is representing NATCA on the DAC subcommittee. The next DAC meeting is scheduled
for May in Washington , D .C.
UAS PATHFINDER EFFORTS
The FAA is partnered with BNSF Railroad in a Pa thfinder program to conduct research
and develop procedures for UAS operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).
BNSF has been conducting testing and research along a 140 - mile section of track in
rural eastern New Mexico. Mr. Richards and Mr. Weidner recently had the opportunity to
visit the launch and recove ry site in Vaughn, N .M . The research being done by BNSF
and their operation is very impressive, enabling the safe integration of UAS into the NAS
while at the same time improving the safet y of BNSF's rail operation.
UAS QUESTIONS
As a reminder, any UAS - related questions may be addressed to Mr. Weidner and Mr.
Richards at UAS@natca.net .
