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### Thompson,Inc. d/b/a All American Surveying 301 W. Broadway Street Gainesville, Texas 76240 (940)665-9105 www.allamericanenergyservices.net

October 12, 2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation DocketManagementSystem 1200New Jersey Ave.,SE Washington, DC 20590 ; .

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Re: Exemption RequestPursuantto Section 333 oftheFAAModernizationand Reform Act of2012,49 U.S.C. 

### § 44701(f), and Part 11 ofthe FederalAviation Regulations Dear Sir orMadam: JE Thompson, Inc. d/b/aAll American Surveying Services ("AA Surveying"), pursuantto Section 333 oftheFAAModernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") ("Section 333"), Subsection (f) of49 U.S.C.' § 44701, and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, is requesting an exemptionfrom the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") listed belowand discussed inAppendix A to allow AA Surveyingto conduct commercial operations with Tuffwing UAV mapperUnmanned Aircraft System ("UAS") (the "Tuffwing") to provide surveying and energy development services, which are primarily located in remote unpopulated areas with minimal airtraffic. These services include obtaining still photographs, real-time video, and other datatakenby onboard sensors to monitor operations, environmental conditions, and forestland security. Performingthese services with a UAS is inthe public interest for several reasons, which are detailed further herein and include: (1) minimizing safetyrisks inherent in manned operations, both in the air and onthe ground; (2) inspecting locations where humans are not able to go; (3) enhancing capabilities to utilize the UAS to assist first responders on safety or environmental incidents; (4) improving access control/security to sites; and (5) monitoring environmental conditions. The battery-powered Tuffwing weighs 54 ounces and has a flight time of40-45 minutes depending on operating conditions. It employs a self-stabilizing aircraft configuration with stability augmentation avionics that provides ease-of-control and steady video imagery. Its high- performance design leverages advanced composite materials, innovative electronics, and cutting-edge sensortechnology to increase mission capabilities and make Tuffwing areliable and accurate solutionto meet a variety ofindustry needs. Operations under the exemption will be conductedunderthe limitations and conditions set forth in Appendix Band as maybe modified by the FAA as required by Section 333.2. Use ofthe Tuffwing in AA Surveying's operations as proposedherein, would provide significantpublic safetybenefits over existing inspection and survey operations, while operating safely within the National Airspace System ("NAS"). Use ofUAS offers numerous safetybenefits for operations onthe ground. First, the use ofUAS would Page 1alleviate the need for personnel to perform difficult and dangerous manual inspections ofremote, hazardous, or inaccessible locations along pipelines or facilities. Second, UAS will be able to more quickly and thoroughly assess safety conditions ofroads used by vehicles following storm events. Third, use ofUAS would increase situational awareness ofthe surroundings and help prevent conflicts if wildlife or unauthorized personnel gain access to the property, orifa wildfire or other eventthreatened the facilities. Finally, the use ofUAS would improve visual access to areas that are offlimitsto foot traffic and machinery due to risk ofunstable, shifting earth ormoving water. Theuse ofUAS wouldprovide AA Surveying's clients with additional data it can use to conduct safer and more efficient operations. For inspections now conducted by manned aircraft, use ofthe UAS for these services will reduce the need to operate manned aircraft ina difficult environment and reduce the environmental impact ofconventional aircraft operations. In addition, the small, lightweight, and easily controllable operating characteristics ofthe Tuffwingprovide for safe operations over the remote or uninhabited locations ofgas development and timberland. This feature would also be beneficial in surveying from above in detail features offacilities that it would be too dangerous to fly manned aircraft close to. Our clients also maintain strict control over access to their facilities, require all personnel to wearpersonal protective gear, including hardhats and safety glasses, and attend site-specific safety hazard briefings to be onsite, so these proposed operations would not endanger workers onsite. Although the Tuffwing canbe operated by one person, AA Surveying's flight operations will always involve at least two people as required bythe FAA: a vehicle operator ("VO") and a mission operator ("MO"). The VO is responsible for flying the UAS, monitoring its status and flight dynamics, while keeping the flight withinthe manufacturer's specified operational limits to ensure safe operation ofthe vehicle. MOs will be responsible for monitoring the airspace for other aircraft and hazards and advising the VO before and during flight ofall such observedrisks. In additionto completing AA Surveying's training, the VO will hold at least a state-issued motor vehicle driver's license. While AA Surveyinghas modeled its request offofPart 33 3 Exemption grants as ofthe date ofits application, AA Surveying requests that,the FAAtreat AA Surveying's application as requesting the mostlenientreliefgranted to similar applicants at the time ofadjudication. Additionally, should the FAA modify any ofits UAS operating conditions through exemptions or otherwise after adjudicating AA Surveying's application, AA Surveying requests blanket approval to operate it's UAS in accordance with the more lenient operating conditions. AA Surveying reserves the right to supplement oramend its application. Applicant Information: The name ofthe applicant is: JE Thompson, Inc. d/b/aAll American Surveying The primary contact for this application is: Shelley Head, 301 W. Broadway Street, Gainesville, TX 76240;940-665-9105 Email: Shead@Songratus.com
Exemptions Requested: AA Surveying requests exemptions from the following regulations: 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.119(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14
Page 2C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(l); 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(l) and (2); 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b). Airworthiness ofthe UAS: SubpartH, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishesprocedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by CFR §91.203 (a) (1). Giventhe size and limited operating area associated withthe aircraft to be utilized by AA Surveying, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets therequirements ofan equivalent level ofsafetyunder Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. Section 44701 (f) ofthe Act and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorize the FAAto exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability and proximityto airports andpopulated areas ofthe particularUAS. In all cases, an analysis ofthese criteriademonstrates thatthe UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and underthe conditionsproposedherein will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditionsproposed. The Tuffwing is a more recently developed system. Itdoes, however, utilize industry- standard sensors and controls, which provide numerous fail safes. The Tuffwing is equipped with automated features for safe takeoff, flight, and landings in varying conditions. The shorter flight times and very high maneuverability will dictate that this system will be used in close proximity to the operator and at lower altitudes, which will increase the safety ofthe system. Tuffwing Operator's Manual will be provided. Pre- and post-flight inspections and systems checks will precede and follow each flight following a prescribed protocol. Test flights are conducted following any upgrades to system software, firmware, or hardware to ensure safety ofoperations. Unlike othercivil aircraft, operations underthis exemptionwill betightly controlled and monitored by AA Surveying pursuantto the Safety Checklist'srequirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safetyrequirements, to provide security for the area ofoperation as is now done with conventional aerial mapping and surveying. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with mapping and surveying operations, provide a greater degree ofsafetyto thepublic and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Application ofthese same criteriademonstrates that there is no credible threatto national security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed ofoperations, location ofoperation, lack ofexplosive materials or flammable liquid fuels and inability to carry a substantial external load. Operating Conditions: AA Surveying requests an exemption subjectto the conditions listed in Appendix B, which are substantially similarto the operating conditions required for the FAA's previous grants ofexemptions under Section 333. In accordance with the conditions approved in previous exemption grants, AA Surveying is requesting authority to operatethe Tuffwing within visual line ofsight andbelow 200 feet AGL. The area ofoperations would include those lands owned or leased by AA Surveying's clients in the ranching, natural gas, oil, utilities, wildlife, ortimberland management industries across the United States. Given thatthe operating sites are often not flat, AA Surveying will use the elevation ofthe highest predominantterrain within 1mile ofthe launch point and within the visual line ofsight as a Page 3ground reference point to establishthe 200 feet ceiling. In other words, AA Surveying will not operate the Tuffwing any higher than 200 feet above the highest point within 1mile from the launchpoint, and will only do so provided the UAS is within the line ofsight. These operating conditions, along with those listed in Appendix B, would provide an equivalent level ofsafety for thereasons described below. First, AA Surveying's clients are generally located in remote areas that rarely see air traffic that they are not aware ofin advance. Second, flight operations in many ofAA Surveying's client locations are limited due to the terrain. In addition to the requirement thatpilots must fly at least 500 feet AGL, the FAA recommends thatpilots operatingunder Visual Flight Rules ("VFR") fly overridges with at least 1,000 feet clearance. Pilots flying under instrument flight rules ("IFR") over mountainous areas must fly at "an altitude of2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of4 nautical miles from the course to be flown. 1 Given the locations ofourprojects and FAAminimum flight altitudes, the Tuffwing will be able to operate belowaltitudes in use by manned aircraft. Third, the VO will operatethe Tuffwing from higher elevations in regard to project area whenpossible, allowing the MO to maintain full visibility ofthe airspace overthe projectto avoid conflict with any manned aircraft. AA Surveying will use a MO who will stay in radio contact withthe VO ifthe terrain warrants it. Fourth, AA Surveying's operational procedures will require VOs to deconflict by suspending all UAS operations when a manned aircraft operates within airspace infringement boundaries, greatly reducing the risk to any manned aircraft. The VO will be able to immediately land the UAS whenthe VO or MO spot another manned aircraft within the planned area ofoperations or safety personnel direct cessation ofUAS operations. Fifth, AA Surveying maintains contact with any personnel onsite, requiring all personnel to wear personal protective gear, including hard hats and safety glasses, and mandates site specific safety training as required by clients. Non-participant AA Surveying employees will carry radios and be alerted before UAS operations begin. These safeguards, along withthe UAS's light weight, provide an equivalent level ofsafety for non-participants to be closerthan 500 feet. Sixth, the Tuffwing is equipped with visible strobe lights that will alert any manned aircraft inthe area to its position. Seventh, the Turffwing flight software, PixhawkMission Planner manufactured by 3D Robotics, provides many built-in functional and safety features to assistthe VO in safe and reliable operation. Both systems can operate autonomously in "Navigation" mode. In Navigation mode, the VO selects waypoints, rally points, and a landing area before launching. The UAS then U:ses GPS navigation to follow the pre-selected flight path. The UAS also can be flown in a semi-autonomous mode in whichthe

