It is different from the private pilot requirements because of course, they will not have to actually manipulate the aircraft. In order to pass the the test, it will be necessary to receive some education in the standards of operating in the airspace. So we believe that the testing requirements will assure that people are competent for the purposes of operating their system. Weve asked for comment. Well be interesting to see what well get back from the community to see if we need to adjust those proposals in any way. Thank you very much. Mr. Morris, let me change topics. In the discussing of developing a system of control over uas long distances using existing Cellular Telephone Networks or at least existing cell towers that conversation, recognizing considerable technological hurdles out there and are Telecommunication Companies prepared for this task . Senator, we really are at the beginning of the development of kind of the commercial aviation. Im honestly not thoroughly familiar wi
Cooperation with the United States to be there. And this change of environment has occurred. And today the United States government and krs the government of afghanistan a really reliable partner. Commitments that are made are considerable. And the funding proposal of supporting Afghan Security forces by 2017, and it has reached to 4. 1 billion. Its nothing less. Its a significant issue. Its a very important issue. And also yesterday there was a new framework of our Economic Framework was laid out according to 800 million were made commitment were made, spent through the afghan budget. But most importantly is the flexibility that has been shown in the area of Security Cooperation and this flexibility is going to ensure and provide confidence to our Security Forces and our people. And also is going to send a very strong message to the region that this cooperation is not short term but enduring and long term. Our Strategic Partnership is based on a very simple principle. We want the Afgh
I saw in the notice of proposed rulemaking that there is some contemplation of cost recovery, five dollars to register an Unmanned Aircraft, 150 for knowledge and test of operators and 50 to verify the idea of an applicant. Is that going to cover the resources you need Going Forward in an expanding area . Given that we have other resources, including implementing next jan and other things for. Ms. Gilligan the faa has absorbed a lot of the cost of beginning the implementation process for bringing uas into the airspace. We do have pending in the fy 2016 appropriations, the president s budget request additional growth and personnel and research and Development Dollars and facilities adequate dollars. Facilities and equipment dollars. We may be making requests through the budget process. We hope the congress can support that. Its ms. Ayotte ms. Ayotte do you anticipate this will be a selffunded thing or not . Ms. Gilligan the notice of proposed rulemaking does not suggest it funds the ent
This has led to some interesting speculation about was the ship set up for attack by churchill or someone in the admiralty. I found no smoking memo. There was nothing from churchill to somebody in the admiral seel nothing like that exists. Sunday night at 8 00. Next, a Senate Hearing on commercial drones. When this representatives from the faa amazon. Com. Witnesses from the faa, amazon. Com. This hearing is just under two hours. Afterwards, we plan to open up the phone lines to get your feedback on the federal regulation of drones. Before i offer any opening statement, news is still coming in i want to a knowledge the tragedy in europe this morning. My thoughts go out to the friends and families of those affected. We will be monitoring this as the situation develops. I know all of us are very sad to hear about this tragedy. With that, i appreciate all of you being here today. I want to thank you because todays hearing represents the second of an active spring schedule, including heari