UAS and Air Photo Collection

Question 1

UAS definition

Answer 1

Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Adopted by DoD and FAA in 2005
Posses a ground based control systems

Question 2

sUAS definition and types

Answer 2

Small UAS
Less than 55 pounds
Multi-rotor or Fixed wing

Question 3

Fixed wing pros and cons

Answer 3

Pros: battery efficient and larger coverage
Cons: hard to operate, need more space for take off and landing

Question 4

MultiRotor pros and cons

Answer 4

Pros: easier to operate, can takeoff/land most places, more detailed coverage
Cons: shorter battery life

Question 5

UAS regulation code

Answer 5

FAA 14CFR107

Question 6

UAS Operating requirements

Answer 6

avoid manned aircraft
never operate in carless/reckless manner
keep UAS within (unaided) sight (3mile visibility)
1 UAS per pilot
Dont fly over anyone (unless participating)
Dont operate from moving vehicle
Fly during daylight from 30 min. before sunrise to 30 min. after sunset
Max altitude is 400ft
Max speed is 100mph
Remote ID, registration, and Pilot cert required

Question 7

Best Practices for UAS data capture

Answer 7

Fly on clear, sunny, calm air days
Fly within 2 hours of solar noon
Ensure sidelap/frontlap overlap at 75%
Capture calibration panel images before and after
Check gimbal system
Estimate flight time and storage space