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AAUS is actively representing the drone and advanced air mobility industry on matters relating to the development of an Australian UTM.

Answers to the following short survey will help AAUS build an advocacy position in relation to the development of an Australian UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system. It is open to AAUS membership and the broader industry.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute.

Your privacy will be protected and names of individuals and organisations will not be disclosed. All responses will be de-identified, pooled and aggregated to ensure anonymity of the respondents.

Results obtained from the survey will be released to the membership at the end of the survey period.

Survey closes March 15, 2024

Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes

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* 1. How familiar are you with the concept and objectives of the UTM system currently being developed by the Australian government?

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* 2. On a scale of 0-10, how would you rate your understanding of how UTM systems operate and their benefits for drone operations?

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* 3. What do you believe are the most significant benefits that a UTM system would offer to your drone or AAM operations?

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* 4. Rank the following benefits provided by a UTM

  1. De-risked BVLOS operations in regional areas
  2. De-risked BVLOS operations in urban areas
  3. De-risked operations over populous (urban) areas
  4. Automated approvals within 3nm of controlled aerodromes
  5. The scope for more automated approvals in general
  6. De-risk public noise concerns regarding drone operations
  7. De-risk public privacy concerns regarding drone operations
  8. De-risk security concerns regarding drone operations
  9. Improved airspace safety
  10. It will be needed for AAM operations

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* 5. How important is the implementation of a UTM system for the future growth of the Australian drone industry? (Scale of 0-10)

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* 6. What are your primary concerns regarding the implementation of an UTM system? (Tick a maximum of 3 concerns only)

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* 7. What regulatory challenges do you anticipate with the integration of a UTM system into existing airspace management frameworks?

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* 8. How prepared do you feel your organization is to comply with potential new regulations introduced with a UTM system?

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* 9. What technical capabilities do you believe are most crucial for the UTM system to support your operations effectively?

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* 10. How important is collaboration between government, industry stakeholders, and other airspace users in the development of a UTM system? (Scale of 0-10)

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* 11. How do you anticipate the development of a UTM system will affect the economic landscape of the Australian drone and AAM industry?

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* 12. Are there specific support structures or incentives you believe are necessary to mitigate any negative economic impacts?

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* 13. What are your expectations for the timeline of UTM system implementation, and how does this align with your strategic planning?

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* 14. What suggestions do you have for government agencies developing the Australian UTM to ensure it meets the needs of the drone / AAM industry?

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* 15. Do you have any other comments or insights regarding the development and implementation of an Australian UTM system that you would like to share?