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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, provide a low-cost platform for aerial photography, mapping, and remote sensing applications. They can carry various sensor payloads and be used for infrastructure inspection, wildlife monitoring, search and rescue operations, and more. Regulations currently require certification to operate drones commercially, but their utility is driving efforts to expand approved uses. This document discusses various drone types, payloads, examples of applications, and the training and equipment required.

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How Would You Like to Use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles? Bill Timmins GIS Services
UAV copters provide a platform for a variety of sensors dependent on the end users solution requirements, (UAS). Flight time depends on payload weight, temperature and altitude .
Topics •UAV/UAS/Drones •Federal/State/County/Local Regulations, •imagery compression, Genie Hays in later presentation today •Privacy Consideration •Your Interest
UAV/UAS/DRONES Unmanned Aerial Vehicles without a human pilot on board. Its flight is controlled either autonomously by computers in the vehicle, or under the remote control of a pilot on the ground or in another vehicle. Wikipedia Unmanned Aerial Systems remotely piloted vehicle, remotely piloted aircraft , or remotely operated aircraft. With a combination of some or all of the following: sensors, waypoint navigation, georectification, image processing, .. Jeff Young –LizardTech (as a self declared unqualified source)
Education Needed to Avoid Restrictions Types of UAV/UAS (not this)
Two Types of UAV/UAS Platforms •Copters •Fixed Wing
Regulations - Rules •Recreational or Sport Use Flown in the National Airspace System, solely for recreation and sport purposes. These are flown under voluntary safety standards of the Academy of Model Aeronautics US National Aero Modeling Organization. (Under 400 feet and line of sight) •Non-Recreation Use To operate a UA for non-recreational purposes in the United States, users must obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA). Currently requires a public entity as a sponsor and a certified pilot. •Experimental Limited locations currently approved Educational Entities
Federal Aviation Administration works on regulations that will allow the use of drones or unmanned aerial systems for commercial applications. While research and development is ongoing, other countries stand to make a leap ahead where there are fewer regulations, despite the fact that much of the technology development has come about thanks to heavy use of these technologies by the American military. There are a burgeoning number of aerial drone platforms, including a very active do-it-yourself community. The machines are becoming more robust, with abilities to accommodate heavier payloads for longer flight times. There are also new sensors and systems that are being tailored for specific applications, taking away technical barriers by automating both the flight and data processing, and returning intelligence that can be acted upon. UAV provide a paradigm shift for remote sensing, given their portability, low cost of operation, ease of use, and the automation of the analysis. There are legislative efforts that could dramatically impact their utility
UAV Training Be Aware •Typically it is recommended that organizations purchase a training copter before using one for Aerial Photography or real time event response •UAV pilot flight certification classes currently cost from $2,000 to $3,500 – but what do you get?? •Training on a variety of associated itmes such as: Image processing or Waypoints
Credit To: Matt Ball 01 July 2013 for “What are the top ten civilian uses of drones that don’t impinge privacy?” 1. Agriculture - AUVSI “agricultural use of drones could comprise 80% of the market”---- monitor crops to improve management and yield, frequent/inexpensive Near-infrared sensors can be tuned to detect crop health—fertilizer/insecticide/water 2. Mines - site conditions, inspect pit walls, calculate quantities, measure/map in 3D 3. Construction Sites - monitoring all phases provides a check on projects with as- builts compared to plans, as well as the better coordination of materials on the job site. 4. Infrastructure Inspection - From pipelines to powerlines, to towers, to processing plants. The ability to sense in three dimensions, take thermal readings, and to detect metal strain will greatly improve infrastructure inspection. 5. Wildlife Research - monitor and track wildlife, providing new insight as well as protection from poachers. Ability to operate at night, and with thermal camera sensors, drones provide unprecedented protection. 6. Prospecting - Mineral and oil and gas exploration. Magnetometers detect ferrous metals and gravitational fields 7. Storm Tracking/Forecasting - Sending drones into hurricanes and tornadoes 8. Emergency Response - After a natural or manmade disaster 9. Environmental Monitoring - Fill a gap between manned aerial inspections and traditional fieldwork and for hard to reach areas or contaminated area. 10. Search and Rescue - Thermal sensors (FLIR), particularly useful at night or in challenging terrain. a powerful tool because of the ease of deployment.
UAV/UAS Uses •Events – Real time monitoring of a location – Response •Aerial Photography (AP) – Usually for small areas – Can provide high resolution imagery – Sensors for mapping (thermal, hazardous materials, etc.)
