# UAV



# Operating Manual 2016

- 2017



## MARSHFIELD AG SERVIC E

OPERATIONS MANUAL

## 1 

# INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Contained in this Operational Manual are the operational guidelines for all Marshfield Ag Service sUAS craft piloted by Marshfield Ag Service Pilots in
Command a nd observed by Marshfield Ag Service Visual Observers. The guidelines herein provide instruction on how to operate Marshfield Ag Service sUAS Flight Crafts as well as operating rules and regula tions pertaining to Marshfield Ag Service ’ s Petition for Exemption under Section 333 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.



## CONTACT INFORMATION

Marshfie ld Ag Service Terese Kay M126 Galvin Ave Marshfield, WI 54449
715

- 384

- 2437 teresekay23@gmail.com



## INTRODUCTO RY STATEMENT

Pursuant to the Petition for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, the operational guidelines herein provide instruction on how to safely operate and manage commercial sUAS flights over the United States of America utilizing Marshfield Ag Service Flight Craft. As is highlighted by the Federal Aviation Administration, successful Petitions for Exemption are granted to individuals and businesses who can show
that their commerc ial sUAS flights are within the public interest and provide at least an equivalent level of safety as what current rules and regulations provide. For this reason, it is imperative that all commercial sUAS flights performed by Marshfield Ag Service representatives adhere to strict operating procedures as laid out in the Petition for Exemption paperwork filed with the FAA. Failure to follow the rules laid out within the Exemption paperwork are ground for the removal of a grant ed exemption and in turn the forfeiture of the ability to conduct commercial sUAS operations. Thus, Marshfield Ag Service strongly encourages all repres entatives to read through this Operations M anual and

## 2 become familiarized with the rules and regulations pertaining to proper sUAS

operations at Marshfield Ag Service

.



# DEFINITIONS

 sUAS

– Small Unmanned Aerial System

 UAV

– Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

 UA

– Unmanned Aircraft

 UAS

– Unmanned Aerial Syst em

 VMCs

– Visual Meteorological Conditions

 CFRs

– Code of Federal Regulations

 14 CFR

– Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Relating to Aviation)

 VFRs

– Visual Flight Rules

 PIC

– Pilot In Command

 VO

– Visual Observer

 FAA

– Federal Aviation Administ ration



# DOCUMENT EDITION NUM BER

This Edition of the Marshfield Ag Service sUAS Operations Manual is Edition 1 and was last updated on February 4, 2016 . This Edition of the Operations

Man ual will be current for the 2016

- 2017 Flight Years. Further Editions of this Manual may come in late 2016 or 2017 depending on the FAA’s releasing of a Final Rule for commercial sUAS operations within the United States of America.



# TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 1

Contents

................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 1

Contact Information

................................ ................................ ....................... 1
Introductory Statement

................................ ................................ .................. 1

Definitions

................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 2

## 3 Document Edition Number

................................ ................................ ................. 2

Organization

................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 4
Structure of sUAS Flight Crews

................................ ................................ ........ 4

Nominated Personnel

................................ ................................ ..................... 5
Responsibility and duties

................................ ................................ ................ 5

PIC

................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 5
Responsibility and duties of support Team

................................ ...................... 6
Brief technical description of the UAS

................................ ............................. 6
Area of Operation

................................ ................................ ........................... 7

Operati ng limitations and conditions

................................ .............................. 7
Supervision of UAS operations

................................ ................................ ........ 8
Accident prevention

................................ ................................ ....................... 8
Flight team composition

................................ ................................ ................. 8
Operation of multiple types o f UAS

................................ ................................ . 9
Qualification requirement Details

................................ ................................ ... 9

PIC

................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 9

VO

................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 10

Crew health

................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10
Logs and Records Requirements

................................ ................................ ... 11
Operating Procedures

................................ ................................ ....................... 11
Flight planning/preparation

................................ ................................ .......... 11
Determination of the intended tasks and feasibility

................................ ...... 11
Operation site location and assessment

................................ ........................ 12
the type of air space and specific provisions

................................ .............. 12
other aircraft operations

................................ ................................ ........... 12

hazards associated with industrial sites

................................ ..................... 12
extraordinary restrictions

................................ ................................ ......... 13
permission from land/proper ty owner

................................ ...................... 13
weather conditions for the planned flight

