Welcome to the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG)
ASOG is a global non-profit aircrew association for individuals associated with operating remote-sensors from a manned or unmanned aircraft be it aircrew, manufactures, integrators, trainers and service providers.
We hope you join us and engage your time, experience and capabilities to further this profession and enhance your career. To learn more about ASOG and joining, go to the “About” and “Profession” tabs.
ASOG Focus Area | Flight Safety
Source | ASOG Safety Center
Flying at night changes everything. The familiar landscape transforms into shadow and uncertainty, and for Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs), the ability to guide a mission through darkness becomes critical.…
ASOG Article of the Month | September 2025
Source | Patrick Ryan
Ask someone about airborne sensor operations, and they'll likely mention the equipment, the aircraft, or the task. Rarely do they consider the human behind the console, the operator who makes it all work. The operator is less…
ASOG Focus Area | News & Information
Source | ASOG Desk Editor
Once a year, we open the hangar doors and share our ASOG e-Newsletter with the public....and that time is now!
We’re proud to release Issue 8-2025, a packed edition featuring member insights,…
Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs) are not universally required to undergo flight physicals—but they absolutely should be considered part of professional readiness.
ASOG Focus Area | Training & Education
Source | ASOG Training Center
When most people…
ASOG Focus Area | News & Information
Source | ASOG Desk Editor
ASOG is proud to welcome Focus Aircraft as our newest Corporate Supporter! With a mission rooted in advancing special operations aviation, Focus Aircraft brings a wealth of expertise in airborne platforms, mission systems, and operational readiness across global…
Livorno (IT), August 8, 2025 - FlySight is proud to announce the launch of MAP CREATOR, a powerful new tool in the OPENSIGHT ecosystem, designed to radically simplify and accelerate the creation of map datasets for real-time 3D rendering.
MAP CREATOR is designed to streamline the transformation of raw geospatial data into optimized, 3D-ready map tiles (.mbtiles…
Wiener Neustadt, Austria – 2 Sept 2025 – For years, operators have struggled with heat distortion caused by exhaust gases during airborne
survey and surveillance missions. That’s now history – thanks to the fully certified solution from Airborne…
Hi Everyone, Lately, we’ve noticed something: our inbox has been filling up with more and more Corporate Supporters sending us their press releases and success stories. (And honestly...we love it. It’s way better than spam about “miracle weight loss” or “you’ve won a cruise.”) So, to keep the good news rolling, we’ve added a special spot on the ASOG homepage just for your press releases and stories. Think of it as your company’s or organizations 15 minutes of fame… except it lasts way longer…
Read more…Long-standing ASOG member Lyndon Yorke has shared the following aircraft sourcing and sales opportunities for the ASOG and aerial survey community: Wanted to Purchase Two DA42 aircraft (preowned) with camera pod nose configuration. Needed ASAP. Contact: aerialsurvey@btconnect.com For Sale Piper PA23F Aztec UK registered Equipped with large format camera hatch Includes extensive spares package Currently operational 📧 Contact: aerialsurvey@btconnect.com Cessna 340A EASA registered…
Read more…Hey Everyone, This fall, ASOG members will be on the move...connecting across three major industry events: DSEI in London (10–13 Sept), Intergeo in Frankfurt (7–9 Oct), and EURO Rotors in Cologne (4–6 Nov). Whether you're exhibiting, attending sessions, or just walking the floor, we invite you to join the conversation in the ASOG Members Forum. Let’s coordinate informal meet-ups, share booth locations, and flag must-see tech demos. It’s a great chance to connect face-to-face, swap insights, and…
Read more…Dear ASOG members, I recently came across a LinkedIn post from Metrea about their Fireswift (C) Dash 8-300. Great and gorgeous plane. What do you as an ASOG member/community deem necessary - sensor wise - to have on board in order to fulfill the task of "wild fire scouting from above"?Is an EO-IR sensor enough? What about the Overwatch TK-8 smart-sensor? Looking forward to your replies and the talks!Best regards from Austria!Manuel
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(Source: Aviation Safety Network & AOPA Air Safety Institute)
