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Rogue Vision LLC

4600 Polaris Ave.

Las Vegas, NV. 89103

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Operations Manual

Multirotor Capabilities1- DJI Phantom 2

Image courtesy of www.fpvflying.com

01 January 2015

 
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PART A

1 Contents

PART A 1

1 Contents 1

2 Introductory statement 4

3 Acronyms and definitions 4

3.1 Acronyms 4

3.2 Definitions 5

3.2.1 Linguistic 5

3.2.2 Technical 5

4 Document control and amendments 6

4.1 Document control 6

4.2 Notification to FAA 7

4.3 Reference documents 7

5 Organizational Structure and Staff 7

6 Nominated personnel 7

7 Responsibilities and duties of SUA Pilot 7

7.1 Pre-flight 7

7.2 During flight 8

8 Responsibilities and duties of SUA support personnel 9

8.1 Payload operator 9

8.1.1 Pre-flight 9

8.1.2 During flight 9

9 Brief technical details of SUA and roles 9

10 Area of operation 10

11 Operational limitations and conditions 10

11.1 Operational flight limitations 10

11.2 Applications for exemptions or permissions 10

12 Supervision of SUA operations 10

13 Accident prevention and Flight Safety programme 11

13.1 Definition – SUA accident 11

13.2 Definition – SUA serious incident 11

13.3 Definition SUA mandatory reportable occurrence 11

13.4 Reporting of accidents and serious incidents 12

13.5 Reporting of mandatory occurrences 12

13.6 Reporting of other occurrences 12

14 Flight team composition 12

15 Operation of multiple types of SUA 13
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16 Qualification requirements 13

17 Crew health 13

18 Logs and records 13

18.1 SUA pilot flying log 13

18.2 SUA flight log 13

18.3 SUA engine log 14

18.4 SUA propeller log 14

18.5 SUA battery log 14

PART B 16

1 Flight planning and preparation 16

1.1 Determination of intended tasks and feasibility 16

1.2 Operating site location and assessment 16

1.3 Risk management 16

1.4 Communications 18

1.5 Pre-notification 18

1.6 Site permission 19

1.7 Weather 19

1.7.1 Flight limitations 19

1.7.2 Local forecasts 19

1.8 Preparation and serviceability of equipment and SUA 19

1.8.1 Pre-use checks 19

1.8.2 Maintenance 19

1.8.3 Battery charging 19

2 On-site procedures and flight checks 20

2.1 Site survey 20

2.2 Selection of operating area and alternate 20

2.3 Crew briefing 20

2.4 Cordon procedures 20

2.5 Communications 20

2.6 Weather checks 20

2.7 Battery changes 20

2.8 Payload security 20

2.9 Preparation and correct assembly of SUA 20

2.10 Pre-flight checks 20

3 Flight procedures 21

3.1 Start 21

3.2 Take-off 22

3.3 In flight 22

3.4 Landing 22

3.5 Shutdown 23

4 Emergency procedures 23

4.1 SUA and Control System 23
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4.1.1 Loss of control data link (transmitter) 23

4.1.2 GPS signal loss 23

4.1.3 Critical system failure 23

4.1.4 Motor failure 23

4.1.5 Malicious interference 23

4.2 Fire prevention 24

4.2.1 Batteries 24

4.3 Accidents 24

4.3.1 Crashes 24

4.3.2 Collisions with structures or vehicles 24

PART C 25

1 Training 25

1.1 SUA pilot qualifications 25

1.2 SUA type conversion 25

1.3 SUA pilot continuation training 25

1.4 SUA pilot external flying assessments 25

PART D 26

1 List of Appendices 26

Appendix A: Equipment Documentation List 27

Appendix B: Technical Description DJI Phantom 2 28

Appendix C: UAVC Form 1 – Operating Site Assessment 31

Appendix D: UAVC Form 2 - Risk Assessment 32

Appendix E: Flight safety brief 34

Appendix F: Flight Reference Cards 35

Appendix G:				FAA Permission for Aerial Work 41

Amendment record 42
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2 Introductory statement

All staff of Rogue Vision LLC shall comply fully with all Clauses contained within this Operations 

Manual. Deviations shall only be approved, in writing, by the Operations Director.

The Company shall fully comply with the limitations contained within their FAA Permission for 

Aerial Work (Section 333).

The terms and definitions used within this Operations Manual are consistent with CAP 722.

3 Acronyms and definitions

3.1 Acronyms

A/C Aircraft

AGL Above Ground Level

AIS Aeronautical Information Service

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATZ Aerodrome Traffic Zone

BVLOS Beyond Visual Line of Sight

FAA Federal Aviation Association

CCL Command and Control Link

DA Danger Area

EVLOS Extended Visual Line of Sight

FOD Foreign Object Debris

FRC Flight Reference Card

GCS Ground Control Station

km kilometres

m metres

MTOM Maximum Take Off Mass

NOTAM Notice to Airmen

OS Ordinance Survey

PFAW Permission for Aerial Work

RA(T) Restricted Area (Temporary)

RPA Remotely Piloted Aircraft

RPA Remotely Piloted Air System

RPQ-s Remote Pilot Qualification – Small

RPS Remote Pilot Station

Rx Receiver

SUA Small Unmanned Aircraft

SUSA Small Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft

TDA Temporary Danger Area

Tx Transmitter

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System
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UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Sight

3.2 Definitions

3.2.1 Linguistic

In this Operations Manual, the words 'shall', 'should', 'may' and 'can' are used to express 

provisions in accordance with their usage in ISO standards.

a) 'shall' indicates a requirement: It is used to indicate requirements strictly to be 

followed in order to conform to the document and from which no deviation is permitted.

b) 'should' indicates a recommendation: It is used to indicate that among several 

possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or 

excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily 

required, or that (in the negative form, 'should not') a certain possibility or course of 

action is deprecated but not prohibited.

c) 'may' indicates permission: It is used to indicate a course of action permissible within 

the limits of the document.

d) ‘can’ indicates possibility and capability: It is used for statements of possibility and 

capability, whether material, physical or casual.

