## S olutions 101 LLC Aerial Operations Manual

Platforms

DJI Inspire 1

3DR Aero

Department Leads

Aaron Sykes ( FAA Certificate # 3051016)

Elav Anderson ( FAA Certificate # 2836821 )

Version 1.0

Published 24 August 2015

## DJI Inspire 1

In order to maintain the continued safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1 platform and to maintain it
running at its optimal performance, we will maintain the DJI Inspire 1 aircraft at the following

intervals:

If any part of the DJI Inspire 1 or its support equipment show signs of fatigue or damage, it will
be immediately grounded until the component has been properly replaced by PIC per

manufacturer recommendations.

Safety Inspection Each F light

 Inspect the batteries for any signs of damage or abnormality as well as operating voltage.

 Inspect motors for any signs of abnormal wear, rough movement, or contact.

 Inspect propellers for any cracks, debris, or abnormalities.

 Inspect main body and arms for any cracks or abnormalities.

 Clean dusty components with compressed air or a soft cloth.

Safety Inspection e very 30 days or 10 hours of flight (whichever comes first)

 Cycle flight batteries

- Perform Safety Check

- Run motors and observe for any wobbl e, abnormal sound or roughness.

 Inspect motor mounts and fasteners to ensure tight and secure.

 Inspect main body and arms for any cracks or abnormalities.

 I nspect all wires and connectors

 I nspect landing gear for cracks or wear

 I nspect condition and v oltage of PIC controller and controller battery

Safety Inspection every 300 hours of flight or Annual (whichever comes first)

 Inspect motor mounts

 Replace motors

 Replace propellers

 Replace all flight battery sets

 Replace PIC controller battery

 Inspec t and clean all electrical connections

 Check for firmware update

 Recalibrate magnetometer

 Inspect all wires and connectors

 P erform Safety Check

 I nspect landing gear for cracks or wearDJI Inspire 1 Maintenance Procedures (Each F light)

Aircraft Name: Serial Number:

Maintenance

Procedure Date Completed By Comments

Inspect Batteries for any signs of damage/abnormality and operating voltage Inspect Motors for any signs of abnormal wear, rough

movement, or contact Inspect main body of

any cracks, debris, or

abnormalities Clean dusty components with compressed air or soft

cloth Perform safety check

DJI Inspire 1 Maintenance Procedures (10 Hou r/30 Day)

Aircraft Name: Serial Number:

Maintenance

Procedure Date Completed By Comments

Cycle Flight Batteries

Run motors and observe for any wobble, abnormal sound, or roughness Inspect motor mounts

and fastners to ensure tight and secure Inspect main body/arms for any

cracks or

abnormalities Inspect wires and

connectors Inspect landing gear

for cracks and wear Inspect condition and voltage of PICtransmitter and

transmitter battery Perform Per Flight Safety Check

DJI Inspire 1 Maintenance Procedures (300 Hour/1 Year)

Aircraft Name: Serial Number:

Maintenance

Procedure Date Completed By Comments

Inspect Motor Mounts Replace Motors Replace Propellers Replace all flight battery sets Replace PIC controller battery Inspect and clean all

electrical connections

Check for firmware update

Recalibrate

magnetometer Inspect all wires and

connectors Inspect landing gear

for cracks or wear Perform per flight safety check

## 3DR Aero

In order to maintain the contin ued safe operation of the Aero platform and to maintain it running
at its optimal performa nce, we will maintain the Aero aircr aft at the following intervals:

If any part of the Aero or its support equipment show signs of fatigue or damage, it will be
immediately grounded until the comp onent has been properly replaced by PIC per manufacturer

recommendations.

Each Flight

 Inspect the batteries for any signs of damage or abnormality as well as operating voltage.

 Inspect motor for any signs of abnormal wear, rough movement, or contact.

 In spect propeller for any cracks, debris, or abnormalities.

 Inspect fuselage for any cracks or abnormalities.

 Clean dusty components with compressed air or a soft cloth.

 Perform Safety Check

Safety Inspection e very 30 days or 10 hours of flight (whicheve r comes first)

 C ycle flight batteries

 Perform Safety Check

 Run motor and observe for any wobble, abnormal sound or roughness.

 Inspect motor mount and fasteners to ensure tight and secure.

 Inspect fuselage for any cracks or abnormalities.

 Inspect main wing, vertical and horizontal stabilizers for cracks or warps

 Inspect all control linkages and connectors.

 Inspect all surface hinges for cracks or tears

 Replace main wing rubber bands.

 Inspect condition and voltage of PIC controller and controller ba ttery

Safety Inspection every 300 hours of flight or Annual (whichever comes first)

 Inspect motor mount

 Replace motor

 Replace propeller

 Replace all flight battery sets

 Replace PIC controller battery

 Inspect and clean all electrical connections

 Check for firmware update

 Recalibrate magnetometer

 Inspect all control linkages and connectors

 Replace main wing rubber bands

 Perform Safety Check

 Inspect main wing, vertical, and horizontal stabilizers for cracks or warps

 Inspect all surface hinges f or cracks or tears Inspect all movable surfaces for wear

3DR Aero Mainten an ce Procedure ( Each F light)

Aircraft Name: Serial Number:

