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Motion Picture and Television Flight

Operation Manual

Fovea Aero Systems LLC

60 Fostertown Road

Medford, New Jersey 08055Page 2 of 15 

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Table of Contents

Operations

A. Purpose 5

B. Chief Pilot/Operator Organization 5

C. Persons Authorized 5

D. Area of Operations 5

E. Plan of Activities 6

F. Permission to Operate 6

G. Security 7

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 7

I. Certification/Airworthiness 8

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 8

K. Communications 8

L. Accident Notification 8

M. Recall/Stop Proce dures 8

N. Special Provisions 8



# Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot 10

B. Pilot in Command 10



# Appendix A

A. List of Approved Aircraft 12

B. Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 13

C. Revision Letter (sample) 14Page 3 of 15 

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Appendix B

1 Form 7711

- 2 (cert ification of waiver) 15Page 4 of 15 

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Revision Control Page

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Introduction

A. Purpose

Fovea Aero Systems LLC has developed this manual for the purposes of c losed set

filming. This manu al, along with an approved Certificate of Waiver of Authorization

(“COA”) , allows for alternative means of compliance with the provisions of 14 C.F.R.

91.119(b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. Fovea Aero Systems LLC pilots and

personnel will comply w ith the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual,

when applicable and when motion picture or televisions flight operations are

performed that require a Waiver of Authorization. Fovea Aero Systems LLC will

operate Unmanned Aerial Systems (“UAS”) for filming according to the conditions of

their Section 333 Letter of Exemption (the “Exemption”; see attached), the limitations

of this manual when applicable, an approved COA when applicable

.



## B. Chief Pilot / Operator Organization

Jeffrey Sassinsky

– Chief Pilot

F ovea Aero Systems LLC

60 Fostertown Road

Medford, New Jersey 08055

Phone: 888

- 623

- 4623



## C. Persons Authorized

According to this manual and the approved COA FAR 91.119 (c) is waived only with

respect to those persons, vehicles and structures directly involved i n the

performance of the actual filming. The certificate holder shall ensure that no persons

are allowed within the required distance, as approved in Fovea Aero Systems LLC

Exemption, of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the

filming production. This provision may be reduced to less than the restrictions of the

Exemption if an equivalent level of safety can be achieved and the Administrator has

approved it. For example, an equivalent level of safety may be determined by an

ASI’s evaluation of the film ing production area to note terrain features, obstructions,

buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons (observers, the

public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an accident.



## D. Area of Operations

Fovea Aero Systems LLC area of operations will be the United States of America

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E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any sch eduled filming, Fovea Aero Systems LLC will

submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over th e area.

The plan o f activities will include the following:

(1) Dates and times for all flights.

(2) Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming

conducted under the Exemption.

(3) Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on

- scene

operation of the UAS

. (4) Make, model, and serial or N

− Number of UAS to be used

. (5) Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial

filming

. (6) A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property

owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming producti on event;

the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the

inspector upon request;

(7) Signature of exemption holder or representative.

(8) A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any

area, city, town, coun ty, and/or s tate over which filming will be

conducted and the minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the

operations.



## F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations is conducted at less than those o f the Exemption under

the provisions of the COA and this manua l, 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 departme nt officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

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The Fovea Aero Systems LLC personnel obtaining such permission will do so in

writing whenever practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. A

standard permission form is provided in Appendix A and may be used when

obtaining written permission. Fovea Aero Systems LLC personnel will ass ure a

sufficient number of the forms are available at the job site. 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.

Completed forms will be made available for inspect ion by the FAA or other

authorized officials upon request.



## G. Security

Prior to any flight, th e operator will coordinate with appropriate production personnel

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

and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations in a

safe manner should the ar ea(s) become unsecured or for any other reason in the

interest of safety.



## H. 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 part icipating 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 FSDO that has geographic responsibility fo r the operational

area, including the location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing , at a minimum,

shall cover:

(1) Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver

and the attached special provisions

(2) Operations manual

(3) Plan of activ ities

(4) Aircraft parking and starting

(5) Taxi procedures

(6) Radio Communications

(7) Takeoff procedures

(8) Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production

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(10) Recall procedures

(11) Emergency procedures

(12) Risks to participatin g personnel

(13) How to control nonparticipating persons



## I. Certification/Airworthiness

All aircraft used for filming will be approved by and operated according to the

Exemption. The pilot in command will assure the aircraft to be flown is in airworthy

condition and all required inspections and maintenance has been completed before

each flight.



## J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

The PIC / operator shall meet the minimum requirements as stated in the Exemption.

Additionally, the PIC will have an understanding of production operations as necessary

to provide for the safe operation of the UAS in the production environment.



## K. 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.



## L. Ac cident Notification

The notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would apply if an accident or incident

requiring notification of the NTSB occurs.



## M. Recall/Stop Procedures

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

parti cipants continuously apprised of the current status of operation.



## N. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, an d conditions set forth in the Fovea Aero Systems LLC

motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that

persons on t he surface will not be jeopardized.Page 9 of 15 

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The aircraft and PIC / operators used under this authorization , Exemption and / or

waiver will only be those specified in the Fovea Aero Systems LLC motion picture

and television operations manual (“Appendix A” ) or assoc iated plan of activities.

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

All aircraft and pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA

inspection before the scheduled event.

Each pilot

- in

- command conducting operations authorized under this certificate

understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR

91.119 (b) and (c) . (see attached document under “Appendix B” )

UAS takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a man ner that will prevent

unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

Fovea Aero Systems LLC will ensure that the participating persons involved in the

operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communication,

emergency proce dures, and on the provisions of the authorization and/or waiver

before beginning the activities. No person may participate in any event unless that

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Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot

Duties an d Responsibilities:

(1) Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning

this manual.

(2) Act as liaison between Fovea Aero Systems LLC and the FAA on

matter s concerning this manual.

(3) Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and

obtain a signed statement from each that they have read and

understand its contents.

(4) Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations

for Fovea Aero Systems LLC

.

(5) Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are

distri buted and processed properly.

(6) Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation

performed by Fovea Aero Systems LLC under the provisions of this

manual.

(7) Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as

such.

(8) The chief pilot may delega te functions to other personnel but retains

responsibility.



## B. Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities:

(1) Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all

inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per

the Exemption

.

(2) Acqu ire permission from the chief pilot before any operation under

the provisions of this manual.

(3) Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by

the procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

(4) Coordinate with movie and television p ersonnel to formulate plans,

routes, locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the

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(5) Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on

site at any job or operation requiring the waiver.

(6) The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but

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Appendix A

A. List of Approved Aircraft

Aircraft

DJI Phantom Vision 2 +

DJI Inspire 1

DJI S1000+Page 13 of 15 

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B. Permission Acquisition Form (Sample)

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Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots and operators of Fovea Aero Systems LLC

p ermission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from persons, vessels, vehicles

and property for the purpose of film or television production.

Name:

_____________________________________________________

Title:

_____________________________________________________

Basis of authority to grant permission:

_____________________________________________________

Location:

_____________________________________________________

Date of operation:

____________________________________________________

Signature:

_____________________________________________________

Date:

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C. Re vision Letter

Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Actions: R = Remove and Replace, D = Delete and Destroy, N = Insert New Page

Manual Serial Number:

_______________________________________________

Issued To:

__________________________________________________________

Revised By:

_________________________________________________________

Date:

______________________________________________________________

This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than :

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Appendix B

(See attached form 7711

- 2.)