3.2.2 Technical

Acronym Meaning Definition 2

A/C Aircraft Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere 

from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the 

air against the Earth’s surface.

CCL Command and Control 

Link

The data link between the remotely piloted aircraft and the 

remote pilot station for the purposes of managing the flight.

GCS Ground Control Station The component of the remotely piloted aircraft system 

containing the equipment used to pilot the remotely piloted 

aircraft. (c.f. RPS).

Lost Link The loss of command and control link contact with the 

remotely piloted aircraft such that the remote pilot can no 

longer manage the aircraft’s flight.

Operator A person, organisation or enterprise engaged in or offering 

to engage in an aircraft operation.

Note: In the context of remotely piloted aircraft, an aircraft 

operation includes the remotely piloted aircraft system.

Pilot The person in direct control of the UA.

 
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Acronym Meaning Definition 2

Remote Pilot A person charged by the operator with duties essential to 

the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft and who 

manipulates the flight controls, as appropriate, during flight 

time.

RPA Remotely Piloted Aircraft An unmanned aircraft, which is piloted from a remote pilot 

station.

RPAS Remotely Piloted Air 

System

A remotely piloted aircraft, it’s associated remote pilot 

station(s), the required command and control links and any 

other components as specified in the type design.

RPS Remote Pilot Station The component of the remotely piloted aircraft system 

containing the equipment used to pilot the remotely piloted 

aircraft. (c.f. GCS)

SUA Small Unmanned Aircraft Any unmanned aircraft, other than a balloon or a kite, 

having a mass of not more than 20kg without its fuel but 

including any articles or equipment installed in or attached 

to the aircraft at the commencement of its flight.

SUSA Small Unmanned 

Surveillance Aircraft

A small unmanned aircraft, which is equipped to undertake 

any form of surveillance or data acquisition.

UA Unmanned Aircraft An aircraft, which is intended to operate with no human 

pilot on board, as part of an Unmanned Aircraft System. 

Moreover a UA:

is capable of sustained flight by aerodynamic 

means;

is remotely piloted or capable of autonomous 

operation;

is reusable; and

is not classified as a guided weapon or similar oneshot device designed for the delivery of munitions.

UAS Unmanned Aircraft 

System

An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) comprises individual 

'System Elements' consisting of the Unmanned Aircraft 

(UA) and any other System Elements necessary to enable 

flight, such as a Remote Pilot Station, Communication Link 

and Launch and Recovery Element. There may be multiple 

UAs, RPS or Launch and Recovery Elements within a 

UAS.

VLOS Visual Line of Sight An operation in which the remote pilot or RPA observer 

maintains direct unaided visual contact with the remotely 

piloted aircraft.

4 Document control and amendments

4.1 Document control

The Operations Manual shall be regularly updated to reflect the operational profile of the 

company. Amendments shall always be made when:

a) Remote Pilots join or leave the company; or
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b) The company acquires new Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA).

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Amendments to the Operations Manual shall be clearly included in the Amendments List at the 

end of the Operations Manual, and the Document Date and Version changed to reflect the 

amendment. 

4.2 Notification to FAA

Amended versions of the Operations Manual shall be sent without delay to:

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

4.3 Reference documents

The Company shall maintain up to date copies, or ensure access to, the following core 

reference documents:

The Company shall ensure that all appropriate documents for the SUA and equipment are 

maintained and in date. (See Appendix A for current list).

5 Organizational Structure and Staff

The Company is a small organization of five staff and thus no organogram is required. The 

organization is currently owned by Rogue Vision LLC for ease of administrative and financial 

systems, although the intention is that it should become a limited company in its own right in 

2016. 

6 Nominated personnel

The following personnel are currently operational within the Company:

Role Individual Qualifications

Operations Director / Pilot Mike Rossman Private Pilot 3509513. Second Class 

Medical. Rotor craft-Helicopter

Commercial Director / Pilot TBC

7 Responsibilities and duties of SUA Pilot

The SUA pilot is responsible for all aspects of flight operations and safety.

7.1 Pre-flight

The SUA pilot shall ensure that:

 

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Also known as Small Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft (SUSA), Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) or Remotely Piloted 

Aircraft Systems (RPAS). The term ‘SUA’ shall be used in this Operations Manual.
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a) The flight can be safely made after consideration of the operating location, route, 

weather en route and alternative courses of action should the situation change during

the planned flight;

b) The SUA and equipment is in a fit condition for use and that the maintenance certificate 

is in force and will remain in force for the full period of the flight;

c) The payload is within the operating constraints of the SUA and that it is secured and 

distributed so that it may safely be carried on the intended flight; and

d) The pre-flight checks contained within this Operations Manual have been carried out.

The SUA pilot shall be satisfied that the flight may be safely completed. The SUA pilot shall:

e) Take all reasonable steps to be satisfied that the SUA is capable of safely taking off, 

reaching and maintaining a safe flight and making a safe landing at the intended 

destination;

f) Take into account the performance of the SUA in the conditions to be expected on the 

intended flight; and

g) Take into account any obstructions at the place of departure and on the intended route.

