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Lab 2: NIST Open Test Lane
Location info, Weather, and Flight team
METAR: KLAF 041703 31007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2986
LAANC: Auto approval within 200’ AGL, while inside of turfgrass FRIA
Airspace: KLAF Class D from surface
Drone: DJI Mavic 2 pro - H
Team Members: Eli Meadows, Nico Jaeckle, Diego Hernandez, Jacob Sieber
Setup & Test Procedure
Setup
Figure #1
For the NIST Open Test Lane Basic Proficiency Examination, we used test lanes build from hardware store buckets, printed labels, and 2x4 wood studs. Each lane had three of these identical targets, with each stand being labeled 1, 2, and 3, with 1 being closest to the pilot and starting point (Fig 1).
Each stand’s its setup consisted of a central tall bucket (labeled Bucket 1) and four surrounding buckets labeled 1A through 1D. Bucket 1A was positioned nearest the pilot, and the remaining buckets (1B, 1C, and 1D) were placed counterclockwise around the central bucket (Fig 1).
Test Procedure
The test procedure requires a minimum of three participants: the Remote Pilot in Command, a visual observer, and an examination instructor (fig 2). under the instructors commands, the pilot controls the aircraft to a series of positions in order to capture images of the specific bucket. The objective is to center the aircrafts main camera on the target on the bottom of the bucket, there are green rings on the outermost part of the bucket that must be fully in view and not obscured in order to score a point.
Figure #2
The test is divided into three phases, each involving different, specific maneuvers. Between each phase, the pilot must complete a graded landing and takeoff. Although the test is done in segments the entire exam is timed continuously, and the pilot must complete it within 10 minutes to successfully pass with their score. A minimum of 40 points is required to pass, with a maximum of 184 points. I achieved 184 points in 9:47 (fig 3)
Results
Figure #3
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