Copters for Events •Can carry video cameras •Provide GPS locations •Real-time video to: –Tablets –Phones –Computers •Using a remote control you can manually capture situational awareness or use preplanned flight plans and/or waypoints or determine your areas of interest and plan your flights and capture.
Aerial Photography Examples Typical Aerial Photograph Oblique Photograph
Aerial Photography Maricopa County Flood Control Example •Surface Modeling provided 6mm vertical accuracy flying at 100 feet in 25mph winds gusting to 35mph.
Mission Planning Example •Copters auto-compensates for wind
Aerial Photography •Post Processing
Detail Surface Modeling
Mobile Copter Pack Custom Designed for AZ Counter Terrorism Information Center •Transmitter •Antennae •Batteries •Goggles •Remote Control •Backpack
Timmins how would you like to use ua vs
Historic Preservation Site Reconnaissance – Superior AZ
Examples of Components for a Quad Copter ● Complete Set Up - Bench/Flight Tested and Tuned ● GPS, Return Home, Intelligent Orientation Control ● Flight Controller ● GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition - 16GB Class10 MicroSD Card ● Brushless Motor Stabilized Camera Gimbal for GoPro ● Pelican Travel Case ● Extra Flight Batteries ● Battery Charger ● Live View Goggles ● Video transmitter ● Battery Level Checker ● extra props ● Flight Training – Pre/Post Flight Training
GeoBlu Surveyor 800 package 8 Rotor Frame Configuration - 800mm WooKong Flight Controller GPS Navigation Point-of-Interest Flight 50 Waypolnt Mission Autonomous Navigation 6 Flight Batteries $6799.00 GeoBlu Surveyor 550 package 4 Rotor Frame Configuration - 550mm Naza-M '12 Flight Controller GPS Navigation Course/Heading Lock 16 Waypolnt Mission - Autonomous Navigation 3 Flight Batteries $4799.00 Return-la-Home – Failsafe iPad Mini w/Ground Station App preloaded/conflgured Graupner MZ-18; 9 channel TXJRX Stabilized Camera Gimbal - providing "motion-free" Imagery 7" LCD Monitor with mount – offerlng "Thru the Lens Viewing" Remote Shutter Trigger Control "First Person View" Camera AC/DC Battery Charger! Battery Checker Pelican Transport Case with Foam Insert Bench Flight Tested
Questions? Bill Timmins Office 520-795-1162 Mobile 520-991-0727 Info@GISServices.net

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Timmins how would you like to use ua vs

  • 1. How Would You Like to Use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles? Bill Timmins GIS Services
  • 2. UAV copters provide a platform for a variety of sensors dependent on the end users solution requirements, (UAS). Flight time depends on payload weight, temperature and altitude .
  • 3. Topics •UAV/UAS/Drones •Federal/State/County/Local Regulations, •imagery compression, Genie Hays in later presentation today •Privacy Consideration •Your Interest
  • 4. UAV/UAS/DRONES Unmanned Aerial Vehicles without a human pilot on board. Its flight is controlled either autonomously by computers in the vehicle, or under the remote control of a pilot on the ground or in another vehicle. Wikipedia Unmanned Aerial Systems remotely piloted vehicle, remotely piloted aircraft , or remotely operated aircraft. With a combination of some or all of the following: sensors, waypoint navigation, georectification, image processing, .. Jeff Young –LizardTech (as a self declared unqualified source)
  • 5. Education Needed to Avoid Restrictions Types of UAV/UAS (not this)
  • 6. Two Types of UAV/UAS Platforms •Copters •Fixed Wing
  • 7. Regulations - Rules •Recreational or Sport Use Flown in the National Airspace System, solely for recreation and sport purposes. These are flown under voluntary safety standards of the Academy of Model Aeronautics US National Aero Modeling Organization. (Under 400 feet and line of sight) •Non-Recreation Use To operate a UA for non-recreational purposes in the United States, users must obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA). Currently requires a public entity as a sponsor and a certified pilot. •Experimental Limited locations currently approved Educational Entities
  • 8. Federal Aviation Administration works on regulations that will allow the use of drones or unmanned aerial systems for commercial applications. While research and development is ongoing, other countries stand to make a leap ahead where there are fewer regulations, despite the fact that much of the technology development has come about thanks to heavy use of these technologies by the American military. There are a burgeoning number of aerial drone platforms, including a very active do-it-yourself community. The machines are becoming more robust, with abilities to accommodate heavier payloads for longer flight times. There are also new sensors and systems that are being tailored for specific applications, taking away technical barriers by automating both the flight and data processing, and returning intelligence that can be acted upon. UAV provide a paradigm shift for remote sensing, given their portability, low cost of operation, ease of use, and the automation of the analysis. There are legislative efforts that could dramatically impact their utility
