The newly signed FAA authorization paves the way for New York Power Authority (NYPA) to successfully execute drone missions beyond visual line of sight.
The company has reached a significant milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarding a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the deployment of its cutting-edge drone-based battle detection and conformity monitoring solutions. In partnership with the New York Energy Authority (NYPA), ANRA’s solution is designed to enhance the security and efficiency of beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations. New York Power Authority, having previously leveraged ANRA’s Mission Supervisor platform, is now set to integrate ANRA’s Strategic Coordination solution, thereby further enhancing NYPA’s comprehensive drone operations capabilities.
Supporting Essential Infrastructure
The collaborative effort between ANRA and NYPA exemplifies a shared commitment to optimizing airspace management for critical infrastructure. ANRA’s SC system leverages methodologies from the U.S., drawing inspiration from established best practices in the field to create a cutting-edge solution. The Shared Airspace Initiative is a collaborative program in which ANRA provides coordinated airspace solutions to a diverse range of operators, including the Arlington Police Department and Manna Drone Supply. As the sole vertically integrated supplier for multi-user environments, ANRA’s companies will enhance NYPA’s capacity for secure beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.
Under the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LOA), Aviation Navigation Risk Assessment (ANRA) functions as a Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Service Provider (USS) within the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Near Term Airspace Permission (NTAP) framework. By streamlining the process, this accelerated program enables entities such as NYPA to secure faster approvals for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, focusing on methods that strictly adhere to security and operational protocols. “Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Applied Sciences, notes that this could potentially be the first of its kind in terms of Last Mile Operations Agreement.” “While leveraging ANRA’s innovative deconfliction solutions, NYPA showcases its progressive approach and readies itself for the FAA’s upcoming drone regulations, which will include critical airspace management requirements.”
Simplifying Airspace and Mission Administration
ANRA’s Mission Supervisor platform streamlines a comprehensive suite of features, encompassing LAANC, fleet management, and airspace services. The new system provides New York Power Authority (NYPA) with a unified, intuitive interface to manage and streamline all aspects of its drone operations seamlessly. By streamlining processes and eliminating the need for multiple systems, the Mission Supervisor combines automated mission planning, real-time monitoring, and sensor control under a single, unified platform, providing the New York Power Authority with a comprehensive overview of its drone operations.
Advancing BVLOS Operations
The FAA’s Letter of Authorization (LOA) to the Association for Nonscheduled Revenue Air Carrier (ANRA) represents a significant milestone in paving the way for routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights, potentially transforming drone operations across various industries. Traditionally, operators have been responsible for ensuring a clear visual line of sight for drone operations. While the NTAP aims to enhance its capabilities by promoting advanced air traffic management solutions, this enables more autonomous and comprehensive operations. By leveraging ANRA’s comprehensive portfolio, various operators seeking to amalgamate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) security protocols can now reference its companies in waiver, exemption, or Certificate of Authorization (COA) contexts.
