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 facil ities, 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 authorizat ion

• 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)

• Und er 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 connecti on 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



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- 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 / d efect (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