February 24, 2016 

Docket Operations, M-30 

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor 

Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 

Subject: Petition to the FAA for Section 333 Exemption 

LandBros UAS, L.L.C. 

Dear Sir or Madam 

Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. hereby submits to the Federal Aviation Administration, pursuant to the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, an exemption petition, in accordance with Section 333 of the 

Act. Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. requests to operate commercially small-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), 

which are currently regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. 

This letter provides requested information as listed in the FAA's "Public Guidance for Petitions for 

Exemptions Filed under Section 333" as described as of this date at the FAA website at 

https :/ /www. faa .gov j ua s/legislative _programs/ SE!_ction_ 33 3/how _to_ file _a _petition/ 

Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. is an experienced aerial photographer in the State of Louisiana. We are 

experienced in flying UASs commercially with our sister company Land Bros Aerial Photography LLC. We 

have flown UASs under the Land Bros Aerial Photography LLC Sec 333 petition since June 5, 2016 without 

incident. Safety is our commitment with each flight. An extensive pre-flight planning and safety checklist 

is completed and each flight is logged by the operator and verified by our spotter. We pride ourselves on 

having a top tier safety program. Our exemption request would permit operation of ultra-light weight, 

unmanned (remote control operated) in tightly controlled and limited airspace. More company 

information can be viewed on the company website at www.LandBros.com. 

Purpose for the Exemption: 

Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. desired to utilize unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), herein described, to accomplish 

aerial data collection of industrial and commercial facilities. 

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Contact Information: 

LandBros UAS LLC 

1926 Ryder Drive 

Baton Rouge, LA 70808 

Office: 225-366-7005 

Mobile: 225-803-1511 

Email: danny.landry@landbros.com 

list of Specific Sections of 14 CFR for which exemption is sought: 

This listing matches the list on page 7 of the FAA's "Public Guidance for Petitions Filed under Section 

333", Rev. 9/25/2014. 

14 CFR 21, Subpart H -Airworthiness Certificates 

14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b), Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors 

14 CFR 91.7 (a), Airworthiness required for operation 

14 CFR 91.103 (b) (2), Preflight action 

14 CFR 91.105, Flight crewmembers at stations 

14 CFR 91.109, Flight instruction 

14 CFR 91.119 (c), Minimum safe altitudes 

14 CFR 91.121, Altimeter settings 

14 CFR 91.151, Fuel requirements for f lights in VFR conditions 

14 CFR 91.405 (a), Maintenance required 

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1), Operation after maintenance 

14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2), Inspections 

14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b), Maintenance record s 

(FURTHER DETAILS ON PAGES 8-11) 

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In accordance with the outline given in the FAA's "Public Guidance for Petitions Filed under Section 

333", the following information is provided for each numbered item listed in that guidance: 

1. Aircraft Descriptions 

Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. plans to operate the following aircrafts: DJI Innovations Phantom 3 

Professional, DJ I Innovations 5900, Trimble UXS, Trimble UXSHP and Trimble ZXS, each comprised 

of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground station. This aircraft is a quad-copter design 

with gross weight {battery and propellers included) of 1000 g {2.205 lbs.). 

Design and Operational Characteristics: 

• Phantom 3 Professional 

o It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by battery-powered electric 

motors. Maximum airspeed is 30 knots. 

o The Phantom 3 Professional includes a Fa ilsafe Function. It activates if the 

Remote Control is powered off, the Phantom 3 Professional has flown outside 

effective control range, the signal between the Phantom 3 Professional and the 

Remote Control is blocked, or if there is interference causing a signal problem. 

When activated, the Failsafe Function automatically flies the Phantom 3 

Professional back to the Home Point {the start location) and lands it. If GPS 

mode is not active, the Failsafe Function will execute a controlled descend and 

automatic landing. 

o Through the Phantom 3 Professional Assistant software, each flight operation 

will be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude 

from the Home Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to 

within the confines of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' 

Clients. These performance limitation requirements are included in the UAS 

Operating Procedures contained in Appendix A herein. 

