UASs Policy, Practice and Procedures Related to Tornado Hazard Site Investigations

The research presents experience gained over a number of years in UAS deployment of navigating policy and data collection of tornado hazard site investigations. During UAS deployments, many important lessons have been learned. Disseminating this knowledge is vital to both the transferability of methodology and the replication of data collection in the ever changing landscape of policy, legislation and technology. We present a robust workflow, discuss multiple challenges and limitations experienced, and examine, in detail, the logistics needed to perform post-hazard surveys successfully in highly sensitive areas. Finally, we present solutions for data suitability, curation, formats, and distribution that is also cognizant of local, state, and federal agencies needs.