1 FAA Aviation Safety Program, Tips on Mountain Flying, available at https://www.faa.gov/regulations policies/handbooks manuals/aviation/media/tips on mountain flying.pdf. Pilots operating under VFRalso must operate at an altitude that would allow them to make an "emergency landing without undue hazard to persons orproperty on the surface." 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(a). 6 FAR91.177(a)(2)(i). Page 4UAS flight software maintains a preset altitude and airspeed and the VO controls heading. Additionally, the flight software allows the VO to set certain fail safes, i.e. actions the UAS will take in response to loss oflink, loss ofGPS, and low battery regardless ofthe flight mode in which the UAS is currently operating. For example, the VO can configure the failsafe so that, in a loss oflink situation, the UAS flies to a pre-set waypoint and loiters for a short time to give the UAS time to reconnect withthe ground control station and lands at apre-set landing spot ifloss oflinkpersists beyond a pre-determined length oftime. The VO can do the same for lowbattery situations. Finally, any risk presented by possible helicopter medical evacuation flights would be mitigated by requiring the VO to terminate UAS operations atthe command ofsafety personnel or the MO. The VO will maintain constantradio contact with safetypersonnel. AA Surveying requests authorization to operate the Tuffwing less than 500 feet from nonparticipating employees without barriers or structures to protectthem, provided they wear customary safety gear (e.g. hard hats). An equivalent level ofsafety is provided becausethe UAS's weight, materials, and reliability, along withthe required operatortraining and operating environment, preventthese systems from posing a serious riskto clients/employees wearing personal protective gear. Operator Requirements: Sections 61.113(a) and (b) limitprivatepilotsto non-commercial operations. Because the UAS will not carry a pilot orpassengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level ofsafety ofcurrent operations by requiring the PICs operatingthe UAS to have a privatepilot's license ratherthan a commercialpilot's license to operatethe UAS. Unlike a conventional aircraftthat carries the pilot and passengers, the UAS is remotely-controlled with no living thing onboard. The area ofoperation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth inthe Safety Checklist. The level ofsafetyprovided by the requirements included in the Safety Checklist exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot's certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated withthe operation ofthe UAS are so diminished from the level ofrisk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations ofthe UAS as requested exceeds the present level ofsafety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b). Public Interest: AA Surveying respectfully submits that its use oftheUAS in lieu ofmanned operations, which are currently conducted with conventional fixed wing and rotary aircraft, offers a net safety benefit and will achieve an enhanced level ofsafety, as mandated under Section 333(c) ofthe Reform Act. Approval of this application also will benefitthe public interest by allowing better, safer, and more cost efficient information gathering for the ecosystem services and energy development industries. Conventional aerial survey and inspection operations using manned aircraft involve very heavy aerial vehicles that musttransitto the operational location and carry significant quantities ofcombustible fuels and a multiperson crew inpiloting and observation roles. These operations become even more difficult inthe, energy and forestry industries due to the terrain. By contrast, the Tuffwing weighs 3.375 lbs., including its payload, uses a battery for power, is carried to and from the area ofactivity, removes the need for airborne pilots and observers, and poses less risk to people and infrastructure onthe ground, as well as other aircraft. Additionally, no national security issue is raised by the grant ofthe requested exemptions due to the UAS's small size and load-carrying capacity, as well as its operational limitations and absence offlammable fuel. Onthe otherhand, the use ofthese systems is likely to enhance national security Page 5through better and more accurate monitoring ofcritical national infrastructure. The grant ofthe requested exemption is inthe public interest based onthe clear direction in Section 333 and 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f),5 the equivalent and enhanced level ofsafety ofthe proposed operations, the significantpublic benefit, and cost savings to be realized as a result ofthe use ofUAS for aerial inspection and survey services.2 Moreover, the FAA has granted similar exemptions for UAS used to conducthigh resolution aerial imaging and surveying operations. 3 Accordingly, the applicant respectfullyrequests that the FAA grantthe requested exemption without delay. 