• 5900 

o It is eq uipped with six rotors that are driven by battery-powered electric 

motors. Maximum airspeed is 34.9 knots. 

o The 5900 includes a Failsafe Function. It activates if the Remote Control is 

powered off, the 5900 has flown outside effective control range, the signal 

between the 5900 and the Remote Control is blocked, or if there is interference 

ca using a signa l problem. When activated, the Failsafe Function automatica lly 

flies the 5900 back to the Home Point {the start location) and lands it. If GPS 

mode is not active, the Failsafe Function wi ll execute a controlled descend and 

automatic landing. 

o Through the 5900 Assistant software, each flight operation will be programmed 

with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point 

such that the flight control system wi ll limit operations to within the confines of 

the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Clients. These 

performance limitation requirements are included in the UAS Operating 

Procedures contained in Appendix A herein. 

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• UXS & UXSHP 

• zxs 

o Are fixed wing aircrafts equipped with one battery powered motor. Maximum 

airspeed is 43.44 knots. 

o The UXS & UXSHP include a Failsafe Function. It activates if the control unit is 

powered off, the aircraft has flown outside effective control range, the signal 

between the aircraft and the control station is blocked, or if there is 

interference causing a signal problem. When activated, the Failsafe Function 

automatically flies the aircraft back to the Home Point (the start location) and 

lands it. 

o Through the UXS & UXSHP control unit, each flight operation will be 

programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the 

Home Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to within the 

confines of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Clients. 

These performance limitation requirements are included in the UAS Operating 

Procedures contained in Appendix A herein. 

o It is equipped with six rotors that are driven by battery-powered electric 

motors. 

o The ZXS includes a Failsafe Function. It activates if the control unit is powered 

off, the aircraft has flown outside effective control range, the signal between 

the aircraft and the control station is blocked, or if there is interference ca using 

a signal problem. When activated, the Failsafe Function automatically flies the 

aircraft back to the Home Point (the start location) and lands it. 

o Through the ZXS control unit, each flight operation will be programmed with a 

maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that 

the flight control system will limit operations to within the confines of the 

property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Clients. These performance 

limitation requirements are included in the UAS Operating Procedures 

contained in Appendix A herein. 

Manufacturer's Documentation: 

Detailed manufacturer's design information (current to this date) is contained the in the 

following links. 

• DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

o http://www .dji.com/prod uct/phantom-3-pro/info#downloads 

• DJI 5900 

o http://www .dji .com/product/spread ing-wings-s900/info#down loads 

• Trimble UXS, UXSHP & ZXS 

o http:/ /uas.trimble.com/specifications 

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2. Procedures for Ensuring UAS Is In a Condition Safe for Flight 

Preflight Checks: 

At a minimum, the following items will be checked prior to initiating any operation. (See 

Appendix A in this document for detailed procedures, Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. Operating 

Procedure Vl.l 3.4.15) 

• Operations must be in daylight hours and under visual meteorological 

conditions (VMC). 

• Area to be surveyed is defined on a plot plan drawing with path of flight and 

altitudes for each leg of the flight clearly marked. 

• Flight path is at least 500ft. from al l non-participating persons, vessels, 

vehicles and structures unless protective barriers or structures are present, 

or permission is granted or such operations present no hazard to the Pilot in 

Command, the Visual Observer, trainees, and other essential persons. 

• Flight plan and schedule has been reviewed with site leadership and 

communicated to all LandBros UAS, L.L.C. and Client personnel in the area. 

• Remote control, smart battery, range extender, and ground station monitor 

are fully charged. 

• Propellers are mounted correctly. 

• Damping absorbers are in good condition, not dry-rotted or worn. 

• Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly. 

• Micro-SO card has been inserted. 

• Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

• Compass has been calibrated. 

• Flight radius and altitude limits have been set with the aircraft software, not 

to exceed 200ft. AGL altitude, and radius limited to the property 

boundaries of Land Bros or Land Bros Client site. 

• The Visual Observer (VO) is stationed at the required initial observation 

point according to the flight plan and in view of the Pilot in Command (PIC) 

and has means for continual verbal communication. 

