BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research grants totaling $405,042 to the University of North Dakota.
- $325,042 to Evaluate UAS Electromagnetic Compatibility. This research will assess the risks, identify drone design vulnerabilities, identify material and procedural mitigations, and propose guidance for safer electromagnetic compatibility with emitted and static fields.
- $80,000 to Investigate Detect and Avoid Track Classification and Filtering. This research will provide proposed metrics, guidance, and test methods to assess the effects of false or misleading information on detect and avoid capabilities. The findings will also support Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations.
This round of Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) grants, provides 7 grants valued at $4.4 million for Fiscal Year 2022. Research conducted through ASSURE is focused on helping the drone market safely grow and integrate into the nation’s airspace.
