") This COA includes a presentation that shows how the puma is launched and some of its capabilities: see "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM_Redacted.pdf"
The objective of this COA is to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training.
Flights will be conducted five days a week, approximately 12 one-hour flights per day from Sunrise to Sunset in VMC conditions. The Puma will remain within visual line-of-sight horizontally and 700 or 1000 feet vertically (based on operating in area A or B) of the operator and/or observers at all times. Boats will be used by operators/observers during off-shore operations.
Operation of the Puma UAS in Class G airspace at or below 700 feet MSL in Operations Area A and at or below 1000 feet MSL in Operations Area B Operations will be under the jurisdiction of Norfolk ATCT and Oceana NAS (NTU).
"The Puma-AE Air Vehicle can be launched and recovered in minutes without special equipment on unprepared terrain, including water, mud, snow, and dirt. The system employs a self-stabilizing Air Vehicle configuration with stability augmentation avionics, and provides ease of control and steady video imagery. Air and ground components are lightweight and easily configured for transport. The Puma-AE Air Vehicle is battery-powered and has low visual, acoustic, and thermal signatures. The Puma-AE Air Vehicle flies for 120 minutes on rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery pack." (see "TSO.pdf")
This COA includes a presentation that shows how the puma is launched and some of its capabilities: see "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM_Redacted.pdf"

Air Force - 2011-ESA-19-COA
Virginia Beach, VA
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-ESA-19-COA
Type of Drone: Raven
General Location of Drone Activity: Virginia Beach, VA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training. Flights will be conducted five days a week, approximately 12 one-hour flights per day from Sunrise to Sunset in VMC conditions. The Raven will remain within visual line-of-sight horizontally and 700 or 1000 feet vertically (based on operating in area A or B) of the operator and/or observers at all times. Boats will be used by operators/observers during off-shore operations.
The objective of this COA is to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training.
Flights will be conducted five days a week, approximately 12 one-hour flights per day from Sunrise to Sunset in VMC conditions. The Raven will remain within visual line-of-sight horizontally and 700 or 1000 feet vertically (based on operating in area A or B) of the operator and/or observers at all times. Boats will be used by operators/observers during off-shore operations.
Operation of the Raven UAS in Class G airspace at or below 700 feet MSL in Operations Area A and at or below 1000 feet MSL in Operations Area B as depicted in Attachment 1. Operations will be under the jurisdiction of Norfolk ATCT and Oceana NAS (NTU).

Virginia Beach, VA
Type of Drone: Wasp
General Location of Drone Activity: Virginia Beach, VA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training. Operational flights of the Wasp UAS will be conducted by trained and qualified US Special Operations Command personnel.
Comments: The Wasp Air Vehicle transmits live airborne video images and location information to a Ground Control Station (GCS) This capability enables operators to navigate, search for targets, recognize terrain and record all information for analysis.
The objective of this COA is to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training. Operational flights of the Wasp UAS will be conducted by trained and qualified US Special Operations Command personnel.
Operation of the Wasp UAS in Class G airspace at or below 700 feet MSL in Operations Area A and at or below 1000 feet MSL in Operations Area B. Operations will be under the jurisdiction of Norfolk ATCT and Oceana NAS (NTU).
The Wasp Air Vehicle transmits live airborne video images and location information to a Ground Control Station (GCS) This capability enables operators to navigate, search for targets, recognize terrain and record all information for analysis.

Type of Drone: Scan Eagle
Stated objective/purpose of COA: This COA is to continue the Fort Story Scan Eagle UAS operations area (land and water) to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator maritime qualification training. Operational flights of the Scan Eagle system will be conducted by trained and qualified US Special Operations Command personnel. Scan Eagle UAS operations at Fort Story Military Reservation will be conducted 1000 feet and below over the surrounding coastal waters of Cape Henry with exception to the area underlying the KORF Class C airspace where operations are restricted below 700' AGL. The Scan Eagle will be launched from land (Ft Story) within its approved operational area on Cape Henry and the Ft. Story Military Reservation. While over land the UAS will not be operated over populated areas or within 1000 feet of Highway 60. 6-12 hour flights will be conducted five days a week (approximately one flight per day) from sunrise to sunset and in VMC conditions.
Comments: "Insitu’s UAS (unmanned aerial system) is configured for land- or sea-based operations. . . . The A-15 and A-20 aircraft are long endurance UAV composed of five to six major modules that are replaceable at the field site. The most common payload, an inertial-stabilized camera turret, allows for the tracking of a target of interest for extended periods of time, even when the target is moving and the aircraft nose is seldom pointed at the target. The UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) is built to carry customer-supplied sensors and processors, and to provide a flexible aerial platform with power, communications, and volume for additional payloads. The aircraft is designed to handle multiple, highly persistent sensing roles, including: Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Communications relay. Battle damage assessment (BDA) Customer-supplied sensing and surveying missions. (see "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")
This COA is to continue the Fort Story Scan Eagle UAS operations area (land and water) to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator maritime qualification training. Operational flights of the Scan Eagle system will be conducted by trained and qualified US Special Operations Command personnel.
Scan Eagle UAS operations at Fort Story Military Reservation will be conducted 1000 feet and below over the surrounding coastal waters of Cape Henry with exception to the area underlying the KORF Class C airspace where operations are restricted below 700' AGL. The Scan Eagle will be launched from land (Ft Story) within its approved operational area on Cape Henry and the Ft. Story Military Reservation. While over land the UAS will not be operated over populated areas or within 1000 feet of Highway 60. 6-12 hour flights will be conducted five days a week (approximately one flight per day) from sunrise to sunset and in VMC conditions.
Operation of the ScanEagle UAS in Class G airspace at or below 700 feet MSL in Operations Area A and at or below 1000 feet MSL
"Insitu’s UAS (unmanned aerial system) is configured for land- or sea-based operations. . . . The A-15 and A-20 aircraft are long endurance UAV composed of five to six major modules that are replaceable at the field site. The most common payload, an inertial-stabilized camera turret, allows for the tracking of a target of interest for extended periods of time, even when the target is moving and the aircraft nose is seldom pointed at the target.
The UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) is built to carry customer-supplied sensors and processors, and to provide a flexible aerial platform with power, communications, and volume for additional payloads. The aircraft is designed to handle multiple, highly persistent sensing roles, including: Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Communications relay. Battle damage assessment (BDA) Customer-supplied sensing and surveying missions. (see "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")

