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# Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Training Manual

Rev - NEW

STRATIS IMAGING, INC

June 2015Page 2 of 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE.............................

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II. QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................

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III. SET UP .............................................

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IV. BASIC FLIGHT MANEUVERS .............................

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V. SKILLED FLIGHT MANEUVERS ...........................

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VI. ADVANCED FLIGHT MANEUVERS ..........................

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VII. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ...............................

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VIII. ADDITIONAL FLIGHT MODES ............................

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IX. PILOT FLIGHT PROFICIENCY LEVELS....................

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I. Introduction & Purpose

The purpose of this document is to outline the step s to train pilots on Stratis Imaging UAVs. By following these steps, the pilot will bec ome aware of the basic flight

characteristics of the UAVs as well as the UAV cont rol mechanisms. The Flight Manual must be reviewed prior to the start of training and must also be available for reference during training. Also, the visual observer who wil l be accompanying the pilot should be familiar with the UAV capabilities and training ste ps outlined in this document.

II. Qualifications and Responsibilities

The following are the pilot and visual observers qu alifications and responsibilities for operating a Stratis UAV for clients:

• Pilot –

o Must have a sports’ pilots’ license, at minimum for commercial operations.

o Must be knowledgeable of UAV flight regulations

o Must review and be knowledgeable with the Stratis U AV Flight and

Maintenance Manual.

o Must demonstrate the ability to successfully utiliz e the UAV monitoring and video recording systems to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance.

o The Pilot is responsible for the UAV readiness

o The Pilot must ensure that the Visual Observer is c apable to conduct his or

her duties

o Must demonstrate successful completion of the steps within this document up to Level VII and a total minimum UAV f light time of 20

hours.

• Visual Observer –

o Must have a US issued driver’s license

o Must be knowledgeable of UAV flight regulations

o Must review and be knowledgeable with the Stratis U AV Flight and

Maintenance Manual.

o The Visual Observer must be capable of communicatin g with the pilot clearly as well as able to aid the pilot in observi ng the UAV.

o Must demonstrate the ability to successfully utiliz e the UAV monitoring systems to ensure flight safety and regulatory comp liance.

III. Set Up

The below instructions are to be followed prior to training start:

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 Conduct training in a large open area. Be aware of your surroundings. Always fly in areas with no obstacles and away from traffi c or people.

 Make sure the UAV is ready for training. This incl udes having the calibrations complete, telemetry checked, and the UAV properly c onfigured. These instructions are found in the UAV Flight and Mainte nance Manual. Note that

this document must be available either electronical ly or hardcopy during flight training for reference.

Cautions:

 Never fly over 400 feet AGL (122 meters).

 During training, never allow the UAV to fly behind yourself.

 Abort the flight by landing if there is any concern

 Do not touch the propellers after UAV start.

 Follow proper battery handling as described in the Flight and Maintenance

Manual.

IV. Basic Flight Maneuvers

The following are a set of basic flight maneuvers t hat are to be performed on the Stratis UAV intended for operational flight. These maneuve rs are to be practiced repeatedly until the pilot can demonstrate a controlled execut ion of each step. The pilot must demonstrate proficiency prior to moving on to the m ore skilled maneuvers.

Set up the UAV in Stabilize Flight Mode , then perform the following:

1) Take off & Landing with UAV facing you. 2) Hover in one spot with the UAV facing you. Make su re to control the Left/Right/Forward/Back movement. 3) Rotate Right and left while trying to keep the UAV facing you. 4) Slowly fly Forward, Back, Left, and Right with the UAV pointed away from

you. 5) Fly to a spot 20-30 feed away, then fly back keepin g the UAV pointed forward. 6) Mark a spot on the ground, hover and fly to the spo t and last. Then bring the UAV back to the original take off point. 7) Fly Left 10 feet from take off point, then fly righ t 10 feet from the take off point while keeping the UAV pointed forward. 8) With the camera facing forward, fly to a 4 point sq uare box going clockwise. Stay in control of the UAV and hover at each point before proceeding to the next point. 9) Repeat step 8 in the counter clockwise direction.

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The following are a set of more skilled flight mane uvers. These maneuvers are to be practiced repeatedly until the pilot can demonstrat e a controlled execution of each step. The pilot must demonstrate proficiency prior to mov ing on to the more advanced

maneuvers.

Continue with the UAV in Stabilize Flight Mode , then perform the following:

1) In hover, rotate the UAV 360 degrees clockwise. 2) In hover, rotate the UAV 360 degrees counter-clockw ise. 3) Starting with the UAV pointed away, go into a hover . Then rotate 90 degrees facing Left, and fly a 4 point box going clockwise. Stay in control of the UAV and hover at each point before proceeding to the ne xt point. 4) Repeat Step 3 in the counter clockwise direction. 5) Fly the UAV in a counter clockwise circle keeping t he camera pointed in the direction of travel. Keep the altitude as level as possible, and the circle as uniform as possible. 6) Fly the UAV in a counter clockwise circle keeping t he camera pointed to the center of the circle. Keep the altitude as level a s possible, and the circle as uniform as possible.

