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Fovea Aero Systems LLC

Motion Picture and Television Flight 

Operation Manual

Fovea Aero Systems LLC

60 Fostertown Road

Medford, New Jersey 08055
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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 Procedures 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) 14
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Appendix B 

1 Form 7711-2 (certification of waiver) 15
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Revision Control Page

Revision# Date Initials
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Introduction

A. Purpose 

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

filming. This manual, 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 with 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

Fovea 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 in 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 filming 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 scheduled filming, Fovea Aero Systems LLC will 

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

The plan of 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 production 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, county, and/or state 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 of the Exemption under

the provisions of the COA and this manual, 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
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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 assure 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 inspection by the FAA or other 

authorized officials upon request.

G. Security 

Prior to any flight, the 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 area(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 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 FSDO that has geographic responsibility for 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 activities

(4) Aircraft parking and starting

(5) Taxi procedures

(6) Radio Communications

(7) Takeoff procedures

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

event

(9) Approach and landing procedures
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(10) Recall procedures

(11) Emergency procedures

(12) Risks to participating 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. Accident 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 

participants continuously apprised of the current status of operation.

N.Special Provisions 

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

motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that 

persons on the surface will not be jeopardized.
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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 associated 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 manner 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 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.
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Company Organization 

A. Chief Pilot 

Duties and 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 

matters 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 

distributed 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 delegate 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) Acquire 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 personnel to formulate plans,

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

primary concern.
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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

retains responsibility.
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Appendix A

A. List of Approved Aircraft

Aircraft

DJI Phantom Vision 2+

DJI Inspire 1

DJI S1000+
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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 

permission 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. Revision 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.)