# RCAV

Operations Manual

FAA 333 Exempt UAV Operations

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Table of Contents

I. Summary

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II. Petitioner’s Contact Information..................................................................

.... .5

III. RCAV LLC’s Operations

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A. The sUAS

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B. Flight Conditions

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

C. Flight Operations......................................................................................... 7

IV. Privacy ..................................................................................................................... ............... 9

V. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety.............................................................. 10

VI. Public Interest and Safety.............................................

................................. 11

VII. Regulations fr om Which Exemption is Requested................................................ 12

A. 14 C.F.R. 21 (h): Airworthiness Certificates......................................................... 12

C. 14 C.F.R. 43.7: Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers,

a ppliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance,

rebuilding, or alteration. .................................................................................................. ............ 13

D. 14 C.F.R. 43.11: Content, form, and disposition of records for inspections conducted under

parts 91 and 125 and §§135.411(a ) ( 1) and 135.419 of this chapter. ...........................................

14

E. 14 C.F.R. 45.11: Marking of products. ...........................

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

F. 14 C.F.R. 45.27: Location of marks; non

- fixed

- wing aircraft

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

G. 14 C.F.R. 45.29: Size of marks ..............................................

...................... ............................ 15

H. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a): Civil a ircraft airworthiness. ........

............................................. ................ . 15

I. 14 C.F.R. 1.9(b ) ( 2): Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and pla card r equirements. .......... 15

J. 14 C.F.R. 91.9(c): Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements...............

. 16

K. 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b ) ( 2): Preflight action......................................................

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

L. 14 C.F.R. 91.105: Flight crewmembers at stations. .....................................

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

M. 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b): Right

- of

- way rules: Except water operations. ............

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

N. 14 C.F.R. 91.119(b) and (c): Minimum safe altitudes: General. ..................

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

O. 14 C.F.R. 91.121: Altimeter Settings ...........................................................

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

P. 14 C.F.R. 91.151: Fuel requiremen ts for flight in VFR conditions. ............

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

Q. 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b): Civil aircraft: Certifications required. ............

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

R. 14 C.F.R. 91.215: ATC Transponder and Altitude Reporting Equip me nt and Use ................ 21

S. 14 C.F.R. 91.403: General ............................................................................

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T. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a ) and (d): Maintenance Required

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U. 14 C.F.R. 91.407: Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or

alteration ......................................................................................................

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V. 14 C.F.R. 91.409: Inspections ......................................................................

........................... 22

W. 14 C.F.R. 91.417: Maintenance records .......................................................

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I. Summary

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the

Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 C .F.R 21(h); 14 C.F.R. 43.7; 14 C.F.R. 43.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.11; 14 C.F.R.

45.27; 14 C.F.R. 45.29; 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b) (2); 14 C.F.R.

91.9(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b) (2); 14 C.F.R. 91.105; 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b); 14

C.F.R. 91.119(b) (c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 151; 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and

(b); 14 C.F.R. 215; 14 C.F.R. 91.403; 14 C.F.R. 91.405; 14 C.F.R. 91.407; 14

C.F.R. 409; and 14 C.F.R. 91.417 for commercial operation a small unmanned

aircraft system (sUAS) (55lbs or less).

Approval of exem ptions for RCAV LLC will allow commercial operations

of sUASs for the purpose of Photography, Videography and Mapping flying in legal airspace.

RCAV is managed by a licensed Airline Transport Pilot with a Flight Engineer Certificate and

40 years of Aerospa ce experience including contributions to NextGen and Eurocontrol. RCAV

flight operations are conducted with a complete understand of our National Airspace and in

accordance will Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 / Part 11 of the

F ederal Aviation Regulations exemption to conduct commercial UAS operations, and all State

and Local Authorities.

The requested exemption should be granted because operations of UASs is conducted in strict

conditions and is managed by practical airspace ex perience with extensive aviation knowledge.

This will provide an equivalent level of safety, as Congress intended, for commercial UAV

operations.