................................ ................. 13
Risk management Identification

................................ ................................ ... 14

Contact number Link for ATC & fAA

................................ .............................. 14

Pre

- notification

................................ ................................ ............................ 14

## 4 obtaining weather forecasts.

................................ ................................ ........ 14

Preparation and serviceability

................................ ................................ ...... 14
On site procedures and Pre

- flight checks

................................ ...................... 15
Site survey Visual check of operating area

................................ .................... 15
Selection of operating area

................................ ................................ ........... 15
Cordon procedure

................................ ................................ ........................ 16
Communications with other operators

................................ ......................... 16

Weather checks

................................ ................................ ............................ 16
Refueling Or charging/changing batteries

................................ ..................... 17

correct assem bly of the UAS

................................ ................................ ......... 17

Pre

- flight checks

................................ ................................ ........................... 17
Flight procedures

................................ ................................ .......................... 18
Emergency Procedures

................................ ................................ ................. 18

Loss of control data link

................................ ................................ ................ 19

Training

................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 19
Pilot In Command and Visual Observer Training Procedures

......................... 19
Visual Observer Training Guide

................................ ................................ ..... 19
Pilot in Command Training Guide

................................ ................................ .. 20
Granted Section 333 Exemption

................................ ................................ ....... 20



# ORGANIZATION

STRUCTURE OF SUAS FL IGHT CREWS

At Marshfield Ag Service , each of our fl ight crews will consist of one Pilot In Command (PIC) and at least one Visual Observer (VO). Both the PIC and VO will have completed Mandatory sUAS Training by Marshfield Ag Service and will
have received both 3 hours of cl a ssroom training and at least 25 hours of real

world flight training (PIC) . Furthermore, both the PIC and VO will have to have
at least a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration or the equivalent, which currently is a val id U.S. Driver’s License. Additionally, each PIC will have to have at least a valid Sport or Recreational
Pilot Certificate. If representatives of Marshfield Ag Service meet all of these

## 5 criteria, they are then eligible to participate in commercial sUAS flights over the

United States of America on behalf of Marshfield Ag Service

.



## NOMINATED PERSONNEL

As is stated in the Structure of sUAS Flight Crews, the nominated participants of
each commerc ial sUAS flight will be a Pilot In Command and a Visual Observer. These personnel will be nominated to their positions based on their qualifications, training, and eligibility pertaining to required licenses and medical

status.



## RESPONSIBILITY AND D UTI ES

PIC

The PIC is the Captain of a sUAS flight crew at Marshfield Ag Service and with that title comes responsibilities and duties. As the captain of the crew the PIC is not only responsible for the safe operations of the flight craft but also the positioning of the Visual Observer. This positioning is very important as it is up
to the PIC to select a location for the VO that allows for the VO to have the best perspective of the flight area. On top of placing the VO in t he right position and conducting safe flights, the PIC is also responsible for going through a preflight checklist, which includes checking the batteries, props, GPS System, and the like. Furthermore, it is imperative that the PIC also determine if the cu rrent weather conditions provide for a safe flying environment. More clearly, it will be up to the PIC, with assistance from the VO, to determine if the VMCs allow for Visual Flight Rule Operations. If so, the PIC can conduct the flight but if not, he or she should terminate the flight and either wait for better weather or reschedule the flight for a different day. Additionally, the PIC is responsible for ensuring;

 Compliance with applicable sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR ) to operate in the NAS

,

o http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi

- bin/text

idx?SID=23bdc8482b9526fb3dad5c7daf2f3cdd&mc=true&tpl=/
ecfrbrowse /Title14/14tab_02.tpl  Compliance with the Petition for Exemption and Granted Section 333 Exemption

,

o Attached Below

## 6  A t least an equivalen t level of safety as is provided by existing rules and

regulations for the National Airspace System as developed by t he
Federal Aviation Administration

.

VO

The Visual Observer is also an extremely important part of the sUAS flight crew. Above all else, the Visual Observer has the responsibility to maintain safe flight operations and to ensure;

 Compliance with applic able sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to operate in the NAS

,

o http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi

- bin/t ext

idx?SID=23bdc8482b9526fb3dad5c7daf2f3cdd&mc=true&tpl=/ ecfrbrowse/Title14/14tab_02.tpl  Compliance with the Petition for Exemption and Granted Section 333 Exemption

,

o Attached Below  A t least an equivalent level of safety as it provided by existing rule s and regulations for the National Airspace System as developed by the
Federal Aviation Administration

.



