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Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Monthly Operational Flight Report
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Kim Merchant
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Kim Merchant
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) MONTHLY
OPERATIONAL FLIGHT REPORT ................................................................................................ 3
DESIGN OF THE UAS MONTHLY OPERATIONAL FLIGHT REPORT........................................ 3
STANDARD REPORT ....................................................................................................................... 3
Part 91 Waiver Reporting Requirements ................................................................................. 3
PART 107 W AIVER REPORT ............................................................................................................ 3
40102(A) AND 40125 CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION (COA) REPORT......................................... 3
44807 EXEMPTION REPORT ........................................................................................................... 4
TOUR OF THE REPORT WORKBOOK ......................................................................................... 4
STANDARD REPORT WORKBOOK ............................................................................................. 4
SUMMARY FLIGHT REPORT ............................................................................................................. 4
Section 1: Identifying Information ............................................................................................. 4
Section 2: Flight Summary ....................................................................................................... 5
DETAILED FLIGHT REPORT.............................................................................................................. 6
Section 1: Summary Information .............................................................................................. 6
Section 2: Flight Data ............................................................................................................... 7
DAA DETAILS ................................................................................................................................ 8
PART 107 WAIVER REPORT WORKBOOK ................................................................................. 9
PART 107 DETAILED FLIGHT REPORT .............................................................................................. 9
Section 1: Summary Information .............................................................................................. 9
Section 2: Flight Data ............................................................................................................. 10
DAA DETAILS .............................................................................................................................. 12
40102(A) AND 40125 CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORIZATION REPORT WORKBOOK ............ 12
40102(A)/40125 DETAILED FLIGHT REPORT ................................................................................. 12
Section 1: Summary Information ............................................................................................ 12
Section 2: Flight Data ............................................................................................................. 14
40102(A)/40125 PARTIAL FLIGHT REPORT ................................................................................... 15
Section 1: Summary Information ............................................................................................ 15
Section 2: Flight Data ............................................................................................................. 16
DAA DETAILS .............................................................................................................................. 16
44807 EXEMPTION REPORT ...................................................................................................... 17
44807 SUMMARY FLIGHT REPORT ................................................................................................ 17
Section 1: Identifying Information ........................................................................................... 17
Section 2: Flight Summary ..................................................................................................... 18
44807 DETAILED FLIGHT REPORT ................................................................................................. 19
Section 1: Summary Information ............................................................................................ 19
Section 2: Flight Data ............................................................................................................. 20
DAA DETAILS .............................................................................................................................. 21
APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS......................................................................... 23
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Introduction to the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Monthly Operational
Flight Report
The UAS Monthly Operational Flight Report is the means for the UAS Integration Office and other
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offices with the responsibility of safely integrating UAS into
the National Airspace System (NAS) to gather operational flight data with an emphasis on Detect
and Avoid (DAA) technology. This data, when aggregated and correlated to accident/incident/
occurrence/anomaly data, will assist with expanding safety case approvals, setting performance
standards, and informing future rulemaking.
Design of the UAS Monthly Operational Flight Report
The UAS Monthly Operational Flight Report is comprised of multiple format options based on
consolidating reporting requirements of multiple FAA offices and providing flexibility for the
respondents. The format options include the following:
Standard Report
The standard report is for respondents whose only reporting requirements are to the Partnership
for Safety Program (PSP) or BEYOND program. Within the standard report, the respondent has
two options:
1. Aggregate the data for all flights that occur during the month that do not utilize DAA
technology in the Summary Flight Report form. Populate the Detailed Flight Report form
and the DAA Details form at the individual flight level for all flights during the month that
do utilize DAA technology.
2. Populate the Detailed Flight Report form for all flights during the month at the individual
flight level and the DAA Details form for flights that utilize DAA technology.
Part 91 Waiver Reporting Requirements
The reporting requirements for respondents who are required to submit a monthly report to the
Part 91 waiver team are much the same as the fields in the Standard Report with four additional
fields. Populate the Standard Report form, including two additional fields (identified on the form)
for all flights during the month. Populate the DAA Details form for flights that utilize DAA
technology, including two additional fields (identified on the form). Upon submission of the form,
the UAS Integration Office generates the output report required by the Part 91 waiver team.
Part 107 Waiver Report
The Part 107 Detailed Flight Report form is for respondents operating under a Part 107 waiver
that includes a requirement to submit a monthly report to the Administrator at 9-afs-820Part107Reports@faa.gov. Populate the Part 107 Detailed Flight Report form for all flights during
the month and the DAA Details form for flights that utilize DAA technology. Upon submission of
the form, the UAS Integration Office generates the output report required by the Flight Standards
Office. Respondents may choose to use the Part 107 Detailed Flight Report form for all flights
that occur during the month or use the Part 107 Detailed Flight Report form only for the flights
with waiver reporting requirements and use the standard report for the other flights during the
month.
40102(a) and 40125 Certificates of Authorization (COA) Report
The COA report is for respondents operating under a 40102(a) or 40125 COA. Participants
operating under these COAs are required to submit a monthly report to the COA Application
Processing System (CAPS) or via e-mail to the Safety Management and Future Systems Branch
(AJV-P22). The respondent has two options:
1. Submit the COA Detailed Flight Report form for all flights that occur during the month and
the DAA Details form for flights that utilize DAA technology. Upon submission of these
forms, the UAS Integration Office generates the output report to submit to AJV-P22 via email.
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2. Use CAPS to complete the monthly COA reporting requirement. Complete and submit to
the UAS Integration Office the COA Partial Flight Report form for all flights that occur
during the month and the DAA Details form for flights that utilize DAA technology.
44807 Exemption Report
The 44807 Exemption report is for respondents who are required to submit a monthly report to
the Emerging Technologies, UAS Tactical Operations Office (AJV-115). As with the standard
report, the respondent has two options:
1. Aggregate the data for all flights that occur during the month that do not utilize DAA
technology in the 44807 Summary Flight Report form. Populate the 44807 Detailed Flight
Report form and the DAA Details form at the individual flight level for all flights during the
month that do utilize DAA technology.
2. Populate the 44807 Detailed Flight Report form for all flights during the month at the
individual flight level and the DAA Details form for flights that utilize DAA technology.
Upon submission of these forms, the UAS Integration Office generates the output report to
submit to AJV-115 via e-mail.
Tour of the Report Workbook
There is an Excel workbook for each of the format options described in the previous section.
Each workbook contains multiple tabs:
• Instructions: This tab contains a summary version of the instructions in this user guide.
• Definitions: The definitions in Appendix A of this guide are also provided in the workbook
for ready reference.
• Multiple tabs for the forms described in the previous section.
The following sections provide detailed guidance for completing each of the monthly flight report
forms.