  • 9. UAV Training Be Aware •Typically it is recommended that organizations purchase a training copter before using one for Aerial Photography or real time event response •UAV pilot flight certification classes currently cost from $2,000 to $3,500 – but what do you get?? •Training on a variety of associated itmes such as: Image processing or Waypoints
  • 10. Credit To: Matt Ball 01 July 2013 for “What are the top ten civilian uses of drones that don’t impinge privacy?” 1. Agriculture - AUVSI “agricultural use of drones could comprise 80% of the market”---- monitor crops to improve management and yield, frequent/inexpensive Near-infrared sensors can be tuned to detect crop health—fertilizer/insecticide/water 2. Mines - site conditions, inspect pit walls, calculate quantities, measure/map in 3D 3. Construction Sites - monitoring all phases provides a check on projects with as- builts compared to plans, as well as the better coordination of materials on the job site. 4. Infrastructure Inspection - From pipelines to powerlines, to towers, to processing plants. The ability to sense in three dimensions, take thermal readings, and to detect metal strain will greatly improve infrastructure inspection. 5. Wildlife Research - monitor and track wildlife, providing new insight as well as protection from poachers. Ability to operate at night, and with thermal camera sensors, drones provide unprecedented protection. 6. Prospecting - Mineral and oil and gas exploration. Magnetometers detect ferrous metals and gravitational fields 7. Storm Tracking/Forecasting - Sending drones into hurricanes and tornadoes 8. Emergency Response - After a natural or manmade disaster 9. Environmental Monitoring - Fill a gap between manned aerial inspections and traditional fieldwork and for hard to reach areas or contaminated area. 10. Search and Rescue - Thermal sensors (FLIR), particularly useful at night or in challenging terrain. a powerful tool because of the ease of deployment.
  • 11. UAV/UAS Uses •Events – Real time monitoring of a location – Response •Aerial Photography (AP) – Usually for small areas – Can provide high resolution imagery – Sensors for mapping (thermal, hazardous materials, etc.)
  • 12. Copters for Events •Can carry video cameras •Provide GPS locations •Real-time video to: –Tablets –Phones –Computers •Using a remote control you can manually capture situational awareness or use preplanned flight plans and/or waypoints or determine your areas of interest and plan your flights and capture.
  • 13. Aerial Photography Examples Typical Aerial Photograph Oblique Photograph
  • 14. Aerial Photography Maricopa County Flood Control Example •Surface Modeling provided 6mm vertical accuracy flying at 100 feet in 25mph winds gusting to 35mph.
  • 15. Mission Planning Example •Copters auto-compensates for wind
  • 18. Mobile Copter Pack Custom Designed for AZ Counter Terrorism Information Center •Transmitter •Antennae •Batteries •Goggles •Remote Control •Backpack
  • 20. Historic Preservation Site Reconnaissance – Superior AZ
  • 21. Examples of Components for a Quad Copter ● Complete Set Up - Bench/Flight Tested and Tuned ● GPS, Return Home, Intelligent Orientation Control ● Flight Controller ● GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition - 16GB Class10 MicroSD Card ● Brushless Motor Stabilized Camera Gimbal for GoPro ● Pelican Travel Case ● Extra Flight Batteries ● Battery Charger ● Live View Goggles ● Video transmitter ● Battery Level Checker ● extra props ● Flight Training – Pre/Post Flight Training
  • 22. GeoBlu Surveyor 800 package 8 Rotor Frame Configuration - 800mm WooKong Flight Controller GPS Navigation Point-of-Interest Flight 50 Waypolnt Mission Autonomous Navigation 6 Flight Batteries $6799.00 GeoBlu Surveyor 550 package 4 Rotor Frame Configuration - 550mm Naza-M '12 Flight Controller GPS Navigation Course/Heading Lock 16 Waypolnt Mission - Autonomous Navigation 3 Flight Batteries $4799.00 Return-la-Home – Failsafe iPad Mini w/Ground Station App preloaded/conflgured Graupner MZ-18; 9 channel TXJRX Stabilized Camera Gimbal - providing "motion-free" Imagery 7" LCD Monitor with mount – offerlng "Thru the Lens Viewing" Remote Shutter Trigger Control "First Person View" Camera AC/DC Battery Charger! Battery Checker Pelican Transport Case with Foam Insert Bench Flight Tested
  • 23. Questions? Bill Timmins Office 520-795-1162 Mobile 520-991-0727 Info@GISServices.net