Q: What is the mission of GT Aeronautics?
A: The mission of GT Aeronautics is to support homeland security of the United States by providing innovative unmanned aircraft systems to U.S. military and commercial customers. Collateral missions include UAS Pilot Services, UAS Flight Training and composite parts supply and repair.
Q: What is the company structure of GT Aeronautics?
A: GT Aeronautics is a privately owned and operated Limited Liability Company registered in the state of California. The company is considered a small disadvantaged business and is registered with the Central Contractors Registry.
Q: Why does GT Aeronautics strictly conform to the idea of "American Made"?
A: A primary goal for GT Aeronautics is to help create and keep jobs in the United States. By requiring all of the parts of our aircraft to be "Made in America", we not only provide completely U.S. built aircraft, but we also help promote and create additional jobs for Americans - a desirable goal that strengthens our U.S. economy.
Q: Will GT Aeronautics sell their products to foreign customers?
A: Yes, but only with full compliance of U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and only if the sale and/or use of the product(s) does not impact the security of the United States or its allies.
Q: Can private organizations or individuals purchase GTA unmanned aircraft systems or products for their own specific needs or does GT Aeronautics limit its sales to government/military uses only?
A: GT Aeronautics unmanned aircraft systems and products are available to private organizations and individuals as well as government and military organizations, subject to U.S. Department of Commerce regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and only if the sale and/or use of the product(s) does not impact the security of the United States or its allies.
Q: What flight and/or aeronautical experience is necessary in order to fly and operate an unmanned aircraft system manufactured by GT Aeronautics?
A: While our unmanned aircraft systems are constructed so that they may be operated with minimal flight experience, rated pilots and operators that have previous experience with manned aircraft and/or radio control aircraft will have a distinct advantage when it comes to operating our unmanned aircraft systems. Additionally, GT Aeronautic's position on flight experience is that pilots and operators of unmanned aircraft systems should be rated pilots to ensure the safe operation of the system within the National Airspace System.
Q: Do GT Aeronautics unmanned aircraft systems have airworthiness certificates from the FAA?
A: Experimental airworthiness certification of our unmanned aircraft systems is underway with the FAA at this time, however our systems do not have airworthiness certificates as of May 2007.
Q: Are there any limitations (such as day VFR) for the operation of GTA unmanned aircraft systems?
A: GT Aeronautics unmanned aircraft systems may be operated during the day or night and even in weather. However, current restrictions by the FAA limit commercial operation of unmanned aircraft systems to day VFR flight. Military operations of unmanned aircraft systems within military restricted areas is not limited and conducted in accordance with military flight rules for the particular system.
Q: Does GT Aeronautics provide complete unmanned aircraft systems or just the aircraft platform?
A: Both. The unmanned aircraft systems manufactured by GT Aeronautics are complete systems that are ready to fly. The systems include the Ground Control Station and all required support equipment, including training. GT Aeronautics will also help our customers design specific aircraft airframes for their custom applications. We also will provide our airframes to customers that wish to integrate the airframe with their own avionics.
Q: Does GT Aeronautics work with aircraft systems other than unmanned aircraft systems?
A: Yes. GT Aeronautics currently is providing services for optionally-piloted aircraft systems and can provide support for manned aircraft as well, such as composite parts and composite repair work. Our facility also provides composite parts and composite repair work for automobiles and watercraft as well.
Q: The GT Aeronautics website has a client-only section. Can a private individual be granted a username and password to view this area of the GT Aeronautics website?
A: No, not at this time. Currently, only clients that are actively involved in the development and manufacture of our products are able to access the client-only section of our website. However, private individuals may be granted access on a case-by-case basis, depending on their potential involvement and need-to-know. All clients with access must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with GT Aeronautics in order to access the client-only section of our website.