Lightweight aircraft; DJI Inspire 1, Phantom 1, QR X350 Pro Quadcopter's and the Anaconda,

Skywalker X

- 8, S ig T

- Clip 70, ASW

- 28 and Solius fixed wing, covered by the exemption are

far safer than conventional operations conducted with helicopters and fixed

- wing aircraft

weighing several thousand pounds containing pilot and crew operating in close proximity to th e

ground and people below. The seven factors Congress directed the FAA to consider when

approving Section 333 exemption petitions

- size, weight, speed, operational capability,

proximity to airports, proximity to populated areas, and operation within visua l line of sight

– each support the request. In particular, the sUASs are small, and will operate at slow speeds,

close to the ground, far from airports and in a low risk environment. The substantial Aeronautical

Knowledge and Experience of the owner / oper ator PIC weighs heavily in favor of granting the

exemption.

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information

RCAV, LLC

328 White River Dr.

Pacific, WA 98047

- 1466

Tel: (253) 335

- 6677

Email: theedge26@comcast.netPage 5 of 21

0 PREFACES

0.1 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

The instru ctions, procedures and information contained in this manual have been devised to

ensure safety and standardization in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), specifically Section 333 of the FAA

Modern ization and Reform Act of 2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

exemption to conduct commercial UAS operations.

All personnel are obligated to comply with all Federal

, State and Local regulations ; such as

directives, aeronautical informatio n and notices.

Nothing in this manual takes precedence over Federal

, State and Local regulations or permits

unsafe operation.

In the event of operational experience errors found in the manual or deficiencies in the manner in

which operations are conducted , recommendations for amendment action shall be submitted to

the Chief Controller.

0.2 COMPLIANCE

Regulations Title Compliance*

- Manual

Reference

14 C.F.R 21(h) Airworthiness Certificates Part D Section 1

14C.F.R. 43.7 Return to Service aft er

Maintenance Part D Section 1

14 C.F.R. 43.11 Content, Form, Disposition

Records Inspection Part D Section 1

14 C.F.R. 45.11 Marking of Products Part D Section 1

14 C.F.R. 45.27 Location of Marks; Non

- fixed

Wing Aircraft ) Part D

14 C.F.R. 45 .29 Size of Marks Part D

14C.F.R. 91.7(a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Part A Section 4, Part D

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b) (2) (C) Civil Aircraft Flight manuals,

placards Part D

14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2) Pre

- flight Part A Section 3Page 6 of 21

14C.F.R. 91.105 Flight Crews at Stations Part D Section 1

14 C.F.R. 91.113(b) Right of Way Rules N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R. 91.119(b) and (c) Minimum Safe Altitudes

Congested & Un

- Congested N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R. 91.121 Altimeter Settings N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R.151(a) Fuel Requirements VFR N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b) Civil Aircraft Certifications N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspa ce

14 C.F.R. 91.215 Transponder, Altitude

Reporting N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R. 91.403 General N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R. 91.405 Maintenance Required N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14C.F.R. 91.407 14C.F.R. 91.407; (Operation

after Maintenance, Preventive ) N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R. 409 (a) Inspections N/A Only applicable to

Controlled Airspace

14 C.F.R. 91.417 Maintenance Records N/A Only ap plicable to

Controlled AirspacePage 7 of 21

0.3 SIGNATURE SHEET

• All personnel employ ed or contracted by this organiz ation must sign this sheet as evidence of

having read, understood and agreed to apply the procedures and data contained in this Operations

Manual.

• If this manual is reissued or revised they must resign, acknowledging review of the revision.

Printed

Name Signature Date Printed

Name Signature DatePage 8 of 21

0.4 ABBREVIATIO

NS, ACCRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS

AA Area Approval

AC Advisory Circular

AGL Above Ground Level

AIP Aeronautical Information Package

ASIC Aviation Security Identification Card

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATM Air Traffic Management

DAMP Drug and Alcohol Mana gement Plan

FOC Flight Opera tions Crew

FOV Field of View

GSO Ground Station Opera tor

ICAO Inte rnational Civil Aviation Organiz ation

IAW In accordance with

NM Nautical Miles

PVO Photographer Videographer Operator

RP Remote Pilot

RPA Remotely Piloted A ircraft

RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

sUAS Small Unmanned Aircraft System(s)

sUAVs Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System(s)

UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

VLOS Visual Line of Sight

VMC Visual Met eorological Conditions

VO Visual ObserverPage 9 of 21 This Page is ReservedPage 10 of 21

1 PART A

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 COMPANY OPERATIONS

All aerial operations using UASs will be conducted in accordance with the conditions and

limitations placed on the UAV s Operators as outlined in FAA 333 Exemptions . A copy of the

approved 333 Exempti on is in Appendix One.

