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Appendix A

AERO DRONE RESOURCES LLC.

Operator’s Manual and Operational limitations

WEATHER MINIMUMS FOR FLIGHTS

All operations will comply with 14 CFR §91.155 Basic VFR weather minimums.

Maximum wind for any flight will be determined by Drone aircraft manufacturer.

AIRCRAFT OPERATING PROCEDURES

GENERAL

1. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with

permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Aero Drone 

Resources LLC shall obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations.

2. Operations within 5 miles from the center of a public airport will require a NOTAM not 

more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation.

PREFLIGHT

Battery should show 100% charge before the operation starts.

Aircraft log should be completed with the battery condition status.

Weather report and forecast should be obtained by interpolating Metar’s and TAFs 

and http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap.

Perform Preflight Inspection per Appendix B. (Ops Checklist)

STARTING

The ground control (“GCS”) area should be clear of non-essential personnel by 30 

feet.

PIC will announce “CLEAR” before engaging electrical power to the aircraft or 

starting the engine.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

In the event of a fire due to Battery or other reason, the procedure recommended by 

the manufacturer of the aircraft shall be followed. This procedure should be reviewed 

several times throughout the training course. 

Fire extinguisher must be available during operations.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be 

reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents 

must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

In the event of an unplanned landing on or off location due to equipment failure the 

aircraft should be secured, battery removed and Aerodrone Resources management 
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should be notified by phone. Aero Drone Resources Llc - (503) 857 3530

AIRCRAFT DESCREPANCIES

Aircraft discrepancies will be written on the Aircraft Log. The aircraft will be returned 

to service only if it is determined that is safe to fly by the PIC.

SECURING AIRCRAFT

Aircraft should always be stored in aircraft transport container with batteries removed.

Batteries should always be transported in Fire resistant battery containers.

Aircraft checklist will be clipped into the aircraft transport container, and returned to 

the office along with the Aircraft Log.

Start and Stop times should also be recorded in the Aircraft Log.

FUEL/POWER RESERVES

A minimum of 30 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever occurs first. 

COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Pilots and observers will be aware of manned aircraft traffic at all times prioritizing the 

“see and avoid” concept. 

If the flight is conducted within 5 Statute Miles from the center of an airport, additional 

steps will be taken:

Observer and/or PIC will monitor the CTAF.

Airport Authority informed.

NOTAM

MINIMUM & MAXIMUM ALTITUDES

The minimum and maximum altitude operations should be determined taking into 

account obstacles and weather. 

Obtaining initial local elevation would provide a reference for the operation.

Whenever possible Pilot will fly as high as possible but below the 400 feet AGL at the 

highest point of the operation. 

MAXIMUM SPEED

The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots and maximum aircraft 

speed per manufacturer whichever is lower.

GROUND CONTROL STATION

The ground control station area is the center of each operation and should be treated 

as sterile cockpit. To avoid distractions of the crew and potential accidents with 

spectators, there will be a cordoned off area 30” in diameter. Orange cones and/or 

ribbons will be part of the equipment required. See Appendix B

 
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