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ZMP controller alleges that the uav that he is controlling (verbally) cannot navigate precisely enough to remain clear of the beaver MOA as required.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1060965 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201301 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZMP.ARTCC |
| State Reference | MN |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | UAV - Unpiloted Aerial Vehicle |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Enroute |
| Qualification | Air Traffic Control Fully Certified |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | ATC Issue All Types |
Narrative:
The predator departed for airspace usage to the east. Beaver MOA active 003b310. The pilot requested D1A; D2A; and D3A. These airspace's are supposed to enable the predator to navigate clear of the beaver MOA (very narrow corridor) cbp [customs and border patrol] has said with certainty that this aircraft can navigate these areas without violating the beaver MOA. The predator came within 1 mile of the beaver MOA while active with two-F16's. This procedure is not safe due to the unmanned aircraft not having the ability to safely navigate clear of active MOA's; there is simply not enough space for the predator to get through.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: ZMP Controller alleges that the UAV that he is controlling (verbally) cannot navigate precisely enough to remain clear of the Beaver MOA as required.
Narrative: The Predator departed for airspace usage to the east. Beaver MOA active 003B310. The pilot requested D1A; D2A; and D3A. These airspace's are supposed to enable the Predator to navigate clear of the Beaver MOA (very narrow corridor) CBP [Customs and Border Patrol] has said with certainty that this aircraft can navigate these areas without violating the Beaver MOA. The Predator came within 1 mile of the BEAVER MOA while active with TWO-F16's. This procedure is not safe due to the UNMANNED aircraft not having the ability to safely navigate clear of Active MOA's; there is simply not enough space for the Predator to get through.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.