Welcome to the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG)
ASOG is a global professional network 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 Article of the Month – July 2020
ASOG Author: Darrly Woodruff
ASOG Article of the Month - July 2020
ASOG Author: Gareth Davies ; Image: mypolice.gld.gov.au
***Note: The job has been filled. The ASOG network really kicked into action on this one***
ASOG Members and Followers, are you a Freelance ASO and live in Australia? One of our ASOG Supporters (Aerialsurvey.com) has a short notice need:
“WANTED Freelance airborne operator needed for environmental project in Victoria – near Melbourne.
The job requires operating weekly for a few months on a pre-planned schedule, i.e.,…
ASOG Article of the Month - June 2020
ASOG Author: Gary Micklethwaite (Head of Operators QTS Canada); Image: Wikicommons Aldo Bidini, DVIDS
One of the Core competencies of any Airborne Sensor Operator, be it flying on a manned aircraft or part of an unmanned aircrew, is "Situational Awareness." Gary Micklethwaite, with over 5000 flight hours flying…
ASOG Article of the Month - June 2020
ASOG Author: Gareth Davies; Image: Commons.wikimedia.org & unspash.com
Hands down, aviation safety is an essential part of the ASO profession and the aerial remote sensing industry sector. Gareth Davies brings light to one critical part of the safety process – responsibility and…
ASOG 2020 Focus Areas: General
As promised, here’s last months poll and quiz results. From my professional ASO perspective, I enjoy learning what’s trending regarding the community’s thoughts and knowledge. FYI: A new batch of poll and quiz questions are up and running, i.e., June Poll and Quiz.
May 2020 POLL:
Certification & Accreditation - Who should regulate and issue ASO certifications and ratings?
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ASOG 2020 Focus Areas: Information sharing
Last week we posted a general consolidation of webinars that relates to our profession and your professional develop. From that post, one of our members (Marcus Gurtner, member since 2017) shared that he’ll be conducting a webinar on 10 June.
The theme of the webinar is: Converting a GA or Transport aircraft into a Search & Rescue Aircraft. If you are interested, let Marcus and his Team know, i.e., register at…
ASOG 2020 Focus Area: Information Sharing
The other day I was cleaning out my in-box and realized I hadn’t shared this article. It was published this month in the GA Buyer Europe magazine. The focus is on those aircraft that do Aerial Work operations vs. GA and Transportation, i.e., it relates to the office of an Airborne Sensor Operator…both manned and unmanned aircraft.…
INTERGEO is the world's leading conference trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. With over half a million event website users and over 16,000 visitors from 92 countries at INTERGEO itself, it is one of the key platforms for industry dialogue around the world.
The VTOL show and safety conference is the one and only European event where the entire rotorcraft industry meets and grows its business.
For the first time, the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are teaming up to create an exceptional showcase for the European rotorcraft community. EUROPEAN ROTORS will be the unique leading platform offering the industry an exhibition where all stakeholders (including OEMs, suppliers and…
Association of Old Crows - Electronic Warfare Europe, the AOC’s flagship European event, connects organisations and individuals across government, defence, industry, and academia to promote the exchange of ideas and information, and review the latest advances in these fields.
Shaping the future of Aero Multi-Mission. Multi-Mission Expo supports special missions flying, an exciting and rapidly developing branch of general aviation. Special missions flying activities cover a wide spectrum of applications ranging from:
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ASOG Members, FYI, If you are in the job search mode, the job board has new ASO positions posted. If you know of a job, just posted here or send it to career@aso-group.org. ASOG Desk Editor (Patrick)
Read more…Every year I put out a request to find out about aerial remote-sensing events (training courses, trade shows, conferences etc….commercial/GIS, public safety, defense...manned & unmanned platforms) that members are attending or an excellent event that ASOs could benefit from, i.e., for networking and professional development. Based on feedback from many members over the last few years, this initiative has been beneficial. However, with the current global pandemic situation, many events have…
Read more…AirMods LLC It’s great to see the folks who build ASO kit join our community. I’m happy to announce AirMods llc out of Colorado Springs recognize our group and profession. Without firms like AirMods, our birds would just be general aviation aircraft. If you didn’t know, AirMods provides aircraft structural design engineering and fabrication services to aircraft modification centers. Some of their services and products include: Services: • Design Support • Fabrication Support • 3D Printing and…
Read more…Aurora Geospatial Solutions (AGS) The ASOG community is expanding in all cardinal directions, especially in the southern hemisphere. I’m pleased to announce another Aurora Geospatial Solutions as an ASOG “Supporter.” Aurora Geospatial Solutions is a global provider of all source Geospatial Solutions tailored to the unique requirements of their clients by providing on-demand, packaged, customized solutions. AGS operates from New Zealand and Canada with a client focus globally. They specialize…
Read more…G2ConsultingASOG Members,It seems the word is getting out about our group. I’m pleased to announce another company “Supporter” of ASOG.G2Consulting is a consultancy and marketing service in the field of EO/IR operations. From independent all-encompassing assessment of your mission profile (relevant to role equipment) to ancillary equipment to further enhance day to day operations. G2consulting has the experience, knowledge and contacts within the industry for you to better understand the…
Read more…ASOG "Supporter" Page ASOG Members, We have another Supporter. It’s great to see companies and non-profit organizations recognize the importance of ASOG and how their efforts are intertwined with the ASO profession. Kabelik GmbH specializes in airborne remote sensing, geomatics and IT services. They focus on moving client’s projects from conception to completion by leveraging leading edge technology and best practices. Additionally, they collaborate with industry to enhance their expertise and…
Read more…ASOG Members,It’s great to announce we have TerraSense Analytics as a new ASOG Supporter. TerraSense Analytics has years of experience in making our ASO community more effective. They develop remote sensing technologies with a focus on deep learning. Partnered with several research institutions to advance the development of aerial sensing technology, data fusion and predictive maintenance, they provide services to both the government and the private sector, deploying their intelligent sensor…
Read more…It’s great to have Scott step-up and support the mission of ASOG with his ASO experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and practice from the Maritime Operations and Multi-Sensor Platform sector. Currently, Scott is an UNMANNED OPS/C4ISR Product Support Specialist at SAIC currently.We’re excited to see him apply his industry experience and first-class education to help the ASO profession and aerial remote-sensing industry sector! As the title refers to, if you’re looking for advice regarding…
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