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There are no inoperable components . 

All site required safety permits are approved in in possession of the PIC. 

Motors start and function as normal. 

Flight Indicator Lights on the aircraft verify that the Home Point is set to 

current location. 

Record the Preflight Check, date and sign, and fi le it in the JSA record 

document. 

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3. Qualifications for The Pilot in Command (PIC) 

Logged Hours: 

The PIC wil l have accumulated and logged a minimum of 25 hours of total time as a UAS 

pilot prior to operations. The PIC will have also accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 

hours as UAS pilot specifically operating the make and model of UAS to be flown prior to 

operations. The PIC will have accomplished, during dedicated training sessions, 3 takeoffs and landings of at least 5 minutes in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, 

and experience-bui lding flights in dedicated training sessions will be included logbooks. 

Emergency and Evasive Maneuvers: 

The PIC will have demonstrated the abi lity to safely operate all aircrafts under this 

request in a manner consistent with how it will be operated in surveying Land Bros Client 

properties, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate 

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. The logged hours referenced 

above will document this. 

4. Description of Intended UAS Operations 

• Operations will be restricted to Class G airspace. 

• No operations will occur within 5 miles of a non-towered airport reference point as 

denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter agreement with 

t he airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance 

with a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) as required by the Certificate of Waiver or Operation 

(COA). 

• The aircrafts will be utilized to collect aeria l data for industrial facilities. The use of small 

unmanned aircraft systems provides more immediate and thorough information than is 

presently available by other means. Expense for scaffolding, rental of manned aircraft, 

rental of equipment, and lost time is saved. Safety is improved by reducing fall risk for 

workers and reducing potential for manned aircraft accidents. 

• Altitude and distance limits will be entered into the aircraft software prior to 

commencement of f light. This will restrict the operation to Land Bros Client property. 

The Fa ilsafe Function integral with the flight controller wi ll assure this aircraft stays 

within the area deemed safe for operation. 

• Industrial facilities of the type mentioned above have strict safety procedures which 

must be satisfied. Land Bros' respect for compliance with these procedures is vital to 

assuring positive Client relationships and continuing business. All safety procedures for 

personnel will be strictly adhered to as well as all laws and regulations. 

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5. Proposed Speed, Altitude, Visibility and Distances 

Speed: 

In order to conserve power, and thereby maximize flight time, and to assure good 

quality still photographs and video, the aircrafts will be operated at a slow speed along 

the flight path, typically 8.68 knots or below. Higher speeds may be used from time to 

time when traversing a section of the property of no interest and not included in a given 

study. 

Altitude: 

Altitudes below 200ft. AGL are adequate for the complete range of facilities and 

structures to be surveyed. The internal Flight Control System will be set to limit the 

altitude to always be below that level. 

Distance: 

The internal Flight Control System will be set to limit the radial distance from the Home 

Point (point of flight commencement) such that the aircraft will stay within the 

boundary ofthe property lines. The PIC will operate the equipment to assure those 

limits are not reached and will maneuver the aircraft to follow the preplanned flight 

path within the property boundaries. 

The aircraft will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

Operations will be aborted immediately if the PIC encounters unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies. Safe descent and landing procedures will be followed in accordance with 

operating documents. 

6. Description of the Area of Intended Operations 

The aircraft operation will be restricted to Land Bros Client property and not taken into public 

areas. Land Bros and Client personnel on the site will be made fully aware of the operation prior 

to commencement of operations. 

1. Proximity of Airports 

Operations will be restricted to Class G airspace. 

No operations will occur within 5 miles of a non-towered airport reference point as denoted on 

a current FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter agreement with the airport's 

management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a Notice to Airman 

(NOT AM) as required by the Certificate of Waiver or Operation (COA). 

8. Operation within Visual Line-of-Sight {VLOS) 

In addition to the PIC, all operations will include a Visua l Observer (VO). The VO will assure that 

the aircraft is always within their visual line-of-sight (VLOS), as well as the PIC's, at all times. The 

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VO and the PIC will be able to communicate verbally at all times utilizing two-way radios 

available at Land Bros Client sites. 

