# F light

O perations

&

P rocedures

M anual

Dacoda Bartels

811 Albertsons Pkwy

Suite C

Broussard, LA 70518Dacoda Bartels Section: 1

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1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS AND PAGE REVISION 1.0

1.1 Table of Contents

1.2 Page Revision Log

INTRODUCTION 2.0

2.1 Purpose

2.2 Distribution

2.3 Revision Control

GENERAL INFORMATION 3.0

3.1 Management Personnel

3.2 Duties and Responsibilities

OPERATIONS & PROCEDURES 4.0

4.1 General

4.2 Operational Control

4.3 Pilot Qualifications

4.4 Visual Observer (VO) Qualifications

4.5 Sterile Flight Environment

4.6 UAS Operating Parameters and Authorized Personnel

4.7 UAS Operational RequirementsDacoda Bartels Section: 1

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1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) S ECTION

PREFLIGHT / POST FLIGHT & CHECKLISTS PROCEDURES 5.0

5.1 Preflight

5.2 Authorized Weather Sources

5.3 Weight & Balance

5.4 Post Flight

TECHNICAL INFORMATION & MAINTENANCE 6.0

6.1 General Maintenance

6.2 UAS Technical Data & Limitation s

6.3 DJI S1000 UAS Technical Data

6.4 UAS Maintenance

APPENDICES



### 1. Dacoda Bartels UAS Flight Log

2. Dacoda Bartels UAS Pilot Currency Log

3. Dacoda Bartels UAS Maintenance LogDacoda Bartels Section: 1

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2.1 Purpose 1

2.2 Distribution 2

2.3 Revision Control 3

2.1 PURPOSE

2.1.1 The main purpose of this manual is to govern how Dacoda Bartels operates and conducts

business using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the purpose of scripted, closed

- set fil ming

for the motion picture and television industry.

2.1.2 The controls, procedures and conditio ns set forth in this manual are the primary assurance

that per sons on the surface will not be jeopardized.

2.1.3 This manual has been prepared to cover the policies and procedures governing the

operation of the Flight Department of Dacoda Bartels under its UAS Operations Exemption issued

b y the FAA. This manual will be kept current with revisions as necessary. The purpose of this

manual is to assure the utmost in safety of operation and in the general efficiency of the Flight

Departme nt. It provides firm guidelines to enable all company per sonnel to carr y out their

assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with the company Flight Operations and

Procedures Manual and Dacoda Bartels ’ granted FAA operations exemption.

2.1.4 This manual is intended to provide th e most practical, efficient and affective operating

procedures commens urate with the highest feasible degree of safety. It does not, however,

pr ovide a substitute for sound judgment.

2.1.5 Great care has been taken to assure that this manual is not contr ary to any applicable

Federal Regulations, app licable Foreign Regulations, or Dacoda Bartels’ granted operation

exemption.Dacoda Bartels Section: 2

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2.2 DISTRIBUTION

2.2.1 A copy of this manual, or appropriate portions of the manual, will be furnished to all areas of

responsibilit y within the company, including but not limited to:

Management Personnel

Flight Crews

Flight Standards District Office (FAA)

2.2.2 One copy of this manual will be ma intained in current form at the principal operations base,

located at :

811 Albertsons Pkwy

Suite C

Broussard, LA 70518

2.2.3 A copy of this manual will be is sued (including all changes and additions) to all flight

crewmembers and some key maintena nce and ground personnel. All these recipi ents are

required to keep their manua l copy up to date with the changes and additions furnished to them.

2.2.4 All Dacoda Bartels’ flight and ground c rew must use this manual in the conducting of all

operations.

2.2.5 Dacoda Bartels’ will require that all UAS pil ots be tested at least ann ually on their

knowledge of this manual.

2.2.6 Dacoda Bartels has also furnished the Baton Rouge, LA Flight Standards District of the

Federal Aviation Administration with a cu rrent and complete copy of this manual. The Dire ctor of

Operations will furnish the FAA with all changes and addit ions to this manual in a timely manner.

2.2.7 Dacoda Bartels also keeps a current a nd complete copy of this manual with each UAV that

it operates. The Pilot

- in

- Command will make this manua l copy available to ground and flight

personnel for their use when the UAS is away from home base.Dacoda Bartels Section: 2

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2.3 REVISION CONTROL

2.3.1 Dacoda Bartels will adopt FAR 135.2 1(a), whereas revisions will be prepared by the

Director of Operat ions. Each revision will have a revision number, date, and page number s being

revised. Revisions will be consecutively numbered.

