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1 A Drone s Eye View on Public Works Applications APWA Construction Inspection Conference Parker, CO Jason Caldwell, VP of Business Development and Sales 2013, The Sanborn Map Company, Inc.

2 Agenda Sanborn Overview and Why UAS? Non Airborne Drones UAS/UAV Technology Sensor Technology Communications Technology Mapping, Remote Sensing Testing Use Cases Current Business Models Regulation Issues Questions 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 2

Company Overview Sanborn is an industry leader in terms of

included: Aircraft (12) UltraCam Eagle Digital (3) UltraCamD (2)

(7) Inertial Navigation Systems (6) Trimble GPS survey equipment

3 Company Overview Sanborn is an industry leader in terms of acquisition resources and data processing throughput, assets included: Aircraft (12) UltraCam Eagle Digital (3) UltraCamD (2) Integraph Z/I (4) 5 way oblique system (4) Airborne GPS systems (7) Inertial Navigation Systems (6) Trimble GPS survey equipment IT Infrastructure (over a Petabyte of storage) Over 1,200 distributive processing CPUs

4 Comprehensive Solutions Decision Support Systems Wildfire Management Forestry and Ecosystem Management Emergency Response Visualization Systems 2D 3D Prism 4D, Common Operating Picture Software Applications GIS Software Development (Enterprise/Desktop/Web) Portals and Distribution Tools Value Added Services Land use and land cover analyses Change detection Other imagery analysis services Mapping & Remote Sensed Services LiDAR, Digital Orthoimagery, Photogrammetric, Topographical Maps Decision Support Visualization Systems Software Applications Value Added Services (Base Map Analysis) Data and Map Production 4

5 Airborne USGS QL1 LiDAR SAMPLE

6 Mobile Mapping 100 points per Sq. Meter Sample

7 High Resolution Street View Sanborn Mobile Mapping

8 Orthoimagery 3 SAMPLE

9 Planimetrics

Structure Billing & Collection Public Info Review & Adjustment Cities can revamp their

10 Storm Water Utility and Fee Management Using Impervious Data Stormwater Needs Assessment & Rate Structure Development Update & Maintenance Ordinance for New Rate Structure Billing & Collection Public Info Review & Adjustment Cities can revamp their Storm Water Utility Rate Structure using Google Imagery and Sanborn s Premium Impervious Data 10

11 Oblique Imagery 2.5 SAMPLE

12 3D Data

2D map of the scanned environment 3D LiDAR

Create photo realistic 3D model of the building

13 2D map of the scanned environment 3D LiDAR intensity point cloud of the scanned area A topological map of the area Derivative products: i. 3D LiDAR intensity point cloud can be vectorized to extract objects in the scene ii. Create photo realistic 3D model of the building interiors iii. Building inventory of the quantity, locations and dimensions of all scanned objects 7/12/

14 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 14

15 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles In the US alone, approximately 50 companies, universities, and government organizations are developing and producing over 155 unmanned aircraft designs. 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 15

16 UAS System Categories Vertical take off and landing (VTOL) Catapult Start and soft landing 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 16

17 Unmanned Aerial Systems UAV UAS Communications Sensors

UAS and Sanborn New Verticals Expand offerings into new verticals Develop

into existing products and services Allows for expansion into new Markets

propositions within existing set of target verticals Develop new offerings

18 UAS and Sanborn New Verticals Expand offerings into new verticals Develop new offerings for new verticals and expand geographies Integrate technology into existing products and services Allows for expansion into new Markets Allows for expansion into new Services Current Verticals Expand value propositions within existing set of target verticals Develop new offerings for existing target verticals Current Value Propositions New Value Propositions 18

19 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 19

20 Avenger E: Electric UAS Operational Altitude: 5,000 12,000 Ft WGS, no Lift Loss System that is sensor agnostic Full Autopilot : Autonomous flying, terrain following, target tracking, real time GPS waypoints, simultaneous helicopters, etc. Dual Mode Wireless and Laptop Automated return home, max/min altitude setting Payload max of 10 15lbs gvbn5uxes&vq=large Can fly in 50+ MPH cross winds, can land and take off in a small area Manufacture with build, training and maintenance programs Full Turn Key systems: Maintenance, Training and Helicopters, Ground Stations, Wireless communications, etc.

