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EUROPEAN CIVIL RPAS OPERATOR & OPERATIONS FORUM

Preparing the Way Forward

REMOTELY PILOTEDAIRCRAFT SYSTEMSCIVIL OPERATIONS

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PLENARY SESSION 1European Institutions

6 DECEMBER 2016

PLENARY SESSION 2European Institutions &

Federating Groups

SPLINTER SESSION 1Operations

SPLINTER SESSION 2Test Ranges

SPLINTER SESSION 3Safety, Security, Standards

SPLINTER SESSION 4Pilot Training & Qualification


SPLINTER SESSION 6National & European Status

7 DECEMBER 2016

SPLINTER SESSION 7UTM


SPLINTER SESSION 10Test Ranges & Testing

SPLINTER SESSION 11National Regulatory Status

SPLINTER SESSION 12National Regulatory Status

PLENARY SESSION 3Splinter Session Conclusions

PLENARY SESSION 4Splinter Session Conclusions

SPLINTER SESSION 9Pilot Training & Qualification

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11.00 - 12.1512.15 - 13.30 LUNCH

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EVENTOVERVIEW

17.30 - 19.00 DRINkS IN THE BAR OF THE ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY

11.00 - 12.1512.15 - 13.30 LUNCH

The splinter session conclusions, drawn up by session moderators, in coordination with the speakers & with inputs from the audience, will be presented to the conference attendees in plenary session. The conclusions will include: a) Short overview of the current situation; b) The bottlenecks identified; c) Recommendations on the way forward.

After the conference, the presented conclusions will be compiled into a single document that will be made available to all conference attendees, all European Union institutions & agencies, and the international RPAS community.

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PresentingOrganisations

& Their Affiliations

AERPAS, Spainè National RPAS association lMember of UVS InternationalAESA, Spainè National aviation authorityAgaplesion Frankfurter Diakonie Kliniken, Germanyè Hospital & potential RPAS userAir Space Drone, Franceè Geo-fencing system manufacturerAirRobot, Germanyè RPAS manufacturerBENELUX General Secretariatè General secretariat of the tripartite union (Belgium,

Netherlands, Luxembourg)BeUAS, Belgium è National RPAS association lMember of UVS InternationalBHO Legal, Germany è High technology law experts lMember of «DroneRules.EU» consortiumBlyenburgh & Co, France è Strategic RPAS consultancy, publishing, patent search lMember of «DroneRules.EU» consortium lMember of «SkyOpener» consortium lMember of UVS InternationalBTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germanyè UniversityCaballero & Hesselbarth Consulting, Germanyè Consultingfirm lMember of UVS InternationalClear Flight Solutions, The Netherlandsè RPAS manufacturer & operator lMember of UVS InternationalColibrex, Germanyè RPAS manufacturer lMember of UVS InternationalCoventry University, UKè UniversityCyberhawk Innovations, UKè RPAS operator lMember of UVS InternationalDARPAS, The Netherlandsè National RPAS association lMember of UVS InternationalDeutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), Germanyè Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP)Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC) - Direction de la Sécurité de l’Aviation Civile (DSAC), France lMember of “Conseil pour les Drones Civils” lMember of ICAO RPAS Panel lMember of JARUSDeutsche Post DHL Group, Germanyè National postal service

DJI, Chinaè Producer of civil drones (leisure & commercial) lMember of Global UTM Association lMember of UVS InternationalDrexel University, USAè UniversityDrone Flight Academy, The Netherlandsè Flight training school lMember of UVS InternationalDronePort, Belgiumè Flight training school & test range & start-up facilitator lMember of UVS InternationalDroneRules, EUè Consortium co-funded by the Executive Agency for

Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME) of EC (COSME programme)

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, USA è UniversityENAC, Italyè National aviation authorityENGIE, Franceè International energy company lMember of the French Civil Drone CouncilEUKA, Belgiumè National industry associationEUROCAE, Franceè Standards organisation lMember of UVS InternationalEUROCONTROL, Internationalè International air navigation regulatory organisation lMember of ICAO RPAS PanelEuropean Aviation Safety Agency, EUè European Union Agency lMember of European RPAS Roadmap Implementation

Coordination Group lMember of ICAO RPAS Panel lMember of JARUSEuropean Aviation Safety Center, Germanyè Non-profitinstitute lMember of UVS InternationalEuropean Parliament, EUè European Union institutionEuropean Commission:- Directorate General Internal Market, Industry,

Entrepreneurship & Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (GROWTH)

lMember of European RPAS Roadmap Implementation Coordination Group

- Directorate General Mobility & Transport (MOVE) lChair of European RPAS Roadmap Implementation

Coordination GroupEuroUSC International, UKè Qualifiedentity lMember of “DroneRules.EU“ consortium



lMember of UVS InternationalFood & Agriculture Organization (FOA), Internationalè United Nations agencyField Lab, The Netherlandsè Federation of the 5 national Dutch test rangesFrank Fuchs Consulting, Germanyè Consulting companyFrench Civil Drone Council, Franceè National public/private partnership without legal entityGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, USAè RPAS manufacturer lMember of UVS InternationalGlobal Aerospace, Franceè Aviation insurers lMember of “DroneRules.EU“ consortium lMember of UVS InternationalGlobal UTM Association (GUTMA), Switzerlandè International association registered in SwitzerlandInternational Aerospace Law & Policy Group (IALPG), Australiaè AustralianlawfirmJoint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS), Internationalè Group of representatives of national aviation authorities

from 43 countries + 2 regional aviation authorities (EASA & EUROCONTROL) that has a purpose to recommend a single set of technical, safety & operational requirements for all aspects linked to the safe operation of RPAS.


Katholieke Hogeschool VIVES, Belgiumè UniversityLufthansa Technik AG, Germanyè RPAS operatorMinistry of Infrastructure & Environment, The Netherlandsè National Dutch ministry overseeing the civil aviation

authorityNokia, Germanyè Mobile network specialists lMember of UVS InternationalNorthern Research Institute (NORUT), Norwayè Research organisationNXP Semiconductors, Germanyè Electronics manufacturerPilgrim Technology, Franceè RPAS manufacturer & operator lMember of UVS InternationalProxDynamics, Norwayè Nano RPAS manufacturer lMember of UVS InternationalRoyal Military Academy, Belgiumè National academic & research organisation lMember of UVS International

SAPRITALIA, Italyè Flight training school lMember of UVS InternationalSingle European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU)è European public/private partnership that manages the

development phase of the Single European Sky ATM Research programme.


SkyOpener, EUè Consortium co-funded by the European GNS Agency Space53, The Netherlandsè Test range lMember of UVS InternationalSyntra Limburg, Belgiumè Test rangeTrilateral Research & Consulting, UKè Experts in data protection & privacy lMember of “DroneRules.EU“ consortium lMember of UVS InternationalUAS Denmark, Denmarkè National industry network lMember of UVS InternationalUAS Norway, Norwayè National RPAS association lMember of UVS InternationalUAV-DACH, Germanyè National RPAS association lMember of UVS InternationalUniFly, Belgiumè Aviation (UTM) software development company lMember of UVS InternationalUniversity of Malta, Maltaè UniversityUniversity of Twente, The Netherlands lMember of UVS InternationalUVS Internationalè International RPAS association, registered in the

Netherlands, federating 28 national RPAS associations in 26 countries (AR, AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, CN, CO, DE, ES, FI, FR, HK, IE, IT2x, JP, KR, LV, NL, NO, PE, PT, RO, SE, UK2x, ZA) & in total representing over 3700 corporate members in 44 countries.

lMember of ICAO RPAS Panel (observer) lMember of European RPAS Roadmap Implementation

Coordination Group l Member of JARUS Stakeholder Consultation Body l Member of EASA General Aviation Sectorial Committee l Member of EASA RPAS Expert GroupViaSat, Switzerlandè Satellite related research lMember of «SkyOpener» consortium

PresentingOrganisations

& Their Affiliations



TUESDAY - 6 DECEMBER 2016

Conference Chair Peter van Blijenburgh - Blyenburgh & Co, France (Member of the DroneRules & SkyOpener Consortia) UVS International, The Netherlands

Bio Data Peter van Blijenburgh, a Dutch national, was born in The Netherlands (1948) and resides in Paris, France (since 1976). He is the CEO of Blyenburgh & Co, a French strategic consultancy company & publisher. Mr. Van Blijenburgh is the founder of EuroUVS (1997), which became UVS International in 2000. He is currently in his 10th two year mandate as president of UVS International (www.uvs-international.org), a non-profit association registered inTheNetherlandsandoperatingoutofofficesinParis,France,whichrepresentsmore than 3000 companies (manufacturers & operators) & organizations involved with RPAS/drones in 44 countries. He has instigated the creation of 14 national RPAS/drone associations, and has been the instigator of and/or participant in multiple initiatives related to RPAS/drone regulations & standards. He is the founder of the International RPAS Coordination Council, which federates 27 associations in 25 countries. He is the editor of “RPAS: The Global Perspective”, the well-respected annual RPAS/drone reference publication and is also the creator of:

- www.rpas-regulations.com, the world’s only web site dedicated to RPAS/drone regulations, which monitors 267 countries & overseas territories;

- www.uvs-info.com (a generic RPAS/drone information source), a data base of internationally registered patents relative to RPAS/drones (at system & sub-system level);

- (www.uas-patents.org) a data base of internationally registered patents relative to RPAS/drones (at system & sub-system level).

Mr. Van Blijenburgh has been implicated with RPAS/drones since 1987 & has supplied advisory services to corporate & governmental entities in Europe, the Middle East, and Far East & USA. He is a member of the ICAO RPAS Panel, European RPAS Steering Group, the EC’s RPAS Roadmap Implementation Coordination Group, EASA’s General Aviation Sectorial Committee, JARUS’ Stakeholder Consultation Body, as well as various corporate & academic advisory committees.

Plenary Session 1 - EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS

P1.1 09.00-09.15 European Legislation on Civil Drones Matthijs van Miltenburg European Parliament, ALDE, European Union Bio Data Matthijs van Miltenburg is a member of European Parliament

for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE). He is a member of the Transport Committee and the ALDE shadow rapporteur on the revision of the EASA basic regulation and former ALDE shadow rapporteur on the Parliaments own initiative report on the safe use of RPAS inthefieldofcivilaviation.

Abstract The Commission has adopted an aviation package containing a proposal for revision of EASA’s Basic Regulation so that all drones would thereafter be within the competence of EU regulation. Currently, EASA has the mandate to regulate RPAS when used in civil applications and with an operating mass of more than 150 kg. EU Member States and the national civil aviation authorities regulate civil RPAS with an operating mass of 150 kg or less, as well as model aircraft. Therefore, the European Commission asked EASA to develop a new European regulatory framework for RPAS operations and proposals for rules on low-risk RPAS operations. It proposes to regulate all RPAS at EU level and to adopt different rules based on their operations and risks. At present the European Parliament, and the Council, are discussing the proposal of the European Commission.

09.15-09.50 Development of the Future European Rules on Unmanned Aircraft

P1.2 09.15-09.25 lKoen de Vos - European Commission - Directorate General (DG) Mobility & Transport (MOVE), European Union

Bio Data Koen de Vos (Belgian, born on 21 March 1962) studied law (1985) and economics (1987) at the University of Leuven, Belgium. He started his career at the centre for development studies of the University of Antwerp (1988-89) and at the higher institute for labour studies of the University of Leuven (1990-93). He joined the services of the European Commission in 1993 to work on social and employment issues in the Coal and Steel industries and on Social Dialogue. He moved to the Transport Directorate-General in 2002 to join the Single European Sky team, working inthefieldofairtrafficmanagementtopreparethesecondSingleEuropeanSkypackage.SinceSeptember2009,hehasassumedresponsibilitiesinthefieldofaviationsafetyandenvironmentwhere he is currently working on drones.



P1.3 09.25-09.40 lAntonio Marchetto - European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), European Union

Bio Data As EASA RPAS Technologies Expert Antonio Marchetto isinvolvedonregulatoryaswellascertificationactivitiesin the civil unmanned aircrafts domain. He has been particularly engaged in the process leading to the publication of the Agency’s technical opinion on a regulatory framework for the operation of unmanned aircrafts and in the elaboration of the prototype regulation on unmanned aircraft operation. Before joining the Agency he worked for several years in the military unmanned aircraft domain being deeply involved in the nEUROn program and, previously, in the UAV demonstrator program Sky-X. He formerly carried out systems design, development and certificationactivitiesforseveralotherprograms,suchastheC27-JairlifterandtheEurofighter.Heholds a degree in Electronics Engineering from the Turin Polytechnic and a Master in Technology Management from the Stetson School of Business and Economics of Mercer University, Atlanta.

P1.4 09.40-09.50 lJean-Pierre Lentz - European Commission - Directorate General (DG) Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs (GROWTH), European Union

Bio Data Jean-Pierre Lentz is civil engineer. He joined SABCA a Belgianaerospacecompany,wherehefirstworkedonspace programmes for the European Space Agency. He led in particular the development of a European space suit. Subsequently, Jean-Pierre became assistant to the head of the company, supporting the cost reduction programme and the reorganisation of the company. He joined the European Commission in 1999 as project officer in the aeronautics unit ofDGResearch.Height yearslater, Jean-Pierre moved to DG Enterprise, where he worked on Intellectual Property and Space industrial policy. Since 2 years, Jean-Pierre is part of the team leading the work of the European Commission in the area of RPAS.

