tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3935680243668872342024-03-06T16:22:14.850+13:00Aviation Safety Management Systems LtdSafety Management Systems, aviation expositions, occupational health and safety, and provision of audits. Providing clients in the aviation industry with services in regulatory compliance including audits, project management of certification applications, and preparation of company expositions.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-58377894564056563652020-10-05T13:36:00.008+13:002023-07-08T07:59:46.952+12:00Retrospective Release: Submission on Civil Aviation Bill, July 2019<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtCN2rUUyIm9Nj7X76-DCZ_0oWR3QRCn7jOvXz2EB6acpAw11Wj2wqa7cF1-qrbaUm-BgQ-6GUu6wtEr_s63P4ps8fwwYKTBUdacV9OGlZ-3Kwd8Vvz2ZvhLvMaJkvltt8rdBnyNoAQQY/s320/iStock-496795517+3078x2052.jpg"></div>On 13 May 2019 the Ministry of Transport (MoT) released an exposure draft of the proposed new Civil Aviation Bill, together with a commentary document. This post summarises ASMS’ submission on the exposure draft and links to our full submission. Most of the commentary below is from the executive summary of the submission. The full submission contains 28 detailed recommendations for change, some of which are points of detail but others of which go to the heart of the design of the aviation regulatory system.<br><a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/2020/10/retrospective-release-submission-on.html#more"></a>Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-45437789104214239342020-08-19T11:08:00.002+12:002020-12-24T16:19:33.570+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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33A9jKKicfxFlQAvvbuIXJ1f7bEdx4FiugUyQs5jFdDd1o4IObFvpBbtIhstfJiGSEXUT7ZxCEz46eFmquhnhx4ndp6dDKNu-FEsW2NNJHVxJIeUXUI_yzLzI-V7auLql4ZqArZ1Pk168/s320/Mavic2+750x500.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="750" data-original-height="500" /></div>19 August 2020 <br>
For immediate release <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-393568024366887234.post-89491307935344421512019-08-22T11:36:00.000+12:002020-08-19T11:08:58.900+12:00Job Listing: Agricultural UAV Technical Operator<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreKzLtwV2TWuUliOZIXJyGTwnAm_pNVQmhFh5z3mPrC8iRabjldSpvr8O2Zaz5CO-UZT4B-TMr8JkmX6hE9npOGYx-OdDbVYAnGllJhDN_RCvB9EqzPxC8oGIAPVMaTaZ8nBc4NgX2Rfc/s1600/Pyka+logo.png" width="350" data-original-width="568" data-original-height="261" /></div>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-393568024366887234.post-82777157396322774672019-03-25T13:38:00.000+13:002019-08-22T11:37:03.707+12:00SMS In Practice<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/js68421spnlygkc/ASMS%20-%20SMS%20In%20Practice%20-%20150dpi.pdf?dl=0"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfj2nrvmMRl4PCBzwer38r5e1TSKXgHfj2X07faJ4uOIpzZt-gkugZwReagUuz8mp1JkLF4lMSFcDv62HjJR0xnkQTdlePz8YvoC1njAw3CWSwH7f_BxVjqeN_5NWZ4sa48BSuf-sAJDU/s320/ASMS+-+SMS+In+Practice+p1+561x397.jpg" width="320" height="226" data-original-width="561" data-original-height="397" /><br><i>Click on image to download course brochure. </i></a></div>You have an approved SMS Implementation Plan, but now what?<br>
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<font color=red><b>New course dates.</b></font><br>
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ASMS is pleased to announce two more dates for our popular 2 day practical SMS course. Extensive use is made of case studies and practical exercises to demonstrate how an effective SMS can work in practice.<br>
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You will benefit from experience gained implementing SMS for multiple Group 1 organisations, with trainers that also understand the constraints faced by small organisations.<br>
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Previous attendees have commented:<br>
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"Well worth attending. Some excellent stuff to get our process rolling."<br><br>
"Great course, instruction was on point."</p><br>
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<b>Audience</b><br>
This course is intended for Chief Executives, Safety Systems Managers, and other staff involved with implementing and utilising SMS.<br>
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Places are limited, book now to reserve your place.<br>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-15038992081153903592019-03-03T10:27:00.002+13:002020-10-05T13:58:49.188+13:00ASMS welcomes Pyka to New Zealand<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pmDK5Pxzencm8n2kalBFLG7Wqn5hZEb8sVlwoA3yNpkKwXDvqaplxlUnzWqw-6oPgS0_Vh_QM7pir88xl0sdlujR6qEWBOnjv-5K8JjVYUO53mO6uG6JkRvPWM8Xpm2dBeDDM6nS0hw/s1566/Egret4+1566x1044.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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5pmDK5Pxzencm8n2kalBFLG7Wqn5hZEb8sVlwoA3yNpkKwXDvqaplxlUnzWqw-6oPgS0_Vh_QM7pir88xl0sdlujR6qEWBOnjv-5K8JjVYUO53mO6uG6JkRvPWM8Xpm2dBeDDM6nS0hw/s320/Egret4+1566x1044.