Drone Safety and Commercial Operations IOSH Staffordshire - June 2017 - Cloudbase Images Ltd
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Drone Safety and Commercial Operations IOSH Staffordshire – June 2017 Cloudbase Images Ltd
Aims of this Presentation • To offer an introduction as to the uses of drones across industry • To give an indication of the cost/benefit of utilizing drones • To develop an understanding of the legal aspects of drone use.
Content Cloudbase Images - Introduction Benefits of Drones Examples of drone use Access to drone services Getting qualified Legalities, training and qualification Case Studies Limitations of drone use Technology Managing Expectations Checklists and procedures Future of drones Practical demonstration
Cloudbase Images - Introduction
Established in February 2014
2 Pilots from a background in manned aviation
Stafford based
Worked with a range of clients
Construction contractors – Local Authorities – Estate Agents – Housing developers
Variety of different drone operations
Photography – Videography – Inspections
Benefits of Drones
Remote access
Working at height
Maintain a record
Modular systems
Ease of use
Rapid turnarounds
Low cost
Ease of maintenance
Integration with a variety of
software (CAD,3D etc)
Examples of use
Inspections
Roofs, chimneys, wind turbines, P-V arrays
3D Modelling
Architecture, civil engineering
Land surveys
SAR/Emergency services
Thermal imaging, long range, loiter capable (fixed wing vs multirotor)
Photography/videography
Heritage, Leisure, Promotional
Mapping
Ordnance Survey, stockpile volumes
Access to drone services
Internet searches
Drone operator directories (Drone Safe Register) – Paid subscribers
CAA List of Commercial Operators (CAA website)
Dedicated commercial drone operators:
Qualified start ups
Sole traders
Commercial operators
Always check:
insurance cover
PfCO
Qualification
Access to drone services
In-house teams
BBC
Police
Fire & Rescue
Universities
Construction/developers
Access to• drone services
Add ancillary - costs
equipment:
ipad, cases, batteries, health & safety etc
Entry level ~£500
• Add cameras
• Add insurance
• Add cost ofProfessional ~ £1500
qualification and accreditation
Industrial ~ £5000GETTING QUALIFIED…STAYING QUALIFIED
Getting qualified
Assessment of potential Operators is deferred by the Civil Aviation Authority to
National Qualified Entities (26 as of Apr 2017).
Ground school theory element Write a (bespoke) operations
Air Law Manual
Airspace Principles SOPs
Airmanship & Safety Safety
Human Factors Types of aircraft
Meteorology
Administration
Navigation
Aircraft Knowledge
Operating ProceduresGetting qualified
Practical element
(2hours in preceeding 3
months)
(Dispensation for relevant
experience)
Apply to the CAA for Permission
for Commercial Operation (PfCO)
Appropriate InsuranceStaying qualified
“1/3 of operators who have held a Permission no longer do so”.
Aircraft maintenance
Logbooks
Updating Operations Manual
Stay up to date with CAA publications
Insurance
PfCO renewal
Pilot currency (2 hours per 3 months)The Rules – what you need to know
The aircraft must be flown in accordance with the following:
Within direct, unaided visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of the aircraft.
No higher than 400 feet above ground level and no further than 500
metres from the SUA operator.
Not within 150metres of an open-air assembly of 1,000 persons or more.
Except that for take-
150 metres away from congested areas (unless SUA weight does not
off and landing, this is
exceed 7kg).
reduced to 30m
Not directly overhead (at any height) or within 50 metres of persons,
vehicles, vessels and property, unless those persons are 'under the control
of the person in charge of the SUA'The Rules – what you need to know
What does “under control” mean?
Present for that purpose
Can follow directions and precautions
Able to opt-out
Understands the risks
Safeguarded
Privacy and Data Protection Law
Information Commissioners OfficeCASE STUDIES
Case Study 1 – Roof Inspection
• Large area – multiple units
• Video record in HD with snapshots
• Secure site – under controlCase study 2 – Congested Area We could do - Civic centre We could not do - Ernest jones Panoramic views of Stafford Close inspection of pitched roof
What are the differences?
> 30mMOVING WITH THE TIMES…TECHNOLOGY
Technology – Hardware/Software
4/6/8 Motors Self build vs. Mainstream (DJI)
Cost vs redundancy Dedicated support
HD quality App based interface
Live streaming Multi features
Multi operator Flight plans
Redundancy built in Follow-me
Modular payloads Point of Interest
Retractable gear Allows new innovations
Firmware updatesLimitations of drones – comparing old and new
Inspire 1 Phantom 2
18 minutes 13 minutes
Dual operator setup Combined pilot and payload
Payload/camera quality GoPro only option
GPS/GLONASS GPS
Vision Positioning System Rudimentary interface (no camera control)
User interface – Ipad Basic flight and image telemetry
Flight logs (black box)WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU AND WHAT YOU NEED FROM US
Drones have limits
Information we need to know:
Wind
Rain
Managing your expectations
• Specific Location Stability
• Postcode Temperature
• Google Maps screenshot with a marker
• Type of job Operators have limits
• Any preferred aspects 400 feet
• Raw or edited footage 500 m
• Access to the site 30m/50m
• Any permissions required Open air assemblies
• Point of contact
Avoid the temptation of
Drones cannot just be flown anywhere – “In-house units” –
legally!!! “have a go” attitude
Inappropriate hardware
Unaware of the rules
Respect the rulesFuture of drones
Legality Technology
Integration with manned Sense and Avoid
aviation Higher payload
Airworthiness Increased endurance
Principle of “equivalency” Automation
Increased oversight Beyond LoS (Amazon etc)
Safety
Further qualifications
CAOSC – BVLOS - NightSUMMARY • To offer an introduction as to the uses of drones across industry • To give an indication of the cost/benefit of utilizing drones • To develop an understanding of the legal aspects of drone use.
ANY QUESTIONS?
Practical demonstration
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