Abstract On 7 December 2015 a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the European CounciloncommonrulesinthefieldofcivilaviationwaspublishedbytheEuropeanCommission(European Aviation Package). This initiative is part of the 2015 European Commission’s ‘Aviation Strategy to Enhance the Competitiveness of the EU Aviation Sector’. Its objective is to prepare the EUaviationsafetyregulatoryframeworkforthechallengesofthenexttentofifteenyearsandthusto continue to ensure safe, secure & environmentally friendly air transport for passengers and the general public. This initiative builds on over twelve years of experience in the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 & its predecessor. This proposal must also be seen in the context of the Commission priorities of fostering jobs & growth, developing the internal market and strengthening Europe’s role as a global actor. This initiative aims at contributing to a competitive European aviation industry and aeronautical manufacturing, which generates high value-jobs and drives technological innovation. It will create an effective regulatory framework for the integration of new business models & emerging technologies. In particular this initiative proposes to create a Union framework for the safe integration of RPA into the European airspace. This presentation will highlight the major points pertaining to RPAS and will explain the way forward. This presentation will also take into account the comments to the «prototype» rules for drone operations received by EASA, subsequent to the publication of these rules in August 2016, as well as the conclusions of the RPAS stakeholders workshop on 24 Oct. 2016.

P1.5 09.50-10.05 The RPAS Outlook Study Alain Siebert - Single European Sky ATM Research

Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU), European Union

Bio Data Alain Siebert is responsible for all economical and master planning aspects of the SESAR Joint Undertaking. In this position he is also responsible for corporate risk management, performance, SESAR demonstration activities and the relationship with EASA, National Authorities and civil airspace users. Prior to joining the SESAR Joint Undertaking Alain started his career as a Management Trainee at Air France and later joined SAS Group as Executive Assistant to theChief FinancialOfficer. Hewas later promotedManager forStrategic Development & Head of Fuel Conservation under the responsibility of the Chief Operating Officer.AlainholdsaMScinManagementandwaseducatedattheToulouseBusinessSchoolandthe London School of Economics.

Abstract The presentation will focus on providing the most up to date view on the efforts undertaken by SESAR to safely integrate drones and will include the results of the recent Drones Outlook Study which focused on providing the view on the market potential of drone operations in Europe.

10.05-10.20 Panel Discussion 10.20-11.00 Break



Plenary Session 2 - EUROPEAN INSTITUTIONS & FEDERATING GROUPS

P2.1 11.00-11.15 ATM Concept of Operations Mike Lissone EUROCONTROL, International

Bio Data Mike Lissone is the RPAS ATM Integration manager for EUROCONTROL. He has been the main contributor to the development of the RPAS R&D roadmap. Seconded by EUROCONTROL to JARUS, he is the JARUS General Secretary and as such heads up the JARUS Secretariat. He is actively involved in the ICAO RPAS Panel and other international initiatives developing standards and regulation to enable RPAS integration.

Abstract The presentation will provide a clear overview where we are in RPAS integration addressing the regulatory, ATM and operational aspects. The presentation will provide an overview of the ATM CONOPS, which will drive the above mentioned integration effort and will ensure a common understanding of the issues involved.

The last part of the presentation will be used to discuss if we fully understand what the consequences are in the introduction of a new airspace user which challenges the way we have been managing aviation to date?

P2.2 11.15-11.30 JARUS State of Play Mike Lissone Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems

(JARUS), International

Bio Data Mike Lissone is the RPAS ATM Integration manager for EUROCONTROL. He has been the main contributor to the development of the RPAS R&D roadmap. Seconded by EUROCONTROL to JARUS, he is the JARUS General Secretary and as such heads up the JARUS Secretariat. He is actively involved in the ICAO RPAS Panel and other international initiatives developing standards and regulation to enable RPAS integration.

Abstract This presentation will provide a generic overview of what JARUS is and its ongoing activities. It will identify the JARUS members and clarify its role which is to collaborate to recommend technical, safetyandoperationalrequirementsforthecertificationandsafeintegrationofUASintoairspaceand at aerodromes.

ThepresentationwillalsoprovidesomefurtherdetailsontheSpecificOperationalRiskAssessment(SORA) and discuss the way forward.

P2.3 11.30-11.45 Multilateral Coordination of RPAS-related Activities Jan Molema BENELUX General Secretariat

Bio Data Jan Molema is a trained lawyer and linguist holding degrees from the Universities in Marseille, France, Freiburg, Germany and Groningen, The Netherlands. He started his professional career at the European Institutions in Brussels. n 2000 he spent 6 months at the European commission(DG Competition), and during that same year he entered the European Parliament as a policy advisor to an Member of Parliament being responsible for internal market and legal affairs. He held this post during 3 years. In 2003 he was recruited by IKEA Group to represent the company in European public and regulatory affairs, running EU wide campaignsinthefieldoftrade,competitionandinternalmarket.HewasbasedinBrusselsandheldthis position during 3 years. In 2006 he was appointed Global Payment Card Manager, responsible for the total payment card portfolio of IKEA global, being spokesperson and chief negotiator in bank relations. In 2008 he joined the Russian Real Estate company of IKEA to lead the land acquisition department. As Head of Land and Permits department he was based in Moscow. He held this post during 4 years. In 2012 he returned to government administration by joining the Benelux Union General Secretariat, where he was appointed Head of the Internal Market Department. Covering mainly Energy, Transport and Trade issues.

Abstract The Benelux Union is an intergovernmental organization that has two missions: On one hand it strengthens cross-border cooperation by removing barriers or creating new legal instruments, and on the other hand the Benelux Internal market functions as a living lab for European Integration, by facilitating pilots or creating a legal framework for innovation. The focus is on: Internal Market and Economic Union, Sustainable Development, and Justice and Home Affairs. The General Secretariat is the centre of cooperation of the Benelux Union and initiates, supports and monitors the cooperation. With around 50 policy experts and supporting staff, the General Secretariat forms the beating heart of the Benelux. The Internal Market Department strives to foster cross-border synergies on economic affairs, mobility and energy.



P2.4 11.45-12.00 The French Civil Drone Council - Activity Update Carine Donzel-Figier Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile, France (On behalf of the French Civil Drone Council)

Bio Data After a degree in engineering, Carine joined the French Civil aviation authority (DGAC, direction générale de l’aviation civile) as deputy head of the french air carriers and public intervention office, tasked with economic regulation andoversight of French aircarriers and the implementing of the French public service obligation (PSO) programme. She then joined the Airworthiness and Operations departmentwheresheheadedtheinternationalactivitiesmonitoringandoperationalqualityofficeforfouryears.Thisofficeparticipatesinelaboratingandimplementingthesafetyoversightpolicyof French aircarriers and is responsible for elaborating and implementing the ramp inspection programme in France, both on French and foreign aircarriers (technical inspection of aircraft during turn-around). As of September 2016, she joined the aeronautic department as deputy head. This departmentisinchargeofdefiningandputtingintoeffecttheaeronauticalresearch&developmentsupport policy, and of the general secretariat of the Civili Drone Council.

Abstract A dynamic drone market emerged rather quickly in France, thanks to a drone regulation dating back toapril2012 (andmodified indecember2015),allowingprofessionaluseofdronesundersomerestrictions. Now, more than 2600 drone operators exist in our country. The Civilian Drones Council was created in early 2015 in order to structure the drone industry in France, maintain links between itsvariousactorsandhelptodevelopthedronemarket.TheCouncil,whichfirstplenarywasheldoneyearago,andwhosefourthisplanifiedforthe20thofJanuary,2017,gathersdronemanufacturers,droneoperators,staterepresentatives,clusters,equipmentmanufacturers,insurancefirmsandbigdrone clients. It consists of an executive committee, and three technical committees : «Operations, uses and regulation», «technologies and safety» and «drone industry support and promotion». The latterdealswithexportmatters,privacyrights,financing,insurance,societalacceptanceofdrones.The «technologies and safety» committee elaborates the technological roadmap of the Council and proposes reasearch projects in accordance to the roadmap. The «operations, uses and regulations» committee has to identify the various operational and regulatory barriers to the full use or operation of drones and propose adequate actions to remove these barriers. At the January 2016 RPAS CivOps, we introduced the Council to the european RPAS community, now we intend to update the community on the Council’s on-going work and achievements, including on new topics : drone identificationandperformancerestrictions.

12.00-12.15 Panel Discussion 12.15-13.30 Lunch

Splinter Session 1 - OPERATIONS

S1.1 13.30-13.45 The State of RPAS-related Research in Germany Prof.Dr.Ing Uwe Meinberg Brandenburgischen Technical University (BTU)

Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany

Bio Data Professor Meinberg is leader of the chair industrial information technology. He and his team at the Brandenburgischen Technical University Cottbus-Senftenberghavebeenconductingresearchsinceseverealyears in thefieldof RPAS. Especially the mission planning and the evaluation of data is the main emphasis of the chair IIT. Since about three years BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg has been discussing the statrt-up of a network of RPAS-related organisations and companies especially in Berlin and Brandenburg, as well as beyond in Germany. For this BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg started CURPAS - Civil Use of Remotely piloted Assistent Systems, which is currently cooperating with 250 persons from about 100 organisations in Germany and the EU and Russia.

Abstract RPAS is a very interestig domain for current and future science research. A lot of chances, but also a lot of unresolved problems, create opportunities for science in Germany, in Europe and in the world. Especially the possibilities to use RPAS are intersting for ecoomy and science. If the transport of parcels, the saving of lives or the inspection of buildings - RPAS will be the future in a lot of logistic proesses.Asignificantnumberofdifferentcompetenciesareinvolvedinthesolutionofthedifferentproblems. For example the battery capacity and the planning of the missions are still problems which havetoberesolved.RPASidentificationandregistrationwillbecomeanimportanttopic.InGermanywe are talking about rules for the professional use of RPAS in different scenarios.



S1.2 13.45-14.00 DHL Parcelcopter - Experiences, Technologies, Vision

Britta Classen Deutsche Post DHL Group, Germany

Bio Data Britta Classen leads the UAV Delivery & Parcelcopter Team at DHL. She joined the company in 2016. Prior to that, Britta worked as Senior Management Consultantforaglobalstrategyconsultingfirmspecializedininformationandcommunications technology (ICT). Over the past 7 years she delivered more than 20 technology driven strategy and transformation projects. Her area of expertise includes ICT products and services, e-commerce, and cybersecurity. In addition, she has profound experience in policy as well as strategy review and -design and has deliveredmultiplecommercialduediligencesforinvestmentfirms.Inthecourseofhercareer,Brittahas worked for government entities, regulatory authorities, fixed andmobile telecommunicationserviceprovidersand investmentfirms inAfrica,EuropeandAsia.SheholdsaMastersDegreein Business Studies from the University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Germany with a specialization in B2B Marketing and Controlling.

Abstract Thispresentationwillsupplyafirsthandexperiencesof theflightcampaign in theBavarianAlpsduring the winter of 2015/16. I will also elaborate on technology for fully automated beyond visual line of sight operations, and supply a vision and propose a way forward.

S1.3 14.00-14.15 Harmonized RPAS Pilot Training & Licensing - A Common European Approach for Mutual Recognition

Christian Janke European Aviation Safety Center, Germany Also on behalf of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, USA

Bio Data Christian Janke is currently an Assistant Professor at College of Aeronautics at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and a Research Fellow at the European Aviation Security Center (EASC) in Germany. He holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics (Unmanned Systems) and a diploma in Political Science. Christianhasbeeninmilitaryservicefor14yearsasahelicopterpilotandofficerforPublicAffairs.Hiscurrent research focus is on Unmanned Systems, AI, robotics and autonomy. Especially in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) he focuses on capabilities, business models, and regulatory environment. He is an auditor for Quality Management and has a background in standardization and regulation.

Abstract For a safe utilization of RPAS a professional training and licensing of remote pilots is of utmost importance.Currentlythedomesticregimesinthisfieldareverydifferentandfragmented.Onlyacomprehensive European approach with a harmonized level of conformity in knowledge and skills of remote pilots will lead to a prospering RPAS industry within the European Union. European wide registration standards and mutual recognition of licenses must be achieved, in order to compete on the worldmarket. Also questions of vetting procedures and insurance, as well as promising best practices worldwide, will be discussed. Furthermore is not to forget that also private and recreational RPAS users need information and awareness, pertinent procedures and tools will also be discussed.

S1.4 14.15-14.30 Railway Inspection Project Using RPAS Yves Degroote AirRobot, Germany

BioData In 1992 Yves Degroote finished his studies BusinessManagement in Ghent in Belgium. He worked for Tyco international in Brussels specialised in Security systems. Then he switched to the German company SIM Security who is developing electronic systems for governmental agencies. It is there that he came in contact with RPAS about 10 years ago. Now Yves Degroote is the International Sales Manager for the German producer AirRobot. He has been in charge of the world wide sales for more than 5 years.

Abstract Explaining the use of RPAS systems in the US. The National railway company in USA is using RPAS systems to inspect the complete network of power cables. How is this done and what advantage does this have.

