Cambridge UAV

Aerial Survey of Fragile or Difficult to Reach Structures

The Rise of the UAV

• Commercial advances in micro and surface mount technology make UAV survey possible.

• Rapid increases in energy density give power sources suitable for sustained flight

• Multi channel positioning systems provide stability.

• HD video and microwave links provide quality of image suitable for inspection.

The case for Aerial Survey

• Record of visual inspections required.

• Health and Safety requirements for safe working at height.

• Access to Fragile or difficult to reach structures.

• Reduction in use of scaffolding and access structures.

• Quick deployment, zero clear up, minimal intrusion to site.

• Instant access to video files after landing. Simple file sharing to all parties

Regulations

• ALL commercial UAV operations are governed by the Civil Aviation Authority

• ALL operators must have a PFAW – Permission For Aerial Work

• ALL operators must have in place adequate liability insurance to cover UAV operations

• Check Pilots’ license card. Ensure aircraft is listed on reverse.

• Pilot MUST maintain VLOS with aircraft

Flight Planning

• Cambridge UAV handle all aviation related flight planning & NOTAMs

• Landowners permissions required.

• Local Authority notification required for road intrusions.

• Maximum height of 120 metres

• Maximum distance of 500 metres

• 50 metres exclusion from person, vehicles and buildings outside of control

Ground Operations

• Observers and Consultants welcome and encouraged to attend flight ops but must be under control of PIC

• Live Video Downlink provides easy direction of survey, problem areas can be spotted and examined in detail.

• Unique ‘birds-eye’ viewpoint.

Images can easily be extracted from video files for records, email or presentations using the simplest of software.

Budget

• Operations consist of ;

• CAA approved Pilot in Command

• Skilled camera/payload operator

• Supply of digital media

• Price - £800 per day +vat £500 per half day +vat

• Travel above 2 hours and accommodation where required are in addition.

Contact

• 01480 493800

• 07890 258634

• enquiries@cambridgeuav.co.uk

• www.cambridgeuav.co.uk