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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFggwzgilLtWfgdZbrr4TzNJ1MiqILGWc4UjnCg80GxsUeljvaBet5qZGxiOL-YkALTbDX8Ffwe33AQGnP132c8-JPZ1drhfwiVvj3l78_CE7QxRK_6dBDoUGun34NToR1EEihSxviZvkh/s1600/Egret+simulated+spray+run.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtxsHxlVmZmlL3Ybz96Os7jhvgwkeHMJlIolbFmlLqQx1_R4jaRHhZ5xH9ZOWE_eCUeZ4nXjhyphenhyphendHljHPVLA1syB-y8lW_FXuc0_RgfDHQf5A9on-_i5kcq9uGpcSg4M8_J9SzsLRO2YCJv/s1600/Egret+simulated+spray+run_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-393568024366887234.post-80405521740338589292018-11-21T10:33:00.001+13:002019-03-03T10:28:07.880+13:00SMS course receives CAA approval<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AcBpmiRepCksEqprG4VNCxN6uhtG8fCnpFrn6qlSRqZAZqjU5IZxKOFc7LvIw1NmUDdILLQ-gXN6PIS-Z6OCDXoHRiqiBHD80_NZqvLPCMyOo03t47B5R2rgVhCdAOdpFdbEp698cRY/s320/iStock-637911812.jpg" width="320" height="213" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1067" /></div>ASMS is pleased to announce that our SMS course, <a href="https://www.asms.co.nz/2018/09/sms-in-practice.html">SMS in Practice</a>, has been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and added to our Aviation Training Organisation Schedule of Conditions.<br>
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Our next SMS course is on 4 and 5 March 2019. Make the commitment to obtain your CAA-approved SMS training and <a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=SMS%20In%20Practice%20Auckland&body=Please%20register%20me%20for%20the%20SMS%20In%20Practice%20course%20in%20Auckland%20on%204-5 March 2019.">register</a> today.<br>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-23924498850824746092018-11-07T09:30:00.000+13:002019-03-25T14:01:34.655+13:00Report: Helicopter Safety Seminar with Claude Vuichard<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZDikm92ohK1EwY9obsWk8mrNN-6s_7fQQ0se8FKmGP4a9swMYP1qkDDU-liD_hCRLtr4wq36vyUxRbjVjOZwyTgax8eKz6kpkBSzwmYfIl8IDcqF58aEQdaPKBN-Pig1aqFZ4A48c6Y/s1600/VRS+1802f_ap_heli_16x9.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFZDikm92ohK1EwY9obsWk8mrNN-6s_7fQQ0se8FKmGP4a9swMYP1qkDDU-liD_hCRLtr4wq36vyUxRbjVjOZwyTgax8eKz6kpkBSzwmYfIl8IDcqF58aEQdaPKBN-Pig1aqFZ4A48c6Y/s320/VRS+1802f_ap_heli_16x9.jpg" width="350" /></a><br><font size="small">Visualisation of the vortex.<br>Image source: <a href="www.aerialstage.com">www.aerialstage.com</a> and <a href="www.valair.ch">www.valair.ch</a>. </font></div>At ASMS we believe that you should never stop learning. I’ve just spent an excellent day at a Helicopter Safety Seminar with Claude Vuichard, organised by <a href="https://www.helicopter.co.nz/">The Helicopter Line</a> in Queenstown. The seminar covered a wide range of relevant topics including specific design faults with common helicopter models, human factors issues including decision making under stress, negative transfers (often a combination of human factors and design), CRM, wire strike avoidance, slope landings, auto-rotations, and the “Vuichard Recovery Technique” for vortex ring state recovery.<br>
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The Vuichard Recovery Technique is slightly controversial, primarily because of a lack of understanding of the flight physics involved. The traditional technique for recovery from vortex ring state involves pushing the cyclic forward and diving into the ground. Height loss with the traditional technique may be in the order of 500ft – perfectly acceptable when practiced at 1,000ft AGL as part of flight training, but not so good when close to the ground. The Vuichard Recovery Technique involves increasing the collective, applying the power pedal, and pushing the cyclic in the opposite direction to the power pedal. Height loss with the Vuichard Recovery Technique is just 20-50ft. Details of the Vuichard Recovery Technique are available on the <a href="http://vrasf.org/vortex-ring-state/">Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation</a> website.<br>
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It is understood that the FAA Is revising their handbook to include the Vuichard Recovery Technique, and the forthcoming revised edition of the late Walter Wagtendonk’s Principles of Helicopter Flight has a completely revised chapter on vortex ring state which explains the physics and the technique.<br>
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Other tips that particularly resonated were<ul>
<li>A negative transfers checklist when introducing a new type or variant to identify every switch or control that looks similar or is in a similar position but has a different function on the new craft.</li>
<li>Always assume wires are present and brief accordingly, both for approach and departure.</li>
<li>Talk to yourself in the third person to slow down the decision making process and ensure you have considered the pertinent information. This will result in more effective decisions.</li>
<li>Slope landings should be nose-in, with the cyclic eased back so that the rotor disk is parallel to the slope rather than horizontal.</li></ul>
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A very good seminar and highly recommended to anyone who has the chance to attend, whether in New Zealand or elsewhere in the world.<br>
