BS 9122 specifies requirements for UAS pilot training programmes and the competencies that a candidate is expected to meet to achieve a UAS pilot certification.
BS 9122 specifies two stages of pilot training:
BS 9122 on qualification and approval of UAS is useful for:
This is very much the case with unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. In recent history, the use of UAS by the military, federal and local government as well as by personal owners has proliferated. BS 9122 covers geospatial professionals is still key to ensuring high-quality, survey-grade deliverables.
BS 9122 ensure that UAS providers are working with professional surveyors and following guidelines from governing bodies, such as the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) when stating accuracy.