Rev 1.3 March 10th, 2015

**Motion Picture and Television Operation Manual (MPTOM)** 

SkySight LLC 1035 Pearl Street, Suite 311 Boulder, CO 80302

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**Table of Contents**
**I. Introduction** 
A. Goal of Manual B. Company Organization C. Persons Authorized D. Area of Operations E. Plan of Activities F. Permission to Operate G. Security H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel I. Certification/Airworthiness J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements K. Communications L. Accident Notification M. Recall/Stop Procedures N. Special Provisions

**II. Company Organization** 
A. Chief Pilot B. Pilot in Command **Appendix A** List of Approved Pilots **Appendix B** List of Approved Aircraft **Appendix C** Permission Acquisition Form (sample) **Appendix D** Revision Letter (sample)

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### I. Introduction
**A. Goal of Manual** This manual has been developed by SkySight LLC in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization of the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. SkySight pilots and other company personnel when applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television flight operations are performed that require a Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above. **B. Company Organization** James Jensen- Co-Owner and CEO Soren Jensen - Co-Owner , Production Manager, and Chief Pilot SkySight LLC 1035 Pearl Street, Suite 311 Boulder, CO 80302 303.385.7286 **C. Persons Authorized** 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 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet 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.

SkySight LLC Page 3**D. Area of Operations** SkySight’s approved area of operations will be the United States of America and its territories.
**E. Plan of Activities** Prior to any scheduled filming, SkySight will submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activities should include the following: (1) Dates and times for all flights. (2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event. (3) Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft. (4) Make, model, and serial or N-number of aircraft to be used. (5) Name and contact information of pilots involved in the filming production event. (6) A statement that the waiver holder 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 from the waiver holder. (7) Signature of waiver 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/maximum altitudes essential to accomplish the operations. **F. Permission to Operate** Before any flight operations is conducted at less than 500 feet under the provisions of the certificate of waiver 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:

SkySight LLC Page 4(1) Property owners (2) Law enforcement officials (3) Fire department officials (4) Local, State and Federal government (5) Air traffic control SkySight 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 C and may be used when obtaining written permission. SkySight personnel will assure a sufficient number of those 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. These forms will be made available for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request. **G. Security** Prior to any flight operation, SkySight will coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations 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 shall cover:



### • Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the attached special provisions



### • Operations manual

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### • Plan of activities



### • Aircraft parking and starting



### • Radio Communications



### • Takeoff procedures



### • Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event



### • Approach and landing procedures



### • Recall procedures



### • Emergency procedures



### • Risks to participating personnel



### • How to control nonparticipating persons

**I. Certification/Airworthiness** All sUAS aircraft operated by SkySight and used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purpose of filming, will not be required to hold airworthiness certificates per our petition for exemption from 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H (issuance of Airworthiness Certificates required by 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1)). All sUAS aircraft will have their make/model/serial information registered with the FAA, and when the FAA issues registration numbers for the sUAS aircraft they will be displayed as large as practically possible to be viewed from both above and below. Each sUAS aircraft will have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates or times they must be performed. A section for discrepancies is also found in the flight log. 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.

SkySight LLC Page 6**J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements** The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following: (1) A minimum of 40 hours of flight time with the specific sUAS equipment SkySight LLC operates.
(2) The experience of the pilot will be certified by SkySight through background checks and, if necessary, testing. (3) Have hold an FAA approved ASEL (Aircraft, Single Engine, Land) certificate. (4) Hold a current U.S. issued driver’s license
(5) Maintains up-to-date flight logs, and provides SkySight with copies of all logs that pertain to operation for SkySight. (6) Be at least 21 years old. **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.

SkySight LLC Page 7**L. Accident Notification** Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply. **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 SkySight motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized. The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in the SkySight motion picture and television operations manual (see Appendixes A and B) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All sUAS 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). Takeoff and landing areas for sUAS equipment will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area. SkySight 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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### II. Company Organization
**A. Chief Pilot** Duties and Responsibilities: • Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual. • Act as liaison between SkySight and the FAA on matter concerning this manual. • 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. • Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for SkySight. • Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed properly. • Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by SkySight under the provisions of this manual. • Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such. • The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility. **B. Pilot in Command** Duties and Responsibilities: • Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition, and all inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per the requirements of SkySight and any appropriate FAR's. • Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation under the provisions of this manual. • Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the procedures, policies and conditions contained herein. • Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes, locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the primary
concern.

SkySight LLC Page 9• Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition, and have it on site at any job or operation requiring the waiver. • The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains responsibility. 

### Appendix A List of Approved Pilots: **Chief Pilot**
Name: Soren Jensen - Co-Owner of SkySight LLC FAA issued ASEL certificate number: 3101173 U.S. Issued Driver’s License number: 10-175-0334 (Colorado) Contact Number: 541.326.9700 

### Appendix B List of Approved Aircraft
**Make and Model** 1. Freefly Systems Cinestar 8 Octocopter, DJI A2 Flight Controller **Registration Number** The above aircraft will be designated with FAA approved registration number N6717F, and a copy of the completed form AC8050-1 will be made available on request.

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### Appendix C Permission Acquisition Form: In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of SkySight LLC permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property, or in some jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or television production.
Name:

Title:
Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:
Date of Operation:
Signature __________________________________________________

Date __________________________
SKYSIGHT LLC Representative Receiving Permission:

__________________________________________________________

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### Appendix D
Revision Letter Rev#: Section: Action: Remarks:__________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________ Remove and Replace Delete and Destroy Insert New Page Manual Version# ___________________ Issued To ___________________________ Revised By _________________________________
SkySight LLC approval by: _________________________________ Signature: _________________________________

Date _______________________
This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than two days after signature date.

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