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SUMMARY:Cleared for Takeoff? Training Challenges in Ensuring Regulatory Co
 mpliance for Commercial UAS Operators
DESCRIPTION:Savannah Bradley, Steve Swauger, and Nancy Cooke (Arizona Stat
 e University)\n\nA sharp rise in airspace violation events indicates that 
 safety and regulatory progress have not kept pace with the rapid integrati
 on of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into commercial applications. An ana
 lysis of 170 NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) reports reveals 
 that over 64% of incidents involve unauthorized flights, posing serious ri
 sks to manned and unmanned aircraft. The current FAA Part 107 certificatio
 n process focuses primarily on theoretical knowledge and lacks practical, 
 scenario-based training. This gap leaves operators ill-prepared for real-w
 orld conditions such as dynamic airspace restrictions and unexpected envir
 onmental challenges. Qualitative analysis of the incident reports identifi
 ed contributing factors, including inadequate training, automation over-re
 liance, and misunderstanding of regulations. In addition, a comparative re
 view of UAS and manned aviation training practices highlighted the value o
 f hands-on learning, post-flight debriefings, and decision-making under pr
 essure. The findings suggest that integrating adaptive learning strategies
 , scenario-based exercises, and automation management solutions into comme
 rcial UAS training programs could reduce regulatory violations. As a resul
 t, the authors recommend standardized training frameworks, recurring profi
 ciency assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve complia
 nce and safety. As UAS operations expand, addressing these training gaps i
 s essential for enhancing operator competence and achieving safe and scala
 ble integration into the national airspace.\n\nTrack: Training\n\nSession 
 Chair: John Kleber (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)\n\n
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