      - Andrew<br>
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-69907730137953248822018-09-04T21:51:00.001+12:002020-10-05T14:00:50.305+13:00SMS In Practice<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/js68421spnlygkc/ASMS%20-%20SMS%20In%20Practice%20-%20150dpi.pdf?dl=0"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfj2nrvmMRl4PCBzwer38r5e1TSKXgHfj2X07faJ4uOIpzZt-gkugZwReagUuz8mp1JkLF4lMSFcDv62HjJR0xnkQTdlePz8YvoC1njAw3CWSwH7f_BxVjqeN_5NWZ4sa48BSuf-sAJDU/s320/ASMS+-+SMS+In+Practice+p1+561x397.jpg" width="320" height="226" data-original-width="561" data-original-height="397" /><br><i>Click on image to download course brochure. </i></a></div>You have an approved SMS Implementation Plan, but now what?<br>
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<font color=red><b>Updated 26/10/2018: First 2019 course date now available.</b></font><br>
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ASMS is pleased to announce a 2 day practical SMS course. Extensive use is made of case studies and practical exercises to demonstrate how an effective SMS can work in practice.<br>
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You will benefit from experience gained implementing SMS for multiple Group 1 organisations, with trainers that also understand the constraints faced by small organisations.<br>
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<b>Audience</b><br>
This course is intended for Chief Executives, Safety Systems Managers, and other staff involved with implementing and utilising SMS.<br>
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<td>15-16 November 2018</td>
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<td>4-5 March 2019</td>
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<td>Dunedin</td>
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<td>Ardmore Airport, Auckland</td>
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<td>(<a href="mailto:enquiries@asms.co.nz?subject=SMS%20In%20Practice%20Dunedin&body=Please%20register%20me%20for%20the%20SMS%20In%20Practice%20course%20in%20Dunedin%20on%2015-16 November 2018.">register</a>)</td>
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Places are limited, book now to reserve your place.<br>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-29471579538105632372018-08-31T16:47:00.000+12:002018-11-21T10:29:45.752+13:00Counter-UAS Regulation<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIdYUpTQWvUyS4W5koNNv32B1Qx6B5wJI8TUM-HZR4Cpgya8FdDDDK3V-XYvOhstgUpPWDrjI0xp_-UQFEB1uFTqGy9sLwHWbuFJlGzRCUtTd3WA0H0Q-05odj2Xt4SabO2FHIVkYx2fc/s320/iStock-864435404_high.jpg" width="320" height="202" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1008"></div>The malicious or negligent use of drones gives rise to significant risks. While the risky behaviours are subject to existing legal sanctions, the apprehension of perpetrators can be difficult.<br>
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Licensing is sometimes proposed as a means of controlling drone operations. However, licensing, even when coupled with surveillance and enforcement, does not prevent unlicensed individuals from engaging in the activity, or licensed individuals from undertaking the activity in an unsafe manner. Notwithstanding the prohibition on using a hand-held cellphone while driving, in the 2017 calendar year the New Zealand Police recorded 23,412 offences of using a hand held device for calling or texting while driving (New Zealand Police, 2018).<br>
<a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/2018/08/counter-uas-regulation.html#more"></a>Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-88530449262318702632017-07-01T21:22:00.001+12:002018-08-31T16:50:14.582+12:00Congratulations to Fire & Emergency New Zealand<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IG9faxkBHntuT0a8gWCfZNLCcRNaBd3Lfn3G7N-Vgy0_wXTi69zN3pN34A4eEecA6VKaA-cQblm2ZiuDx6iJqWOfQLTwuJa2mjHwvypDAi4rEOZ27pax5M0kpDdXxQUSR8Fz6I1cjPg/s320/FENZ-Logo+large.png" width="320" height="162" data-original-width="805" data-original-height="407"></div>ASMS congratulates Fire & Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) on the first day of their existence as a new crown entity. FENZ (<a href="https://fireandemergency.nz/">https://fireandemergency.nz/</a>) has been formed from the amalgamation of the urban-focussed New Zealand Fire Service, the National Rural Fire Authority, and territorial fire authorities.<br>
<a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/2017/07/congratulations-to-fire-emergency-new.html#more"></a>Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-3898005346294069012017-04-13T11:41:00.000+12:002018-08-31T16:50:13.980+12:00Life Flight Community Partner<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA7ka1GvXduR6pdWiB_ayeyH-6eXW4YfD3S4IQGB-LQJc9dQu6e7ofVdI2c1HuAOFicrjDqwebYOG9_JyT5JkJN6ENjBYWmxyGcuT3bKSzql332V-vI5wW8DIkDR8Ob_PJ_lGw1mm8Vw/s320/LIFL_CommPart_RG_2017.jpg" width="320" height="175" /></div>ASMS is proud to be associated with Life Flight as a Community Partner for the 2017-18 year.<br>