Standard Report Workbook
Summary Flight Report
Use this form to provide a summary report of flights each month. Do not include flights utilizing
Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology in this report. Report DAA flights in the Detailed Flight
Report.
Section 1: Identifying Information
1. Month and Year. In the first box, select the month in which the flights occurred. In the
second box, select the year in which the flights occurred.
2. Mission Type. Select the category that best represents the purpose of the mission/flight.
If the mission type was not one of the types listed below, select “Other” in the drop-down
box and then briefly describe the mission type in the line below.
a. Aeronautical Research: The purpose of the flight is to research unmanned
aircraft systems and/or their components.
b. Agricultural Delivery/Application: The purpose of the flight is to apply fertilizer,
pesticide, or other agricultural products to crops, to deliver bait to traps to capture
animals that are destroying crops or preying on livestock, or to transport and/or
apply other materials in support of agricultural programs.
c. Agricultural Operation: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the health of crops
or livestock, or conduct other flights in support of agricultural programs that do
not involve transporting cargo.
d. Environmental Survey: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the climate, soil,
and/or living things by measuring atmospheric conditions, charting changes in
soil conditions over time, counting wildlife, etc.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
e. Infrastructure Inspection (Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect manmade constructions that extend in a nearly straight line. Examples include
inspections of roads, power lines, railway lines, canals, pipelines, and fences.
f. Infrastructure Inspection (Non-Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect
man-made constructions that do not extend in a nearly straight line. Examples
include buildings and aircraft.
g. Package Delivery: The purpose of the flight is to transport packages from one
location to another.
h. Public Safety: The purpose of the flight is for law enforcement, fire, or emergency
medical services departments/agencies to protect the welfare of the general
public.
Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, select
the purpose of the flight: operational, functional check, or training. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights, leave this field blank. You will group the flights in Section 2 by the
flight type instead.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Launch Location. Enter the latitude and longitude in the two boxes. (Any format of
geographical coordinates is accepted but decimal coordinates are preferred [example:
38.820450,-77.050552].)
Certificate of Waiver, Exemption, or Authorization Number(s). Enter the identifying
number of the authorizing document under which the flights occurred.
Ground Population Density. Using general definitions, characterize the ground population
density beneath the flight (or the majority of the flight) as rural, suburban, or urban. A high
degree of accuracy is not required.
a. Rural: Rural areas comprise open country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square mile.
b. Suburban: Suburban areas comprise the outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per square mile.
c. Urban: Urban areas comprise the main city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, an urban area contains more than
7,000 people per square mile.
ATC Communication Type. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
identify whether they used text or voice communication. If the crew did not communicate
with ATC, leave this field blank.
ATC Communication Method. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
indicate the technology used to communicate. If the technology used was not one of the
types listed, select “Other” in the drop-down box and then briefly describe the
communication method in the line below. If the crew did not communicate with ATC,
leave this field blank.
Section 2: Flight Summary
In this section, aggregate all flights not utilizing DAA technology by the aircraft and the flight type.
1. Aircraft Nickname or Registration Number. Provide the unique identifier of the aircraft that
was flown. Depending on the weight of the aircraft and when the aircraft was registered,
the unique identifier may be the nickname assigned to the aircraft when registering it in
DroneZone or it may be the registration number assigned to the aircraft when registering
it using AC Form 8050-1.
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2. Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, leave
this field blank. You populated the flight type in Section 1 instead. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights completed during the month, select one of the following flight
types:
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
3. Total # of Flights. Enter the total number of flights flown during month by the aircraft
identified in the first column and by the flight type selected in the second column.
4. Total # of Hours. Enter the total number of hours flown during the number of flights
identified in the previous column.
5. # of Flights During Which Anomalies Occurred. Enter the number of flights in the month
associated with the aircraft and flight type specified in the first two columns during which
an event (e.g., equipment malfunction or loss of a safety-critical communication or
navigation link) occurred that does not meet the reporting criteria of an accident, incident,
or occurrence but adversely affects the operation of any public or civil unmanned aircraft
system between the time that the system is activated with the purpose of flight and the
time that the system is deactivated at the conclusion of its flight, in which (1) a mitigation
strategy is executed (via application of technology and/or procedures); or (2) the aircraft
exceeds its operational boundaries.
6. # of Flights Carrying Hazardous Materials. If the mission type is not agricultural
delivery/application or package delivery, leave this field blank. If the mission type is
agricultural delivery/application or package delivery, enter the number of flights in the
month associated with the aircraft and flight type specified in the first two columns that
carried hazardous materials.
Detailed Flight Report
Use this form to provide a detailed report at the individual flight level each month. Or if you use
the Summary Flight Report, use this form to report flights utilizing DAA technology. Do not include
flights reported on this form in the Summary Flight Report.
If you operate under a Part 91 authorization that includes a requirement to submit a monthly
report to the Administrator at 9-UAS-91.113Waivers@faa.gov, populate the Detailed Flight
Report form for all flights during the month, including the Airspace Class and Exceeded
Operational Parameters in Waiver Application fields.
Section 1: Summary Information
1. Month and Year. In the first box, select the month in which the flights occurred. In the
second box, select the year in which the flights occurred.
2. Time Zone Used to Record Flight Times. Indicate whether the time is local time or
coordinated universal time (UTC) time.
3. Certificate of Waiver, Exemption, or Authorization Number(s). Enter the identifying
number of the authorizing document under which the flights occurred.
4. Mission Type. Select the category that best represents the purpose of the mission/flight.
If the mission type was not one of the types listed below, select “Other” in the drop-down
box and then briefly describe the mission type in the line below.
a. Aeronautical Research: The purpose of the flight is to research unmanned
aircraft systems and/or their components.
b. Agricultural Delivery/Application: The purpose of the flight is to apply fertilizer,
pesticide, or other agricultural products to crops, to deliver bait to traps to capture
animals that are destroying crops or preying on livestock, or to transport and/or
apply other materials in support of agricultural programs.
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c.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Agricultural Operation: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the health of crops
or livestock, or conduct other flights in support of agricultural programs that do
not involve transporting cargo.
d. Environmental Survey: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the climate, soil,
and/or living things by measuring atmospheric conditions, charting changes in
soil conditions over time, counting wildlife, etc.
e. Infrastructure Inspection (Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect manmade constructions that extend in a nearly straight line. Examples include
inspections of roads, power lines, railway lines, canals, pipelines, and fences.
f. Infrastructure Inspection (Non-Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect
man-made constructions that do not extend in a nearly straight line. Examples
include buildings and aircraft.
g. Package Delivery: The purpose of the flight is to transport packages from one
location to another.
h. Public Safety: The purpose of the flight is for law enforcement, fire, or emergency
medical services departments/agencies to protect the welfare of the general
public.
Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, select
the purpose of the flight: operational, functional check, or training. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights, leave this field blank. You will identify the flight type in Section 2
instead.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Agricultural Deliveries/Applications and Package Deliveries. This question only applies to
the Agricultural Delivery/Application and Package Delivery mission types.
a. Did ALL flights contain HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
b. Were all flights WITHOUT HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
If the answer to either of the previous questions is “Yes”, then leave the “Cargo
Contained HAZMAT?” question in Section 2 blank.
ATC Communication Type. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
identify whether they used text or voice communication. If the crew did not communicate
with ATC, leave this field blank.
ATC Communication Method. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
indicate the technology used to communicate. If the technology used was not one of the
types listed, select “Other” in the drop-down box and then briefly describe the
communication method in the line below. If the crew did not communicate with ATC,
leave this field blank.
Section 2: Flight Data
1. Flight #. Number the flights sequentially. The purpose of this number is to provide a link
to the information on the DAA Details form.
2. Aircraft Nickname or Registration Number. Provide the unique identifier of the aircraft that
was flown. Depending on the weight of the aircraft and when the aircraft was registered,
the unique identifier may be the nickname assigned to the aircraft when registering it in
DroneZone or it may be the registration number assigned to the aircraft when registering
it using AC Form 8050-1.
3. Ground Population Density. Using general definitions, characterize the ground population
density beneath the flight (or the majority of the flight) as rural, suburban, or urban. A high
degree of accuracy is not required.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
a. Rural: Rural areas comprise open country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square mile.
b. Suburban: Suburban areas comprise the outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per square mile.
c. Urban: Urban areas comprise the main city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, an urban area contains more than
7,000 people per square mile.
Cargo Contained HAZMAT? Leave this field blank if the answer to one of the HAZMAT
questions in Section 1 is “Yes.” Otherwise, indicate whether the aircraft transported
HAZMAT cargo during the flight by selecting No or Yes.
Flight Type. Leave this field blank if the flight type is the same for all flights completed
during the month. If there are multiple flight types during the month, select the purpose of
the flight: operational, functional check, or training.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Launch Date. Enter the date that the flight departed from the launch location.
Launch Time. Enter the time that the flight departed from the launch location. If using a
12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
Launch Location Latitude. Enter the latitude where the flight began. The form allows the
geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are preferred
(example: 38.820450).
Launch Location Longitude. Enter the longitude where the flight began. The form allows
the geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are
preferred (example: -77.050552).
Recovery Time. Enter the time that the flight terminated at the recovery location. If using
a 12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
DAA Details
This form is an addendum to the Detailed Flight Report. The purpose of this form is to capture
details about each encounter within 3 nautical miles horizontally and 2,000 feet vertically
during each flight (to the extent feasible).
If you operate under a Part 91 authorization that includes a requirement to submit a monthly
report to the Administrator at 9-UAS-91.113Waivers@faa.gov, populate the DAA Details form for
flights that utilize DAA technology and report tracks, including the Number of Requested Course
Deviations While Receiving ATC Services and the Number of Course Deviations Conducted
While Not Receiving ATC Services fields.
1. Flight #. In order to link the flight and DAA data, enter the corresponding flight number
from the Detailed Flight Report of the flight for which you are providing encounter data.
This also enables the calculation of the total DAA flight hours during the month.
2. Track #. Number the tracks of each flight sequentially. Restart the track numbering for
each flight. For example, if three tracks were reported during Flight 01 and two tracks
were reported during Flight 03, the numbering should look like this:
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Flight #
01
01
01
03
03
Track #
01
02
03
01
02
3. Cooperative or Non-Cooperative Sensor? Identify whether the DAA sensor that reported
the track was a cooperative or a non-cooperative sensor.
4. What was UAS response to alert: monitor or maneuver? Select Monitor (the alert was
cautionary and required monitoring only) or Maneuver (the alert initiated an avoidance
response).
5. Range at Closest Point of Approach for each Encounter. Provide the closest distance
reached between your UAS and the other aircraft/object during the encounter. Either
provide the horizontal and vertical distances or the slant range. Identify the unit of
measurement used to record the distance(s).
Part 107 Waiver Report Workbook
These instructions apply to all variations of the Part 107 Waiver Report Workbook. The
instructions specific to the DAA or Parameter versions will be noted.
Part 107 Detailed Flight Report
Complete this form if you are required to submit a monthly report to the Administrator at 9-afs820-Part107Reports@faa.gov. The fields shaded in yellow on the form are not required of all
participants in the PSP or BEYOND program.
Section 1: Summary Information
1. Month and Year. In the first box, select the month in which the flights occurred. In the
second box, select the year in which the flights occurred.
2. Time Zone Used to Record Flight Times. Indicate whether the time is local time or
coordinated universal time (UTC) time.
3. Certificate of Waiver, Exemption, or Authorization Number(s). Enter the identifying
number of the authorizing document under which the flights occurred.
4. Mission Type. Select the category that best represents the purpose of the mission/flight.
If the mission type was not one of the types listed below, select “Other” in the drop-down
box and then briefly describe the mission type in the line below.
a. Aeronautical Research: The purpose of the flight is to research unmanned
aircraft systems and/or their components.
b. Agricultural Delivery/Application: The purpose of the flight is to apply fertilizer,
pesticide, or other agricultural products to crops, to deliver bait to traps to capture
animals that are destroying crops or preying on livestock, or to transport and/or
apply other materials in support of agricultural programs.
c. Agricultural Operation: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the health of crops
or livestock, or conduct other flights in support of agricultural programs that do
not involve transporting cargo.
d. Environmental Survey: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the climate, soil,
and/or living things by measuring atmospheric conditions, charting changes in
soil conditions over time, counting wildlife, etc.
e. Infrastructure Inspection (Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect manmade constructions that extend in a nearly straight line. Examples include
inspections of roads, power lines, railway lines, canals, pipelines, and fences.
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f.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Infrastructure Inspection (Non-Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect
man-made constructions that do not extend in a nearly straight line. Examples
include buildings and aircraft.
g. Package Delivery: The purpose of the flight is to transport packages from one
location to another.
h. Public Safety: The purpose of the flight is for law enforcement, fire, or emergency
medical services departments/agencies to protect the welfare of the general
public.
Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, select
the purpose of the flight: operational, functional check, or training. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights, leave this field blank. You will identify the flight type in Section 2
instead.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Agricultural Deliveries/Applications and Package Deliveries. This question only applies to
the Agricultural Delivery/Application and Package Delivery mission types.
a. Did ALL flights contain HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
b. Were all flights WITHOUT HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
If the answer to either of the previous questions is “Yes”, then leave the “Cargo
Contained HAZMAT?” question in Section 2 blank.