9. Procedures for Preflight Safety Assessment 

Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the aircraft, including t he ground control station, in 

accordance with the Preflight Checklist. If the Preflight Check indicates any unsafe conditions or 

a non-functioning safety-critica l part, the flight w ill not commence until the needed 

maintenance is performed and a satisfactory Preflight Check can be completed. All maintenance 

and alterations performed w ill be documented and fi led in the maintenance log book. 

10. Notifications 

As required, a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) will be requested not more than 72 hours in advance 

and not less than 24 hours prior to an operation. 

In addition, any notifications required by any authorized parties will be made. 

11. Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) 

Prior to conducting any operations, an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver 

or Operation (COA) will be obtained. Each aircraft w ill be identif ied with its serial number, 

registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in 

accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings wi ll be as large as practicable. 

Specific Regulations for Which Exemption is Sought: 

1. 14 CFR 21, Subpart H -Airworthiness Certificates 

14 CFR 21 covers the certification procedures for products and parts. Subpart H specifies 

requirements for Airworthiness Certificates for various aircraft types. Small unmanned aircraft 

systems are not specifically called out and addressed in these rules. 

Land Bros will, in lieu of airworthiness certification by aforementioned rule, if exemption is 

granted, ensure that the aircraft system is in compliance with its operating documents as 

described herein. The PIC will assure that all Preflight Checks are completed and documented 

and the aircraft is in full compliance with all manufacturers' operation and maintenance 

documents. 

Due to consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with 

Land Bros's proposed aircrafts, we believe it will not creat e a hazard to users ofthe National 

Airspace System (NAS) or the public. Therefore, a request is made for exemption from 14 CFR 

part 21, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36. 

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2. 14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b), Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b) prohibit private pilots from fulfilling the role of PIC ifthe aircraft is 

carrying property for compensation, unless the flight is only incidental to that business or 

employment. 

LandBros believes that due to the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated 

with LandBros' proposed aircraft operation, a PIC possessing the aforementioned training and 

logged hours, would ensure safety and prevent creating any hazard to users of the National 

Airspace System (NAS) or the public. We therefore request an exemption from these parts of 14 

CFR. 

3. 14 CFR 91.7 (a), Airworthiness required for operation 

lfthe exemption from 14 CFR 21, Subpart H (item 1 above) is granted, no airworthiness 

certificate will be required. On this basis, exemption from 14 CFR 91.7 (a) is requested, 

presuming that airworthy condition by definition in the rule means having an airworthiness 

certificate. Land Bros will, in lieu of airworthiness certification by 14 CFR 21, ensure that the 

aircraft system is in compliance with its operating documents as described herein. The PIC will 

assure that all Preflight Checks are completed and documented and execute full compliance 

with all manufacturer's operation and maintenance documents. 

4. 14 CFR 91.103 (b) (2}, Preflight action 

14 CFR 91.103 (b) (2) specifies that the PIC be familiar with aircraft performance under expected 

values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature. 

Since the aircrafts will not be operating out of airports this rule is not applicable. On this basis 

and on the basis that the operating documents cover requirements for operation safety, an 

exemption from this rule is requested. 

5. 14 CFR 91.105, Flight crewmembers at stations 

This part requires certain actions by onboard crewmembers. Since the aircrafts are unmanned, 

an exemption from this rule is requested. 

6. 14 CFR 91.109, Flight instruction 

14 CFR 91.109 describes requirements for flight instruction and requires that the aircraft used 

for flight instruction have fully functioning dual controls. The details pertain to manned 

airplanes and are not applicable to a small-unmanned aircraft system such as the one proposed 

aircrafts. Flight training will be required for the aircraft pilot as detailed in our operating manual. 

These training requirements with logged hours assure that the required competency for safely 

operating the aircraft will be maintained. On this basis an exemption from this rule is 

requested. 

