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Challenges in Investigating UAV Accidents

This paper deals with the challenges faced when investigating accidents related to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The first aim is to generate statistical data on UAV accidents and to use that data to gain insights into the types and reasons for the accidents. From those insights, this paper identifies the challenges being presented to investigators […]

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“Automation bias” – A concern for designers of cockpits and ATC systems alike

It is a natural tendency for humans to favour or prefer information that has been provided by automated or computer-based systems. This tendency is referred to as automation bias and is based on social psychology research that has found positivity bias occurs in environments where human-automation interaction occurs and that automated decisions are rated more

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The concept of remote (or virtual) ATC services

The concept of remote (or virtual) ATC services being performed at a location that is separate and away from the respective airport is a fascinating one that warrants further research and industry discussion. The basic principle of this concept is that a remote airport is provisioned and serviced by advanced video-sensor and optical surveillance systems

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