UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems has become the standard name for Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).  The Federal Aviation Administration recognizes them in several categories, from tiny quad drones to large winged planes. Drones became well known as military devices in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and as hobby devices used similar to radio controlled aircraft.

The current drone growth is in the commercial use for precision agriculture, fire surveillance, real estate, aerial photography, construction, law enforcement, search and rescue assistance and eventually package delivery.

ORAVI works closely with regional and national organizations that support Unmanned Aircraft Systems
We conducted a joint conference www.oravi.org/soar2016 to promote the industry in Oregon and are involved with the leading organizations that at are promoting the industry.


AUVSI

The industry's leading national organization is the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International AUVSI and Oregon and Washington are served by the AUVSI Cascade chapter that is affiliated with ORAVI.  Additional information is at www.CascadeAUVSI.org   ORAVI serves on the Cascade chapter board and attends the annual AUVSI conference www.Xponential.org


Oregon UAS Test Ranges

The three Oregon UAS test ranges support development for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems industry in Oregon based at Tillamook, Warm Springs and Pendleton.

          www.tillamookuas.com       www.wsuas.com         www.pendletonuasrange.com

ORAVI works closely with the test ranges to encourage the dynamic growth of the UAS industry in our state.  We also participate in State Department of Aviation drone initiatives and in the Oregon UAS Legislative Workgroup.


AOPA
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a national organization that has been supporting private and commercial pilots and the general aviation industry since 1939.  In early 2017 AOPA expanded their membership to include drone pilots and to offer support for this high growth segment of the general aviation market. ORAVI and AOPA share memberships and provide mutual support for both manned and unmanned aircraft and pilots.      www.aopa.org        


Oregon UAS  
ORAVI member Oregon UAS offers Small Unmanned Aircraft Remote Pilot training for pilots who want to add UAS to their pilot certificate and for new potential UAS pilots.   www.oregonuas.com

 



 




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