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BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) Acronyms & Abbreviations General It should be noted that the terminology related to RPAS operations continues to evolve and therefore this Glossary is not exhaustive. The terms listed below are a combination of the emerging ICAO definitions, other 'common use' terms which are considered to be acceptable alternatives, and a number of ‘legacy’...
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BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) ATCU Air Traffic Control Unit Air Traffic Management Air Traffic Service ATSU Air Traffic Service Unit Aerodrome Traffic Zone BMFA British Model Flying Association BNUC Basic National UAS Certificate BNUC-S Basic National UAS Certificate-Small BVLOS Beyond Visual Line of Sight FISO Flight Information Service Officer...
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BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) MALE Medium Altitude Long Endurance MATZ Military Aerodrome Traffic Area MEMS Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems Mandatory Occurrence Reporting MTOM Maximum Take-off Mass National Aviation Authority NOTAM Notice to Airman NPPL National Private Pilot’s License NQE (SUA) National Qualified Entity (Small Unmanned Aircraft) Original Equipment Manufacturer Post-Crash Management...
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BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) Small Unmanned Aircraft SUSA Small Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft Temporary Danger Area TQC2 Trained, Qualified, Competent and Current Unmanned Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System(s) UAS-c UAS Commander UAS-p UAS Pilot (legacy term) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(s) (legacy term) UAV-p UAV Pilot (legacy term) Visual Flight Rules...
BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) Table of Contents Amendment Record Acronyms & Abbreviations Contents Systems Chapter 1 Design & Manufacturing Organisation Design Flight Envelope Air Vehicle Characteristics Design Features Construction Electrical Power Provision and Distribution Propulsion System Fuel System Flight Management System (FMS) Navigation Guidance 1.10 Other Avionics...
BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) Design Flight Envelope Item Detail Ceiling Height: <400ft As per VLOS rules Operating Radius*: <500m VLOS rules Maximum Operating Altitude: 16,404ft AMSL Maximum Operating Range 4,000m Maximum Endurance (with payload): Approximately 27 Minutes MTOW 734g Maximum Surface Wind for Take-off*: 10m/s (19.5Kts) Maximum Operating Temperature:...
7cm (2.7in) Antenna. 4 x Omni-Directional, Circularly Polarised, 70mm Video Data Downlink: Antenna. The Mavic Pro is controlled by DJI’s proprietary quad-antennae design. Each of the four legs of the Video / Control Link notes: Mavic Pro contains a high-powered antenna, all constantly broadcasting the live video feed and receiving control commands from any direction.
BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) 1.4 Design Features Item Detail Propulsion Layout: Quadcopter design with corner positioned puller rotors. Modes of Operation There are three flight modes available. • P-Mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilises the GPS and Obstacle Sensing System to automatically stabilise itself, navigate between obstacles or track a...
Cell Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery Power Output: 4 cell 11.4 volts / 3830mAh Battery Design: Standard Lithium Polymer DJI Independent Balance and Power – multi- Battery Connectors: 1.7 Propulsion System Detail Motors: 4 x DJI Motors Size – 30 x 27mm Max Power –...
VOLUME 2 (MP) 1.12 Landing aids The DJI Mavic Pro has an auto land system when the failsafe is triggered, signal is lost or battery is low. It will also avoid objects in its way when returning to base. 1.13 Payloads The DJI Mavic Pro has an integral payload consisting of a three-axis gimbal &...
Control system failure • Sensor failures 1.18 Ground Control Station DJI Go 4, Drone Deploy, Any other compatible applications. 1.19 Service Life, Maintenance Schedules & Inspection PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE • All maintenance will be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
BRIGHTSKY DRONES VOLUME 2 (MP) 1.20 Spares All spares are inspected for damage / imperfections from the manufacturing / delivery process on arrival to the maintenance facility. 1.21 Repair BrightSky Drones endeavor to utilise manufacturer’s original parts. Our philosophy acknowledges that a SUA/SUSA is made up of a large number of parts, each critical to the operation of the craft.
The BrightSky Drones SUA/SUSA are transported between locations within a suitable and secure vehicle. The DJI Mavic Pro is stored in a purpose made carry rucksack. The rucksack holds the Mavic Pro, batteries, remotes, gimbal & camera. All peripheral equipment is kept in a secure vehicle.