1.1.2 FAA PART 1 1 DIRECTIONS, PERMISSIONS AND APPROVALS

T his manual will sa tisfy all requirements of FAA 101.330

FAA ), Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), specifically Section 333 of the FAA Modernization

and Reform Act of 2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations exemption to conduct

commercial UAS operations

1.1.3 ORGANIZ

ATION STRUCTURE

CEO/ Director Ma intenance / Chief UAV Controller / Photographer, Videographer / Spotter

1.1.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANY PERSONNEL

CEO/Director

The CEO/Director has the overall responsibility for the company’s business performance and

compliance. CEO/Director will pr ovide the necessary resources so that all operations and

maintenance can be conducted to meet company obligations, goals and objectives.

Chief Operations Manager

The Chief Operations Manager is the person appointed b y the CEO/Director

approved by RCAV and is responsible for all remote pilot training and operational matters

affecting flight safety and adhering to RCAV’s operation al procedures

.

The role and responsibilities of the Chief Operations Manager :

a) ensuring th at the operator’s air operations are conducted in compl iance with The Civil

Aviation Act and the Regulations,

b) maintaining a record of qualifications held by each remote pilot (RP),

c) monitoring operational standard s, supervising and training RP employed by RCAV

,

d) maintaining a complete and up

- to

- date reference library of operational documents as required

by the FAA for the class of operations conducted; and

e) being the point of contact betwee n RCAV and all controlling agencies

.

PVO Photo grapher Videographer Operator

The Photographer Videographer Operator is person appointed by the CEO, Director or Chief

Operations Manager and is responsible for the photography.Page 11 of 21

Maintenance Controller

The Maintenance Controller is the person appointed b y the operator, approved by CEO, Director

or Chief Operations Manager and is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of company

sUAVs, (small Unmanned Arial Vehicle Systems in accordance with the manufacturer

specifications.

The role and responsibilities of the Maintenance Controller are:

a) control all company sUAVs maintenance, either scheduled or unscheduled;

b) ensure personnel performing maintenance on the sUAVs are competent. The Maintenance

Controller must keep a record of personnel permitted t o perform maintenance.

c) develop, enforce and monitor sUAVs maintenance standards,

d) maintain a record of sUAVs unserviceability’s,

e) ensure that specialist equipment items are serviceable,

f) maintain a thorough technical knowledge of the compa ny sUAVs

,

g) ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in the

Maintenance Manual; and

h) Investigate all defects in the sUAVs

.

Controller/Remote Pilot in Command

The controller/Remote Pilot in command of the aircraft is responsible for:

a) conduct of flight

– start to end; and

b) safe operation of the aircraft.

1.1.5 METRIC AND IMPERIAL UNITS

Both imperial and metric units are referenced in this manual. Appendix ......

1.1.6 DRUG AND ALCOHOL MANAGEMEN T PLAN

As a safety sensitive aviation activity, perso nnel could be randomly tested f o r alcohol and other

drugs.

1.1.7 SECURITY

– SYSTEMS AND PHYSICAL

Reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent sabotage / vandalism to the sUAVs.

1.1.8 PRIVACY PROVIS IONS

Nothing in this manual permits operations in contravention of the Privacy Act of 1974, which

establishes a code of fair information practices that governs the collection, maintenance, use, and

dissemination about individuals in systems of records by f ederal agencies. Appendix.....Page 12 of 21

1.2 REMOTE CREW ADMINISTRATION

1.2.1 REMOTE CREW QUALIFICATIONS

CEO, Director or Chief Operations Manager and is responsible for ensuring all crew members

are properly trained, qualified and competent to conduct to perform an assigned mission.