Hancock, MS
Type of Drone: Raven
General Location of Drone Activity: Hancock, MS
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct qualification/mission training. Flights of the Raven system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel. The Raven UA will remain at or below 1000' AGL, except in the Northern airspace area under the Picayune Class E airspace where the Raven will remain at or below 500' AGL. The UAS will not be operated over any populated areas as the Stennis Buffer Zone is uninhabited IAW Government easement restrictions (see attached doc in Special Circumstances section). The UA will remain in visual line of sight of the operator and/or observer at all times and NOT overfly heavly trafficked roads. Observers are qualified UAS operators and may be in chase boats. Flights will be conducted from sunrise to sunset up to three days a week, approximately 8 one-hour flights per day
Comments: Stennis Space Center (SSC) was established in the 1960s, the United States Government purchased approximately 13,800 acres in fee simple (often referred to as the “Fee Area” in the shape of roughly a five mile square) to establish a facility for testing the large Saturn V launch vehicle stages and engines used for the Apollo program. The Government also purchased a perpetual restrictive easement in approximately 125,000 acres of land, commonly referred to as the “buffer zone,” surrounding the test facility and extending about six miles in all directions. Although most of the buffer zone is privately owned, the area is uninhabited because the Government’s easement prohibits habitable structures, including mobile homes, campers, trailers or other enclosed structures. However, the easement does not prohibit landowners from using lands within the buffer zone for activities that do not violate the easement restriction, such as timber production, grazing, haying, agriculture, fishing ponds, mineral extraction, and recreational activities. A consent agreement between NASA and the Pearl River Basin Development District allows temporary camping for the public benefit at McLeod Water Park. The agreement permits transient camping at the Park for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive days (see "COA_SPECIAL_CIRCUM_DOC.pdf")
The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct qualification/mission training. Flights of the Raven system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel.
The Raven UA will remain at or below 1000' AGL, except in the Northern airspace area under the Picayune Class E airspace where the Raven will remain at or below 500' AGL. The UAS will not be operated over any populated areas as the Stennis Buffer Zone is uninhabited IAW Government easement restrictions (see attached doc in Special Circumstances section). The UA will remain in visual line of sight of the operator and/or observer at all times and NOT overfly heavly trafficked roads. Observers are qualified UAS operators and may be in chase boats. Flights will be conducted from sunrise to sunset up to three days a week, approximately 8 one-hour flights per day
Operation of the Raven UAS in Class G airspace at or below 1000' AGL, except in the northern airspace area under the Picayune Class E airspace where the Raven will remain at or below 500 AGL.
Stennis Space Center (SSC) was established in the 1960s, the United States Government purchased approximately 13,800 acres in fee simple (often referred to as the “Fee Area” in the shape of roughly a five mile square) to establish a facility for testing the large Saturn V launch vehicle stages and engines used for the Apollo program. The Government also purchased a perpetual restrictive easement in approximately 125,000 acres of land, commonly referred to as the “buffer zone,” surrounding the test facility and extending about six miles in all directions.
Although most of the buffer zone is privately owned, the area is uninhabited because the Government’s easement prohibits habitable structures, including mobile homes, campers, trailers or other enclosed structures. However, the easement does not prohibit landowners from using lands within the buffer zone for activities that do not violate the easement restriction, such as timber production, grazing, haying, agriculture, fishing ponds, mineral extraction, and recreational activities.
A consent agreement between NASA and the Pearl River Basin Development District allows temporary camping for the public benefit at McLeod Water Park. The agreement permits transient camping at the Park for a period not to exceed 14 consecutive days (see "COA_SPECIAL_CIRCUM_DOC.pdf")

Hancock, MS
Type of Drone: Puma
General Location of Drone Activity: Hancock, MS
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct qualification/mission training. Flights of the Puma AE system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel. Puma AE UAS operations will be conducted in Class G airspace within the confines of the Stennis Space Center Buffer Zone. The Puma UA will remain at or below 1000' AGL, except in the Northern airspace area under the Picayune Class E airspace where the Puma will remain at or below 500' AGL. The UAS will not be operated over any populated areas as the Stennis Buffer Zone is uninhabited IAW Government easement restrictions (see attached doc in Special Circumstances section). The UA will remain in visual line of sight of the operator and/or observer at all times and NOT overfly heavly trafficked roads. Observers are qualified UAS operators and may be in chase boats. Flights will be conducted from sunrise to sunset up to three days a week, approximately 8 one-hour flights per day
Comments: The Puma "transmits live airborne video images and location information to the Ground Control Station (GCS). This capability enables operators to navigate, search for targets, recognize terrain, and record all information for analysis. . . . The payload includes a five megapixel EO camera, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) camera, and an infrared (IR) illuminator in a single payload." The payload includes an IR laser to illuminate objects of interest with the aid of night vision devices" ("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")
The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct qualification/mission training. Flights of the Puma AE system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel.
Puma AE UAS operations will be conducted in Class G airspace within the confines of the Stennis Space Center Buffer Zone. The Puma UA will remain at or below 1000' AGL, except in the Northern airspace area under the Picayune Class E airspace where the Puma will remain at or below 500' AGL. The UAS will not be operated over any populated areas as the Stennis Buffer Zone is uninhabited IAW Government easement restrictions (see attached doc in Special Circumstances section). The UA will remain in visual line of sight of the operator and/or observer at all times and NOT overfly heavly trafficked roads. Observers are qualified UAS operators and may be in chase boats. Flights will be conducted from sunrise to sunset up to three days a week, approximately 8 one-hour flights per day
The Puma "transmits live airborne video images and location information to the Ground Control Station (GCS). This capability enables operators to navigate, search for targets, recognize terrain, and record all information for analysis. . . . The payload includes a five megapixel EO camera, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) camera, and an infrared (IR) illuminator in a single payload."
The payload includes an IR laser to illuminate objects of interest with the aid of night vision devices"
("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")

Hancock, MS
Type of Drone: Wasp
General Location of Drone Activity: Hancock, MS
Stated objective/purpose of COA: This COA will support SBT-22, USSOCOM. Wasp UAS operations will be conducted in Class G airspace within the confines of the Stennis Space Center Buffer Zone. The Wasp will remain at or below 500ft AGL. The UAS will not be operated over any populated areas as the Stennis Buffer Zone is uninhabited IAW Government easement restrictions The UA will remain in visual line of sight of the operator/observer at all times and NOT overfly heavly traffic roads. The Wasp will remain within 500ft vertically and 1/2 mile laterally of the operator and observers at all times. Observers are qaulified UAS operators and will be in chase boats. Flights will be conducted from sunrise to sunset up to three days a week, approximately 8 one-hour flights per day. LOST LINK will always be set to the "Go to Rally". The Rally point which is the same as the location of the Ground Control Station (GCS). When the GCS is on a boat the Rally point will be one of the boats.
This COA will support SBT-22, USSOCOM. Wasp UAS operations will be conducted in Class G airspace within the confines of the Stennis Space Center Buffer Zone. The Wasp will remain at or below 500ft AGL. The UAS will not be operated over any populated areas as the Stennis Buffer Zone is uninhabited IAW Government easement restrictions The UA will remain in visual line of sight of the operator/observer at all times and NOT overfly heavly traffic roads. The Wasp will remain within 500ft vertically and 1/2 mile laterally of the operator and observers at all times. Observers are qaulified UAS operators and will be in chase boats. Flights will be conducted from sunrise to sunset up to three days a week, approximately 8 one-hour flights per day. LOST LINK will always be set to the "Go to Rally". The Rally point which is the same as the location of the Ground Control Station (GCS). When the GCS is on a boat the Rally point will be one of the boats.
Operation of the Wasp UAS in Class G airspace as depicted in attachment at or below 500 feet above ground level.