## RESPONSIBILITY AND D UTIES OF SUPPORT TEAM

While the typical Marshfield Ag Service flight crew will be made up of a Pil ot In Command and a Visual Observer, it should also be noted that some flights will take place with add itional support personnel . Non

- participating personnel should maintain a safe distance from participating personnel (in accordance
with 14 C.F.R. 91.119 ) and obviously, sometimes additional support personnel may be required to keep non

- participating parties at a safe distance from the flight crew. The flight crew has enough to worry about in order to maintain a safe flight, therefore, additional particip ants may be required to perform basic,

non

- flight dependent tasks, such as crowd control as an example.



## BRIEF TECHNICAL DESC RIPTION OF THE UAS

At Marshfield Ag Service , our Section 333 Exemption covers the use of the
fol lowing aircraft;

## 7  DJI Inspire 1

 DJI Matrice 100 

Below are l inks to the user manuals of each platform.

 DJI Inspire 1

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Man ual_v1.2_en.pdf  DJI Matrice 100

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/dev/Matrice/en/M100_User_Man ual_v1.0_en.pdf



## AREA OF OPERATION

Marshfield Ag Service may operate throughout the United States , however most operations will occur in Central Wisconsin . Nonetheless

, the actual areas of the operations will always be governed by Visual Flight Rules and Regulations.

In order to begin a flight, the PIC and VO will have to determine that the VMCs are suitable for Visual Flight. From there the actual area of operation will be dependent on the visual line of sight distance achievable by the flight crew. This visual line of sight distance is determined by how far the flight crew can see with their unaided (with the exception of prescrip tion glasses or contacts) eye. It is imperative that every flight mission include constant visual contact with the flight platform. This will ensure safety and more efficient operations.



## OPERATING LIMITATION S AND CONDITIONS

All Marshfield Ag Service flights will take place when Visual Meteorological Conditions are such that VFR Flights are possible (as opposed to Instrument Rated Flights) within Class G Airspace. The following link will take you to the
VMC rules and th e specific distances are listed in Section A.1.

 https:// www.faa.gov/air_traffic/nas_redesign/regional_guidance/easter n_reg/nynjphl_ redesign/documentation/feis/appendix/media/Appendix _A

- National_Airspace_System_Overview.pdf

Generally, VFR operations are possible when weather is fair to good and visibility is at least 3 Statute Miles (SM).

## 8 Furthermore, safe operations are generally considered possible by Marshfield

Ag Service when wind speeds are equal to or less than the operational guidelines as laid out by each flight craft’s specific manual (which are linked below).



## SUPERVISION OF UAS O PERATION S

In addition to the flight crew operating the flight, it should also be noted that multiple flight computer systems will be assisting the crew and supervising the operation. The flight controller onboard all Marshfield Ag Service aircraft calculates various sensor readings from around the aircraft to make adjustments for wind changes and other outside factors. Additionally, telemetry from each flight is collected and shared live with the PIC and VO during flights to ensur e safe operations. The data included in this telemetry are GPS data, speed, distance away from the controller, height (AGL), and the like.



## ACCIDENT PREVENTION

In an effort to avoid accidents with any Marshfield Ag Servic e flight craft, frequent maintenance checks are required. With DJI’s newest aircraft (DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire, and DJI Matrice) all flights are logged. After each flight, the PIC and VO should confirm that a flight log was generated for the flight an d upload it to the cloud by hitting the cloud icon on the top right corner of the flight application. Additionally, these logs should be monitored on a bi

- weekly schedule to assess for any potential issues that might pop up. Furthermore, these logs shoul d be used to track overall usage of the system in an effort to estimate component failures and replace them before they lead to an accident.



## FLIGHT TEAM COMPOSIT ION

Each Marshfield Ag Service Flight Team will consist of two crew members, the PIC and the VO, as well as the flight craft itself. This flight craft will be one of the following;

 DJI Inspire 1  DJI Matrice 100 

Commercial UAV Flights by Marshfield Ag Service will always utilize the newest generation system from the above

- highlighted list of accepted UAV aircraft

## 9 under the granted petition. Older generation aircraft will only be used when

newer sy stems are not on hand for the commercial operation.