1.2.2 REMOTE PILOT RECORDS

Individual Controllers/Remote Pilots are responsible to maintain a log book.

1.2.3 REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT FLIGHT AUTHOURIZATIONS AND FLIGHT

RECORDS

When more than one controller is assigned, each operatio n is to be authorized by the Chief

Controller. Appendix......

1.2.4 RECENCY REQUIREMENTS

The Controller/Remote Pilot must have a minimum of three take offs and landings on the aircraft

assigned to the mission.

1.2.5 DUTY AND FLIGHT TIME LIMITATIONS

The Chie f Controller is responsible for the operational standards and supervision of pilots

employed by RCAV. It is the responsibility of all flight crew members not to perform any flight

operations duties while fatigued.

1.3 REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM ADMI NISTRATION

1.3.1 METHOD OF RECORDING HOURS IN SERVICE AND UNSERVICEABILITY

The UAV operator is responsible to keep accurate records. The controller is responsible for

ensuring hours and unserviceability are recorded. Appendix.....

1.3.2 PERSONS PERMITTED T O OPERATE REMOTELY PILOTED SYSTEM CONTROLS

Persons cannot operate the controls commercially unless they are trained and certified by the

CEO, Director or Chief Operations Manager.

1.3.3 MAINTENANCE AUTHORITY

Only authorized personne l appointed by the Main tenance Controller can perform maintenance.

The Maintenance Controller is responsible for keeping records of personnel authorized to

perform maintenance.

1.3.4 DA NGEROUS GOODS

C arriage of dangerous goods are not permitted excluding components that may be classified as

dangerous goods during transportation, i.e. Li

- Poly batteries.

1.4 FLIGHT CONDUCT

1.4.1 NON

- COMPANY VISITORS

Non

- company visitors will be kept 25 feet from all UAVs during operation. The

Controller/Remote Pilot will provide a safety briefin g.Page 13 of 21

1.4.2 HAND OVER/TAKE OVER PROCEDURES

Positively identify the actions when a hand over / take over procedure is required and ensure it is

understood, controllers/pilot and flight team participants.

1.4.3 REMOTE PILOT BRIEFING INCLUDING EMERGENCY PROCE DURES

To ensure co

- ordination in a multi

- crew environment a briefing must be conducted prior to the

commencement the mission.

1.4.4 USE OF CHECK SHEETS

Company supplied checklists must be used.

2 PART B

2.1 OPERATING THE REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

2.1.1 SPECIFIC AIRCRAFT OPERATING PROCEDURES

The aircraft will be operated in accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions which

are considered to be a part of this Flight manual. Company initiated variation of the Flight

Manual will require s upplementary documentation.

2.1.2 REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL DATA/SYSTEM

SPECIFICATIONS

2.1.3 NORMAL PROCEDURES

Check Lists/Sheets specific to a UAV Flight Manual and company supplied checklists/sheets

will be used.

2.1.4 PRE

- FLIGHT PR OCEDURS

Pre

- flight and post flight checks are mandated. It is the Controller/Remote Pilot’s responsibility

to ensure the aircraft is airworthy prior to any flight. Refer to Fligjht Manual for pre and post

flight procedure checklist.

2.1.5 FUEL/BATTERY DOC UMENTATION

Manufacturer’s fuel specifications and battery documentations referencing charge/discharge rates

must be followed. Battery conditions will be monitored . Note Li

- Po, (lithium polymer), batteries

may be considered dangerous goods for transportatio n.

2.1.6 AIRCRAFT TEST FLIGHTS

Test flights are required at the completion of maintenance. The Maintenance Controller is

responsible to ensure that t he assigned maintenance personal or pilot completes a satisfactory

flight test prior to return ing the UAV to flight status.