Air Force - 2011-WSA-28-COA
Pinon Canyon, CO
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-WSA-28-COA
Type of Drone: RQ-7 Shadow
General Location of Drone Activity: Pinon Canyon, CO
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Request approval for RQ-7 Shadow operations for Pilot/Operator proficiency and integration training that will provide persistent organic ISR for SOF personnel in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) objectives. Training will be conducted entirely within the Pinon Canyon Military Operations Area (MOA) located approximately 27 miles northeast of Trinidad, CO. Single Shadow UAS operations in the Pinon Canyon MOA will be conducted within the activated Pinon Canyon MOA and Class G airspace from the surface up to but not including 4,000 feet AGL. Operations will be conducted a maximum of 6 days a week and up to 12-hours per day in VFR conditions. Operations between the hours of sunset to sunrise will be isolated in an area within 3 NM from the Pinon Canyon AAF over the Fort Carson Military Reservation and observers will be aided with night vision goggles (NVGs);
Comments: The RQ-7B Shadow 200 is a small tactical unmanned aerial vehicle with a 20.0 foot wingspan and 11.4 feet in length. The maximum gross weight is 425 pounds. ("TSO.pdf")
Request approval for RQ-7 Shadow operations for Pilot/Operator proficiency and integration training that will provide persistent organic ISR for SOF personnel in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) objectives. Training will be conducted entirely within the Pinon Canyon Military Operations Area (MOA) located approximately 27 miles northeast of Trinidad, CO.
Single Shadow UAS operations in the Pinon Canyon MOA will be conducted within the activated Pinon Canyon MOA and Class G airspace from the surface up to but not including 4,000 feet AGL. Operations will be conducted a maximum of 6 days a week and up to 12-hours per day in VFR conditions. Operations between the hours of sunset to sunrise will be isolated in an area within 3 NM from the Pinon Canyon AAF over the Fort Carson Military Reservation and observers will be aided with night vision goggles (NVGs);
Operation of the Shadow UAS within Class G and Class E airspace at and near the Pinon Canyon Airport (0CD5), at or below 4,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL), not to exceed 10,000 feet Above Mean Sea Level (MSL),
The RQ-7B Shadow 200 is a small tactical unmanned aerial vehicle with a 20.0 foot wingspan and 11.4 feet in length. The maximum gross weight is 425 pounds. ("TSO.pdf")

Air Force - 2011-WSA-29-COA
Imperial Beach, San Diego, CA
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-WSA-29-COA
Type of Drone: Wasp
General Location of Drone Activity: Imperial Beach, San Diego, CA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification/mission training. Operational flights of the Wasp system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel. Operations will be conducted during daylight hours, approximately five days a week, with 6 flights per day at 45-60 minutes each
Comments: The Wasp optics package includes two color electro-optical (EO) cameras (front- and side- loo) and a removable payload with either front- and side-look Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) EO color cameras for day operations or an ingrared (IR) camera (front- or side-look, zoom) for night operations. The Wasp flies for 45 minutes on a rechargeable Li-Ion babtery pack ("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.doc")
The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification/mission training. Operational flights of the Wasp system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel. Operations will be conducted during daylight hours, approximately five days a week, with 6 flights per day at 45-60 minutes each
Operation of the WASP UAS at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) in Class D airspace under the jurisdiction of Imperial Beach Navy Outlying Landing Field (KNRS), San Diego, California Air Traffic Control Tower only within the Silver Strand Training Complex (SSTC)
The Wasp optics package includes two color electro-optical (EO) cameras (front- and side- loo) and a removable payload with either front- and side-look Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) EO color cameras for day operations or an ingrared (IR) camera (front- or side-look, zoom) for night operations. The Wasp flies for 45 minutes on a rechargeable Li-Ion babtery pack ("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.doc")

Air Force - 2011-WSA-30-COA
Imperial Beach, San Diego, CA
Governmental Body/Entity: Air Force - 2011-WSA-30-COA
Type of Drone: Raven
General Location of Drone Activity: Imperial Beach, San Diego, CA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification/mission training. Operational flights of the Raven system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel. . . . Operations will be conducted during daylight hours, approximately five days a week, with 5 flights per day at 60-90 minutes each.
Comments: The Raven B has two nose cones. One houses two color electro-optical (EO) cameras (front- and side- look; one houses a side-look infrared (IR camera with laser illuminator. The Raven files for 60-90 minutes on recharchable Lithium Ion battery packs. ("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")
The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) are able to maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification/mission training. Operational flights of the Raven system will be conducted by US Special Operations Command personnel. . . . Operations will be conducted during daylight hours, approximately five days a week, with 5 flights per day at 60-90 minutes each.
Operation of the Raven UAS at or below 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) in Class D airspace under the jurisdiction of Imperial Beach Navy Outlying Landing Field (KNRS), San Diego, California Air Traffic Control Tower only within the Silver Strand Training Complex (SSTC) depicted
The Raven B has two nose cones. One houses two color electro-optical (EO) cameras (front- and side- look; one houses a side-look infrared (IR camera with laser illuminator. The Raven files for 60-90 minutes on recharchable Lithium Ion battery packs. ("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")

Nellis AFB, NV
Type of Drone: MQ-1 Predator
General Location of Drone Activity: Nellis AFB, NV
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Objective is to renew previously approved Certificate of Authorization 2010-WSA-48R for MQ-1 flights within the Creech AFB traffic pattern in Class D Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Creech AFB Control Tower. Also, for MQ-1 flights within the Desert Rock Airport traffic pattern in Class E & G Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Desert Rock Control Tower at and below 2,500' AGL.
Objective is to renew previously approved Certificate of Authorization 2010-WSA-48R for MQ-1 flights within the Creech AFB traffic pattern in Class D Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Creech AFB Control Tower. Also, for MQ-1 flights within the Desert Rock Airport traffic pattern in Class E & G Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Desert Rock Control Tower at and below 2,500' AGL.
Operation of the MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class D and E airspace at Creech Air Force Base (INS) and Desert Rock Airport (NV65/DRA), NV at or below 2,500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)

Creech AFB, NV
Type of Drone: MQ-9 Reaper
General Location of Drone Activity: Creech AFB, NV
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Objective is to renew previously approved Certificate of Authorization 2010-WSA-49R for MQ-9 flights within the Creech AFB traffic pattern in Class D Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Creech AFB Control Tower. Also, for MQ-9 flights within the Desert Rock Airport traffic pattern in Class E & G Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Desert Rock Control Tower at and below 2,500' AGL. The FAA UAS Program Office supports the Safety case already submitted
Objective is to renew previously approved Certificate of Authorization 2010-WSA-49R for MQ-9 flights within the Creech AFB traffic pattern in Class D Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Creech AFB Control Tower. Also, for MQ-9 flights within the Desert Rock Airport traffic pattern in Class E & G Airspace no further than 3 NM from the Desert Rock Control Tower at and below 2,500' AGL. The FAA UAS Program Office supports the Safety case already submitted
Operation of the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class D and E airspace at Creech Air Force Base (INS) and Desert Rock Airport (NV65/DRA), NV at or below 2,500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)

San Bernadino, CA
General Location of Drone Activity: San Bernadino, CA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) may maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training. Operational flights of the Raven system will be conducted by trained and medically qualified US Special Operations Command personnel. These operations take place approximately three times a week, eight one-hour sorties and during daylight hours.
The objective of this COA is to designate a UAS operational area to ensure Special Operations Forces (SOF) may maintain proficiency and conduct operator qualification training. Operational flights of the Raven system will be conducted by trained and medically qualified US Special Operations Command personnel.
These operations take place approximately three times a week, eight one-hour sorties and during daylight hours.
Operation of the Raven Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class D airspace at Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV within a one-half (1/2) NM ring centered at 34°34.9’ N, 117° 21.67’W from the surface to 1000’ AGL under the jurisdiction of the VCV Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).

