Change is in the Air
Draper Aden Associates has spent the last year integrating small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), navigating the FAA regulatory framework and assessing the accuracy of drone data collection. While traditional survey methods still play a major part of every project, the adoption of aerial imagery has made a profound effect on the firm’s overall abilities to provide efficient and timely delivery of information to customers. The utilization of aerial imagery on projects, including landfills, aggregate production facilities and site planning has led to a marked increase in overall field and office efficiency. An important part of the process was the initial filing for a Section 333 exemption to conduct commercial sUAS flights. This required that DAA not only have a fully implemented safety and operations procedure, but also required a certificated Pilot to operate their aircraft. “Getting a pilot’s license has always been a goal of mine,” stated Darren Goodbar, Director of Aerial...
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