ATC Communication Type. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
identify whether they used text or voice communication. If the crew did not communicate
with ATC, leave this field blank.
ATC Communication Method. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
indicate the technology used to communicate. If the technology used was not one of the
types listed, select “Other” in the drop-down box and then briefly describe the
communication method in the line below. If the crew did not communicate with ATC,
leave this field blank.
Section 2: Flight Data
1. Flight #. Number the flights sequentially. The purpose of this number is to provide a link
to the information on the DAA Details form.
2. Aircraft Nickname or Registration Number. Provide the unique identifier of the aircraft that
was flown. Depending on the weight of the aircraft and when the aircraft was registered,
the unique identifier may be the nickname assigned to the aircraft when registering it in
DroneZone or it may be the registration number assigned to the aircraft when registering
it using AC Form 8050-1.
Items 3-10 are fields required in the monthly report for certain Part 107 waivers and are not
BEYOND or PSP reporting requirements.
3. RPIC Name. Provide the name of the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) of the flight.
4. RPIC Certificate Number. Provide the certificate number of the RPIC of the flight.
5. RPIC Location. State where the RPIC was stationed during the flight.
6. Visual Observer Name. Provide the name of the visual observer for the flight.
7. Visual Observer Certificate Number. This field is required for some, but not all, Part 107
monthly waiver reports. Provide the certificate number of the certificated airman who
acted as a visual observer for a portion of the sUAS operation.
8. Visual Observer Location. State where the visual observer was stationed during the flight.
9. Name(s) of Additional Visual Observer(s). If there was more than one visual observer
during the flight, list the names of the other visual observer(s).
10. Location(s) of Additional Visual Observer(s). For all visual observers listed in the previous
column, state where they were stationed during the flight.
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11. Ground Population Density. Using general definitions, characterize the ground population
density beneath the flight (or the majority of the flight) as rural, suburban, or urban. A high
degree of accuracy is not required.
a. Rural: Rural areas comprise open country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square mile.
b. Suburban: Suburban areas comprise the outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per square mile.
c. Urban: Urban areas comprise the main city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, an urban area contains more than
7,000 people per square mile.
12. Cargo Contained HAZMAT? Leave this field blank if the answer to one of the HAZMAT
questions in Section 1 is “Yes.” Otherwise, indicate whether the aircraft transported
HAZMAT cargo during the flight by selecting No or Yes.
13. Flight Type. Leave this field blank if the flight type is the same for all flights completed
during the month. If there are multiple flight types during the month, select the purpose of
the flight: operational, functional check, or training.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
14. Launch Date. Enter the date that the flight departed from the launch location.
15. Launch Time. Enter the time that the flight departed from the launch location. If using a
12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
16. Launch Location Latitude. Enter the latitude where the flight began. The form allows the
geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are preferred
(example: 38.820450).
17. Launch Location Longitude. Enter the longitude where the flight began. The form allows
the geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are
preferred (example: -77.050552).
18. Recovery Time. Enter the time that the flight terminated at the recovery location. If using
a 12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
Items 19-24 are fields required in the monthly report for certain Part 107 waivers and are not
BEYOND or PSP reporting requirements.
19. [Only required for waivers with requirements to report if the UAS exceeded the
operational parameters described in the waiver application] Exceeded Operational
Parameters in Waiver Application. Indicate whether the UAS exceeded the operational
parameters described in the waiver application by selecting No or Yes. (A blank field is
assumed to be No.)
20. [Only required for waivers with requirements to report route of UAS] Recovery Location
Latitude. Enter the latitude where the flight terminated. The form allows the geographical
coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are preferred (example:
38.820450).
21. [Only required for waivers with requirements to report route of UAS] Recovery Location
Longitude. Enter the longitude where the flight terminated. The form allows the
geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are preferred
(example: -77.050552).
22. [Only required for waivers with requirements to report number of launch time changes
made to remain well clear of other aircraft] Number of Launch Time Changes Made to
Remain Well Clear. Enter the number of times that the pilot changed the scheduled
launch time in order to remain well clear of other aircraft in the vicinity. (A blank field is
assumed to be 0.)
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23. [Only required for waivers with requirements to report the maximum altitude of the flight]
Maximum Altitude of Flight. Enter the maximum altitude reached by the aircraft during the
flight. Identify the unit of measurement used to record the altitude.
24. [Only required for waivers with requirements to report the maximum distance of the flight]
Maximum Distance of Flight. Enter the maximum distance that the aircraft traveled during
the flight. Identify the unit of measurement used to record the distance.
DAA Details
This form is an addendum to the Detailed Flight Report. The purpose of this form is to capture
details about each encounter within 3 nautical miles horizontally and 2,000 feet vertically
during each flight (to the extent feasible).
1. Flight #. In order to link the flight and DAA data, enter the corresponding flight number
from the Detailed Flight Report of the flight for which you are providing encounter data.
This also enables the calculation of the total DAA flight hours during the month.
2. Track #. Number the tracks of each flight sequentially. Restart the track numbering for
each flight. For example, if three tracks were reported during Flight 01 and two tracks
were reported during Flight 03, the numbering should look like this:
Flight #
01
01
01
03
03
Track #
01
02
03
01
02
3. Cooperative or Non-Cooperative Sensor? Identify whether the DAA sensor that reported
the track was a cooperative or a non-cooperative sensor.
4. What was UAS response to alert: monitor or maneuver? Select Monitor (the alert was
cautionary and required monitoring only) or Maneuver (the alert initiated an avoidance
response).
5. Range at Closest Point of Approach for each Encounter. Provide the closest distance
reached between your UAS and the other aircraft/object during the encounter. Either
provide the horizontal and vertical distances or the slant range. Identify the unit of
measurement used to record the distance(s).
40102(a) and 40125 Certificates of Authorization Report Workbook
40102(a)/40125 Detailed Flight Report
Complete this form if you are required to submit a monthly report to the FAA via the UAS COA
Application Processing System (CAPS) or the AJV-P22 email and you choose the latter. The
fields shaded in yellow on the form are not required of all participants in the PSP or BEYOND
program.
Section 1: Summary Information
1. Proponent. This field is required for the COA monthly report. Provide the name of the
person responsible for the operation.
2. Contact Information. This field is required for the COA monthly report. Provide the
telephone number and the e-mail address of the proponent.
3. Month and Year. In the first box, select the month in which the flights occurred. In the
second box, select the year in which the flights occurred.
4. Time Zone Used to Record Flight Times. Indicate whether the time is local time or
coordinated universal time (UTC) time.
5. Certificate of Waiver, Exemption, or Authorization Number(s). Enter the identifying
number of the authorizing document under which the flights occurred.
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6. Mission Type. Select the category that best represents the purpose of the mission/flight.
