tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64799517761306241102024-03-13T15:03:36.153+13:00UAV Training & Competency AssessmentUAS / drone pilot certificates, UAV training, and operational competency assessment (OCAs) for Part 102 operations. We also offer Part 102 certification for your organisation.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-63310722041676685582023-12-22T17:42:00.003+13:002023-12-22T17:43:17.210+13:00New Website!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://fenixuas.nz/"><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="2708" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRO4JzuB8am_-a9VGvmdjIIutyMFl6xYhuVjXpgKibubmZmZElWK-nXztDl6RmHSIHTjOJp7scvcr1GoCHD2hwjTcdy6yyvVjIxteJFtTcHSGrGZF3JZhmWYNG5t5Trze53WNWF4VpFqLkS1xcGIMqWx0_K7TtaCL2BjHfyatsa1UTZyzzVKBuecXGD4/s320/Fenix%20Logo03.png"/></a></div>We have changed name, logo, and website address!
Please visit us at the new <a href="https://fenixuas.nz/">Fenix UAS</a> website.
Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd has now changed its name to Fenix Flight Training Ltd. It is still the same company with the same CAA certificate number (TR86491), but you will book your training through Fenix UAS.
Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14535039607863869521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-41627121740973074122023-08-02T10:36:00.014+12:002023-08-02T11:44:05.090+12:00RebrandingMany of you will be used to us operating as Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS). We are in the process of re-branding to operate fully under our sister company—Fenix UAS Ltd. This is a progressive change as we switch over, and our services will remain the same.<br><a name='more'></a>
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For those Part 102 holders who are wondering about what this means for their listed training providers, training courses and competency assessments will still be provided under the Part 141 certificate held by Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd, so nothing needs to change in your exposition.<br>
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The best way to contact us is still via the <a href="mailto:enquiries@uav-training.co.nz">enquiries@uav-training.co.nz</a> email.<br>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-28759411157788919142022-02-21T11:34:00.012+13:002022-10-02T13:21:41.292+13:00The Flight Test<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img alt="Chris Jackson explains the flight test" border="0" height="213" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKsWbT_MuoZAztHBYDuY8okDziG00k8zhgXFi9fShL44ZXz64kDcMwFDIJOswFYtTl574nN5YAfqNkgrv3q8NPfHAXYWF9eZWIB42YKcJXWtNHY5tlMDQQIrYXmfxKhAz19Ru1WX5SsRWoziKLhAfrAq8hvuaMcJwxZ4ksHULaJfDewZR0gffkYzH7=s400"/></div>
It's easy when you know how! Join Chris Jackson, our Manager Flight Standards and head examiner, as he demonstrates our flight test and talks through what is expected.<br>
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Thanks to Jack Woon from <a href="https://unkofilms.com/">unko films</a> for his assistance in putting this video guide together.Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14535039607863869521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-11506660570388348342021-07-08T14:05:00.003+12:002022-01-26T09:12:51.209+13:00Drone Integration: ASMS rejects MOT, supports UAVNZ Joint Statement<div class="separator" style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TcnhDXFRZ5Q/YOZcxyc1FPI/AAAAAAAACS8/KP7q3sQDUl4YXDK0q79sJvCysERNAXElACLcBGAsYHQ/s1049/three-tier%2Bproposal.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1049" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TcnhDXFRZ5Q/YOZcxyc1FPI/AAAAAAAACS8/KP7q3sQDUl4YXDK0q79sJvCysERNAXElACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/three-tier%2Bproposal.png"/></a>Figure 1: UAVNZ Three-Tier Regulatory Proposal</div>The New Zealand Ministry of Transport (MOT) recently consulted on a range of proposals ostensibly intended to improve the integration of drones with the aviation sector. Key components of the proposals were:<ul>
<li>Changes to some of the existing rules, although after 18 months of thinking about it the MOT still did not have detailed proposals;</li>
<li>An online test for all drone 'pilots';</li>
<li>Registration of all drones weighing more than 250g, largely so that the cost of the licensing and registration scheme can be recovered from drone operators;</li>
<li>Possibly remote identification of drones at some future date; and</li>
<li>Possibly requiring geo-awareness for all drones at some future date.</li>
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ASMS considers that the proposals have missed the mark in terms of what is actually needed to achieve effective drone integration. The proposals will create bureaucratic systems and add bureaucratic overhead, but not deliver any real benefit. Although a number of these proposals have been implemented in other jurisdictions the MOT did not present any evidence to support their contention that the proposals would be effective. Of considerable concern, the MOT proposes that the online test would allow an unlimited number of attempts. If this is going to deliver effective learning for drone pilots, then why not employ the same for the learner drivers licence test? Also of concern, some of the proposed 'minor' rule changes suggested a lack of understanding of how the rules apply in practice.<br>
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We support UAVNZ's joint statement, which proposes the three-tier system shown in Figure 1. A set of general operating rules, more restrictive than the current Part 101 rules, would delineate low risk operations and not require pilot licensing. Moderate risk operations would be able to be undertaken by pilots who held the appropriate licence (and rating if appropriate). Higher risk operations would be able to be undertaken only by those that held the appropriate certification. Many activities that currently require Part 102 certification would instead only require the pilot to be licensed, but that licence would be governed by Civil Aviation Rules rather than just being a certificate issued by an approved organisation.<br>
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In addition to the three-tier structure in Figure 1, we also support a certification process for organisations that manufacture, inspect, and approve large UAVs. We also propose that Airways Corporation be directed to issue NOTAMs requested by drone operators who hold a current pilot qualification issued by a Part 141 certificated organisation. Airways flatly refuses to issue NOTAMs requested by such persons unless they are operating under the authority of a Part 102 certificate, even if the NOTAM would improve aviation safety.<br>
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If you'd like to read more, a copy of our submission is available <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/thrb3m0e0uw5nsq/ASMS%20Submission%20-%20Enabling%20Drone%20Integration.pdf?dl=0">here</a>.
Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14535039607863869521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-21046246195702729692021-05-12T19:42:00.025+12:002021-07-08T14:10:15.192+12:00Andrew Shelley talks to Radio NZ about cyber risks and Police drones<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img alt="Dr Andrew Shelley" border="0" width="320" height="213" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_8o51HQshMU/YNwsWMwMUKI/AAAAAAAACR8/cPD_wz087s866H4glMEWXg2FeJ9ILRbNACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/32524_REC004.jpg"/></div>As reported by <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/442377/police-drone-data-risks-ending-up-on-servers-chinese-government-can-access-reports">Radio New Zealand</a> on 12 May 2021, from November 2019 to June 2020 the New Zealand Police conducted a ``Proof of Concept'' project on the use of drones. ASMS' Dr Andrew Shelley provided advice to Police during the Proof of Concept project. A redacted version of the Evaluation Report from the project is available for download from the Radio NZ <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/442377/police-drone-data-risks-ending-up-on-servers-chinese-government-can-access-reports">print article</a> or directly from <a href="https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/20705890/drones-proof-of-concept-96pp-9965-may-2021.pdf">here</a>.<br>
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A key focus of the Radio NZ reporter, Phil Pennington, was the use of drones that could potentially leak data to China. In an <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/437533/police-using-drones-that-are-at-centre-of-international-controversy?fbclid=IwAR2Skb_M_53SCKvKWibyaREl1RYc8yOjg7iDZUtez-lhWn_Zj-6LkHC5lCM">earlier article</a>, prior to the release of the Evaluation Report, Mr Pennington had raised concerns about Police using drones ``that have been partly banned in the US over fears that China is using the technology to spy''. As noted in the 12 May article, Dr Shelley advised Police about the cyber risks from Chinese and DJI drones in August 2019. This advice included a detailed discussion paper on the history of cyber concerns with these drones and potential risk controls. The original paper is available <a href="https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/20705893/drone-security-report-two-10pp-9965-may-2021.pdf">here</a> and the latest version can be downloaded from Dr Shelley's <a href="https://www.academia.edu/43142234/Addressing_Security_Concerns_with_Chinese_Drones_and_DJI_Products">Academia page</a>. A key tent of the advice is that while there are technical cyber risks, those risks can be managed if appropriate controls are implemented.<br>
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Dr Shelley was interviewed by Radio New Zealand about the redacted version of the Evaluation Report, with a particular focus on cyber risks. Listen to the interview with Dr Shelley <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018795103/police-not-concerned-data-collected-by-drones-could-go-to-chinese-government">here</a>, and Radio NZ reporter Phil Pennington's verbal report on the Proof of Concept project <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018795118/police-not-overly-concerned-by-drone-data-risks">here</a>.<br>
Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14535039607863869521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-28894604259762987192021-01-14T15:17:00.006+13:002022-01-26T09:12:26.519+13:00Frequently Asked Questions<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img alt="Frequently Asked Questions" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="594" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-axXWq4mA7Z8/X_-oZcMv-jI/AAAAAAAAERk/q9lIfuDoTiEZbxAA6UCiRWn1qyKVr1uKgCPcBGAYYCw/s320/FAQ.png"/></div> You've asked them, and we've answered them! We have a new Frequently Asked Questions page that should help answer at least some of your questions. Questions cover topics such as:<ul>
<li>the difference between the pilot qualification and Part 102 certification;</li>
<li>whether you can use a Model Flying New Zealand (MFNZ) "Wings Badge" as a qualification for Part 102 operations;</li>
<li>requirements for spraying;</li>
<li>flying over crowds; and</li>
<li>when an Airshare request is required.</li>
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Check it out <a href="../../p/faq.html">here</a>.<br>
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<br>Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-72080006118344091632020-12-24T15:47:00.008+13:002020-12-24T15:50:57.936+13:00We’re Changing the name of our Pilot Qualifications<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zvW67BZaY1A/XzxekroSgdI/AAAAAAAAEMs/pkj2jBq2cBI_0bIxCfjmq_4g7D3s_a58QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Mavic2%2B750x500.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="750" data-original-height="500" /></div><br>
ASMS is changing the name of the UAS Pilot Certificate to the UAS Remote Pilot Certificate and Advanced UAS Remote Pilot Certificate.<br>
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Since March 2019 ASMS has offered (i) the UAS Pilot Certificate (Part 101 Operations) which is suitable for Part 101 operations within 4km of an aerodrome, and (ii) the UAS Pilot Certificate (Part 102 Operations) which is suitable for pilots who intend to fly under the authority of a Part 102 certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Authority. Over the past year we have noticed some confusion between the UAS Pilot Certificate (Part 102 Operations) and Part 102 certification, so we are changing the name to avoid that confusion. The new name also clarifies that the holder of the qualification is a Remote Pilot rather than a pilot on board the aircraft.<br>
