TINKERAFBI11-502 — sUAS CONEMP

TINKERAFBI11-502 governs Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations, responsibilities, procedures, and policies on Tinker Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: TINKERAFBI11-502
  • Title: sUAS CONEMP
  • Date: 2025-03-18

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The instruction implements Department of the Air Force manuals covering small unmanned aircraft systems and addresses medical requirements, indoor/enclosed facility operations, and Groups 1 and 2. It requires approved exemptions to policy and airworthiness certificates for all sUAS on Tinker Air Force Base before operation.

Applies to: It applies to ALL units on the Tinker Air Force Base installation.

Topics covered

  • Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations
  • sUAS Group 1 and 2 platforms
  • Medical requirements
  • Indoor/enclosed facility operations
  • Airworthiness certificates
  • Domestic privacy concerns
  • Spectrum deconfliction
  • Operating restrictions

Questions and answers

What must all sUAS on Tinker Air Force Base have before operation?

All sUAS on TAFB will have both an approved exemption to policy and airworthiness certificate prior to operation. (paragraph 11-502)

What are the national airspace requirements for sUAS operations and approvals?

All sUAS operations and approvals in U.S. National Airspace will be IAW DAFMAN 11-501 and DAFMAN 11-502. (paragraph 2)

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