GoCopter by Fictioncorp

Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

GoCopter by Fictioncorp

Marc Wiercioch

27326 Belmont Ct.,

Valencia, CA 91354

818.415.7911

marc.camera@gmail.com

www.gocopter.net

Rev. August 2015
Table of Contents

I . Introduction

A. Purpose

B. Equipment

II. Authorizations

A. Pilot/Operator Organization

B. Persons Authorized

C. Area of Operations

D. Permission to Operate

E. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

III. Planning and communication

A. Plan of Activities

B. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

C. Security

D. Communications

E. Accident Notification

F. Recall/Stop Procedures

G. Special Provisions

IIII. Appendix

A. Permission Acquisition Form
I. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by "GoCopter by Fictioncorp", hereafter referred to as 

"GoCopter", in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization of

the provisions of FAR 61.113(a ), 91.119(b)(c), for the purposes of filming. GoCopter operators

and other company personnel will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this

manual, whenever motion picture or television flight operations are performed that require a 

Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above.

B. Equipment

GoCopter dimensions

Diameter: 23 inches grounded

31 inches flying

Height: 10 inches

Weight: 6 lbs.

Max speed: 25 mph

Max Altitude: 200 feet

The Airframe is a stock Flame wheel 550, manufactured by DJI Innovations. It consists of 6 

brushless motors, 6 plastic props and 6 ESC (electronic speed controls). The flight controller is a 

Naza-M V1/V2 manufactured my DJI Innovations. The flight controller and ESCs are powered 

by a 3S LiPo 5000mA battery.

The transmitter and receiver are manufactured by JR/Spectrum utilizing DMS 2 Technology. 

DMS creates a unique bind between Tx and Rx on the 2.4ghz bandwidth. During the binding 

process, DuaLink ensures a secure RF link by scanning for two frequencies and locking them 

between the Tx and Rx. 
II. Authorization

A. Pilot/Operator Organization

GoCopter by Fictioncorp

Marc Wiercioch - Owner

Pilot in Command

Name: Marc Wiercioch

Cert. #: 569733346

Grade: Private

Medical Class/Date: Second 12-2014

Contact info: 818.415.7911

27326 Belmont Ct.

Valencia, CA 91354

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.

• Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.

• Act as liaison between GoCopter and the FAA on matter concerning this manual.

• Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for GoCopter.

• Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed 

properly.

• Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by GoCopter under the

provisions of this manual.

• Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and required 

maintenance have been performed as per appropriate FAR's.

• Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the procedures, policies and 

conditions contained herein.

• Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes, locations, etc. with

safety of all persons involved in the primary concern.

• Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at any job or 

operation requiring the waiver.

• The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains responsibility.

B. Persons Authorized

61.113 (a) Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.

91.119 (b)(c) Minimum safe altitudes: General.

The above mentioned FARs are waived only with respect to those persons, vehicles and 

structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The certificate holder shall 

ensure that no persons are allowed within 100 feet of the area except those consenting to be 

involved and necessary for the filming production.
C. Area of Operations

GoCopter’s approved area of operations will be the continental United States.

D. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operation is conducted, the operator will obtain permission to conduct these

operations from property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Persons from

whom permission may be required are listed below:

(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

The GoCopter personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical;

however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. A standard permission form is provided in 

the Appendix and may be used when obtaining written permission. Written permission forms

will be maintained at the job site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the

chief pilot to be kept on file for a minimum of six (6) months. These forms will be made 

available for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request.

E. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum 

requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) A current U.S. pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the category, class and type (if

applicable) of aircraft to be used under the terms of the waiver.

(2) At least 20 hours logged as the PIC in the aircraft type.
III. Planning and Communications

A. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming; GoCopter will submit a written plan of

activities to the local FSO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activities should include 

the following:

(1) Dates and times for all flights.

(2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event.

(3) Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft.

(4) Size and weight of the drone to be used.

(5) Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event.

(6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners and/or

local officials to conduct the filming production event. The list of those who gave permission 

must be made available to the inspector upon request from the waiver holder.

(7) Signature of waiver holder or representative.

(8) A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town,

county, and/or State over which filming will be conducted and the maximum altitudes essential

to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification may be waived; however, the operator should contact the FSO as 

soon as possible with this request and be prepared to explain in detail why the three (3) day 

notification is not practical.

B. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the pilot in command will 

conduct a briefing of all procedures to participating personnel of the risks involved, emergency 

procedures, and safeguards to be followed during the filming production event. Personnel will 

also be briefed on additional provisions that may be issued by the FSO that has geographic 

responsibility for the operational area, including the location of boundaries or time limits. The

briefing shall cover:

• Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the attached special 

provisions.

• Operations manual.

• Plan of activities

• Takeoff procedures

• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event

• Approach and landing procedures

• Recall procedures
• Emergency procedures

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons

C. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate production personnel 

to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles.

Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become 

unsecured or for any other reason in the interest of safety.

D. Communications

Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the pilot in command will formulate a 

plan to provide communications capability to all participants during the actual operation and 

filming. Oral, visual or radio communications may be used as long as it is effective and is 

capable of keeping the participants continuously appraised of the current status of the operation.

E. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification

requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply. Otherwise, should a minor injury occur related to 

the drone operation, it will be included into the production report.

F. Recall/Stop Procedures

Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized to keep the participants

continuously apprised of the current status of operation.

G. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the GoCopter motion picture and television

operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized.

The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in 

the GoCopter motion picture and television operations manual or associated plan of activities.

Each pilot’s name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All 

drones(s) and pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before

the scheduled event.

GoCopter will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly

briefed on special procedures, communication, emergency procedures, and on the provisions of

the authorization and/or waiver before beginning the activities. No person may participate in any 

event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver.
IIII. Appendix

A. Permission Acquisition Form

GoCopter by Fictioncorp

www.gocopter.net

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilot of GoCopter permission to operate their drone in some 

jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or television

production.

Date of Operation: _______________________________________________________

Show Title: _______________________________________________________

Production Company: _______________________________________________________

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission: _________________________________________

(FSO, Private property, City Permit) 

 _________________________________________

Location: _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Authorized Personal

Name:__________________________________

Signature:_______________________________

Date:___________________________________