UK regulations for using drones part 2
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 …
Course: Drone Safety for Managers (UK)
Batteries
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/discharging batteries, and Intelligent flight batteries
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 …
What is a drone?
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 …
UK regulations for using drones part 1
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 …
An introduction to this course
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. …
How to get the most out of the course
Whether you’re learning online for the first time, or you’re new to FutureLearn, the following tips will help you get the most out of your course. Travelling through the course …
Accident and incident reporting
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, …
5 common mistakes in drone integration
While the adoption of new technologies can create excitement about the potential they hold, this excitement can itself lead to an overly hasty adoption without the framework of systems in …
Wrapping up the week
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 …
Risk assessment and management continued
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 and management continued, continued
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 a remote pilot
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 …
Risk assessment and management for drones
The strategic risk assessment process relevant to RPA operations includes: Hazard identification Common hazards for RPAs The most common hazard when operating an RPA is the likelihood of your drone …
Basic health – Fatigue Management
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 …