Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration in the National Airspace System (NAS) project: UAS control and non-payload communication (CNPC) system development and testing

The Communications subproject technical challenge will be met through 4 primary objectives: 1. Develop data and rationale to obtain appropriate frequency spectrum allocations to enable the safe and efficient operation of UAS in the NAS 2. Develop and validate candidate UAS control and non-payload communication (CNPC) system prototype which complies with proposed international/national regulations, standards, and practices 3. Perform analysis and propose CNPC security recommendations for civil UAS operations 4. Perform analysis to support recommendations for integration of CNPC and ATC communications to ensure safe and efficient operation of UAS in the NAS.