## OPERATION OF MULTIPL E TYPES OF UAS

In some situations, more than one UAS might be operating for a commercial purpose. It should be noted that a designated flight team, including the PIC and
VO can only operate one UAS at a time. Therefore, any operations in which multiple craft are used will require more than one flight crew.



## QUALIFICATION REQUIR EMENT DETAILS

Both the Pilot In Command and Visual Observer are required to meet certain qualificat ion requirements. The requirements are listed below for each position.



## PIC

The PIC is responsible for the maneuvering of the aircraft and in turn the safe operations of the commercial UAS flight. For this reason, he/she must have the following qualifica tions.

 All PICs must have an understanding of Federal aviation regulations applicable to the airspace where the UAS will operate (Class G Airspace)

o PICs are captains of flight crews

o PICs must NOT perform crew duties for more than one UAS at a
time

o PICs a re not allowed to be both the PIC and VO

 PICs must complete sufficient trai ning to communicate with the VO any information required to remain clear of conflicting traffic, terrain, and obstructions, maintain proper cloud clearances, and provide navigational awareness.

o Overview 14 CFR:

 § 91.111, Operating Near Other Aircraft;

 § 91.113, R ight

- of

- Way Rules: Except Water Operations;

 § 91.115, Right

- of

- Way Rules: Water Operations; and

## 10  § 91.155, Basic VFR Weather Minimums;

 PICs must hold at least a valid Spor t or Recreational Pilot’s Certificate from the FAA and a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate or an equivalent, which includes;

o Valid U.S. Driver’s License



## VO

The VO is responsible for the visual observance of the aircraft and in turn the safe operations of the commercial UAS flight. For this reason, he/she must have the following qualifications.

 All observers must have an understanding of Federal aviation regulations applicable to the airspace where the UAS will operate (Class G Airspace)

o Observers are cons idered crewmembers

o Observers must NOT perform crew duties for more than one
UAS at a time

o Observers are not allowed to be both the VO and PIC

 Observers must complete sufficient training to communicate to the pilot any information required to remain clear of conflicting traffic, terrain, and obstructions, maintain proper cloud clearances, and provide navigational awareness.

o Overview 14 CFR:

 § 91.111, Operating Near Other Aircraft;

 § 91.113, Right

- of

- Way Rules: Except Water Operations;

 § 91.115, Right

- o f

- Way Rules: Water Operations; and

 § 91.155, Basic VFR Weather Minimums;

 Observers must hold a Valid Class 2 Medical Certificate from the FAA or an equivalent, which includes;

o Valid U.S. Driver’s License



## CREW HEALTH

## 11 The health of the flight crew is ne cessary for safe UAS operations. For this

reason, all flight crew members will have to hold at least a Valid U.S. Driver’s license, which will ensure their capable eyesight. Furthermore, each crew is responsible for assessing the health of each crew memb er individually and in turn, determining if each crew member is fit for the operation that day. If there is a suspicion of an unfit crew member, the PIC or VO should call off the flight.



## LOGS AND R ECORDS REQUIREMENTS

All flight logs will be recorded w ithin the flight app of our newest UA systems.
These self

- reporting systems include the Phantom 3 Series, the Inspire 1, and DJI Matrice. For flights including craft outside this list, a manual reporting flight log application will be used, such as RPAS Logger Lite, available on the Google Playstore.



# OPERATING PROCEDURES

FLIGHT PLANNING/PREP ARATION

Prior to each commercial UAS Flight there will be a flight planning meeting. This will typically take place the day before the planned flight and the info rmation discussed in that meeting will be reviewed prior to flight. The flight planning meeting will be a review of the applicable FAA guidelines that will have to be followed, a safety brief on the flight, a review of the aircraft to ensure it doesn’t

ne ed any maintenance or repairs, and finally a Mission Planning session in which background maps will be cached using WIFI. Additionally, if time allows, the Mission Planning Session may also include the actual flight creation on the Mission Planning Softwa re. This will allow for a preloaded flight mission prior to arriving at the sight. When arriving at the sight, if any unforeseen obstacles are in the area, the mission can be altered within the Mission Planner Software.

Furthermore, pre

- flight check li sts will be completed, a review of the capability of the flight crew will be assessed, and VMCs will be noted for safe VFR operations.



