{"id":523,"date":"2019-07-12T15:30:20","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T15:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nascprod.local\/?page_id=523"},"modified":"2020-08-08T07:04:09","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T07:04:09","slug":"uas-flight-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nasc.com\/uas-flight-services\/","title":{"rendered":"UAS Flight Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

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UAS Flight Services<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1576526840138{background-color: #131212 !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg” css=”.vc_custom_1596715606676{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1596715617649{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

UAS Flight Services<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1596788795228{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1596788802936{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”3″][vc_single_image image=”1000″ img_size=”700×240″ style=”vc_box_outline”][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1565295549638{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Flight Services began as a extension of our design and manufacture of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms for the Department of Defense. Initially the services we provided were exclusively in support of the war\ufb01ghter.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Whenever the mission, whether training, RDT&E or operational, required experienced unmanned \u00a0aircraft unmanned mission commanders, pilots, payload operators, or the entire host of flight services personnel, ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ was there\u2026and still is. We have provided support for over 100,000 flight hours, the majority in operational environments.<\/p>\n

ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ Flight Services has expanded to embrace civilian mission requirements. As the FAA continues to open Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the US National Airspace, the demand will increase in the commercial sector to include Agricultural Surveying, Aerial Mapping, Security, Firefighting, and Emergency Response. Specialized sensor and payload equipment needs to be controlled by skilled personnel from remote locations to accomplish these missions and save time, money and even lives.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Contact ĵµ¤Ö±²¥” color=”black” link=”url:%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1596788836892{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md” css=”.vc_custom_1596870247019{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”1000″ img_size=”700×240″ style=”vc_box_outline” css=”.vc_custom_1596788900710{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1596788873959{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Flight Services began as a extension of our design and manufacture of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms for the Department of Defense. Initially the services we provided were exclusively in support of the war\ufb01ghter.<\/p>\n

Wherever a con\ufb02ict required experienced mission commanders, unmanned pilots, payload operators, or the entire host of flight services personnel, ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ was there\u2026and still is. We have provided support for over 100,000 flight hours, the majority in operational environments.<\/p>\n

ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ Flight Services has expanded to embrace civilian mission requirements. As the FAA continues to open Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the US National Airspace, the demand will increase in the commercial sector to include Agricultural Surveying, Aerial Mapping, Security, Firefighting, and Emergency Response. Specialized sensor and payload equipment needs to be controlled by skilled personnel from remote locations to accomplish these missions and save time, money and even lives.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Contact ĵµ¤Ö±²¥” color=”black” link=”url:%2Fcontact-us%2F|||” css=”.vc_custom_1596788881017{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1572980778243{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}”][vc_column el_class=”proven-personal-column”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562946445596{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Proven Personnel<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1573668264292{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]Successful and efficient operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems requires a team of \ufb01eld-proven experts. ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ provides all phases of UAS Flight Services including hiring, training, and deploying experienced mission personnel.<\/p>\n

We offer some of the best operators in the business. Our experts understand rapid response and operational excellence.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”992″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” style=”vc_box_outline” css_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1573667234142{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”” h2_font_container=”font_size:18|line_height:24″ h2_google_fonts=”font_family:Titillium%20Web%3A200%2C200italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” h4=”ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ flight services team members provide contract UAS flight services for a range of aircraft.” txt_align=”center” style=”custom” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” custom_background=”#000000″ custom_text=”#ffffff”][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1572980784597{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}”][vc_column el_class=”usa-flight-service-column”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”993″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” style=”vc_box_outline” css_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562948273889{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

UAS Flight Service Roles<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587404982110{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ flight services team members provide contract UAS flight services for a range of aircraft. Our personnel specialize in unmanned aerial vehicles operating the Cloud Cap Piccolo Command Center including the ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ TigerShark-XP\u2122 and the ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ Teros\u2122. Coupled with our Ground Control Stations and other support products, ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ Flight Crews provide short or extended flight operations throughout the world. We provide initial and recurrent UAS Qualification Training including flight operations, maintenance and logistics.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1572980790366{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 73px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mission-ready ĵµ¤Ö±²¥ personnel are available to provide flight services in the following roles:<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Mission Commanders (MC)” tab_id=”1562948798377-ddea0f64-e405″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”994″ img_size=”250×250″ style=”vc_box_outline”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]The Mission Commander coordinates with the Pilot, Sensor Operator, and local airspace authority to ensure a successful flight. Mission commanders also monitor checklist usage as our checklists are \u201cread-do\u201d and initiated by the MC. The MC will read a checklist item and then verify the task has been completed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Payload Operator” tab_id=”1562948798424-ca665f7b-3dfe”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1561″ img_size=”250×250″ style=”vc_box_outline”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Payload Operators are responsible for the care and operation of the sensor\/payload. Payload Operators coordinate with the AVP and MC to complete the mission.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Flight Instructors” tab_id=”1562949336215-f5cf51dd-2f13″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”998″ img_size=”250×250″ style=”vc_box_outline”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Flight Instructors are seasoned professionals with many hours on the platform. Flight Instructors are responsible for teaching AVPs to operate a UAS in accordance with published curriculum. Flight Instruction is usually broken down between ground school, ground operations, and flight training.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Pilots (AVP)” tab_id=”1562949447146-4726744d-5b8d”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”995″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_outline”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Air Vehicle Pilots are responsible for preflight, post-flight, and safe operation of the aircraft. AVPs operate the UAS in accordance to the mission profile and published limitations. The AVP will work with the MC and Payload Operator to perform the mission. As Pilot in Command (PIC), the AVP has final authority on the operation of the UAS.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Logistics Personnel” tab_id=”1562949520281-d957aa86-3a74″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”996″ img_size=”250×250″ style=”vc_box_outline”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Logisticians are professionals in ordering and receiving and understand how to palletize materials and equipment correctly to ensure supplies get to and from their destination in a safe and timely manner. Logisticians understand the complexities of transporting delicate and hazardous materials.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Maintenance Technicians” tab_id=”1562949635341-303b0ba7-0ad1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1564″ img_size=”250×250″ style=”vc_box_outline”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]Technicians handle all of the maintenance needed of the aircraft and ground support equipment. Technicians perform routine maintenance and keep logbooks up to date. Technicians will work with Logisticians in ordering needed materials for operations. Technicians work with AVPs in discrepancy reporting and assuring the UAS is ready for flight.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1572980795916{margin-top: -35px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}”][vc_column el_class=”usa-flight-service-column”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”549″ img_size=”1920×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_outline”][vc_empty_space height=”15″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562949905270{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

UAS Flight Service Management<\/h2>\n

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