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From the beginning of 2021 our pilot qualifications will be:<ul>
<li>UAS Remote Pilot Certificate for operations under Part 101; and</li>
<li>Advanced UAS Remote Pilot Certificate for operations under the authority of a Part 102 certificate issued by CAA.</li>
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Other than the change in name, the qualification will remain the same. If you have enrolled under the old qualification name you will be automatically transferred to the new qualification name.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-32630795482545957322020-08-19T10:26:00.005+12:002020-12-24T15:42:30.309+13:00CAA Research may overstate number of drones by 250 percent<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zvW67BZaY1A/XzxekroSgdI/AAAAAAAAEMs/pkj2jBq2cBI_0bIxCfjmq_4g7D3s_a58QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Mavic2%2B750x500.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="750" data-original-height="500" /></div>19 August 2020 <br>
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Independent analysis of research released by the Civil Aviation Authority indicates that the number of drones and drone users may be significantly overstated.<br>
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On 12 August 2020 the Civil Aviation Authority released a report from market research agency Colmar Brunton claiming that there may be 15,322 drones in New Zealand used for business or scientific purposes, and 156,610 drones used for recreational purposes. In an analysis released today, aviation consulting firm Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS) calls into question the accuracy of these figures. Dr Andrew Shelley, the Managing Director of ASMS, said that the analysis draws on the firm’s own private data set of commercial drone operators as well as casting a critical eye over the data and conclusions contained in the survey report.<br>
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Dr Shelley stated that “the number of commercial drone operators claimed by the survey report is not consistent with the survey report’s own data.” He said that “using the survey report’s own data, the number of commercial drone users may be overstated by up to 337 percent. Applying the ASMS data set, we estimate that the number of drones used commercially could be overstated by up to 250 percent.”<br>
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Dr Shelley questioned “if this is true of the number of commercial users and commercial drones, does the same level of overstatement apply to the number of recreational drones and recreational drone users?”<br>
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The ASMS analysis also identifies that the survey report classifies airspace as restricted that is not restricted. In the ASMS analysis Dr Shelley suggests that the term restricted “was chosen to get good headlines that would drive a political agenda.”<br>
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Dr Shelley also questioned the implicit bias in survey questions that were clearly designed to garner support for the Ministry of Transport’s drone regulatory programme. “The questions are worded to imply that the proposed interventions will be effective, when there is actually considerable doubt about their effectiveness.”<br>
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“The importance of getting these numbers right goes to the heart of the Ministry of Transport’s drone regulatory programme” Dr Shelley said. “With drone users potentially over stated by such a large factor, there is a significant risk that these inflated numbers will be used to justify policy interventions that are not proportionate”.<br>
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In addition, Dr Shelley noted that the survey report “lacks basic data and analysis that would be expected from a robust analysis – there are no error bounds and no attempt to identify whether the results are statistically significant. This might not be important to the casual reader, but it is important if policy interventions are to be evidence-based.”<br>
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A copy of the ASMS analysis can be downloaded <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/7p3yc7e35ozggip/200818%20ASMS%20Response%20Colmar%20Brunton.pdf?dl=0">here</a>.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-82025763788025154212020-03-23T18:11:00.000+13:002022-12-07T12:52:39.374+13:00COVID-19 Update<div style="float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OJxFbbGQI98/XnGN3jqeZ_I/AAAAAAAAEGw/C8KE1ZdPQrY1RRYx0qx0rhRM2tpedHWiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/coronavirus_crop.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="750" data-original-height="500" /></div>
Today's announcement of an immediate move to Level 3 and then to Level 4 in 48 hours time make it impossible to continue with our face-to-face courses.<br>
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For those who are booked on courses, those courses are now deferred until we have some idea of when we will be back to Level 2 or below.<br>
