Embry Riddle Aeronautical University sUAS Safety Integration Paper

In a three page assessment, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate sUAS safety integration strategies for an sUAS flight operation consisting of the following:

• 3 individuals (two possess an RPC and the other is a computer and software expert who functions as your engineer)
• 5 systems (4 spare batteries per aircraft)
  • 2 ea. DJI Inspires with Zenmuse X5 and XT cameras (you choose which model)
  • 2 ea. Parrot Discos (you choose which model)
  • 1 ea. senseFly eBee (you choose which model)
• Electronics
  • Each system comes with an AndroidTM or iOS tablet
  • 1 ea. handheld VHF radio
  • 3 ea. laptops
  • 2 ea. handheld GPS
  • 3 ea. WiFi network data devices/tether-able/4G LTE
• Transportation (each vehicle can secure all systems during off-road conditions)
  • 1 ea. 3/4T, 4X4, 4-door diesel-powered pickup truck w/bed topper
  • 1 ea. AWD 5-door SUV

Scenario: You own a company that performs sUAS contract work. You were recently awarded two contracts: one for the McIlhenny Company on Avery Island (NDVI data collection on pepper fields) and the other for the Port of Texas City (3D point clouds/ 2D Ortho’s/ Volumetrics) along the docksides (west and north of canals) south of Dike Rd. down and around Barge Canal and to the end of Industrial Canal oriented north. The contracts are back-to-back and scheduled for five days each with a one day overlap. Tabasco comes first.

Conduct a safety integration analysis on the scenario above whereby you are to consider safety systems, emergencies, and aeronautical decision-making.

Specific components of the analysis must address certain Learning Outcomes, so use the following list as a guide:

• Problem/Issue: Consider safety challenges and specified problems.
• Systems Characteristics: Safety systems would include safety management, risk analysis, flight data monitoring, emergencies, human factors, and aeronautical decision-making.
• Concept: Briefly address required and implied operations procedures at a high level and more detail on specific safety implementations.
• Support Requirements: Identify support considerations for safety integrations.
• Recommendations: Your recommendation would include decisions on facts as presented.

• I really would like to see more definitive decisions rather than oblique allusions in this paper. Try to stay away from generalities. Develop then solve the problem with the specific considerations in each section.