7.2 During flight

The SUA pilot shall ensure that during the flight:

a) No article, or animal (whether or not attached to a parachute) to be dropped from a small 

unmanned aircraft so as to endanger persons or property;

b) Direct, unaided visual contact is maintained with the aircraft sufficient to monitor its flight 

path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vehicles, vessels and structures for the 

purpose of avoiding collisions;

c) For SUA with a mass of more than 7kg excluding its fuel but including any articles or 

equipment installed in or attached to the aircraft at the commencement of its flight, must 

not fly the aircraft: 1) in Class A, C, D or E airspace unless the permission of the 

appropriate air traffic control unit has been obtained; 2) within an aerodrome traffic zone 

during the notified hours of watch of the air traffic control unit (if any) at that aerodrome 

unless the permission of any such air traffic control unit has been obtained; or (c) at a 

height of more than 400 feet (120m) above the surface unless it is flying in airspace 

described in sub-paragraph 1) or 2) and in accordance with the requirements for that 

airspace;

d) The SUA is not used for purposes of aerial work except in accordance with a permission 

granted by the FAA;

e) The SUA is not flown over or within 150m of any congested area;

f) The SUA is not flown over or within 150m of an organized open-air assembly of more 

than 1,000 persons;

g) The SUA is not flown within 50m of any vessel, vehicle or structure which is not under 

the control of the SUA pilot; 

h) Subject to paragraphs (i) and Note 1, the SUA shall not flown within 50m of any person; 
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i) Subject to Note 1, during take-off or landing, the SUA shall not be flown within 30m of 

any person;

NOTE: Paragraphs (h) and (i) do not apply to the SUA pilot or a person under the control of the 

SUA pilot.

j) The appropriate emergency action(s) are taken in the event of: 1) loss of control data 

link (transmitter); 2) GPS signal loss; 3) critical system failure; 4) motor failure; and 5) 

malicious interference.

8 Responsibilities and duties of SUA support personnel

8.1 Payload operator

In the immediate future the payload should normally consist of either; 1) stills camera; 2) HD 

video camera; or 3) thermal image camera. 

8.1.1 Pre-flight

The payload operator shall ensure that:

a) The payload equipment is in a fit condition for use;

b) The payload is secured and distributed so that it may safely be carried on the intended 

flight. The SUA pilot shall also check this; and

c) The payload is operating correctly.

8.1.2 During flight

The payload operator shall:

a) Provide the SUA pilot with direction to ensure that the appropriate task imagery is 

obtained in the most efficient manner. The SUA pilot shall ensure such direction are 

within the parameters of flight safety and permissions; 

b) Operate the payload; and

c) Assist the SUA pilot by observing for any aircraft, persons, vehicles, vessels and 

structures that may present a risk to flight safety or have the potential for a contravention 

of flight permissions.

9 Brief technical details of SUA and roles

The Company currently operates the SUA listed in the matrix below.

SUA Type Roles Remarks

DJI Phantom 2  Short and Medium Range Aerial 

Imagery (Stills, HD Video and Thermal 

Imagery) and Surveillance.

Technical description at Appendix B.
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10 Area of operation

It is envisaged that during 2015 the SUA will be primarily operated within Las Vegas, Nevada 

and surrounding areas. The likely operating areas will be:

a) In closed set Las Vegas Outlaws (AFL) Football practices;

b) In promotional events for the Las Vegas Outlaws (AFL);

c) Real Estate Aerial Photography 

11 Operational limitations and conditions

11.1 Operational flight limitations

The following operational flight limitations shall apply:

a) The Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) shall not exceed 7kg for any aerial imagery or 

surveillance work;

b) Maximum Visual Line of Sight (VSOL) distance of 500m;

c) Maximum AGL of 120m;

d) Flights shall not take place within Danger Areas (DA), Temporary Danger Areas (TDA), 

Restricted Areas (Temporary) (RA(T) or Aerodrome Traffic Zones (ATZ) without the 

appropriate permissions;

e) No closer than 150m to congested areas unless special permissions have been granted;

f) No closer than 150m to an organized open-air assembly of more than 1,000 persons;

g) No closer than 50m to any vessel, vehicle or structure not under the control of the SUA 

pilot; and

h) No closer than 30m to any person during take-off and landing. 

11.2 Applications for exemptions or permissions

The Company shall apply for an exemption or permission, as appropriate, for any flight 

operations in accordance with FAA Exemption 333. Applications shall be made to the FAA and 

should then be submitted for approval to:

UAS Integration Office AFS80

490 L Enfant Plaza, Suite 3200

Washington, DC 20024

United States

12 Supervision of SUA operations

The Operations Director shall be responsible for the supervision of flight operations by other 

SUA pilots employed by, or contracted by the Company. Such supervision shall consist of a 

combination of:
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a) Attendance on task to monitor SUA flight operations;

b) Inspections of UA pilot flight logs;

c) Inspections of completed Flight Reference Card documentation;

d) Recommending appropriate continual flight training.

The Operations Director shall be independently assessed annually. (See Part C, Clause 1.4).

13 Accident prevention and Flight Safety program

13.1 Definition – SUA accident

An accident for a SUA shall be defined as:4

‘An occurrence associated with the operation of the SUA which in the case of an 

unmanned aircraft, takes place between the time the SUA is ready to move with the 

purpose of flight until such time it comes to rest at the end of the flight and the primary 

propulsion system is shut down, in which:

a) A person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of direct contact with any part of 

the SUA, including parts which have become detached from the SUA; or,

b) The SUA sustains damage or structural failure which adversely affects the 

structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and would 

normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component, except for 

engine failure or damage, when the damage is limited to a single engine (including its 

cowlings or accessories), to propellers, antennas, panels, or minor damages to main 

rotor blades, tail rotor blades, landing gear, and those resulting from hail or bird strike 

(including holes in the radome); or

c) The SUA is missing or is completely inaccessible.’

13.2 Definition – SUA serious incident 

An accident for a SUA shall be defined as:5

'An incident involving circumstances indicating that there was a high probability of an 

accident and associated with the operation of a SUA which, in the case of a SUA, takes 

place between the time the SUA is ready to move with the purpose of flight until such 

time it comes to rest at the end of the flight and the primary propulsion system is shut 

down.'

NOTE: The difference between an accident and a serious incident lies only in the result.

13.3 Definition SUA mandatory reportable occurrence

A mandatory reportable occurrence for a SUA shall be defined as:6

 
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'Any incident which endangers or which, if not corrected, would endanger a SUA, its 

occupants or any other person.'