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We are also working on a virtual course offering. We cannot do a virtual flight test, but we can potentially do the classroom component in a virtual setting that still allows for interaction with the instructor and your class mates. We are working through the logistics and what form this might take, but will let you know as soon as we are able.<br>
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Until then, stay physically distant but not socially isolated,<br>
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Andrew Shelley<br>
Chief ExecutiveAndrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-14067281862596427082020-03-18T16:08:00.000+13:002022-12-07T12:52:51.425+13:00COVID-19 Coronavirus: ASMS is still open for business<div style="float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OJxFbbGQI98/XnGN3jqeZ_I/AAAAAAAAEGw/C8KE1ZdPQrY1RRYx0qx0rhRM2tpedHWiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/coronavirus_crop.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="750" data-original-height="500" /></div>
In this time when coronavirus precautions are having a significant impact on the way that New
Zealanders travel, conduct business, and go about their daily lives, I wanted to assure you that we are
still open for business.<br>
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By taking sensible precautions we can continue to deliver courses and enable you to continue to
operate your business.<br>
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The Ministry of Health advises that the symptoms of COVID-19 are:<ul>
<li>a cough;</li>
<li>high temperature; and</li>
<li>shortness of breath.</li>
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If you have any of these symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has been confirmed as
having COVID-19, please do not come to the course. Your first priority is to self-isolate and telephone
Healthline on 0800 358 5453. Once you have done that please let us know that you won’t be able to
attend the course because of possible COVID-19 exposure, and we will hold your enrolment over to a
future course.<br>
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Please also be aware that if a large proportion of people on a given course are unable to attend then
we may have to defer the course until a later date so that we can continue to cover costs.<br>
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Of course, we may also have to defer a course if all of our instructors are required to self-isolate, or
are unable to travel because of dependent children who are required to self-isolate. If that happens
we will advise you as soon as possible that the course will be unable to proceed.<br>
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For more information on COVID-19 see the <a href="https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-health-advice-general-public">Ministry of Health website</a>.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-39764360601263139212020-01-10T17:49:00.002+13:002020-12-24T15:43:28.503+13:00Matrice 200 Series ESC and Motor Failures<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EHRidYSnvb8/XhgC2Wk1qeI/AAAAAAAAEEw/BCQVg3DgAjUhwSE8E8eMAvfddSSRd0TKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Matrice%2B210%2Bwreck%2BAAIB%2B1-2020.png" width="320" height="181" data-original-width="857" data-original-height="485" /><br>Matrice 210 wreckage following ESC failure. <br>Image source: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/air-accident-monthly-bulletin-january-2020">AAIB Bulletin 1-2020 </a>.</div>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/air-accident-monthly-bulletin-january-2020">January 2020 issue of the AAIB Bulletin</a> provides a <a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-16-march-2019">detailed field investigation</a> of the cause of inflight failure for of a DJI Matrice 210 on 16 March 2019. The UAV is reported to have “flipped itself upside down” and flown into the ground. The “field investigation” conducted by the AAIB (pp. 10-27) identifies that moisture entered the No. 3 ESC and No. 4 ESC, with failure of the No. 4 ESC being identified as the causal factor in the accident. Note that the Matrice 200 series is IP43 rated, although there is not complete protection against moisture ingress.<br>
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DJI provided the AAIB with statistics on 44 accidents with the Matrice 200 series occurring internationally in the 6 month period October 2019 and March 2019. 10 accidents were due to ESC failure, of which 4 were reported as being water damage. 17 accidents had unknown cause and 12 were due to failure of a propeller motor.<br>
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The report also tabulates the results from a total of 16 Matrice 200 series inflight failures in the UK from December 2017 to July 2019 (table 4, p. 19). Five incidents were due to firmware issues, four were due to ESC failures in light rain.<br>
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The same AAIB Bulletin also includes “correspondence investigations” for the following accidents:<br>
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<b>Reported Accidents Involving DJI Matrice 210, UK, October 2018 – July 2019</b>
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<tr style="border:solid windowtext 0.5pt; border-left:none; border-right:none;"><td>15 October 2018</td><td>ESC failure, drizzle</td><td>pp. 71-73</td><td><a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-15-october-2018">link</a></td></tr>
