Drone consulting for equipment, routines, permit questions and safe operations
For companies and other organisations that want to get started with, or further develop, their own drone organisation, we are happy to provide support. We can contribute knowledge and experience when choosing methods and evaluating equipment, as well as when designing operating procedures and permit applications.
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Describe where you are today, what type of drone operation you want to build and whether the support concerns equipment, routines, training or permit questions.
When is it useful to hire a drone consultant?
Purchasing and starting to use drones in an organisation may seem simple, and sometimes it is. With 15 years of experience working with unmanned aircraft for many different purposes, however, we know that many aspects affect the result and value that drone flights can provide. The practical approach, equipment choice and timing of the flight all play a decisive role. In addition, regulatory requirements for drone use have increased significantly in recent years. Getting support from a drone consultant at an early stage can both save working time and increase the likelihood that the desired effects of drone use are achieved.
Method: how the work is carried out
- Needs review: We receive your request and review which parts of the drone operation you need support with and where we can help.
- Proposed setup: We return with a proposed order of priority, setup and working method.
- Support services: We carry out the agreed support services in dialogue with you.
- Follow-up and next steps: When we have completed the agreed support, we follow up on how the support worked and what the next step in your process should be.
Delivery:
- Support adapted for your unique situation and designed to provide direct value to your drone operations
Why get help early?
A drone organisation needs more than the right equipment. For drones to provide real value, you need well-considered method choices, clear roles, functioning checklists, trained pilots and routines that fit your own operations.
Early support can reduce the risk of purchasing the wrong equipment, doing unnecessary work and having deficiencies in documentation or permit processes. It also helps the organisation move faster from idea to practically useful drone operations.
Conditions and limitations
For the support to be adapted to you and provide as much value as possible, we need an open dialogue about needs, expectations and knowledge level. You have unique knowledge of your organisation and operations, and we need to understand that in order for the work to be as helpful as possible.
Experience, permits and quality
Our long experience working with different drone systems, sensors and drone applications has given us valuable knowledge that we are happy to share. In the development and selection of equipment and practical methods, we have acted as drone consultants for both universities and private companies.
The current EU-wide regulations for unmanned aviation, which all drone operators must follow, place high demands on training, documentation and permits. Gerdes Solutions holds several operational authorisations in Sweden and cross-border authorisations for other EU countries. We can therefore contribute both experience and knowledge when preparing documentation such as an operations manual and applications for operational authorisation according to PDRA and SORA to the Swedish Transport Agency.
Frequently asked questions
Why is support useful before applying for a permit?
The Swedish Transport Agency, which handles permit applications for drone operations, has long waiting times and charges for every hour spent processing a permit application. Doing good preparatory work and submitting a complete application where all requirements are met saves both time and money.
Can we get support for data collection with drones?
Yes, we support organisations that want to develop their knowledge of, among other things, thermography, photogrammetry and laser scanning with drones.
Can you help us choose a drone?
Yes, we have many years of experience with different drone systems and are well acquainted with their advantages, disadvantages and price levels. In our own operations, we always strive to use equipment that is fit for purpose, high quality and cost-effective. Since we are not drone resellers, we can be impartial.
How long is support needed for our drone organisation?
That depends on how complex your drone operations are and what level of training and knowledge you already have in the area. We can offer targeted support for individual parts of the drone organisation or help you through the entire process, from method selection and equipment evaluation to the design of an operations manual and permit application.
Free dialogue about support for your drone organisation
Tell us what you want to achieve with your own drone operations, and we will get back to you with proposed priorities, setup and next steps.