If the mission type was not one of the types listed below, select “Other” in the drop-down
box and then briefly describe the mission type in the line below.
a. Aeronautical Research: The purpose of the flight is to research unmanned
aircraft systems and/or their components.
b. Agricultural Delivery/Application: The purpose of the flight is to apply fertilizer,
pesticide, or other agricultural products to crops, to deliver bait to traps to capture
animals that are destroying crops or preying on livestock, or to transport and/or
apply other materials in support of agricultural programs.
c. Agricultural Operation: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the health of crops
or livestock, or conduct other flights in support of agricultural programs that do
not involve transporting cargo.
d. Environmental Survey: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the climate, soil,
and/or living things by measuring atmospheric conditions, charting changes in
soil conditions over time, counting wildlife, etc.
e. Infrastructure Inspection (Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect manmade constructions that extend in a nearly straight line. Examples include
inspections of roads, power lines, railway lines, canals, pipelines, and fences.
f. Infrastructure Inspection (Non-Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect
man-made constructions that do not extend in a nearly straight line. Examples
include buildings and aircraft.
g. Package Delivery: The purpose of the flight is to transport packages from one
location to another.
h. Public Safety: The purpose of the flight is for law enforcement, fire, or emergency
medical services departments/agencies to protect the welfare of the general
public.
7. Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, select
the purpose of the flight: operational, functional check, or training. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights, leave this field blank. You will identify the flight type in Section 2
instead.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
8. Total Operational Hours. This field is required for the COA monthly report. Provide the
total number of hours that the UAS flew during the month.
9. Total Control Station Operational Hours. This field is required for the COA monthly report.
Provide the total number of hours that the control station was used during the month.
10. ATC Communication Type. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
identify whether they used text or voice communication. If the crew did not communicate
with ATC, leave this field blank.
11. ATC Communication Method. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
indicate the technology used to communicate. If the technology used was not one of the
types listed, select “Other” in the drop-down box and then briefly describe the
communication method in the line below. If the crew did not communicate with ATC,
leave this field blank.
12. Agricultural Deliveries/Applications and Package Deliveries. This question only applies to
the Agricultural Delivery/Application and Package Delivery mission types.
a. Did ALL flights contain HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
b. Were all flights WITHOUT HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
If the answer to either of the previous questions is “Yes”, then leave the “Cargo
Contained HAZMAT?” question in Section 2 blank.
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13. Total Number of Deviations from ATC Instructions and/or Letters of
Agreement/Procedures. This field is required for the COA monthly report. State the
number of deviations from Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions and/or procedures during
the month.
14. Describe Other Operational/Coordination Issues Which Occurred During the Month. This
field is required for the COA monthly report. Briefly describe other issues related to air
traffic operations or coordination during the month.
Section 2: Flight Data
1. Flight #. Number the flights sequentially. The purpose of this number is to provide a link
to the information on the DAA Details form.
2. Aircraft Nickname or Registration Number. Provide the unique identifier of the aircraft that
was flown. Depending on the weight of the aircraft and when the aircraft was registered,
the unique identifier may be the nickname assigned to the aircraft when registering it in
DroneZone or it may be the registration number assigned to the aircraft when registering
it using AC Form 8050-1.
3. Ground Population Density. Using general definitions, characterize the ground population
density beneath the flight (or the majority of the flight) as rural, suburban, or urban. A high
degree of accuracy is not required.
a. Rural: Rural areas comprise open country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square mile.
b. Suburban: Suburban areas comprise the outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per square mile.
c. Urban: Urban areas comprise the main city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, an urban area contains more than
7,000 people per square mile.
4. Cargo Contained HAZMAT? Leave this field blank if the answer to one of the HAZMAT
questions in Section 1 is “Yes.” Otherwise, indicate whether the aircraft transported
HAZMAT cargo during the flight by selecting No or Yes.
5. Flight Type. Leave this field blank if the flight type is the same for all flights completed
during the month. If there are multiple flight types during the month, select the purpose of
the flight: operational, functional check, or training.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
6. Launch Date. Enter the date that the flight departed from the launch location.
7. Launch Time. Enter the time that the flight departed from the launch location. If using a
12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
8. Launch Location Latitude. Enter the latitude where the flight began. The form allows the
geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are preferred
(example: 38.820450).
9. Launch Location Longitude. Enter the longitude where the flight began. The form allows
the geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are
preferred (example: -77.050552).
10. Recovery Time. Enter the time that the flight terminated at the recovery location. If using
a 12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
11. Pilot Duty Time per PIC. This field is required for the COA monthly report. Leave the field
blank if there was only one Pilot in Command (PIC) for the flight. If there were multiple
PICs for the flight, enter the number of minutes that they each were in command
separated by a comma (e.g., 34, 11).
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40102(a)/40125 Partial Flight Report
Complete this form if you are required to submit a monthly report to the FAA via the UAS
Certificate of Authorization (COA) Application Processing System (CAPS) or the AJV-P22 email
and you choose the former. This form includes fields required of participants in the PSP or
BEYOND program that are not required in CAPS.
Section 1: Summary Information
1. Time Zone Used to Record Flight Times. Indicate whether the time is local time or
coordinated universal time (UTC) time.
2. Certificate of Waiver, Exemption, or Authorization Number(s). Enter the identifying
number of the authorizing document under which the flights occurred.
3. Mission Type. Select the category that best represents the purpose of the mission/flight.
If the mission type was not one of the types listed below, select “Other” in the drop-down
box and then briefly describe the mission type in the line below.
a. Aeronautical Research: The purpose of the flight is to research unmanned
aircraft systems and/or their components.
b. Agricultural Delivery/Application: The purpose of the flight is to apply fertilizer,
pesticide, or other agricultural products to crops, to deliver bait to traps to capture
animals that are destroying crops or preying on livestock, or to transport and/or
apply other materials in support of agricultural programs.
c. Agricultural Operation: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the health of crops
or livestock, or conduct other flights in support of agricultural programs that do
not involve transporting cargo.
d. Environmental Survey: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the climate, soil,
and/or living things by measuring atmospheric conditions, charting changes in
soil conditions over time, counting wildlife, etc.
e. Infrastructure Inspection (Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect manmade constructions that extend in a nearly straight line. Examples include
inspections of roads, power lines, railway lines, canals, pipelines, and fences.
f. Infrastructure Inspection (Non-Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect
man-made constructions that do not extend in a nearly straight line. Examples
include buildings and aircraft.
g. Package Delivery: The purpose of the flight is to transport packages from one
location to another.
h. Public Safety: The purpose of the flight is for law enforcement, fire, or emergency
medical services departments/agencies to protect the welfare of the general
public.
4. Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, select
the purpose of the flight: operational, functional check, or training. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights, leave this field blank. You will identify the flight type in Section 2
instead.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
5. Agricultural Deliveries/Applications and Package Deliveries. This question only applies to
the Agricultural Delivery/Application and Package Delivery mission types.
a. Did ALL flights contain HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
b. Were all flights WITHOUT HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
If the answer to either of the previous questions is “Yes”, then leave the “Cargo
Contained HAZMAT?” question in Section 2 blank.
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6. ATC Communication Type. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
identify whether they used text or voice communication. If the crew did not communicate
with ATC, leave this field blank.
7. ATC Communication Method. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
indicate the technology used to communicate. If the technology used was not one of the
types listed, select “Other” in the drop-down box and then briefly describe the
communication method in the line below. If the crew did not communicate with ATC,
leave this field blank.
Section 2: Flight Data
1. Flight #. Number the flights sequentially. The purpose of this number is to provide a link
to the information on the DAA Details form.
2. Aircraft Nickname or Registration Number. Provide the unique identifier of the aircraft that
was flown. Depending on the weight of the aircraft and when the aircraft was registered,
the unique identifier may be the nickname assigned to the aircraft when registering it in
DroneZone or it may be the registration number assigned to the aircraft when registering
it using AC Form 8050-1.
3. Ground Population Density. Using general definitions, characterize the ground population
density beneath the flight (or the majority of the flight) as rural, suburban, or urban. A high
degree of accuracy is not required.
a. Rural: Rural areas comprise open country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square mile.
b. Suburban: Suburban areas comprise the outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per square mile.
c. Urban: Urban areas comprise the main city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, an urban area contains more than
7,000 people per square mile.
4. Cargo Contained HAZMAT? Leave this field blank if the answer to one of the HAZMAT
questions in Section 1 is “Yes.” Otherwise, indicate whether the aircraft transported
HAZMAT cargo during the flight by selecting No or Yes.
5. Flight Type. Leave this field blank if the flight type is the same for all flights completed
during the month. If there are multiple flight types during the month, select the purpose of
the flight: operational, functional check, or training.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
6. Launch Date. Enter the date that the flight departed from the launch location.
7. Launch Time. Enter the time that the flight departed from the launch location. If using a
12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
8. Recovery Time. Enter the time that the flight terminated at the recovery location. If using
a 12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
DAA Details
This form is an addendum to the Detailed Flight Report. The purpose of this form is to capture
details about each encounter within 3 nautical miles horizontally and 2,000 feet vertically
during each flight (to the extent feasible).
1. Flight #. In order to link the flight and DAA data, enter the corresponding flight number
from the Detailed Flight Report of the flight for which you are providing encounter data.
This also enables the calculation of the total DAA flight hours during the month.
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2. Track #. Number the tracks of each flight sequentially. Restart the track numbering for
each flight. For example, if three tracks were reported during Flight 01 and two tracks
were reported during Flight 03, the numbering should look like this:
Flight #
01
01
01
03
03
Track #
01
02
03
01
02
3. Cooperative or Non-Cooperative Sensor? Identify whether the DAA sensor that reported
the track was a cooperative or a non-cooperative sensor.
4. What was UAS response to alert: monitor or maneuver? Select Monitor (the alert was
cautionary and required monitoring only) or Maneuver (the alert initiated an avoidance
response).
5. Range at Closest Point of Approach for each Encounter. Provide the closest distance
reached between your UAS and the other aircraft/object during the encounter. Either
provide the horizontal and vertical distances or the slant range. Identify the unit of
measurement used to record the distance(s).
44807 Exemption Report
44807 Summary Flight Report
Complete this form or the 44807 Detailed Flight Report if you are required to submit a monthly
report to the FAA at 9-AJV-115-UASOrganization@faa.gov. Use this form to provide a summary
report of flights each month. Do not include flights utilizing Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology in
this report. Report DAA flights in the Detailed Flight Report. This form includes fields (shaded in
yellow) not required of all participants in the PSP or BEYOND program.
Section 1: Identifying Information
1. Month and Year. In the first box, select the month in which the flights occurred. In the
second box, select the year in which the flights occurred.
2. Mission Type. Select the category that best represents the purpose of the mission/flight.
If the mission type was not one of the types listed below, select “Other” in the drop-down
box and then briefly describe the mission type in the line below.
a. Aeronautical Research: The purpose of the flight is to research unmanned
aircraft systems and/or their components.
b. Agricultural Delivery/Application: The purpose of the flight is to apply fertilizer,
pesticide, or other agricultural products to crops, to deliver bait to traps to capture
animals that are destroying crops or preying on livestock, or to transport and/or
apply other materials in support of agricultural programs.
c. Agricultural Operation: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the health of crops
or livestock, or conduct other flights in support of agricultural programs that do
not involve transporting cargo.
d. Environmental Survey: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the climate, soil,
and/or living things by measuring atmospheric conditions, charting changes in
soil conditions over time, counting wildlife, etc.
e. Infrastructure Inspection (Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect manmade constructions that extend in a nearly straight line. Examples include
inspections of roads, power lines, railway lines, canals, pipelines, and fences.
f. Infrastructure Inspection (Non-Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect
man-made constructions that do not extend in a nearly straight line. Examples
include buildings and aircraft.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
g. Package Delivery: The purpose of the flight is to transport packages from one
location to another.
h. Public Safety: The purpose of the flight is for law enforcement, fire, or emergency
medical services departments/agencies to protect the welfare of the general
public.
Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, select
the purpose of the flight: operational, functional check, or training. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights, leave this field blank. You will group the flights in Section 2 by the
flight type instead.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Launch Location. Enter the latitude and longitude in the two boxes. (Any format of
geographical coordinates is accepted but decimal coordinates are preferred [example:
38.820450,-77.050552].)
Certificate of Waiver, Exemption, or Authorization Number(s). Enter the identifying
number of the authorizing document under which the flights occurred.
Ground Population Density. Using general definitions, characterize the ground population
density beneath the flight (or the majority of the flight) as rural, suburban, or urban. A high
degree of accuracy is not required.
a. Rural: Rural areas comprise open country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square mile.
b. Suburban: Suburban areas comprise the outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per square mile.
c. Urban: Urban areas comprise the main city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, an urban area contains more than
7,000 people per square mile.
Total Aircraft Operational Hours. This field is required for the 44807 Exemption monthly
report. Provide the total number of hours that the UAS flew during the month.
ATC Communication Type. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
identify whether they used text or voice communication. If the crew did not communicate
with ATC, leave this field blank.
ATC Communication Method. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
indicate the technology used to communicate. If the technology used was not one of the
types listed, select “Other” in the drop-down box and then briefly describe the
communication method in the line below. If the crew did not communicate with ATC,
leave this field blank.