21 Flight Management Integration Auto Take Off, flight and Landing Waypoints 10 CM Accuracy Terrain Following Remote camera settings and GPS integration Real Time Vehicle Data during flight

22 There is a Sensor for the Job 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 22

23 Live Down Link Communication Video : Digital/Analog Frequency : L, S and C Power:.25, 1, 2 and 5 Watt Power Range:.5 2 Mile Video : IP Frequency : 5.8 GHz Power: 1, 2 and 5 Watt Power Range: 1 10 Mile Control : Analog Frequency : 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz Power: 1, 2 Watt Power Range: 1 Mile HH, 2 Mile GS Control : IP Frequency : 5.8 GHz Power: 1, 2 and 5 Watt Power Range: 1 10 Mile Control : Satellite Frequency : Iridium Range: 10 Mile 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 23

24 Digital Orthoimagery Sub centimeter resolution Horizontal accuracy within 2 pixels Property UHWP

25 Digital Surface Models and 3D Property UHWP 3D Color Photos DSM

26 Elevation Accuracy at 1 2 Centimeter Levels

Farms They really could care less about the UAS technology or the imagery except

Surprisingly, most customers were familiar with CIR imagery type.

better decisions for: Soil typing for new seeding Information about how and when

27 Farms They really could care less about the UAS technology or the imagery except to say it is cool. Surprisingly, most customers were familiar with CIR imagery type. Really what they want is reports that provide information to make faster and better decisions for: Soil typing for new seeding Information about how and when to fertilize Information about plant stress, irrigation or pest based Topography for dirt movement, irrigation etc 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 27

28 Testing 1cm GSD vs. Google 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 28

29 More Resolution Provides Different Context 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 29

30 Web Viewer built on open source and other technology: Crop Health Index DSM Leaflet MapQuest Stamen GDAL Information to be processed automatically within 24 hours of flight. Results: better beer 3cm Multi Spectral Ortho Imagery 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 30

31 3cm Resolution Imagery 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 31

32 3 5cm vertical accuracy 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 32

33 Thermal

34 Video Application Inspection: Active of Hazardous areas and explosives EPA : Avoid Fines and Stack Shutdown that can be up to $1M in cost

Applications included: Livestock locations and issues Grazing patterns Fencing issues Well/Water tanks status Overall surveillance of property I had

35 Ranchers Almost all ranchers have interest in the smaller RDAS UAS system. These applications don t require significant remote sensing processing; essentially all applications are video camera surveillance type of work. Applications included: Livestock locations and issues Grazing patterns Fencing issues Well/Water tanks status Overall surveillance of property I had one rancher tell me he spends four hours every day driving to his water tanks to confirm they have water for his cattle. He wanted to use the RDASS for doing the work instead of driving. 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 35

Current start up protocol requires driving the tractor around the perimeters of the fields in order to define boundaries

36 Tractor Companies Many of the new tractors that are being offered are drones, they are automated robots. These tractors use GPS guided tools for navigations. Current start up protocol requires driving the tractor around the perimeters of the fields in order to define boundaries which is quite expensive. There is a market to sell a UAS service/devise to complete highly accurate boundary surveys that can be used as input for the tractor navigation. 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 36

37 Seed and Fertilizer Companies Insurance review: Guarantees are made to the farmers regarding the products they are purchasing. When issues arise the Farmer calls the seed/fertilizer company to complain about a portion of the crop that is not meeting requirements. Advanced remote sensing: Many of these companies also have interest in completing more advanced techniques for creating better products, understanding soil types and other applications very similar to the Farm applications mention in item 1 above. 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 37

City of Greeley Streets Division: Has sensor that measures road surface during ice and snow storms to determine salt and

38 Fire and Streets Emergency Management/Fire: Stopped by the booth and want share the system throughout the City for different EM requirements. Fire, Police and other for surveillance type of work. Non Ag. City of Greeley Streets Division: Has sensor that measures road surface during ice and snow storms to determine salt and gravel requirements. Sensor is currently used on truck; client thought the UAS platform would be faster and less costly. 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 38

areas quickly, HD Video, Night and Infra

of subjects Quiet: At 100 300 Ft minimal

communications feed with cloud broadcast

39 Police Surveillance/Search Ability to launch in less than 5 minutes Search large areas quickly, HD Video, Night and Infra red Ability to zoom with HD Video or photos of subjects Quiet: At Ft minimal sight and sound recognition Remote live communications feed with cloud broadcast capabilities 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 39

render entire accident scene into CAD drawings for admission into court or case files High