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On average, someone in New Zealand requires the help of Life Flight every six hours. In the last half of 2016 Life Flight flew 696 missions, of which 362 were intensive care transfers. Our contribution as a Life Flight Community Partner will pay the cost of at least one emergency flight during the current year.<br>
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<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw50JwMI_jg9aAosCEXme5BuWi6yQz0tcSaOzBO06Uw_ElJ4BjLjoPJ7fU_JXZg4dCy8RbaMlIuW3nPwTciTJY0cnF-GkncDnzL9WKbv_fAZXNjENDlVB6QbYSLVp_Qq9yas07LdFoCW0/s320/ZK-LFW.PNG" width="320" height="179" /></div>In addition to our participation in the community partnership programme, Heather also works for the Life Flight’s fixed-wing operations as their contracted and CAA-approved Quality Assurance Manager.<br>
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Visit the <a href="https://lifeflight.org.nz/">Life Flight website</a> for more information on their activities.<br>
<br>Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-40061805231393763422017-04-11T10:58:00.001+12:002018-08-31T16:50:14.017+12:00Scion Research Obtains Part 102 Certification<div style="float:right; margin-bottom:1em; margin-left:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9CVhOUhlVE5TqCFnIi0d9xC0Sq5gdc_FVS6pYPZiOa2Rxsy8yDA9kmk7jY1sk2Y_gdVlxQ1a71IaDUiKLVPCGMWXKJZ3yyX_Sypg3iCzKym8xjLIrXZ2xyS-0ZAvVf1qWmlliJfwyk8/s320/Scion+weblogo.png" width="240" height="168" /></div>Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS) congratulates Scion on the award of Part 102 certification for their UAV operations. Scion is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute (CRI) that specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors.<br>
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Scion utilises its UAVs to capture LiDAR and multi-spectral imagery for a variety of tasks. The technologies can greatly increase forest management efficiencies by allowing companies to track and guide workers on regular forestry maintenance and remediation, and issues such as fire prevention and control.<br>
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ASMS is pleased to have prepared Scion's exposition and application for certification. We integrated Scion’s existing health and safety procedures with procedures that we developed to provide a complete exposition. Attaining Part 102 certification is symbolic of Scion’s intent to complement their scientific expertise with best practice in their UAV operations.<br>
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<b>About Scion</b><br>
Scion’s purpose is to drive innovation and growth from the forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors sector to build economic value and contribute to beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. Formerly the NZ Forest Research Institute, Scion employs approximately 340 people and has its head office in Rotorua. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.scionresearch.com">www.scionresearch.com.</a>.<br>
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<b>Further Information</b><br>
For further information on Scion’s UAV operations see:<ul>
<li><a href=”http://m.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11703334”>Scion gets eye-in-the-sky head start</a>, <i>Bay of Plenty Times</i>, 2 September 2016</li>
<li><a href=” http://www.scionresearch.com/general/working-with-scion/uav-and-remote-sensing”>UAV and remote sensing</a>, Scion website</li>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-45760023159934634402017-02-20T20:06:00.000+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.077+12:00Fatigue Risk Management<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDmEep6yQ2bfBHSUwFvuOOvHx9vTnlkD6f6stHkdrjrDVRDisuNVk_FoS7KJGvD5yVayBWGIE3HZnLe6WMbSsG5Ltq8KtsJyw7pwYshRszRolUXQsb_LB4bn6JlOIekvBWI5WiGNSl0s/s320/tired_ktoine_crop.jpg" width="240" /></div>ASMS has provided a submission in response to CAA's discussion paper on fatigue risk management.<br>
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CAA proposes to update the prescriptive fatigue management requirements currently provided in Advisory Circulars, and to also provide the option for an operator to implement an Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) as an alternative. In theory this would improve the management of fatigue as the prescriptive requirements provide a "backstop" while the optional FRMS enables the operator to adopt a different system if it will better suit its requirements.<br>
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Key points in our submission are:<ul>
<li>Get a review of the scientific literature done by a suitably qualified expert, and base the regulated scheme(s) and the principles for FRMS on that review;</li>
<li>Fatigue is a safety risk, ergo no matter how it is managed it is part of the broader safety management system;</li>
<li>Don’t make assumptions about what might or might not be reasonably practicable, but instead apply analysis based on the legislative definition of reasonably practicable; and
<li>Support all safety management initiatives, including fatigue risk management, with a genuine commitment to just culture.
