According to the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME), ATF has approved the first variance from the American Table of Distances (ATD) based on a quantitative risk analysis using the Institute of Makers of Explosives Analysis for Risk (IMESAFR) tool. IME Member Company, Nelson Brothers, was granted the variance in April 2015. Explosives Risk Managers LLC (ERM) contributed to this effort and congratulates IME and Nelson Brothers for this accomplishment. Please contact us at (202) 288-2029 or santis@ermanagers.com if you are interested in seeking ERM’s support in getting a variance from ATF from quantity-distance (Q/D) regulations.
Monthly Archives: May 2015
ERM Briefs SBA Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable on UAS
ERM recently had the opportunity to brief the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Labor Safety Roundtable on the implementation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the National Airspace.
ERM Adds New Logo to Depict UAS Services
Explosives Risk Managers LLC (ERM) added another logo to depict its unmanned aircraft system (UAS) services. The logo conveys ERM’s use of rotocopters and fixed wing aircraft to provide
“perspectives that are otherwise unattainable™.”
FAA Grants ERM Exemption #11481 Under Section 333
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Explosives Risk Managers LLC (ERM) exemption #11481 today allowing ERM to conditionally operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) commercially. In addition, ERM received a blanket Certificate of Waiver Authorization (COA) from FAA. Continue reading
Filming a Blast with UAS
Recently, ERM obtained a video taken by a hobbyist of a blast in a quarry. The video was taken from the most advantageous perspective and provided valuable feedback to the blast crew.