2.3.2 It will be the responsibility of eac h manual holder to keep his/her manual current as per the

Page Revision Lo g in Section 1. A Document Custody Form is required to be on file for those

personnel issued this manual. In order to facilitate rec ord

- keeping and ensure that all manuals

are current, a Revision Notic e will be distributed with each revision and will instruct person nel as

to which pages are to be removed or replaced. After the new or revised pages have been added

and the outdated pages remo ved, the person responsible for this manual will complete the receipt

por tion of the revision notice and either mail or deliver it to the Director of Operations.

2.3.3 All manual revisions will be submitted to the FAA for review prior to being implemented.

2.3.4 Revision control is accomplished in the upper right hand corner of each page. The date

represents the date t he revision became effective and the revision number represents the

revision in which the page was replaced or altered.Dacoda Bartels Section: 3

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3.1 Management Personnel 1

3.2 Duties and Responsibilities 2

3.3.2 Director of Operations 2

3.3.3 Chief Pilot 3

3.3.4 Safety Manager 4

3.3.5 UAS Pilot (PIC) 4

3.3.6 Visual Officer / Safety Officer 5

3.3.7 UAS Gimbal Operator 6

3.1 MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

3.1.1 Dacoda Bartels has appointed the following persons to the management positions listed.

A. Director of Operations

– Robert Minyard

B. Chief Pilot

– Dacoda Bartels

C. Safety Manager

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3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.2.1 Each of the following people has the authority to act for Dacoda Bartels in his/her respective sphere and

exercises operational control.

3.2.2 Director of Operations

– Duties and Responsibilities

A. Ensures that each employee is properly instructed to perform his/her duties and responsibilities.

B

. Must be very familiar with UAS operations including flight operations and maintenance.

C. R esponsible for overall safety an d implements recommen dations of the Safety Manager

D. R esponsible for the efficiency of company operations.

E. Ensures the Chief Pilot c omplies with his/her duties and r esponsibilities.

F. Makes safety recommendations to the Safety Manager.

G. Responsible for initiating, conducting, and terminating each Dacoda Bartels UAS flight.

( can be delegated to the Chief P ilot)

H

. Supervises the Chief Pilot and other Dacoda Bartels UAS personnel.

I. Ensures that all flight operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all Federal Aviati on

Regulations, FAR Exemptions, Dacoda Bartels Flight Operations and Procedures Manual.

J

. Has the authority to act for Dacoda Bartels including the signing of FAA correspondence and

operations specifications.

K

. Communicates with the FAA Flight St andards District Office and the National Transportation Safety

Board. Files all required reports and documents.

L

. Devises revisions to this manual as needed, submi ts the proposed revisions to the FSDO, receives

conf irmation from the FSDO that the revisions are acceptable, and then distributes those revisio ns to all

manual holders.

M

. Schedules aircraft availability, includ ing scheduling the aircraft for required i nspections or maintenance

items.

N

. Coordinates with the Chief Pil ot for the timely correction of mechanical irregularities and discrepancies.

O

. Issues operations notices as needed.

P

. Makes safety recommendations to Safety Manager.Dacoda Bartels Section: 3

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3. 2.3 Chief Pilot

– Duties and Responsibilities

A. Reports to the Director of Operations.

B. Must be an FAA licensed Commercial Pilot.

C. Must have extensive knowledge and pilot history as a UAS operator.

D. Responsible for initiating, conducting, and terminating each Dacoda Bartels , UAS flight.

E. Supervises flight crew personnel.

F. Ensures performance of all tra ining activities of flight crew personnel.

G. Assists the Director of Operat ions in formulating operational policies, coordinates those polici es, and

coordinates operational training.

H. Ensures that all UAS are in co mpliance with the 

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accordan ce with the provisions provided and the gu idelines addressed in this manual.

I. Disseminates information t o all crewmembers pertaining to NOTAMS, TFR ’ s, Hazardous wea ther

conditions and all special security airspace.

J. Maintains proficiency as a UAS pilot.

K. Schedules flight crewmembers, including assigning a UAS pilot.

L. Prepares and maintains proficien cy records, pilot files, flight schedules, reports, and corr espondence

pertaining to flight operations activities.

M. Keeps the base copy of this Operations Manual current.

N. Ensure s that all flight crew personn el are certified and supervised according to the requirements

specified in the 

### Dacoda Bartels FAA exemption and in accordance with our own company SOP ’ s which

meet and exceed the requirements.

O. Ensures that all 

### Dacoda Barte ls UAS are operate d at a maximum weight not to exceed 55 lbs.

P. Ensures that all 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS do not exceed 50mph and are operated at or below 400 feet

AGL.

Q. Ensures that all 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS are operated in daylight conditions and always in line of sight

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3.2.4 Safety Manager

– Duties and Responsibilities

A. Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.

