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Public Safety

Goal 1: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry
Best Practices and Policies to Foster a Safe Environment
Objective 2: Protect Public Well‐being
Project Performance Measure(s) City Service Team (Department)
Core Public Outreach for Total Aircraft Operations Economic Development and
PS Unmanned Aircraft Policies Capital Investment (Aviation)
1.2.3
Summary:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be releasing new policies regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in
the Hobby category. Airport staff will review the new policies and develop strategies to educate the public on how to
properly fly UAS. The Airport website will be updated with information about the new rules and regulations, including
inks to register a UAS, and obtain waivers to fly. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has
released a Request for Proposal for consulting services, to assist public agencies in developing community engagement
regarding safe UAS operations. The Airport will partner with NCTCOG’s vendor to host workshops for UAS owners and
teach the proper ways to operate a UAS in the region’s congested airspace. The Airport will continue to monitor FAA
notices for policy changes and update educational materials as needed.

Update:
Airport staff continues to participate in the national and regional working groups to integrate UAS into the local airspace.
Airport staff continues to work with NCTCOG staff on UAS issues and monitors FAA actions concerning Unmanned
Aircraft. The UAS page on the City’s website is updated as needed. Unfortunately, NCTCOG UAS regional workshops
have been postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic.

UAS Public Outreach

Review FAA rule changes

Develop communication strategy

Update Airport website

Host NCTCOG Workshops

Monitor FAA notices for additional
policy changes
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