Government and Mission Essential UAS Usage
JB-MDL Leadership recognizes there are emerging UAS mission requirements for organizations on the Joint Base. As such, The 87 ABW and 305 AMW Commanders have established a UAS Working Group. One of the primary lines of effort for the Working Group is to facilitate the development and authorization of legitimate UAS programs, both for installation organizations as well as those organizations and businesses in surrounding communities.
While the emergence and evolution of unmanned aircraft have provided huge increases in capabilities in so many areas, it also has vastly increased hazards and threats to manned aviation and installation security. As such, Significant restrictions have been imposed by the DOD and FAA on their use. These restrictions are complex and are very situationally dependent.
If your organization has a legitimate mission requirement to develop a UAS program or only a one-time requirement, contact the UAS Working Group for assistance.
WARNING: Operation of unofficial drones discovered within the base perimeter may be subject to seizure by local or base authorities, as well as the operator being subject to legal action and potential penalties. The policy's goal is to protect military aircraft and personnel from the additional risks posed by airborne devices on active airfields, as well as reduce the security risks of drone cameras in secure areas.