### Privacy Concerns: Theproposed operations will take place only in largely unpopulated, remote areas that are owned or leased, and access controlledby AA Surveying's clients. Access to these areas is generallyrestricted to employees and authorized personnel only. No privacy issues are raised by this application. 

### FederalRegister Summary: Pursuantto 14 C.F.R. § 11.81(f), the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should the FAA determine that publication is needed: DocketNo.: No. FAA-2015- Petitioner: JE Thompson, Inc. d/b/a All American Surveying Section of 14 C.F.R.: Part 21, § 61.113(a) and (b),§ 91.7(a), § 91.119(c), § 91.121, § 91.151(a), § 91.405(a), § 91.407(a)(l), § 91.409(a)(2), § 91.41?(a) and (b). Description ofReliefSought: AA Surveying is seeking an exemptionto conduct commercial operations using a small unmanned aircraft (55 pounds or less) inremote areas ofthe United States.

AA Surveying requests that the FAA not requestpublic comment on its application because it would not set a precedent and because the reliefrequested is identical to exemptions granted previously. 14 C.F.R. § 11.87.

2 Under 49 U.S.C. §4470l(f), the "Administratormay grant an exemption from a requirement ofa regulation prescribed

under subsection (a) or (b) ofthis section or any ofsections 44702-44716 of[Title 49] ifthe Administrator fmds the exemption is in the public interest."

3 See Exemption Nos. 11109, 11110, 11136, 11172. Page 6APPENDIXA EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDER APPLICABLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION AA Surveying requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that maytechnically apply to the operation ofthe Tuffwing UAS: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by§ 91.203(a)(1 ). Giventhe size and weight ofthe aircraft, the operating conditions, design safety features, and the proposed conditions and limitations, it is unnecessary to go throughthe certificate ofairworthiness process under Part 21 Subpart H to achieve or exceed current safety levels. Such an exemptionmeets the requirements ofan equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333. Section 333 and 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) both authorize the FAAto exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximityto airports and populated areas ofthe UAS involved. Inthis case, an analysis ofthese criteria demonstrates thatthe UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, under the conditionsproposed herein, will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing orrotorcraft) with an airworthiness certificate. The Tuffwing weighs 3.375 pounds fully loaded. It will not carry a pilot, passenger or flammable fuel. These UASs operate exclusively within a controlled areapre- disclosed and in compliance with conditions set forth herein. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations underthis exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the VO and observer(s), pursuantto the conditions setforth in Appendix B, the Operator's Manual, and local public safetyrequirements. The lack offlammable fuel and the fact thatthe aircraft is carried to the location and notflown there all establishthe equivalentlevel ofsafety. The UAS provides at least an equivalent level ofsafety to that ofsuch operations being conducted with conventional aircraft that would be orders-of-magnitude larger and would be carryingpassengers, cargo, and flammable fuel. 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113(a) & (b): Commercial PilotPrivileges Sections 61.113(a) & (b) limitprivate pilotsto non-commercial operations. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries a pilot, passengers, and cargo, the Tuffwing is remotely controlled with no passengers orproperty ofothers onboard. The area ofoperationis controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Operator's Manual. In conjunction with the required training ofthe V

### 0 and observers, the level ofsafetyprovided bythe requirements included inthe Operator's Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The proposed operations will achieve at least an equivalent level of safety.