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We also noted that any effort to increase reporting will continued to be hampered by enforcement activities, and made reference to the proposal in our <a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/2014/01/caa-releases-asms-report.html">Review of Joining Procedures at Unmanned Aerodromes</a> that safety reports should be collected by an organisation independent of the enforcement authority.<br>
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A full copy of our submission can be accessed <a href="https://tinyurl.com/zmdzp4j">here</a>.<br>
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<font size=-2>Image courtesy of <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ktoine/">Ktoine</a>. Used under Creative Commons Licence <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">CC BY-SA 2.0</a>.</font>Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-57033959274301090682017-02-18T21:25:00.001+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.188+12:00Tiro 360 Part 102 Certification<div style="float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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Aviation Safety Management Systems (ASMS) congratulates <a href="http://tiro360.co.nz/">Tiro 360 Ltd</a> on the award of Part 102 certification for their UAV operations. Tiro 360's mission is to transform industries with better information, using a range of technologies to deliver information products that are visually powerful, highly accurate and instantly usable.<br>
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Tiro 360 provides a broad range of services backed up by proven expertise, including:<br />
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<li>topographic survey and mapping</li>
<li>crop health and precision agriculture</li>
<li>industrial inspection using specialised sensors</li>
<li>applied use of GIS for analysis, asset management, and modelling</li>
<li>data integration across multiple software and hardware platforms</li>
<li>avionics design and electronic engineering</li>
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If specialised equipment is needed for your job they can design, build, and fly it.
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ASMS is pleased to have prepared Tiro 360's exposition and application for certification. Privileges available under the certificate include operating at night, over persons or property, and within low flying zones.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-50940273325959596312017-01-26T09:00:00.000+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.114+12:00ASMS Congratulates Fighter Jets NZ<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucYEt8Pc7RIGametjk8nEzmOv4M0RhAeKX5dfN2JyjjRJQl9YCR6lM5WlGiYXVN1SgOKJPBWt_YH9GqVjSnCvvuzjngr5ottJPifzu-yXRC8HByclZqYUqcIob7uX-tmgunQqDo4aUW4/s320/ZK-EJA.jpg" width="320" height="180" /><br><font size=-2>ZK-EJA, the L-39C operated by <a href="http://fighterjets.nz/">Fighter Jets.nz</a>.</font></div>Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS) congratulates <a href="http://fighterjets.nz/">Fighter Jets.nz</a> on the award of their Part 115 Adventure Aviation Operator Certificate. We are proud to have project managed the application process and developed the exposition for the Fighter Jets.nz operation.<br>
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Fighter Jets.nz is based in Tauranga and operates the Aerovodochody L-39C, a tandem 2-seat jet training aircraft. The L-39C has a top speed of Mach 0.8, equating to 910km/h at altitudes up to 3,600ft AMSL. The L-39 is also one of the most popular warbird aircraft: over 220 are registered in the United States, with 118 of those being the L-39C variant.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-25364427599828485692017-01-17T21:33:00.000+13:002018-08-31T16:50:13.894+12:00Farewell to Strikemasters NZ6362 and NZ6370<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5rR0R-EOJm6p4DYrfHHzZPPiSdykjnXUcJ9KL39gDn1VPiXtHMt-Yk_2IHVhJo7_pmNJIwi_JxtaJyk0Z6yTHYiANt8nOAQiU6RrZhUFntN85wgLzI2cj8lzt3RasznH4C8bAgnRhwc/s650/NZ6362+and+NZ6370.jpg" width="650" /><br>
<font size=-2>Photo credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Strikemaster-Club-157738700958584/">Strikemaster Club Facebook page</a>.</font><br>
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Brett Nicholls, Chief Executive and owner of Strikemaster Ltd, has announced that NZ6362 and NZ6370 will shortly depart New Zealand's shores.