Simi Valley, CA
Type of Drone: Puma
General Location of Drone Activity: Simi Valley, CA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The objective of this COA is to provide operator training, and acceptance testing and evaluation of the Puma AE, manufactured by AeroVironment Inc. Operational flights of the system will be conducted by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for its All Environment Capable Variant (AECV) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) requiremen
Comments: The Puma All Environment (AE) is an all-environment, hand-launched reconnaissance and surveillance tool. The system transmits live airborne video images and location information to the Ground Control Station (GCS). It is battery-powered and has low visual, acoustic, and thermal signatures. The Puma-AE Air Vehicle flies for 120 minutes on rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery pack. It includes a five megapixel EO camera, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) camera, and an infrared (IR) illuminator in a single payload. ("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")
The objective of this COA is to provide operator training, and acceptance testing and evaluation of the Puma AE, manufactured by AeroVironment Inc. Operational flights of the system will be conducted by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for its All Environment Capable Variant (AECV) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) requiremen
Operation of the Puma UAS in Class E and G airspace at or below 1,200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) in the vicinity of Simi Valley at Brennan Field, Upper and Lower Waste Managemen sites and the Taft and Filmore sites, California (See Attachment 1) under the jurisdiction of Southern California TRACON (SCT).
The Puma All Environment (AE) is an all-environment, hand-launched reconnaissance and surveillance tool. The system transmits live airborne video images and location information to the Ground Control Station (GCS). It is battery-powered and has low visual, acoustic, and thermal signatures. The Puma-AE Air Vehicle flies for 120 minutes on rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-ion) battery pack. It includes a five megapixel EO camera, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) camera, and an infrared (IR) illuminator in a single payload. ("AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.pdf")

Victorville, CA
Type of Drone: YMQ-18A Hummingbird Unmanned Aircraft A160T
General Location of Drone Activity: Victorville, CA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Estimate 1-3 flights/week of mostly 1-5 hours in duration and occasional long-duration flights of approximately 12 hours.
Comments: The A160T is a vertical takeoff and lift (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) produced by the Boeing Aircraft Company with a maximum gross weight of up to 6,500 lbs. It's basically a very quiet helicopter capable of staying in the air for 16-24 hours at a time. It is also capable of carrying a gigapixel camera and a "Forester foliage-penetration radar" designed by DARPA. However, the Army has had a bunch of problems with the A160 crashing and may not continue the program:
Estimate 1-3 flights/week of mostly 1-5 hours in duration and occasional long-duration flights of approximately 12 hours.
Operation of the A160 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in the Class D airspace of Southern California Logistic Airport, SCLA (VCV) and the transit corridor Class G and E airspace between VCV and R2515 (see attachment 1 and 2) at or below 13,000 MSL under the jurisdiction of the VCV Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and High Desert Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) (E10).
The A160T is a vertical takeoff and lift (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) produced by the Boeing Aircraft Company with a maximum gross weight of up to 6,500 lbs.
It's basically a very quiet helicopter capable of staying in the air for 16-24 hours at a time.
It is also capable of carrying a gigapixel camera and a "Forester foliage-penetration radar" designed by DARPA. However, the Army has had a bunch of problems with the A160 crashing and may not continue the program:

Camp Rilea, OR
Type of Drone: Wasp (BATMAV) Small UAS
Status:
General Location of Drone Activity: Camp Rilea, OR
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Objective is to provide operator currency for the 125th Special Tactics Squadron personnel using the Wasp (BATMAV) Small UAS.
Objective is to provide operator currency for the 125th Special Tactics Squadron personnel using the Wasp (BATMAV) Small UAS.
Operation of the Wasp UAS in Class E and G airspace at or below 400 feet Above Ground Leve (AGL) within a ¼ mile radius of 46°06’55”N/ 123°56’17”W, near Camp Rilea Military Reservation Oregon..

US Marine Corps - 2011-ESA-25-COA
Carteret, NC
Governmental Body/Entity: US Marine Corps - 2011-ESA-25-COA
Type of Drone: RQ-7B Shadow
General Location of Drone Activity: Carteret, NC
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The USMC has a requirement to operate its Shadow 200 UAS RQ-7B aircraft at MCALF Bogue in support of aircrew training, expeditionary site setup, and integration into large force exercises at Camp Lejeune. This requires the system to transit from 0 - 1200 ft within the class D airspace and into the R5306C restricted airspace in order to properly train squadron aircrews in the effective employment of the new system and to transit to the other adjoining restricted airspace. VMU-2 will fly an average of three (3) to four (4) training flights per day while conducting operations out of MCALF Bogue. All flights will strictly adhere to a pre-established UAV pattern within the lateral confines of the Class D airspace while using a ground/tower observer until established in the R5306C restricted airspace. Operations will be conducted Monday through Friday. Each flight will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Comments: Docs withheld under exemption 3 (22 USC 2751) (this statute is about foreign arms sales & information subject to arms export controls. Section 2778(e) allows information to be withheld under FOIA): - 19 pages withheld from "COMMUNICATIONS.pdf" - 22 pp w/h from "CONTROL_STATION.pdf" - 1 pp w/h from "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.bmp" - 20 pp w/h from "LAUNCH_RECOVERY.pdf"
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/us-marines
The USMC has a requirement to operate its Shadow 200 UAS RQ-7B aircraft at MCALF Bogue in support of aircrew training, expeditionary site setup, and integration into large force exercises at Camp Lejeune. This requires the system to transit from 0 - 1200 ft within the class D airspace and into the R5306C restricted airspace in order to properly train squadron aircrews in the effective employment of the new system and to transit to the other adjoining restricted airspace.
VMU-2 will fly an average of three (3) to four (4) training flights per day while conducting operations out of MCALF Bogue. All flights will strictly adhere to a pre-established UAV pattern within the lateral confines of the Class D airspace while using a ground/tower observer until established in the R5306C restricted airspace. Operations will be conducted Monday through Friday. Each flight will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Operation of the RQ-7B Shadow UAS in Class D airspace at or below 1200’ feet Above Ground Level under the jurisdiction of Bogue Field Air Traffic Control Tower to transit directly to/from R-5306C/D/E.
Docs withheld under exemption 3 (22 USC 2751) (this statute is about foreign arms sales & information subject to arms export controls. Section 2778(e) allows information to be withheld under FOIA):
- 19 pages withheld from "COMMUNICATIONS.pdf"
- 22 pp w/h from "CONTROL_STATION.pdf"
- 1 pp w/h from "AIRCRAFT_SYSTEM.bmp"
- 20 pp w/h from "LAUNCH_RECOVERY.pdf"

California Fire Services
Shasta, California
Governmental Body/Entity: California Fire Services
Type of Drone: Insight A-20
Status: Expired
General Location of Drone Activity: Shasta, California
Stated objective/purpose of COA: To deploy the Insight A-20 in support of wildland fire defense in California for the 2008 fire season. The Insight A-20 utilizes the Insight Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with transponder and radar directional control from a command vehicle using certified pilots and a fail-safe control to either land or return the vehicle to home base in the case of loss of communications.
Effective Dates: July 3, 2008 - August 3, 2008
Comments: "Emergency status" certification; Cal Fire wants to use a drone for "aerial reconnaissance to help battle" forrest fires, possibly during a specific weekend (see "COA_SPECIAL_CIRCUM_DOC.doc").
To deploy the Insight A-20 in support of wildland fire defense in California for the 2008 fire season. The Insight A-20 utilizes the Insight Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with transponder and radar directional control from a command vehicle using certified pilots and a fail-safe control to either land or return the vehicle to home base in the case of loss of communications.
The Insight A-20 UAV will only be operated in Class G airspace and will further be restricted to daytime only VFR operations in the Class G airspace at or below 1000 feet AGL. The UAV will also be controlled by a CAL FIRE chase aircraft that has an air traffic controller in the aircraft with the pilot. This air traffic controller is a CAL FIRE trained and certified Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) The ATGS controls and communicates with both ground and air assets and is responsible for all ingress and egress of air traffic to the area of operation. The Insight A-20 UAV will be launched and recovered inside of the proposed area so as to further ensure no conflict with any aircraft in the vicinity.
"Emergency status" certification; Cal Fire wants to use a drone for "aerial reconnaissance to help battle" forrest fires, possibly during a specific weekend (see "COA_SPECIAL_CIRCUM_DOC.doc").