Page 714 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Minimum Safe Altitudes Section 91.7(a)prohibits an individual from operating a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. No FAA standard exists for determining an aircraft's airworthiness when an airworthiness certificate is not issued. As the FAAhas done withprevious exemption grants, airworthiness will be ensured and an equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by compliance withthe operating documents priorto every flight. 4 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c): Minimum Safe Altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation ofcivil aircraft. Specifically, Section 91.119(c) limits aircraft flying over areas otherthan congested areas to an altitude of500 feet above the surface, except over openwater or sparselypopulated areas. Inthose cases, the aircraft may not be operated closerthan 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Because some ofthe aerial inspection and survey work mustbe accomplished at altitudes less than 500 feet AGL and nonparticipating employees will be working within 500 feet ofthe UAS, an exemptionfrom Section 91.119(c) is needed. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because AA Surveying's employees and the client's onsite employees are required to wearpersonalprotective gear and because the UAS, given its size, weight, speed, and materials, does not pose a serious risk. Also, every flight will be conducted over land owned or controlled by AA Surveying's clients. Comparedto aerial inspection operations conducted with aircraft orrotorcraft weighing far more than 3.375 pounds (forthe Tuffwing) and carrying flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations will be far less thanthose currently allowed with conventional aircraft operating at orbelow 500 feet AGL. 14 C.F.R. § 121: Altimeter Setting Section 121 requires eachperson operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set "to the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." As the UAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption is required. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by the operator, pursuantto the Operator's Manual, confirmingthe altitude ofthe launch site shownonthe GPS altitude indicatorbefore flight.

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight inVFR Conditions This regulation prohibits an individual from beginning "aflight in anairplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed- (1) Duringthe day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly afterthat for at least 45 minutes." The Tuffwing batteries provide approximately 40-45 minutes ofpowered flight. Without an exemptionfrom 14 C.F.R. § 91.151, the Tuffwing flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in lengthbecause the VO wouldrequire the last 30 minutes to satisfy section 91.151(a).

4 Exemption Nos. 11156, 11158, 11159. Page 8AA Surveying believesthat an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a) provides an equivalent level of safety and is consistent withprior exemptions. 8 Operating the UAS, without 30 minutes ofreserve fuel does not engenderthe type ofrisks that Section 91.151 (a) was meant to prevent given the size and speed at which the UAS operates. In the unlikely eventthatthe UAS' battery runs low, it would simply follow the pre-programmed commandto land at a designated location. Given its weight and construction material, the risks are less than contemplated bythe currentregulation. AA Surveying believes that an equivalent or enhanced level ofsafety canbe achieved by maintaining 10 minutes ofreserve power for the Tuffwing which, allowing at least 30 minutes offlight time, ifnot more, would be more than adequate to returnthe UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere inits limited operating area.5 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l ), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a): Maintenance Inspections Section 91.405(a) requires that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall betweenrequired inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed inpart 43 ofthis chapter." Section 91.407 similarly makes reference to requirements in Part 43. Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) requires the owner or operatorto keep records showing certainmaintenance work that has been accomplished by certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records ofapproval ofthe aircraft for returnto service. Pre-flight checks will be performed by a qualified personpriorto each flight and at predefined intervals as part ofthe maintenance schedule. The pre-flight checklist includes: 1. Visual inspection ofthe airframe; 2. Visual inspections ofpropeller(s); 3. Verify GPS acquisition; 4. Plan and upload mission; 5. Camera and payload check; 6. Controls check; 7. Gyro/control surfaces check; 8. Throttle check; 9. Check sensors; and 10. Verify failsafes are set correctly. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because the UAS will operate only inrestricted predetermined areas, and at low altitudes. In addition, the operator will ensure thatthe UAS is in working orderpriorto initiating flight, performrequired maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenance that is performed. Test flights will be conductedpriorto operations following adjustments

5 Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporationto operate without compliance with 91.151 (a)); see also Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673 and 10808 Page 9to UAS hardware, software, or firmware. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintainthe aircraft in an airworthy condition andto ensure an equivalent level ofsafety. Last, the Operator's Manual will have instructions to develop and document maintenance, overhaul, replacement, and inspectionrequirements. The UAS maintenance guidelines provide an equivalent level ofsafety to the maintenance requirements inPart 91.