## DETERMINATION OF THE INTENDED TASKS AND FEASIBILITY

## 12 The feasibility of the flight will be considered prior to take off. First, the flight

crew will determine that they are capable of performing the flight. The factors they will assess in this determination will include;

 Health Status  VMC Status  Aircraft Status  Flight Skill and Abilities

If the flight crew finds that they are lacking in one of these areas, they should terminate the flight. However, if they feel healthy, have good visibility, their aircraft is functioning properly, and they have the necessary skills to pull off a safe flight, then they should proceed w ith the operation.



## OPERATION SITE LOCAT ION AND ASSESSMENT

THE TYPE OF AIRSPACE AND SPECIFIC PROVIS IONS

All commercial UAS Flights performed by Marshfield Ag Service will take place in Class G airspace and specifically, n o more than 400 feet above ground level. Furthermore, it will be necessary to have at least 3 statute miles of visibility to perform the commercial operations. This is to ensure that the flight can be operated under Visual Flight Rules.

OTHER AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

In some situations, other aircraft will be operating in the same flight area as the Marshfield Ag Service Flight Crew’s UA. These other operations should be noted and it will be up to both the PIC and VO to main tain safe operating distances away from these aircraft and be ready to conduct evasive maneuvers if

necessary.

HAZARDS ASSOCIATED W ITH INDUSTRIAL SITES

It will be the job of both the PIC and VO to assess all potential flight hazards prior to a UAS Fligh t. These hazards include, but are not limited to;

 Power Lines  Towers  Large Structures  Chemical Waste

## 13  Smoke Stacks

 Etc.

To ensure safe operations it will be important for the PIC and VO not only to assess these potential hazards but also create a verbal a ction plan as to how to avoid these obstacles during flight.

EXTRAORDINARY RESTRI CTIONS

Obviously there are some FAA restrictions associated with important airspace.
These restricted areas are off limits to Marshfield Ag S ervice flight crews and include areas within 5 miles of an airport, over Capitol buildings, over College and Professional Football Stadiums, and other similar venues unless expressed
written consent is obtained from the controller of said locations

. In e ach situation, particularly those situations in which FAA ru les are involved, you will either contact the representative FAA personnel (via the FAA hot line or your local FAA representative phone number), file and receive a COA for the operations, or obtain other appropriate permissions. If there is a question as to whether certain airspace is restricted, please contact the Federal Aviation
Administration.

PERMISSION FROM LAND 

## / PROPERTY OWNER

All Marshfield Ag Service Fligh ts will take place only after Marshfield Ag Service secures verbal, written, or digital permission from the Land or Property owner of the site below the UA operations.

WEATHER CONDITIONS F OR THE PLANNED FLIGHT

All Marshfield Ag Service flights will take place when Visual Meteorological Conditions are such that VFR Flights are possible (as opposed to Instrument Rated Flights) within Class G Airspace. The following link will take you to the

VMC rules and the specific distances are listed in Section A.1.

 https :// www.faa.gov/air_traffic/nas_redesign/regional_guidance/easter

n _reg/nynjphl_redesign/documentation/feis/appendix/media/Appendix _A

- National_Airspace_System_Overview.pdf

Generally, VFR operations are possible when weather is fair to good and visibility is at least 3 Statute Miles (SM).

Furthermore, safe operations a re generally considered possible by Marshfield Ag Service when wind speeds are equal to or less than the operational

## 14 guidelines as laid out by each flight craft’s specific manual (which are linked

below).



## RISK MANAGEMENT IDENTIFICATION

It is imperative that all members of the Marshfield Ag Service Team consider risk management when performing their duties. If you see something that you believe is risky, please contact upper management about your concerns. The most important thing at Marshfield Ag Service is safety and for this reason the company would much rather have a risk highlighted and addressed instead of finding out about it after an accident.



## CONTACT NUMBER LINK F OR ATC & FAA

http://acukwik.com/



## PRE

- NOTIFICATION

If you feel that your operations may cause concern among the general public, be sure to notify local law enforcement of your intended flight. This step t ypically does not need to be taken but if you feel that an operation is going to set off alarms with the general public you may want to inform the local police and provide them with the written permission of the landowner as well as the granted Section 333 Exemption linked below. This is a precautionary step in order to get ahead of anyone calling the police for example even though your flights are legal.



