Hearings
May 8, 2018
Keeping Pace with Innovation – Update on the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the Airspace
253 Russell
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing titled “Keeping Pace with Innovation – Update on the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the Airspace,” at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The hearing will provide a status update on efforts to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system without compromising safety.
Witnesses:
- Mr. Earl Lawrence, Director, Office of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Federal Aviation Administration
- Mr. Brian Wynne, President and Chief Executive Officer, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
- Mr. Matthew S. Zuccaro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Helicopter Association International
- Mr. Todd Graetz, Director of Technology Services, BNSF Railway Co.
Hearing Details:
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
10:15 a.m.
Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.
Majority Statement
Witness Panel 1
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DirectorOffice of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Federal Aviation AdministrationMr. Earl Lawrence Testimony.pdf (287.9 KBs)
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President and Chief Executive OfficerAssociation for Unmanned Vehicle Systems InternationalMr. Brian Wynne Testimony.pdf (115.6 KBs)
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President and Chief Executive OfficerHelicopter Association InternationalMr. Matthew Zuccaro Testimony.pdf (389.1 KBs)
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Director of Technology ServicesBNSF Railway Co.Mr. Todd Graetz Testimony.pdf (272.3 KBs)