Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
www.uasinternational.com
THE INDUSTRY LEADER INDRONES | RPA | UAVs
S
T A N D A R D
INTE
RNA TI ONA
LUAS
Safety Assurance for Unmanned Aircraft
The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) International Standard is the first universal standard that encompasses all sectors of the unmanned aircraft industry.
The UAS International Standard has been developed to ensure that all remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) are operated safely and in accordance with
internationally recognised standards.
These new standards have been developed by safety experts in the field of UAS certification and in consultation with the UAS industry, aviation safety regulators
and the aviation insurance sector.
WORLD CLASS STANDARDThe UAS International Standard is the first of its type in that the standard has been developed to align with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) guidelines released in March 2015. The UAS International Standard also satisfies or exceeds local UAS regulatory and certification standards as prescribed by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
PANEL OF CERTIFIED UAS OPERATORSOnly UAS operators that have been certified by local aviation regulatory authorities and audited against the UAS International Standard will be visible on the centralised database. Once a UAS/Drone/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operator has been registered on the database, all operational specifications, details of key personnel and safety audit reports will be available online to UAS International Standard member organisations. Through
an online portal, UAS International Standard members are able to identify all registered operators according to the services offered across various contexts including media/broadcasting, sports activities, agricultural operations, aerial photography, power and pipeline inspections, resource sector, law enforcement and other specialist UAS applications. A full history of their relevant experience and previous assignments in these specialist categories will also be available.
SAFETY ASSURANCECompliance with the UAS International Standard provides users with the confidence and assurance that the UAS operators they retain meet the highest levels of safety and are compliant with all relevant legislative requirements. All registered operators will be comprehensively insured through QBE Insurance under their policy to UAS sector.
UAS International Standard – the safety assurance for unmanned aircraft.
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT –
INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION
Safety and technical standards are only relevant if they achieve their stated objectives.
As UAS technology continues to evolve, the diversity of unmanned aircraft applications continues to expand.
The UAS International Standard has been developed by recognised leaders in the UAS/Drone/RPA industry with extensive consultation with the end users of UAS services.
In close liaison with industry associations and regulatory authorities, the UAS International Standard applies across all UAS applications.
STANDARDS ASSESSMENT –
CERTIFIED UAS AUDITORS
Before any operator of unmanned aircraft is registered on the UAS International panel, they will be assessed by experienced and certified UAS auditors.
All UAS International auditors are trained and accredited by Southpac Aerospace – an internationally acclaimed registered training organisation.
Southpac Aerospace has been operating for over 15 years and provides specialist aviation training courses in over 20 countries across four continents. Their RPAS Lead Auditor Certification Course is a world first.
MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS –
SAFETY OVERSIGHT
Ongoing oversight of the Standard is provided by UAS International in close cooperation with QBE Australia.
QBE has proudly been involved with the aviation industry for over half a century and has been underwriting UAS risks for more than 10 years. As the largest aviation insurer in Australasia, QBE works closely with the industry to ensure insight, and the ability to provide insurance solutions, to a broad range of aviation risks. QBE continues to assist its customers and the community in this space by providing an insurance solution that advocates risk management, accident prevention and airmanship.
S
T A N D A R D
INTE
RNA TI ONA
L
UAS
HOW IS THE UAS INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ASSURED?A fundamental component of any safety system is how standards are developed, assessed and maintained. To be effective and consistently applied the UAS International Standard satisfies each of the below elements.
👥 📋 ⚙
✓
S
T A N D A R D
INTE
RNA TI ONA
L
UAS
ENGAGEMENT MODEL
CLIE
NTS
PAN
EL O
F AU
DIT
ED
UA
SI O
PER
ATO
RS
• Agricultural Operations• Law Enforcement• Media• Resource Sector
• Aerial surveillance• EMS• Aerial Imagery• Environment
Agreement between UASI and Certified UAS Operators: • Conduct safety oversight and risk based audits • Review of operational personnel• Incident and occurrence reporting
• Database of regional, industry-specific, experienced operators
• Drones for various applications
Benefits to members:• Referral of specialist work for approved and
compliant operators• Reduced insurance premiums for panel members
👤📰
S
T A N D A R D
INTE
RNA TI ONA
L
UAS
The UAS International Standard has been based upon the: ICAO Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Manual (March 2015) Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Pt 101/102 Client and Industry specific requirements ICAO Annex 19 Safety Management Systems
Founding partner
OVERVIEW OF THE UAS INTERNATIONAL STANDARD SYSTEM
Launched in collaboration with founding partners QBE Australia and The Nine Network, The UAS International Standard represents a one-stop solution through which the emerging UAS sector will be able to mature and grow whilst ensuring the highest degree of safety and risk assurance relevant to the specific nature of various UAS applications. The development of this world-first standard represents a key safety milestone for the general public, those engaging the services of unmanned systems as well as air carriers/passengers sharing the skies with the rapidly growing fleet of drones worldwide.
The UAS International Standard has been developed based on the latest industry best-practices whilst also taking into consideration the specific requirements relevant to the scope of work for each potential client accessing the panel of audited operators. This allows for a tailored solution whereby only operators who meet all criteria relevant to the clients’ needs are registered on the panel of audited UAS operators.
Safety oversightRisk-based
Audits
“The UAS International Standard is fast becoming the universal benchmark in providing high-level assurance to both corporations and the general public that unmanned aircraft activities can be conducted safely and in compliance with all
regulatory requirements”
Ron Bartsch, Chairman, UAS International Pty Ltd
UA
SI A
UD
ITO
RS
S
T A N D A R D
INTE
RNA TI ONA
L
UAS
UAS International Pty Ltd Suite 3, 7 Wongala Crescent, Beecroft NSW 2119 Australia
Tel +61 2 9980 7792 Fax +61 2 9980 7715 [email protected] www.uasinternational.com
AUDITING | CONSULTING | CERTIFICATION LEGAL | INSURANCE | TRAINING
UAS International provide comprehensive support for Unmanned Aviation Systems
across all their applications
THE UAS INTERNATIONAL TEAM
Jim Coyne Technical Director, UAS International Pty LtdJim joins the team with a depth of experience in aviation technology, particularly in unmanned aircraft systems. Jim holds a Bachelor of Engineering with honours in Electronics and Communications from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia and a Master of Science in Aerosystems Engineering from Loughborough University of Technology, UK. Jim spent over 21 years with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) commencing as an airworthiness engineer and later as the Section Head of Aircraft Systems and New Technologies in the Airworthiness Branch. More recently Jim was also the Australian representative and Chair of the International Civil Aviation Organisation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Group.
Ron Bartsch Chairman, UAS International Pty LtdRon Bartsch has over 30 years’ experience in the aviation industry in a variety of senior operational, safety and regulatory roles. Ron is a Director of the Australian Association of Unmanned Systems (AAUS) and recently completed his thesis on the legal aspects of RPAS operations with the University of Sydney. As former head of safety and regulatory compliance at Qantas Airways Limited and a senior manager with the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority Ron has operational, safety and regulatory experience across all sectors of the aviation industry. Ron is also a member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal as an aviation specialist.
Simon Hooper UAS Underwriter, QBE AustraliaSimon Hooper has been a key member of the QBE Australia aviation team since 2012, underwriting business locally and across New Zealand, the South Pacific and Asia. As the only dedicated UAS underwriter for any Australian-based insurer, Simon has quickly positioned himself as an expert in his field. Beginning as a trainee pilot in the Royal Australia Air Force, Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Aviation from Swinburne University, completed his Tier 1 accreditation and is recognised as a Charter Insurance Professional by the Australia and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance.