40 Police Accident Reconstruction Reduce Trooper exposure to secondary crashes Fast: Take 100 pictures accurately in 5 10 minutes (Instead of ~45 mins) Calibration: Ability to digitally render entire accident scene into CAD drawings for admission into court or case files High Quality: MegaPixel for HD resolution and zoom 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 40

41 Prism 4D Common Operating Picture

FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Unmanned Aerial Systems UAS)

efforts to develop the regulatory framework for safely integrating small

This will primarily be accomplished by the small UAS (suas) rule, which

Current legal ways to fly suas in the United States include: Model

42 FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Unmanned Aerial Systems UAS) integration into the National Airspace System (NAS): The FAA continues efforts to develop the regulatory framework for safely integrating small UAS into routine NAS operations. This will primarily be accomplished by the small UAS (suas) rule, which is scheduled to be released for public comment later this year. Current legal ways to fly suas in the United States include: Model Aircraft Experimental Aircraft Certificate of Authorization (COA) Section 333 Exemption 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 42

43 Business Model: System Sales System sales With and w/o maintenance contract With and w/o sensors packages Hyperspectral RGB Video FLIR LiDAR With and w/o support to obtain Certificate of Authorization (COA) 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 43

map scale or better) Small AOI updates/maintenance Landfills DOT

44 Business Model: Pilot and Processing Services Trained Pilots to provide service to fly client owned Systems Large scale mapping (1 =20 map scale or better) Small AOI updates/maintenance Landfills DOT Survey and Mapping Video monitoring 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 44

45 FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Model Aircraft: Recreational use of the UAS is covered by FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 91 57, which generally limits operations to below 400 feet above ground level and away from airports and air traffic. 2/24/

46 FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Experimental UAS: An SAC EC is the only certification means available to civil operators for UAS. Since July 2005, the FAA has issued 94 SAC EC, to 13 civil operators covering 20 unique UAS types. The FAA works with these operators to collect technical and operational data to improve the UAS airworthiness certification process. 2/24/

FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Certificate of Authorization (COA) The process is available to public entities, including military, law enforcement, and other governmental agencies who

47 FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Certificate of Authorization (COA) The process is available to public entities, including military, law enforcement, and other governmental agencies who want to fly a UAS in civil airspace. Applicants apply online and the FAA evaluates the request. The COA authorizes an operator to use defined airspace and includes special provisions unique to the proposed operation. Most COAs are issued for a specified time period (up to one year, in most cases). Most COAs require coordination with an appropriate air traffic control facility The FAA issued 146 COAs in 2009 and 298 in 2010, more than doubling in one year. As of June 28, 2011, there were 251 active COAs, 90 different proponents, and 77 different aircraft types. 2/24/

FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Section 333 Exemption Section 333, "Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems," provides flexibility for authorizing safe civil operations in

Specifically, Section 333 authorizes the Secretary to determine: This framework will provide operators who wish to pursue safe and legal entry into the NAS a competitive advantage in the UAS

It is anticipated that this activity will result in significant economic benefits, and the FAA Administrator has identified this as a high priority project to address demand for civil operation of

48 FAA Issues: Current Ways to Legally use UAS Section 333 Exemption Section 333, "Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems," provides flexibility for authorizing safe civil operations in the NAS by granting the Secretary of Transportation the authority to determine whether airworthiness certification is required for a UAS to operate in the NAS. Specifically, Section 333 authorizes the Secretary to determine: This framework will provide operators who wish to pursue safe and legal entry into the NAS a competitive advantage in the UAS marketplace, thus discouraging illegal operations and improving safety. It is anticipated that this activity will result in significant economic benefits, and the FAA Administrator has identified this as a high priority project to address demand for civil operation of UAS for commercial purposes. Astraeus Aerial, Aerial MOB, LLC., Pictorvision Inc., HeliVideo Productions LLC, Snaproll Media LLC, RC Pro Productions Consulting LLC dba Vortex Aerial, Flying Cam, Clayco, Inc., Trimble Navigation, Limited, VDOS Global LLC, Woolpert, Inc., Tierra Antigua Realty, Advanced Aviation Solutions 2/24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 48

49 Legislation Congressional Bills Being Introduced for Regulations State Federal Some good, some bad There needs to be a balance between the use of technology and privacy 2/24/

50 Questions Jason Caldwell Vice President of Business Development and Sales /24/ , The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. 50

small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Arlington Police Department June 28, 2011

suas small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Arlington Police Department June 28, 2011 1. Overview of APD suas program to date 2. Discuss the C.O.A. (FAA certificate of authorization to fly) and restrictions