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### APPENDIX B AA SURVEYING OPERATINGLIMITATIONS 1) Operations authorized by the grant ofexemption are limitedtothe following Tuffwing, weighing 3.375lbs. 2) The UAS shall not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 60 kts. 3) The UAS will notbe operated at an altitude more than 200 feet above the highest predominantterrain exceptas may be providedbyFAA Air Traffic Control (''ATC") viaGOA. Thehighestpredominantterrain is defined as terrain within 1mile ofthe launchpoint and withinthe visual line ofsightoftheVO. All altitudes reported to ATC shall be in feet AGL. 4) All operations mustuse a MO. The MO andVO mustbe able to communicate verbally at all times. The VO mustbe designated before the flight. The VO must ensure thatthe MO canperformthe functions prescribed inthe operating documents. 5) The operating documents andthis grant ofexemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administratoruponrequest. Ifa conflict exists betweenthe conditions and limitations inthe exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations inthe exemptiontake precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, AA Surveying mustfollowthe procedures as outlined in its operating documents. AA Surveyingmay update or revise its operatingdocuments. Itis AA Surveying's responsibility totrack such revisions and presentupdated and revised documents to the Administratorupon request. AA Surveyingmust also presentupdated andrevised documents ifitpetitions for extension or amendmentto this grant ofexemption. 6) Priorto each flight the VO must inspectthe UAS to ensurethat it is in a conditionfor safe flight. The VO shall notoperatethe aircraft ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to bein a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station, ifutilized, mustbe included in thepreflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations mustbe properly documented inthe aircraft records. 7) Any UAS thathas undergone maintenance oralterations that affectthe UAS operation orflight characteristics (e.g., replacement ofa flight critical component) mustundergo a functional test flight in accordance with the Operator's Manual. The VO who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraftrecords ofthe flight. Therequirements and procedures for a functional test flight and aircraft record entry shall be included in the Operator'sManuaL 8) The pre-flight inspection must account for all discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered inthe relevant sections ofthe Page 11operating documents. 9) AA Surveying must follow**Tufn~ing** aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements. 1

0) AA Surveying must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping

requirements, in accordance withthe operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status ofreplacement/overhaul component parts mustbe noted inthe aircraftrecords, including total time in service, description ofwork accomplished, and the signature ofthe personauthorized to return the UAS to service. 11) EachUAS operatedunderthis exemptionmust comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 12) The VO must possess at least valid state-issued motorvehicle driver's license. The VO must also meetthe flight review requirements specified in 14 C.P.R.§ 61.56 in an aircraft inwhichthe VO is rated onhis orher pilot certificate. 13) AA Surveyingmay notpermitany VO to operate unless the VO meets the operator's qualification criteria and demonstratesthe abilityto safely operatethe UAS in a manner consistent withhowthe UAS will be operatedunder this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures.fi VO qualification flight hours and currency mustbe logged ina manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51 (b). The VO must ensure that the MO is trained appropriately in orderto fulfill his orher duties. A record oftraining and qualification mustbe documented and made available upon requestby the Administrator. Flights for the purposes oftraining the operator's VOs and MOs (training, proficiency, and experience-building), are permittedunderthe terms ofthis exemption. However, training operations may onlybe conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, andthe VO must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with these operating conditions. 14) Operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.P.R.§ 1.1. All operations mustbe conducted under visual meteorological conditions CVMC'). Flightsunder special visual flight rules ("SVFR") are not authorized. 15) The UAS may not operate within 5 nautical miles ofan airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart. 16) The UAS may notbe operated less than 500 feet belowor less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud orwhen visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the VO.

6 Priordocumented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfythis requirement. Page 12

### 17) Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS mustreturnto apre- determined location withinthe securityperimeter and land or be recovered in accordance with the Operator's Manual. 18) The VO must abortthe flight inthe event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the Operator's Manual. 19) UAS operations mustbe completed within 30 minutes flight time. 20) The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe UAS must comply with Federal Communication (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 21) The documents required under 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9 and 91.203 mustbe available to the VO atthe Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents shall be made available to the Administrator or any hiw enforcement official upon request. 22) The UAS mustremain clear and yield the right ofway to all other manned operations and activities at all times. 23) The UAS may not be operated from any moving device or vehicle. 24) The UAS may not be operated over congested or densely populated areas. 25) Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, structures, and public access roads unless: a. The nonparticipating persons are authorized to access the client's site and are wearing personal protective gear; b. Fornon-participants who do not qualify as client employees, barriers or structures are presentthat sufficientlyprotectthem from the UAS and/or debris inthe event ofan accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons who are not client employees remain under such protection. Ifa situation arises where nonparticipating persons who are not client employees leave suchprotection and are within 500 feet ofthe UAS, flight operations must cease immediately; or

c. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller ofsuch vessels, vehicles or structures has grantedpermission and the VO has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closerto those objects and determined that it does notpresent an undue hazard. 26) Operations nearer than 500 feet to the VO, MO, operatortrainees or essential persons as defined inthe operating documents are permitted ifthose operations do not present anundue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a) as determined by the VO.

Page 1327) All operations must be conducted overremote, private, orcontrolled-access property. 28) Any incident, accident, orflight operationthat transgressesthe lateral orvertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined by the applicable COA shall be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents mustbe reported tothe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) perinstructions contained onthe NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

Page 14APPENDIX C SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

UAS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

UAS Operating Overview

- Tuffwing:

. The Tuffwing is a fixed-wing aircraft constructed ofEPP foam and rugged carbon fiber composite. It has fully autonomous operation for takeoff, navigation, and landing.

ParameterWingspan 48in Length 18 in Weight fully loaded 54 oz (well belowthe 4.4 bl FAAproposed requirement for Micro UAS Weight, with EO side-lookpayload 3.375 lbs Payload Wireless Range 5- 15 km LOS Cruise Speed (Best) 26 kts (30 mph) Endurance (Dash speed) 52 kts (60 mph) Stall Speed 25 kts (29 mph) Max wind 20 kts sustained, 30 kts gusting Precipitation None FlightRate 40-45 mins Climb Rate Launch 500 ft/min @ 2,000 AMSL Launch Hand launch, no catapult Landing Autonomous ormanual

