Ross L. Stephenson, Jr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Section 333 Exemption Petition

Appendix!D

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Protocols!and!Controls!
Protocols(and(Controls

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Safety'for'public'on'the'ground'as'well'as'manned'aircraft'above'is'an'essential'and'

utmost consideration'for'aerial'videos'and'photography.'As'such,'safety'protocols'and'

controls'must'be implemented'through'preEflight'preparation'and'during'flight.

Pre.Flight(Protocol:

• Check'batteries'with'voltage'meter'to'insure'fully'charged'and'ready'for'use.

• Inspect'batteries'for'damage'or'leakage'that'may'affect'proper'operation.

• Inspect'propellers'for'cracks,'chips'or'damage'that'may'cause'sudden'loss'of'

propulsion'or'unmanageable/uncontrolled'flight.

• Check'weather'forecasts'for'wind'advisory'or'other'conditions'that'my'impact'

flight.

• Consult'five'(5)'mile'radius'map'for'airport'vicinity.

o Contact'respective'airport'to'advise'of'estimated'flight'time,'estimated'flight'

duration,'estimated'elevation'of'flight,'and'any'other'pertinent'information.

• Inspect'flight'area'for

o vicinity'of'public'safety'helipads/heliports

o vicinity'of'medical'helipads/heliports

o vicinity'of'light'poles

o vicinity'or'utility'wires

o vicinity'of'trees

o flocks'of'birds'that'may'cause'interference'and'potential'flight'impact

o vicinity'of'any'elevated'obstructions'that'may'pose'potential'flight'hazard

o vicinity'of'roadways'with'moderate'to'heavy'traffic'that'can'be'distracted

o public'gatherings'that'may'attract'viewers

o optional'point'of'control'for'best'visual'site'of'UAS'while'in'flight

• Takeoff'and'landing

o inspect'area'for'best'and'safest'point'of'takeoff'and'landing

o if'in'a'subdivision'or'area'that'is'within'150'feet'of'a'residential'street,'post'

warning sign(s)/stand(s)'"Attention'Aerial'Photography'In'Progress'E Remain'

Back'150'Feet'"

Flight(Protocol:

• takeoff'and'land'from'same'location

• remain'alert'to'birds,'sound'or'aircraft,'curious'public,'and'approaching'vehicles

• do'not'allow'anyone'to'engage'in'conversation'or'distract'the'remote'control'

pilot

• restrict'flight'to'minimal'elevation'sufficient'to'acquire'desired'results

• remained'prepared'for'emergency'landing'at'all'times

• pay'attention'to'flight'time

o if'possible'set'a'timer'as'a'safety'alert

• land'UAS'and'shut'down'propulsion'immediately'following'landing
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Post(flight:

a. disconnect'battery'to'prevent'accidental'activation'of'propulsion'system

b. secure'UAS'in'a'safe'location

c. remove'all'warning'signs'from'public'access'areas

Emergency(or(Suspected(Hazard:

• Immediate'land'UAS'at'safest'and'closet'ground'location'in'the'event

o manned'aircraft'is'heard'or'seen'in'vicinity'of'flight

o there'is'a'public'gathering'within'established'safety'boundary'wanting'to'

observe'flight

o pilot'is'being'distracted'from'focusing'on flight'and'safety

o sudden'change'in'weather'(wind'bursts)

o sudden'increase'in'vehicular'traffic'in'vicinity'of'flight

o birds'enter'into'proximity'of'flight

o any'sudden'unsafe'event'that'can'cause'collision,'distraction'or'interruption'

of'control

References:''Adopted'from'“Protocols'and'Controls”'by'Douglas'Trudeau,'Realtor,'Tierra'

Antigua'Realty,'Tucson,'Arizona'(2014).