Accidents and incidents — transcript

00:00:00.600 --> 00:00:04.675 Accidents and incidents: what to report, when, and why it matters.

00:00:05.400 --> 00:00:08.388 Drone accidents and incidents go to the ATSB,

00:00:08.388 --> 00:00:12.871 the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Not reporting is an offence.

00:00:13.400 --> 00:00:17.649 It depends on the drone. Under 250 grams, no reporting.

00:00:17.649 --> 00:00:21.367 Up to 25 kilograms is Type 2. Over 25 is Type 1.

00:00:24.300 --> 00:00:29.552 For Type 2, death or serious injury is reported immediately. Less severe incidents,

00:00:29.552 --> 00:00:33.678 like a bird strike or a system failure, within seventy-two hours.

00:00:34.300 --> 00:00:37.197 Type 1 adds accidents, close calls with aircraft,

00:00:37.197 --> 00:00:40.151 and serious property damage to the immediate list.

00:00:41.400 --> 00:00:44.556 Immediate means by phone, as soon as reasonably practicable,

00:00:44.556 --> 00:00:47.040 then a written report within seventy-two hours.

00:00:47.040 --> 00:00:49.420 Routine matters need only the written report.

00:00:51.300 --> 00:00:55.506 Who reports? A responsible person, such as the crew or the operator.

00:00:55.506 --> 00:01:00.077 You're exempt only if you reasonably believe another has already reported.

00:01:00.900 --> 00:01:04.844 A hard landing. Make the area safe and check for injuries.

00:01:05.500 --> 00:01:08.929 Photograph it, and note the position, time and conditions.

00:01:08.929 --> 00:01:13.520 Leave the wreckage unless you must move it. Then call your chief remote pilot.

00:01:15.400 --> 00:01:21.018 ATSB investigations are independent and don't assign blame. They find the factors,

00:01:21.018 --> 00:01:23.184 and use them to improve safety.

00:01:23.900 --> 00:01:29.158 In April 2014, a drone filming a triathlon in Western Australia struck a competitor.

00:01:29.158 --> 00:01:32.808 Better pre-flight planning could likely have prevented it.

00:01:34.900 --> 00:01:39.011 Report inside your organisation too, per your operations manual.

00:01:39.011 --> 00:01:43.756 Investigate before it flies again, and read others' reports when you plan.

00:01:44.400 --> 00:01:47.744 Know your category, pick the bin, make the call, and learn from it.

00:01:50.400 --> 00:01:54.998 Final check. Your drone seriously injures someone. What must you do?

00:01:55.400 --> 00:01:59.397 Phone the ATSB now, then a written report within seventy-two hours.