Abstract
Considering the exponential growth of drone technology and its expected economic effect [1], the Hungarian Government called on the industrial and academic sectors for an innovative cooperation in the field of intelligent autonomous mobility. The tender was launched by the Institute of Transport Sciences Non-profit Ltd. (ITS) last December, and among the winners was the joint tender of the Mould Tech Systems Ltd., the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and the University of Public Service (UPS). The common research is focusing on the implementation of a special Vertical Take-Off and Landing Unmanned Aircraft System (VTOL UAS)-based meteorological support system which is to measure the lower parts of the atmosphere within the planetary boundary layer (PBL). The researchers of UPS are examining the legal issues of operational conditions, flight authorization, flight safety aspects concerning the identification of potential dangers, and the airworthiness issues and will formulate their recommendations. In this paper the authors introduce the numbers of issues that have to be solved in favour of the safe and legal VTOL UAS operation.
Highlights
The reliable, short- and medium-term meteorological forecasts are necessary for manned and unmanned aviation, but a growing demand appears from different parts of the economic sector, such as green energy settlements, transportation, agriculture, building industry etc
Electrical motors of the VTOL UA are powered by LiPo-battery, which is able to lift it until the required level, and besides it must be highdegree resistant to temperature, wind, and precipitation
If the tested UAS meets the requirements of the standard, Notified Body (NOBO) will issue a certificate of conformity, the manufacturer can affix the CE marking, and class identification label to the product and the product can be marketed within the European Union (EU)
Summary
The reliable, short- and medium-term meteorological forecasts are necessary for manned and unmanned aviation, but a growing demand appears from different parts of the economic sector, such as green energy settlements, transportation, agriculture, building industry etc. Knowing the fact that the operation of an unmanned aircraft itself means potential risk for the general aviation in the air, and people and assets on the ground, researchers of UPS going to elaborate a concept of operation (ConOps) how the VTOL UAS will enter service. This concept would include conditions of legal operation, the minimum requirements of certification and suggestions for risk mitigation
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