S1.5 14.30-14.45 Making the UAV ecosystem safer Ulrich Hoffmann Lufthansa Technik AG, Germany

BioData Ulrichhasbeenworking forLufthansaTechnik foreight years, first inSaleswhere he coordinated the group-wide sales activities within the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul company towards the inside and the outside. In 2015, hebecameamanofthefirstminuteintheCorporateInnovationManagement& Product Development department, developing new, innovative business models and promoting the innovation culture within the company. In his latest



projectheisdevelopingandrealizingbusinessmodelsinthefieldofUAVfromtheperspectiveofatechnical services provide together with his team.

Abstract Asa leadingproviderofmaintenance, repair,overhaulandmodificationservices forcivilaircraftLufthansaTechniktodayensurestheunbrokenreliability&availabilityofairlines’fleets.Wearedeeplyinvolved in the worldwide aviation safety culture. Therefore, Lufthansa Technik trusts that aviation industry has established procedures that will also serve the UAV industry in shaping its perfor-mance & safety eco-system. That is why it transferred the most important parts of these procedures from «big to small» and adapted them to the needs of the new emerging UAV industry. This presentation will give the community an insight on how this is done within the Lufthansa Group today.


Splinter Session 2 - TEST RANGES

S2.1 13.30-13.45 The Dutch National Fieldlab Drones: A joint and coordinated approach to facilitating experimental testing of drones

Nico Nijenhuis Field Lab & Space53, The Netherlands

Bio Data Nico Nijenhuis is the CEO of Clear Flight Solutions and has a degree in Applied Physics from the University of Twente. He is involved in research focusing on aerodynamicsofbirdflight,andhasco-foundedClearFlightSolutionsin2012.Hehasbeenresponsibleforseveralverysuccessfulprojectsonthefieldofbirdcontrol, and has seen his company rapidly grow in size over the last year. Besides beingtheCEOofClearFlightSolutions,heisalsoco-founderofSpace53,thefirstplannedlargescaledrone test center in the Netherlands. Nico is furthermore involved in several key- and steeringgoups on a strategic level in the Netherlands for the development of the drone industry.

Abstract Test ranges are arguably the most important facilities for the development of a mature drone industry. Experimental systems in all their shapes and sizes need to be tested before being integrated intosociety.Notonlydoesthisencompass«simple»flight testing,butalsoapplicationtesting, and eventually real-life simulations to learn how the system behaves when operated in real life situations. Next to the developer/manufacturer/enduser being able to test and train with their technologies, authorities get to look along with what the industry is developing from a very early stageonwards.TheDutchDronePlatformisacooperationbetweenthefive(potential)testrangesin the Netherlands (Woensdrecht (Aviolanda), Valkenburg (RoboValley), Den Helder, Marknesse (NLR), and Twente (Space53)) and the branche organisation DARPAS. Together they cover a broad rangeoffacilitiesandpossibilitiesfortestingdrones,fromsimpleflightteststohighlycomplexreal-life scenario’s. The DDP has initiated a National Fieldlab Drones. Within the Fieldlab the DDP and Dutch government are working together on being able to facilitate fully experimental testing in the Netherlands, on innovation- and technology development roadmaps for the Netherlands, and on a national knowledge and experience center for drones. By doing so, the industry and government are working in a joint approach to facilitate, develop and strengthen the drone industry in the Netherlands.

S2.2 13.45-14.00 Framework and Legislation for Experimental and Test Flights with Drones in The Netherlands

Cees van Sprundel Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment, The Netherlands

Bio Data Cees van Sprundel holds an MSc in Public Administration. He is working at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment (Directorate General for mobility and Transport/Civil Aviation Department/Aviation Safety). After various positionsinthefieldsofrailwaysafetyandroadsafety,roadinfrastructure,hiscurrent challenge is to facilitate the possibilities of drone innovation. Special focuspoints are policymaking and regulations for testlocations and how to inform dronepilots, industry, droneusers, enforcement, app builders etc. with basic reliable information and maps to enhance aviation safety.

Abstract TheDutchgovernmentconfirmedinAugust2015totheParliamenttheneedandwishtofacilitatethe dronesector with the development of testcenters in the Netherlands in order to strengthen the innovation of drones. Although in practice there were already some testfacilities operational, the approval of tests and experiments with drones was based on current law and regulations. The reason is that no factual policy framework, regulation of standard procedures special on testing drones exists. In practice, they are all individual requests and exemptions based on current law and with a lot of administrative burden and costs. So, this is something that is going to change. A new framework and legislation is being developed and have to be implemented in 2017. A number of new (potential) testcenters are in the picture to get a recognition as a testcenter for drones. Special aspect in the Netherlands is that the governance is decentralized to provincies and municipalities. Ministries, decentralized bodies and the dronesector each have their own tasks and responsibilities



and have to cooperate to make the innovation with experimental and testing possibilities to a succes. The mail goal with testcenters is that almost everything should be possible to experiment and test with drones with as little as possible administrative burden. Important is that responsibilities are clear and that the operation can be performed under risk based and safe conditions.

S2.3 14.00-14.15 Drone Pilot Academy: The Sense of a Good Education for Commercial Drone Pilots Ludo Guisson Syntra Limburg, Belgium

Bio Data Ludo Guisson works at SYNTRA Limburg as a business developer since 2003 for the development of training innovations with great economic potential. He himself was manned commercial helicopter pilot. Since Feb 2015 he’s head of training of the Drone Pilot Academy of SYNTRA Limburg to train commercial drone pilots in Belgium. The knowledge of the safety in the aviation is for him no stranger.

Abstract Operating as a drone pilot offers you many professional opportunities. The Drone Pilot Academy - SyntraLimburgisoneofthecertifiedtraininginstitutionsinBelgiumtoguideyou,boththeoreticaland practical, to be a commercial drone pilot and obtaining your pilot license. Delivering well-trained pilots remains the challenge!

S2.4 14.15-14.30 Drone Traffic Management: Safety Matters Jean-Pierre De Muyt Unifly, Belgium

BioData Jean-Pierre DeMuyt heads up Unifly’s international sales effort.He holds an engineering degree from the University of Ghent as Master in Electronics Engineering and International Marketing. Before joiningUnifly in themiddleof2016,hehelddifferentpositions in the telcoandsatellite industry in sales and product marketing, including VP Strategic Business Development. Based on his experience in putting new products on the market, he leadsthecommercialisationoftheUniflysoftwaresuitetothedronecommunityonaglobalscale.

Abstract Where people and systems share the use of a common airspace, safety does become an issue whentrafficisnotproperlymanaged.Thatiswhymannedaviationhasbeengovernedbysetofrulesand regulations endorsed by the user community and managed by a mature set of ATC systems and software. With the explosive emergence of drones sharing the same airspace the need for the sametypeofendorsementoftheunmannedversionoftrafficmanagementhasneverbeenhigherthan today.Unifly’ssetofsoftwaresolution targetingboth thedroneoperatorsaswellas theAirNavigation Service Providers provides the basis of a world where manned aviation and unmanned systems harmoniously and safely go about their own business.


Splinter Session 3 - SAFETY, SECURITY & STANDARDS

S3.1 13.30-13.45 Detection & Mitigation of Cyber Attacks John Pyrgies Royal Military Academy, Belgium

Bio Data John Pyrgies is graduated in computer sciences and management sciences and is undertaking a PhD at the Belgian Royal Military Academy (Mathematics department) and uNamur University (PReCISEResearchCenter) in thefieldsof computersciences& mathematics. His research covers a ‘software development methodology enabling an effective, efficient & profitable DO178C certification for avionicssoftware embedded in micro/mini RPAS’. The outcomes of this research will be exploited in drones applications supporting the critical missions of public & military forces: Search & Rescue, reconnaissance for the special forces, rogue drone interception…

John has acquired a 28 years professional experience in Information Technology, mostly in engineering software(requirementselicitation&specification)supportingcriticalinformationsystems(bankingsector) and developed under agile/iterative/waterfall methodologies. He has a sound experience in cybersecurity (threat analysis, security architecture, cryptography…) and also has expertise in legal&financialaspectsofsoftwareengineering.Attheend2014,hefoundedSkyAngels,astartupcompany aimed to support his RPAS research activities whose current themes are: a) Cybersecurity measures aimed at protecting governmental RPAS; b) Protection of the community against ‘rogue’ drones(e.g.usedasavectorforleadingorpreparingaterroristattack);c)Specification,Verification&Certificationofavionicssoftwareembedded inRPAS;d)RPASapplicationssupportingcriticalmissions of civil security, police and military forces. The presentation is co-authored by Major Dr.Ir. Robby Haelterman, Mathematics Professor at the RMA and promotor of his thesis.

Abstract There is a growing trend in using commercial off-the-shelf and customized micro-RPAS to support

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the critical missions of civil security, police and military forces: Observation over industrial and forest fires, toxicgazesmeasurement in chemicalaccidents, radioactivity sensing innucleardisasters,urgent medicines and life-critical medical equipment delivery, site reconnaissance preparing the interventionofspecialforces,surveillanceofdemosandmajorsportevents,bordercontrols,fightagainstdrugsmugglingandcriminalactivities,roadstrafficmonitoring, lostpeoplesearches,searescue,anti-personnelminesdetection,battlefieldreccemissions…SomepolicedepartmentsinU.S.are even equipping micro-drones with non-lethal weapons. However, due to the high dependence of Unmanned Aircraft Systems on information and communication technologies, there is a risk that those new kind of ‘state aircrafts’ are victim of cyberattacks that would capture the data they collect, compromise the critical mission they support or even threaten the safety of people should this cyberattack make them crash on the ground or collide with a manned governmental aircraft participating to the same mission… In this presentation, we will follow a threat modeling approach to identify possible attack scenarios against a micro-drone that would exploit the vulnerabilities of itssoftwareand radiocommunicationcomponents (missiondataeavesdropping,GNSSspoofing,C2 data link jamming, session hijacking), the potential impacts on the mission of the RPAS and the countermeasurestodetectandmitigatetheidentifiedattacks(encryption,dataoriginauthentication,frequency hopping, navigation data fusion…).

S3.2 13.45-14.00 Trust in UAS Operations to Safeguard Citizens Jacques Kruse Brandao NXP Semiconductors, Germany

BioData Jacques is in the identification and security industry for>15y. Today Jacques advocates our partners on Security and Privacy in the hyper-connected world including UAV explaining the related needs and available solutions. Before Jacques was in charge of Business Development for Emerging businessesinthefieldofCyberSecurityinthe’IoT-InternetofThings’focusingon ‘Connected Systems’ like Smart Grid, Smart Metering, Smart City, Smart Home, Building Automation and Energy Management Solutions. His patience is to setup Secure Connections in a smarter World.

Abstract This presentation is about requirements and available solutions, but also about challenges on trust, secure communication, data integrity, sense & avoid and reliability for safe operations of UAVs. Blue prints fromothersegmentsrunningsecuresolutionsondailybasisshouldhelp tofindguidance.NXP as global leader in embedded processing, sensing, connectivity and security solutions offers co-creationtojointlyaddressandfillthegapstocreatewinningUAVsolutions.

S3.3 14.00-14.15 UAS: Pilots & Human Factors lDale Richards, Coventry University, UK l Kurtulus Izzetoglu, Drexel University, USA

Bio Data After gaining his PhD in Cognitive Psychology & Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Wales Swansea, Dale Richards joined QinetiQ (formerly the Defence Evaluation Research Agency) and worked primarily on defence programmes. After 2 years working on maritime systems he joined the Aerospace Group at Farnborough where he attained Technical Focus for Human Factors within the Aerospace Division. Here Dale gained experience in applying Human Factors knowledge across different programmesrangingfrompervasivenetworks,ubiquitouscomputing,commercialflightdecks,andadvancedHMI for Future Offensive Air Systems (FOAS). For several years Dale was the Human Factors lead for the UK MoD Applied Research Programme (ARP) Autonomy & Mission Management for unmanned systems. This eventually lead to the successful demonstration of a fast jet controlling multiple UAS, where Dale led the design of the displays implemented into the fast jet cockpit (Tornado F2A). Dale was also Human FactorsleadforQinetiQonthefirsttwophasesoftheUKcivilUASprogramme–ASTRAEA(AutonomousSystems Technology Related Airborne Evaluation & Assessment). During this time he assisted with the creation of the Human Factors Chapter for CAP722 - UAS Operations in UK Airspace. Since joining Coventry University in 2012, Dale leads the Human Factors research strategy for UAS, and has worked on several UAS research projects. This has ranged from identifying training requirements in UAS for the UK Royal Navy; demonstrating human-agent mission planning systems for emergency response, to providing guidance on design principles for a Ground Control Station that allows the control of multiple UAS. Dale is also involved in a number of human factor initiatives for autonomous cars.

Kurtulus Izzetoglu is Associate Research Professor at Drexel University, Philadelphia, U.S.A. His research interests include human performance, learning, training, and portable neuro-physiological sensors. His research projects mainly focus on development of the performance assessment metrics, wearable sensor, novel algorithms and techniques to deploy the neuro-technology systems for various application areas, such as pilot/operator training, joint systems-human performance assessment in air transportation domain. Over the last half decade, he has been working



with academic partners, federal agencies including DoD, FAA, NIH, and corporate partners. He is currently leading Drexel University’s efforts for the NextGen Research with FAA’s William J Hughes Tech Center, and for the FAA Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). Select research projects he has been involved in 1) quantitative assessment of expertise development and cognitive workload of air trafficcontrollers,pilots,UASgroundcontrollers,2)cognitivebaseliningandindexdevelopments,3)use of neurotechnology to improve pilot training.

