Verge Aero's Safety Advantage
As drone shows become a staple in entertainment, system and operational safety is crucial.
Further reading: The Essential Guide to Drone Show Safety
Verge Aero's Safety Advantage
As drone shows become a staple in entertainment, system and operational safety is crucial.
Further reading: The Essential Guide to Drone Show Safety
#1
Choice of safety-focused operators
Zero
Single points of failure tolerated
FAA + EASA
Aviation authority recognitions
5
Core safety standards
Keeping Drone Shows Awesome
Seeing a drone show should be an incredible experience. At Verge Aero, we believe show spectators should be just as safe as when using a commercial airline.
This is why we've led the charge in spearheading practical technologies that enhance system safety for drone shows.
What makes a drone system safe?
Verge Aero has identified and implemented system standards for improved safety.
We believe a safe system must incorporate these five major elements:
Navigation Redundancy
- Avoid a single point of navigation failure.
- Multiple estimators (EKF) and sensors protect against sensor failures and positional inaccuracies.
Appropriate Software
- A unified design and control software automates flight path calculation and validation.
- Autopilot software must remain up-to-date.
Multiple, Independent Geofence Systems
- Traditional geofencing methods aren't sufficient.
- Verge Aero's advanced "dynamic bubble" and predictive trajectory geofencing systems provide more effective failsafes.
Reliable, Long-Range Communication
- Multiple communication links are necessary for redundancy and the ability to control drones at long distances.
- WiFi alone is not sufficient.
Training & Safety Management
- Rigorous pilot training, safety management systems, and decision-making guidelines help ensure pilot, drone, and system readiness.
What To Ask When Evaluating a Drone Show System
All players in the drone show industry must adopt best practices to maximize and prioritize safety.
Here are some questions to ask your provider:
- Does the system have true navigation redundancy by using multiple estimators?
- Is the control software up to date?
- How does the geofencing system work?
- How many long-range emergency communication links are used? Are they dual- or single-band? Is WiFi the primary link?
- What software is used to create and fly the show? Is it fully integrated?
- What is the safety record of the company and pilots operating the show? How about the drone technology?
The Essential Guide to Drone Show Safety
Want to go deeper? Our complete guide covers the technical standards behind safe drone shows — navigation redundancy, geofencing architecture, communication systems, and more.
Read the Guide →Verge Aero's Safety Commitment & Credentials
Built on aviation-industry best practices, Verge Aero designs every system with redundancy at its core — and continuously updates them as technology advances. Our approach is recognized by the world's leading airspace authorities, including the FAA and EASA.
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Drone show systems require a minimum investment of $75,000 USD. Our team works with operators who are serious about building a sustainable drone show business and have a clear funding plan.