Maintenance

Procedure Date Completed By Comments

Inspect Batteries for any signs of damage/abnormality and operating voltage Inspect Motors for any signs of abnormal wear, rough

movement, or contact Inspect fuselage for any cracks, debris, or

abnormalities Clean dusty components with compressed air or soft

cloth Perform safety check

3DR Aero Maintenance Procedure (10 hour/30 day)

Aircraft Name: Serial Number:

Maintenance

Procedure Date Completed By Comments

Cycle Flight Batteries

Run motors and observe for any wobble, abnormal sound, or roughness Inspect motor mounts

and fastners to ensure tight and secure Inspect fuselage for any cracks or

abnormalities Inspect main wing,

vertical and horizontal

stabilizers for cracks

or warps Inspect all control linkages andconnectors

Inspect all surface hinges for cracks or

tears Replace main wing

rubber bands Inspect condition and voltage of PIC

transmitter and transmitter battery Perform safety check

3DR Aero Maintenance Procedures (300 Hour/1 Year)

Aircraft Name: Serial Number:

Maintenance

Procedure Date Completed By Comments

Inspect Motor Mount Replace Motors Replace Propellers Replace all flight battery sets Replace PIC controller battery Inspect and clean all

electrical connections

Check for firmware update

Recalibrate

magnetometer Inspect all control linkages and

connectors Replace main wing

rubber bands Inspect main wing,

vertical and horizontal

stabilizers for cracks

or warps Inspect all surface hinges for cracks or

tears Inspect all movable

surfaces for wear Perform safety checkSolutions 101 Flight Log Date Platform Location Take Off Time

Landing Time Total Flight Time

PIC Customer Comments

## Procedures for flying in Controlled Airspace

Procedure for ATC Controlled Airports

 Initial Flight Request

- Contact Airport Operator and ATC via email 48 hours before planned flight.

o Launch time and flight duration

o Area of Operation or flight path

o Anticipated ceiling

o PIC and platform owner name and contact information

o Flight Commander contact information

o Platform Description

– size, # of rotors, color, lights

o Operations Plan

o Emergency Operations Plan

 Confirm Flight Reque st Acceptance

– If no email response, contact Airport Operator and ATC via phone 24 hours before planned flight to confirm flight request acceptance.

 Contact ATC via phone immediately prior to launch

 Follow Operations and Emergency Operations Plan

 Contact A TC via phone after landing

Procedure for Pilot Controlled Airports

 Initial Flight Request

- Contact Airport Operator via email 48 hours before planned flight.

o Launch time and flight duration

o Area of Operation or flight path

o Anticipated ceiling

o PIC and platform owner name and contact information

o Flight Commander contact information

o Platform Description

– size, # of rotors, color, lights

o Operations Plan

o Emergency Operations Plan

 Confirm Flight Request Acceptance

– If no email response, contact Airport Op erator via phone 24 hours before planned flight to confirm flight request acceptance.

 Follow Operations and Emergency Operations Plan

48 Hour Email Request

 Flight Profile

o Launch Time UTC:

o Flight Duration:

o Area of Operation:

o Flight Ceiling:

o Purpose:

 Platform Description

o Size:o # of rotors:

o Color:

o Lights:

 Pilot In Command Contact Information

o Name:

o Email:

o Phone Number:

Operations Plan
Flight Team Members:
The sUAS operation will include two members, the Pilot In Command and the Visual Observer

. The PI C will fly the proposed flight profile with the described platform. The Visual Observer
will maintain situational awareness; stay vigilant for any aircraft, monitoring and, if necessary,
calling on the active frequency.

Pre

- Flight Duties:

 Pilot In Command

o Pre

- flight checklist

 Airframe

 Electronics

 Weather

o Make go/no go decision

 Visual Observer

o Notifying ATC (controlled) or checking NOTAMs (pilot controlled)

o Pre

- flight check of radio

In

- flight Duties:

 Pilot In Command

o Maintain positive control of platforms

o Fly within flight profile

o Declare emergency

 Visual Observer

o Maintain Situational Awareness

o Operate radio

o Relaying emergency to ATC or local traffic

Post

- Flight Duties:

 Pilot In Command

o Post

- flight inspection

 Visual Observer

o Relay exit of airspace to ATC or local trafficEmergency Operations Plan

 Pilot In Command

o Platform Malfunction

 Re gain control of platform

 Land immediately

o Unanticipated Event

 Land immediately

 Visual Observer

o Platform Malfunction or Unanticipated Event

 Relay situational awareness to PIC

 Notify AT C/Local Air Traffic

Radio Conduct

 Pilot Controlled Airports

Prior to Lauch
“[airport] traffic be advised, drone in the vicinity. Operating [location in reference to the
airport] at [maximum anticipated height] AGL. Any traffic, please advise.”

If aircraft enter vicinity
“[airport] traffic be advised, drone in the vicinity. Operating [location in reference to the
airport] at [maximum anticipated height] AGL. "

After Landing
“[airport] traffic be advised, drone operating [location in reference to the airport] has

landed.”

 Emergency Communication (ATC and Pilot Controlled Airports) Emergency Platform Malfunction “Mayday. Mayday. Mayday. Be advised, drone is not under positive control. Platform is at

[elevation] AGL, [ location in reference to the airport], and [direction of travel]. "

Emergency Recovery Callout
“[airport] traffic, be advised drone is under positive control. Landing platform at [location].