3 PART C

3.1 INTERNAL TRAINING

3.1.1 TRAINING / TRAINING RECORDS

The Chief Controller is responsible for training and maintaining training records for all

Controllers/Remote Pilots.Page 14 of 21

4 PART D

4.1 OPERATIONS

4.1.1 FEASIBILITY CHEC K AND FLIGHT SAFTEY ASSESSMENT

Before a mission is flown a feasibility check must be performed to ensure it is within the scope

of FAA 333 Exemption.

1. Is it legal

Within FAA 333 Exemption and FAR

Under 500 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)

Outside Control led / Restricted Airspace

Greater than 3 Nautical Miles (NM) from Airports

More than 25 feet from people not involved in the operation

Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)

Day Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)

In compliance with all State , Local or Federal Reg ulations

2. Perform Job Safety Assessment

A Job Safety Assessment must be performed prior to conducting any mission

The Job Safety Assessment would normally be performed during the feasibility planning

phase to determine if the flight is viable and validated on the day prior to the first flight. This

is when assumptions made during the initial Job Safety Assessment (such as forecast

weather/wind, location of persons etc.) are validated.

As a minimum the Job Safety Assessment must consider the following:

• G athering the necessary maps and charts (either hard copy or electronic) for the area

• Determining the weather is suitable for the machine and the operation

• Reviewing the NOTAMs related to the operations area

• Possibility of person moving into the ar ea of operation or landing area during

flight

• F ootpath, or other rights of way

• Suitable take

- off and landing areas (including alternate landing area)

• Ability to maintain 30m separation from the public

• Obstructions (Buildings Trees etc.)

• Poss ible radio interference (power lines, antennas etc.)

• Ability to maintain visual line of sight

• Controllers ability matches location/task

• Permission from land owner

• Privacy

• Local restrictions, by laws,

• Need for signage

3. Would an A rea Approval make it legal?

Inside controlled airspace however, outside 3NM of an airport and not within the approach and

departure path for a runway of an airport

.Page 15 of 21

4. Is it safe?

Complete the Risk Assessment Matrix at Appendix

.... . Note

- this will form part of an Area

A pproval application

5. Apply for Area Approval:

Apply to the FAA for an Area Approval if required.

Proceed:

Validate the Job Safety Assessment if performed earlier. Com mence job in accordance with FAA

333 Exemption, FAR

4.1.2 TYPES OF OPERATIONS

All operations must be carried out within the limitations and conditions in the schedule of the

UOC

The Controller must not cause anything to be dropped or discharged from an unmanned aircraft

in any way that may create a hazard to another aircraft, person or property.

Tick as appropriate.

These operations may be subject to other State and Federal laws and must be complied with.

☐ AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

☐ AERIAL SPOTTING

☐ AERIAL SURVEYING

III. RCAV LLC’s Operations

A. The sUASs

The requested exemption will permit the operation of three small, unmanned multi rotor

aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1, Phantom 1, QR X350 Pro Quadcop ter's

, the Anaconda, X

- 8 Flying

Wing, Sig T

- Clip 70, ASW

- 28 and Solius fixed wing aircraft

. All aircraft weigh in under

55 pounds

, (incl uding , batteries and technical payload). Max operating speed of all aircraft are

below 50 knots (57 mph)

.

All aircraf

t use the Hitec Aurora Transmitter, providing First Person View and telemetry data

directly to the PIC and separate ground station.

2. Multicopter Specifications

3

. DJI Inspire 1 Specification :

The DJI Inspire 1 is a small, unmanned multirotor aircraft, weighing 6.5 lbs., inclusive of

batteries / technical payload. The rotorcraft can operate at a speed up to 43 knots (50 mph).

Airframe Dimensions: 438x451x301mm / 17.24 x 17.75 x 11.85 in.

Flight Control System: Internal to the DJI Inspire 1. Main control ler (MC), receives the battery

voltage, capacity, and current, Internal Measurement U nit (IMU), receives telemetry data (visible

at the PIC, and Ground S tation), c ompass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx).