Cornell University
Aurora, NY
Governmental Body/Entity: Cornell University
Type of Drone: University Built (One-Third Scale Piper Cub) UAS
Status: Expired
General Location of Drone Activity: Aurora, NY
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The purpose of the proposed UAV flights in this COA is to develop and use experimentally, a system to vertically profile the atmosphere from 300 ft agl to 3000 ft agl. The UAV payload will be instrumentation to continuously measure temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction as the UAV spirals vertically from 300 ft agl to 3000 ft agl and back down to 300 ft agl. The UAV will maintain a GPS controlled circle with a 1500 ft diameter utilizing a Micropilot 1028 autopilot. The climb rate will be 150 ft/min and the duration of the flight will be approximately 40 min. This system will replace the release of helium filled balloons with radio equipped weather packages and the use of tethered blimps utilized to lift weather instrumentation into the lower atmosphere. An UAV mounted system is superior because the helium filled free flying balloons rise through the lower 3000 ft of the atmosphere too quickly for accurate weather data. The tethered blimps have a FAA imposed altitude restriction of 1000-1500 ft due to their danger to aircraft and the inability of the operators to react quickly enough to avoid full scale aircraft. In contrast, a UAV mounted system can spiral up to 3000 ft in a relatively short time period, yielding high quality weather measurements and can quickly be diverted to avoid full scale aircraft which enter into the area of UAV flights.
University Built (One-Third Scale Piper Cub) UAS
The purpose of the proposed UAV flights in this COA is to develop and use experimentally, a system to vertically profile the atmosphere from 300 ft agl to 3000 ft agl. The UAV payload will be instrumentation to continuously measure temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and wind direction as the UAV spirals vertically from 300 ft agl to 3000 ft agl and back down to 300 ft agl. The UAV will maintain a GPS controlled circle with a 1500 ft diameter utilizing a Micropilot 1028 autopilot. The climb rate will be 150 ft/min and the duration of the flight will be approximately 40 min.
This system will replace the release of helium filled balloons with radio equipped weather packages and the use of tethered blimps utilized to lift weather instrumentation into the lower atmosphere.
An UAV mounted system is superior because the helium filled free flying balloons rise through the lower 3000 ft of the atmosphere too quickly for accurate weather data. The tethered blimps have a FAA imposed altitude restriction of 1000-1500 ft due to their danger to aircraft and the inability of the operators to react quickly enough to avoid full scale aircraft. In contrast, a UAV mounted system can spiral up to 3000 ft in a relatively short time period, yielding high quality weather measurements and can quickly be diverted to avoid full scale aircraft which enter into the area of UAV flights.
Weather monitoring

Otter Tail County Geographic Information Systems
Otter Tail County, MN
Governmental Body/Entity: Otter Tail County Geographic Information Systems
Type of Drone: Crop Cam plane
Status: Disapproved
General Location of Drone Activity: Otter Tail County, MN
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Otter Tail County G.I.S. Dept has been using a Crop Cam plane system for photography andsearch and rescue mission. (Per John Page FAA sept 2006) This plane will be flown for Engineeringand mapping. This plane will also be flown for Municipality projects as requested via themunicipality. This plane will be flown for adjoining Governmental bodies as requested for LawEnforcement needs such as Search Warrant info and Search and Rescue. This is a 6lb plane usedfor G.I.S. and photography. It is flown under perfect weather conditions with 4 person crew. Thecrew consist of 3 trained Pilot in Command and 4 trained observers. 2 man teams at each end ofthe flight pattern.
Effective Dates: Application Cancelled.
Comments: Mapping purposes; it looks like there were consistent failures to meet FAA standards for a COA - Otter Tail couldn't meet minimum requirements for pilot or observer & FAA said this presented an "unacceptable risk" to the National Airspace System.
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/otter-tail-county-gis-dept
The Otter Tail County G.I.S. Dept has been using a Crop Cam plane system for photography andsearch and rescue mission. (Per John Page FAA sept 2006) This plane will be flown for Engineeringand mapping. This plane will also be flown for Municipality projects as requested via themunicipality. This plane will be flown for adjoining Governmental bodies as requested for LawEnforcement needs such as Search Warrant info and Search and Rescue. This is a 6lb plane usedfor G.I.S. and photography. It is flown under perfect weather conditions with 4 person crew. Thecrew consist of 3 trained Pilot in Command and 4 trained observers. 2 man teams at each end ofthe flight pattern.
Mapping purposes; it looks like there were consistent failures to meet FAA standards for a COA - Otter Tail couldn't meet minimum requirements for pilot or observer & FAA said this presented an "unacceptable risk" to the National Airspace System.

U.S. Forest Service
Missoula, MT
Governmental Body/Entity: U.S. Forest Service
Type of Drone: Raven (RQ – 11A, RQ – 11B)
Status: Expired
General Location of Drone Activity: Missoula, MT
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Operational readiness testing for upcoming R & D tests related to Wildland fire fighting. General flights will be no more than one half mile from ground control station at around 500 feet AGL.
Effective Dates: March 13, 2008 - ?
Comments: R&D Testing for drones to fight wildfires; There appears to be approval of guidance for operations of unmanned vehicles in a memo dated 3/13/08
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/usda-forest-service
Operational readiness testing for upcoming R & D tests related to Wildland fire fighting. General flights will be no more than one half mile from ground control station at around 500 feet AGL.
Several short durations flights no more than 45 minutes each for a 3 day period.
R&D Testing for drones to fight wildfires; There appears to be approval of guidance for operations of unmanned vehicles in a memo dated 3/13/08