13.4 Reporting of accidents and serious incidents

Accidents or serious incidents shall be reported to the FAA as soon as possible after the 

accident or serious incident.

UAS Integration Office AFS80

490 L Enfant Plaza, Suite 3200

Washington, DC 20024

United States

13.5 Reporting of mandatory occurrences

Mandatory occurrences shall be reported to the FAA as soon as possible after the reportable 

occurrence.

UAS Integration Office AFS80

490 L Enfant Plaza, Suite 3200

Washington, DC 20024

United States

13.6 Reporting of other occurrences

All other occurrences shall be reported:

a) Loss of control or data link – where that loss resulted in an event that was potentially 

prejudicial to the safety of other airspace users or third parties;

b) Navigation failures;

c) Pilot station configuration changes/errors: 1) between Pilot Stations; 2) on transfer 

to/from launch control / mission control stations; 3) display failures; and 4) Crew 

Resource Management (CRM) failures/confusion;

d) Structural damage/heavy landings;

e) Flight programming errors (e.g. incorrect speed programmed);

f) Bird strike;

g) Any incident that injures a third party.

14 Flight team composition

The composition of the flight team shall be dependent on the SUA type: 

SUA Type Flight Team Remarks

DJI Phantom 2  SUA Pilot

 Payload Operator
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15 Operation of multiple types of SUA

SUA pilots shall only operate those SUA for which they are type approved. 

16 Qualification requirements

All SUA pilots within the Company shall be qualified as either:

a) FAA Ground School Certification or

b) FAA Recreational, Sport, or Private Pilot License

These qualifications are SUA type dependent so SUA pilots shall undertake additional external 

flying assessments for qualification in new SUA types.

17 Crew health

All Company SUA pilots shall be ‘fit to operate’ SUA and shall be visually ‘color safe’ for 

red/green.

SUA pilots shall not operate SUA whilst under the influence of; 1) alcohol; 2) drugs; or 3) 

medication likely to induce drowsiness. 

18 Logs and records

18.1 SUA pilot flying log

All Company SUA pilots shall maintain a flying log in Excel using the format below: 

Date Time Location Task Weather

SUA Type 

(Flying Hours) # Take 

Offs #Landings Remarks

Phantom 

2

TOTALS

18.2 SUA flight log

All Company SUA pilots shall ensure that the flight log is completed for the SUA that they have 

been using on task. Again the equipment logs are in Excel format for ease of use and record 

keeping: 

Phantom 2

DATE TIME LOCATION TASK WEATHER

FLIGHT TIME (HOURS) # TAKE OFFS # LANDINGS

REMARKS

TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE
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Phantom 2

DATE TIME LOCATION TASK WEATHER

FLIGHT TIME (HOURS) # TAKE OFFS # LANDINGS

REMARKS

TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE

TOTALS

18.3 SUA engine log

All Company SUA pilots shall ensure that the engine log is completed for the SUA engines that 

they have been using on task:

ENGINE 

DATE TIME SUA TYPE SUA 

#

WEATHER

FLIGHT TIME (HOURS) # TAKE OFFS # LANDINGS

REMARKS

TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE

TOTALS

18.4 SUA propeller log

All Company SUA pilots shall ensure that the propeller log is completed for the SUA engines 

that they have been using on task: 

PROPELLER

DATE TIME SUA TYPE SUA 

#

WEATHER

FLIGHT TIME (HOURS) # TAKE OFFS # LANDINGS

REMARKS

TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE

TOTALS

18.5 SUA battery log

All Company SUA pilots shall ensure that the propeller log is completed for the SUA engines 

that they have been using on task: 

BATTERY 

DATE TIME SUA TYPE SUA 

#

WEATHER

FLIGHT TIME (HOURS) # TAKE OFFS # LANDINGS

REMARKS

TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE TASK CUMULATIVE

TOTALS
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PART B

1 Flight planning and preparation

1.1 Determination of intended tasks and feasibility

The Operations Director shall determine the feasibility of proposed tasks. This shall be based 

on:

a) The capability of the SUA to successfully undertake the proposed task;

b) That the proposed task does not require the SUA to operate outside the operational 

flight limitations at Part A, Clause 11.1; and

c) Should the task require the SUA to operate outside the above operational flight 

operations, but the Operations Director believe it can still be safely achieved, then an 

exemption permission shall be submitted to the CAA as at Part A, Clause 11.2.

1.2 Operating site location and assessment

The Operations Director or SUA pilot shall always complete UAVC Form 1 (Appendix C) during 

flight planning and update immediately prior to flight operations.

UAVC Form 1 – Operating Site Assessment

Issue Check Pilot remarks

Type of Airspace and Specific Provisions Controlled / 

Uncontrolled

Other aircraft operations or operating sites Within 2.5km 

Yes / No

Hazards from industrial sites Yes / No

Local byelaws Yes / No

Obstructions (Wires, Masts, Buildings etc) Yes / No

Extraordinary restrictions (MOD / Nuclear / Prisons etc) Yes / No

Habitation and recreational activities Yes / No

Public access Yes / No

Permission from landowner Yes / No

Likely operating sites and alternatives List

Weather conditions List

Data Sources

 Federal Aviation Administration www.faa.gov

 Google Earth

 The Weather Channel www.weather.com

1.3 Risk management 7

Risk assessments shall be personally conducted by the Operations Director for any activity that 

falls outside the stringent requirements of the Operations Manual (i.e. there is a variance on a 

required operating procedure). Remedial action is to be taken to ensure that the residual risk is 

 

7 Developed from ISO Guide 51 – Safety.
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as low as reasonably practicable (the tolerable risk), and a written record of the risk assessment 

process is to be maintained on UAVC Form 2 (see Appendix D).

SUA pilots shall conduct a risk assessment prior to flight operations. This too shall be recorded 

on UAVC Form 2 (See Appendix D).

