The Emerging Use of Drones at Terminals

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1 BUSINESS GENERAL ACTIVITIES TRACK TUESDAY, JUNE 13 10:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. The Emerging Use of Drones at Terminals ILTA s Vice President of Project Administration, Peter Weaver, will lead a panel discussion on the applications of unmanned aircraft systems at liquid terminal facilities. Brian Streem, Founder and CEO of Aerobo, an aerial filming and drone cinematography company, will review the technology s capabilities and limitations and identify applications for terminal facilities. Eric Conard, Manager, Environmental and Business Development for Petro-Diamond Terminal Company, and Tresmon Smith, Survey Manager for Nustar Energy, will discuss opportunities for the use of drones in surveying and inspecting terminal facilities as well as in oil response. Speakers will examine licensing and regulatory compliance issues and potential difficulties for drone operators. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Moderator Peter Weaver is Vice President of Project Administration for ILTA. Weaver joined ILTA in 2006 and has been engaged with all branches of federal government on the wide range of legislative and regulatory activity impacting the bulk terminal industry. Weaver holds an Associate Degree in Marine Engineering Technology from Northwestern Michigan College, a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia, and a Master s degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles. Panelists Eric Conard is Manager, Environmental and Business Development, for Petro-Diamond Inc. He has over 27 years of environmental, health, safety, emergency response and security experience in the energy and petroleum storage and transport industry. Conard joined Petro- Diamond in 2007 and is currently responsible for all aspects of EH&S, regulatory compliance, emergency response, security and asset expansion. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from San Diego State University. Brian Streem is the Founder and CEO of Aerobo, a professional aerial filming and drone cinematography business based in New York. Aerobo s network of drone service professionals operates in over 40 states, Europe and Canada. Streem founded Aerobo in 2013 and is an entrepreneur, technologist and filmmaker. He graduated from New York University. Tresmon Smith no bio provided

2 The Emerging Use of Drones at Liquid Terminals Moderator: Peter Weaver, ILTA Panelists: Eric Conard, Petro-Diamond Terminals Tresmon Smith, NuStar Energy Brian Streem, Aerobo

3 Progress is only made when fear is overcome by curiosity. - Bill Knudsen

4 Sure, the technology is cool... but it s really about capturing the image Insert cool, short video

5 Panelists Presentation Outline T. Smith, NuStar Energy Current Commercial Uses at One Terminal Co. E. Conard, Petro-Diamond Exploring New Use Opportunities for Terminals B. Streem, Aerobo Pilot Days at Two Refined Products Terminals West Coast Terminal East Coast Terminal Findings Smith What is Involved in Legally Operating? Conard What is Next for the Technology? Streem Next Steps for ILTA s Working Group? Open Discussion

6 Commercial Uses at Terminals Terminal Visual Inspections Containment/ Topographic Surveys Facility Planning Safety/Operations Communications

7 Commercial Uses at Terminals Terminal Visual Inspections Containment/ Topographic Surveys Facility Planning Safety/Operations Communications

8 Commercial Uses at Terminals Terminal Visual Inspections Containment/ Topographic Surveys Facility Planning Safety/Operations Communications

9 Commercial Uses at Terminals Terminal Visual Inspections Containment/ Topographic Surveys Facility Planning Safety/Operations Communications

10 Commercial Uses at Terminals Terminal Visual Inspections Containment/ Topographic Surveys Facility Planning Safety/Operations Communications

11 Commercial Uses at Terminals Terminal Visual Inspections Containment/ Topographic Surveys Facility Planning Safety/Operations Communications

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13 20 minute flight 65 minutes processing same day data

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19 Potential Opportunities for Terminal Operators Routine activities: - Volume Surveys - Security/Perimeter Inspections - Asset Construction Monitoring - Above-Ground Asset Inspection - ROW Inspections - Dock (MOTEMS & Security) Inspections - Spill ID and Response/Overflight. Increased efficiencies; reduced costs.

20 What the Drone Looks Like

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22 What the Drone Looks Like

23 What the Drone Looks Like

24 Petro-Diamond Facility

25 Petro-Diamond Flight Exploring what can be done, and what might be done more efficiently and/or quicker with a UAS

26 Petro-Diamond Flight Tasks Evaluated: Aerieal photos/images Volume surveys Facility inspections Security inspections Suspicious package/person recon Elevated asset inspections (VRU stacks, Tank Roofs, Hatches, Vents, etc.) ROW inspections Dock inspections (security and MOTEMS) Spill Recon Rapid confirmation of potential leaks Plume overflight

27 Aerial View Example Petro-Diamond Flight

28 Petro-Diamond Flight Security Challenge Example

29 Petro-Diamond Flight

30 Petro-Diamond Flight

31 Manifold Spill Simulation Petro-Diamond Flight

32 Drone Images

33 The Future 1. The Future is 3D 2. Difficulties managing data 3. Challenges with flying

34 Legal Requirements As a commercial operator Part 107 pilots Tail numbers on drones Insurance - not legally required Skillful pilot - visual line of siste Must operate during day, unless special permission given Different airspace may require special permission File a NOTAM As a terminal operator

35 QUESTIONS?

36 Contact Us Eric Conard (949) Tresmon Smith (210) Brian Streem Peter Weaver