DAFMAN11-502 — GROUP(s) 1 AND 2 SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

DAFMAN11-502 governs Group 1 and 2 small unmanned aircraft systems operations throughout the Department of the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN11-502
  • Title: GROUP(s) 1 AND 2 SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
  • Date: 2025-01-10

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It covers key definitions, waiver authority, organizational roles, and training for Groups 1-2 sUAS. Compliance with the publication and its attachments is mandatory.

Topics covered

  • sUAS operations
  • Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • waiver authority
  • sUAS roles
  • sUAS training
  • mission training
  • continuation training
  • stores or weapons release

Questions and answers

Are the attachments to DAFMAN11-502 mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication are mandatory.

How must records generated under DAFMAN11-502 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What publication addresses management of Groups 1-3 sUAS programs?

Note: Management of sUAS programs is addressed in Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 11-501, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Management, for Groups 1-3 sUAS.

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