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### Ap **pendix A** 

## AE **RO DRONE RESOURCES**  **LLC. Operator’s Manual and Operational limitations** 

**WEA THER 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.



### AI **RCRA FT**  **OPERA**

**TI NG**  **PROCEDURES GENERA** **L** 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 Wa iver 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 mo re than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation

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### 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 i nterpolating Metar’s and TAFs and http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap

. **Perform Preflight**  **Inspection per A ppendix B**  **.** 

### (Ops Checklist) 

### STA**RTING**

The ground control (“GCS”) area should be cl ear of non -essential personnel by3 0 feet. PIC will announce “CLEAR” before engaging e lectrical power to the aircraft or starting the engine. 

### FIRE PRECA**UTIONS**

In the event of a fire du e 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 train ing course. Fire extinguisher mu st be available during operations. 

### EMERGENCY **PROCEDURES**

An y incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA mu st be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents mu st be reported to the National Transportation Safety B oard (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB W eb site: www.ntsb.gov

. In the eve nt of an unplanned landing on or off location due to equipment failure the aircraft shoul d be secured, battery removed and Aerodrone Resources ma nagement2 should be notified by phone. **Ae ro**  **D rone**  **Resources Llc -**  **(503) 857 3530** 

### AI **RCRA FT DESCREPANCIES** 

Aircraft discrepancies wil l be written on the Aircraft Log

. The aircraft will be returned to service only

if it is determi ned that is safe to fly by the PIC

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### SECURING A**IRCRA FT** 

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 m inim um of 30 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever occurs first. 

### COLLISION A

**VOIDA NCE**  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, add itional steps will be taken: O bserver and/or PIC will monitor the CTAF. Airport Authority informed. NOTAM 

### MINIMUM & MA

**XIMUM AL** **TITUDES** The mi ni mu m and maximum altitude operations should be determined taking into account obstacles and weather. Obtaining initial local elevation would provide a reference for the operation. Wh enever possible Pilot will fly as high as possible but below the 400 feet AGL at the highest point of the operation. 

### MA **XIMUM SPEED** The UA may

n ot be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots and maxim um a ircraft speed per manufacturer whichever is lower. 

### GROUND CONTROL **STA TION**  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 A ppendix B** 34