Know The Difference:
Notice To Air Missions or NOTAM UOAs are required only of certain commercial flights and only those that are required to submit a NOTAM can submit a NOTAM UOA. Generally these operators are Police, Fire, EMS and Search and Rescue. If you are a Part 107 licensed pilot the NOTAM system is not required nor is it allowed to be used for flight notification. A NOTAM UOA is used fulfill COA requirements and to inform Aircraft Pilots of any UAV operations that are occurring along their flight path in Flight Service flight briefing.
Know The Steps:
- Download UASidekick.
- Register An Account In The App.
- Create A Flight Service Account Online www.1800wxbrief.com.
- Activate UASidekick In Flight Service Under “Service Provider Authorization” On Flight Service Website.
- Add Your Flight Service Account Email To The UASidekick App Profile.
- Input Your COA/Waiver Number For Each Drone In Your UASidekick App Profile.
- Once you complete these steps you are ready to submit a NOTAM & UOA.
Know The Parameters:
These are the Formats Currently Accepted For NOTAM Submittal: FAA 333 COA Numbers (Typical: 2016-AAA-111-COA), FAA 333 Waiver Exemption Number (Typical: 55555) ; Class G Notifications (Typical Government & Civilian)
Formats Not Currently Available Through UASidekick: Part 107 waiver numbers or authorization cannot be used to file NOTAMs. Remember that now only those who are required to submit a NOTAM because of a COA or Waiver mandate can submit a NOTAM UOA.
