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Understanding the Value of
UAVs in a Water Utility
Presenter: Chris Kahn, New Jersey American Water
Co-presenter: Eric Gakstatter, DMG
Presented at: Esri Water Conference
Orlando, Fl
February 8, 2017
AGENDA
•UAV Glossary
•NJAW Proof of Concept
•UAV Regulations
•UAV Technology
•The Possibilities
UAV Glossary
• UAV/UAS/Drone. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
• Rotorcraft. Helicopter-type of UAV.
• Fixed-wing. Airplane-type of UAV.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The federal
gov’t agency that make the rules for flying UAVs
in the US.
NJAW Proof of Concept
Proven Benefits of “Copter” UAS
• Inspection
Assist & Prioritize Facility Inspection
3D model critical low-lying infrastructure
Access impassible sites
• Public Relations
Feature Large Investment Projects
• GIS Mapping
Assist mapping 100’s of main extensions / year
Fast / 12x higher resolution – valves visible
Provide field crews faster ability to locate assets
Equipment / Rust - Logan Tank
New Construction 16” Crossing - Salem New Damage – Cherry Hill
Inspection
New Construction
Algae Bloom
The Rules
Hobby use – <400 ft, max 55 lbs, line of sight. Don't fly over groups of people. No FUI flying.
Commercial use (Part 107) - <400 ft, max 55 lbs, line of sight, 16+ yrs old, FAA Remote pilot certificate (~20 hrs of study and 70% score on FAA test), clear of airports, can’t fly over people not involved in the project.
www.uas.faa.gov
The Technology
Airframes – rotorcraft vs. fixed-wing
The Technology
Sensors - RGB digital camera, NDVI, thermal, etc.
The Technology
Mission planning/control software.
The Technology
Image processing software.
The Possibilities
Eric Gakstatter
Principal Consultant
Discovery Management Group
Mobile: 541/829-3443
Chris Kahn
Sr. GIS Project Manager
New Jersey American Water