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Iowa, WI
Governmental Body/Entity: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Type of Drone: radio controlled airplane made by U of W
General Location of Drone Activity: Iowa, WI
Stated objective/purpose of COA: A camera will be mounted to a radio controlled airplane to obtain low altitude images of a river restoration project. The aircraft will be piloted using visual line of sight and an observer. A temperature assessment of the stream will be collected within a 0.25 mile radius at three sites in Wisconsin at an altitude of less than 1000 ft above ground level. Data will be used in support of a project by UW-Madison researchers studying restoration practices and its hydro-ecological impacts. The goal of this research project is to map stream-aquifer interactions using temperature signals to improve the understanding of watershed health and water quality. The use of radio controlled airplanes provides valuable data that could not otherwise be collected.
Effective Dates: February 8, 2008 - February 7, 2009
Comments: Academic study/geological restoration
radio controlled airplane made by U of W
A camera will be mounted to a radio controlled airplane to obtain low altitude images of a river restoration project. The aircraft will be piloted using visual line of sight and an observer. A temperature assessment of the stream will be collected within a 0.25 mile radius at three sites in Wisconsin at an altitude of less than 1000 ft above ground level. Data will be used in support of a project by UW-Madison researchers studying restoration practices and its hydro-ecological impacts. The goal of this research project is to map stream-aquifer interactions using temperature signals to improve the understanding of watershed health and water quality. The use of radio controlled airplanes provides valuable data that could not otherwise be collected.
Flight operations will be conducted in two remote and sparsely populated areas in Wisconsin, including a river restoration site owned by the Nature Conservancy near Barneveld, WI and the Allequash Wetlands near Minocqua, WI. The area near Barneveld is used for agriculture and is accessed by minimally used country roads. The area near Minocqua is part of the Northern Highlands State Forest, is managed by the WI Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and is part of an area studied by the Northern Temperate Lakes LTER. (Long Term Ecological Research). We have written permission from both the WI DNR and TNC to use their land for flight operations. Flights will occur during daylight hours several times during a day, approximately 5 days per year for a period of 1 year. Flight duration will never exceed 20 minutes. All flights will remain in sight of the operator. There will be minimal observers and they will be kept at a safe distance as shown in the safety portion of the airworthiness certification application.
Academic study/geological restoration

Washington State Dept of Transportation
Okanogan, WA
Governmental Body/Entity: Washington State Dept of Transportation
Type of Drone: Yamaha RMAX Type II helicopter
General Location of Drone Activity: Okanogan, WA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is submitting this application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA) to test fly a Remotely Operated Aircraft (ROA). The application will be for a one-year demonstration project that will evaluate the cost effectiveness and utility of a ROA for avalanche control and search and rescue operations.
Effective Dates: February 27, 2007 - April 9, 2007
Comments: Avalanche preparedness/COA Restricted to Uninhabited Areas
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is submitting this application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA) to test fly a Remotely Operated Aircraft (ROA). The application will be for a one-year demonstration project that will evaluate the cost effectiveness and utility of a ROA for avalanche control and search and rescue operations.
Test flights will occur over a three day period.
There may be one to four flights each day.
Each flight will last for an hour or less.
Avalanche preparedness/COA Restricted to Uninhabited Areas

City of Houston, Texas Police Department
Houston, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: City of Houston, Texas Police Department
Type of Drone: Insitu Insight UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: Houston, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: FAA has announced a plan to initiate a data gathering program for UAV operations in the National Airspace System. The City of Houston has been selected as one of two test sites for this program. The city has chosen the Insitu Insight UAS as the test vehcil for this exercise. Prior to commencing the actual FAA project, Houston city leaders and government officials have asked for an inflight demonstration of the Insight in a remote area outside Houston city limits.
Effective Dates: October 12, 2007 - October 17, 2007
Comments: "High level demonstration" for Houston city and federal officials.
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/houston-texas-police-dept
FAA has announced a plan to initiate a data gathering program for UAV operations in the National Airspace System. The City of Houston has been selected as one of two test sites for this program. The city has chosen the Insitu Insight UAS as the test vehcil for this exercise. Prior to commencing the actual FAA project, Houston city leaders and government officials have asked for an inflight demonstration of the Insight in a remote area outside Houston city limits.
Flight(s) likely two in number will be conducted during daylight hours in VFR conditions on the target date of November 16th. The flight will be a limited demonstration of the Insigth UAV which will include a launch, enroute operations limited to line of sight distances, and a recovery. Flight durations will not exceed 2 hours in length. The actua flights will take place only on a day where weather conditions are optimal.
"High level demonstration" for Houston city and federal officials.

Georgia Tech Police Department
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
Governmental Body/Entity: Georgia Tech Police Department
Type of Drone: Hornet Micro from Adaptive Flight, Inc
Status: Disapproved
General Location of Drone Activity: Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Georgia Tech Police Department will use the small (approximately 2 lb.) electric helicopter UAS, called the Hornet Micro from Adaptive Flight, Inc., at special events (but will not fly over crowds). It will also be used during day-to-day law enforcement operations to respond to areas before a police officer would to quickly place "eyes on the target or crisis area," regular air patrol functions, and serve as a crime prevention tool. In addition to providing direct benefits to the security of the Georgia Tech campus, it is intended that this project will provide valuable lessons learned for the use of small and quiet electric VTOL UASs for law enforcement nationwide.
Effective Dates: Requested: 2009; DENIED
Comments: This one cited "day to day" use; reasons for denial to the right. This looks like a good instance of giving some overall guidance over what FAA's concerns are and where the tensions lie.
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/georgia-tech-police-dept
Georgia Tech Police Department will use the small (approximately 2 lb.) electric helicopter UAS, called the Hornet Micro from Adaptive Flight, Inc., at special events (but will not fly over crowds). It will also be used during day-to-day law enforcement operations to respond to areas before a police officer would to quickly place "eyes on the target or crisis area," regular air patrol functions, and serve as a crime prevention tool. In addition to providing direct benefits to the security of the Georgia Tech campus, it is intended that this project will provide valuable lessons learned for the use of small and quiet electric VTOL UASs for law enforcement nationwide.
Operations of Hornet Mirco UAS will be in Class "G" airspace below 200 feet AGL (typically below top of highest building within campus area, approximately 75 feet AGL). Operations will take place entirely over the Georgia Tech campus corresponding to the jurisdiction of the Georgia Tech Police Department. Takeoffs and landings will be in open areas on campus (parking lots, grassy areas). Flight times normally between 5 and 20 minutes, with a typical distance from the operator less than 200 meters. Flights will typically consist of takeoff, transition to area of interest, inspection of item of interest, and return for landing.
This one cited "day to day" use; reasons for denial to the right. This looks like a good instance of giving some overall guidance over what FAA's concerns are and where the tensions lie.

Hays County Emergency Service Office, Texas
San Marcos, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: Hays County Emergency Service Office, Texas
Type of Drone: Spectra AP flying wing UAS
General Location of Drone Activity: San Marcos, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: UA asset to be utilized in search and rescue, law enforcement and fire support and in disaster mitigation.
Effective Dates: August 10, 2007 - August 12, 2007; August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010; September 15, 2010 - September 14, 2011
Comments: Law enforcement surveillance assistance
UA asset to be utilized in search and rescue, law enforcement and fire support and in disaster mitigation.
Flights are on an "as needed" basis dependent upon weather. Average duration of flight 15-30 minutes.
Law enforcement surveillance assistance

