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Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon
New FAA regulations help UAS program
New regulations by the
Federal Aviation Administra-
tion are good news for the
Confederated Tribes’ un-
manned aerial systems pro-
gram.
The FAA released new
regulations that change the
process by which a person
can become a certified com-
mercial drone pilot.
Warm Springs Ventures
administers the tribes’ UAS
program. Ventures summa-
rizes the recent FAA regula-
tion change as follows:
“Instead of having to ac-
quire a traditional pilot’s li-
cense and getting a special
case-by-case per mission
from regulators, drone op-
erators now need to pass a
new certification test and
abide by various flying re-
strictions (and be older than
16).”
This means the process
by which a person can be-
come a commercial drone
pilot is much simpler and
quicker. For instance, to ac-
quire a traditional pilot’s li-
cense can take years, and can
be expensive.
The new regulations allow
for a process that may take a
matter of several days or
weeks, and would be much
less expensive.
The Confederated Tribes
are developing a UAS train-
ing center at Kah-Nee-Ta.
The facility will be state-of-
the art, and is scheduled for
completion this fall.
The new FAA regulations
mean that many more people
will be interested in acquiring
a commercial drone license,
said Aurolyn Stwyer, Ventures
business and marketing direc-
tor.
Growth industry
The following is additional
information in a recent report
from the Ventures UAS pro-
gram:
The FAA estimates that
20,000 drones are currently
registered for commercial
use. The new FAA regula-
tions are expected to produce
a 30-fold increase in a matter
of months.
The FAA forecasts there
could be as many 600,000
unmanned aircraft used com-
mercially during the first year
following the recent adoption
of the new regulations.
Small unmanned aerial sys-
tems are estimated to be a
$127 billion industry in 2020.
Tribal program
Regarding the potential for
the reservation and the Con-
federated Tribes:
The infrastructure is com-
ing together for the Warm
Springs training center at
Kah-Nee-Ta in time for pilot
certification at this FAA ap-
proved site.
The Warm Springs train-
ing center and the Kah-Nee-
Ta drone park are an expan-
sion of the features for the
resort customers. The train-
ing center will allow tribal
members to take the four-day
class and the 3-hour exam for
pilot certification.
So far, a number of tribal
employees have taken a pre-
liminary course in preparation
of the new regulations. They
include:
Three employees with Fire
Management, one with
GeoVisions, three with Fish-
eries and Habitat Restoration,
one with Wildlife biology, and
one with Ventures.
The Warm Springs UAS
training center will feature
new business partnerships
with industry experts for
power line and other infra-
structure inspection, natural
resource protection, and wild
land fire fighting. There will
be internship opportunities
with the tribal UAS program
as well.
August 31, 2016
Hands Across the Bridge
rant. For more informa-
tion contact Aldo at 541-
777-1627. Or Sarah at
541-553-3205. The event
is in recognition of Sep-
tember as National Recov-
ery Month.
Community Counsel-
ing will host a Hands
Across the Deschutes
Bridge and Motorcade this
Saturday, Sept. 3. This will
be at the bridge by the
Eagle Crossing Restau-
Hunters meeting Thursday
A public hunters meeting
is coming up this Thursday,
Sept. 1, at the Warm Springs
Fire Management office
meeting room.
The meeting will begin
at 6 p.m.
Seniors to hold can, bottle drive
The Madras High School senior class will hold a
bottle and can drive on Saturday, Sept. 10, beginning
at 9 a.m. in the Erickson’s Thriftway parking lot.
They are raising funds for a graduation trip to Six
Flags. You can call 541-550-8278 for pick up.
Handyman Service
& More
Call 541-460-1664.
Vets: If you can think of it,
We can get it done. No job
too big or too small.
Warm Springs Community Calendar
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Thursday, September 1
On today’s fitness
schedule: at noon there is
Functional Fitness class in
the Community Center so-
cial hall, Turbo Kick class in
the Aerobics room, and vol-
leyball in the Community
Center gym.
Guiding Butterflies &
Mighty Warriors classes
meet today from 1 to 3 p.m.
in the Prevention room at
Community Counseling.
The class is for adults to
participate in cultural-based
teachings, crafts and activi-
ties.
Warm Springs jurors will
need to check-in at 9:30 this
morning at Warm Springs
Tribal Court.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting today
at noon at Community Coun-
seling and a Narcotics
Anonymous meeting this
evening at 6 at the Shaker
Church.
There is a Financial
Skills for Families class to-
day from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at
the Warm Springs Commu-
nity Action Team office.
The Warm Springs Back
to School Barbecue and
backpack/school supply
giveaway is on Thursday,
September 1 st from 4-6pm
at the Warm Springs K-8
Academy.
Friday, September 2
Fitness Opportunities
today include: Senior Fit-
ness class at the Senior
Center at 10:45. At noon
there is basketball in the
Community Center gym,
and Functional Fitness
class in the Aerobics room.
And at the Health &
Wellness Center, Pilates
Yoga Class is at noon.
The Recreation Program
is having its Back to School
Yard Sale today in front of
the community center. Set
up begins at 8 a.m., and the
sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tables are limited, you
should call 541-553-3243 to
reserve a table.
The Warm Springs Out-
door Market is every Friday
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next
to the Re-Use It Thrift Store
by Warm Springs Market.