<tr style="border:solid windowtext 0.5pt; border-left:none; border-right:none;"><td>19 January 2019</td><td>ESC failure, light drizzle</td><td>pp. 74-75</td><td><a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-19-january-2019">link</a></td></tr>
<tr style="border:solid windowtext 0.5pt; border-left:none; border-right:none;"><td>3 March 2019</td><td>Motor failure, rain and drizzle</td><td>pp. 76-77</td><td><a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-3-march-2019">link</a></td></tr>
<tr style="border:solid windowtext 0.5pt; border-left:none; border-right:none;"><td>18 March 2019</td><td>Motor failure</td><td>p. 78</td><td><a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-18-march-2019">link</a></td></tr>
<tr style="border:solid windowtext 0.5pt; border-left:none; border-right:none;"><td>20 April 2019</td><td>Motor stall, arm breakage</td><td>p. 79</td><td><a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-20-april-2019">link</a></td></tr>
<tr style="border:solid windowtext 0.5pt; border-left:none; border-right:none;"><td>11 June 2019</td><td>Likely motor or ESC failure</td><td>pp. 80-81</td><td><a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-11-june-2019">link</a></td></tr>
<tr style="border:solid windowtext 0.5pt; border-left:none; border-right:none;"><td>28 July 2019</td><td>Propulsion error No 2 motor, light rain</td><td>p. 82</td><td><a href="https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-dji-matrice-210-uas-registration-n-a-28-july-2019">link</a></td></tr>
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These accidents generally resulted in the total loss of the UAV. <br>
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Note: This data should not be taken to indicate that the Matrice 200 series is any more dangerous than any other UAV. Rather, it is indicative of the types of failure that might occur. In addition, accident reports tend to be made by the more professional operators so will reflect the type of craft utilised by those operators.<br>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-29380603824466311252019-12-11T21:17:00.001+13:002019-12-11T21:32:50.107+13:00Ardupilot (Cube) Critical Service Bulletin 005<div style = "float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gQKxSpdBnRc/XfCo2OqMdSI/AAAAAAAAEEU/QRGMG8KJflwJlDutLaH2azybcLo0E-gFACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Cube%2BPilot%2BMandatory%2BSafety%2BBulletin.bmp" data-original-width="455" data-original-height="213" width="320"/></div>
From the CubePilot website:<br>
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<i><b>SB005: I2C Storm can cause inflight reboots, (all cube and Pixhawk hardware, including clones and derivatives)</b><br>
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Due to an issue with a bug in the I2C system for ArduCopter for 3.6.10 version and earlier and Arduplane before 4.0<br>
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Please ground any vehicles that have not BEEN updated to Arduplane 4.0 or 3.6.11 for Arducopter or later.<br>
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This issue has lead to aircraft failing mid flight, and the details can be found in the Ardupilot release notes for 3.6.11.</i><br>
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See full instructions at <a href="https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/sb-0000005-i2c-storm-can-cause-inflight-reboots-all-cube-and-pixhawk-hardware-including-clones-and-derivatives/2419">https://discuss.cubepilot.org/t/sb-0000005-i2c-storm-can-cause-inflight-reboots-all-cube-and-pixhawk-hardware-including-clones-and-derivatives/2419</a>.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-45131511717590175502019-11-28T09:10:00.001+13:002022-12-07T12:53:11.276+13:00Chris Jackson appointed as Flight Standards Manager<div style="float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS) is pleased to announce that Chris Jackson has been appointed in the newly-created position of Flight Standards Manager. This appointment recognises the outstanding leadership Chris has shown in unifying UAS flight testing standards across CAA-certified training organisations, as well as his contribution to establishing standards for flight tests at night.<br />
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As Flight Standards Manager, Chris has primary responsibility for setting and maintaining the standards for flight training and testing for ASMS’ UAS training activities. He will have oversight of our <a href="https://www.uav-training.co.nz/p/uas-pilot-certificate.html#_Flight_Training">basic flight training</a>, initial issue flight test, <a href="https://www.uav-training.co.nz/p/uas-pilot-certificate.html#_OCA">Part 102 Operational Competency Assessment</a>, and <a href="https://www.uav-training.co.nz/p/uas-pilot-certificate.html#_Night_Rating">Night Rating</a> assessment.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-49976980910877553552019-11-22T16:10:00.000+13:002019-11-22T16:25:45.317+13:00ASMS Congratulates Northland Police<div style="float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd congratulates Northland Police on the successful deployment of a drone on operations. As described in the <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=12285565">linked news story</a>, the drone enabled Police to track the driver of a stolen car as he ran across paddocks. Officers were then directed to the man’s location and were able to apprehend and arrest him. Northland Police also intend to use drones search and rescue operations, mapping crime scenes, and gathering evidence at serious car crashes.<br />