The following matrix identifies the relationship between the different components of risk 

management that shall be used by The Company:

Risk Management

Risk Assessment

Risk Analysis

Hazard Identification and Analysis

Risk Estimation

Risk and ALARP8 Evaluation

Risk Reduction

Risk Acceptance

Risk Communication

Tolerable risk shall be determined by the search for absolute safety contrasted against factors 

such as:

a) The inherent safety hazards of operating UAV;

b) Available resources;

c) The conventions of the society where flight operations are taking place; and

d) Cost effectiveness.

It follows that there is therefore a need to continually review the tolerable risk that underpins the 

concept behind UAV flight operations in a particular environment.

Tolerable risk shall be achieved by the iterative process of risk assessment (risk analysis and 

risk evaluation) and risk reduction using the following procedure:

a) Identify the likely affected individuals or property where a risk has been identified;

b) Identify the intended use and assess the reasonably foreseeable misuse of the activity, 

procedure or equipment;

c) Identify each hazard (including any hazardous situation and harmful event) arising in all 

stages of the process;

d) Estimate and evaluate the risk to each identified user or group;

e) Judge if that risk is tolerable (e.g. by comparison with other risks to the user and with 

what is acceptable to society);

f) If the risk is not tolerable then reduce the risk until it becomes tolerable.

 

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When conducting the risk reduction process, the order of priority should be as follows;

a) Inherently safe design of equipment and processes;

b) Use of ‘Fail to Safe’ equipment and systems, where appropriate;

c) Appropriate and effective training of staff; and

d) Information for the affected community.

1.4 Communications

The following matrix contains useful contact numbers for local aircraft operations and flying 

areas:

Contact Numbers

Organization IATA 

Code

ICAO 

Code Tel E Mail Remarks

North Las Vegas 

Airport

(702) 

261-3801 www.vgt.aero

2730 Airport Drive

North Las Vegas, NV

McCarran International 

Airport

(702) 

261-5211 www.mccarran.com

5757 Wayne Newton 

Boulevard

Las Vegas, NV

Henderson Executive 

Airport

(702) 

261-4800 www.hnd.aero

3500 Executive 

Terminal Drive #100

Henderson, NV

FAA Department of 

Transportation

(702) 

648-3908 Las Vegas, NV. 89106

1.5 Pre-notification

The local police shall be informed should there be a possibility that flight activities may attract 

public concern or reaction.
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1.6 Site permission

Prior to flight operations the verbal or written permission of the landowner shall always be 

obtained. This shall be recorded in the SUA Flight Log under ‘remarks’.

1.7 Weather

1.7.1 Flight limitations

SUA shall only operate in clear weather, as after all the purpose of our SUA is to obtain high 

quality aerial imagery. 

SUA shall not be flown, in any circumstances, in the following meteorological conditions:

a) Visibility of less than 5,000m; and/or

b) Wind speed of greater than 8m/s (15.5 knots).

1.7.2 Local forecasts

Flight operations in the local area of Las Vegas, NV. require more localized weather forecast 

due to the particular microclimate in the area. The following matrix provides options for 

obtaining local forecasts: 

Local Weather Forecasts

Organization Website Remarks

TWC Local Weather www.weather.com Enter Post Code of 

Flight Location

Met Office http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/world/9qqj72f0m Enter Post Code of 

Flight Location

AccuWeather www.accuweather.com For local conditions 

and latest satellite

1.8 Preparation and serviceability of equipment and SUA

1.8.1 Pre-use checks

See Part B, Clauses 2.10 h) to s).

1.8.2 Maintenance

1.8.3 Battery charging

Due to the known fire risk from LiPo batteries during charging, all batteries shall only be 

charged in the fire resistant LiPo battery charge bags. 
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2 On-site procedures and flight checks

2.1 Site survey

Visual check of operating area and identification of hazards. 

2.2 Selection of operating area and alternate

Size, shape, surrounds, surface, slope, landing zone for an automatic home return should be 

identified and kept clear.

2.3 Crew briefing

The SUA Pilot or Camera Operator shall ensure that all individuals involved in the flight task 

(including clients on-site) are formally briefed in accordance with the Safety Brief at Appendix E.

2.4 Cordon procedures

Adherence of separation criteria. 

2.5 Communications

See list of useful numbers at Part B, Clause 1.4

2.6 Weather checks

See Part B, Clause 1.7.1.

2.7 Battery changes

Fully charged batteries shall be fitted prior to each flight, even if the previous flight was only of a 

few minutes duration.

2.8 Payload security

The SUA pilot shall ensure that the payload, (cameras, imagers, rescue chute etc) are firmly

secured to the SUA and, (with the obvious exception of the rescue chute), will not interfere with 

the SUA flight systems or characteristics during their use.

2.9 Preparation and correct assembly of SUA

The SUA shall be assembled strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.10 Pre-flight checks

The SUA pilot shall conduct the following pre-flight checks for the Phantom 2:

a) Check the Flight Reference Card (FRC)9equipment list; Confirm that DJI Phantom 2 

Flight and RC Firmware is up to date.

 

9

Flight Reference Cards are at Appendix F.
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b) Check that the necessary landowner, and if appropriate FAA, permissions for flight are 

still in place;

c) Check two way communications with any relevant agencies;

d) Check that any necessary cordons are in place and firm;

e) Check the wind speed and temperature;

f) Place the SUA in the designated launch location with the front facing away from the SUA 

operating position;

g) Check for any potential interference in the 2.4GHz band using the spectrum analyser, 

(switch on at least 10 minutes prior to take off);

h) Check the batteries of the downlink screens;

i) Check the batteries for the flight controllers (SUA and Gimbal), (ensure the left hand 

switch is DOWN before switching on);

j) Remove the foam propeller supports, unfold the propellers and check that the propellers 

and motors are installed correctly and firmly;

k) Check the propeller fasteners and that the marks are correctly aligned;

l) Check that the rotational direction of each propeller is correct;

m) Check the SUA for damage, (visually inspect frame, arms and motor mounts, check all 

fasteners are in correct position);

n) Check for any cable damage;

o) Check the GPS antenna is upright and secure;

p) Check that the uplink antennae is secure and in the correct positions;

q) Check that the downlink antennae are secure and in the correct positions;

r) Check that the flight battery is fully charged; and

s) Check the landing gear is secure.