Abstract We have witnessed the steady increase in technologies that have allowed unmanned systems to expand their capability, whilst at the same time increasing their potential application. In the past we have tended to focus predominantly on larger UAS, with major projects attempting to better understand the constraints related to operating UAS in different classes of airspace. Previous datahas indicated that there isa significanthuman factor that contributes toUASmishapsandincidents (Williams, 2004; Giese, Carr & Chahl, 2013). There are several important human factors issues we need to consider when evaluating the operator interaction with an unmanned system. The predominant factor in this instance is the nature of remoteness between the platform and the operator.Thesignificantreductionofcontextualcuesthatwewouldnormallyassociatewithmannedaviation in the cockpit can no longer be considered, and thus different forms of ensuring the operator is brought into the control loop with the aircraft under his/her control. In some instances we can see an increase in reliance on highly automated systems that either provide information to other componentsoftheaircraft(e.g.sensorstoinformsenseandavoidactions),ordirectlytotheflightdirection of the aircraft - essentially designating the operator as a supervisor of the system under their control. This presentation will discuss the issues surrounding key human factor issues that relate to UAS operation, with particular reference to the growing interest in using advanced automation and autonomy to control the platform(s). This is particularly relevant as we observe changes in regulations surrounding small UAS.

S3.4 14.15-14.30 EUROCAE Working Group 105 (UAS) Alexander Engel EUROCAE, France

BioData Military Air Traffic Controller, University degree in ElectricalEngineering, EUROCONTROL surveillance unit, EUROCONTROL ASTERIX manager, EUROCONTROL Standardisation Unit, Technical Programme Manager for EUROCAE.

Abstract EUROCAE is establishing a new Working Group for the development of standards to safely allow operations of UAS in all types of all airspaces, at all times and with any type of operation.

The presentation will outline the development leading to the creation of WG-105, its administrative background and the work programme.

S3.5 14.30-14.45 Aviation Law and Standardisation within UAS Market in Germany

Dr Frank Fuchs Frank Fuchs Consulting, Germany

Bio Data After being a skiing racer and a racing driver, Dr. Fuchs converted into full time study Law, which he was doing before in part time. After being in Ghana and Switzerland as Head of Legal, he decided to go back to Frankfurt to start with his own exceptional expertise. Aviation was since his professional career always a part of it.

Abstract Aviation Law and Standardization within Germany according to actual developments within the German Aviation legal system and the side aspects of it.


Splinter Session 4 - PILOT TRAINING & QUALIFICATION

S4.1 16.00-16.15 Qualifying Flight Schools Manuel Onate (on behalf of André Clot) - See Manuel

Onate’s bio data under S6.5 EuroUSC, UK (DroneRules Consortium)

BioData In 1998, after ten years at the UK National Air TrafficService, Andre founded the UAVS Association’s which led the industry input to the early development of the United Kingdom RPAS regulation and its formulation into CAP 722. Latterly he was commissioned toprovidethefirstCivilRPASPilotCompetencyQualificationbytheUKCAAknown as the BNUC-S. From 2002 to 2004 he was the rapporteur for the Safety and Security working group of the JAA/Eurocontrol UAV Task Force whose report became the basis



for the newly formed European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). He is a former chairman of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s UAS Specialist Group and was Vice Chairman of EUROCAE WG93 on Light RPAS standards for three years. André has been working on RPAS Concepts of Operation as an advisor to Eurocontrol since 2014 on the ICAO RPAS Panel and JARUS working groups.

He is a non-executive member of the Board of Directors of UVS International, Chairman of AQE and the Centre Director for EuroUSC which is a group of standards and safety assessment organisations forRPASOperations,AirworthinessandPilotQualificationsthatoperatesglobally.

Abstract Despitebestefforts,thedevelopmentofastandardforPilotTrainingandQualificationhaseludedEuropean Civil Aviation Authorities. Each country has adopted different national standards and approaches to qualifying pilots for the operation of UAS/RPAS/Drones below 25kg. This makes operatinganeffectiveFlightSchoolverydifficultinaGlobalcontext.In2010EuroUSCpublishedtheBasicNationalUASCertificateandthisformedthebasisfortheaccreditationofthefirstCivilRPAS Training School in the UK by EuroUSC. Subsequently the development of the Light UAS Scheme Flight Crew Licensing standard (LUASS-FCL) for Visual Line of Sight Operations in 2014 has seen a more progressive move towards the standardisation of Flight Schools and the general acceptanceoftheBNUC-Sstandardasaprofessionalqualificationinover20countries.Thissolidsupport provided to the RPAS industry has enabled many operators to gain Permissions from many National Aviation Authorities enabling them to grow their businesses effectively across national boundaries. The road ahead for the BNUC-S incorporates the EASA CONOPS and is now available infivelanguages(English,Dutch,French,ItalianandSpanish).LastmonththefirstBNUC-Scoursewas given in South America in Spanish. Two further versions due for release in the spring of 2017 will be in Indonesian and Chinese in order to support EuroUSC’s growing presence in South East Asia. This now makes it possible to ensure that Flight Schools operating to the BNUC-S Standard can offer a global reach for their customers whilst ensuring National perspectives and language differences can be catered for.

S4.2 16.15-16.30 UA Pilot Training: The French Approach Bertand Huron DGAC DSAC, France

Bio Data Aeronautical engineer (ENAC - Toulouse) Abstract Since February 2014 there has been a strong request from

French UA professionnal operators to review the regulatory framework for remotepilot trainingwith theobjective to fit inmorewith theiracitivity. In February 2015, DGAC France launched a review of the competencies framework for remote pilot conducting specialised operations. The presentation will include:

- a review of the current regulatory national framework; - a detailed presentation of the evolutions to come at national level both for professional remote

pilots and leisure remote pilots; - some elements of perspective within the European context

S4.3 16.30-16.45 GA-ASI’s UAS Training Academy Dr Jonny King General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, UK On behalf of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, USA

Bio Data Dr. King joined General Atomics UK (GA-UK) when it was established in November 2010 and is responsible for the strategic development of the group’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems business in the UK. Based in London, he works with the MoD and RAF to support the MQ-9 Reaper and the development and delivery of the future PROTECTOR programme. He also works with UK and European industry to further develop the capabilities of the Predator UAS series. Before joining GA-UK, Dr. King was Strategy Manager for Unmanned Systems at Cobham, responsible for bringing together the group’s global capabilities. He led new product concepts and marketing activities as well as supported acquisition programmes. Prior to this, Dr. King served as Technical Manager, Intelligent Vehicles for QinetiQ, where he was head of technology for various research and development programmes into autonomy and control. The applications included UAVs, hypersonic vehicles, weapons, thrust-vectored ejection seats. and a human high-G training centrifuge. Dr. King started his aerospace engineer career working as an Aerodynamicist and Control Systems Engineer at British Aerospace, Kingston upon Thames where he worked on aircraft modelling, simulation, and control. He has a PhD in Control Engineering from the Royal Military College of Science (now the Defence Academy) at Shrivenham.

Abstract General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has established an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training Academy for pilots and sensor operators in North Dakota in conjunction with the Grand Sky Business Park, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), Grand Forks Air Force Base,andtheStateofNorthDakota.GA-ASI’sTrainingAcademyhasalreadygraduated itsfirstclass and continues to provide world class training on the MQ-1 and MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). The Training Academy also serves as an anchor in GA-ASI’s broader strategy to integrate RPAS safely and seamlessly into non-segregated airspace. There are several critical



technical challenges which will enable the routine use of RPAS in civilian airspace, including Detect and Avoid and C2 datalinks. GA-ASI will leverage the Training Academy, NPUASTS, and the ongoing activities within the FAA to advance solutions to these technical challenges, as well as the policies and procedures needed to enable large scale, routine RPAS operations.

S4.4 16.45-17.00 Would You Fly with an Untrained Pilot? Sander Starreveld Drone Flight Academy, The Netherlands

BioData BesidesbeingexecutiveofficeroftheDroneFlightAcademy,CaptainStarreveldis an active commercial pilot with extensive experience in aviation safety managementsystemsandflightinstruction.Afterobtainingauniversitydegreein Aeronautical Engineering he held various positions in different management positions at airlines and the Civil Aviation Authority of The Netherlands

Abstract Pilottraininginmannedaviationhasprovenitsbenefitsfrombothsafetyandeconomical points of view. Unmanned aviation is still aviation. In order for the industry to mature the implementation of pilot training is paramount to establish a safety record, and operateefficiently.

S4.5 17.00-17.15 Minimum Requirements for Pilots Jan Hesselbarth Caballero & Hesselbarth, Germany

Bio Data As a former Forward Air Controller Jan Hesselbarth built up the consulting company Caballero & Hesselbarth Consulting GmbH. He works for the national and international standardization bodies for unmanned systems and contributes as a project manager to the Bundesverband für unbemannte Systeme e.V. in Hamburg.

Abstract Education and training for RPAS-pilots is a topic of high attention to everybody. Regular pilots are looking at the RPAS-pilots with a very critical view. As are the associations, the insurance companies and all other interested bodies. The country administrations in Germany found a way between all these views. I will enlighten their minimum requirements.

17.15-17.30 Panel Discussion 17.30-19.00 Drinks in the RMA Bar


S5.1 16.00-16.15 RPAS Operator Qualification - An Industry Viewpoint Mark Sickling Cyberhawk Innovations, UK

Bio Data Mark is a former Royal Air Force Pilot with over 30 years experience and 4600 flyinghoursonFastJetandUnmannedAircraftincludingover1500flyinghoursin combat. Mark maintains a keen interest in all aspects of aviation and maintains bothPrivateandCommercialPilotslicensesandRPASQualificationsintheUK(including NQE Exaniner), Ireland and the USA. He has extensive experience with Unmanned Aircraft of all sizes ranging from the armed MQ-9 Reaper to micro rotary wing systems. Mark is a senior Flight Instructor and Examiner. Acting as theChiefPilotatCyberhawkInnovations,hecurrently leadsCyberhawk’s teamofpilotsandflightobservers. Mark has an MSc in Aerospace Systems and a keen interest in the technical development of Unmanned Systems as well as the operational aspects and application of unmanned technology.

Abstract This presentation will be focussed on the work undertaken by the Oil & Gas UK ASTG Working Group in the UK and the Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference (HSAC) in producing a set of industry driven guidelines for the operation of RPAS in offshore environments.

S5.2 16.15-16.30 Inherently Harmless RPAS Tom Lund ProxDynamics, Norway

Bio Data Tom Lund is Chief Operational Support at Prox Dynamics, the company behind the PD-100 Black Hornet PRS. He retired from the Royal Norwegian Air Force in 2015 after 21 years, during which he served both as an F-16 and UAS pilot and instructor. To complement his military background, Lund also has an IT education, and his mix of operational experience and technical insight makes him an ideal link between Prox Dynamics’ customers and the R&D department. His main responsibilities at Prox Dynamics is to develop and oversee the company’s training program, supervising training courses and providing operational support to customers. In addition to this, Lund is the company’s point of contact for everything regarding regulatory and operational matters.

Abstract The UAS safety philosophy adopted by several Civil and Military Aviation Authorities around the world assumes that “smaller is safer”. Small UAS pose less risk due to their size and type of operation, and



a risk-based and proportionate approach is used to minimize the regulatory burden. The goal is to ensure that UAS operations are performed with the same level of safety as manned aviation. Current state of the art systems comprise palm-sized UAS (Nano UAS) weighing less than 20 grams, which are more capable than many larger UAS. They utilize advanced navigation, full authority autopilot, digital datalink, and multi-sensor payloads. The operational radius is more than 1 mile, and they are flownsafely instrongwinds.Toallowfulloperationaluseofsuchsystems,BeyondVisualLine-of-Sight and night operation must be permitted. In larger UAS, this normally requires some means of avoidingmidaircollisions,likeasenseandavoidsystemoratransponderallowingAirTrafficControldirection. Since this is presently not possible to implement in Nano UAVs due to their small size, other mechanisms have to be in place to ensure safe operations. To this end, we introduce the concept of Inherently Safe UAS. A zero-risk approach is not possible, as all forms of activity pose some level of risk,howeverminute.Nevertheless,consideringanextremelysmallairvehicle,suchasafly-sizedlowenergy UAS, it becomes obvious that this would have to be considered safe. Accepting this, one also has to conclude that there must be a threshold where a UAS should be considered inherently safe. This presentation will discuss the concept of Inherently Safe UAS.

S5.3 16.30-16.45 The Drone Situation in Belgium Laurent Geeraerts BeUAS, Belgium

Bio Data Laurent Geeraerts is self-employed and shares his time between drone instruction & examination, tests & Proof-of-Concept of new geospatial technologies, and support for mapping drone users. After 10 years of aerial data production, he was been responsible for the geomatic solutions projects within the Couderé Group for almost 2 years, including sales support, training & support for mobile mapping, and photogrammetry solutions. In collaboration with colleagues, he founded 4CGrid bvba, a Geo ICT technology incubator.This path led him to the «drone world», and to become a pilot instructor, as well as examiner for the Belgian government.

