Airspace Integration

The convergence of manned & unmanned aviation

Every 20-30 minutes, an unmanned aircraft takes off, flies a mission and lands completely autonomously through the use of Rockwell Collins' advanced flight control and navigation systems. This proven level of reliability and automation, combined with other capabilities, such as fault/damage tolerance, redundant configurations, panic button auto-land, obstacle avoidance and airborne ADS-B, will help to enable UAS and manned aviation to converge efficiently and safely in controlled airspace.

Recognizing the importance of sound policy, procedures and methods for capitalizing on the potential benefits of UAS, Rockwell Collins participates on key committees, such as the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) Special Committee 203 on UAS in National Airspace. Through the cooperative interaction between Government and industry, we are gaining a critical understanding of the complex requirements for integrating UAS safely and efficiently into multi-use airspace.