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7. 14 CFR 91.119 (c), Minimum safe altitudes 

14 CFR 91.119 (c) requires that no operation is permitted below 500 feet above the surface, 

except over open water and sparsely populated areas. The proposed use of the aircrafts is 

specifically for altitudes that range from the surface to maximum 200 feet AGL. On the basis of 

the aforementioned safety procedures, we believe there will be no increased hazard to users of 

the National Airspace System (NAS) or the public will be created by the aircrafts as detailed 

here. 

8. 14 CFR 91.121, Altimeter settings 

14 CFR 91.121 provides specific rules for altimeter settings for cruising altitude and flight level of 

aircraft and speaks of altimeter stations along the route and the elevation of the departure 

airport. In lieu ofthese specific requirements, most suitable for manned airplanes, the 

proposed aircrafts have barometric altimeter and GPS derived altitude limitations. All altitudes 

reported to Air Traffic Control (ATC) will be in feet above ground level (AGL). On this basis, an 

exemption from this rule is requested. 

9. 14 CFR 91.151, Fuel requirements for flights in VFR conditions 

14 CFR 91.151(a) requires that no person may begin a flight under Visual Flight Rule (VFR) 

conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly 

to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, (1) during the day, to 

fly after that for at least 30 minutes, or (2) at night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. 

The aircrafts have bui lt-in Low Battery Level Warning Function: 

1) If the battery is depleted to the point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft, the low 

battery level warning notifies the PIC to take action. 

2) The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current 

aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. 

3) A color coded battery level indicator shows battery level, and an estimated remaining flight 

time in minutes is displayed. 

4) When the critical battery level warning activates, the aircraft will gradually descend and land 

automatically. 

As standard operating procedure, the PIC will immediately return the aircraft to the Home Point 

for a battery change when the battery level reaches 50% 

On the basis of these specific safety features of battery power level monitoring, and operating 

procedures, an exemption from this rule is requested. 

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10. 14 CFR 91.405 (a), Maintenance required 

Please see exemption request explanation in item 13 below (14 CFR 91.417). 

11. 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1), Operation after maintenance 

Please see exemption request explanation in item 13 below (14 CFR 91.417). 

12. 14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2), Inspections 

Please see exemption request explanation in item 13 below (14 CFR 91.417). 

13. 14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b), Maintenance records 

Parts 91.405 (a), 91.407 (a) (1), 91.409 (a) (2), and 91.417 (a) and (b), contain requirements for 

maintenance of larger aircraft. In lieu of adapting these rules for the proposed aircrafts, 

Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. is requesting an exemption on the basis that it will inspect the aircraft and 

ensures that it is in a condition for safe flight prior to beginning any operation. We propose that 

adherence to the operating documents describing the requirements for maintenance, 

inspection, and record keeping, are sufficient to ensure that safety is not adversely affected. 

PUBLIC BENEFIT 

Granting this Section 333 Exemption would benefit the public in the following ways: 

• Public Safety: Common practice for industrial facility construction projects and periodic 

site-wide industrial facility visual assessment involves utilization of manned aircraft. The 

potential risk to life and property is order of magnitudes less for use of a small 

unmanned aircraft system as compared to conventional aerial photography by manned 

fixed wing aircraft. 

• Industrial Safety: In order to accomplish inspections of difficult to access areas at high 

elevations requires either erection of scaffolding or lifting personnel by crane in 

protective enclosures to view the subject of interest. Fall protection gear and 

compliance with OSHA rules governing such work is crucial for life safety. The ultimate 

protection, however, would be to not involve personnel in such activity and instead 

complete this work with an unmanned aircraft system. 

• Energy Savings and Environmental Protection: Reduction of frequency of manned 

aircraft used to do aerial photography and surveys for construction sites and industrial 

facilities results in burning less fuel thereby saving energy and reducing emissions of 

combustion gases. 

REASONS SAFETY IS NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTED AND IS AT LEAST EQUIVALENT TO EXISTING 

RULE 

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The key features of the proposed unmanned aircraft systems that assure that safety to the 

public and safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) is not adversely affected are the 

following: 

• Credentials and training for t he Pi lot in Command (PIC), along with detailed operating 

procedures, assure that the level of competency required for successful and safe flight 

operations is achieved. 