Abstract This presentation will relate the progress and implementation of the Belgian legislation and will assess the achieved quality of the licensing system.

S5.4 16.45-17.00 The «Blood Drone» Anja Ellis Agaplesion Frankfurter Diakonie Kliniken, Germany

Bio Data With over 10 years experence in the hospital industry, Anja is currently working as Assistant of the CEO of the Agaplesion Frankfurter Diakonie Kliniken in Frankfurt/Germany. Prior to her current role, she was based in a hospital in Viernheim where she held leadership positions over-seeing the Patient Management & Marketing Departments. During her university studies in Bavaria she was able to gain insight & hands-on experience in the healthcare and hospital Industries, as well as the rescue services throughtout the country. With a broad range of experience, she has been part of the Drone Team at Agaplesion since the very beginning. Combined with the medical background of our CEO Dr. Dennis Göbel and a wider hospital spectrum includingafullyequippedlaboratory,theteamwasprivilegedtosetupthefirstBloodDroneProjectinGermany. Since 2014, the team has been in contact with politicians and recently also with the national ANSP.

Abstract The Agaplesion Markus Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, is a capable partner across all healthcare issues. As a hospital focusing on specialized care it provides a broad range of treatment with medical & nursing care at the highest level. The Agaplesion Markus Hospital provides a medical laboratory which not only serves hospitals in the Agaplesion Healthcare chain, but also external hospitals & surgeries. Every year, the number of ambulance call-outs increases in Germany, as well as the number of accidents which occur trying to reach injured people. When every second countswhiledrivingtoanemergency,ambulancesneedtonavigatethroughrushhourtraffic,aswellas winding country lanes, often resulting in slow responses. The number of deaths resulting from delayedambulancearrivalsinthelastcoupleofyearshasincreasedinGermany,howevernoofficialstatistics exist. Every minute counts when someone is desperately waiting for blood. The common way to deliver blood is still via car in an ambulance. Even if the distance between hospitals is just 3.6miles–theambulanceserviceisoftenhelduporsloweddownwiththeblooddelivery,duetoheavytraffic.Whenapatientisurgentlywaitingforabloodtransfusion,theseminutescanbevital.The “Blood-Drone” could save lives. For these reasons the Agaplesion Frankfurter Diakonie Kliniken createdthesocalled“Blooddrone”.Ittakesthedronelessthan5minutestoflyfromonehospitaltoanother,located3.6milesaway.Whereverbloodisneededthedronewouldbeabletoflyfromonehospitaltoanother.ThewholehealthcareindustrycouldbenefitfromtheDrone-Transportwhenit comes to emergencies. Even if we would just think about the big disasters like airplane crashes, railway accidents or big car accidents with hundreds of injured people. The transport of these patient would cost a lot of time, time which is often essential. The drone is there to deliver that blood within minutes directly to the accident scene.



S5.5 17.00-17.15 The Potential Use of Drones in Locust Early Warning & Preventive Control

Keith Cressman FAO (United Nations), International

Bio Data 1981: BSc. degree in Biology from Willamette University, OR (USA) 1981-1983: Peace Corps volunteer in Plant Protection, Tunisia 1983-1985: USDA APHIS/ARS pink bollworm, Phoenix, AZ (USA) 1985-1987: MSc. degrees in International Agriculture Development and in Plant

Protection from University of California, Davis, California, USA 1988-1989: UN FAO locust information and control, Khartoum, Sudan 1989-present:UNFAOSeniorLocustForecastingOfficer,Rome,Italy(HQ) Abstract Some 16 million sq. km of remote desert that stretch from West Africa to India and includes some of

the world’s poorest countries are regularly monitored for Desert Locust by national ground teams. Monitoring constitutes the primary activity in any locust early warning and preventive control system. Although satellite-based estimates of rainfall and green vegetation are utilised to reduce and prioritize these large and potentially suitable areas, imagery suffer from omission errors and are often not available in time. Aerial surveys are usually not possible due to high costs and unavailable aircraft. Other areas cannot be checked due to remoteness or insecurity. Drones could potentially guide ground teams to green vegetation and locust infestations and improve the quality of surveys and early treatment of Desert Locust in three ways: long-distance survey for green vegetation, identify locust concentrations and extent of green vegetation at potentially infested area, and control. Technical challenges include long-distance, solar power, detection, on-board data processing and sustainability.


Splinter Session 6 - NATIONAL & EUROPEAN STATUS

S6.1 16.00-16.15 Latest Developments in German Air Law on Drones & Impact on the EASA Prototype Regulation

Oliver Heinrich BHO Legal, Germany (DroneRules Consortium)

Bio Data Oliver Heinrich is co-founder and partner of BHO Legal. The law firmisaconsortiummemberofthe“Drone.Rules.eu”EUfundedproject.Oliveradvises national and international public entities and corporations on legal aspects in high technology projects. Prior to working as an attorney, Oliver was project manager for the European Satellite Navigation System Gallileo at the German Aerospace Centre, DLR e.V. and legal manager of the consortium bidding for the Galileo concession. Oliver is a member of the Board of Directors of UVS International.

Abstract In early October 2016, the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure circulated aprototype regulationonair lawspecific todrone forstakeholderconsultation.Thedeadline forsubmission of comments lapsed on 21 October. The presentation summarises the new regulation and anaylses potential impacts for commercial drone operations and the industry development, also in view on how the EASA prototype regulation was considered. The presentation closes with an outlook on the further legislative process.

S6.2 16.30-16.45 The Struggles within the Dutch Drone Community & Proposals for the Way Forward

Rob van Nieuwland DARPAS, The Netherlands

Bio Data Graduated as engineer in 1985 at Technical University of Delft, Technical Physics; End study topic: particle movement in turbulent airflow. Worked atTNO Defense and Security for 23 years as a researcher, project manager, programmanager,businessdeveloper,accountmanagerinthefieldsofmilitaryaerospaceandnationalsecurity.Since2009raisedIn2Novatoworkinthefieldof aerospace related innovations, mainly focussing on improving the conditions and associational aspects to give unmanned aircraft operations a change to develop. Contributed to project proposals for several innovative RPAS developments in The Netherlands, (recently a EU-Interreg project ICAReS) a.o. to raise a RPAS knowledge centre. As a project manager contributed to the projects ‘UAS Maintenance Valley’ and ‘3i’ by raising the awareness about the potential of using RPAS at end users level by organising roundtable conferences. Became a non-executive member of UVS international board of directors member in 2011. Co-produced two versions of the national UAS-event in The Netherlands.Initiated and raised the Dutch Association for RPAS operators and constructors, DARPAS, in Nov. 2012. Now acting as the president of DARPAS contributing to various meetings with other aerospace communities in The Netherlands, as well as the Dutch government and politicians. Also acts as a DARPAS spokesman for the media.

Abstract This presentation will give short description of the situation in the Netherlands on how to operate as a



professional drone-operator. Dilemma’s w.r.t. current regulations, like slow processes, too stringent rules for professional operators, many illegal operators ... Processes to change the urgent situation at national level, Benelux ++ Initiative, EASA-prototype rules.

S6.3 16.45-17.00 A National Strategy for UAS Michael Larsen UAS Denmark, Denmark

Bio Data Current position: Head of UAS at UAS Denmark/UAS Test Center Denmark. More than 20 years experience in regional and business development, investment promotion and development of cooperation between research and business etc. Since 2013 leading the transformation of a regional airport into a development hub for unmanned technology and the parallel establishment and operation of a national innovation network/protection of industry interests. Education: Master of Business Administration, International Marketing, University of Southern Denmark, 1993.

Abstract The Danish Government, more specifically the Minister for Higher Education and the Minister forTransport and Building, published a comprehensive National UAS Strategy to strengthen the use and development of UAS technology in Denmark. The industry network UAS Denmark has highlighted the need for a national strategy during the last 3 years through a ROAD MAP for the industry developed in processwithmembersofUASDenmark.Oneofthemostsignificantelementsinthestrategyisa9millionEUR grant for research infrastructure partially funded by the state, partially by the Danish Universities. Another ambition is to create an international hub for test and development of drone technology at UAS Test Center Denmark located in Hans Christian Andersen Airport (HCA Airport). The national strategy comprises6mainambitions,whicharetobecarriedoutby23specificinitiativessecuringasafeandstable development, research and use of UAV´s in Denmark and Europe. The 6 ambitions are:

•Strengtheningofthedevelopmentandresearchofdronetechnology •EstablishmentofInternationallyattractivetestfacilitiesfordronetechnology •Promotionofpublicsectoruseofdrone •Thestrengtheningofeducationalactivitiesfordronedevelopmentanduseofdrones •Nationalparticipationintheinternationalstandardizationprocessofdrones •InternationalizationofDanishdroneresearchandtheUASindustry This presentation will give an overview of the strategy and the activities already underway in order

to highlight how Denmark is moving ahead on the drone front. The new Danish UAS legislation approved by the government this summer will also be outlined in relation the National Strategy.

S6.4 17.00-17.15 Update on RPAS-relateds Data Protection and Privacy Issues

Anna Donovan Trilateral Research, UK (DroneRules Consortium)

Bio Data Anna Donovan is a Senior Research Analyst with Trilateral Research, London. She is a member of the Data Science team and specialises insocialand legal impactsofcurrentandemerging technologies,specificallyRPAS for civil application, as well as big data utilisation in Europe. She currently leads the contribution on data protection and privacy impacts of civil drone use to the DroneRules.eu project. She provides regulatory and policy advice for European, national and instituional policy-makers on the respoonsible implementation of new technology systems. Anna previously practised as a lawyer in Sydney, Australia, and holds an international Master of ICT law from the University of Oslo, Norway.

Abstract The presentation will provide an update on general privacy and data protection implications of civil RPAS use and will draw on the privacy and data protection content that has recently been published via the DroneRules.eu website. The importance of awareness creation around the privacy and data protection implications of civil drone use in Europe is increasing in line with the growing uptake of drones and the recent regulatory debate around impacts for pirvacy and data protection. There is a lack of awareness amongst industry as to what are problematic practices and what are privacy friendly practices of civil RPAS use. The presentation will provide practical recommendations for minimising risk to privacy and data protection, as well as illustrate when these risks may arise in certain scenarios. The information is designed to be useful in a practical context to promote responsible RPAS use.

S6.5 16.15-16.30 Civil RPAS Operations in Spain Manuel Onate AERPAS, Spain

Bio Data Manuel Oñate (52) is a Civil Engineer graduated from the Universidad Politécnica of Madrid in Spain. He has over 14 years of experience inPrivateEquity,workingforfundsmanagedbyfirstrateinternationalinvestmentfirmssuchasTCR(NewYork)andNMRothschild&Sons(London).Since1999heistheownerandCEOofMandorConsultoría,anindependentcorporatefinanceand strategic consultant firm participating in several early stage or businessdevelopment projects in various sectors, usually involving highly technological



products. Involved on RPAS since 2010, he was Business Development Manager of Unmanned Solutions, a Spanish RPAS manufacturer and founded the Spanish RPAS Trade Association, AERPAS. He was Co-Secretary and Chairman of EUROCAE WG-93 on Light RPAS. Currently he is the General Manager of EuroUSC España, with responsability for Spain, Portugal and Latin America.

Abstract Since the introduction in mid-2014 of a «temporary» regulation for RPAS operations in Spain, over 1,500 operators have been registered by the Spanish National Aviation Authority, placing Spain as one of the most active markets in Europe. Two and a half years after the introduction of the regulation, the Spanish Government is planning to pass another regulation which will considerably increase the operational scenarios allowed. Spain is trying to leverage its many advantages, such as an uncongested airspace, weather conditions and a good level of technology provided by various research centres which are very active in the RPAS market to create a thriving sector, but so far there has been a lack of investment to support ambitious projects. As the economic situation improves and some of the early stage ventures start to prove a solid business case, it is expected that some early winners will start to emerge in the short term.


WEDNESDAY - 7 DECEMBER 2016 Splinter Session 7 - UAS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (UTM)

S7.1 09.00-09.15 Introduction to GUTMA & Its Activities lMarc Kegelaers (UniFly, Belgium) lChristian Struwe (DJI, China European headquarters) Global UTM Association (GUTMA), Switzerland

BioData MarcKegelaersiscurrentlyco-ownerandCEOofUnifly-anewcompanythathascreatedthenextgenerationAirTrafficControlsoftwaretoManageDroneTraffic,andamemberoftheGUTMABoard of Directors. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering and Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He also has an EASA CPL and is an experienced Flight Instructor. After a succesful international career as an entrepreneur in the Telecommunication Industry, Marc got involved in Aviation 15 years ago. The last 10 years, he served as the Chief Executive Offcier and Accountable manager of BAFA - and made it the leading flightschool in Belgium.Marc got involved in unmanned aviation three yearsago when he decided to start a Remote Pilot License training at BAFA. This is also the period when BAFAco-founded theBeUAS.Marc recently joinedUniflyas shareholderandCEO. Inaddition,Marc is currently a boardmember of the Chamber of Commerce in Antwerp (VOKA) and serves as a boardmember of the VLOC (Flemish Aviation Training Center).

Bio Data Christian Struwe is Vice President of the Global UTM Association and Policy Lead for Europe at DJI. Christian is a political scientist with a strong business understanding. He focuses on EU-regulation and policy, innovation and research, transport and energy as well as business development.

