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APPENDIX B

D’Avion LLC UAS User Manual

As a consideration for health and safety precautions all D’Avion LLC PIC will read the following 

warning before you operate an UAS. Failing to do so may cause injury. 

Seizure Warning

Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns

(like our UAS have), such as while watching TV or playing video games, playing with remote 

control vehicles/airplanes/quadcopters even if they have never had a seizure before. If you have the 

following symptoms: convulsions, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, altered vision, 

involuntary movements, and disorientation safely land your UAS immediately.

Use and maintenance 

D’Avion UAS are not toys and will only be flown by a certified PIC. If a PIC must fly a UAS 

indoors install prop-protectors to protect people, the PIC and the UAS in case of collision with any 

object. Keep the UAS in sight at all times when operating it, in order, among others, to avoid 

injuries or damages to people, animals or property. 

The use of UAS is some public areas (for instance train stations, trains, airports, aircrafts, etc.) can 

be prohibited unless the company has appropriate FAA 333 approval. The PIC should always check 

whether the use of UAS is permitted before using it in public areas or public transport. 

When using D’Avion LLC UAS’s always keep in mind other people’s privacy and does the 

company have appropriate FAA 333 approval for the particular mission.

When rotating, the propellers of the D’Avion LLC UAS’s could cause injury to people, animals and 

property. You should not touch the UAS when propellers are rotating and should wait until the 

propellers have completely stopped before handling the UAS. 

Always ensure that no-one is standing nearer than 1 meter (1 yard) from the UAS when in operation 

and that at all times you keep a sufficient distance between the propellers and any person, animal or 

property. 

You must keep the UAS away from high voltage power lines, trees, buildings and any other 

potentially dangerous or hazardous areas. 

The UAS’s performance may be affected or significantly reduced and your UAS irreversibly 

damaged if: 

• You use the UAS in unfavorable meteorological conditions (including but not limited to 

rain, wind, snow, fog, etc.) or if visual conditions are not sufficient (e.g. operation of the 

UAS. Drone by night which is not allowed); 

• Use the UAS in wet conditions (e.g. you should not land the UAS on water or on a wet 

surface unless it is a UAS designed for such); 

• You allow sand or dust to penetrate the UAS;
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• You obstruct the engine’s air vents;

• You use spare parts and accessories other than those specified for the particular UAS, or;

• Use the UAS near strong magnetic fields, radio waves or areas with strong radiations (this 

may prevent the camera of the UAS from operating correctly). You should also avoid using 

UAS in areas subject to Wi-Fi networks (such as for instance internet Wi-Fi routers or boxes 

etc.). This may create interferences that could reduce the performance of the UAS. 

BATTERY WARNINGS AND GUIDE: 

Lithium Polymer (lipo) batteries are extremely hazardous and can cause serious injuries to persons 

or property. The PIC needs to ensure the battery is used correctly (charging, discharging, storage, 

etc.), and the event of battery leakage, avoid the liquid coming into contact with skin and eyes. In 

case of contact with the skin, wash copiously with soap and water. In case of contact with the eyes, 

rinse copiously with cold water and consult a doctor. If you notice a suspicious smell or noise or 

observe smoke around the charger, disconnect it immediately. Non-compliance with these

instructions could result in gas being given off, fire, electric shock or an explosion. 

Charging of UAS Batteries

The UAS battery shall only be used together with the charger for each specific UAS. Examine the 

charger regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure or other parts. Never use a damaged 

charger. Never charge a swollen battery, a leaky battery or one that has been damaged. Do not use 

the UAS charger to charge any other battery than the provided rechargeable battery for the 

particular UAS. 

Do not overcharge the battery. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger. Do 

not put the device back in the charger once charging has finished. You risk causing overheating. 

Do not charge the battery near inflammable materials or on an inflammable surface (carpet, wooden 

flooring, wooden furniture, etc.) or conducting surface. Do not leave the battery unattended during 

charging. 

• Never charge the device immediately after use while it is still hot. Let it cool down to room 

temperature. Do not charge the battery while it is still connected to the UAS. 

• Batteries are only to be charged by adults only.

• Do not cover UAS or its charger while the battery is charging. 

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the item. Rechargeable batteries are to be 

removed from the item before being charged. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be 

recharged. 

• Only recharge the battery at a temperature of between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). 

Usage and storage 

• Do not use the battery if the plastic cover has been torn or compromised in any way. 

• Do not insert or remove the battery while the power is on. 

• Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock. 

• Never use a swollen battery or a leaky battery, or one, which is damaged, or giving off an

unusual odor. 

• Keep the battery out of the reach of children. 

• Do not expose the battery to heat or dispose of a fire. 
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• Do not allow the battery to come into contact with any kind of liquid. 

• Do not leave a battery out in the rain or near a source of moisture. 

• Do not put the battery in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container. 

• Do not attempt to dismantle, pierce, distort or cut the battery and do not attempt to repair the 

battery. 

• Do not place any heavy objects on the battery or charger. 

• Avoid dropping the battery. 

• Do not clean the charger with a solvent, denatured alcohol or other inflammable solvents. 

• It is essential to avoid short circuits. 

• Avoid direct contact with the electrolyte contained within the battery. The electrolyte and 

electrolysis vapors are harmful to health. 

• Try to keep the battery at ambient temperature. 

• Do not expose the UAS or battery to extreme temperatures. 

• Do not subject the UAS or battery to large temperature variations. 

• Do not place the UAS or battery near a source of heat. 

• Remove the battery when you are not using the UAS. 

• Disconnect the charger when you are not charging the battery. 

Battery disposal 

• Discarding batteries in your general workplace/household waste can be harmful to the 

environment. Damaged or unusable batteries must be disposed of in a container specially 

reserved for this purpose. When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines 

and regulations. For further information contact the local solid waste authority in the 

city/state you are conducting UAS operations. 

Extra batteries – protection against counterfeiting

• Using a counterfeit Lithium Polymer battery that does not meet the quality requirements 

defined by the UAS can cause irreversible damages to the UAS as well as serious injuries to 

persons or property. 

UAS Around Domestic Animals 

• Avoid using the UAS around domestic animals, particularly pet dogs. 

• The UAS incorporates an ultrasound altimeter (emission frequency: 40kHz). Ultrasonic 

waves are known to disturb certain domestic animals, most especially dogs. Using the UAS

in the company of a dog may lead to it behaving erratically or perhaps even dangerously. 

Controllers

At D’Avion LLC we use several controllers to fly our UAS. Each PIC is to become familiar and 

proficient with each controller. Some our controllers utilize an iPhone, iPad, or iPad or mini iPad 

and are referred to in this manual as an “iPhone.” 

Additionally at D’Avion LLC we use several different UAS platforms. Each PIC is to become 

familiar and proficient with each platform. Each PIC is to read the operation manuals in the 

D’Avion LLC main office for the below listed drones and fully understand their use. 
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DJI Phantom 3 Pro

CHROMA W/4K C-GO3, ST-10

3DR Solo Plus Quadcopter 

Q500 Typhoon Quadcopter