Peter Keum
WTD GIS Senior Specialist
Use of Drone for Project Mgmt- Wastewater Treatment Division
2021
FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
- Background information
- Use Cases
- Project Managment Workflow
UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
FAA Definition: Unmanned Aircraft (UA) system that is operated by a pilot via ground control or on-board computer.
1. Background Information
UAV Categories
Small - $
- Size: 1 - 2 meters ( 3 ft - 6.5 ft), < 55 lbs.
- Control: Radio control
Medium
- Size: Equivalent to a car, ~ 1000 lbs.
- Control: Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) & Beyond LOS, RC & Satellite ~ $$$
Large
- Size: > 30,000 lbs.
- Control: Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) & Beyond LOS, RC & Satellite ~ $$$$
UAV as Platform
Multi-rotors
Fixed-wing & VTOL
- Shorter flight time (< 30 min)
- Cover smaller area
- Highly maneuverable
- Less expensive
- Access to confined spaces
- Long flight time (+ 40min)
- Covers large area
- Larger selection of sensors
(vertical take-off & land)
Multi-rotors
- Shorter flight time (< 30 min)
- Cover smaller area
- Highly maneuverable
- Less expensive
- Access to confined spaces
Sensors Payload
Multi-spectral
Thermal Infrared
Lidar Camera
High resolution digital camera (100 MP)
Lidar Camera
Lidar Camera
Methane Gas Dector
Sensors Payload
High resolution digital camera
credit: Esri
1. Aircraft + Sensor (Data Collection)
2. Data Processing & Analyzing (GIS)
3. Information Products
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Information Products
Inspection:
Improve Safety,
Save time, Improve efficiency
FAA Regulations - Where are we now?
Regulations
Commercial/Governmental
FAA Part 107 Rule, July 2016
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Need FAA Remote Pilot Certification (Pilot license NOT needed)
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171,744 - Remote pilot certified (2020)
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441,709 - Commerical Drones Registered
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Fly under 400 feet above ground level
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Not to fly < 5 nautical miles around airport
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Aircraft < 55 lbs.
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Fly during daytime or night time operation with appropriate lighting
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Fly visual line of sight ( VLOS)
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No flight over non-participating people
FAA Part 107 Rule
King County WTD
"Subject: WTD Policies on Use of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
Managers/Supervisors: August, 2016
I’d like you to share the following policy guidance regarding the use of drones for work purposes with your staff as appropriate. The guidance specifically addresses the use of drones classified as small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which weigh less than 55 lbs."
"A drone can be used at any WTD facility; however, staff wanting to use a drone must work with Peter Keum to ensure that the proposed use meets the FAA and local regulations because the regulations vary geographically.... permissible to operate drones indoor or in confined spaces for specialized uses, like inspections."
Update April 2021
Two Spaces for Drone
Outdoor
- GPS Signal
- Automated Planning and Flight
- Even, Diffuse lighting
- Open space
Indoor
- No GPS signal
- Limits on speed and motion
- Manual flight control
- Tight spaces
Outdoor
Indoor
DJI Air & Mavic 2 Pro < $1800
Aertos 120 $25,000 +
Eilos 2 $48,000 +
DJI Matrice 300 $12,000 +
Hazardous Condition
West Point TP - Digester
Precision Data Collection
Example Models
Denny Regulator Station
Why Use Drones?
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Increase Safety for Staff
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Avoid hazardous condition
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Precision Data Collection
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Repeatable & Recorable & Searchable
Standard Drone Workflow
WTD PM Workflow
Memo Template
Simple Payment Template
GIS Products
Drones, What are they Good for?
peter.keum@kingcounty.gov
Just another tool in the toolbox
Now Let's go collect Data!
WTD Drone Program Proposal Presentation PM - updated 3/24/021
By Peter Keum
WTD Drone Program Proposal Presentation PM - updated 3/24/021
Presentation originally from WTD for in-house WTD PM team to give background information about drone use and it's capacity. Modified for future presentation for management.