## OBTAINING WEATHER FO RECASTS.

When considering a UAS flight it will be important to ensure that th e operations are going to be occurring in Visual Meteorological Conditions. In order to determine this, a PIC and VO should visually assess the situation as well as double check weather forecasts using a local or national weather application, such as the Weather Channel App. This will ensure VMCs throughout the entire
mission.



## PREPARATION AND SERV ICEABILITY

## 15 In order to ensure safe operations, it is vital that all Flight Crews are prepared

for their flights and perform all pre

- flight checks of the ai rcraft to ensure the aircraft is assembled correctly, the batteries are fully charged, and there is a good link between the PIC and the aircraft systems.



## ON SITE PROCEDURES A ND PRE

- FLIGHT CHECKS

While on site for a commercial UAS operation the PIC an d VO should perform several checks. First they should determine their ability to complete the operation in a safe manner. Considerations that will go into this calculation include their health on that day and their overall flight skill. Furthermore, the PIC and VO should select a safe operating area, clear of hazards and with
sufficient room. Then the PIC should select a location for the VO so that the VO has the best vantage point and view of the operating area. Next, both the PIC and VO should go thr ough a Pre

- Flight checklist that includes ensuring the batteries are charged, a good link between the Pilot and Aircraft, and that the system is assembled properly. At the culmination of these checks the mission will be a go and the operation will be flow n. Upon landing the PIC and VO will ensure both the flight data and imagery were logged. Then they will clean up the site so that it is the same way they found it and they can move onto their next operation.



## SITE SURVEY VISUAL C HECK OF OPERATING AR EA

Prior to flight

, the PIC and VO should do a visual check of the operating area to ensure no obstacles or hazards present a risk to the safe operation of the aircraft. If hazards are in the area a determination must be made by the flight
crew if the hazar ds warrant not flying that day or if they can be managed by good communication between the PIC and VO.



## SELECTION OF OPERATI NG AREA

The selection of the operating area should include a few considerations. First, the operating area should be large enoug h to accommodate the fli ght craft.
Due to the fact Marshfield Ag Service flight craft are multi

- rotors, not much space is necessary due to the aircraft’s ability to perform vertical take

- offs and landings.

## 16 In addition to ma king sure there is enough space, it will also be important to

ensure that both the PIC and VO have a good view of the craft while it is flying. This may mean finding high ground to stand on. Remember, it is a requirement
to have the UAV in visual line of sight at all times and due to this, it will be important to find an operating area in which this is possible.



## CORDON PROCEDURE

All Marshfield Ag Service flights will be controlled by a flight crew consisting of a
Pilot In Command and a Visual Observer. All other parties who are not considered participants will be cordoned off and kept a safe distance from the operating area. This distance will be determined based on current FAA rules and regulations and particularly, 1 4 CFR § 91.119 , which states an aircraft must not operate within 500 feet of a person (non

- participant). To ensure this, Marshfield Ag Service Flight crews will use a rope or verbal commands in
situations where there is an a bundance of non

- participants.



## COMMUNICATIONS WITH OTHER OPERATORS

In the situation that a Marshfield Ag Service Flight crew knows it will be operating alongside other operators, the Marshfiel d Ag Service Flight crew will notify the other operator of its flight plan and discuss an action plan so as to not interfere with either operation.



## WEATHER CHECKS

All Marshfield Ag Service flights will take place when Vi sual Meteorological Conditions are such that VFR Flights are possible (as opposed to Instrument Rated Flights) within Class G Airspace. The following link will take you to the VMC rules and the specific distances are listed in Section A.1.

 https:// www.faa.gov/air_traffic/nas_redesign/regional_guidance/easter n_reg/nynjphl_redesign/documentation/feis/appendix/media/Appendix _A

- National_ Airspace_System_Overview.pdf

Generally, VFR operations are possible when weather is fair to good and visibility is at least 3 Statute Miles (SM).

## 17 Furthermore, safe operations are generally considered possible by Marshfield

Ag Service when wind speeds are equal to or less than the operational guidelines as laid out by each flight craft’s specific manual (which are linked below).



