Lennutööd

Lennutööd is Estonian for aerial work or flight operations and refers to professional tasks carried out with an aircraft or an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to perform work from the air or to provide airborne surveillance. The term covers a range of activities where the air offers access, efficiency, or safety advantages compared with ground-based methods.

Typical applications of lennutööd include aerial photography and videography, mapping and surveying, agricultural spraying and forestry work, inspection of infrastructure such as power lines and pipelines, environmental monitoring, and support for search and rescue operations. It also encompasses flyover data collection, construction site supervision, and other services that benefit from air-based perspectives or reach.

Regulation and safety are central to lennutööd. Operations are governed by the aviation authority of the country in which they occur and must comply with applicable safety rules, licensing or certification requirements for pilots or remote pilots (in the case of drones), aircraft maintenance standards, insurance, and flight planning. Operators must consider weather, airspace restrictions, and risk management, and obtain necessary permissions for operations near airports or in restricted zones.

Technology and training have driven the growth of lennutööd, particularly through advances in UAVs, sensors, and data processing. Professional practice often requires specialized training in flight operations, data acquisition and processing, and adherence to standards for data quality and privacy.

Economically, lennutööd is a growing segment across surveying, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, media production, and environmental monitoring, contributing to efficiency, safety, and access to difficult-to-reach areas.