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It is with some sadness that I would like to inform you that both my Strikemasters and all spares have been sold to Blue Air Training based in Las Vegas, USA. I understand Blue Air Training has eight Strikemasters and a significant inventory of spare – with my two, they will have four ex RNZAF Strikemasters.<br>
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The decision to sell was not taken lightly, however it has to be acknowledged that the landscape for Strikemaster operations has changed significantly over the last few months which had the potential to drastically increase the maintenance costs on the aircraft and the length of time each aircraft would be out of the air.<br>
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It came to light in the fourth quarter of last year that this company purchased all Strikemaster and Jet Provost spares from Australia (our main source of spare parts) and they have an extremely close relationship with a company in the UK who has the other significant inventory of Strikemaster spare parts. Obviously, with the reduction in spare part availability it meant that running a Pt 115 operation was going to be increasingly difficult and significantly more costly.<br>
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I would like to thank the Strikemaster team for all their support over the years – Dave, Mark, Dean, Heather, Shooter, Paul and the Pioneer team. It has been fun. The Tauranga airshow on Saturday will be the last time these two aircraft will be displayed in front of a New Zealand – a bittersweet moment for all involved.<br>
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Time seems to have flown by since July 2012 when Strikemaster Ltd <a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/2012/07/asms-congratulates-strikemaster-ltd.html">first gained Part 115 certification</a> and ordinary New Zealanders were able to experience a flight in these iconic aircraft. Thanks Brett for bringing these two Strikemasters back to New Zealand and giving everyone this opportunity.<br>
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<a href="https://www.blueairtraining.com/">Blue Air Training</a> provides contract Close Air Support (CAS) training to conventional and special operations personnel from all branches of military service. In 2015, their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blueairtraining/">Facebook page</a> included a post noting that they had been awarded a contract to provide 1,000 flight hours per year of CAS training for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs).<br>
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Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-60406072549958046002016-12-23T12:48:00.000+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.212+12:00Quadcam Drones Part 102 Certification<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGLAw7_Z139GTGEt2XLzX9_T6Dj8GlImFJU6BBfoXWWgTEAeK24w8vhUtlk225Vx6L-lHDZGe61tA9NcHg2K8sZCqT2AfTftaLkSotM4EvFRd_0q7YVRzum1lJtkFCPeUhSsun2-rVB4E/s400/Quadcam_MauiA.png" width="240"/><font size=-2><br>Maui A Platform vent stack lightening rod inspection<br>Photo: <a href="http://www.quadcam.nz/">Quadcam Drones Ltd</a></font></div>
Aviation Safety Management Systems (ASMS) congratulates <a href="http://www.quadcam.nz/">Quadcam Drones Ltd</a> on the award of Part 102 certification for their UAV operations. Quadcam's services include detailed inspection in the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and Utility industries, NDVI vegetation surveys and mapping, farm mapping, and general photography and videography.<br>
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ASMS is pleased to have prepared Quadcam's exposition and application for certification. Privileges available under the certificate include operating at night, over persons or property, and within low flying zones.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-52326645678847874232016-12-12T20:55:00.000+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.139+12:00Interpine Part 102 Certification<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXO77xv5T0bD927oZVJwOqn9nuMjyjV-thlZhIZvwib7vQoFz9xsorEkCLzbEBTlFR7eXDtA2RYNGdMj4h_dtVbnT5A6DE25vMNZDNgO3KrapWEASP0XdvBNJ2yHMqagsXWoVYjNNW58/s320/Interpine_Controlled_Burn.jpg" width="240"/><font size=-2><br>Footage of a controlled rural fire burn.<br>Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkXZV951d34">Interpine on Youtube</a>.</font></div>Aviation Safety Management Systems Ltd (ASMS) congratulates Interpine Group on the award of Part 102 certification for their UAV operations.<br>
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<a href="http://www.interpine.co.nz">Interpine Group</a> is the first forestry and/or rural fire related UAV provider to obtain Part 102 certification. Privileges available under the certificate include operating at night, above 400ft AGL, over persons or property, and within low flying zones.<br>
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ASMS is pleased to have worked closely with Interpine Group on their certification application. We integrated Interpine Group's existing operating, maintenance, and safety procedures together with procedures that we developed to provide a complete exposition.<br>
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For more information see <a href="http://www.interpine.co.nz//news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=270">Interpine's post</a>. To see more about Interpine's use of UAVs in rural fire, see <a href="http://www.interpine.co.nz//news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=271">this post</a>, <a href="http://www.interpine.co.nz//news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=275">this post</a> and associated <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkXZV951d34">Youtube clip of a controlled burn</a>.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-70039219466504717542016-10-31T15:10:00.001+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.398+12:00ASMS Silver Sponsor of NZ UAV Industry ConferenceAviation Safety Management Systems is pleased to annouce that it is a silver sponsor of the 2017 NZ UAV Industry Conference. Andrew is also presenting in the late morning session on the second day of the conference, giving a talk on his paper <a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/2016/07/human-harm-from-falling-unmanned.html">Human Harm from a Falling Unmanned Aircraft</a>.<br>