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The pilot had recently completed training with ASMS and had been awarded our UAS Pilot Certificate. As part of the ASMS course, pilots from law enforcement agencies receive additional training on the interaction between the Civil Aviation Act 1990, the Civil Aviation Rules, and the Search and Surveillance Act 2012. ASMS is the only CAA-approved training provider that is able to provide this additional training.<br />
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NZ Herald article: <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=12285565">Drone used by Northland police for the first time</a>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-33839696901263064182019-08-22T11:29:00.000+12:002019-11-22T16:00:45.542+13:00Job Listing: Agricultural UAV Technical Operator<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-laukYk27x_A/XV3TYBeoALI/AAAAAAAAEBU/l_4Lsl6twEoVkhQ-zkEZcqdkgg203bLwgCLcBGAs/s1600/Pyka%2Blogo.png" width="350" data-original-width="568" data-original-height="261" /><b></div><font color=red>Closed</font></b><br>Pyka is seeking its first full time technical operator for a 250 kg fixed wing agricultural aircraft. In this role, you will be responsible for deploying the first ever commercialized large autonomous aircraft for agricultural operations. In addition to mission planning and chemical handling, you will work closely with our engineering team to identify and address areas for improvement in our system. Your feedback will be critical for defining the technical direction of our development and refining our service for our customers.<br>
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To find out more please read the attached <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/46isc9kwv43rese/Pyka%20Operator%20Listing.pdf?dl=0">job description</a>.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-8252195307243666622019-03-03T10:13:00.001+13:002020-10-05T13:59:32.042+13:00Pyka comes to New Zealand<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kayCkPBHOo/X3pvhbtzkcI/AAAAAAAAEOg/79QFnOtX1Yc6RKMynqFvf7R4pVHcGitnACLcBGAsYHQ/s1566/Egret4%2B1566x1044.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="1566" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kayCkPBHOo/X3pvhbtzkcI/AAAAAAAAEOg/79QFnOtX1Yc6RKMynqFvf7R4pVHcGitnACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Egret4%2B1566x1044.png"/></a><div style="font-size:80%;">The Pyka Egret</div></div>Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS) is excited to welcome Pyka LLC to New Zealand. Pyka will be test flying their 'Egret 4' unmanned aircraft under a certification programme agreed with the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand. The Egret 4 has a wing span of 7.8m and maximum take-off weight of approximately 270kg, with 100kg being available for payload.<br>
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Once aircraft certification is achieved then Pyka intends to undertake commercial agricultural spray operations.<div style="float:center;margin-top:1em;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-62ZXK5I-Wy0/XHrvwn_eoUI/AAAAAAAADTU/58L73DR-FgEAlX7v5lRC_OXbZACID1fOgCLcBGAs/s1600/Egret%2Bsimulated%2Bspray%2Brun.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qMUq-E88zx8/XHrv2ACEtVI/AAAAAAAADTY/6cUMk3u5W_sbQpP0u7Rjja1_vtAYGuPGwCLcBGAs/s1600/Egret%2Bsimulated%2Bspray%2Brun_crop.jpg" width="500" data-original-width="964" data-original-height="532" /></a><div style="font-size:80%;">Simulated spray run (water only)</div></div><br>
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Our journey together began back in 2017 when we prepared Pyka's exposition for operation under New Zealand's Civil Aviation Rule Part 102. That journey has continued as we have provided regulatory advice, delivered pilot training and competency assessments, and will continue as we provide training for a UAV Agricultural Rating after aircraft certification and full Part 102 certification is achieved.<br>
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<b>About Pyka</b><br>
Based in Palo Alto, California, Pyka LLC (<a href="https://flypyka.com/">flypyka.com</a>) is an autonomous electric airplane startup aiming to make agricultural chemical application fast, and precise, and easy – even over challenging terrain.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-37108569292510035542019-02-24T11:23:00.000+13:002019-03-03T10:18:24.542+13:00ASMS issues UAV Agricultural Rating<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12205638" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKhi-Bau8D0/XHHHSpF5L-I/AAAAAAAADRw/jkz3iYtCbpgyDxoFvmPsXrS8yw84Z2BVACLcBGAs/s320/WarrickFunnell-NZHerald.jpg" width="350"/></a><br><div style="font-size:80%;">Warrick Funnell of AgDrone Ltd operates the DJI Agras MG-1S.<br>Source: <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12205638">NZ Herald</a>.</div></div>Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS) congratulates Warrick Funnell of AgDrone Ltd as the first recipient of a UAV Agricultural Rating.<br>
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The UAV Agricultural Rating enables the holder to engage in the aerial application of agrichemicals. The organisation must hold Part 102 certification with a privilege allowing the aerial application of agrichemicals, and the pilots flying for that organisation must hold a UAV Agricultural Rating.<br>