• The built-in Flight Control System, which includes a Failsafe Function, assures immediate 

return to the Home Point and safe landing under failure scenarios, thereby preventing 

injury or damage. 

• Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) operation provided by the PIC and the Visual Observer (VO), 

and their ability to communicate verbally at all times, assures full operational control. 

• Detailed operations and maintenance procedures, including a Preflight Checklist, 

provide assurance of mechanica l integrity and full functioning of unmanned aircraft 

systems prior to commencement of any operation. 

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SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION IN FEDERAL REGISTER 

Petition for Exemption 

Docket No.: FAA-2016-xxxx 

Petitioner: LandBros UAS, L.L.C. 

Section of 14 CFR 14 CFR 21 Subpart H, 61.113(a) and (b), 91.7 (a), 91.103 (b) (2), 91.105, 91.109, 91.119 

(c), 91.121, 91.151, 91.405 (a), 91.407 (a) (1), 91.409 (a) (2), 91.417 (a) and (b). 

Description of Relief Sought: The petitioner is seeking an exemption to utilize an unmanned aircraft 

system (UAS) to accomplish aerial data collection of industrial facilities. 

Daniel P. Landry 

Owner 

LandBros UAS, L.L.C. 

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Appendix A 

LandBros UAS, L.L.C. 

Operating Procedure & Pre-Flight Checklist 

Version 1.1 2.20.16 

Property of LandBros UAS, LLC 
Procedure for UAS Operations 

PURPOSE 

The purpose of this procedure is to describe responsibilities and tasks required to safely and successfully 

operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I 5900, Trimble UXS, Trimble UXSHP and Trimble XZS 

unmanned aircraft systems to complete a surveys of Land Bros client industrial and commercial facilities. 

This is a critica l procedure that includes mandatory sign off of the Preflight Checklist for safety and full 

compliance. All steps must be completed as required. 

To properly use this procedure, all personnel must be aware of related information contained in this 

document. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. PILOT IN COMMAND {PIC): 

a. The Pilot in Command of the aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority 

for the operation and safety of the flight. 

b. In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the PIC may deviate from any rule 

or procedure to the extent required to meet that emergency in order to protect life and 

property. 

c. The PIC will assure that all Preflight Checks are completed and documented and execute 

full compliance with all manufacturer's operation and maintenance documents. 

d. The PIC will carry out the fl ight plan as agreed to and approved by site leadership. 

e. The PIC is responsible for maintaining Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) wit h the aircraft during 

operations by direct view with human eyesight. 

2. VISUAL OBSERVER (VO): 

a. The Visual Observer is a trained person who assists the PIC with the duties associated 

with collision avoidance, including avoidance of traffic, clouds, obstructions and terrain. 

b. The VO will maintain Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) with the aircraft at all times during 

operation. 

c. The VO will travel to required locations on the site, as specified in the flight plan, and be 

able to communicate verbally with the PIC at all times during the operation 

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS 

1. Personnel Protective Equipment: 

a. The PIC and VO will at all times abide by local site safety rules regarding wearing of 

protective equipment. This typically consists of ANSI approved hard hats and safety 

glasses, but in many locations may also include fire resistant clothing (e.g. Nomex®) and 

safety shoes. 

2. Hazard Communication: 

a. Toxic substances used in the work area must be disclosed to personnel under laws 

managed by OSHA. The UAS operation does not involve use of any hazardous materials. 

The site being surveyed may contain and process such materials. During the preflight 

planning meeting the PIC and VO should ask if there are any precautions required of 

them for personnel protection and comply with these. Material Safety Data Sheets 

(MSDS) should be available to aid in any awareness needed for specific substances. 

3. Permits: 

a. In compliance with local site safety procedures all required permits must be obtained 

and approved. All safety and environmental requirements by those permits and 

referenced site procedures must be followed at all times. 