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The conference will be hosted at the Auckland University of Technology, 13-14 February 2017. Come and see us at our trade stand and hear Andrew's presentation. Further details on the conference are available <a href="https://www.airshare.co.nz/NZUAVConference">here</a>, including a draft conference programme.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-87573271066239968402016-10-26T21:56:00.000+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.546+12:00We're RebrandingIf you've visited here before you might notice that things look a little different; that's because we're rebranding!<br>
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The typeface is clean, modern, and simple, reflecting our professionalism and the level of clarity we bring to difficult problems. The logo device reflects our aviation heritage, representing a wing (grey) with slats extended (blue).<br>
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We're in the process of rolling out our branding across our website, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AviationSafetyManagementSystems/">facebook</a>, business cards and stationery. Keep an eye out for our new branding on the next communications you receive from us.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-44859344127309340712016-09-29T22:25:00.000+13:002018-08-31T16:50:14.065+12:00Interview with sUAS News<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em;margin-bottom:1em;">
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Andrew Shelley was recently interviewed by Patrick Egan of <a href="http://www.suasnews.com/">sUAS News.com</a>. Ostensibly about Andrew's recent paper “Human Harm from a Falling Unmanned Aircraft”, the three-part interview covers a wide range of drone-related topics.<br />
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You can listen to the podcast here:
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/suasnews/2016/09/16/implications-for-drone-regulation">Part 1</a> (16 mins),
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/suasnews/2016/09/23/implications-for-drone-regulation-part-2">Part 2</a> (32 mins),
<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/suasnews/2016/09/28/implications-for-drone-regulation-part-3">Part 3</a> (37 mins).<br />
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At the time of writing, the subject paper tops the most popular papers list of the <i>International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace</i>. A brief abstract for the paper is available on the <a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/2016/07/human-harm-from-falling-unmanned.html">ASMS website</a>, and the full paper is available for download from <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2016.1120">http://dx.doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2016.1120</a>.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-67570893211108529772016-09-18T19:48:00.000+12:002018-08-31T16:50:14.337+12:00Weed Control by Drone<div style="float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em;"><img border="0" width=240 src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ar-xXIzxepPv0Z6XeWBft_MXpM2Vtn_AG3q1FPiULrcTL-0i7lvgIHSgWKNf83v7r5bThrzfC8hesB7Yl2JA1NhPgJwWTVoqM3SvAaPgSsIZ4Fm72VTKRIkQbvHRVqGUKk2ngXcjiyU/s1600/flightworks-car.jpg" /></div>ASMS' client Flightworks expects to spring in to action with as warm and wet weather delivers ideal growing conditions for weeds. Utilising custom-built unmanned aircraft, Flightworks can precisely map the location of weeds and then precisely deliver spray to just the areas where it is required. This service is ideal when weeds are located in sensitive areas, such as estuaries and beside waterways.<br>
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Flightworks is certified under Civil Aviation Rule Part 102. As part of that certification, Flightworks was required to meet relevant requirements from the Part 137 agricultural operations rules, hold appropriate spray and chemical-handling qualifications, and demonstrate rigorous risk and safety management practices. As an additional assurance of competence, pilots are required to undergo and annual assessment administered by a CAA-approved Part 141 flight training organisation.<br>
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For more information on Flightworks' services and the benefits of utilising unmanned aircraft see the <a href="http://www.flightworks.nz/articles/">articles</a> on Flightworks' website.
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-31598745760468160292016-07-05T22:00:00.000+12:002018-08-31T16:50:13.955+12:00Human Harm from a Falling Unmanned AircraftASMS Principal Andrew Shelley recently published the paper "A Model of Human Harm from a Falling Unmanned Aircraft: Implications for UAS Regulation", published in the <i>International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace</i>.<br>
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In this paper Andrew quantifies the human harm, in the form of fatalities and skull fractures, which could occur as a result of an unmanned aircraft falling from a height. The analysis is used to establish the maximum height at which an unmanned aircraft can be flown over people to achieve a level of safety consistent with the rate of ground fatalities from General Aviation. The maximum height is dependent on the aircraft mass and the population density of people on the ground below.<br>
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The results are used to inform a critical evaluation of recent recommendations from the FAA-chartered “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force (RTF) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)” and the “Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee”. The recommendations from these committees derive from assumptions that do not reflect the risks of flying over groups of people, and particularly over crowds.<br>
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The New Zealand CAA’s rules allowing flight over people who have granted consent are also considered, and this paper recommends that maximum height limits should be specified even when consent has been granted. The New Zealand CAA, in some instances, grant approvals to fly over people without consent, and parachutes are one factor considered in granting such an approval. Andrew analyses the ability of parachutes to effectively reduce the speed of descent, and show that for lighter aircraft a parachute may allow operation over relatively dispersed groups of people.<br>