Batteries: DJI Intelligent Flight battery with 4500 mA h capacity

Camera: Inspire 1 4K HD Video at 24p to 60p, Wide or Fisheye framingPage 16 of 21

Data and Video Combined Link: HD DJI Lightbridge System

Flight Controller: Next Generation providing flight data recording and non

- GPS Vision

Positioning

Gimbal: Inspire 1 3

- Axis 360

- degrees Gimbal

Motor: DJI 3510

Propeller: DJI 1345, 13

- inch diameter

Receiver (Rx): Internal to DJI Inspire 1

Transmitter (Tx): Two DJI Inspire Remote Control lers , one dedicated to flight control, one

dedicated to photography control.

4

. Phantom 1 :

The Phantom 1 is a small, unmanned multirotor aircraft, weighing 1.74 lbs., inclusive of

Batteries / technical payload. The rotorcraft can operate a t a speed up to 44.73 knots (43.86

mph).

Airframe Dimensions: 289mmx289x180mm / 11.37 x 11.37 x 7.08 in.

Flight Control System: APM ArdruCopter Controller Main controller (MC ) receives the battery

voltage, capacity, and current, Internal Measurement Unit (IMU), receives telemetry data (visible

at the PIC, and Ground Station), compass, GPS, and radi o receiver (Rx).

Batteries: LiPo 11.1V 2200 mAh capacity

Camera: Inspire Digital Video Format H.264, HDMI, Composite Video/Audio HDMI 12

Megapixel

Data and Video Combined Link: 1.2G/1500mW

Flight Controller: APM ArdruCopter controller , Pixhawk, APM2 Au topilot with Mission Planner

Gimbal: FY

- G3

Motor: WK

- WS

- 28

- 008A

Propeller: DJI 1345, 13

- inch diameter

Receiver (Rx): Hitec RCD 28410 Optima 6

- 6 Channel 2.4GHz Rx Receiver

Transmitter (Tx): Aurora 9X

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Computer RadioPage 17 of 21

5 . QR X 350 Pro Specifications:

The QR X350 Pro is a small, unmanned multirotor aircraft, weighing 1.74 lbs., inclusive of

Batteries / technical payload. The rotorcraft can operate a t a speed up to 44.73 knots (43.86

mph).

Airframe Dimensions: 289mmx289x180mm / 11.37 x 11.37 x 7.08 in.

Flight Control System: APM ArdruCopter Controller Main controller (MC ) receives the battery

voltage, capacity, and current, Internal Measurement Unit (IMU), re ceives telemetry data (visible

t o the PIC, and Ground Station), compass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx).

Batteries: LiPo 11.1V 2200 mAh capacity

Camera: Inspire Digital Video Format H.264, HDMI, Composite Video/Audio HDMI 12

Megapixel

Data and Video Combined Link: 1.2G/1500mW

Flight Controller: APM ArdruCopter controlle r , Pixhawk, APM2 Autopilot with Mission Planner

Gimbal: FY

- G3

Motor: WK

- WS

- 28

- 008A

Propeller: DJI 1345, 13

- inch diameter

Receiver (Rx): Hitec RCD 28410 Optima 6

- 6 Channel 2.4GHz Rx Receiver

Transmitter (Tx): Aurora 9X

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Comput er Radio

6. Anaconda Specifications:

The Anaconda is a small, unmanned fixed winged aircraft, weighing 10.25 lbs., in clusive of

Batteries / technical payload, s peed 26.06 knots ( 30 mph).

Fuselage Dimensions (Inside) : L 66cm (26.5 in ) x W15cm (6 in ) x H 8 cm (3 in )

Length: 1,410mm (55.51in)

Wingspan: 2060mm (81.10 in)

Wing Area: 4,900cm 2

Flight Control System: Pixpilot v2.4.5 , re ceives telemetry data (visible t o the PIC, and Ground

Station), compass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx).

