Running cost of UAS vs aircraft (in Euro). Human resource cost is not included.

×100 UAS running costs have been calculated as follows: It was assumed that the body of the UAS must be replaced every 40 flights. Each flight duration was estimated in mean at 0,6 hours, totaling 24 hours flight for a body of 1500 € thus 62.5 € per flight hour. Camera repair cost was estimated at 100 € per body life (24 hour flight) thus 4.17 Euro per hour. Battery recharging was assuming free. Antennas and servo rods replacement have been estimated each at 2 € per hour.