Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) UAS Overview IDOT s UAS Program Linda Schumm Bureau Chief Aviation Safety Linda.Schumm@Illinois.gov October 18, 2017 Bill Viste Project Coordinator William.Viste@Illinois.gov
What are UAS? Unmanned Aircraft System Also known as drone, model aircraft, remote control aircraft, UAV, RPA, etc. An aircraft* operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft, including its associated elements (including payload, communication links, and components that control the aircraft) that are required for safe and efficient operation of the aircraft in the National Airspace System. *NOTE: According to the Federal Aviation Administration, drones are considered aircraft and therefore subject to FAA oversight. The term UAS encompasses a VERY wide range... 2
What are UAS? Aircraft All shapes, sizes, & budgets. Quadcopter, Multirotor, Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Lighter Than Air, etc. Control Station & Data Link Handheld remote, FPV, phone/tablet, CPU-based, dedicated GCS, etc. Operator (RPIC or Remote Pilot) Hobbyist, private company, public agency, law enforcement, etc. Images retrieved from Hobbico.com (or subsidiary sites), MnDOT/Collins Engineers, or Insitu.com. For example purposes only. 3
Types of Use vs Operational Rules Types of Use Recreational/ Hobby Operation of UAS for personal interests and enjoyment only Public Operation of UAS by a government entity Civil All other UAS ops not Recreational/Hobby or Public Use Depending on the type of use, a UAS flight may be conducted under one of the following operational rules: Section 336 Special Rules for Model Aircraft Rec/Hobby ONLY Part 107 Civil and Public Use Section 333 Exemption Civil and Public Use Public COA Public ONLY 4
Hobby/Recreational Overview FAA Section 336 = Special Rules for Model Aircraft Provided operating in accordance with a community-based set of guidelines. Certain other safety & operational rules also apply (Altitude, Airspace, Line-of-Sight, Weight Limits, etc.) Examples of Hobby vs Non-Hobby Use: HOBBY NOT HOBBY Flying around your backyard or local park for fun Taking photos/videos of your children to send to grandma Teaching a youth group how to fly Taking part in local drone races (non-professional) Taking photos of your home so your realtor can include them in your listing A farmer checking the status of his crops Taking photos/video of the local High School football game for a season highlights fundraiser DVD Taking pictures of a job site for documentation or promotional purposes Taking photos/video with the intention to sell them, have someone else profit from them, or be compensated in any way 5
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Testing & Evaluation IDOT UAS Applications Tested or Planned Construction/Project Documentation Infrastructure/Asset Management Bridge & Structure Inspection Pavement Condition Assessments Transportation / Corridor Planning Survey / Mapping 3-D Modeling for 3-D Design DTM/DSM Generation Airport Obstruction Evaluation Materials Stockpile/Quantity Estimates Traffic Flow Observation Educational/Promotional/Public Meeting Visuals & Exhibits Environmental & Cultural Resource Identification Accident Documentation Emergency/Disaster Support (Pre/During/Post) Land Acquisition Geological Studies/Soil Condition/ Erosion Control Additional Inter-Agency Opportunities Critical Infrastructure Condition: Pre & Post Incident Comparison Emergency/Disaster Aftermath Documentation for Declarations & Funding Wildlife/Habitat Identification & Counts Waterways: Navigability/Debris Mines & Quarries: Documentation & Quantitative Analysis CBRN Support / Scout Areas Not Yet Cleared for Human Entry 7
Phased Implementation: Initial Findings Preliminary Tests Promising High Intra-Departmental Interest (& other Agencies) Applications Divided into 3 Main Buckets Survey/Mapping Infrastructure Inspection Visual (Photo/Video) Specialized equipment necessary for most efficient use of this technology Applications are diverse, Mission profiles & data needs differ Communication is Key Stay Agile: Adapt to changing technology & needs 8
IDOT UAS Program: Phase 2 Current Status: Phase 2 Expanded Equipment Capabilities Upgrades to existing equipment Mission-Specific UAS Units Acquired: Survey/Mapping/3D Surface Modeling Infrastructure Inspection Transition Into Production Deliver useful products to end users Final-form deliverables or data for further processing Aerial Assistance to Other Agencies History of providing aerial support to agencies (State/Fed/Local); UAS offer a new platform to expand collaboration 9
Considerations & Challenges Regulatory Landscape FAA Rules & Regulations (Public COA, Part 107) Current & future waivers/authorizations Policy/Procedures Development & Education Internal & External Data Management 10
Examples: Survey/Mapping 11
Photogrammetry Precision/Accuracy of Results Highly Dependent on Hardware Capability, Pre-Flight Planning & Post-Flight Processing Orthomosaic 100% Scale (cropped) 12
Examples: Infrastructure Inspection/Inventory 13
Infrastructure Inspection Potential to integrate technology into inspection workflows Goal: Increase overall efficiency, Reduce lane closures, Lessen employee exposure to higher-risk locations Full Frame Image @ 5%: Full-Res On Next Slide 14
Full Resolution Detail (Cropped to fit screen) 15
Example: Critical Infrastructure Pre-Incident: Baseline / Asset Inventory Post-Incident: Documentation / Analysis, etc. 3-D Model Debris Build-Up 16
Examples: Visual (Photo/Video) 17
Project/Construction/Ops Support Construction Documentation Traffic Flow Evaluation Public Safety Incident/Disaster/S&R Live Stream 18
Example: PR Visuals / Exhibits Social Media, Commercials, Print Ads, Educational Materials, Public Meeting Exhibits, etc. 19
Questions? Contact Us! DOT.AERO.UAS@illinois.gov Linda Schumm Bureau Chief of Aviation Safety Linda.Schumm@illinois.gov 217-785-8516 Bill Viste Project Coordinator William.Viste@illinois.gov 217-785-1764 20