Contact the Warm Springs
Community Action Team to
find out about setting up as
a vendor.
The Community Coun-
seling Center will have a
walk-in group for intakes
today at 1:30. It is open to
anyone needing to start
counseling services.
The Community Health
Program at the Health &
Wellness Center has a Be-
havior Health Clinic today,
walk-in appointments are
available between 1 and 5
p.m.
Services include
screening, assessment, cri-
sis intervention, referrals to
mental health, medical, sub-
stance treatment, or other
community resources. Chil-
dren, adolescents and
adults are welcome.
Saturday, September 3
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting this
morning at 10 at Community
Counseling.
Sunday, September 4
The Warm Springs Food
Bank is located at the Pres-
byterian Church. They are
open today from 11:30-1:30.
All food banks and pantries
do take donations of non-
perishable food or cash
Monday, September 5
Today is Labor Day, and
the tribal organization is
closed.
Tuesday, Septembre 6
On today’s fitness sched-
ule: At noon there is Func-
tional Fitness class in the
Community Center social
hall, Turbo Kick class in the
Aerobics room, and volley-
ball in the Community Cen-
ter gym.
Today at Community
Counseling: There is an Al-
coholics Anonymous meet-
ing at noon. Adult Alcohol
Education class is at 1:15
and the Veterans group
meets from 1:30-2:30.
The Jefferson County
Food Bank is located at 556
SE Seventh Street. They are
open for distribution this af-
ternoon. All food banks and
pantries do take donations
of non-perishable food or
cash.
The Warm Springs Voca-
tional Rehabilitation pro-
gram has orientation today
at 3 p.m. at Community
Counseling. You can reach
them at 541-553-4952.
Powwow, hoop dance
and drum practice for begin-
ners and anyone who would
like to practice is today from
5:30 to 7 at the Community
Center aerobics room.
AGLOW weekly Bible
study is this evening from 6-
7:30 at High Lookee Lodge.
It is open to all and a light
snack is provided.
A Pathways Home class
is this evening from 5:30-
7:30 at the Tribal Credit
Building.
Wednesday, September 7
Little Miss Warm Springs
meetings are held Wednes-
days from 6-7:30 at the
Community Center. All inter-
ested girls and parents are
welcome.
Today at Community
Counseling: A walk-in group
for intakes is at 1:30. This is
the first step for anyone want-
ing to begin counseling ser-
vices. There is an Alcohol-
ics Anonymous meeting at
7 p.m.
There is a Childbirth Edu-
cation Refresher class, to
review current information on
labor and delivery, is today at
the Family Resource Center.
This class is for mothers with
babies due by the end of No-
vember. To register, contact
Janet or Arlena at 553-2460.
This class is not for first time
parents. Ask about the next
six-week Childbirth Educa-
tion classes which are best
for new parents.
Fitness Opportunities to-
day include: Water Aerobics
at 9:15 at the Kah-Nee-ta Vil-
lage Pool. At 10 there is Se-
nior Fitness Class at the
Senior Center. At noon there
is basketball in the Commu-
nity Center gym, and Func-
tional Fitness in the Aerobics
room. And at the Health &
Wellness Center, Pilates
Yoga Class is at noon.
Today is the first day of
school for most students in
the 509-J district. Older stu-
dents at the high school and
academy start on Thursday.
Thursday, September 8
On today’s fitness sched-
ule: at noon there is Func-
tional Fitness class in the
Community Center social
hall, Turbo Kick class in the
Aerobics room, and volley-
ball in the Community Cen-
ter gym.
Guiding Butterflies &
Mighty Warriors classes
meet today from 1 to 3 p.m.
in the Prevention room at
Community Counseling. The
class is for adults to partici-
pate in cultural-based teach-
ings, crafts and activities.
Warm Springs jurors will
need to check-in at 9:30 this
morning at Warm Springs
Tribal Court.
There is an Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting today at
noon at Community Counsel-
ing, and a Narcotics Anony-
mous meeting this evening at
6 at the Shaker Church.
The Warm Springs Out-
door Market is every Friday
from 10am to 2pm next to the
Re-Use It Thrift Store by
Warm Springs Market. Con-
tact the Warm Springs Com-
munity Action Team to find out
about setting up as a vendor.
Friday, September 9
Fitness Opportunities to-
day include: Senior Fitness
class at the Senior Center at
10:45. At noon there is bas-
ketball in the Community Cen-
ter gym, and Functional Fit-
ness class in the Aerobics
room. And at the Health &
Wellness Center, Pilates
Yoga class is at noon.
The Warm Springs Out-
door Market is today from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. next to the Re-
Use It Thrift Store by Warm
Springs Market.
The Community Counsel-
ing Center will have a walk-
in group for intakes today at
1:30. It is open to anyone
needing to start counseling
services.
The Community Health
Program at the Health &
Wellness Center has a Be-
havior Health Clinic today.
Walk-in appointments are
available between 1 and 5
p.m.
Services include
screening, assessment, cri-
sis intervention, referrals to
mental health, medical, sub-
stance treatment, or other
community resources. Chil-
dren, adolescents and adults
are welcome.
The Jefferson County
Courthouse Dedication Cer-
emony is today at 1 p.m.
The Jefferson County Li-
brary Screen on the Green
free outdoor family movie will
be shown this evening at 8
p.m. at Sahalee Park. They
will show Zootopia.