Abstract The Global UTM Association is an industry-led consortium aiming at accelerating the global adoption of interoperable protocols for UTM systems. The association collaborates with regulators and other stakeholders worldwide to identify standards, as well as scalable and compliant technical solutions, to their development. The talk will address the need for an industry-led consortium dedicated to thequestionofUnmannedTrafficManagement systems. It will brieflypresent themembers’fieldsofactivitiesandgeographicaldistribution. Itwill then focuson theworkof thefirstworkinggroups (Overall UTM Architecture and Data Exchange Protocols) and will discuss the relation of the association with other RPAS and standard organizations.

S7.2 09.15-09.30 UTM Infrastructure & Connected Society Mirel Pehadzic Nokia, Germany

Bio Data Mirel Pehadzic is working as Technical Solution Manager at Advanced Mobile Networks in Nokia Technology Center Ulm, located in Germany. Since ever graduating in Software Engineering at Helsinki University of Applied Sciences, he has been challenging himself with mobile network systems for over a decade now, holding different positions in R&D departments in Nokia. His latest challenge and ambition, is leading the research on the UTM system based on mobile network infrastructure. Furthermore, as Nokia, being a member of Global UTM Association (GUTMA), Mirel is actively working together with the members of the association to definestandardsandtechnicalsolutionsfortheUTM.



Abstract Many industries, including healthcare, logistics, agriculture, news and entertainment, are embracing the benefits of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Managing this UAS growth has become achallengeforgovernmentsandaviationauthorities.SolutionsforautomatedUAStrafficmanagementareneeded toembrace theopportunitiesUASbring to the connected society.To fulfill this verydemanding approach, one must focus on an End-to-End UTM solution. Digging a bit deeper into a possiblesolution,afewkeyareaswhichneedattention,areidentified:theusersidewheredronesand drone pilots are connected via mobile network with the rest of Internet of Things (UTM modem, NB-IoT, interfaces), interfaces to manned aviation (ATM) and Public Safety entities (police, firebrigades...etc.), E2E Communication (mobile network and other available technologies) and E2E security (UTM modem, communication, cloud…etc.). Assuming the above are just fa ew pieces of thefinalpuzzle,areweontherighttracktowardsthefinalsolution?

S7.3 09.30-09.45 DFS Perspective on UTM in Germany Ralf Heidger Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), Germany

Bio Data M.A. at Johannes-Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany 1986, Software Developer since 1985, ATM-Software Development since 1992, joined DFS 2001 as head of Software development department for Tower ATM Systems, founder and responsible Manager of the DFS PHOENIX ATM System 2001-2016, various publications on Tracking, MSDF, and ATM Systems; moved to Strategy Department 2016, Issue Management UAS and UAS Strategy in DFS, DFS representative in UAS Groups and Projects.

Abstract UAS Traffic Management (UTM) is a subject rapidly gaining importance in the context of UASIntegration into the airspace System. Various initiatives like from FAA/NASA, SJU, GUTMA, EUROCAE, and LUFO have been started to look at the concept of operations, top level requirements, system decomposition , interfaces, resources, and neighbouring systems like ATM, Surveillance etc. The paper presents the DFS activities in these areas, the perspective of an ANSP on UTM, the similarities, differences, and interconnections between UTM and ATM, and the strategy of the DFS towardsfutureUTMsolutions.Specificconsiderationisgiventosurveillance,tracking/MSDFissues,mission plan issues, data modelling and Interfaces.

S7.4 09.45-10.00 The SkyOpener Project Gontran Reboud ViaSat, Switzerland (On behalf of the SkyOpener Consortium)

Bio Data Gontran Reboud: UAV European project coordinator, Global UTM Association Member of the Board, VP UTM architect. He holds a graduate engineer diploma from Ecole Centrale de Lyon (1990) and a Master 2 in Signal processing and Telecommunications from Ecole Supérieure Electricité. He has also a MBA from HEC School of Paris and University of Michigan. As a former employee of Thales group, he has a solid background in aerospace. He is now working for ViaSat in international Business development leading the UAS business for ViaSat Switzerland. He is also the project Coordinator of the H2020 project Skyopener that is integrating UAS with UTM and ATM system. ViaSat is involved in many UAS projects that are aiming at developing systems enabling integration of any kind of UAS (mini, tactical, MALE) into the civilian airspace. He is working closely with ANSPs, CAA and European and Global regulation and standardisation bodies.

Abstract This presentation will introduce the SkyOpener project, the consortium members and the objective ofthisEU-fundedstudy,whichhasadistinctbearingonUASTrafficManagement.



S8.1 09.00-09.15 RPAS for Harbor Security Purposes Anne-Marie Haute Pilgrim Technology, France

Bio Data Founder & president of Pilgrim Technology, a company that performs technical inspections in industrial areas (marine, offshore, oil & gas) in Europe and on the African continent. Since 2012, Pilgrim Technology develops professional drones and global drone solutions under the name of EAGLE VIEW. Anne-Marie is member of the board of the French Fédération Professionnelle du Drone Civil, member of the Board of Directors of UVS International, member of 3 working groups in the French Civil Drone Council.

Abstract Pilgrim Technology has developed a multirotor that answers the needs for surveillance in ports. This solution will be deployed in 24 regions around the Golf of Guinnée during the course of this year. These drones will be deployed in support of vessels that have as mission to stop piracy in the area.



S8.2 09.15-09.30 RPAS related Insurance - The Impact of the Prototype Regulation

Jean Fournier Global Aerospace, France (DroneRules Consortium)

Bio Data Jean Fournier is the Managing Director of the French branch of Global Aerospace. He joined Global Aerospace in April 2009 to open the French branch and to insure all classes of aerospace risks (airlines, airports, general aviation, manufacturers & space). He is also in charge of innovation & new products for the entire Group. Prior to joining Global, Jean spent 19 years with Marsh, including 10 years as Head of the French Aviation & Space team & 3 years as Managing Director in charge of Innovation. In the early part of his professional life, he worked at MATRA (now Airbus) on military & spaceprogrammes.HefulfilledhismilitarydutiesasaresearchengineeratONERA(Frenchaerospaceresearch centre). Jean is a graduate engineer from the ENS d’Arts et Metiers, and holds a Master degree from the University of Stanford (CA), as well as a DESS in Finance from the University Paris I - Sorbonne. He is a licensed pilot and a non-executive member of the UVS International Board of Directors. Global Aerospace is the world’s leading aviation insurer & provides underwriting and claims expertise from its worldwideheadquartersinLondon,UKanditssixofficesintheUnitedStates,twoinCanadaandthreeincontinental Europe (Cologne, Germany; Paris, France; Zurich, Switzerland). Global Aerospace has been dedicated to the aerospace industry for over 85 years and underwrites insurance on behalf of some of the world’s largest and most secure insurers and reinsurers.

Abstract On 26 August 2016, EASA published the “Prototype Commission Regulation on Unmanned Aircraft Operations”. This text and its Explanatory Note have impacts on various insurance matters, in particular when considered in conjunction with Regulation (EC) No 785/2004. To be mentioned:1. TheclarificationoftheScopeofReg.785/2004onthemeaningofmodelaircraft,whichismost

welcome. 2. The questions related to the applicability to toys. Shouldn’t they be exempted the same way kites are?3. The requirement in respect of war and terrorism coverage. As the new regulatory approach

is risk-based, why would aircraft with a MTOM of less than 500 kg, which are used for non-commercial purposes be exempted whereas the same aircraft or much lighter ones used for commercial purposes would have to purchase such coverage?

4. Finally, in order to facilitate the enforcement of the regulation for the Open category by the local police,couldweimaginestandardinsurancecertificateswithaformatthatwouldberecognisedacross the European Union, comparable to what currently exists for motor vehicle insurance?

The Prototype Regulation invites to address again the access of insurance professionals to occurrence reporting information, as it is already the case in the US, in the interest of promotion of aviation safety. Insurers are still not listed as Interested Parties in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 on the reporting, analysis & follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation. This needs to be changed as the insurance community can play an important role in the dissemination of best practices as well as onincident&accidentprevention.Lastbutnotleast,unmannedaircraftregistration&identificationare two topicsofmajor interest toensureproper indemnificationof thirdparties thatcouldsufferdamages due to unmanned aircraft.

S8.3 09.30-09.45 Use of RPAS for Operational Support in Sea-ice Affected Areas

Geir Wiik NORUT Bodø, Norway

Bio Data Geir Wiik started his career in the Norewgian Air Foce in 1976 and retired in 2014 as a colonel. His background is ground control intercept but most of my work has been staff related. In addition to the Norwegian Air Force Academy, he has attended the Ecole Superieur De Guerre Aerienne (ESGA) in Paris 91 - 92 and the Air War College (AWC) in Alabama USA 99 - 00. International positions arestaffofficerinWesternEuropeanUnion(WEU)inBrussels(94-98)andasthe Air and Defence Cooperation Attache at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington DC (05 - 08). Last position was as J3 Air at our National Joint Headquarters (NJHQ).

Abstract The use of unmanned technologies has a great potential for supporting operations in the Arctic. Commercialactivitiessuchasoilandgas,shipping,fisheries,mineralandmarineprospectingaremoving north as the ice edge is retreating. The arctic can be a challenging area to operate in. Remote areas with poorly developed infrastructure combined with harsh weather conditions and polar nights increases the risk of operating manned aircraft and helicopters. Low availability of manned aircraft, combined with easier airspace access, makes the Arctic an excellent arena for applying RPAS for operational support. To support these types of operations the Research Council Norway and Industry funded a “Centre for Integrated Remote Sensing for Arctic Operations”, which has the goal of combining satellite and RPAS remote sensing and forecasting models into a real time system for operational support. Satellite data is used to initialize and constrain forecasting models whether the topic is sea-ice properties and drift, oil spill distribution or polar weather. Uncertainties and limitations in the satellite derived products are reduced by deploying unmanned aircraft for more accurate detailed mapping, improving model results based on the area where high accuracy is needed and the forecasting limiting



thegeographicextentofupstreamareaof interest.ForRPAStobeefficient,newtechnologies forharshweatheroperations,inflighticingprotection,autonomouspathplanning,ship-basedlaunchandrecovery, broadband communication and sensors for accurate mapping of sea-ice thickness, drift, and oil-spill distribution needs to be developed and is addressed in the project.

S8.4 09.45-10.00 French Civil Drone Council Working Group on Test Ranges: Initial Conclusions

Erwin George ENGIE, France On behalf of the French Civil Drone Council

BioData Erwin George has an engineering diploma in the fieldof Industrial Energetics, a PhD in Energetics (missile propulsion) from ONERA. He has been a research Engineer at Engie since 2006 and is in charge of the Fluid Dynamics modelling Team. He co-founded the Engie Drones Lab in early 2014 and is a drone instructor and the drone R&D contact for Engie Drone Lab (internal and external developments). He is co-leader of the Working Group Test Ranges for the CDC (CT2) and in the near future also on CT4 (Training) and its GT1 (International Issues). Erwin George is a member of FPDC and Training delegate for FPDC. His aeronautical background since 1995 : PPL(A)/SEP 200 hours. PPL(S) - Sailplane Flight Examinator (2000 hours) and pilot of French Glider Aerobatic Team. Competitor in aerobatics (French & World Championship). RC pilot [airplane(aerobatics),glider(slopeflights)andmuti-rotors]since1991.

Abstract In this presentation we will present our vision in France concerning RPAS Test Ranges needs (location, equipments, R&D, ...) in order to develop or validate safe and mature solutions able to respond to industrial issues. Test Ranges may also be an aid to the DGAC (CAA) relative to airworthness assessmenttocertifiatesafersolutions.ThiscanbeveryinterestingforinternationalmissionsmostlyifforeigncountriesadoptthesamerefencetextforRPAScertification.TestRangesmayneedsomesegregated airspace (depending on application cases) and also some test benches for system validation or pilot training (advanced training). Our approach is not only focused on the French market, but is clearly focused on international partnerships and exchanges (for example ICATS & RAWFIE).


Splinter Session 9 - PILOT TRAINING & QUALIFICATION

S9.1 09.00-09.15 Italy’s Machiavellian Scenario: Going from 106 Flight Schools to only 7

Olivier Fontaine SAPRITALIA, Italy

Bio Data Olivier Fontaine is the president, accountable and safety manager ofthenon-profitorganizationSapritaliaA.P.S.whichhasasscopetopromotenew jobs & safety. After training for quality management he also achieved the ICAO/EASA safety requirement at the JAA.Certified byCréteil university foraeronautical education, he has years of experience in aeronautical didactics. Herealizesspecificresearchontherelationbetweeneducationandsafety.Hisexpertise on RPAS education allows him to be stakeholder for the second JARUS harmonization workshop of Bern where he was invited to communicate the preliminary results of his research, and produce the technical report on training needs for the «RPAS outlook 2016» of SESAR-SJU. His research also extends to Abu Dhabi (EAM) and Twente (NL) universities with which he publishes apaperaboutsafety, justculture&education.GraduatedatESMA(FR)asflightdispatcher,heworked in a cargo company where he matured his understanding of organizational aeronautical management. Starting in 2012, his interested focuses on RPAS. He participates in all important conventionsincludingtheseconddisseminationworkshopatEurocontrolandthefirstICAORPASworld symposium in Montréal, and EASA workshops area 100 KSA for training. Author of substantive articlesontheevolutionofrulesforRPAS,heobtainedexpertiseinthatparticularfieldandisinvitedto lecture principally on the evolution of RPAS rules. As all glider pilots he is a meteorology enthusiast.

