ASSURE

ASSURE is a consortium of more than 30 research institutions and over 100 industry and government partners, supporting FAA UAS test sites and research centers with expertise in a wide range of unmanned aircraft systems, from small drones to large 1800-pound UAS. The center covers areas such as air traffic control, airport operations, communications, detect and avoid, human factors, noise reduction, pilot training, operational safety, and UAS traffic management.

UND Faculty Researchers: Sreejith Vidhyadharan Nair, Paul Snyder, Joseph Vacek, Zachary Waller

A83 - Analyze Drone Traffic

This research analyzes drone detection and registration data to evaluate the effectiveness of current FAA regulations and anticipate future integration needs for unmanned aircraft in the NAS. By examining drone traffic and collision risks at various urban locations, the findings support efforts to maintain safety while expanding UAS operations.

Contact: Paul Snyder