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A copy of the full paper may be downloaded from: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2016.1120">http://dx.doi.org/10.15394/ijaaa.2016.1120</a>.<br>
Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-67410121440100117212016-06-27T12:44:00.001+12:002018-08-31T16:50:14.324+12:00SMS is more than just flying!Does your SMS provider promise you a system that primarily addresses Flight Safety, or is focussed primarily on your flying operations? Is your SMS provider focussed solely on Civil Aviation requirements and paying little attention to workplace health and safety regulation?<br>
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If you answered yes to either of these questions then you could be at significant risk of failing to meet your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The Health and Safety at Work Act makes it clear that the business has a primary duty of care to ensure that no hazard in the workplace harms any person, worker or otherwise. You must assess all of your hazards, evaluating the likelihood and consequence of harm occuring, and then work through a structured process to ensure that all hazards are appropriately controlled.<br>
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After years of detailed regulation by the CAA, most flight-related risks are adequately controlled. But what about hangar risks, electrical safety, and working from heights? And do you have a culture that encourages effective worker participation and active safety reporting? <a href="http://www.asms.co.nz/p/contact-us.html">Talk to us today</a>.Andrew Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05873848443926006773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393568024366887234.post-78656564201604098262016-05-13T15:07:00.000+12:002018-08-31T16:50:14.460+12:00Application of New Zealand Privacy Law to Drones<div style="float:right;"><a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mt-martha-woman-snapped-sunbaking-in-gstring-by-real-estate-drone/news-story/c3eaaeb6318d7f01dcb4394da968340a" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Mk2Z_3WaJv-jptkn-AkIajjHhL4x7XeVXmJEA98PVDD4GJK6I9hszQwpECld48OxBP92RNLIMJCkm7MsG6FH5LcwwayUhoFeuU5CB7hUW3clXAdju__4KOBoRGZggO_mgjFH6Cnbjm4/s320/Sunbathing.png" /></a><div class="caption" style="font-size:80%">
An Australian woman discovered that real estate advertisements,<br>
including a large billboard, carried an image of her sunbathing in her<br>
backyard. Would New Zealand privacy law provide adequate<br>
protection?<br>
Source: <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mt-martha-woman-snapped-sunbaking-in-gstring-by-real-estate-drone/news-story/c3eaaeb6318d7f01dcb4394da968340a">“Mt Martha woman snapped sunbaking in g-string by real<br>estate drone”, Herald Sun, 17 November 2014</a>.
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New Zealand privacy law encompasses the torts of wrongful publication of private facts and intrusion on seclusion, the Privacy Act 1993, and various provisions in the Crimes Act 1961 and the Summary Offences Act 1981. The privacy torts set a high threshold, requiring a privacy violation to be “highly offensive”, a test that is highly dependent on the circumstances of the individual case. There is considerable uncertainty over whether the privacy torts provide any effective cause of action against privacy violations by drone.<br>
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The Privacy Act creates an offence of an “interference with privacy”. One of the most likely causes of an interference with privacy involving drones is that personal information has been “collected by means that, in the circumstances of the case … intrude to an unreasonable extent upon the personal affairs of the individual concerned”.<br>
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The Privacy Act appears to provide an avenue for redress for a person who believes that they have suffered a privacy violation, but there are significant hurdles to overcome. Two particular problems are:<ul>
<li>The victim may not be able to see the pilot, and there are unlikely to be any identifying characteristics on the drone, meaning that it will be very difficult to hold a specific individual accountable.</li>
<li>In a test case in 2015, the Privacy Commissioner held that if a drone is not recording then there is no information collected, so no information privacy principle can be violated and there is no interference with privacy.</li>
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There are sufficient uncertainties in the application of the current body of tort and statute that a person upset by unwelcome surveillance cannot be sure of an acceptable resolution, even when that surveillance takes place in a location where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.<br>
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New Zealand’s current privacy framework requires clarification to better accommodate the challenges posed by drones. Some of the modifications could potentially be achieved by way of a code of practice issued under the Privacy Act, which may provide a relatively low-cost means of setting the standard of acceptable behaviour. Challenges will still remain because the characteristics of drone technology make it difficult to identify the operator, which in turn makes it difficult to obtain any legal remedy. Such challenges may mean that in some instances an alternative, more direct means of intervening to protect one’s right to privacy would be efficient.<br>
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<b>Source:</b><br>
This article summarises key aspects of the recent paper:<br>
<div style="margin-left:2em;">Shelley, Andrew (2016) “Application of New Zealand Privacy Law to Drones”, <i>Policy Quarterly</i>, 12(2):73-79, May.</div>
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A copy of the full paper can be downloaded from the <a href="http://igps.victoria.ac.nz/publications/publications/show/368">Policy Quarterly website</a> or <a href="http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1318856">Andrew’s author page on SSRN</a>.<br>
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