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Warrick Funnell says “There was no approved training syllabus / programme for the supervised flying and instruction to gaining our 102 Certificate. ASMS then put together a syllabus and went through the process of CAA approval.<br>
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We are very pleased to have had the guiding hand of ASMS and would recommend them as the best source of dealing with all aspects of 102 accreditation.”<br>
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The UAV Agricultural Rating course starts with the candidate demonstrating their ability to prepare spray plans that meet all regulatory and local authority requirements. The course then moves to the field where the candidate commences agrichemical operations under the supervision of an experienced instructor.<br>
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Pre-requisites for the UAV Agricultural Rating course are an approved pilot qualification, a pilot chemical rating, and within the last 12 months having successfully passed a flight test on the make and model of UAV intended to be used for agrichemical application.<br>
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For more information on AgDrone Ltd see their website <a href="https://dronespraying.co.nz">dronespraying.co.nz</a>.<br>
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For more information on how we can assist with Part 102 certification and training for agrichemical application see our <a href="https://www.uav-training.co.nz/p/agrichemicals.html">agrichemical application page</a> or contact us by <a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=UAV Agrichemical Application">email</a>.<br>
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-70014019838650197192019-02-01T10:51:00.000+13:002019-02-01T10:51:59.024+13:00Meet the TeamAt UAV Training we've assembled a team with substance and depth. We're also real people with expertise in what we do.<br>
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Click on the image to read more about us.<br>
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The guide contains a description of the flight test and the key assessment tasks that will be set by the examiner. For those undertaking a Part 102 operational competency assessment (OCA), the guide also includes an explanation of the difference between a 101 flight test and the OCA process.<br>
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The assessment guide can be downloaded from our <a href="https://www.uav-training.co.nz/p/flight-testing-resources.html">Flight Testing Resources</a> page.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-27731017591689364532018-10-26T15:39:00.001+13:002018-12-13T22:53:02.531+13:002019 Course Dates<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DUssyGO_408/W9J-UgFtyjI/AAAAAAAADOg/S3eK2FnaqwsXvDmfQGulckjQI18yhDWCwCLcBGAs/s320/flight%2Bcontroller%2B942x628.jpg" width="350" data-original-width="942" data-original-height="628" /></div>We have set the first tranche of course dates for 2019 for the UAS Pilot Certificate course.<br>
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Courses for the first four months of 2019 are:<ul>
<li>Auckland, 11 & 12 February 2019 (<a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=UAS%20Pilot%20Certificate%20Auckland&body=Please%20register%20me%20for%20the%20UAS%20Pilot%20Certificate%20course%20in%20Auckland%20on%2011-12 February 2019.">register</a>)</li>
<li>Christchurch, 19 & 20 March 2019 (<a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=UAS%20Pilot%20Certificate%20Christchurch&body=Please%20register%20me%20for%20the%20UAS%20Pilot%20Certificate%20course%20in%20Christchurch%20on%2019-20 March 2019.">register</a>)</li>
<li>Wanaka, 15 & 16 April 2019 (<a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=UAS%20Pilot%20Certificate%20Wanaka&body=Please%20register%20me%20for%20the%20UAS%20Pilot%20Certificate%20course%20in%20Wanaka%20on%2015-16 April 2019.">register</a>)</li>
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We are experiencing high levels of demand for these courses and expect them to fill up well in advance. Book now to secure your place.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-6265885792462061582018-07-10T11:54:00.001+12:002018-07-10T11:55:37.342+12:00Inspire 2 Maintenance Manual<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ZXuzqou9ds/W0P1NFjNTeI/AAAAAAAADL4/7Tfq5Go62g86m6cFp3zsMeB7Tk3-fDw1QCLcBGAs/s400/Inspire%2B2%2B-%2BDJI%2B554x369.png" width="350" /></div>DJI have now released a Maintenance Manual for the Inspire 2. The Maintenance Manual sets out the maintenance checks to be performed every 200 flights or 50 flight hours on the:<ul>
<li>batteries,</li>
<li>transformation system,</li>
<li>airframe,</li>
<li>motors,</li>
<li>propellers,</li>
<li>Flight Control System,</li>
<li>Control and Video Transmission System,</li>
<li>Gimbal and Camera, and</li>
<li>Vision System.</li>
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Also note that the gimbal connector's rubber balls are listed as consumable items to be replaced after 120 flights or 40 flight hours, as well as other circumstances specified in the Maintenance Manual.<br>
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The latest version of the Inspire 2 Maintenance Manual can be downloaded from the <a href="https://www.dji.com/inspire-2/info#downloads">downloads tab on DJI's Inspire 2 page</a>.
