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ACCUPOINT, INC .

FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANUAL

Section 1: Training

1.1 Pilot Training

A. Prior to UAS training, Pilots will review and become familiar with:

1. This FOPM; 

2. Operations Manual; and

3. Restrictions/Conditions in FAA’s Grant of Exemption

B. A Pilot will have 25 hours logged practice flight time in a UAS of which 5 hours will 

be in a DJI S1000 prior to commercial operation. These 25 hours will be conducted 

during dedicated training sessions with an Observer.

1. The Pilot will practice evasive and emergency maneuvers to ensure pilot can 

maintain proper distance from people and structures.

2. The Pilot will practice flying in a manner consistent with how the S1000 will 

be operated in commercial operations.

3. All training will be done in compliance with the FOPM, Operations Manual, 

applicable FAR’s and FAA Grant of Exemption.

1.2 Observer Training

A. Prior to UAS training, an Observer will review and become familiar with:

1. This FOPM; 

2. Restrictions/Conditions in FAA’s Grant of Exemption; and

3. Applicable FAR’s including:

i. 91.111, Operating Near Other Aircraft;

ii. 91.113, Right-of-Way Rules: Except Water Operations; and

iii. P1.115, Right-of-Way Rules: Water Operations

B. An Observer will train as long as necessary to serve proficiently as an Observer and 

log his or her hours. These hours will be conducted during dedicated training 

sessions. There is no minimum amount of training hours required.

1. The Observer will practice communicating with the pilot to ensure that the 

aircraft remains clear of conflicting traffic, terrain and obstructions. 

2. The Observer will practice evasive and emergency maneuvers to ensure the PIC 

can maintain proper distance from people and structures.

3. All training will be done in compliance with the FOPM, Operations Manual, 

applicable FAR’s and FAA Grant of Exemption.
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Section 2: Qualifications and Responsibilities

2.1 Pilot-in-Command Qualifications

A. FAA Certification: The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at 

least a current third-class medical certificate. 

B. The PIC must have completed training in accordance with Section 1.

C. The PIC must be proficient in flying a UAS and have flown a UAS at least 2 hours in 

the previous 90 days.

2.2 Pilot-in-Command Responsibilities

The PIC is responsible to ensure that each flight is conducted in accordance with the 

FOPM, Operations Manual, Grant of Exemption and applicable FAR’s.

2.3 Observer Qualifications

To act as an Observer during a flight, the Observer must meet the training requirements 

established in Section 1.

2.4 Observer Responsibilities

A. The Observer is responsible for notifying the PIC of any known condition that might 

impact the safety of a flight and/or be in violation of the FOPM, Operations Manual, 

Grant of Exemption or applicable FAR’s.

B. The Observer will communicate with the pilot during flight operations to ensure that 

the aircraft remains in line of sight at all times and clear of persons, structures or any 

identifiable hazard.

Section 3: Operating Procedures

3.1 Pre-Flight

A. The PIC will ensure that an adequate preflight inspection of the aircraft has been 

completed in accordance with the Operations manual and ensure the aircraft is in a 

safe condition for flight. This pre-flight includes the ground control station. 

B. The PIC will verify that any previously reported mechanical discrepancies have been 

fixed.

C. The PIC will conduct a briefing with the Observer and any other essential crew to 

review the plan for the flight including: flight area, weather, potential obstacles and 

hazards, flight time, battery time and any other information affecting the safety of 
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flight.

D. Prior to flight the PIC will confirm the aircraft altimeter will be set to zero.

3.2 Flight Operations

A. Each flight will have a designated PIC and Observer. The PIC must be designated 

before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the 

flight.

B. The PIC may deem other crew essential to the safe operation of the aircraft to 

include camera operator, instructor, trainee or persons necessary for the safe 

operation of the flight.

C. Flights will be conducted within visual line of sight of the PIC and/ or the Observer, 

unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.

D. The PIC and Observer will be able to communicate verbally at all times throughout 

the flight. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during the flight.

E. All flights will be conducted during daylight hours.

F. Visibility will be adequate to ensure that the PIC and/or Observer can maintain visual 

contact with the aircraft at all times and ensure that the aircraft will remain clear of 

obstructions and people.

G. The aircraft will remain clear of clouds at all times.

H. Flights will be terminated at or before 25% battery power reserve.

I. Flights will operate at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL.

J. Flights will remain in Class G airspace.

K. Flights will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport unless a letter of 

agreement with the airport’s management is obtained. 

L. Flights that fly over private or controlled-access property will be conducted 

with land owner’s/controller’s permission.

M. All non-essential crew will remain clear of the flight area during operations.

N. Flights will not be operated over densely populated areas.

O. Flights will not be conducted into visible moisture.

P. Flights will not go beyond 3/4 statute mile from point of intended landing.

Q. Flights will not be operated at speeds greater than 25 mph.

3.3 Post-Flight

The PIC will note any mechanical irregularity with the aircraft in the aircraft record. 
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Section 4: Maintenance Procedures

4.1 Aircraft Records

A. Each aircraft shall have its own record that documents all maintenance, overhauls, 

alterations and mechanical discrepancies. All notations will include total time in 

service, description of work accomplished, and signature of person authorizing the 

aircraft return to service.

B. Each aircraft will be maintained in accordance with the S1000 Operating Manual and 

manufacturer’s recommendations and maintenance bulletins. 

C. The PIC will perform maintenance and inspection of the aircraft. 

D. The PIC will perform a detailed inspection after every 10 flight hours and make an 

appropriate entry reflecting the inspection in the aircraft records.

E. Maintenance performed by the PIC is limited to repairing small cracks, replacing a 

propeller, and updating software and firmware.

F. All other maintenance will be performed by the manufacturer.