3 Flight procedures

3.1 Start

The SUA pilot shall strictly follow this order of actions for the Phantom 2:

a) Turn off the spectrum analyser;

b) Remove the lens cap from the camera(s), ensure the lens are clean and check that the 

camera(s) settings are correct;

c) Check Micro SD Card is in camera(s);

d) Switch ON the camera(s);

e) Switch on the Gimbal by connecting the battery and check it has stabilized correctly;

f) Check that Left Hand Switch on the flight controller transmitter is DOWN;

g) Check that the flight control toggle is in GPS mode;
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h) Switch on the flight controller transmitter;

i) Check the switches are in the correct position for the payload controller transmitter;

j) Calibrate Phantom 2 ;

k) Connect the battery to the SUA;

l) Check the correct signals are heard and that the LED lights appear in the correct order;

m) Check that the Gimbal is operating correctly and is controlled by the payload control 

transmitter;

n) Check that the correct image is seen on the downlink monitor;

o) Check that the telemetry is clearly visible on the flight control monitor and that it shows 

what is expected;

p) Monitor the SUA, and check on the flight control monitor, that the SUA is receiving data 

from the correct number of satellites, (the main LED will be purple);

3.2 Take-off

a) Check for Foreign Object Debris (FOD);

b) Re-check for any potential flight obstructions; 

c) Check VLOS to the operating area;

d) Check the wind is still within safe limits;

e) Check the cordon is still secure, that the public are at least 50m away (unless under 

control of the SUA pilot when 30m shall apply);

f) Check the flight crew are at least 7m away from the SUA;

g) Make any final checks necessary with ATC (if required for the task);

h) The SUA pilot signs off the Fit to Fly record part of the FRC;

i) Lift the SUA off the ground;

j) Check the SUA is responding correctly to control inputs in all directions;

k) Confirm the camera operator is ready; then

l) Commence the flight mission.

3.3 In flight

The SUA pilot shall:

a) Avoid flying too close to areas of magnetic interference that may affect the SUA control

systems (i.e. pylons, radar, transmitter towers etc);

3.4 Landing

The SUA pilot shall strictly follow this order of actions:

a) Fly the SUA back to the launch area;

b) Descend to less than 5m AGL;
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c) Land;

d) Reduce power to minimum setting;

3.5 Shutdown

The SUA pilot shall strictly follow this order of actions:

a) Switch off the SUA by disconnecting the battery;

b) Switch off the flight control and payload transmitters; then

c) Switch off the payload systems by disconnecting the battery(s).

4 Emergency procedures

4.1 SUA and Control System

4.1.1 Loss of control data link (transmitter)

The SUA will hold its position whilst an attempt is made to gain manual control.

The SUA will ‘auto-recover’ to the launch position. 

4.1.2 GPS signal loss

4.1.3 Critical system failure

The pilot will immediately attempt to recover the SUA to the launch potion by:

4.1.4 Motor failure

The pilot will immediately attempt to recover the SUA to the launch position by:

4.1.5 Malicious interference

The pilot will immediately attempt to recover the SUA to the launch position by:

The payload operator will immediately initiate a scan with the spectrum analyser to try and 

identify the source of the interference.
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4.2 Fire prevention

4.2.1 Batteries

Due to the known fire risk from LiPo batteries during charging, all batteries shall only be 

charged in the fire resistant LiPo battery charge bags. 

4.3 Accidents

4.3.1 Crashes

Also see accident/incident reporting requirements at Part A, Clause 13.

4.3.2 Collisions with structures or vehicles

Also see accident/incident reporting requirements at Part A, Clause 13.
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PART C

1 Training

1.1 SUA pilot qualifications 

All SUA pilots within the Company shall be qualified as either:

a) Remote Pilot Qualification – Small (RPQ-s); or

b) Basic National Unmanned Aerial Systems Certificate – Small (BNUC-S).

These qualifications are SUA type dependent so SUA pilots shall undertake additional external 

flying assessments for qualification in new SUA types.

1.2 SUA type conversion

All SUA pilots within the Company shall be required to obtain either a RPQ-s or BNUC-S 

qualification specific to the SUA before being permitted to fly the SUA on operational tasks. 

1.3 SUA pilot continuation training

1.4 SUA pilot external flying assessments
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PART D

1 List of Appendices

The following matrix summarises the appendices that form part of this Operations Manual. 

List of Appendices

Appendix Content Remarks

A List of SUA and Equipment Documentation

B Technical Description of DJI Phantom 2

C UAVC Form 1 – Operating Site Assessment

D UAVC Form 2 - Special Risk Assessment

E Flight Safety Brief

F Flight Record Cards

G FAA Permission for Aerial Work (PFAW)

To be included later after application

consideration by FAA.
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Appendix A: Equipment Documentation List

Serial Equipment Author Title Date Edition

SUA

1 Phantom 2 DJI Phantom 2 Installer January 

20 15

V 3.6

2 RC Transmitter DJI RC System Installer January 

20 15

V 1.2

Payload Gimbal

3 Zenmuse H3-3D DJI Zenmuse Technology January 

20 14

V1.0

Flight Control and Communication Systems

4 2.4 GHz Remote 

Control

DJI Phantom RC Assistant 

Software

2015 V 1.2

5

6 AVL 58 5.8 G 

Videolink 

Transmitter

DJI User Guide 2015 V.1

7 Flysight Black Pearl 

5.8 GHz Monitor

Black Pearl User Manual 01 Jan 15 V.1

8 Intelligent Battery DJI 3S LiPo 5200 mAh 11.1V

9

10

11

12

13

Payloads

14 GoPro Hero 4 GoPro MicroSD Jan 1 15

15

15
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Appendix B: Technical Description DJI Phantom 2

B.1 Description

The Phantom 2 features the same compact, highly integrated design, but comes with FPV flying and 

aerial cinematography support right out of the box. It is unbelievably easy to fly. Combined with smooth, 

stabilized footage from the H3-3D gimbal, aerial cinematography and videography has never been easier. 