4. Equipment Safety Inspection: 

a. Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, DJI S900, Trimble 

UX5, Trimble UX5HP and Trimble XZ5 including the ground control station, in 

accordance with the Preflight Checklist to assure that the system is airworthy as 

determined by the PIC on the basis of these checks and manufacturer's documentation. 

If the Preflight Check indicates any unsafe conditions or a non-functioning safety-critical 

part, the flight will not commence until the needed maintenance is performed and a 

satisfactory Preflight Check can be completed. 

5. Site Approval: 

a. No operations will start without review and approval of site leadership and 

communication of the site plan and schedule with site personnel. 

6. Conditions: 

a. All operations must be in daylight hours and under visual meteorological conditions 

(VMC). No operations wi ll be conducted less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

7. Safe Power Levels: 

a. As standard operating procedure, the PIC will immediately return the DJI Phantom 3 

Professional, DJI S900, Trimble UX5, Trimble UX5HP and Trimble XZS to the Home Point 

for a battery swap when the battery level reaches 50%. 

8. Collision Avoidance: 

a. Altitude and distance limits will be entered into the Flight Control System prior to 

commencement of flight. This will restrict the operation to the Land Bros Client 

property. The Fa ilsafe Function integral with the Flight Control System will assure the 

aircraft stays within the area deemed safe for operation, as well as assure altitudes do 

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not exceed 200 feet AGL. By the Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS} method the PIC with 

assistance of the VO will assure the aircraft avoids any other possible traffic, with 

clouds, obstructions and terrain. 

9. Proximity of Airports: 

a. Operations will be restricted to Class G airspace. No operations will occur within 5 miles 

of a non-towered airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published 

aeronautica l chart, unless a letter agreement with the airport's management is 

obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a Notice to Airman 

(NOT AM} as required by the Certificate of Waiver or Operation (COA}. 

10. Emergencies: 

a. Operations wil l be aborted immediately if the PIC encounters unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies. Safe descent and landing procedures will be followed in accordance with 

operating documents. 

11. Incident Reporting: 

a. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to 

the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80} within 24 hours. Accidents will be reported to 

the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB 

Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Site leadership will be notified immediately as specified by 

local procedures. 

12. Qualifications and Training: 

a. The PIC will have logged hours and certifications as described in the Qualifications for 

t he PIC section of this procedure. The VO will be trained by the PIC regarding duty 

stations for the VLOS method as required by the flight plan and the procedures for 

verbal communication. 

PREREQUISITES 

1. UAS Operation cannot proceed without full compliance of 

a. Qualifications of the Pi lot in Command (PIC) 

b. Health, Safety, and Environmental Precautions 

c. Preflight planning 

d. Preflight Checklist 

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC) 

1. Logged Hours: 

• The PIC will have accumulated and logged a minimum of 25 hours of total time as a UAS 

pilot prior to operations. The PIC will have also accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 

hours as UAS pi lot specifically operating the make and model of UAS to be flown prior to 

operations. The PIC will have accomplished, during dedicated training sessions, 3 takeoffs and landings of at least 5 minutes in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, 

and experience-building flights in dedicated training sessions will be included logbooks. 

2. Emergency and Evasive Maneuvers: 

• The PIC will have demonstrated the ability to safely operate all aircrafts under this 

request in a manner consistent with how it will be operated in surveying Land Bros Client 

properties, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate 

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. The logged hours referenced 

above wi ll document t his. 

PREFLIGHT PLANNING 

1. Plan: 

• A meeting with site leadership will be conducted to establish the purpose and objectives 

of the operation. Following that meeting, a path of flight over the Land Bros Client 

property to achieve the operation's objectives will be displayed on a site plot plan 

drawing showing: 

a. Starting and ending points 

b. Required intermediate waypoints for hovering or change of direction 

c. Approximate altitudes along the flight path 

d. Areas of special interest to be surveyed 

e. Clearly marked obstructions or areas to avoid 

f. Station points for the PIC and VO at various stages of the operation 

g. Camera on and off points, angle of view, as well as still and video requirements 

along t he flight path. 

