Analysis of UAS Operations using Value Modelling

In recent years, the use of UAS has moved much beyond the realm of military operations and has made its way into the hands of consumers and commercial industries. Although the applications of UAS in commercial industries are virtually endless, there are many issues regarding its operations that need to be considered before these valuable pieces of equipment may be allowed to run free in the skies. Currently, UAS operations in public domain is guided and controlled by the FAA Part 107 rules after overwhelming public pressure caused by the earlier 333 exemption. In order to approach such larger issues, this book will exploit the use of value models, which will help to quantify how the different environmental and operational scenarios play a role in UAS operations based on the task being performed. The primary aim of this research is to use the attributes of key factors of the UAS such as the Autonomy Levels and Technology Readiness Levels along with its operating scenario factors such as the environmental complexity and task complexity, based on the operating environment in which the UAS performs its task.