Abstract A rapid analysis highlights that the Italian concept of a train is completely based on unknown criteria. At the beginning, in absence of a real framework, in less of one year, 106 schools saw the daylight. All of these schools received the approval from the Italian NAA (ENAC), but on 1 July 2016 all of the approvals were cancelled. The promised list of the new schools was published two and a half months later (mid of September). To our amazement, they were only seven training centers for the entire Italian territory. Some of the new approved training centres are trademark training centres of RPAS designers or manufacturers/integrators. It is well known that in addition to the authorized operators, thereare thousandsof illegals.The findingsof our surveydemonstrates that “drone”enthusiasts have a huge lack of basic competencies. The proposed framework for the training in Italy does not take in consideration all the JARUS recommended matters. Exams will be made by means of only 24 questions under the supervision of the training centre, without any oversight by



the NAA. The probable outcome will be that Italian operators using Italian will be unable to compete with other European pilots due to an evident lack of knowledge. Obviously, we already denounce this Machiavellian state of affairs, but the internal situation is so chaotic, that it is even impossible to get a direct line with the responsible person at ENAC, who has not answered any of our calls.

S9.2 09.15-09.30 The Italian RPAS Regulation & Training Centre Col Giovanni Savoldelli Pedrocchi ENAC, Italy

Bio Data Col Savoldelli Pedrocchi’s aviation experience has been consolidated in recent years at the Italian Civil Aviation Autorithy as Flight Inspector,mainlyinthefieldsofRPASregulationandremotepilottraining.AsColonel Pilot of the Italian Air Force with more than 35 years of experience in both operational and training assignments as a military pilot, interceptor pilot, flight Instructor,Wing Commander, and executive positions at the ItalianAirForce/Joint General Staff and NATO HQs.

Abstract RPAS shall be piloted by a Pilot holding an appropriate valid recognition of competence called «RPASPilotCertificate»issuedbyaRPASTrainingCentrerapprovedbyENAC.PursuanttotheitalianNavigationCode, thePilot is responsable for thesafemanagementof theflight.ThePilotexercisedprivilegesunderthecertificateaccordingtotheapplicablequalificationsandlimitations.Thepilotshallrecordhisflightactivity.ENACapprovestheRPASTrainingCentreuponinvestigationsontheorganization,onthecapabilitytogranttheentiretrainingtothePilot,onthequalificationofthepersonnel, Iinstructor and Examiner.

S9.3 09.30-09.45 Implementing European RPAS Learning Objectives in a Curriculum

Rob De Roo Katholieke Hogeschool VIVES, Belgium

BioData RobDeRoograduatedin2006asMasterinAviation.Hefirstworkedafewyearsas design project manager for a multinational before changing to VIVES University College Department Aeronautics as lecturer and researcher. He teaches RPAS, Human Factors in Aviation, Aircraft Systems & Structures and Aviation Safety in the programs Aviation Technology and Airline Pilot. As researcher, he is specialized in RPAS where he does the project management and coordination of RPAS related projects. The projects have a wide range such as performance optimization, payload selection, platform selection, custom made trainings and consultancy. A few items of his RPAS portfolio: co-founder of BeUAS,guestlecturer,advisorforRPASFederalMinistryofinterior–CivilDefense:platformselectionand training, advisor DG ECHO, advisor UN OCHA, organizer of Humanitarian UAV course together withHumanitarianUAVNetworkandBCAAcertifiedexaminer.

Abstract The aim of the ViRTE (Vives RPAS Technology Enhancement) project was to investigate RPAS theoretical training requirements in order to improve the mutual recognition of European RPAS licenses. The human error is in manned aviation, still the major contributor to incidents and accidents. It can be reduced by linking technology, such as automation which can reduce the pilot’s workload, and operational conditions in which the pilot operates. Training has a huge added value to reduce these humanerrorsandthusincreasesafety.Thefirstchallengeistherequiredcontentofanappropriatetrainingsystem.Ithastomakesurethattrainingisbeneficialforasaferoperationcorrespondingtothe safety level of that operation. If a similar training is used for all operations, there is a risk for either an insufficient training forcomplexoperations,ora toomuch training forsimpleoperations.Thiscancauseaninappropriatecost,inefficienttraininganddemotivatedtraineesbecauseofmissing/useless information. In both situations is the required safety level, and thus the aim of training, is not achieved. A second challenge is the wide variety of national legislations and corresponding training requirements. This variety has a direct negative impact of mutual recognition of pilot licenses because the training standards are based on national experience with limited consultation of other countries.Astandardizedclassificationandtrainingsystemis thusneededasfundamentalbasisinorder tosafelyexpand theboomingRPASindustry.EASAFCLrecognizedATO’s,RPASflightschoolsandqualifiedentitieswithVIVESasnon-commercialacademicleader,havecreatedalistoflearning objectives based on their training knowledge/experience. These LO’s are based on EASA FCL Learning Objectives to enhance the mutual recognition of European RPAS licenses.

S9.4 09.45-10.00 Ident & Predictive Dynamic Geo-Fencing Françoise Derout Air Space Drone, France

Bio Data Françoise Derout holds a Master’s degree in law from the Faculty of Law in Aix-en-Provence and an MBA from the Euromed Business School.Shehaspracticed in theconsultingfirmsDeloitte&Touche,Ernst&Young and Capgemini Consulting. She has conducted dozens of missions in the aeronautical environment (airport, security, information system ..), in all parts of the world.Specializing in aeronautical embedded systems, she leaves the consulting world and founds his company Air Space Drone to create an evolutionary system



whose ambition is to accompany a safe and functional development of RPAS in the airspace. Abstract Air Space Drone (ASD) is a company that associates a lawyer with a strong experience in embedded

systems,twoengineers(oneofthemisanairlinepilot),andadoctorofmathematics.Thefirststepoftheirsystem,«RPASFlySafe»,wasfinalizedinJune2016.TheprototypetestshavevalidatedidentIficationandlocalisationsystemsinrealtime,verylight(40g),adaptabletoalltypesofRPAS.Itworks in all circumstances without the nuisance for communication in progress and without saturating radar screens. At the same time, and to continue to add complementary functionalities, ASD has developed a « detect and avoid » system. In addition to a geofencing of permanent areas (sensitive or restricted zones), this system can be a dynamic geofencing system showing the events unfolding in the sky in real time. Those events are translated and shared in real time with users and authorities who have an authorization. The data are locked in a server with a high level security protocol. The fully autonomoussystemcoverstheframeworkoftheEuropeanairspace,butisflexibleandadaptabletothespecificitiesofallmembersstates.Thesystemfollowsthecertificationofthe21JpartofEASAandis affordable for all the end users. The software is developed to the DO-178C standard.


Splinter Session 10 - TEST RANGES & TESTING

S10.1 11.00-11.15 Why Test Ranges are Required - A Users Perspective

Anne-Marie Haute Pilgrim Technology, France

Bio Data Founder & president of Pilgrim Technology, a company that performs technical inspections in industrial areas (marine, offshore, oil & gas) in Europe and on the African continent. Since 2012, Pilgrim Technology develops professional drones and global drone solutions under the name of EagleView. Anne-Marie is member of the board of the French Fédération Professionnelle du Drone Civil, member of the Board of Directors of UVS International, member of 3 working groups in the French Civil Drone Council.

Abstract Within the context of product development, sensor (imaging & non-imaging) testing, pilot training, maintenanceofpilotcompetence,andflightmissionproceduredevelopment,PilgrimTechnology&Eagle View are frequent users of test ranges. This presentation will highlight what a RPAS developer & operator require from a test range and the facilities required.

S10.2 11.15-11.30 DronePort: UAS Test Range & Business Center Peter Dedrij DronePort, Belgium

Bio Data Peter Dedrij has a master in electronic engineering and an MBA. He started his career in avionics engineering at Sabena Technics. After this he worked at Microsoft for 10 years in different Sales & Marketing roles. Now Peter is responsible for set up of DronePort, a UAV test & business center situated at the decomissioned military airport of Sint-Truiden.

Abstract This presentation will cover the setup of the test & business center including available airspace, development of the ground infrastructure, safety rules implemented in collaborationwiththeBCAA,andoperationalprocedurestotestflyUASatDronePort.

S10.3 11.30-11.45 Why Universities Need Test Centres for RPAS & Aerial Robots

Ir. Gerrit Folkertsma University of Twente, The Netherlands

Bio Data Ir. Geert Folkertsma completed his BSc and MSc in Mechatronics cum laude at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. He has been involved in autonomous (flying) robot researchat theUniversity ofTwente, the companyClearFlightSolutions, and the MIT biomimetic robotics lab. He is currently employed at the UniversityofTwenteasateacherofroboticscourses,andisfinishinghisPhDresearch in the Robotics and Mechatronics group.

Abstract Technical universities, universities of applied sciences and other research&education institutions are involved in many autonomous robot projects. This includes development of RPAS for inspection and maintenance tasks, but also e.g. ground vehicles and water robots are born in research labs. Currently, most of this effort takes only place in those research labs, while the intended outcome is that these robotic systems can operate in our outdoors, everyday environment. However, because of regulatory and practical issues, the step to testing the developed systems in a realistic environment, is hardly ever taken. Examples of (semi-)autonomous robots developed at the University of Twente willbepresented.Fromthis,theneed-oratleastbenefits-ofapropertestcentreisdiscussed.Finally, the idea of standardised test centres across Europe is explored.



S10.4 11.45-12.00 Final Results of RPAS-ATM Integration Demonstration (RAID)

Jason Gauci University of Malta, Malta

Bio Data Dr Jason Gauci graduated in electrical engineering from the University of Malta in 2005. In 2010 he was awarded a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Cranfield University (UK) for his research on obstacledetection around aircraft through the use of computer vision. He then worked as a software and systems engineer within the UK aerospace and automotive industries, before returning to Malta in 2014 to join the Institute of Aerospace Technologies where he is currently employed as a resident academic and lecturer. His research interests include computer vision, safety-critical system design, avionics display design, and UAS.

Abstract TheRAIDprojectisoneofanumberofprojectspromoted&co-financedbySESARJointUndertakingin the large spectrum of activities addressing the seamless integration of the RPAS in unrestricted airspace. In the RAID vision, the SJU global aim was that of evaluating, from a primary involved stakeholders point-of-view, what kind of peculiarities could arise in integrating RPAS with normal commercialmannedair traffic.Asecondkeyelementwastheshort-termvisionitconsidersfortherequired evaluation. The project addressed some relevant KPAs of the SESAR Performance Framework, namelyHumanPerformance,SafetyandSecurity,furtherdefinedbyanumberofspecificobjectiveswhich were measured in Real-Time Simulations (RTS) and in Flight Trials. Since the integration of RPAS in unsegregated airspace involves safety, security and human performance aspects related to boththeadoptionofnewspecificproceduresandtheintroductionofnewtechnologies(e.g.DetectAndAvoid),RAIDobjectivesspecificallyaddressedtheevaluationofproceduresandtechnologiesin:

•UsingTemporarysegregatedareas,asitcanbepeculiarlydoneinRPASmissions; •Trafficseparationmanagedbyairtrafficcontrollersdealingwithmannedandunmannedintruders; •Emergencyconditionsmanagementduringjamming/spoofingofthecommandandcontrolLink; •Cooperative traffic separation between remote pilot and controllers using an airborne automatic

dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B) based Detect And Avoid (DAA) decision support system. •Fullyautomatedandautopilotmodes. The most relevant conclusions, as emerged from both the real-time simulations and assessed in

Flight Trials, can be summarized as follows: •ThemanagementofanRPASinexecutingitstypicalmissioncanbesafelyaccomplishedbyboth

remotepilotsandAirTrafficControllers; •Themanagementofemergencyconditions,notablythosearisingfromC2Llossofsignals,can

also be accomplished by remote Pilot and ATC, when the expected behavior of the aircraft in those specificconditionsiswellsharedamongallinvolvedstakeholders;

•Theintroductionofnewtechnologies,namelytheDAAtechnology,iswellacceptedbyremotepilotsand ATCOs, but again RPAS expected behavior has to be well shared between pilots and ATCOs;

•Specific training sessions can efficiently support the need of specific knowledge of RPASperformance and behavior, in nominal and non-nominal conditions.


Splinter Session 11 - NATIONAL REGULATORY STATUS

S11.1 11.00-11.15 Recent Controversial Developments in Australian Very Small Drone Regulation

Joseph Wheeler International Aerospace Law & Policy Group, Australia

Bio Data Joseph Wheeler MRAeS is the Principal of aviation lawfirm IALPG, throughwhichheconsultsasSpecialCounsel (Aviation) forMaurice Blackburn Lawyers where he acts on behalf of those injured or who have lost loved ones in air disasters and accidents, and serves as Aviation Legal Counsel for the Australian Federation of Air PIlots. Joseph is an elected Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a member of the Legal Committee of the International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) in Montreal, and is the national Aviation Spokesperson of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. His practice focuses on advice and representation for passengers, pilots, remote pilots.