Page 15The UAS canbe operated infully autonomous flight modes. Creatingpre-planned flight pathsto fly in autonomous mode is as simple as clicking onthe map to create a pre-planned flight path. Pre-mission waypoints, landing zone points, and flight area dimensions can all be entered during preflight, ensuring the UAS operates only within specifiedparameters. The Tuffwing includes many advanced safety features that makes it the safest choice for areas like pipeline construction. Built-in intelligentfault handling allows the UAS to detect a system fault while in the air, and to automaticallyrespond with a set command (one such option being to fly backto a preselectedrally point and land). Faultsthat canbe detected include: loss ofcommunication, loss of GPS, and low battery levels. In addition, the operator can create no fly zones, and the system will visually and audibly warnthe operator ifthe planned flight path would enterthe no fly zorie. Operator's Manual- The Tuffwing Operator's Manualwill beprovidedunder separate cover with a request for confidential treatment. Power

- The Tuffwing and its ground control station are bothpoweredby a Lithiumpolymer rechargeable battery pack. A newbattery has a fully charged voltage ofapproximately 12.4V. A "fullpack" has a capacity of4 Amp-hours. An additional "half-pack" canbe installed for extended operation. A new "half-pack" has a fully charged voltage of 12.4V and a capacity of2 Amp-hours. The Tuffwing's battery charge is displayed inreal-time onthe ground control terminal, ensuring maximum flight duration and safety. Takeoffand Landing style/type

- The Tuffwing is hand launched. The Tuffwing lands by returning to a pre-determinedrally point and beginning a spiral descent. Once it reaches a preselected altitude, it heads toward the landing waypoint, descending until it lands and skids to a stop or it canmanually landed. Navigation System- Specific maps canbe downloaded to the display screen (such as air sectional and geographic maps) which are overlaid with GPS positional data. Waypoints canbe created before and during flight operationcreating specific locations and sequences for the aircraft. Defined "Keep Out" Areas

- The navigation software allows for preplanning Keep OutAreas that allow the operatorto designate airspace he or she does not want the Tuffwing to enter. Ifdefined flight paths pass through an area designated as keep-out, the individual waypoints and waypoint connection segments tumred as a warning. Additionally, ifa mission is uploaded and intersects with a keep out area, a warning is presentedto the user. Also, ifan aircraft in flight is navigated into a designated keep out area, an audible warning is sounded. Maintenance- The Tuffwing UAS needs very little maintenance, and operators may perform most required maintenance in the field withthe field repair kit. Command and Control Systems

- The UAS Ground Control Station (GCS) allows the operator simultaneous control over aircraft and payloads. The display screenprovides all essential flight data to the operator. Telemetry data is transmitted to the command station at least once per second. Displayed on GCS: • Currentposition • Registered home position

Page 16• Any autopilot flight plans • Registered emergency landing zone • Aircraft attitude • Altitude • Airspeed • Groundspeed • Compass reading/heading • Estimated wind heading • Communication strength • Range from home • Bearing from home • Duration ofcurrent mission • Rate ofclimb • Mode ofthe aircraft • Battery level Emergency Procedures and System Failures 

### Loss of Link- The UAS does not need constant signal from the GCS to continue flying. Communications outages are detected by the system and are reported to the VO. Duringthe communication outage, the UAS continues on its pre-determined flight path until a failsafe is triggered. Once a failsafe is triggered, the UAS will perform in accordance withthe failsafe conditions uploaded before launch. This is accomplished without input from the operator. Security The system and communication links are spread spectrum.
Operational Characteristics Characteristic !Yes/No Lights Out Operation No VFR Operations Yes FROperations No Day Operations Yes Night Operations No 

## lAvionics Equipment !Equipment**~es/No** GPS**~es** !Moving Map Indicator**~es** rrracking Capability No rrcA/MCAS CollisionAvoidance No IELT (Falcon Tracker) !Yes rrransponder No
Page 17The UAS can be operated in fully autonomous flight modes. Creatingpre-planned flight paths to fly in autonomous mode is as simple as clicking on the map to create a pre-planned flight path. Pre-mission waypoints, landing zone points, and flight area dimensions can all be entered during preflight, ensuring the UAS operates only within specifiedparameters. Built-in intelligentfault handling allows the UAS to detect a system fault while inthe air, and to automatically respond with a set command (one such option being to fly backto a pre-selected rally point and land). Faults that canbe detected include: loss ofcommunication, loss ofGPS, and lowbattery levels.

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# .liAV~MAPPER Airframe Assembly Manual



# Got Questions? 830-446-1500 Talk or Text TuftWing LLC Boerne, Texas USA

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### Kitcontents 1. EPP wing set 2. 1/8" ply motor mount set 3. 1/8" ply servo mount plate 4. 1/8" ply airspeed sensor mount with zip ties 5. Control hams (2) 6. Coroplast center wing panel wrap top and bottom pieces 7. Coroplast hatch 8. Coroplast winglets 9. Coroplast servo covers forwing bottom 10. Coroplast wing cut fillers (2) 11. 4mm Coroplast center wing ribs 12. Coroplast accessory mounts (2) 13. 10mm x 30.75" carbon fiber tube- center wing spar (1) 14. 10mm x 25.9" carbon fiber tube -leading edge wing spars (2) 15. 4 mm x 19.5" carbon fibertube- elevon spars (2) 16. Control rod with Z bend (2) 17. Control rod quick connect (2) 18. Velcro set 19. 3mm x 8mm motor mount screws (4) 20. Servo extensions, 12" 21. Assembly manual 

