Course: Drone Safety for Managers (UK)

Importantly, UAS used in the EU are also subject to a set of product standards. To this end, there are six ‘types’ of UAS recognised in the regulations. For our …

The vast majority of drones are powered by Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. These can be dangerous if mishandled and this topic gives you an overview of the safe management of …

Charging procedures for batteries; Any batteries charged in your workplace should always be charged with the appropriate charger. Damaged batteries should never be charged. Common ways to know if a …

In this course a drone is considered a Remotely Piloted Aircraft. A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) is a type of aircraft which has no onboard crew or passengers. A RPA …

Drone regulations in the UK In the UK and the EU the most common terms for a drone is an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and this is the abbreviation most …

Welcome to The Institute for Drone Technology. This is an additional video, hosted on YouTube. One of our key roles in the industry is to help organisations integrate drone technology. …

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Definitions of accident and incidents; Regulators in different countries will define accidents and incidents differently. However, in a broad sense we can think of incidents and accidents being very serious, …

While the adoption of new technologies can create excitement about the great potential they hold, this excitement can itself lead to overly hasty adoption without a framework of systems in …

This week we have learned about some of the basics of drone use, why organisations use drones, as well as about the regulations for operating drones in the UK. It …

RPA DETECTION OF HAZARDS RPA may detect hazards using optical and non-optical technologies. Detection may be supported by the use of a database (e.g. terrain and obstacles). Optical techniques: Optical …

Risk Assessment – Risk Identification: Risks need to be identified in terms of what, why and how things can arise so further analysis of the risk can be undertaken. This …

Responsibilities of the remote pilot: Safety is the most important consideration. This means the safety of yourself, the crew, and the public. There’s a reason we hear the term “safety …

The strategic risk assessment process relevant to RPA operations, including: Hazard identification Common hazards for RPAs The most common hazard when operating an RPA is the likelihood of your drone …

When authorising any operation, the Chief Remote Pilot must ensure the potential for fatigue is minimised. This includes consideration of travel time to a location, the complexity and duration of …