Become a U.S. Commercial Drone Pilot by John Deans

Author:John Deans [John Deans]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Robotics, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Models
Publisher: Self-Counsel Press
Published: 2016-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

2.3 Finding Aerial Observers

Sometimes you may have difficulty obtaining the observer, but there are some good alternatives and quick solutions that can cover this requirement. My first source for observers are my teenage daughters, and then my buddies. The family group can be compensated with small amounts of cash and the second with beer after the bird has landed safely.

Another good alternative observer is the client who is paying you for the aerial service. I have found that a large percentage of clients want to be present during the flight just for curiosity’s sake, and they wish to play the role of “director” so the correct things are filmed and the negative aspects of any area are avoided. Ask the client if he or she would be comfortable serving the role as an official UAV aerial observer. The vast majority will jump at the chance, which will give you a free and energetic observer with a vested interest in the process and outcome.

There have been a few times where my UAV attracted people who then came over while I was piloting by myself to ask questions. A couple of times this was useful since I immediately put them to use as observers. After I gave them a quick briefing on how to relay the UAV’s position to me and the key points of drone observation, they became beneficial to the flight. As long as it was not a multi-battery extended session, most were quite happy to be of service and enjoyed participating in the UAV activity.

These helter-skelter methods of obtaining observers can become unreliable and inconsistent when your business activity increases. It will be at that point that hiring a young person may become necessary. Finding someone during the summer will not be difficult, but during the school year may be a challenge which may force you to up the compensation level.

However you obtain your observer, make sure he or she has sufficient eyesight. In other words, do not pick some kid with thick glasses who cannot make out an object more than 100 yards away. Also steer clear of people who don’t seem to be able to focus or constantly check their cell phones to view their texts or Facebook updates. Your observer may save your bird or prevent a catastrophic aerial event if he or she can focus and notice the airborne threat before it becomes a serious problem, so be picky when choosing.

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