### Building materials - Notincluded
• Medium CA. Foam safe NOT required. • CA accelerator. 

### Electronics- Not included
• Brushless outrunner motor-Turnigy SK3- 3530-1340KV. • 40 plus amp brushless speed control with 3.5mm female bullet connectors. (Turnigy Plush 40) • APC 9x4.5E electric propeller. • Servos (2) Spektrum A5040 or Corona DS329MG. • PixHawk autopilot with airspeed sensor and telemetry radios. (3DR or HKPilot). • Spektrum transmitter with Elevon/Detta mixing and satellite receiver. (Taranis or Futaba with S.Bus are fine) • 6000 mAh 3S LiPo battery • Male and female XT60 connectors. • UPo battery charger • Canon Powershot S110 • Pixhawk to Canon camera trigger cable. (tuffwing.com) 

### Install the Spars

1. Fitthe black Coroplast center cut filler into the cut on the EPP center wing. 2. Align the parts bysliding the 10mm x 30.75" carbon fiber spar through the parts. 3. Apply CA to both sides ofthe coroplast center cut filler. Avoid getting CA on the center spar. It's justthere for alignment Press the parts together and CA accelerator on

4. Use sandpaper to scuff both sides ofthe 4mm Coroplast center wing ribs. 5. Apply medium CA to coroplast center rib side facing the foam. Do not glue spars. 6. Spray CA accelerator on the foam. 7. Align rib using leading edge and center spars, then press pieces together. 8. install both center wing ribs. Do not glue spars.

Slide a wing half onto the center spar. Leave a 1" gap. 10.Apply CA to foam. 11.Spray CAaccelerator on the Coroplast center rib.

@ 2015. TuffWing LLC. All rights reserved.1. Slide in the 1 Omm x 25.9" leading edge spar flush with wing root, then push wing root flush with center rib. Align pieces by pushing leading edge spar all the way into the center section. 2. Press pieces togethertightly until CA cures. Do both wings. 3. Liberally drip medium CA into leading edge and center spar grooves. Spray with CA accelerator. 

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Note camera lens opening right ofcenter while plane is upside down. 1. Test fit the Coroplast main center section so the camera circle is offset right when looking at the bottom ofthe plane
- see photo. 2. Lay the wing upside down. 3. Liberally apply medium CA to the foam center section. 4. Spray Coroplast center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator. 5. Carefully and quickly align Coroplast center wing panel wrap with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. 6. Press very firmly until the CA cures.



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12. Liberally apply medium CA to the rear top foam center section. 13. Spray Coroplast top center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator. 14. Carefully and quickly align the Coroplast top center wing panel with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. Press very firmly until CA cures.

15. Test fit accessory Coroplast panels on wing. Panel with hole goes on right wing. 16. Line up V-notch on panel with V-notch cut on root end of wing. See red circle in photo above. 17. Scuff bottom side of Coroplast with fine sandpaper. 18. Liberally apply CA to bottom side of coroplast. Spray CA accelerator on foam. Align and firmly press Coroplast to wing.

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1. Poke hole in foam through hole in right Coroplast panel. The hole lines up with the servo wire groove below. 2. Feed Pixhawk arm switch wire through hole and into the main bay. 

### Glue control horn

I 1. Drip medium CA into the control horn gap. 2. Quickly press the control horn into the gap. 3. Spray with CA accelerator. 4. Do both sides. 

### Glue servo base cover

1. Apply medium CA on the foam wing 1/2" wide around the perimeter ofthe servo cutout hole. 2. Spray CA accelerator on the servo cover. 3. Leave a 1/4" gap between the two cut outs to allow the servo lead to pass through. 4. Do both sides 

### Install the Servo Plate

1. Apply medium CA to the bottom of the servo mount plate. 2. Spray CAAccelerator on the wing top. 3. Line up the servo mount plate and press firmly. 4. Do both sides. 

### Install the Quick Connect

1. Insert the pushrod quick connect on the tip side ofthe wing as shown. Press the black nylon washer on with pliers. 

### Install the Servos

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1. Install a Spektrum A5040 servo in each servo mount plate as shown. 2. Install the pushrod into the second hole from the end. 3. Important! Use thread lock on the servo arm screw after

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© 2015. Tuf!Wing LLC. All rights reserved. 34. Connect servo extension. 5. Tuck servo extension into groove on wing bottom. 6. Push wire through opening into electronics bay. 7. Tack servo extension to servo groove with hot glue. Do not use CA as it will be too permanent. 

### Glue the Winglets

surface ofwinglet with fine sa will be glued to the wing tip. 2. Apply medium CA to a wing tip. 3. Spray winglet with CA accelerator. 4. Align front and bottom edges, then firmly press together until CA cures. Do both sides. 

### Buildthe motormount

1. Glue the sides on with medium CA 2. Glue the top and bottom with medium CA

Testfit the motor mount in the cut out the rear ofthe plane. 4. Apply medium CA to the motor mount where it will contact the plane. Do not us CA accelerator. 5. Quickly and firmly push the mount in place. Do not hesitate as the CA may grab before the mount is properly set. 

### Install the motor

1. Install the X mount and prop adapter. Included with the Turnigy SK3-3530-134DKV. 2. Trim the shaft with a rotary tool from the back of the motor as seen in the photo.

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Note: Install Velcro hooks on the plane and Velcro loops on the components. That way you can easily swap damaged components or airframe. 1. Electronics hatch 2. Airspeed pitot 3. Camera 4. Telemetry 5. GPS/Compass 6. Spektrum satellite 7. Pixhawk 8. Buzzer 9. ESC 10. Airspeed sensor 11. 12C hub 

### Install autopilot(Pixhawk)

1. Stick loop Velcro to bottom ofcomponents. 2. Stick components to as shown in previous drawing. 3. Setupthe Pixhawk as described at http://plane.ardupilot.com. 

