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UAS SAFETY
REPORTING


FROM NASA'S AVIATION SAFETY REPORTING SYSTEM



CONFIDENTIAL.   VOLUNTARY.   NONPUNITIVE.
Anyone involved in UAS operations can file a NASA ASRS report to describe close
calls, hazards, violations, and safety related incidents
Submit UAS Report Form
(e.g. UAS Pilot, Visual Observer, & Other Crew)
*For immediate action of UNSAFE or UNAUTHORIZED
drone operations contact local authorities.
Recreational Flyers
Part 107 Crews
Public Operators
Part 135 Operators
 

ASRS welcomes reports about close calls and incidents such as:

 * Collision or Near Mid Air Collision with another UAS, Aircraft, or Object
 * Equipment Issues (hardware / software / automation)
 * Lost Link
 * Fly Away
 * Uncontrolled Descent

 * Airspace Incursions (e.g. Flying too close to an airport)
 * Environmental Hazards
 * Miscommunication
 * Procedural Issues
 * Human Error / Mistakes
 * Injuries

   The following should not be reported to the ASRS program
   
   
   
   
 * UAS Accidents
 * Criminal Activity

The information you provide is kept CONFIDENTIAL

The ID strip containing your name, address, phone number is removed and sent
back to you by mail as proof of submission. Your report is deidentified and
personal references are removed and dates / times / locations are generalized.
NASA will not reveal your identity.



When in doubt, fill it out! CONTRIBUTE to aviation safety

Share lessons learned with other UAS operators to prevent accidents and help
make UAS operations safer. The FAA offers protection against civil penalty and
certificate suspension in exchange for your valuable safety information (see FAA
Advisory Circular AC 00-46F).



ASRS FAQs

What is the NASA ASRS?

The ASRS is a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive, safety reporting system
that receives safety reports from pilots, air traffic controllers, dispatchers,
cabin crew, maintenance technicians, and now UAS operators.

ASRS has been a part of the aviation safety culture for over 45 years and has
collected and analyzed over 1.7 million safety reports to date. These reports
describe unsafe occurrences, hazardous situations, and lessons- learned to help
prevent others from making the same mistake.

All reports are held in strict confidence and de-identified by ASRS safety
analysts. The resulting anonymous aviation safety data is shared with the
aviation and UAS communities.

About the ASRS form

An ASRS report form includes three sections:

Return Receipt (ID Strip)
In this section we ask for your name, address, and phone number. NASA may use
the contact information to get in touch with you if additional information about
the event is needed. The ID Strip is then removed and will be mailed (via USPS)
to you as proof that your report has been processed. NASA does not retain any
personal information provided on the ID Strip. You may need to show the ID Strip
as proof of submission, so keep it in a safe location.

Event and Operational Information
This section asks for background information and general event characteristics
such as weather, location, and details about your UAS equipment. Answer these
questions as best you can, but it is ok to leave a question blank if it does not
apply.

Narrative
This is a section for explaining what happened in your own words and any safety
lessons you may have learned from the experience. Provide enough details to
answer: WHO was involved, WHAT was the event, WHERE did it occur, WHEN did it
occur, WHY do you think it happened and HOW could this event be prevented in the
future? Also, be sure to include any relevant details about your UAS such as the
radio frequency or when you last updated the UAS software.

Why should I report?

There are many reasons to provide information about the UAS event or situation
that you experienced. NASA and other members of the aviation and UAS community
are committed to improving aviation safety. Through conducting research and
analysis of reports, ASRS can share:

 * Lessons learned which can help prevent others from making the same mistake.
 * Best practices for procedures, checklists, and safety briefings to support
   safe UAS operations.

Your information may also be used to identify equipment, software, and
automation issues that can contribute to UAS incidents and resolve these issues
to improve safety.

Learn more about protections offered by the FAA

The FAA offers protection against civil penalty and certificate suspension in
exchange for filing an ASRS report as this is indicative of a constructive
attitude which will tend to prevent future violations (see Advisory Circular AC
00-46F). However, reports regarding accidents and criminal acts such as reckless
endangerment, criminal mischief, or voyeurism are excluded from the protections
offered by the FAA. You can report to ASRS at any time, but in order to receive
protection from the FAA, your report must be submitted within 10 days of the
event, or when you first became aware of the event.

What to expect after submitting a report?
 * The report is de-identified to protect your confidentiality. Names, dates,
   and times will be removed or generalized, and any other identifying
   information will be removed or de-identified.
 * NASA ASRS Expert Analysts may call you to obtain additional information to
   help us understand the safety issue.
 * NASA ASRS will remove the Identification (ID) Strip at the top of your
   report, date stamp it, and return it to you by U.S. Mail.
 * Retain the ID strip as your proof of report submission.

How do I report to ASRS?

You have two secure options to submit your report. Click on either icon below to
get started.

Electronic submission via NASA’s secure ASRS website


Downloadable PDF Paper report which you can print and mail to NASA at:
NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System
Post Office Box 189
Moffett Field, California 94035-0189

Tips for Excellent Reporting

Providing detailed and complete reports is vital to making the UAS community and
National Airspace safer. To ensure you are submitting a report that would result
in a safety improvement, ask yourself:

 * Does my identification strip provide adequate contact information?
 * What was the type of event / situation?
 * When did it happen?
 * What was my involvement in the event? Anyone else involved?
 * What was my location at the time of the event? Where was my UAS?
 * What was the operating environment at the time of the event (e.g., weather,
   light)?
 * What type of airspace was I operating in?
 * Is there enough information about the UAS involved in the event?
 * What were the contributing factors?
 * Does my event / situation description tell the whole story?
 * What was the result?
 * Have I provided ideas for corrective actions?

EXAMPLE REPORT WITH INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION:






EXAMPLE REPORT WITH EXCELLENT INFORMATION:


 



 
 
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