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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
October 18, 2017
UAS OverviewIDOT’s UAS Program
Bill VisteProject
Bureau ChiefAviation [email protected]
Linda Schumm
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• 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 ...
What are UAS?
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Operator (RPIC or Remote Pilot)
Hobbyist, private company, public agency, law enforcement, etc.
Control Station & Data Link
Handheld remote, FPV, phone/tablet, CPU-based,
dedicated GCS, etc.
Aircraft All shapes, sizes, & budgets.
Quadcopter, Multirotor, Fixed Wing, Helicopter,
Lighter Than Air, etc.
What are UAS?
Images retrieved from Hobbico.com (or subsidiary sites) , MnDOT/Collins Engineers, or Insitu.com. For example purposes only.
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• Types of Use
• Depending on the type of use, a UAS flight may be conducted under one of the following operational rules:
Types of Use vs Operational Rules
Recreational/Hobby
Operation of UAS for personal interests and
enjoyment only
PublicOperation of UAS by a
government entity
CivilAll other UAS ops not
Recreational/Hobby or Public Use
Section 336 Special Rules for Model Aircraft
Rec/Hobby ONLY
Part 107
Civil and Public Use
Section 333 Exemption
Civil andPublic Use
Public COA
Public ONLY
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• 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/Recreational Overview
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
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UAS @ IDOT
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Testing & EvaluationIDOT 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
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• 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
Phased Implementation: Initial Findings
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• 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 toagencies (State/Fed/Local); UAS offer a new platform to expand collaboration
IDOT UAS Program: Phase 2
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• Regulatory Landscape– FAA Rules & Regulations (Public COA, Part 107) – Current & future waivers/authorizations
• Policy/Procedures Development & Education– Internal & External
• Data Management
Considerations & Challenges
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Examples: Survey/Mapping
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Photogrammetry
100% Scale (cropped)
Orthomosaic
• Precision/Accuracy of Results Highly Dependent on Hardware Capability, Pre-Flight Planning & Post-Flight Processing
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Examples: Infrastructure
Inspection/Inventory
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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
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Full Resolution Detail(Cropped to fit screen)
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• Pre-Incident: Baseline / Asset Inventory• Post-Incident: Documentation / Analysis, etc.
Example: Critical Infrastructure
3-D Model
Debris Build-Up
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Examples: Visual (Photo/Video)
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Project/Construction/Ops Support• Construction Documentation• Traffic Flow Evaluation• Public Safety
– Incident/Disaster/S&R
• Live Stream
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Example: PR Visuals / Exhibits• Social Media, Commercials, Print Ads,
Educational Materials, Public Meeting Exhibits, etc.
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Linda Schumm – Bureau Chief of Aviation [email protected] 217-785-8516
Bill Viste – Project [email protected] 217-785-1764
Questions? Contact Us!