Extending the DFR program to include BVLOS operations with Iris Automation’s Casia G Pearland PD
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
use iris automationCassia G ground-based air surveillance system, Pearland Police Station has secured a Certificate of Authorization (COA) to operate drones as a First Responder (DFR) program, eliminating the need for a Visual Observer (VO) and going beyond Visual Observation (BVLOS) operations .
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Perland PD can now instantly dispatch autonomous drones in response to emergency calls, allowing them to quickly recognize the situation at the scene of the incident. This allows operators to communicate important information to other first responders, increasing the safety of officers approaching the scene.
“In a situation where staffing shortages are impacting first responders across the country, the use of full BVLOS drones as a first responder program will greatly enhance resource allocation and provide a high level of safety for first responders. situational awareness will be maintained,” said Pearland PD Assistant Chief of Police Chad Randall.
To obtain approval for the Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, Pearland PD Cassia G from Iris Automation Systems as an alternative to compliance with the “reference and avoidance” requirements of 91.113. This is a major step in scaling drones for public safety, notably the first Part 91 approval secured using Casia G.
A passive ground-based airborne surveillance system, Casia G establishes zones of monitored airspace without the need to integrate hardware into the drone itself. Casia G uses computer vision technology to notify the Remote Pilot-In-Command (RPCC) of potential collision intruders, who then safely pilot the drone.
“Pearland PD has been operating the Casia G system since last summer and performance data has been collected, analyzed and submitted to the FAA resulting in this approval.” It is a testament to the department’s commitment to providing more efficient services across the region through the We are proud to be part of Pearland’s Safety Case and work with Pearland and other DFR programs to deliver these breakthrough capabilities. I look forward to it.”
Drone Responders Public Safety Alliance Director Charles Werner said: “This will allow drones to grow exponentially as first responders, help emergency responders maximize their resources, and make communities across the country safer.”
Part 91 governs a wide range of aviation operations, from private recreational flights to corporate charters and other commercial activities.Pearland is Casia G and drone sensesituational awareness software.
and National Public Security UAS Conference March 15th Panel Discussion on the Next Generation Drone as First Responder (DFR) flying lion‘s Stephen Katz includes former Parland TX officer Brandan Carr, now drone sense.
“2023 is the year of the DFR,” said Katz. Brandon Karr explained the details and importance of authorization. “From launch to recovery, you don’t have to see the drone at any time,” says Kerr. However, agencies must have a technical infrastructure in place that can “clean up the airspace” for both compliant and non-compliant aircraft. With no rooftop observers required, agencies can scale programs with less investment in personnel and cover more jurisdictions.
“A big thank you to the FAA for working with us on this,” Carr said.
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