UAS Traffic Management (UTM) Technical Capability Level 3 (TCL3) Flight Demonstration: Concept Tests and Results

Over the course of three months in 2018, NASA, in collaboration with the six FAA UAS Test Sites and industry partners, conducted its Technical Capability Level 3 (TCL3) flight testing as part of its UAS Traffic Management (UTM) research. A set of five tests were developed to address elements of the UTM concept that involved Beyond Visual Line of Sight landings, Contingency Management, development of a Public Portal for UTM information, Sustained Operations, and Unauthorized Airspace Entry/Exit. Each of the tests were successfully performed and unique insights were gained in each of the testing areas.