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Operation structure

Within RigiTech UAS Technical Manuals, operational restrictions supporting flight planning can be found in Appendix - Operational Restrictions.

Altitude graph​

The altitude graph is a fundamental tool to do a preliminary check of the altitudes and vertical structure of the flight plan, since it provides information on the terrain (without obstacles), waypoints, geocages (see Geocages) and maximum flight altitude deviations.

Altitude graph

  1. Altitude scale (in m AMSL)
  2. Terrain profile
  3. Waypoints
  4. Altitude of the geocage (orange by default)
  5. Altitude of the pregeocage (green by default)
  6. Upper deviation limit of the flight altitude (white)
  7. Flight path (red)
  8. Lower deviation limit of the flight altitude (white)

In order to avoid collisions with the terrain and ensure a proper structure of the vertical containment, as a preliminary step, the altitude graph can be used to ensure that:

  • The flight path is above the terrain
  • The lower deviation limit of the flight altitude is above the terrain
  • The upper deviation limit of the flight altitude is not above the pregeocage
  • The pregeocage is below the geocage

Disclaimer:

  • The altitude data sources do not include artificial and natural obstacles.
  • The operator shall consult with their competent authority what sources are acceptable to ensure proper obstacle avoidance.
  • The operator shall evaluate the presence of obstacles in their operational volume and plan operations accordingly.
  • RigiTech is not responsible for any decision taken by the operator due to the interpretation of the altitude data.

Zoom​

It is possible to zoom in a section of the altitude graph by hovering the mouse over the altitude graph, keep left-click, grab the section and release it.

Altitude graph zoom 1

Onced zoomed in, to go back to the general graph, users should left-click over the altitude graph again.

Altitude graph zoom 2

Others​

Specific elements limitations and vertical structures of a UAS shall be consulted in the UAS Flight Manual (vertical structure, transitions, turnsm safety distances, etc.).