1st Edition
Drones Safety Risk Management for the Next Evolution of Flight
Introduction
1 A quick history of drones
Case study: NASA’s unmanned organizational flaws
2 Technology adoption: A story of war and economics
Case study: The Yamaha RMAX2
A revolutionary technology on an evolutionary path: An interview with Michael Toscano
3 International standards and regulations
Case study: Examples of international regulations
4 Domestic regulations, standards and the FAA roadmap
Case study: The role of industry consensus groups – ASTM and RTCA
We’ve got to know where we’ve been to know where we’re going: An interview with Johnny Walker
5 Concept of Operations: One size does not fit all
Case study: One size does not fit all
6 How to be safe and legal: SMS for remotely piloted aircraft
Case study: Risk assessment checklist for sUAS operations
Lessons learned in blood must not be forgotten: An interview with Thomas Anthony
7 The States Act and privacy implications for drones
Case study: The privacy dilemma – The Constitution and case law
8 Developing a community
One message may not fit all: An interview with Gretchen West
Biography
Harrison G. Wolf has been on the cutting edge of unmanned aircraft system safety development since 2010. He created the University of Southern California’s Safety Management Systems for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Course and is the President of an internationally recognized consulting company, Wolf UAS LLC. Harrison continues to teach at the University of Southern California, USA and provide leadership in the robotics sector.
