Regulation analysis and new concept for a cloud-based UAV supervision system in urban environment

Abstract

This paper proposes new rules for the regulation of a Cloud-based Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), which is operating in urban environment. The novelty of this proposed regulation is dual: (i) regulation of a Cloud-based system focusing on safety and robustness, (ii) definition of requirements for the RPAS in urban area. A new concept for the regulation is proposed, compared to existing worldwide regulations. Moreover, the Cloud framework and the proposed RPAS are described. The Cloud framework should be intended to be an automated system for path planning and control of RPAS flying under its coverage, and not limited to remotely control RPAS by pilots. Future works will be the experimental validation of the proposed system in Turin area.