PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Management • Consulting • Support Networks
Management Services
DRONE
PROGRAM
SUPPORT
Starting and operating an in-house drone program is time-consuming and expensive. The rules change frequently and there are a lot more on the way. We can get your drone team up and running with minimal disruption to your organization and personnel. We can even provide support services long-term, such as drone maintenance and repair, recordkeeping and reporting. Services include:
Presentation to Stakeholders
introduction to Drones, Sensors, & Data
Analysis & Reviews for Client Decisions
needs and cost/benefit analysis • review & decide: in-house, joint venture, outsource, or hybrid
Unmanned Systems
review drone, sensor, & data options (materials, demonstrations) • select & acquire drone(s)
Credentials
registrations • certificates of authorization (COA) • part 107 compliance & waivers • section 333 exemptions • certifications • licenses
Administrative Manual
organization • management • finance
Assets Manual
drones & sensors • other equipment • services
Operations Manual
compliance of applicable laws & regulations • personnel & training • service areas & airspace classifications • safety & risk management • deployment procedures • pre-mission procedures (including weather, desktop review) • Mission (tasks, radio communications, airport operations, emergency procedures, etc) post-mission (post-production, documentation and reports) • maintenance, repair, & overhaul (MRO)
Training Programs
FAA RPC test preparation (12 hours) • training on selected UAS (4 hours)
Operations Management
scheduling of drone team personnel • drone maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) • compilation of operational reports • renewal of registrations, authorizations, certifications, and licenses • in-service training • incident report management
Important Current Topics
low altitude authorization and notification capability (LAANC) being rolled out in 2018 • swarms
IN-HOUSE
Pros
direct control • utilize known and experienced personnel • direct control over scheduling, quality, and safety
Cons
complex, time-consuming, and expensive to start and sustain • may pull employees away from other critical duties
IN-HOUSE
vs
OUTSOURCE
We can help you evaluate and choose
OUTSOURCE
Pros
avoids costly and time-consuming startup process and need • pay only when needed
Cons
time-consuming to find and vet a good drone service provider • may not have capacity to provide the deliverables you need • reckless or illegal performance could be catastrophic
Skylogic Research reports that 90% of companies that use drones rely completely (67%) or partially (23%) on their in-house drone program
Consulting Services
SPECIALIZED
CONSULTING
SERVICES
The unmanned systems market is highly disruptive and volatile. There isn't much in the way of historic data, reliable benchmarks, or industry standards. If you need help with issues other than drone program management, we have considerable expertise in-house and in our support network that can help. We can assist you and your organize with the unique challenges you may face including, but not limited to:
Proposed Programs
feasibility studies (can drones improve your organization?) • strategic plans for establishing drone programs
Existing Programs
program review (is your drone program structured for optimal performance?)
Emerging Topics
swarms • drone delivery • autonomous vehicles • data tools (ai, vr, ar, etc) • Internet of Things (IoT)
Technical Writing
RFP & RFI preparation • proposal writing • policies & procedures • user manuals • strategic plans
New Products & Services
R&D assistance • market studies • field & beta testing (for research centers and vendors)
Regional & Wide Scale Response
mutual aid • regional response groups • integrate into existing plans (National Response Framework, NIMS/ICS, Weather Ready, etc) • business continuity planning • Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS)
Assistance to Oversight Agencies
guidance/testimony on fundamentals of drone operations and uses • proper/improper use of drones • safety considerations (for regulators, accreditation and certification agencies)
Drone Complaints & Sightings
How do people report drone complaints? How should public safety (911, police) respond to drone complaints, accidents, other incidents?
Drone Countermeasures
strategies and systems for drone detection, identification & interception • drone forensics
Drone Site Use Plans & Props
public safety and private industry training centers • conference and exhibition centers • drone recreation parks (private and community) • drone competitions & leagues • temporary drone demonstration sites
Services for Communities and Others
"safe use" policies, laws, and ordinances for municipalities and private properties • develop broadband and telecom infrastructure policies • attract and incubate drone companies • economic development and workforce development strategies
Safety and Quality Assurance Programs
customized safety and QA programs based on proven programs such as the FAA Safety Management System's (SMS) 4 components: safety policy • safety risk management • safety assurance • safety promotion
Support Networks
PARTNERS
AND
COLLABORATORS
PLATFORMS & PAYLOADS
Drone Manufacturers & Vendors
Data Management & Storage Companies
Mission Management Systems Developers
Remote Sensor Vendors
Safety & Recovery Product Vendors
Drone Detection & Countermeasures Companies
OTHER PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Law Firms
Insurance Companies
Exhibit Designers
Policy & Procedure Consultants
Drone Transport/Carrying Case Vendors
Drone Personnel Staffing Consultants