NASA Invites Media to Drone Traffic Testing in Corpus Christi, Texas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2019 — (PRNewswire) — As NASA continues the final stage of testing for its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) platform, the agency is inviting media to Corpus Christi, Texas, on Thursday, Aug. 15, to learn more about what it takes to fly drones safely in urban areas.

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This test will focus on drone operations at altitudes between 200 and 400 feet within a dense city environment. Along with larger populations, city landscapes present unique challenges to drone traffic management, including: more obstacles to avoid, specific weather and wind conditions, reduced lines of sight, reduced ability to communicate by radio, and fewer safe landing locations. The Corpus Christi activities will test new ways to address these hurdles using the NASA platform and technologies onboard the participating drones. 

Media will have the opportunity to interview NASA researchers and watch drone demonstrations. Members of the media interested in participating must contact Darryl Waller at darryl.e.waller@nasa.gov or 650-604-4789 by noon CDT Wednesday, Aug. 14. Details regarding location and arrival time will be sent to participants who make reservations.

Since 2015, NASA has worked to create a research platforms that can manage drone traffic safely. With a long-standing partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration and help from industry partners, the goal is to understand how a nationwide system for drones can safely integrate remotely-piloted aircraft into low-altitude airspace.

For information about NASA's work in UTM, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/ames/utm

For information about NASA aeronautics, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/aeroresearch

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Contact:
Company Name: NASA
J.D. Harrington, Headquarters, Washington, 202-358-5241
Email Contact Darryl Waller, Ames Research Center, California's Silicon Valley, 650-604-4789
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Web: http://www.nasa.gov

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