Sense and Avoid (SAA) Science and Research Panel

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that OSD will take procurement action in this matter. Further, neither OSD nor the Government will be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. OSD recognizes that a key challenge to integrating UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS) is a means for UAS to sense and avoid other aircraft. To ensure sound technical approaches to overcome this challenge OSD has established a Science and Research Panel (SARP) composed of experts from organizations that are performing SAA research. The SARP’s primary purpose is to promote partnerships between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the broader academic and science community on UAS NAS Integration science and research initiatives. The DoD benefits from these partnerships through a broader range and depth of scientific expertise applied to challenges that affect all aspects of potential UAS operations. The science and research community benefits from DoD advocacy of potential solutions and through evaluation, test, and implementation of viable approaches. These partnerships are critical to SAA science and research efforts to positively inform and influence OSD strategic SAA decisions. Please see attached RFI for more information.