Skyless Productions 

UAS Flight Safety Manual 

• Don’t operate on or fly over private property without first obtaining 

permission from the property owner and/or the property tenant. 

• Don’t fly where the operation of radio control aircraft is prohibited. 

• Don’t fly near open assemblies of people without first obtaining permission 

or otherwise making prior arrangements to do so. 

• Don’t fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or property such as power 

stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, heavily traveled 

roadways, government facilities, etc. without making prior arrangements to 

do so. 

Skyless Productions Basic sUAS Safety Procedures

• Never interfere with manned aircraft operations. 

• Yield the right of way to manned aircraft. Never put yourself in any 

situation where you’re near the altitude of a manned aircraft

• Do not endanger persons or property. No intentional overflight of moving 

vehicles or unprotected persons. Fly no closer than 25 feet unless on 

controlled set with authorization 

• Fly no higher than necessary at all times (less than 400 feet). Remain 

below surrounding obstacles when possible. 

• Avoid operations in close proximity to airports. When within 5 miles of an 

airport, additional rules specific to a flying site/location. Contact the 

airport/Air Traffic Control (ATC).

• Ensure each pilots competency/proficiency and the safe operation of the 

aircraft at all times. Always have a spotter on location to assist the pilot if 

necessary.

• Remain within visual line of sight (VLOS)

• Under no circumstance will Skyless Productions share airspace with any 

manned aircraft at any time without contractual approval from FAA and 

other party - whether for a closed set or not.
Assess Area and Environment

Hazards / Site Selection

• Check for wires / cables

§ Animals

§ People / bystanders

§ Property in the vicinity

§ Site is away from nonessential participants

§ Ability to maintain adequate buffer zones between aircraft and 

personnel;

§ Minimize departures and landings over populated areas

§ Take into account local topography, ensuring a visible line of sight 

towards the UAV at all times. Ensure the telemetry connection is 

not obstructed.

§ Investigate potential alternative landing sites in case take-off site is 

obstructed.

§ Psychological consideration (are you well rested, rushed, “get 

there-itis”, are you being pressured by client)

Weather considerations

o Temperature

o Visibility

o Precipitation

o Wind Speed

o Upper winds / at altitude

o Rotor (lee side of large objects)

Notify any bystanders or nearby property owners of your intentions 

(permission) Discuss flight plan with your co-pilot or spotter

If flying in controlled airspace, have you notified airspace authority?

o NOTAMs

o Can you reach authorities

o Do you need to maintain communication?

o First Aid Kit stocked, readily accessible and visible to anyone in the area.
Equipment/ UAV/ Drone

§ Walk-around

§ Crack in joints and structural members

§ Loose or damaged screws, ties, fasteners, straps

§ Loose or damaged wiring

§ FPV, inspect / clean FPV (camera) Lens and insure secured and connects

§ Loose or damaged connections (solder, plugs, etc.)

§ Inspect prop mounts and screws and apply slight counter pressure on arms 

to check for loosened components

§ Camera settings are correct (still images, video, framerate)

§ Battery / Batteries are fully charged, properly seated and Secured

§ Fail-safe equipment functioning

• RTH (return to home)

• Recovery chute

• Firmware Airport Proximity Detection Functioning

§ Props are smooth and free of damage / defect (check blade, surface and 

hub)

§ Prop adapters are tight / secure

§ Ensure voltage alarm is connected

§ Ensure arming / idle timeout is properly configured

§ Correct model is selected in transmitter (if applicable)

§ Check RC transmitter shows the right range and centering for all sticks

§ Perform range test

FPV, inspect / clean FPV (Camera) Lens and 

insure it is secured and 

connects are firmly attached