B

. Must have extensive experience with UAS operations and flight experience.

C. Reports to the Director of Operations.

D

. Works with the Director of Operations to improve the company ’ s safety program.

E. Analyze possible safety hazards.

F. Maintains an open form of communication between major production studio safety officers.

G. Attends UAS safety seminars.

3.2.5 UAS Pilot (PIC)

– Duties and Responsibilities

61.113 (a) and (b)

A. The Pilot in Command (PIC) must p ossess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

- class

medical certificate. The PIC must also meet the flight revi ew requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.56 in an

aircraft in which th e PIC is rated on his/her pilot certificate.

B. Prior to operations conducted fo r the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), th e PIC must

have accumulated a nd logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61. 51 (b), a minimum of 200 flight cycles

and 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and a least ten hours logged as a UA S pilot with a similar

UAS type (single blade or multi

- rotor). Pri or documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with

applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience building flights can

also b e conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. During

training, proficiency, and e xperience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are

considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from non

- partici pants

in accordance w ith 14 CFR 91.119.

C. Prior to operations conducted fo r the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), th e PIC must

have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), a minimum of five hours as UAS

pilot operating t he make and model of UAS to be utilized for operations under the ex emption and three take

offs and three landings in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, experience

- building, and take

- off a nd

landing currency flights can be conducted under this gr ant of e xemption to the required flight time and 90 day

currency. During training, proficiency, experience building, and take

- off and landing c urrency flights all persons

not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with

appropriate distance from non

- participants in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119.Dacoda Bartels Section: 3

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D. Prior to any flight operations au thorized by the grant of Dacoda Bartels’ exemption, the PIC and VO m ust

have suc cessfully completed a qualification process, as outlined in the operator ’ s manual. As this is a

requirement stipulated by the operator, the test must be developed and implemented by a qualified person

designated at the sole discretion of the operator. A record of completion of this qualification process must be

d ocumented and made available to the Administrator upon request.

E. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspe ct the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the insp ection

reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the

necessary mai ntenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condit ion for safe flight. The

Ground Control Station, if utilized, mu st be included in the preflight inspection.

F. The PIC reports to the Chief Pilot.

G. Ensures that the UAS to be operat ed is in compliance with Dacoda Bartels’ FAA exemption and is opera ted

in a way that complies with the provision of the exemption.

H. The PI C shall be in good physic al and mental health before any flight.

I. No one can act as PIC within 8 hou rs after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage.

J. No one may act as PIC of a Dacoda Bartels’ UAS while under the influence of alcohol or any drug t hat

a ffects the persons ’ faculties in any way contrary to safety.

3.2.6 Visual Officer (VO)/Safety Officer

– Duties and Responsibilities

A. Must have extensive knowled ge of UAS operations and Motion Picture set safety procedures.

B. Always positions himself/herself in a po sition to have full visual line of sight on all UAS operations.

C. Acts as another pair of eyes for the PIC who also maintains visual line of sight at all times.

D. Has a constant, secure, open c ommunication to the PIC an d the Gimbal operator at all times and h as the

authority to terminate a flight should he feel that the Operations cannot be completed inside of the authorized

Dacoda Bartels exemption or if the operations pose any safety hazard to people or property.Dacoda Bartels Section: 3

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3.2.7 UAS Gimbal Operator

– Duties and Responsibilities

A. Must have extensive knowledge o f UAS Operations and understand all aspects of the Gimbal being

carried by the UAS.

B. Has a constant, secure, open comm unication to the PIC and the VO at all times and has the authori ty

to terminate a flight should he/she feel that the operations ca nnot be completed inside of the authorized

Dacoda Bartels exemptio n or if the operations pose any safety hazard to people or property.Dacoda Bartels Section: 4

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SECTION 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS Start Page #

4.1 General 1

4.2 Operational Control 2

4.3 Pilot Qualifications 3

4.4 Visual Observer (VO) Qualifications 3

4.5 Sterile Flight Environment 3

4.6 UAS Operating Parame ters and Authorized Personnel 4

4.7 UAS Operational Requirements 5

4.1 GENERAL

4.1.1 All 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS flight operations shall be conducted in accordance with this

manual an d the provisions outlaid in the 

### Dacoda Bartels granted FAA exemption.

4.1.2 All UAS operations will take pla ce exclusively within a secured area as set out in the

MPTOM.

4. 1.3 All applicable rules, regulations, exemp tion provisions, procedures and policies wi ll be

carefully followed unless emergency considerations or very sound judgment recommends

deviation. When confro nted with a matter of choice or interpretation in determini ng a course of

action where the decisions are a matter of judgment, the safer alternative will always be chosen.

