{"id":191,"date":"2015-07-10T13:04:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-10T20:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cgia.org\/cagiscouncil\/?p=191"},"modified":"2015-07-14T17:09:54","modified_gmt":"2015-07-15T00:09:54","slug":"charter-for-the-uas-policy-work-group-upwg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cgia.org\/cagiscouncil\/2015\/07\/10\/charter-for-the-uas-policy-work-group-upwg\/","title":{"rendered":"Charter for the UAS Policy Work Group (UPWG)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charter for the UAS Policy Work Group of the California GIS Council<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 7, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Group Name<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policy Work Group (UPWG) of the California GIS Council (CGC)<\/p>\n

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Problem Statement<\/td>\nUnmanned Aircraft Systems (remotely piloted aircraft) technology is proliferating. Since the enactment of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, interest in the technology for commercial applications such as mapping, photogrammetry, surveying, engineering, construction, agriculture and natural resource management has increased exponentially. \u00a0 Entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes are eager to use UAS in their operations. It offers countless benefits in terms of both efficiency and safety.<\/p>\n

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The federal rule-making process necessary to integrate and govern UAS operations is well underway, but this process is long and final rules are not expected until sometime in the summer of 2016. In the meantime, several states have enacted, or are considering, laws of their own to regulate UAS operations within their borders, including California. At this early stage in the development of UAS technology and the industry forming around it, careful consideration must be given to any laws drafted to govern UAS. Concerns about security, safety, privacy, and environmental impacts should be carefully evaluated and drafted to avoid undermining the great potential of this technology for mapping, infrastructure maintenance, natural resources management, and agriculture.<\/p>\n

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It is the goal of the Drone Policy Work Group to bring professional experience, judgment, rationality, and collaboration into the regulation process, to help ensure that the potential effects of any UAS-related bills considered by the California Legislature are understood during the legislative process.<\/p>\n

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Mission Statement<\/td>\nThe UPWG seeks to:<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify the uses and potential uses of UAS by California’s government agencies, industries, academic and research institutions, non-profits, and private citizens. \u00a0 Particular focus will be on surveying, mapping, scientific data collection, public and private asset management, and monitoring-related uses.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify potential costs and benefits attributed to various kinds of UAS applications and operations.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify the potential concerns with use of UAS, including public security, safety, personal privacy, and environmental disruption (especially noise) that UAS operations may raise, and recommend mitigations.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Suggest policy language that encourages technical development and solutions that address those concerns, as UAS research and technologies evolve.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Review and analyze proposed legislation concerning UAS technology and make recommendations to help balance the competing concerns and interests with the benefits of UAS operations.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recommend additional legislation or administrative procedures whereby California’s UAS usage is both effective and efficient, while preserving public safety, security and privacy.<\/p>\n

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Authority<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

The UPWG will report to and receive direction from the CGC. The UPWG is empowered to develop recommendations for technical enactment, ongoing development, and policy leadership by appropriate state agencies and partners.<\/p>\n

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Ownership<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

Participants volunteer their time to serve because they recognize the need to develop and maintain a supportive framework for this new data acquisition platform and map-enhancing technology while also addressing concerns about its impact.<\/p>\n

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Communication Strategy<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

The UPWG, or its Subcommittees, plan to meet by teleconference every 3-4 weeks. \u00a0 Minutes will be posted on the CGC’s Work Group website. Reports will be made to the CGC at each of their meetings or upon request.<\/p>\n

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Success Indicators<\/td>\nSuccess occurs when:<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The UPWG is formalized by crafting a charter that has been accepted by the CGC.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The UPWG’s ssues to consider are defined.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recommendations are developed that propose standards, best practices, and\/or regulation for the safe and effective use of UAS technology in California for mapping-related purposes.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The recommendations are officially adopted by the CGC.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guidance is provided, in the form of policy and technical statements, for legislation or for administration of UAS mapping regulations.<\/p>\n

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Participants<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bruce Joffe, GIS Consultants, Chair<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brian Murphy, Altavian<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cameron Cloar-Zavaleta, Nixon-Peabody LLP<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chris Ringewald, Advance Projects<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Colin Snow, Drone Analyst<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 David Marshall, Humboldt State University, College of Natural Resources<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gretchen West, Drone Deploy<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jack Paris, Paris Geospatial, LLC<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jason Levine<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jim Alford, Field Biology consultant<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jim Appleton, Caltrans<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kasey Allen, ICF International<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pascal Akl, Atkins Engineering<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Patrick Egan, UAS News<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Paul Veisze, Department of Parks<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pete Roffers, Dept. of Conservation, CA Geological Survey<\/p>\n

\u25aa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steve Goldman, Dept. of Fish & Wildlife<\/p>\n

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Contact<\/td>\nBruce Joffe, GIS Consultants<\/p>\n

GIS.Consultants [at] joffes.com<\/p>\n

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Definitions<\/td>\nWe are using the term “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (UAS) because this is the nomenclature used by the FAA. We would prefer a gender-neutral name, like “Unpiloted Aircraft Systems” or “Remotely Piloted Aircraft.” \u00a0 Other, related terms:<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 sUAS – small UAS, aircraft under 55 lbs.<\/p>\n

\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 UAV – Unmanned (or Unpiloted) Aerial Vehicles; refers only to flying vehicles, while “Systems” also includes control, imagery collection, and analysis software.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Charter for the UAS Policy Work Group of the California GIS Council July 7, 2015   Group Name   Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policy Work Group (UPWG) of the California GIS Council (CGC)   Problem Statement Unmanned Aircraft Systems (remotely…
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