### Center ofGravity There is balance hole on the bottom ofthe Coroplast hatch. As long as the plane balances or falls forward you're good. Tail heavy will be nearly impossible to fly. Nose heavy is fine. Add nose weight forfirst flights without camera. 

### Set the control throws
• 5/8" up • 5/8" down • Move stick right: Right elevon up, left elevon down • Move stick left: Left elevon up, right elevon down • Move stick forward: Both elevons down • Move stick back: Both elevons up

© 2015. TuffWing LLC. All rights reserved. 5Install Mission Planner and connectyour UAV Mappertoyourground station usingthetelemetry radios/a> 1. Download and install Mission Planner on your Windows PC.

2. Connect yourtelemetry radio to a USB port on your PC 3. Connect your batteryto your UAV Mapper. Do not arm your UAV Mapper.

4. Start Mission Planner and select the CONNECT button on the top right. Note: Complete instructionswithtrouble shooting.

Calibrate your compass You must recalibrate the compass eachtime you move your UAV Mapperto a new flight location./p>1. Start Mission Planner, ConnectyourUAV Mapperto Mission Plannerand select Initial Setup> Mandatory H; 2. Select Pixhawk/PX4, then select Live Calibration.3. Select Rotate with each data point and Use AutoAccept. 4. Rotate your UAV Mapperon all axes until the calibration completes. The final offsets will be displayed (3 nun below 250 then you can assume they are good. Note: Complete compass calibration documentation.
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o Auto- Your UAV Mapperwill follow the waypoints in the mission you have setup and uploaded to the Pixhav

o RTL (Return to launch)- Your UAV Mapperwill return tothe location and loiterat 100 meters above where

### c Always connect your UAV Mapper battery where you want itto return.

:Transmittercontrol check _Place your UAV Mapperon a level surface, turn thetransmitter on, select Stabilize onyourtransmitterflight mode s1 press the Arm button.

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Right stick forward: Both elevons move 5/8" (16mm) down. UAV Mapper pitches down.

Right stick back: Both efevons move 5/8" (16mm) up. UAV Mapper pitches up.

Right stick right: Left elevon down 5/8" (16mm), right elevon up 5/8" (16mm). UAV Mapper rolls right.

Right stick left: Left elevon up 5/8" (16mm), right elevon down 5/8" (16mm). UAV Mapper rolls left.
Autopilot response checkAlways make sure the autopilot is behaving properly before you fly. As you pitch and roll your UAV Mapper, the elevt yourtransmitterto Stabilize, ensure yourthrottle stick is back, connect your UAV Mapper battery, and press the arrr**·~** ,Roll UAV Mapper left: leftelevon down, right elevon up.

'Roll UAV Mapper right: Leftelevon up, rightelevon down.

Pitch UAV Mapper down: Bothelevons up.Pitch UAV Mapper up: Both elevons down.
Landing site requirements The most challenging part aboutflying a UAV Mapper, or any fixed wing UAV is getting it down. Unlike Pixhawk guide fixed wing. A copter can descend straight down, while afixed wing must approach on a clear glide slope. Ifyou are m landing pattern using Mission Planner and upload ittoyour UAV Mapper. First, make sure yourflying site meets the create the takeoffand land shown mission below. 

### Minimum Size Landing Site 600ft (180m) between approachwaypoinl and land1ngwaypolnt OVer $hoot 200ft (60 m)

Create a takeoffand land mission 1. Start Mission Plannerand select Flight Plan.2. Click on the map to create WAYPOINT 1.3. Click on the map again to create WAVPOINT 2. 4. Right-click on the map and select Takeoff. Enter lOO(m) for takeoff altitude. Enter 30 (degrees) fortakeoff p

5. Use the Up button to move the TAKEOFF waypoint to the top. Verify Pitch Angle is 30 and Alt is 100.

6. Set WAVPOINT 2 Altitude to 35m. This is your approach waypoint.7. Set WAVPOINT 3 to LAND and Altto 0. 8. Select WriteWPs to copy the mission to your UAV Mapper

**~IMPORTANT:** Any mistake in this mission will result in a crash. You must understand every step ofthis process. This i! :the air and safely back to the ground. 'Power up and check LED status. Turn on your transmitter and set yourflight mode switch to Stabilize. Connect your UAV Mapper battery. The UAV IV :hole so you can see the Pixhawk status during boot up. Be sure to power up where you want your UAV Mapperto loi

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Creating aerial photography missions Aerial photography missions are trivial once you've mastered takeoffand landing missions. Here's a typical UAV Map 1. Start Mission Planner, select Flight Plan, right-dick on the map and select Draw Polygon>Add Polygon Poin4. Select the Simple tab and set the following:

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o Use RTL: Ifyou need to Auto-land, then leave unchecked. Ifyou prefer to have your UAV Mapper Ret complete and land manually, then check.

5. Select the Grid Options tab and set the following

o Overshoot [m]: to 80 on both ends. Your UAV Mapper can't turn tight enough to get back on the line

o Start From: Set this to the furthest downwind corner ofyour survey area. You want your UAV Mappe while flying cross wind. This keeps the ground speed low and turns tighter.

o Overlap[%] 80. This sets howfrequently the shutter is triggered.

o Side lap[%] 80. This sets how close the flight lines are. 6. Select the Simple tab and then Accept.· 7

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2. Insert the camera trigger cable into the Mini USB port on the side ofyour camera. 3. Turn your camera on. 4. Press the blue Play buttonto load the KAP UAV Exposure Control Script. 5. Half press the shutterto start the KAP UAV Exposure Control Script.6. Your camera is now waiting on a USB signal from your Pixhawk. Itwill send a signal while it'sflying afterthe [**~**.·.-.

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