2. Walk Around: 

• The PIC, the VO, and site leadership will walk the site in accordance with the above plan 

with the aim to observe any additional detai ls that should be taken into account in the 

flight plan. The f light plan will then be adjusted accordingly. 

3. Approval: 

• This flight plan will be thoroughly reviewed with site leadership and signed off by both 

the PIC and site leadership. 

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PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST 

Preflight Checks: 

At a minimum, the following items will be checked prior to initiating any operation. (See 

Appendix A in this document for detailed procedures, Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. Operating 

Procedure Vl.l 3.4.15) 

• Operations must be in daylight hours and under visual meteorological 

conditions (VMC). 

• Area to be surveyed is defined on a plot plan drawing with path of flight and 

altitudes for each leg of the f light clearly marked. 

• Flight path is at least 500ft. from all non-participating persons, vessels, 

vehicles and structures unless protective barriers or structures are present, 

or permission is granted or such operations present no hazard to the Pilot in 

Command, the Visual Observer, trainees, and other essential persons. 

• Flight plan and schedule has been reviewed with site leadership and 

communicated to all Land Bros UAS, L.L.C. and Client personnel in the area. 

• Remote control, smart battery, range extender, and ground station monitor 

are fully charged. 

• Propellers are mounted correctly. 

• Damping absorbers are in good condition, not dry-rotted or worn. 

• Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly. 

• Micro-SO card has been inserted. 

• Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

• Compass has been calibrated. 

• Flight radius and altitude limits have been set with the aircraft software, not 

to exceed 200ft. AGL altitude, and radius limited to the property 

boundaries of Land Bros or LandBros Client site. 

• The Visual Observer (VO) is stationed at the required initial observation 

point according to the flight plan and in view of the Pilot in Command (PIC) 

and has means for continual verbal communication. 

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There are no inoperable components . 

All site required safety permits are approved in in possession of the PIC. 

Motors start and function as normal. 

Flight Indicator Lights on the aircraft verify that the Home Point is set to 

current location. 

Record the Preflight Check, date and sign, and file it in the JSA record 

document. 

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MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS 

1. All operations will be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's required procedures for 

safe flight. These requirements are specified in the following links, which will have been used to 

guide flight instruction for the PIC. · 

• DJ I Phantom 3 Professional 

o http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-pro/info#downloads 

• DJI S900 

o http://www.dji.com/product/spreading-wings-s900/info#downloads 

• Trimble UXS, UXSHP & ZXS 

o http:/ /uas.trimble.com/specifications 

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 

1. Preflight Inspection : 

a. In accordance with the Preflight Check procedure above, the PIC will complete a visual 

inspection and assessment of the aircraft and determine airworthiness. The Preflight 

Checklist Form will record each item listed to verify that it has been checked. 

2. Record Keeping: 

a. Preflight Checklists wi ll be signed and dated by the PIC and filed in an Equipment 

Inspection and Maintenance Record Book. 

3. Acceptance: 

a. If the Preflight Check indicates any unsafe conditions or a non-functioning safety-critical 

part, the flight will not commence until the needed maintenance is performed and a 

satisfactory Preflight Check can be completed and the aircraft is accepted as airworthy 

by the PIC. 

4. Repairs and Alterations: 

a. All maintenance, repairs, and alterations performed will be documented in detail with 

description of work, parts, names of repair persons, date, and will be filed in the 

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Record Book. 

b. All repairs and alterations will be done in accordance with the manufacturer's published 

recommendations. 

SOURCES: 

1. DJI Phantom 2 Specifications 

2. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Specifications 

3. OJI S900 Specifications 

4. OJI Phantom 2 Quick Start Guide 

5. OJI Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 

6. DJI Phantom 2 User Manual 

7. DJI Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

8. DJI S900 User Manual 

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9. Phantom Pilot Training Guide 

10. Trimble UXS & UXSHP Safety Sheet 

11. Trimble UXS & UXSHP l auncher Guide 

12. Trimble UXS & UXSHP User Guide 

13. Trimble UXS & UXSHP Maintenance Guide 

14. Trimble ZXS Data Sheet 

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