Batteries: LiPo , two 14. 8 V 44 00 mAh capacity , wired parallel

Camera: GoPro 3 Black , HD format: 1080p, 12 megapixel sensor

Data and Video Combined Link: 1.2G/1500mWPage 18 of 21

Flight Controller: Pixhawk, L3GD20 3 axis digital 16 bit gyroscope, LSM303D, 3 axis 14

acceleration / magnetomete r, MPU6000 6 axis acceleration / gyroscope

, MEAS MS5611high

precision barometer, APM2 Autopilot with Mission Planner

Gimbal: FY

- G3

Motor: Outrunner AT3520

- 5, 800kv

Propeller: 15x4E

- inch diameter or 14X5.5MR or similar

Receiver (Rx): Hitec RCD 28410 Optima 9

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Rx Receiver

Transmitter (Tx): Aurora 9X

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Computer Radio

7. Skywalker X

- 8 Specifications:

The Skywalker X

- 8 is a small, unmanned fixed flying wing aircraft, weighing 7.7 lbs., in clusive

of Batteries / technical payload, speed 43.44 knots ( 5 0 mph).

Airframe Wingspan: 2120mm (83.46 in)

Flight Control System: Pixpilot v2.4.5, receives telemetry data (visible to the PIC, and Ground

Station), compass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx).

Batteries: LiPo, two 14 .8V 4400 mAh capacity, wired parallel

Camera: GoPro 3 Black, HD format: 1080p, 12 megapixel sensor

Data and Video Combined Link: 1.2G/1500mW

Flight Controller: Pixhawk, L3GD20 3 axis digital 16 bit gyroscope, LSM303D, 3 axis 14

acceleration / magnetomet er, MPU6000 6 axis acceleration / gyroscope, MEAS MS5611high

precision barometer, APM2 Autopilot with Mission Planner

Gimbal: FY

- G3

Motor: Outrunner HK

- 4025, 890kv

Propeller: 13x6.5E

- inch diameter or similar

Receiver (Rx): Hitec RCD 28410 Optima 9

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Rx Receiver

Transmitter (Tx): Aurora 9X

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Computer Radio

8. S ig T

- Clip 70 Specifications

The Sig T

- Clip is a small, unmanned fixed wing aircraft, weighing 7.8 lbs., in clusive of Batteries

/ technical payload, spee d 26.06 knots (30 mph).Page 19 of 21

Airframe: 1270mm (50 in)

Wingspan: 1778mm (70 in)

Wing Area: 55.5 dm2 (860 sq. in.)

Flight Control System: Pixpilot v2.4.5, receives telemetry data (visible to the PIC, and Ground

Station), compass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx).

Batteries: LiPo, 14.8V 4400 mAh capacity

Camera: GoPro 3 Black, HD format: 1080p, 12 megapixel sensor

Data and Video Combined Link: 1.2G/1500mW

Flight Controller: Pixhawk, L3GD20 3 axis digital 16 bit gyroscope, LSM303D, 3 axis 14

acceleration / magneto meter, MPU6000 6 axis acceleration / gyroscope, MEAS MS5611high

precision barometer, APM2 Autopilot with Mission Planner

Gim bal: N/A

Motor: Outrunner HC

- 5030, 390 kv

Propeller: 13x6.5E

– 18x7E or similar

Receiver (Rx): Hitec RCD 28410 Optima 6

- 6 Chann el 2.4GHz Rx Receiver

Transmitter (Tx): Aurora 9X

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Computer Radio

9. ASW

- 28 Specifications:

The ASW

- 28 is a small, unmanned fixed wing aircraft, weighing 2.3 lbs., in clusive of Batteries /

technical payload, speed 10 knots (11 mph).

Wingspan: 2600mm (103 in)

Length: 1132mm (45 in)

Flight Control System: Hitec HTS

- SS Advanced Telemetry & Radio System, receives telemetry

data (visible to the PIC, and Ground Station), compass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx).

Batteries: LiPo, 11 .1V 16 00 to 2200 mAh capacity

Camera: GoPro 3 Black, HD format: 1080p, 12 megapixel sensor

Data and Video Combined Link: 1.2G/1500mW

Flight Controller: Guardian 2D/3D Stabilizer

Gimbal: N/APage 20 of 21

Motor: Outrunner 4023, 85 0kv

Propeller: 10x6 folding or simi lar

Receiver (Rx): Hitec RCD 28410 Optima 6

- 6 Channel 2.4GHz Rx Receiver

Transmitter (Tx): Aurora 9X

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Computer Radio

10. S olius S pecifications:

The ASW

- 28 is a small, unmanned fixed wing aircraft, weighing 3.19 lbs., in clusive of Batteries

/ technical payload, speed 10 knots (11 mph).

