Emergency UAS Authorizations Through Special Government Interest (SGI) Airspace Waivers

(a) Background. UAS are used by public safety agencies to respond to emergencies. The SGI process is for any part 107 or part 91 operator that either due to time limitations, airspace restrictions or emergency situations that requires expedited authorization by contacting the system operations support center (SOSC) at [email protected] .

(b) The SGI process, depending on the nature of the operation, can be completed in a matter of minutes. This process enables response to an emergency with UAS in an expeditious manner.

(c) Public Safety organizations may apply for expedited airspace authorizations through the SGI process. The SGI process is defined in FAA Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration. REFERENCE- FAA Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration.

(d) Additional information regarding SGI authorizations can be located at the FAA's Emergency Situations webpage. NOTE- The FAA's Emergency Situations website may be reviewed at: https://www.faa.gov/uas/advanced_operations/emergency_situations/ .