Technical Analysis and Applications Center Frost and Sullivan Award Winner: The Technology Leadership Award
The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technical Analysis and Applications Center (TAAC) was established in 1999 with the mission to promote safe integration of UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS). In order for a UAS to be flown in the USA outside of military airspace, a certificate of authorization (COA) or an experimental airworthiness certificate must be issued by the FAA; COAs have been obtained by New Mexico State University to operate the Aerostar and Orbiter UAS and the TAAC conducts flight operations within restricted airspace. The TAAC has been involved in the testing of various UAS platforms and has produced a certification roadmap that is serving as a framework for UAS certification.
The TAAC is a one-stop shop for:
- Critical technologies testing
- Planning for routine flight operations
- Certification, regulatory, research and validation
- Planning for worldwide operations
The UAV Systems and Operations Validation Program (USOVP), a unique and dedicated program for operational and performance evaluation of UAS, has been in place since 2003. In addition, a joint regional UAV Test and Evaluation Center (UTEC) has been formed to help promote regional UAS capabilities. UTEC consists of PSL, the 46th Test Group at Holloman Air Force Base, and White Sands Missile Range.
We also can provide training for UAV operators, payload operators, and maintainers. Our focus is on mid to small sized UAVs. We can develop a training program to fit your needs. For more information on the next training class, contact UAVTRAINING.
The TAAC has received the Frost & Sullivan's Market Engineering Technology Leadership Award for the World Market for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems.