drone dodging proposal
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drone dodging proposal
An outfit called Altitude Angel is asking for feedback on a proposal to trial UAVs in unsegregated airspace, specifically a corridor to the south of Reading parallel to the M4. They are claiming to be able to do this safely and, I quote, "For the avoidance of doubt, the Arrow Drone Zone places no special or different equipage requirements on manned aircraft operating in the vicinity" The trial is to start in September.
I have further info, probably too much to post on here without getting into trouble with the mods?, possibly ACP-2021-032 has more.
I have serious concerns about this as it is an area of airspace close to my base that is specifically mentioned. The documentation I have seen so far does not indicate how they intend to detect and avoid drones and manned aircraft within the trial airspace without specific equipage and does not detail what equipage we are assumed to have installed. Along with many others my aircraft is without transponder.
Do any of you have any further information on this trial?
Rans6........
I have further info, probably too much to post on here without getting into trouble with the mods?, possibly ACP-2021-032 has more.
I have serious concerns about this as it is an area of airspace close to my base that is specifically mentioned. The documentation I have seen so far does not indicate how they intend to detect and avoid drones and manned aircraft within the trial airspace without specific equipage and does not detail what equipage we are assumed to have installed. Along with many others my aircraft is without transponder.
Do any of you have any further information on this trial?
Rans6........
Is there information about successful operation with other drones deliberately flying into its path?
If not this is using non-volunteer civilians as guinea pigs.
Trials in West Scotland were mainly over sea, on a route easily avoided. Presumably they were successful.
If not this is using non-volunteer civilians as guinea pigs.
Trials in West Scotland were mainly over sea, on a route easily avoided. Presumably they were successful.
An outfit called Altitude Angel is asking for feedback on a proposal to trial UAVs in unsegregated airspace, specifically a corridor to the south of Reading parallel to the M4. They are claiming to be able to do this safely and, I quote, "For the avoidance of doubt, the Arrow Drone Zone places no special or different equipage requirements on manned aircraft operating in the vicinity" The trial is to start in September.
I have further info, probably too much to post on here without getting into trouble with the mods?, possibly ACP-2021-032 has more.
I have serious concerns about this as it is an area of airspace close to my base that is specifically mentioned. The documentation I have seen so far does not indicate how they intend to detect and avoid drones and manned aircraft within the trial airspace without specific equipage and does not detail what equipage we are assumed to have installed. Along with many others my aircraft is without transponder.
Do any of you have any further information on this trial?
Rans6........
I have further info, probably too much to post on here without getting into trouble with the mods?, possibly ACP-2021-032 has more.
I have serious concerns about this as it is an area of airspace close to my base that is specifically mentioned. The documentation I have seen so far does not indicate how they intend to detect and avoid drones and manned aircraft within the trial airspace without specific equipage and does not detail what equipage we are assumed to have installed. Along with many others my aircraft is without transponder.
Do any of you have any further information on this trial?
Rans6........
The proposed trail area will effect White Waltham operations, go through the circuit of a local airstrip they appear not to be aware of. And infringe the approach to R24 at Brimpton.
Other than those, no problems foreseen.
Drones are here to stay and will grow nationally both exponentially in uses and numbers. It is already a boom industry. They have so many fantastic roles from transporting urgent drugs etc between hospitals, police aerial surveillance, traffic management and a great many commercial uses. The operators are keen to co-operate and it will be in our GA best interest to work with these people - even become one of them. Licenced aerodromes are mandatory consultees but private strip owners also have an interest and should register so..
I presume Fl1ingfrog you have a vested interest in this given your enthusiasm. There is zero need for drones for drugs or blood on the mainland. Fantastic rubbish. Small drones on fixed routes are irrelevant I suspect to police and other surveillance operations. The other threads on these proposals leave me unimpressed with the willingness of the authorities or the operators to consult properly before starting their commercial operations.
" police aerial surveillance, traffic"
I've watched a police drone searching whins and cliff bottoms for s missing person. Not " out of line of line of sight", similar to agriculture drone operations. No aviation problem.
I tend to agree with Ffrg, but initially there's a need for discussion.
I responded to the Oban proposal. As implemented, I haven't heard of problems.
Initial proposal was likely to be problematic.
I've watched a police drone searching whins and cliff bottoms for s missing person. Not " out of line of line of sight", similar to agriculture drone operations. No aviation problem.
I tend to agree with Ffrg, but initially there's a need for discussion.
I responded to the Oban proposal. As implemented, I haven't heard of problems.
Initial proposal was likely to be problematic.
I have no area if interest, either for or against, with the trial quoted above, however I find the the response by homonculus to be incredibly petty. Using the same logic that he uses, we can all presume that he has a vested interest in stopping the drones. This apparently devalues his opinion in the same way he feels Ffrg's opinion is affected. I also take issue that he is remotely correct about there being 'zero need' for drone usage on the mainland. Simply because he cannot see the requirement, then there cannot be one. Wow, such presumption!
No way do I want drones buzzing around willy-nilly, but I can see that they will develop into useful tools for delivering packages to remote areas, for use on large farmland areas etc etc.
There needs to be an open discourse so that all sides can put their side of the discussion, and all sides need to be willing to understand the position of others.
No way do I want drones buzzing around willy-nilly, but I can see that they will develop into useful tools for delivering packages to remote areas, for use on large farmland areas etc etc.
There needs to be an open discourse so that all sides can put their side of the discussion, and all sides need to be willing to understand the position of others.
The reason I dispute the need for medical drones surely not is because I have been running aviation and medical services for 35 years. Away from the movies we do not suddenly need drugs and blood products. Blood tests that are not preplanned are done bedside. This is quite different from Brazil where drones are safely used over uninhabited forest to take drugs, vaccines and blood to front line workers who take days to reach isolated villagers by boat and only know what is needed on examination.
I dont think anyone has an issue with line of sight use of drones by the police, and we use them regularly in agriculture. What I am less happy with is the idea of regular out of line of sight drones when I am flying. The reason for these trials is to push the envelope and increase the number of drones in the crowded airspace in the UK. Until there is an absolute guarantee the drones will see and avoid I believe these trials should be suspended. I for one am quite happy to have my amazon deliveries by road. The promoters are not doing it other than for commercial gain.
I dont think anyone has an issue with line of sight use of drones by the police, and we use them regularly in agriculture. What I am less happy with is the idea of regular out of line of sight drones when I am flying. The reason for these trials is to push the envelope and increase the number of drones in the crowded airspace in the UK. Until there is an absolute guarantee the drones will see and avoid I believe these trials should be suspended. I for one am quite happy to have my amazon deliveries by road. The promoters are not doing it other than for commercial gain.
I have no involvement in drones and nothing to gain from their growth.
Putting your head in the sand and keeping it there will result in a very sore backside.
If you truly do have an involvement in medical services I do not see how you have your view. Particularly in accident and emergency it is common for hospitals to urgently search for many things, not only blood, that are needed to save life. Speed can be critical when patients are on the operating table and sedated. The Surgeons must wait whilst what is required is located and transported. But parallels also exist in many industries with parts or samples urgently required at the last minute. We live in a world of an increasing just in time culture and drones will be part of it. Traffic management, power line and pipe inspections are an obvious growth area for drones. Arial photography and filming gives an opportunity for helicopter operators to expand into drone usage.
Smart phones are an example of how uses can rapidly evolve. Often, when operating a survey, I would encounter a problem and need advice, With a smartphone I could simply take a photo or video and within seconds the picture was with the expert or customer. People now navigate both in their cars and also when flying aeroplanes utilising their smartphone GPS. The translating apps are becoming a must for instantaneous communication when working or travelling around the world. The smartphone applications are endless and the same will happen with drones. It is incredibly important that all parts of aviation gets involved with drone developers to ensure the evolvements are safe, compatible with and complement all aviation generally. Pilotless heavy transport is well advanced in development. Passenger carrying services will follow, for that be assured.
The reason I dispute the need for medical drones surely not is because I have been running aviation and medical services for 35 years.
Away from the movies we do not suddenly need drugs and blood products.
Smart phones are an example of how uses can rapidly evolve. Often, when operating a survey, I would encounter a problem and need advice, With a smartphone I could simply take a photo or video and within seconds the picture was with the expert or customer. People now navigate both in their cars and also when flying aeroplanes utilising their smartphone GPS. The translating apps are becoming a must for instantaneous communication when working or travelling around the world. The smartphone applications are endless and the same will happen with drones. It is incredibly important that all parts of aviation gets involved with drone developers to ensure the evolvements are safe, compatible with and complement all aviation generally. Pilotless heavy transport is well advanced in development. Passenger carrying services will follow, for that be assured.
Last edited by Fl1ingfrog; 9th Jul 2021 at 11:42.
As a GA and professional pilot, I think widespread use of drones of all shapes and sizes is inevitable. I also think that routing and collision avoidance will be sorted out to the satisfaction of other airspace users, eventually.
It’s not only urgent supplies of whatever, it’s normal stuff too. Instead of white vans screaming through villages throwing fragile parcels over hedges (I’m talking about you, Hermes...), a high-capacity drone, or droneship with multiple drones, taking stuff straight to the customer from the warehouse seems like a more efficient and greener way to do things.
It’s not only urgent supplies of whatever, it’s normal stuff too. Instead of white vans screaming through villages throwing fragile parcels over hedges (I’m talking about you, Hermes...), a high-capacity drone, or droneship with multiple drones, taking stuff straight to the customer from the warehouse seems like a more efficient and greener way to do things.
... as long as the drones are not programmed to throw the delicate parcels over the hedges 
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Seriously though: yes, drones are here to stay, if only because they look good. I cannot imagine they'd be more efficient or more green, though, especially not in a point-to-point mode of operation. After all, if the parcel vans are screaming through, it is due to a race to the bottom in shipment cost - drones are not going to change that.
But I am concerned that the "eventual" sorting out of traffic rules will only be seriously entered upon after a few serious accidents have occurred. The days of "gouverner c'est prévoir" are long gone.
...Seriously though: yes, drones are here to stay, if only because they look good. I cannot imagine they'd be more efficient or more green, though, especially not in a point-to-point mode of operation. After all, if the parcel vans are screaming through, it is due to a race to the bottom in shipment cost - drones are not going to change that.
But I am concerned that the "eventual" sorting out of traffic rules will only be seriously entered upon after a few serious accidents have occurred. The days of "gouverner c'est prévoir" are long gone.
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Drone. Airmiss with helicopter.
As regards drone delivery being "greener" than van delivery, vans use an exceptionally energy efficient technology to keep the body above the ground surface.
Drone. Airmiss with helicopter.
As regards drone delivery being "greener" than van delivery, vans use an exceptionally energy efficient technology to keep the body above the ground surface.
Hi EXDAC. Although I am a Texan I am in the UK. We can get the UK into the state of Arizona with room to spare and we dont have desert. In fact you are hard pressed to see any non built up area. In addition we do not pay volunteers for blood....We have a state blood service that provides free blood to all hospitals. Hospitals have blood banks; emergency blood transfers are rare and normally within 4-12 hours over a distance of under 60 miles. I agree medical transport by air is of use in the USA. I was referring to the UK
Fl1ingfrog I am not going to use this thread for a yes no argument. You are welcome to PM me and I will enlighten you. My operating theatre is very boring compared with your belief. You have though made my point by saying sometime in the future drones and manned aircraft will safely share airspace. I agree. Then I will happy to support these projects.
Fl1ingfrog I am not going to use this thread for a yes no argument. You are welcome to PM me and I will enlighten you. My operating theatre is very boring compared with your belief. You have though made my point by saying sometime in the future drones and manned aircraft will safely share airspace. I agree. Then I will happy to support these projects.
Don't the present rules afford some separation in airspace..?
Large Model Aircraft (+drones.) are not allowed above 400ft agl, and GA aircraft are not allowed below 500ft agl.
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Large Model Aircraft (+drones.) are not allowed above 400ft agl, and GA aircraft are not allowed below 500ft agl.
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Large Model Aircraft (+drones.) are not allowed above 400ft agl, and GA aircraft are not allowed below 500ft agl.
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The not less than 500ft from a person, vehicle or structure, pretty much excludes all of the UK from flight below 500ft.
When doing low level flight for my PPL, the only place we could use was over water of the Dee Estuary, and even then we had to zoom climb over a pleasure boat.
I don't see how they can deliver parcels to any place without at least 600ft of 'runway', unless they intend to drop the goods into the back yards by parachute.
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When doing low level flight for my PPL, the only place we could use was over water of the Dee Estuary, and even then we had to zoom climb over a pleasure boat.
I don't see how they can deliver parcels to any place without at least 600ft of 'runway', unless they intend to drop the goods into the back yards by parachute.
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..........When doing low level flight for my PPL, the only place we could use was over water of the Dee Estuary, and even then we had to zoom climb over a pleasure boat.
The not less than 500ft from a person, vehicle or structure, pretty much excludes all of the UK from flight below 500ft.
Note: A waterway used by people, boats and other traffic is established as a 'structure' as is a road for the purposes of the regulation and if the estuary is used by pleasure boats this should be known.