Chad B. Daring 6-10-15

Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

Chad B. Daring

218 25th Place

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

c: 310-923-6320

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 4

B. Pilot Information 4

C. Persons Authorized 4

D. Area of Operations 4

E. Plan of Activities 5

F. Permission to Operate 6

G. Security 6

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 7 

I. Communications 7

J. Accident Notification 7

K. Recall/Stop Procedures 7

L. Special Provisions 8 

Appendix A

 1 List of Approved Pilots 8

 2 List of Approved Aircraft 9

 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 10

 4 Revision Letter (sample) 11

Appendix B

 1 Form 7711-2 (certification of waiver) 12

Appendix C

1 UAV Manual(s) 13

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by “Chad B. Daring”, hereafter referred to as “Pilot", in 

conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver for Motion Picture and 

Television Filming of 14 CFR part 21. Pilot and other company personnel when 

applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, 

whenever motion picture or television UAS operations are performed that require a 

Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above.

B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Chad Daring - Pilot

218 25th Place

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

C. Persons Authorized

14 CFR part 21 is waived only with respect to those persons, vehicles and structures 

directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The certificate holder shall 

ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting 

to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced 

to no less than 200 feet if an equivalent level of safety can be achieved and the 

Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of safety may be 

determined by an ASI’s evaluation of the filming production area to note terrain features, 

obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons 

(observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an accident.

D. Area of Operations

Pilot’s approved area of operations will be the Contiguous United States of America, 

including Hawaii and Alaska.

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E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Pilot will submit a written plan of 

activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activities 

should include the following:

(1) Dates and times for all flights.

(2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event.

(3) Name and phone number of person responsible for UAS.

(4) Make, model, and serial number of UAS to be used.

(5) Name of pilots involved in the filming production event.

(6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners 

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. The list of those who 

gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request from the 

waiver holder.

(7) Signature of waiver holder or representative.

(8) A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any area, city, 

town, county, and/or State over which filming will be conducted and the minimum 

altitudes essential to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification equipments may be waived, however, the operator

should contact the FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be prepared to 

explain in detail why the three (3) day notification is not practical.

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F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations is conducted at less than 500 feet under the provisions of 

the certificate of waiver and this manual, the operator will obtain permission to conduct 

these operations from property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. 

Persons from whom permission may be required are

listed below:

(1) Property Owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

Pilot will do so in writing whenever practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable 

otherwise. A standard permission form is provided in Appendix A and may be used when 

obtaining written permission. Pilot will assure a sufficient number of those forms are 

available at the job site. Written permission forms will be maintained at the job site until 

flight operations are completed, and then turned into the Pilot to be kept on file for a 

minimum of six (6) months. These forms will be made available for inspection by the 

FAA or other official personnel upon request.

G. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate production 

personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all unauthorized 

persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations 

should the area(s) become unsecured or for any other reason in the interest of safety.

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H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the Pilot will 

conduct a briefing of all procedures to participating personnel of the risks involved, 

emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during the filming production 

event. Personnel will also be briefed on additional provisions that may be issued by the 

FSDO that has geographic responsibility for the operational area, including the location 

of boundaries or time limits. The briefing shall cover:

• Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the attached 

special provisions

• Operations manual

• Plan of activities

• UAS parking and starting

• Taxi procedures

• Radio Communications

• Takeoff procedures

• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event

• Approach and landing procedures

• Recall procedures

• Emergency procedures

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons

I. Communications

Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the pilot in command will 

formulate a plan to provide communications capability to all participants during the 

actual operation and filming. Oral, visual or radio communications may be used as long 

as it is effective and is capable of keeping the participants continuously appraised of the 

current status of the operation.

J. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification 

requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.

K. Recall/Stop Procedures

Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized to keep the 

participants continuously apprised of the current status of operation.

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L. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in Chad B. Daring’s motion picture 

and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface 

will not be jeopardized. 

The UAS and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those 

specified in Chad B. Daring’s motion picture and television operations manual 

(“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name shall appear 

on each daily plan of activity. All UAS and pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be 

available for FAA inspection before the scheduled event.

Each pilot-in-command conducting operations authorized under this certificate 

understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR 91.119 

(b) and (c) . (see attached document under “Appendix B” page 15)

UAS takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent 

unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

Chad B. Daring will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are 

thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communication, emergency procedures, and 

on the provisions of the authorization and/or waiver before beginning the activities. No 

person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the 

provisions of the waiver.

Appendix A .1

List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot

Name : Chad B. Daring

Contact Number : (310) 923-6320

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Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. DJI Inspire 1 W13DCB12020336

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Appendix A .3

Chad B. Daring(Pilot) Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilot, Chad B. Daring, permission to operate

their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property, or in some jurisdiction in which I am

responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or television production.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature __________________________________________________

Date __________________________

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Appendix A .4

Revision Letter

Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials

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R • Remove and Replace D • Delete and Destroy N • Insert New Page

Manual Serial# ___________________ Issued To ___________________________

Revised By _________________________________

Date _______________________

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Appendix B .1

(see attached form 7711-2)

Appendix C .1

(see attached DJI Inspire 1 “User Manual” and “Mantenence 

Manual”)

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