{"id":159,"date":"2017-11-28T18:38:59","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T18:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dronesoverarkansas.com\/?p=159"},"modified":"2017-11-28T19:35:26","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T19:35:26","slug":"how-to-apply-to-uas-integration-pilot-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dronesoverarkansas.com\/news\/how-to-apply-to-uas-integration-pilot-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply to UAS Integration Pilot Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
Lead Applicants<\/b>: Entities interested in being a Lead Applicant (must be a state, local, or tribal government entity must submit a Notice of Intent by 2:00 pm ET, November 28, 2017.<\/p>\n Interested Parties<\/b>: Entities who wish to be listed on the FAA’s contracting website (faaco.faa.gov<\/a>) as an Interested Party must submit a request by 2:00 pm ET, December 13, 2017.<\/p>\n A\u00a0list of interested parties<\/a>\u00a0is maintained on the FAA contracting website and is updated regularly.<\/p>\n All Interested Parties may include both private and public entities, UAS operators, manufacturers, and other UAS stakeholders.<\/p>\n Lead Applicants may also request to be listed as an Interested Party to facilitate the formation of Pilot Program teams.<\/p>\n The FAA will not facilitate contact between any interested parties and\/or lead applicants beyond maintaining the\u00a0Interested Parties List<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note: Once an entity requests listing on the\u00a0Interested Parties List<\/a>, there will be no opportunity to remove the name from the list.<\/p>\n Once you are granted access to the application portal, familiarize yourself with the portal and its structure prior to submitting any information. An Applicant’s proposal is divided into six volumes:<\/p>\n Detailed information, including how to complete each volume and what kind of information should be submitted in each, is included in the\u00a0Screening Information Request<\/a>.<\/p>\n All application materials must be submitted through the application portal. Materials that are not submitted through the application portal will not be considered as part of your proposal.<\/p>\n In making determinations, the DOT and FAA will evaluate whether applications meet or exceed the following requirements specified in the\u00a0Presidential Memo<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n
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STEP 2 (optional): Find a Partner(s)<\/h3>\n
STEP 3: Complete Your Application (Lead Applicants Only)<\/h3>\n
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Program Selection Criteria<\/h3>\n
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