VI. Advanced Flight Maneuvers

The following are a set of advanced flight maneuver s. These maneuvers are to be practiced repeatedly until the pilot can demonstrat e a controlled execution of each step.

1) Fly a figure 8 without rotating the UAV. Keep the altitude as level as possible, and the circles as uniform as possible. 2) Fly a figure 8 while keeping the camera pointed in the direction of travel. Keep the altitude as level as possible, and the circles as uniform as possible. 3) Fly a figure 8 experimenting with different camera orientations. Keep the altitude as level as possible, and the circles as u niform as possible.

Once these maneuvers are performed by the pilot wit h a high degree of proficiency, then this completes the pilot’s flight proficiency requi rements. Determination of proficiency is determined by Stratis Imaging pilot trainers.

VII. Emergency Situations

1) Failsafe automatic Return to Land Ensure that you are in a large open area. Ensure t he GPS has a good lock. Fly the UAV 50 feet away from the take off point. Turn off the controller. The UAV will enter a failsafe mode and will execute a self-landing within 2 meters of the take off point.

1) Intercepting Return to Land Mode Ensure that you are in a large open area. Ensure t he GPS has a good lock. Fly the UAV 50 feet away from the take off point. Turn off the controller. The UAV will enter a fail-Page 6 of 7

safe mode and will begin to execute a self-landing. Turn the controller back on and

resume control of the UAV.

VIII. Additional Flight Modes

The following additional maneuvers must be conducte d to learn the UAV flight modes.

Altitude Hold Flight Mode Ensure that you are in a large open area. Launch t he UAV while in Stabilize mode and fly to an altitude of 20 feet. Switch to Altitude Hold Flight Mode. Execute Basic Flight Maneuvers, Skilled Flight Maneuvers and Advanced Fl ight Maneuvers while in Altitude Hold Flight Mode.

Loiter Flight Mode Ensure that you are in a large open area. Ensure t he GPS has a good lock. Launch the UAV while in Stabilize mode and fly to an altitude of 20 feet. Switch to Loiter Flight Mode. Execute Basic Flight Maneuvers, Skilled Flig ht Maneuvers and Advanced Flight Maneuvers while in Loiter Flight Mode.

Auto Mission Mode - Circling Ensure that you are in a large open area. Prior to flight, program a simple circling mission using Mission Planner or Tower. The progra m should cause the UAV to circle a specified target at an altitude of 25 feet and with a radius of 25 feet. The nose of the UAV should be pointed at the target throughout the mission. Mission program should

include both takeoff and land.

Ensure the GPS has a good lock. Switch to Auto Mis sion Mode and raise the throttle to about 30 percent to start the mission. UAV should fly the programmed mission and automatically land once the program is completed.

Auto Mission Mode – Grid Survey Ensure that you are in a large open area. Prior to flight, program a grid survey mission using Mission Planner or Tower. The program should cause the UAV to grid survey a region of 100 square meters at an altitude of 25 fe et. The nose of the UAV should be pointed in the direction of UAV travel throughout t he mission. Mission program should

include both takeoff and land.

Ensure the GPS has a good lock. Switch to Auto Mis sion Mode and raise the throttle to about 30 percent to start the mission. UAV should fly the programmed mission and automatically land once the program is completed.

Return to Launch (RTL) Mode Ensure that you are in a large open area. Ensure t he GPS has a good lock. Launch the UAV while in Stabilize mode and fly to an altitude of 20 feet. Switch to Return to Launch (RTL) mode. UAV should automatically fly to the launch point. It should then automatically land and disarm.Page 7 of 7

Land Mode Ensure that you are in a large open area. Ensure t he GPS has a good lock. Launch the UAV while in Stabilize mode and fly to an altitude of 20 feet. Switch to Land mode. UAV should immediately execute landing from its cur rent position. Once landed, the UAV should automatically disarm.

IX. Pilot Flight Proficiency Levels

The following levels describe the level of proficie ncy achieved by the pilot. In order to conduct UAV operations, the pilot must complete all levels of training

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LEVEL l (A) Aircraft pre-flight inspection (B) Introduction to flight

LEVEL II (A) Straight & Level Flight, Left & Right Turns (at an altitude of approx 300’) (B) Giant Circles - Left & Right (at an altitude o f approx 300’)

LEVEL III (A) Oval Pattern- Left & Right (should be offered at 200’ or less, unless noted.) (B) Figure Eights/ Reverse Figure Eights

LEVEL IV (A) Rectangular Pattern – Left & Right with Thrott le (B) Three Point Fly-over Figure Eight Pattern (C) Traffic Pattern & Approach

LEVEL V (A) Slow Flight (at safe altitude) & Stall Recovery (B) Orientation and Basic Maneuvers (at safe altitu de} Loop, Climbing Turn, Roll, Stall Turn, Spin/Spiral Dive (C) Taxi & Take off

LEVEL VI (A) Trim Adjustments (B) Normal Landings (C) Forced Landings & Emergency Procedures

LEVEL VII (A) Additional Flight modes Altitude Hold, Loiter, RTL and Land (B) Additional Flight Mode Auto Mission Circling an d Grid Survey