Innovative Mapping Technologies, LLLP – APPENDIX A – FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES

APPENDIX A – FLIGHT OPERATIONS/PROCEDURES

The UA’s will be operated under the following flight restrictions. 

OPERATIONAL FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The UA will be operated in the field with both a PIC and a VO in accordance with and with the following 

Restrictions:

 All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft AGL, at an airspeed of 

no more than 25 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the PIC;

 All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to communicate 

by voice at all times during a flight operation;

 The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR §

 61.51 (b), 10 hours of total time as a UA rotorcraft pilot and at least 5 hours logged as a UA pilot 

with a similar UA type;

 The UA will not be operated over densely populated areas; without prior approval.

 The UA will not be operated over any open-air assembly of people; without prior approval. 

 The UA will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport; without prior approval. 

 Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalent to VFR; 

 The PIC will brief the VO and property owner about the operation and risk before operation

 No flight will be made without a Pre-Flight Inspection by the PIC before each operation to 

ascertain that the UA is in a condition safe for flight

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST

Prior to operation preflight checklists provided by the manufacturer of the UA’s will be followed. Below 

is such an example. 

1. Remote Controller, Batteries, and Ground Station Computer/tablet are fully charged.

2. Propeller is mounted correctly.

3. Camera lens cap has been removed.

4. Camera Micro-SD card has been inserted.

5. Attach wings.

6. Connect battery.

7. Confirm motor can start and are functioning as normal.

8. Ground Station Computer/Tablet can connect to the camera.

9. Pre Programmed Mission is queued. 
Innovative Mapping Technologies, LLLP – APPENDIX A – FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES

TAKE OFF/LANDING PROCEDURES 

Manufacturer recommended Takeoff and Landing procedures will be followed. 

TAKE OFF 

1. Power on the Remote Controller.

2. Power on the Camera.

3. Power on the aircraft.

4. Connect the Ground Station Computer/Tablet to the UA.

5. Wait for GPS Signal to lock and the aircraft to initialize entering the “Ready to Fly’ mode. 

6. Initiate Launch.

LANDING

1. Aircraft will loiter upon completion of mission.

2. Confirm landing site is clear of any obstructions or personnel. 

3. Initiate landing. 

FAILSAFE FUNCTION

The UA will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. 

The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and 

enter Failsafe mode:

1. The remote controller is powered off.

2. The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller.

3. There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, 

essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel.

4. There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.
Innovative Mapping Technologies, LLLP – APPENDIX B – User Manual

APPENDIX B – USER’S MANUALS SenseFly eBee

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