Although the FAA prohibits the use of UAVs over restricted airspace including national parks , military bases , and within a five‐mile radius of medium and large airports , pilots and air traffic controllers in the U . S . reported approximately 150 incidents in 2014 in which UAVs flew too close to airports or aircraft . Technology can be utilized to limit the range of UAVs using geofencing , which uses Global Positioning System ( GPS ) or Radio Frequency ( RF ) identification to create a geographic boundary that location‐aware devices know to avoid ; however , few manufacturers have incorporated this technology in the UAV firmware as it is not required .
The preservation of recreational activities is a concern based on the military accomplishing its aviation mission and the community ’ s desire to expand recreational aviation as a means of economic development .
Compatibility Assessment Controlled airspace has been established in the Gulf Coast region to manage air traffic . The Keesler AFB Class D airspace extends in a five mile radius except where it intersects with the Gulfport‐Biloxi International Airport ( GPT ) Class D airspace .
Sharing airspace has the potential to be compatible with the appropriate coordination between the private enterprise and the military . Currently , general aviation is able to use Keesler AFB flight routes in the airspace over Keesler AFB although general aviation may not land on the installation .
The FAA released rules for commercial UAV ope sets a weight limit of 55 pounds , speed limit of height limit of 500 feet . Operators must keep t hazards , such as restricted airspace , airports , an requires UAV operators obtain certification . Pr remains regulated under the FAA Modernizatio
Recreational activities on along the beach are in Vendors must receive a vending permit through Beach Authority .
Findings
• There is demand for airspace from touris and throughout the Gulf Coast region .
• The FAA had adopted regulations for the
• Shared airspace can be compatible with K with the installation .
• Beach vendors of recreational experience Harrison County Sand Beach Authority .
For UAV uses , the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 established rules for non‐commercial / recreational use of model aircraft , which includes civilian use of UAVs . Under these rules , civilian UAVs are limited to 55 pounds and must be operated to ensure they do not interfere with any manned aircraft . It also establishes that if the UAV is flown within five miles of an airport , the operator must notify the airport operator and the air traffic control tower . The operator must also maintain visual line of sight of the UAV .
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