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The OAR ORTA UxSRTO is no longer operating.

For further information, please visit The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Uncrewed Systems Program webpage.

UxSTRO Policy Resources

NOAA Uncrewed Systems Research Transition Office Authorized Operational Areas and Privacy (OMAO)
NOAA Uncrewed Systems Research Transition Office Privacy Policy (NOAA OCIO)
NOAA Administrative Order 216-104A – Management and Utilization of Aircraft (OMAO)
UxSTRO Handbook which is a supplement to NAO 216-104A
NOAA Aircraft Operations Center UAS Policy 220-1-5 (Version 7)
NOAA Uncrewed Systems Research Transition Office (UxSRTO) Data Management Plan
Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing
Uncrewed Systems Research Transition Office: Responsible Use to Help Protect Marine Mammals
Research using Small Uncrewed Systems Research Transition Office (UxSRTO) and Permits
Resource Issues: Aircraft, Model Aircraft, & Drones
Sanctuaries — Pilots: Know Before You Go!