ROBINSAFBI11-502 — Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

ROBINSAFBI11-502 governs policies and procedures for safe and orderly small unmanned aircraft systems operations at Robins Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: ROBINSAFBI11-502
  • Title: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • Date: 2021-11-02

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Its chapters cover SUAS roles, procurement, airspace coordination, operational requirements, and SUAS-O training and certification. The publication is mandatory, may not be supplemented, and establishes a chain-of-command waiver process.

Applies to: The provisions of this instruction are directive upon units assigned and attached to RAFB and those off base organizations serviced by the SUAS Management Office (78 OSS/SUAS).

Topics covered

  • Small unmanned aircraft systems operations
  • SUAS procurement requirements
  • Airspace coordination and approval
  • SUAS operational requirements
  • Communications requirements
  • SUAS-O training and certification

Questions and answers

How are waiver requests for this publication submitted?

Requests for waivers must come through the chain of command from the commander of the office seeking relief from compliance.

Where must waiver requests go before approval?

Waiver requests must be submitted to the OPR of this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval; waiver authority has not been delegated.

What is the waiver approval authority for compliance items?

The waiver approval authority for all compliance items within this publication are at Wing Level (Tier T-3).

How are recommended changes to this publication submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate function’s chain of command.

How must records created under this publication be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI33-322), Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm.

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