AUVSI’s NTSB NPRM Comment
This week, AUVSI submitted a formal comment to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on its Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to revise its investigation authorities related to drone accidents and incidents.
AUVSI’s Recommendations
AUVSI is in favor of NTSB playing an active role in aviation safety and welcomes the NTSB’s goal of targeting its UAS investigative authority. The recommendations made by AUVSI seek to ensure that when NTSB engages in an accident investigation there will be tangible benefits to aviation safety. AUVSI also wants to ensure that the NTSB does not inadvertently stifle UAS industry innovation and growth. Accordingly, AUVSI recommended minor modifications to the NPRM that take into account the risk-based approach to UAS operational and aircraft approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
AUVSI’s NTSB NPRM Comment