Ogden Police Dept
Ogden, UT
Governmental Body/Entity: Ogden Police Dept
Type of Drone: VIPAR (Vertical Integrated Patrol And Reconnaissance)
Status: Disapproved
General Location of Drone Activity: Ogden, UT
Stated objective/purpose of COA: Ogden City Police seeks nocturnal surveillance of potential high-crime areas of Ogden, UT. Pursuant to this, Ogden Police has partnered with the Utah Center for Aeronautical Innovation and Design (UCAID) at Weber State University to design and supply a lighter-than-air vehicle to be known as VIPAR (Vertical Integrated Patrol And Reconnaissance), which will be equipped with low-light camera(s) and used to patrol a limited area of the city at night time. Operation of the Ogden Police Department UAS is in Class G airspace at or below 400 feet AGL. Some of the airspace Ogden Police intends to fly within is Class D airspace during daytime when KOGD control tower is in operation; however the airspace downgrades to Class G at nighttime, the time when the airship will be flying. The operation will launch/recover to/from a department of public safety building in Ogden. Flights are expected to take place nightly between 00:00 and 05:00 local. Flights will take place only in VFR conditions.
Effective Dates: Not effective as of 9/8/2011 (application disapproved)
Comments: Police wanted to use a blimp drone to conduct surveillance over high-crime areas for five hours at night. FAA disapproved the application.
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/ogden-police-department-utah
VIPAR (Vertical Integrated Patrol And Reconnaissance)
Ogden City Police seeks nocturnal surveillance of potential high-crime areas of Ogden, UT. Pursuant to this, Ogden Police has partnered with the Utah Center for Aeronautical Innovation and Design (UCAID) at Weber State University to design and supply a lighter-than-air vehicle to be known as VIPAR (Vertical Integrated Patrol And Reconnaissance), which will be equipped with low-light camera(s) and used to patrol a limited area of the city at night time.
Operation of the Ogden Police Department UAS is in Class G airspace at or below 400 feet AGL. Some of the airspace Ogden Police intends to fly within is Class D airspace during daytime when KOGD control tower is in operation; however the airspace downgrades to Class G at nighttime, the time when the airship will be flying. The operation will launch/recover to/from a department of public safety building in Ogden. Flights are expected to take place nightly between 00:00 and 05:00 local. Flights will take place only in VFR conditions.
Application was disapproved because FAA determined the "operation presents an unacceptable high risk to the National Airspace System (NAS)."
Not effective as of 9/8/2011 (application disapproved)
Police wanted to use a blimp drone to conduct surveillance over high-crime areas for five hours at night. FAA disapproved the application.

Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Hidalgo County, TX
Governmental Body/Entity: Texas Dept. of Public Safety
General Location of Drone Activity: Hidalgo County, TX
Stated objective/purpose of COA: The Texas Department of Public Safety will be operating the WASP UAS aircraft to support critical law enforcement operations in South Texas to wit; 26.20 18.76N 98.28.11.22W / approximately 16 nautical miles NW of the KMFE VOR on the 300 degree radial with safety being an absolute priority throughout the mission. This mission is law enforcement sensitive..................
Effective Dates: 7/15/2010-7/14/2011 (but TxDPS had COAs from 2008-2011)
Comments: Texas DPS reported it canceled its drone program due to problems with the technology
Link to Records: https://www.eff.org/document/texas-department-public-safety
The Texas Department of Public Safety will be operating the WASP UAS aircraft to support critical law enforcement operations in South Texas to wit; 26.20 18.76N 98.28.11.22W / approximately 16 nautical miles NW of the KMFE VOR on the 300 degree radial with safety being an absolute priority throughout the mission.
This mission is law enforcement sensitive..................
Operation of the AeroVironment Wasp, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in Class G airspace surface to 400 feet Above the Ground (AGL) within a one-half (.50 NM) Nautical Mile radius centered at 26-20-18.76N / 98-28-11.22W under the jurisdiction of the Valley Approach
Control located in Corpus Christi TRACON.
Texas DPS reported it canceled its drone program due to problems with the technology

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
Governmental Body/Entity: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
General Location of Drone Activity: 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230
Comments: Still waiting for records. (Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that NOAA applied for a COA to fly drones. This is the location of NOAA's headquarters in Washington.)
Still waiting for records.
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that NOAA applied for a COA to fly drones. This is the location of NOAA's headquarters in Washington.)

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Governmental Body/Entity: Virginia Commonwealth University
General Location of Drone Activity: Richmond, VA

National Security Agency: Utah Data Center
The National Security Agency's (NSA) National Cyber-security Initiative (CNCI) Data Center. The center is currently under construction, which began on January 6, 2011 with a groundbreaking ceremony.
World / USA / Utah / Bluffdale
Source:
Camp Williams, UT
Service Branch: Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven
UAS Activities Status: Future

McMillan Tactical Airstrip
McMillan Army Airfield (CA62) Camp Roberts, CA
McMillan airstrip is a private airstrip owned by the US Army and is located on the Camp Roberts Military Reserve property..Utilized by both the US Army and the US Air Force, McMillan is used exclusively as a base for operating & testing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the 'Predator', and others.. McMillan's one and only Runway 10-28, currently measures 3,800'L x 60'W, and is paved & marked with center line, limit line, and standard runway markings. Wind socks are located on the north side of the runway at either ends. Currently the airfield is daytime operations only & non-instrumented. Facilities include a 40' x 70’ hangar, office spaces & a conference room. The runway is a B-II category airstrip, adequate for a maximum aircraft weight of 12,500 lbs. A multi-phase program is currently underway to further enhance the UAV base over a period of years.
Source: http://wikimapia.org/7612471/McMillan-Tactical-Airstrip
Service Branch: Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven
UAS Activities Status: Future

Griffiss Air Force Base, Oneida County, NY
Service Branch: Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Rascal
UAS Activities Status: Future

Wheel Sack AAF, Fort Drum, NY
Service Branch: Army, Air Force, Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Predator, Shadow

Camp Blanding, Florida
Service Branch: Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven
UAS Activities Status: Future

Syracuse, NY
Service Branch: Air Force
Types of UAS: Reaper

Kenova, WV
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven

Robbins Air Force Base, GA
Service Branch: Air Force
Types of UAS: Predator
UAS Activities Status: Future

Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Service Branch: Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven
UAS Activities Status: Future

Hurlburt Field, FL
Service Branch: Air Force
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven

Moffett Air Field, CA
Service Branch: Army
Types of UAS: RMAX

Fort Ord, CA
Service Branch: Army
Types of UAS: RMAX

Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA
Service Branch: Navy
Types of UAS: Global Hawk, BAMS

Camp Pendleton, CA

Butts Army Air Field (FCS)
Fort Carson, CO
Service Branch: Army, Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Shadow, Wasp, Raven

Portland, OR

Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
Service Branch: Air Force
Types of UAS: Predator

Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND
Service Branch: Air Force
Types of UAS: Global Hawk, Predator

Kentucky Air National Guard
Louisville, KY

Patriot, KY
Types of UAS: Warrior, Raven, Puma-AE, Shadow

Creech Air Force Base, NV
Service Branch: Air Force
Types of UAS: Predator, Reaper
UAS Activities Status: Current

Palmdale Regional Airport - USAF Plant 42, Palmdale, CA
Types of UAS: Global Hawk
UAS Activities Status: Current
This is Air Force Plant 42, home of Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works. It is also where the X-15, XB70, SR-71, and Space Shuttle were designed, built and tested. Commercial aircraft developed here include the Lockheed L1011 - the first 'fly by wire' aircraft in the world.
Source: Wikimapia

Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (SELF)
Service Branch: Marine Corps
Types of UAS: Shadow, Raven
UAS Activities Status: Current
Formerly "Twentynine Palms EAF". Aluminum-made expeditionary runway used by the MAGTAF (Marine Air-Ground Task Force). Used in assistance for CAX (Combined Arms Exercises). Must be periodically maintained by replacing dull and worn aluminum matting.
Runway 10/28
Source: Wikimapia

Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Types of UAS: Unknown

Michael Army Airfield, Dugway, UT
Service Branch: Army
Types of UAS: Hunter, Shadow

