Seminar on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Fatigue Risk ...

Seminar on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Fatigue Risk Management

Systems (FRMS)

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

25 to 27 July 2016

Drones – Risks & Business Opportunities

Background Uses Today Drones Risks to

Commercial Aviation Business Opportunities Our activities

Background Rapid growth in new aviation area

USD 12 Billion business by 2020 Growing at +19%p.a. from 2016 to 2020

No longer a “hobby” activity New risks and opportunity

Safety issues in short-term Integration /facilitation in

medium-term

Leisure drones Supporting industries Farming

Surveillance& patrol Aircraft checks Parcel delivery

Humanitarian & rescue

Alternative aircraft

Airships for heavy cargo

Drones Risks to Commercial Aviation Safety Risks

The risk of an aircraft accidents and incidents caused by a drone operating in the vicinity of airports.

Drones Risks to Commercial Aviation Over the past two years, there was a

large increase in reports of drones observed flying dangerously close to aircraft and airports

This can pose a serious risk to the safety of those on board the aircraft

Drones Risks to Commercial Aviation Security Risks

Whenever there is intent or willful interference with aircraft or airport operation, the risk becomes a security risk.

Potential threat of using drones to gather intelligence (for malicious purposes).

Potential threat of a drone carrying and delivering explosives Use of drones to endanger aircraft or airport Cyber threats and hazards

Drones Risks to Commercial Aviation Some things to consider to allow access to Airspace

Potential for enhanced separation standards to be applied to RPAS operations.

Negative consequences related to airspace efficiency, capacity and restricted areas to accommodate RPAS.

RPAS compatibility with established ATM procedures or communication, navigation and surveillance requirements.

Risk to existing airspace users with the introduction of RPAS into or near the established airspace structure

Drones Risks to Commercial Aviation Effect on the Aviation Spectrum

Increasing use of aviation frequency spectrum to support drone operations should not limit the future need for the spectrum for manned aircraft

Risk associated with using not-protected frequency spectrum for drone operations

Drones Risks to Commercial Aviation Legislation and Regulation

Lack of harmonized international standards and concepts of operations for drone operations.

The need for harmonized, data drives, and enforceable regulations.

The pace of the drone industry is moving at a faster pace then standards development process under ICAO.

Logistics solutions From small parcel delivery commercial air

transport of cargo Supporting work on the ground From warehouse to the ramp operations

Business Opportunities

Our activities Awareness campaign

Partnership with industry stakeholders Educational videos Joint messages with key partners Use of social media for better outreach on key messages

Our activities Business opportunities

Develop a white paper and roadmap for the use of RPAS to enhance cargo and passenger operations

Ensure the safe and efficient integration of RPAS into airspace without creating a burden to commercial aviation

Thank you