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UAV APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
• INTRODUCTION • WHAT IS A UAV? • APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY • LEGISLATION • SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS • HOW TO SELECT A COMPETENT SUPPLIER OF UAV SERVICES • Q&A
UAV APPLICATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
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Geomatics Surveying (helicopter, plane, UAV) Client-delivery software solutions UAV design, build and training services
BNUC-S qualified commercial UAV pilot Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) permissions for aerial work 1500+ hours commercial UAV flight time 2000+ sites surveys on various UAV platforms
WHAT IS A UAV?
RPAS – remotely piloted aerial system ROAV- remotely operated aerial Vehicle UAV – unmanned aerial vehicle UAS – unmanned aerial system Drone
Not widely used in today’s UAV market Very stable
Vertical takeoff and landing
Multiple failsafe options possible
Practically any sensory equipment
Able to hold its position Requires large take-off / landing area. Difficult to use legally in most cases
Ability to cover large areas quickly
Multiple sensor option
HELICOPTER MULTIROTOR FIXED WING
Data collection tool Images, Video, Mapping, Topography, Cut/Fill, Stockpile volumes etc.
Considered comparatively dangerous
UAV SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS
SUMMARY OF UK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
CAA permission for aerial work is required before a person can conduct any commercial work using a UAV.
The aircraft must remain within 500 m horizontally and 120 m vertically of its pilot, but exceptions can be applied for and granted if a safety case is put forward.
The pilot-in-command must be satisfied that the flight can be completed safely.
The aircraft must not be flown • Over or within 150 m of any congested area, for example, football stadiums,
schools and high streets • Within 50 m of any vessel, vehicle, structure or person that is not under the
control of the pilot-in-command.
The pilot-in-command must have the correct UAV piloting qualifications (BNUC-S or CAA RPQ) and insurance.
THE CURRENT UAV MARKET
There are currently approximately 400 approved operators in the UK across 300 organisations.
In Q4 2014, Selfridges alone sold more than 100,000 small UAVs.
The technology is developing at a rate that considerably outpaces legislation.
Medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) and high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) systems currently being tested in anticipation of UK legislative changes allowing fully automated, long-range aircraft.
Integration into most of the major industries is expected by 2018.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Its our experience that in most circumstances a well-planned and considered UAV operation is the safer alternative to many inspections or surveys involving working at height or in difficult to access areas.
Airspace hazards Weather Site surveys Risk assessments Operational zones defined Exclusion and emergency zones allocated Staff notifications Notice to airmen raised and air traffic control notified https://vimeo.com/109434319
HOW TO SELECT A COMPETENT SUPPLIER OF UAV SERVICES
Always
4) Check that risk assessments and method statements ensure compliance with CAA guidelines
Call RSK Orbital!
3) Ask to see confirmation that insurance is in place
2) Ask to see the CAA issued permission for aerial work (PFAW) or check the current online listing of approved operators.
1) Ask to see the relevant qualification of the pilot in command. Currently accepted qualifications include
BNUC-S RPQ CAA
5) Ask to review their operations manual if in any doubt
Or just give RSK Orbital a call.
6) Look for relevant experience
Thank you
James Maxwell
Operations Manager and UAV pilot
RSK Orbital Ltd
+44 (0) 7471 930 045 +44 (0) 1829 772 265
Questions?