Abstract The Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Part 101) Regulation 2016 (CALA) which commenced on 29 September 2016 in Australia opens up commercial operations of under 2kg drones with nocertificationortrainingrequirementsotherthanadherencetostandardoperatingconditions.Itpresents a raft of safety related issues in the face of rising complaints by Australian pilots and air trafficcontrollersof suchaircraft illegallypenetratingcontrolledairspace.Someof the issuesinclude rolling back a requirement for training, no effective registration scheme, and failure to consider mandating technological mechanisms which would ensure the safety of such craft over people or near prohibited areas. The laws send a misleading message of freedom of the skies for those unencumbered by a reason to gain appropriate aeronautical knowledge for their operations.



Australia’s leading commercial drone organisation (ACUO) has staunchly lobbied against the changesthroughIALPGwhich,inaworldfirst,hasinitiatedavotetobeputintheFederalSenateofAustralia’sParliament tovetotheproblematic legislativeamendment. Itwouldbethefirst timesuch drone legislation has been held back by the representatives of the people when promulgated by the national air safety regulator, and the process to get to that point involved both policy and legal considerations relevant to all ICAO states seeking to update and rationalise new safety regulations for the use of recreational and commercial drones. .

S11.2 11.15-11.30 Structuring National RPAS Activities Mark Vanlook EUKA, Belgium

Bio Data Mark Vanlook started in 1986 as civil engineer at IMEC in Leuven. In 1990, he was offered a job at GDF Suez in the engineering department. He subsequently built a local and international career in technology, marketing and general management. After a few years he was given the opportunity in Eastern Europe to follow a few key acquisitions for the group. In 1999, Mark became an entrepreneur and startedoneofthefirstinternetcompaniesinBelgium:anaXis.After10yearsthecompany grew to about 90 employees and 400 customers and was a trendsetter in online business and e-government applications. In 2013, Mark sold his business and he devoted himself to a new challenge: drones. He is currently chairman of EUKA, a membership organization that aims to help start this new world economy in Europe.

Abstract EUKA brings businesses, government and research institutions together to promote the industry of drones.Weshareacommonpassion:theinternetof‘flying’things!Whoareoutmembers?

• Theendusers:companiesorgovernmentsthatwishtodeploydroneapplications-areactivelyinvolvedinhelpingdefinethedemandinthemarketandinthedetectionofnewproduct-marketcombinations;

• Researchinstitutionswill-accordingtothescientificchallenges–helptargetyoursearchtopushthe boundaries of these new technologies;

• Thedroneindustrycompanieswillofferproductsandservicesthatmeetthemarketdemand,whichwilllead to new starters, healthy growing businesses, and possibly to major international market leaders;

• Thegovernmentwillprovidearegulatoryframework(legislation)thatensuressafedronetrafficwhilemaintainingsufficientprivacyforcitizens;

• Sectororganizationscanhaveasignificantroletoguidetheirmembersandinspiretheenduser.

S11.3 11.30-11.45 The Spanish Regulatory Situation José Maria Ramirez Ciriza AESA, Spain

Bio Data José Maria (Chema) Ramirez Ciriza obtained a MSc in Aeronautical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, joined the Spanish aviation authority (then DGAC) in 1985, where he was assigneddifferent tasks, in theMaintenanceandCertificationDepartments.Hewasprojectmanager for thecertificationofvariousmodelsof largeaircraftandHeadoftheCertificationDepartment.Laterhewasassignedthetasktodevelopnew Departments for quality and safety management. He is representing Spain at EASA Management Board and EASA Committee as alternate member. From 2010 he is International Coordinator at the Spanish Safety Agency.

Abstract Spain published an interim RPAS Regulation in july 2014. The presentation will cover the development of the sector under it and the experiences of AESA with its application. The presentation will cover also the new Regulation which has been prepared, which includes requirements to allow additional operations to be performed, and the process for its promulgation.

S11.4 11.45-12.00 Solutions to Regulate & Manage Drone Flying Before the Advent of a Standardized UTM

Luc Haeberlé Colibrex, Germany

Bio Data Luc Haeberlé has occupied various positions in the telecommunication, test & measurementandsafetyindustry,forexampleasDirectorAsia/PacificBroadcastfor Rohde & Schwarz in Munich or as Sales & Marketing Director at Dräger Safety France. In these positions Luc has often contributed to conferences and workshopsfororganizationsliketheAsia-PacificBroadcastingUnion(ABU)orthe ITU. In 2013 Luc joined the German LS telcom group being in charge of developing a new subsidiary (Colibrex) involved in the RPAS/Drone industry. As specialized drone operator Colibrex is offering airborne radio frequency measurement services worldwide. Based on the longstanding expertise of its mother company LS telcom towards dynamic databases and licensing processes, Colibrex has also invested ahead of the curve and recently launched Drone-Flight-Check, a drone registration and authorization management database & app. As Managing Director of Colibrex, Luc is developing both these activities in various countries and represents the company in organizations like UAV-DACH. Luc Haeberlé holds a double French-German degree in



business administration for technical goods. Abstract Considering the irresistible expansion of drones with their multiple applications as well as the

demand of some big players for dedicated “drone highways” that will require an integration into the airspacemanagedtodayonthebasisofATMrules,thereisnodoubtthatUASTrafficManagement(UTM)Systemswillregulateflyingdroneinthefuture.Buttheestablishmentofharmonizedrulesand standards, their acceptance by all the players and the inherent regulatory approval processes at the different national and international levels, and last but not least the development, testing and validation of the appropriate tools will not be realized in one day. On the other hand, aeronautical, public safety and homeland security have to be guaranteed from now on. The list of recent incidents implicating drones speaks for itself. Therefore authorities and stakeholders have urgently to act andthereisacertainconsensusthatmeasureslikedroneregistration,flightapprovalmechanisms,geo-fencing and a minimum level of traceability can immediately improve security around drone flying.Thepurposeofthepaperistoexplaintheadvantagesofsuchmeasuresandhowtheycanbe implemented as upfront and preparation of a future UTM. The author will particularly describe the mechanismsrequiredtodynamicallyandintelligentlylinkregistrationdatawithno-flyandrestricted-flyzonesbasedontheexampleofDrone-Flight-Check,thesolutiondevelopedbyColibrexandLStelcom as drone registration and authorization management database and app. An outlook on drone tracking will conclude the presentation.


Splinter Session 12 - NATIONAL REGULATORY STATUS

S12.1 11.00-11.15 Stimulating Business, Safety & Effective Compliance - Mitigating Risks with Knowledge

Dan Richard Isdahl-Engh UAS Norway, Norway

Bio Data Dan Richard Isdahl-Engh is the president of UAS Norway and performs as a test pilot for several RPAS Systems in Europe. Totaling over 6000 h of flight as pilot in commandon differentmanned- andunmanned aerial platforms and is the operations and support manager of AnsuR Birdeye. Dan Richard is a former Entrepreneur in the social media and marketing industry specializing in customer relations and communication. Dan Richard has also founded multiple insurance special risks underwriting agencies. Dan Richard has also served as a submariner in the Royal Norwegian Navy.

Abstract The Norwegian UAS industry has the last decade enjoyed a very proportional legislation, and extensive governmental facilitation trough advice and co-operation with the CAA in Norway. Whilst many nations has chosen a fairly restrictive approach and hence limited the access to commercial utilization of unmanned systems. UAS Norway consists now of nearly 1000 operators. The growth has been fenomenal, resulting in the restructurement of UAS Norway. The Norwegian RPAS industry has several manufacturers of unmanned systems, in addition to over 100 technology providers that assist to ensure safe integration of unmanned systems with existing airspace users. The key to success comes from an extensive effort in communicating knowledge and ensuring public acceptance.

S12.2 11.15-11.30 The Road to RPAS Operations in Norwegian Controlled Airspace

Morten Raustein UAS Norway, Norway

Bio Data Morton Raustein served in the Royal Norwegian Air Force from 1988inseveralpositionsinbase,helicopter,andfighteroperations,and was the last operational GCA controller in Norway. Got Commercial and instructor licences 1990-92 and is currently head and assistant head of training in two separate flying club flight schools. From 2003-2006 was part of theNorwegian Tactical UAS project before joining the Norwegian CAA in 2009 with the responsability for trying to create Norewegian RPAS regulations. Left the CAA to rejoin the Air Force in base operations at Ørland Air station in 2015, and has been a freelance advisor regarding RPAS related issues since then. Today he represents himself and presents as an advisor to UAS Norway.

Abstract This presentation will expose the process leading from total denial or danger area only for RPAS operations in controlled airspace to the current possibility of ad-hoc operations on short notice.



S12.3 11.30-11.45 Industrial Inspections & Norwegian Legislation Thomas Moss Orbiton, Norway

Bio Data Tomas Moss is co-founder and CEO of Orbiton, a company delivering industry inspection and geomatic services to government and large private companies. Mr. Moss’ background is in photography, having served, among other positions, as Head of Photography at the Headquarters Defence Command Norway.

Abstract Orbiton has extensive experience in delivering a diverse range of services, including geo-mapping,rock slide prevention, bridge inspection, crisis management, 3D mapping and fjord crossing transmission line inspection. The talk focuses on these different scenarios, working with and within the Norwegian RPAS regulation, andhowtheincreasinguseofdronescanbenefitsteadilygrowingareasofbusiness,savingcost,increasingefficiencyandpromotingsafetyalongtheway.

S12.4 11.45-12.00 National Overview of RPAS Activities Dr.-Ing Nobert Lohl UAV-DACH, Germany

BioData • UniversityDegreeinPhysicsasDiplom-Physiker(Dipl.-Phys.) at Technical University Braunschweig

• Doctoral Degree in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) at the Technical UniversityBraunschweig, 1978

• Adjunct Professor for International Aviation at Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity

• Lecturer forAviation Safety andAirworthiness at the Technical UniversityBraunschweig

• 1983-2003VariousProjectManagement,ManagementandSeniorManagementpositionsattheGermanNationalAviationAuthorityLBA,includingProjectCertificationManagerAirbus,ManagerRegionalOfficeBerlin,ManagerCommercialAirlines,DeputyDirectorLBA

• 2004-2015CertificationDirector,EuropeanAviationSafetyAgency(EASA) • Co-authorof“CologneCompendiumonAirLawinEurope”,ISBN978-3-452-27523 Abstract This presentation will present the recent and upcoming activities of UAV-DACH relative to regulatory

matters in Germany, as well as an opinion of the way forward.


Plenary Sessions 3 & 4 - SPLINTER SESSION CONCLUSIONS - See Next Page



Plenary Session 3 - SPLINTER SESSION CONCLUSIONS

Presented by the Splinter Session Moderators

The conclusions, drawn up by the moderators of splinter sessions 01-06, in coordination with the speakers & with inputs from the audience, will be presented to the conference attendees in this plenary session. The conclusions will consist of: a) Short overview of the current situation; b)Thebottlenecksidentified;c) Recommendations on the way forward. Presenters

13.30-13.40 Splinter Session 01 - Operations Uwe Meinberg BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany13.40-13.50 Splinter Session 02 - Test Ranges Nico Nijenhuis Field Lab & Space53, The Netherlands13.50-14.00 Splinter Session 03 - Safety, Security & Standards Peter van Blyenburgh UVS International14.00-14.10 Splinter Session 04 - Pilot Training & Qualification Sander Starreveld Drone Flight Academy, The Netherlands14.10-14.20 Splinter Session 05 - Operations Tom Lund ProxDynamics, Norway14.20-14.30 Splinter Session 06 - National & European Status Manuel Onate AERPAS, Spain

14.30-14.45 Panel Discussion on Conference Conclusions Chaired by Peter van Blyenburgh, UVS International

14.45-15.45 Break

Plenary Session 4 - SPLINTER SESSION CONCLUSIONS

Presented by the Splinter Session Moderators

The conclusions, drawn up by the moderators of splinter sessions 07-12, in coordination with the speakers & with inputs from the audience, will be presented to the conference attendees in this plenary session. The conclusions will consist of: a) Short overview of the current situation; b)Thebottlenecksidentified;c) Recommendations on the way forward.

Subsequent to the conference, the conclusions presented in both plenary sessions will be compiled into a single document that will be made available, along with the conference presentations, to all conference attendees. This document will also be remitted to all European Union institutions & agencies, and will be made available to the international RPAS community on www.rpas-civops.com Presenters

15.45-15.55 Splinter Session 07 - UTM Ralf Heidger DFS, Germany Gontran Reboud ViaSat, Switzerland15.55-16.05 Splinter Session 08 - Operations Jean Fournier Global Aerospace, France16.05-16.15 Splinter Session 09 - Pilot Training & Qualification Olivier Fontaine SAPRITALIA, Italy16.15-16.25 Splinter Session 10 - Test Ranges & Testing Peter van Blyenburgh UVS International16.25-16.35 Splinter Session 11 - National Regulatory Status José Ramirez AESA, Spain16.35-16.45 Splinter Session 12 - National Regulatory Status Norbert Lohl UAV-DACH, Germany16.45-17.00 Speech by Koen de Vos, European Commission DG GROWTH

17.00-17.15 Panel Discussion on Conference Conclusions Chaired by Peter van Blyenburgh, UVS International

17.15 Closure



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