The U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Federal Aviation\nAdministration (FAA) today announced $4.4 million in drone research, education\nand training grants to seven universities. Research will focus on three areas:\nelectromagnetic compatibility, detect and avoid classifications, and\ncybersecurity oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The universities receiving grants are University of North\nDakota, University of Kansas, Drexel University, The Ohio State University,\nEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Mississippi State University and Oregon\nState University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis funding and our ongoing partnerships with these\nuniversities will allow the FAA to safely integrate the airspace that has a\ngrowing number of diverse aircraft users,\u201d said FAA Acting Administrator Billy\nNolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The research initiatives and grant awardees include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Electromagnetic Compatibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This research will assess the risks, identify drone design\nvulnerabilities, identify material and procedural mitigations, and propose\nguidance for safer electromagnetic compatibility with emitted and static\nfields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Investigate Detect and Avoid Track Classification and Filtering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This research will provide proposed metrics, guidance, and test methods to assess the effects of false or misleading information on detect and avoid capabilities. The findings will support Beyond Visual Line of Sight<\/a> operations.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Illustrate the Need for UAS Cybersecurity Oversight and Risk Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This research will address UAS Cybersecurity Oversight and\nRisk Management as it pertains to the National Airspace System and other FAA\nsystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n