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Photo source: <a href="https://www.dji.com/inspire-2/">DJI</a>
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-16790403520681237222018-06-27T08:58:00.001+12:002018-07-08T16:55:19.871+12:00UAS Flight Testing Seminar<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-06D1_PlQB7A/WzKrCFHBmjI/AAAAAAAADLs/YJplfp5q4ww3VsTwKkit_zH9kzggdFt7ACLcBGAs/s320/Inspire%2Bpexels-245613%2B5070x3380.jpeg" width="350" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></div>This seminar is for Chief Executives and Flight Assessors of Part 141 certificated aviation training organisations that hold approvals to conduct flight crew training for UAS and administer competency assessments for UAS.<br>
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The objectives of the seminar are to:<ul>
<li>Ensure that we have standardised flight tests across the testing organisations;</li>
<li>Ensure that our courses and assessments remain fit for purpose and meet developing industry requirements; and</li>
<li>Provide refresher training for those attending.</li>
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We are aiming to document the outcomes of the seminar to provide a guidance document that we can all refer to.<br>
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For further information <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/gavuwphv8kjiwyn/Part%20141%20Flight%20Testing%20Seminar%202018.pdf?dl=0">download</a> the seminar programme.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-72742543812142736422018-06-21T21:34:00.000+12:002018-06-27T08:59:22.391+12:00Tiro 360 Ltd expands in to Agricultural Spraying<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B3MKMeY2IVM/WwCkIdcaTLI/AAAAAAAADHo/nRh6pRjud_Y1bFjZKGALKGIBkpRXdEJMgCPcBGAYYCw/s320/Agras-canstockphoto49275903.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></div>Tiro 360 Ltd has been granted regulatory approval to commence agrichemical operations. Already utilising multispectral imagery for precision agriculture, Tiro 360’s agricultural services division is now able to provide a complete package of services to the agricultural sector.<br>
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Agrichemical application will initially be performed with the DJI Agras MG-1S. The Agras can carry up to 10kg of liquid payloads, including pesticide and fertilizer. The on-board radar system ensures that the Agras remains at a constant height above ground, and the intelligent spraying system automatically adjusts its spray according to the flying speed so that an even spray is always applied.<br>
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ASMS is pleased to have developed the relevant operating procedures, project managed the certification process, and delivered UAS Pilot Certificate training. <a href="mailto:enquries@asms.co.nz">Contact us</a> to find out how we can assist you.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-28788404275414690202018-06-13T13:37:00.001+12:002018-07-10T11:56:18.364+12:00Drone Training<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xvbBD5RPhPo/WyB3Y_xG46I/AAAAAAAADLM/zpaO_uDzlCIlCB9OG2E9ieaMTRz08vGBACLcBGAs/s320/flight%2Bcontroller%2B2100x2100.jpg" width="200" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1600" /></div>Do you have a new drone and require professional training to learn how to operate it properly?<br>
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Our Auckland-based trainers have expertise in most multi-rotor drones and a wide range of fixed-wing platforms. Whether you are learning to fly your first smaller drone such as the DJI Phantom, or require more specialist training on larger machines such as the Aeronavics <a href="http://aeronavics.com/fleet/aeronavics-icon/">ICON</a> or <a href="http://aeronavics.com/fleet/navi-3/">Navi</a>, <a href="https://freeflysystems.com/alta">Freefly Alta</a>, or <a href="https://www.ferntech.co.nz/agras-mg-1s">DJI Agras MG-1S</a>, our trainers have the expertise to set you on the right path.<br>
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We can provide one-on-one lessons or for small groups. <a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=Drone Training">Contact us</a> to discuss your needs.<br>
<br>Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479951776130624110.post-59937191981491644932018-04-24T13:57:00.002+12:002018-05-20T13:37:54.439+12:00Upcoming Pilot Certificate Courses Our next three courses are:<br />
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<li>Christchurch, 18 & 19 June 2018</li>
<li>Wanaka, 3 & 4 July 2018</li>
<li>Auckland, 30 & 31 July 2018</li>
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Essential for pilots flying for a Part 102 certificated organisation and for operating within 4km of an aerodrome, these courses are always popular. <a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=UPAS Pilot Certificate Course">Book now</a> to reserve your place!<br />
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