Section 2: Flight Summary
In this section, aggregate all flights not utilizing DAA technology by the aircraft and the flight type.
1. Aircraft Nickname or Registration Number. Provide the unique identifier of the aircraft that
was flown. Depending on the weight of the aircraft and when the aircraft was registered,
the unique identifier may be the nickname assigned to the aircraft when registering it in
DroneZone or it may be the registration number assigned to the aircraft when registering
it using AC Form 8050-1.
2. Name of Operator. This field is required for the 44807 Exemption monthly report. Provide
the name of the UAS operator.
3. Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, leave
this field blank. You populated the flight type in Section 1 instead. If the flight type is not
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4.
5.
6.
7.
the same for all flights completed during the month, select one of the following flight
types:
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Total # of Flights. Enter the total number of flights flown during month by the aircraft
identified in the first column and by the flight type selected in the second column.
Total # of Hours. Enter the total number of hours flown during the number of flights
identified in the previous column.
# of Flights During Which Anomalies Occurred. Enter the number of flights in the month
associated with the aircraft and flight type specified in the first two columns during which
an event (e.g., equipment malfunction or loss of a safety-critical communication or
navigation link) occurred that does not meet the reporting criteria of an accident, incident,
or occurrence but adversely affects the operation of any public or civil unmanned aircraft
system between the time that the system is activated with the purpose of flight and the
time that the system is deactivated at the conclusion of its flight, in which (1) a mitigation
strategy is executed (via application of technology and/or procedures); or (2) the aircraft
exceeds its operational boundaries.
# of Flights Carrying Hazardous Materials. If the mission type is not agricultural
delivery/application or package delivery, leave this field blank. If the mission type is
agricultural delivery/application or package delivery, enter the number of flights in the
month associated with the aircraft and flight type specified in the first two columns that
carried hazardous materials.
44807 Detailed Flight Report
Complete this form if you are required to submit a monthly report to the FAA at 9-AJV-115UASOrganization@faa.gov. Use this form to provide a detailed report at the individual flight level
each month. Or if you use the 44807 Summary Flight Report, use this form to report flights
utilizing DAA technology. Do not include flights reported on this form in the 44807 Summary Flight
Report.
Section 1: Summary Information
1. Month and Year. In the first box, select the month in which the flights occurred. In the
second box, select the year in which the flights occurred.
2. Time Zone Used to Record Flight Times. Indicate whether the time is local time or
coordinated universal time (UTC) time.
3. Certificate of Waiver, Exemption, or Authorization Number(s). Enter the identifying
number of the authorizing document under which the flights occurred.
4. Mission Type. Select the category that best represents the purpose of the mission/flight.
If the mission type was not one of the types listed below, select “Other” in the drop-down
box and then briefly describe the mission type in the line below.
a. Aeronautical Research: The purpose of the flight is to research unmanned
aircraft systems and/or their components.
b. Agricultural Delivery/Application: The purpose of the flight is to apply fertilizer,
pesticide, or other agricultural products to crops, to deliver bait to traps to capture
animals that are destroying crops or preying on livestock, or to transport and/or
apply other materials in support of agricultural programs.
c. Agricultural Operation: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the health of crops
or livestock, or conduct other flights in support of agricultural programs that do
not involve transporting cargo.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
d. Environmental Survey: The purpose of the flight is to monitor the climate, soil,
and/or living things by measuring atmospheric conditions, charting changes in
soil conditions over time, counting wildlife, etc.
e. Infrastructure Inspection (Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect manmade constructions that extend in a nearly straight line. Examples include
inspections of roads, power lines, railway lines, canals, pipelines, and fences.
f. Infrastructure Inspection (Non-Linear): The purpose of the flight is to inspect
man-made constructions that do not extend in a nearly straight line. Examples
include buildings and aircraft.
g. Package Delivery: The purpose of the flight is to transport packages from one
location to another.
h. Public Safety: The purpose of the flight is for law enforcement, fire, or emergency
medical services departments/agencies to protect the welfare of the general
public.
Flight Type. If the flight type is the same for all flights completed during the month, select
the purpose of the flight: operational, functional check, or training. If the flight type is not
the same for all flights, leave this field blank. You will identify the flight type in Section 2
instead.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Agricultural Deliveries/Applications and Package Deliveries. This question only applies to
the Agricultural Delivery/Application and Package Delivery mission types.
a. Did ALL flights contain HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
b. Were all flights WITHOUT HAZMAT cargo? Select No or Yes.
If the answer to either of the previous questions is “Yes”, then leave the “Cargo
Contained HAZMAT?” question in Section 2 blank.
Total Aircraft Operational Hours. This field is required for the 44807 Exemption monthly
report. Provide the total number of hours that the UAS flew during the month.
ATC Communication Type. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
identify whether they used text or voice communication. If the crew did not communicate
with ATC, leave this field blank.
ATC Communication Method. If the crew communicated with air traffic control (ATC),
indicate the technology used to communicate. If the technology used was not one of the
types listed, select “Other” in the drop-down box and then briefly describe the
communication method in the line below. If the crew did not communicate with ATC,
leave this field blank.
Section 2: Flight Data
1. Flight #. Number the flights sequentially. The purpose of this number is to provide a link
to the information on the DAA Details form.
2. Aircraft Nickname or Registration Number. Provide the unique identifier of the aircraft that
was flown. Depending on the weight of the aircraft and when the aircraft was registered,
the unique identifier may be the nickname assigned to the aircraft when registering it in
DroneZone or it may be the registration number assigned to the aircraft when registering
it using AC Form 8050-1.
3. Name of Operator. This field is required for the 44807 Exemption monthly report. Provide
the name of the UAS operator.
4. Ground Population Density. Using general definitions, characterize the ground population
density beneath the flight (or the majority of the flight) as rural, suburban, or urban. A high
degree of accuracy is not required.
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a. Rural: Rural areas comprise open country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square mile.
b. Suburban: Suburban areas comprise the outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per square mile.
c. Urban: Urban areas comprise the main city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density definition, an urban area contains more than
7,000 people per square mile.
Cargo Contained HAZMAT? Leave this field blank if the answer to one of the HAZMAT
questions in Section 1 is “Yes.” Otherwise, indicate whether the aircraft transported
HAZMAT cargo during the flight by selecting No or Yes.
Flight Type. Leave this field blank if the flight type is the same for all flights completed
during the month. If there are multiple flight types during the month, select the purpose of
the flight: operational, functional check, or training.
a. Operational: The purpose of the flight is to complete a routine business function.
b. Functional Check: The purpose of the flight is to check the performance of the
UAS as part of an inspection process.
c. Training: The purpose of the flight is to increase the proficiency of the pilot and/or
other crewmembers in flying the UAS.
Launch Date. Enter the date that the flight departed from the launch location.