It’s light, rugged and perfect for travel. The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire 

aircraft’s functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and 

down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, 

compass, receiver. The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric 

altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which 

assists the GPS (Global Position System) to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order 

to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is used to communicate with the remote controller and 

the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modules 

together.

B.2 Flight parameters

Serial Item Data Remarks

Dimensions

1 Take Off Weight 1.3 kg MAX

2 Total Weight 1000 g

3 Power Battery LiPo (3S, 

5200mAh)

11.1 V

4 Charging Environment Range 0-40 degrees C

5 Power Consumption 5.6W

6 Flight Time 25 min

7 Working Environment Temperature -10 to 400C

8 Hover Accuracy Vertical +_ 0.8m

Horizontal +_ 

2.5m

9 Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200 

degrees/second

10 Max Tilt Angle 35 degrees

11 Max Ascent/Descent Speed 6 m/s

12 Max Flight Speed 15 m/s

B.3 Technical summary

Serial Item Data Remarks

Dimensions

1 Diagonal Length 350mm
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Serial Item Data Remarks

3

4

5

6

Specifications

7 Working Voltage 3S (LiPo)

8 Working Current Max 1A @ 6S

9 Working Temperature -20 to 700C

10 Weight (Unladen) >1300 g

11 Output Voltage 6V

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

B.4 Operating indicators
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Appendix C: UAVC Form 1 – Operating Site Assessment

Operating Site Assessment

Date: Time: Location:

Task: Serial Number: Weather:

SUA Pilot: Signature:

UAVC Form 1 – Operating Site Assessment

Issue Check Pilot remarks

Type of Airspace and Specific Provisions Controlled / 

Uncontrolled

Other aircraft operations or operating sites Within 2.5km 

Yes / No

Hazards from industrial sites Yes / No

Local byelaws Yes / No

Obstructions (Wires, Masts, Buildings etc) Yes / No

Extraordinary restrictions (MOD / Nuclear / Prisons etc) Yes / No

Habitation and recreational activities Yes / No

Public access Yes / No

Permission from landowner Yes / No

Likely operating sites and alternatives List

Weather conditions List

Data Sources
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Appendix D: UAVC Form 2 - Risk Assessment

UAVC Form 2 - Standard Risk Assessment

Date: Time: Location:

Task: Serial Number: Weather:

SUA Pilot: Signature:

D.1 List Identified Hazards

Serial Generic Hazard Details Remarks

1

2

3

4

5

D.2 Estimate event probability

Transfer the hazards identified and then estimate the probability of the event occurring, during 

the flight, in the Level column:

Serial Generic Hazard Level Level Qualitative Definition

1 Likely Will occur frequently

2 Occasional Will occur several times

3 Seldom Unlikely, but can reasonably be expected to 

occur

4 Unlikely Unlikely, but possible

5 Very Unlikely So unlikely, assume impossible

D.3 Estimate consequences of the event

Transfer the hazards identified and then estimate the consequences should the event occur, 

during the flight, in the Category column:

Serial Generic Category Category Qualitative Definition

1 Catastrophic  Unacceptable severe consequences.

 Multiple fatalities.

 Significant damage to structures.

2 Major  Unacceptable consequences.

 Some fatalities.

 Major injuries.

3 Minor  Consequences acceptable.

 Minor injuries.

4 Negligible  Insignificant effects.
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Serial Generic Category Category Qualitative Definition

5

D.4 Risk index estimation

Finally determine the risk index for each hazard identified from the following matrix and record 

in D.5 Risk Summary:

Consequence >

Probability v

Catastrophic Major Minor Negligible

Likely High High Medium Low

Occasional High Medium Medium Low

Seldom Medium Medium Low Low

Unlikely Medium Low Low Low

Very Unlikely Low Low Low Low

D.5 Risk analysis

Transfer the data from the previous Tables and enter the event risk determined from D.4 above. 

Should the event risk be anything other than LOW then the flight shall not take place without 

referring to the Operations Director.

Serial Generic Detailed Event 

Probability

Event 

Consequence Event Risk

1

2

3

4

5
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Appendix E: Flight safety brief
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Appendix F: Flight Reference Cards

F.1 DJI Phantom 2

Flight Reference Card

Equipment List – DJI Phantom 2

Serial Item Check

Battery (LiPo) x 2

Battery Tester x 2

Cellular Phones x 2 (Battery Charged)

Cordon Cones (Landing Area) x 4

Cordon Tape (Landing Area) x 120m

High Visibility Jackets x 2

Propellers x 4

Spectrum Analyser

SD Cards x 2

Date: SUA Pilot: Signature:
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Flight Reference Card

Task Summary

Date: Time: Location:

Task: Serial Number: Weather:

SUA Pilot: Signature :

Flight Reference Card

Pre Flight Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check

B, 2.10 a) Equipment Check the Flight Reference Card (FRC)10 equipment list.

B, 2.10 b) Permissions Check that the necessary landowner, and if appropriate 

FAA, permissions for flight are still in place.

B, 2.10 c) Communications Check two-way communications with any relevant 

agencies.

B, 2.10 d) Safety Check that any necessary cordons are in place and firm.

B, 2.10 e) Meteorological Check the wind speed and temperature.

