2018 WSC Annual Safety Conference small Unmanned Aerial Systems (suas) Presenter Introduction Chris Seider, CSP, PHR, CHST, ARM Senior Safety and Risk Management Specialist Foth & Van Dyke, LLC Chris.Seider@Foth.com www.foth.com
Agenda Evolution of suas Potential Liabilities Other Considerations Key Resources Evolution of suas Evolution of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 1849- Austrian Balloons 1917- WWI Pilotless aircraft 1940- WWII Radioplane 1950s- Cold War Target Drones 1960s- Vietnam War Reconnaissance Drones
Evolution of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 1980s- Battlefield UAVs / Solar Power 2000s- Domestic Use (Government) 2010s- Personal / Hobby and Commercial Use Potential Liabilities Potential Liabilities Property Damage Personal Injury Privacy Invasion / Trespass Unauthorized Airspace
Fly under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Section 336) Fly for hobby or recreation ONLY Register your model aircraft Follow community-based safety guidelines and fly within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization Fly a model aircraft under 55 lbs. unless certified by a community-based organization Fly within visual line-of-sight Never fly near other aircraft Notify the airport and air traffic control tower prior to flying within 5 miles of an airport Never fly near emergency response efforts Fly under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107) Fly for recreational OR commercial use Register your drone Get a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA Fly a drone under 55 lbs. Fly within visual-line-of-sight* Don't fly near other aircraft or over people* Don't fly in controlled airspace near airports without FAA permission* Fly only during daylight or civil twilight, at or below 400 feet* * These rules are subject to waiver. UA and suas Registration Register your unmanned aircraft under "part 107" Label your unmanned aircraft with your registration number Registration costs $5 per aircraft and is valid for 3 years.
Pilot Training Requirements Be at least 16 years old Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English (exceptions may be made if the person is unable to meet one of these requirements for a medical reason, such as hearing impairment) Pilot Training Requirements Be in a physical and mental condition to safely operate a small UAS Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center Aeronautical Knowledge Test Schedule an appointment with a Knowledge Testing Center (KTC), which administer initial and recurrent FAA knowledge exams a.view the list of Knowledge Testing Centers to find one near you. Applicants must bring government-issued photo ID to their test
Aeronautical Knowledge Test Applicable regulations relating to small unmanned aircraft system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operation Airspace classification and operating requirements, and flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operation Aeronautical Knowledge Test Aviation weather sources and effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance Small unmanned aircraft loading and performance Emergency procedures Crew resource management Aeronautical Knowledge Test Radio communication procedures Determining the performance of small unmanned aircraft Physiological effects of drugs and alcohol Aeronautical decision-making and judgment Airport operations Maintenance and preflight inspection procedures
Remote Pilot Certificate Complete FAA Form 8710-13 for a remote pilot certificate Register using FAA Integrated Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application System (IACRA) Part 107 Operating Rules Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 pounds, including payload, at takeoff Fly in Class G airspace* Keep the unmanned aircraft within visual line-of-sight (VLOS)* Fly at or below 400 feet* Part 107 Operating Rules Fly during daylight or civil twilight* Fly at or under 100 mph* Yield right of way to manned aircraft* Do not fly directly over people* Do not fly from a moving vehicle, unless in a sparsely populated area* *Subject to waiver
Part 107 Waivers The FAA will issue waivers / authorizations to certain requirements of Part 107 if an applicant demonstrates they can fly safely under the waiver without endangering people or property on the ground or in the air. Part 107 Waivers Be prepared by reviewing the Part 107 regulations to determine which regulation(s) you need waived and select only the ones you need to fly your operation. Part 107 Waivers Submit application to FAA Operational (Non-Airspace) Requests Controlled Airspace Requests
Other Considerations Other Considerations Insurance Equipment Liability Umbrella Other Considerations Written Program / Policy Not required by FAA Helpful for administration of rules
Other Considerations Pre Flight Safety Planning Checklist Not required by FAA Helpful for identifying hazards / avoiding risks Other Considerations Equipment Inspection Per Manufacturer s recommendations Document for liability reasons Other Considerations Operation Flight Logs Not Required by FAA Recommended for tracking of pilot hours, history of operating conditions, etc.
Other Considerations General Operating Requirements Avoid operation of devices over 55 pounds (additional laws apply) Do not exceed 87 knots (100 mph) Operate with VLOS of PIC or VO* Use Visual Oobserver (VO) for larger sites or sites with visibility issues Other Considerations General Operating Requirements Operate with documentation available (user manual, insurance certificate, etc) Avoid operations at night* Do not operate with 5 nautical miles of restricted airspace* Mark suas with FAA registration number Other Considerations General Operating Requirements Remain clear of and give way to all manned aviation operations. Do not operate from a moving vehicle.* Do not operate over people not involved with the flight.* Protect privacy of adjacent property or persons.
Other Considerations Use of Subcontractors Verify their compliance and practices Key Resources Key Resources www.faa.gov/uas/ Insurance Carriers