Wingspan: 2159 mm ( 85 in)

Wing Area: 630.85 sq. in.

Length: 1092.2mm (43 in)

Flight Control System: Hitec HTS

- SS Advanced Telemetry & Radio System, receives telemetry

data (visible to the PIC, an d Ground Station), compass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx).

Batteries: LiPo, 11.1V 2200 mAh capacity

Camera: GoPro 3 Black, HD format: 1080p, 12 megapixel sensor

Data and Video Combined Link: 1.2G/1500mW

Flight Controller: Guardian 2D/3D Stabilizer

Gimb al: N/A

Motor: Outrunner BL

- 0 3516

- 0850 , 850kv

Propeller: 10x6 folding or similar

Receiver (Rx): Hitec RCD 28410 Optima 6

- 6 Channel 2.4GHz Rx Receiver

Transmitter (Tx): Aurora 9X

- 9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Computer Radio

B. Flight Conditions

The sU AS w ill be flown in airspace under 5 00 feet above ground level (“AGL” ) under controlled

conditions. RCAV will only operate its sUASs in VMC, visual meteorological conditions: no

less than 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud, visibility is at least 3 statute

miles from the PIC. The flight crew will make a safety and risk assessment of every flight

o peration, and will only operate when it is determined that no undue hazards ar e present. ThePage 21 of 21

flight crew, consisting of one Pilot in Command ( PIC), Camera operator and Visual Safety

Observer , will maintain all flight operations within the intended flight area, monitoring for aerial

and ground intrusions. If the flight area is breeched all oper ation can be quickly aborted if an

unauthorized perso n or aircraft enters the operations area. However, when flying closer than 500

feet to nonparticipating individuals or structures, there will be barriers between the flight area

and the nonparticipants.

The sUAS will be used to film or map properties both public and private, in both rural and urban

environments, over land and water. When operating in congested areas RCAV will work very

closely with the local FSDO , State and City officials. RCAV flight operations crew will make a

safe ty assessment of the fl ight operations area prior to operations, and will only operate when it

determines there is no undue risk.

C. Flight Operations

The purpose of each sUAS flight is to provide film , and mapping data for companies,

government agencies and private entities.

RCAV F light Operations C rew will always use three to four individual s for each flight

depending on the mission to be flown: the Pilot in Command (PIC), Photographer /

Videographer Operator (PVO), Visual Observer (VO ) and Ground Station Monitor (GSM) . The

flight crew will be set

up in a triangle, with the safety technician and the PIC in one corner, and the VOs in the each of

the other corners, 200

- 300 yards apart. Each member of the flight crew, as well as any producers

who will be present, will wear a Pel tor

- brand headset, so they can communicate orally for the

duration of the flight.

Prior to flying the mission , the flight crew will visit the designated flying site to perform an area

pre

- flight to become familiarized with the flight area noting any additi onal safety precautions

required to conduct a safe flight. The flight crew will then conduct a “dry run” without th e

sUAS, to prepare for the real flight.

On the day of the mission to be flown , the flight crew will set out a landing pad that has a

diamete r of 50 feet marked as the “home” area. This area will be used as a Safety Home Landing

zone in which applicable aircraft will program to return to. The programmable sUAS will fly

horizontally at a pre

- programmed height to the Safety Home Landing zone, and land.

Once the Safety Home Landing zone is set, the flight operations crew will go through an

extensive preflight safety inspection prior to actual flight.

The C hief Operations Manager, Ground Station Operator and Photographer/Video grapher will

verify t hat the ground station is operating without defects and the telemetry /camera data is being

transmitted.

. After the flight operations crew goes through the startup procedure specific to each sUAS, the

Chief Operations Manager or designated Pilot in Command will commence with the planned

mission. The Pilot and Photographer/Videographer operator will have dedicated camera view s

independent of each other.