B, 2.10 f) Safety

Place the SUA in the designated launch location with 

the front facing away from the SUA operating 

position

B, 2.10 g) Communications

Check for any potential interference in the 2.4GHz band 

using the spectrum analyser, (switch on at least 10 

minutes prior to take off).

B, 2.10 h) Power Check the batteries of the downlink screens.

B, 2.10 i) Power

Check the batteries for the flight controllers (SUA and 

Gimbal), (ensure the left hand switch is DOWN before 

switching on).

B, 2.10 j) Payload Secure Check that the payload is secure

B, 2.10 k) Propellers

Remove the foam propeller supports, unfold the propellers 

and check that the propellers and motors are installed 

correctly and firmly.

B, 2.10 l) Propellers Check the propeller fasteners and that the marks are 

correctly aligned.

B, 2.10 m) Propellers Check that the rotational direction of each propeller is 

correct.

B, 2.10 n) SUA Damage

Check the SUA for damage, (frame, arms and motor 

mounts).

B, 2.10 o) SUA Damage Check for any cable damage.

B, 2.10 p) Communications Check the GPS antenna is upright and secure.

B, 2.10 q) Communications Check that the uplink antennae is secure and in the 

correct positions.

 

10 Flight Reference Cards are at Appendix F.
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Flight Reference Card

Pre Flight Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check

B, 2.10 r) Communications Check that the downlink antennae are secure and in the 

correct positions.

B, 2.10 s) Power Check that the flight battery is fully charged.

B, 2.10 t) SUA Damage Check the landing gear is secure.

Flight Reference Card

Start Up Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check

B, 3.1 a) Communications Turn off the spectrum analyser.

B, 3.1 b) Camera Remove the lens cap from the cameras, ensure the lens 

are clean and check that the cameras’ settings are correct.

B, 3.1 c) Camera Check SD Card is in Camera.

B, 3.1 d) Camera Switch ON the cameras.

B, 3.1 e) Flight Controller Check that Left Hand Switch on the flight controller 

transmitter is DOWN

B, 3.1 f) Flight Controller Check that the landing gear switch is in the correct position 

(DOWN) on the flight controller transmitter.

B, 3.1 g) Flight Controller Check that the red fail-safe switch is in the correct position 

(DOWN) on the flight controller transmitter.

B, 3.1 h) Flight Controller Switch on the flight controller transmitter.

B, 3.1 i) Payload 

Controller

Check the switches are in the correct position for the 

payload controller transmitter.

B, 3.1 j) Payload 

Controller Switch on the payload controller transmitter.

B, 3.1 k) Power Connect the battery to the SUA.

B, 3.1 l) Communications Check the correct signals are heard and that the LED lights 

appear in the correct order.

B, 3.1 m) Payload Check that the Gimbal is operating correctly and is 

controlled by the payload control transmitter.

B, 3.1 n) Communications Check that the correct image is seen on the downlink 

monitor.

B, 3.1 o) Communications Check that the telemetry is clearly visible on the flight 

control monitor and that it shows what is expected.

B, 3.1 p) Communications

Monitor the SUA, and check on the flight control monitor, 

that the SUA is receiving data from the correct number of 

satellites.
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Flight Reference Card

Take Off Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check

B, 3.2 a) Flight Safety Check for Foreign Object Debris (FOD).

B, 3.2 b) Flight Safety Re-check for any potential flight obstructions.

B, 3.2 c) Flight Safety Check VLOS to the operating area.

B, 3.2 d) Flight Safety Check the wind is still within safe limits.

B, 3.2 e) Safety

Check the cordon is still secure, that the public are at least 

50m away (unless under control of the SUA pilot when 30m 

shall apply).

B, 3.2 f) Safety Check the flight crew are at least 7m away from the SUA.

B, 3.2 g) Flight Safety Make any final checks necessary with ATC (if required for 

the task).

B, 3.2 h) Administrative The SUA pilot signs off the Fit to Fly record part of the FRC.

B, 3.2 i) Flight Operations Lift the SUA off the ground.

B, 3.2 j) Landing Gear Retract the landing gear.

B, 3.2k) Communications Check the SUA is responding correctly to control inputs in 

all directions.

B, 3.2l) Flight Operations Confirm the camera operator is ready.

B, 3.2 m) Flight Operations Commence the flight mission.

I certify that the SUA is ‘Fit to Fly’ and is appropriately equipped for the task specified.

SUA Pilot: Signature:

Flight Reference Card

In Flight Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check

B, 3.3 a) Flight Safety

Avoid flying too close to areas of magnetic interference that 

may affect the SUA control systems (i.e. pylons, radar, 

transmitter towers etc).

B, 3.3 b)

B, 3.3 c)

B, 3.3 d)

B, 3.3 e)

B, 3.3 f)

B, 3.3 g)
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Flight Reference Card

In Flight Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check

B, 3.3 h)

B, 3.3 i)

Flight Reference Card

Landing Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check
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Flight Reference Card

Shut Down Checks – DJI Phantom 2

Operations 

Manual 

Reference 

Generic Item Check
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Appendix G: FAA Permission for Aerial Work

To be inserted here.
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Amendment record

Management of Operations Manual amendments

The Operations Manual shall be subject to a formal annual review, however this does not 

preclude amendments being made within the year for reasons of organizational change, 

operational safety and efficiency or for editorial purposes.

As amendments are made to this Operations Manual they will be given a number, and the date 

and general details of the amendment shown in the table below. The amendment will also be 

shown on the cover page of the Operations manual by the inclusion under the edition date of 

the phrase ‘incorporating amendment number(s) 1 etc.’ 

As the annual formal reviews are completed new editions may be issued. Amendments up to 

the date of the new edition will be incorporated into the new edition and the amendment record 

table cleared. Recording of amendments will then start again until a further review is carried 

out. 

Number Date Amendment Details 

0 01 Jan 15 Release of Operations Manual Version 1.0