Falcon Field USAF Academy Airstrip
Types of UAS: Viking 300, Scan Eagle

Mount Washington, NH
Service Branch: Special Operations Command
Hand held drones. Source: nashuatelegraph.com

Key West, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Okeechobee, Florida
Service Branch: Army
Types of UAS: Raven

Wright Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, GA
Service Branch: Army
Types of UAS: Hunter

Evans, Georgia
Types of UAS: Shadow

Fort Benning, Georgia
Types of UAS: Shadow

Redstone Arsenal AAF, Alabama
Types of UAS: Shadow

Stennis Space Center, MS
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven, Puma-AE

Camp Shelby, MS

Woodworth, LA
Types of UAS: Unknown

Fort Worth, TX
Types of UAS: Raven

Choctaw, Florida
Types of UAS: Wasp, Raven. Puma-AE, Shadow

Fort Hood, TX
Types of UAS: Hunter

Camp Bullis, TX

Longhorn, TX
Types of UAS: Unknown

Hondo, TX
Service Branch: Army, Navy

Cannon Air Force Base, NM
Types of UAS: Predator, Reaper

Holloman Air Force Base, NM
Service Branch: Army, Air Force
Types of UAS: Preadtor, Reaper

Laguna, NM
Types of UAS: gMAV

Santa Fe, NM
Types of UAS: Raven

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ
Types of UAS: Predator, Reaper

Fort Huachuca, AZ
Types of UAS: Warrior

Cochise, AZ
Types of UAS: Hunter

Fort Polk, LA

March Air Force Base, CA
Types of UAS: Predator

Bicycle Lake AAF, Fort Irwin, CA

Southern California Logistics Airport, Victorville, CA
Types of UAS: Predator

George AFB, Victorville, CA
Service Branch: Army, Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Raven, A160 Hummingbird
Actual flights occur on Auxillary Army Air Fields located nearby

El Mirage Auxiliary AAF3
, El Mirage, CA
Types of UAS: Wasp
This airfield operated from 1942 until the end of WW2 as a satellite field for Victorville AAF (later renamed George AFB)
El mirage glider port
Closed in the 80's to gliders. Now used for UAV development and testing.
Source: Wikimapia

Santa Susana Field Lab, Simi Valley, CA
Types of UAS: Raven, Warrior, Puma-AE

Beale Air Force Base, CA
Types of UAS: Global Hawk

Arlington, OR
Types of UAS: Scan Eagle

Fort Lewis, WA
Service Branch: Army, Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Shadow, Wasp, Raven

Limestone Hills Training Area, Townsend, MT
Source: montanaguard.com
Location Details: MAPS

Marshall Airfield, Fort Riley, KS

North Dakota Air National Guard Base, Fargo, ND

Ray S. Miller Army Airfield,
Fort Ripley, MN

Camp Atterbury, IN
Types of UAS: Tiger Moth

Fort Knox, KY

Fort Campbell, KY
Service Branch: Army, Special Operations Command
Types of UAS: Shadow, Wasp, Raven

Simmons AAF, Fort Bragg, NC

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC
Service Branch: Special Operations Command, Marine Corps
Types of UAS: Shadow, Warrior, Raven

Blackstone Army Airfield, VA

Felker Army Airfield, Fort Eustis, VA
Types of UAS: Vigilante

Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD
Service Branch: Navy
Types of UAS: Global Hawk, BAMS

Fort A.P. Hill AAF, VA
Types of UAS: RMAX

Muir AAF, Fort Indiantown Gap, PA

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
Types of UAS: Spyder

Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Trinidad, CO

Nellis Air Force Base, NV

Bryant Army Heliport, Fort Richardson, AK

Fort Greely, AK

Allen Army Airfield, AK

Fort Wainwright/Ladd Army Airfield, AK
Types of UAS: Shadow, Raven

Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
Service Branch: Army
Types of UAS: Shadow
UAS Activities Status: Current

Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, HI
Service Branch: Navy
Types of UAS: Raven
UAS Activities Status: Current

Arlington Police Department (Arlington, TX)
Active

City of Herington, KS
Active

City of North Little Rock, AR Police Department
Active

DARPA
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that DARPA is flying drones. The agency has not yet said where those drones are being flown. This is the location of DARPA's offices in Arlington, VA, and may or may not be where DARPA is flying drones.)

Eastern Gateway Community College

Gadsden Police Department

Georgia Tech Research Institute

Kansas State University

Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Miami-Dade County Police Department

Middle Tennessee State University

Mississippi Dept. of Marine Resources

Mississippi State University, MS 39759

NASA Ames Research Center
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that NASA is flying drones. The agency has not yet said where those drones are being flown. This is the location of NASA's research center at Moffett Field in California, and may or may not be where NASA is flying drones.)

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

New Mexico State University Physical Sciences Lab (NMSU-PSL)

Ogden Police Department

Ohio University

Orange County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Seattle Police Department Headquarters

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University - TEES (Texas Engineering Experiment Station)

Texas State University-San Marcos

University of Alaska

University of Colorado

University of Connecticut

University of Florida

Utah State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

US Air Force
(Note that the FAA has only confirmed that the Air Force is flying drones. The agency has not yet told us where the drones are being flown. However, EFF has heard reports that the military is flying drones out of Travis Air Force Base.)

U.S. Army
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Army is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. This is the location of the Army's headquarters in Washington DC.)

DHS-CBP (Customs & Border Protection)
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that CBP is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. However, from a Los Angeles Times article in December 2011, we know that CBP has drones in this location.)

DHS-Science & Technology
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that DHS S&T is flying drones, and has not yet told the public where those drones are being flown. This is the location of S&T's main office in Washington DC.)

Dept. of Energy - Idaho National Laboratory

Dept of Agriculture -Agricultural Research Service
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Dept. of Agriculture applied for a COA to fly drones. This is the location of the Dept. of Agriculture's headquarters in Washington DC.)

Dept. of Interior-National Business Center/Aviation Management

United States Department of the Navy
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Navy is flying drones. The agency has not yet said where those drones are being flown. This is the location of the Navy's offices in Bethesda, MD, and may or may not be where the Navy is flying drones.)

United States Marine Corps
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the USMC is flying drones. The agency has not yet said where those drones are being flown. This is the location of the USMC's headquarters in Quantico, VA, and may or may not be where the USMC is flying drones.)

CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection)
Expired

Cornell University
Expired

City of Houston Police Department
Expired

Georgia Tech Police Department, Office of Emergency Procedures
Disapproved

Montgomery County Sheriff Department

Hays County Emergency Service Office, TX

Otter Tail County, MN
Disapproved

Nicholls State University

Texas Department of Public Safety

The University of Arizona

University of Michigan

Virginia Commonwealth University

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Washington State Department of Transportation

National Energy Technology Laboratory

Dept of Agriculture - US Forest Service
Disapproved
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Dept. of Agriculture applied for a COA to fly drones. This is the location of the Dept. of Agriculture's headquarters in Washington DC.)

Dept of Agriculture - US Forest Service
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that the Dept. of Agriculture applied for a COA to fly drones. This is the location of the Dept. of Agriculture's headquarters in Washington DC.)

Dept of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service

NOAA
(Note that at this point, the FAA has only confirmed that NOAA applied for a COA to fly drones. This is the location of NOAA's headquarters in Maryland.)

Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff

UAV!