Launch Time. Enter the time that the flight departed from the launch location. If using a
12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
Launch Location Latitude. Enter the latitude where the flight began. The form allows the
geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are preferred
(example: 38.820450).
Launch Location Longitude. Enter the longitude where the flight began. The form allows
the geographical coordinates to be provided in any format but decimal degrees are
preferred (example: -77.050552).
Recovery Time. Enter the time that the flight terminated at the recovery location. If using
a 12-hour clock, include am or pm to designate a morning or afternoon flight.
DAA Details
This form is an addendum to the Detailed Flight Report. The purpose of this form is to capture
details about each encounter within 3 nautical miles horizontally and 2,000 feet vertically
during each flight (to the extent feasible).
1. Flight #. In order to link the flight and DAA data, enter the corresponding flight number
from the Detailed Flight Report of the flight for which you are providing encounter data.
This also enables the calculation of the total DAA flight hours during the month.
2. Track #. Number the tracks of each flight sequentially. Restart the track numbering for
each flight. For example, if three tracks were reported during Flight 01 and two tracks
were reported during Flight 03, the numbering should look like this:
Flight #
01
01
01
03
03
Track #
01
02
03
01
02
3. Cooperative or Non-Cooperative Sensor? Identify whether the DAA sensor that reported
the track was a cooperative or a non-cooperative sensor.
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4. What was UAS response to alert: monitor or maneuver? Select Monitor (the alert was
cautionary and required monitoring only) or Maneuver (the alert initiated an avoidance
response).
5. Range at Closest Point of Approach for each Encounter. Provide the closest distance
reached between your UAS and the other aircraft/object during the encounter. Either
provide the horizontal and vertical distances or the slant range. Identify the unit of
measurement used to record the distance(s).
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Appendix A: Definitions and Acronyms
Term
Definition
Source
Accident [UAS]
An occurrence associated with the
operation of any public or civil
unmanned aircraft system that takes
place between the time that the system
is activated with the purpose of flight and
the time that the system is deactivated at
the conclusion of its mission, in which:
(1) Any person suffers death or serious
injury; or (2) The aircraft has a maximum
gross takeoff weight of 300 pounds or
greater and sustains substantial
damage.
An event (e.g., equipment malfunction or
loss of a safety-critical communication or
navigation link) that does not meet the
reporting criteria of an accident, incident,
or occurrence but adversely affects the
operation of any public or civil
unmanned aircraft system between the
time that the system is activated with the
purpose of flight and the time that the
system is deactivated at the conclusion
of its flight, in which (1) a mitigation
strategy is executed (via application of
technology and/or procedures); or (2)
the aircraft exceeds its operational
boundaries.
Any property carried on an aircraft other
than mail and accompanied or
mishandled baggage.
49 CFR 830.2
Aircraft that have an electronic means of
identification (i.e., a transponder or ADSB transceiver) aboard in operation.
See Hazardous material.
A system/technology that enables the
UA to avoid other aircraft or obstacles.
N 8900.227
(cancelled)
False track
An illusionary type of non-aircraft track.
Flight time
Pilot time that commences when an
aircraft moves under its own power for
the purpose of flight and ends when the
aircraft comes to rest after landing
ASTM
F3442/F3442M20
14 CFR 1.1
Anomaly [UAS]
Cargo
Cooperative aircraft
Dangerous goods
Detect and Avoid (DAA)
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Term
Definition
Source
Hazardous material
A substance or material that the
Secretary of Transportation has
determined is capable of posing an
unreasonable risk to health, safety, and
property when transported in commerce,
and has designated as hazardous under
section 5103 of Federal hazardous
materials transportation law (49 U.S.C.
5103).
An occurrence, other than an accident,
associated with the operation of an
aircraft, which affects or could affect the
safety of operations.
Examples of serious incidents from
NTSB Advisory to Operators of Civil
Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the
United States:
True "fly-away", inability of required flight
crewmember to perform normal duties
as result of injury or illness, inflight fire,
aircraft collision in flight, >$25K damage
to objects other than the aircraft, aircraft
is overdue and is believed to have been
involved in an accident.
Aircraft that do not have an electronic
means of identification (i.e., a
transponder) aboard or that have
inoperative equipment because of
malfunction or deliberate action.
An abnormal event, other than an
accident or incident. Examples include:
low speed aborts or air turnbacks.
The person who (1) has final authority
and responsibility for the operation and
safety of the flight; (2) has been
designated as pilot in command before
or during the flight; and (3) holds the
appropriate category, class, and type
rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of
the flight.
Person who is directly responsible for
and is the final authority as to the
operation of the UAS; has been
designated as remote pilot in command
before or during the flight of a UAS; and
holds the appropriate CAA certificate for
the conduct of the flight.
49 CFR 171.8
Incident
Non-cooperative aircraft
Occurrence
Pilot in Command (PIC)
Remote Pilot in Command
(RPIC)
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N 8900.227
(cancelled)
FAA Order
8900.1
14 CFR 1.1
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Term
Definition
Source
Rural
A geographic area comprising open
country and towns with fewer than 2,500
residents. For those interested in a more
specific density definition, a rural area
contains up to 100 people per square
mile.
(Definition specific to reporting
requirement of PSP and BEYOND
program.)
A geographic area comprising the
outlying district of a city. For those
interested in a more specific density
definition, a suburban area contains
between 101 and 7,000 people per
square mile.
(Definition specific to reporting
requirement of PSP and BEYOND
program.)
The specific collection of data that a
particular DAA system accumulates and
is used in determining whether an
intruder aircraft is a collision risk or loss
of well-clear risk, or both.
An aircraft operated without the
possibility of direct human intervention
from within or on the aircraft.
An unmanned aircraft and associated
elements (including communication links
and the components that control the
unmanned aircraft) that are required for
the pilot in command to operate safely
and efficiently in the national airspace
system.
A geographic area comprising the main
city or metropolitan area. For those
interested in a more specific density
definition, an urban area contains more
than 7,000 people per square mile.
(Definition specific to reporting
requirement of PSP and BEYOND
program.)
PSP/BEYOND
Suburban
Track
Unmanned Aircraft (UA)
Unmanned Aircraft System
(UAS)
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ASTM
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Acronym
Term
ATC
Air Traffic Control
CAPS
COA
DAA
FAA
HAZMAT
NAS
COA Application Processing System
Certificate of Authorization
Detect and Avoid
Federal Aviation Administration
Hazardous Material
National Airspace System
NTSB
PIC
PSP
RPIC
sUAS
UA
National Transportation Safety Board
Pilot in Command
Partnership for Safety Program
Remote Pilot In Command
Small Unmanned Aircraft System
Unmanned Aircraft
UAS
UTC
Unmanned Aircraft System
Coordinated Universal Time
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