## REFUELING OR CHARGIN G/CHANGING BATTERIES

As is stated in the Section 333 Exemption Paperwor k linked below;

 No commercial flight missions will be executed unless it can be determined that the flight crew can complete their mission from take

off through landing, with a r eserve of 25 % battery life. Marshfield Ag
Servi ce ’ newest flight crafts have adaptive battery monitors and for this
reason this condition will be an automated process as Marshfield Ag
Service can set the default Advisory and Critical Battery warnings to 35%
and 30 % respe ctively, which will warn the PIC of the depleted battery and engage him/her to fly home and land with 2 5 % remaining power.
For all Marshfield Ag Service systems without this automated feature, a
watch will be used to monitor flight times to ensure a safe return home with adequate battery power.

Thus, it will be important to charge batteries. For proper instructions on how to charge each style of battery, please see the linked Section 333 Paperwork below
and follow the Table of Contents to the battery charging and handling procedures for each flight craft type and battery type.



## CORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE UAS

For specific assembly instructions for each of the UAS flight craft used by Marshfield Ag Service , please see the following links to the user manuals.

 DJI Inspire 1

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_Use r_Man ual_v1.2_en.pdf  DJI Matrice 100

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/dev/Matrice/en/M100_User_Man ual_v1.0_en.pdf



## PRE

- FLIGHT CHECKS

## 18 Pl ease see the following comprehensive user manuals for each of the specific

flight craft utilized by Marshfield Ag Service for commercial operations under Section 333. Within these manuals you will find operating guidelines t hat will assist in the safe operations of each craft. Furthermore, please see the Quick Start Guides for each specific flight craft by following the link below to the Section 333 Paperwork and then following the Table of Contents to the Quick
State Guides

.
 DJI Inspire 1

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Man ual_v1.2_en.pdf  DJI Matrice 100

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/dev/Matrice/en/M100_User_Man ual_v1.0_en.pdf



## FLIGHT PROCEDURES

Please see the following comprehensive user manuals for each of the specific flight craft utilized by Marshfield Ag Service for commercial operations under Section 333. Within these manuals you will find operating guidelines that will assist in the safe operations of each craft. Fur thermore, please see the Quick Start Guides for each specific flight craft by following the link below to the Section 333 Paperwork and then following the Table of Contents to the Quick
State Guides.

 DJI Inspire 1

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Man ual_v1.2_en.pdf  DJI Matrice 100

o http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/dev/Matrice/en/M100_User_Man ual_v1.0_en.pdf



## EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the case of an emergency, such as the loss of communication with the aircraft, a battery shortage on the aircraf t, a dying battery on the ground station, or the like, the aircraft utilized by Marshfield Ag Service have automated fail safes. Specifically, if the signal is lost between the PIC and the
aircraft the aircraft will automati cally return home (a predetermined GPS Home

## 19 Point that is calculated prior to flight). Furthermore, if an emergency takes

place in which the signal isn’t lost but the drone needs to be returned home safely, PICs have the option of engaging an auto

- return home feature which is shown to them in training.

In the case of an evasive maneuver emergency, PICs are trained to dive at a maximum safe speed to avoid things like manned aircraft or other UAs. Typically, the bottom of this dive will be at about 50 fee t above ground level and it is at this height the PIC will loiter until safe flight operations at a higher altitude are again available.



## LOSS OF CONTROL DATA LINK

In the case of an emergency, such as the loss of communication with the aircraft, a batt ery shortage on the aircraft, a dying battery on the ground station, or the like, the aircraft utilized by Marshfield Ag Service have automated fail safes. Specifically, if the signal is lost between the PIC and the
aircraft the aircraft will automatically return home (a predetermined GPS Home Point that is calculated prior to flight). Furthermore, if an emergency takes place in which the signal isn’t lost but the drone needs to be returned home safely, PICs have the option of engaging an auto

- return home feature which is shown to them in training.



# TRAINING

PILOT IN COMMAND AND VISUAL OBSERVER TRA INING
PROCEDURES

https://drive.goog le.com/file/d/0B8sknt2zpxhMNFllQVJZdHVsQ0E/view?usp=sh aring



## VISUAL OBSERVER TRAI NING GUIDE

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8sknt2zpxhMbElBZTcwUi02aHM/view?u sp=s haring

## 20 PILOT IN COMMAND TRA INING GUIDE

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8sknt2zpxhMREF0OHZLZ25Jc2M/view?usp=s haring



# GRANTED SECTION 333 EXEMPTION

Await ing approval. Once approved, the Granted Exemption and Finalized Petition for Exemption will be linked here.