UAS Traffic Management – Glossary of Terms

AAO: Acronym for “Authorized Area of Operation” A volume of airspace that will require aircraft flying specific mission profiles, such as BVLOS, to meet minimum standards established by the FAA related to its CNS capability and overall performance. An AAO may be established in areas of dense UAS traffic or other circumstances that increase the overall risk to flight operations. AGL: Acronym for “Above Ground Level” One of two measures commonly used in aviation for...