A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover breaking news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?

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Lennon

21 September, 17:50

A local TV station has hired a remote pilot to operate their small UA to cover breaking news stories. The remote pilot has had multiple near misses with obstacles on the ground and two small UAS accidents. What would be a solution for the news station to improve their operating safety culture?

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Jaida Gill · Answer 1

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The news station should implement a policy of no more than five crashes/incidents within 6 months.

The news station does not need to make any changes; there are times that an accident is unavoidable.

The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasize safety.

Answer: The news station should recognize hazardous attitudes and situations and develop standard operating procedures that emphasizes safety.

Recognizing hazardous attitude is a great step as it is indicative of the news station taking responsibility for their attitude and taking measures to correct them.