4.1.4 Economic or service cons iderations cannot be allowed to compromise safety. How ever, this

policy should not be interpreted as an invitation to disregard cost. If the company is to succeed,

all personnel must cont inually seek the most efficient and economical means of operation;

however, it is to be interpreted as firm and standing instruction to the effect that safety and

complianc e with all safety regulations will always, without exception, take precede nce over

economic and all other considerations.

4.1.5 The policies and procedures contained herein provide basic operational philosophies and

include general procedures and regulati ons applicable to all 

### Dacoda Bartels pilots and

operations personnel.Dacoda Bartels Section: 4

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4.2 OPERATIONAL CONTROL

4.2.1 Operational Control is defined in FAR 1 as “ the exercise of authority over initiating,

conducting, and terminating a flight. ” Operational Control is exercised through both active and

passive means. Passive control consis ts of developing and publishing policies and procedures for

o perational control personnel to follow. In the performance of their duties and assuring adequate

information and facilities are a vaila ble to conduct the planned operation. Active control consist s of

making those decisions and performing those actions necessa ry to operate a specific flight such

as crew scheduling, reviewing NOTAMs, and flight planning.

4.2.2 Operational Control systems v ary with the type of operation authorized. In accordance with

company policy, the major responsibility for operational control is with the Director of

Operations, Chief Pilot, or a designee . The Director of Operations may delegate the active co ntrol

of fli ght to the pilot in command but always retains full responsibility.

Tier 1 Operational Control: Dir ector of Operations/Chief Pilot Responsible For:

A. Determine that the crew and UAS are legal for flight.

B. Initiating, conducting, and terminating all Dacoda Bartels flights.

Tier 1 Operational control can be delegated to a PI C, but the Director of Operations/Chi ef Pilot

retains responsibility

Tier 2 Operational Control: Pilot in Command

A. Determine the mission can be done safely and legally, based o n pre

- flight planning

(weather, performance, weight & balance, aircraft inspections/components, etc.

4.2.3 We do not engage in franchising or sharing of our company ’ s authority for the conduct of

operations under our operations specifications, to or with any person or entity.

A. We do not use any DBA.

B. We do not transfer, surrender, abrogate, or share operational control responsibility to or with

any other party.

C. Each of our pilots is listed by name and airman certificate number at our principle bas e of

operations.Dacoda Bartels Section: 4

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4.3 PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

4.3.1 Pilot in Command (PIC) will possess at le ast a private pilot certificate and at least a current

third

- class medical certificate. The PIC must also meet the flight review requi remen ts specified in

14 CFR 61.56 in aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his/her pilot certificate.

4.3.2 Prior to operations conducted fo r the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar

operations), PIC m ust have accumulated and logged a minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hours

of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least ten hou rs logged as a UAS pilot with a similar

UAS type (single blade or multi

- rotor).

4.3.3 Prior to operations conducted fo r the purpose of motion picture filming (or si milar

operations), th e PIC must have accumulated and logged a minimum of five hours as U AS pilot

operating the make and model of UAS to be utilized for operati ons, with three landings in the

preceding 90 days.

4.4 VISUAL OBSERVER (VO) QUALIFICATIONS

4.4.1 The Visual Observer must have extensive knowledge of UAS operations.

4.4.2 The Visual Observer must be a 

### Dacoda Bartels design at ed approved crew member and

not a person assigned by productions.

4.4.3 The Visual Observer must be effici ent in radio c ommunications and able to recognize any

unsafe or unappr oved operations. In addition to having the operational control ability to terminate

the operations.

4.5 STERILE FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 It is understood that prior to each mis sion the PIC is responsible for ensuring the flight

environment is free of all distractions and safety hazards.

4.5.2 A call must be made on the production company’s communication system, advising all

production personnel that a UAS is about to takeoff an d that no person is allowed to en ter the

safe zone. In addition, during flight all persons must maintain “ radio silence ” unless a safety

hazard exists.

4.5.3 All 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS crew members are re quired to turn off all personal electronics or

any devi se that c ould cause a distraction during operations.Dacoda Bartels Section: 4

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4.6 UAS OPERATING PARAMETERS AND AUTHORZED PERSONNEL

91.119(c)

4.6.1 The UAS may not be operated directly ov er any person except authorized and consenting

production personnel or below an altitude that is haza rdous to persons or property on the surface

in the event of a UAS failure or emergency.

4.6.2 

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, Chief Pilot/PIC an d the designated production and security personnel will

maintai n a secure parameter for flight operations to ensure that no unauthorized persons are

allowed within 100 feet of the flight operations.

4.6.3 All 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS flights will be opera ted within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the pilot

and/or VO. All U AS flights will be limited to a maximum altitude of 400 feet AGL and only

consenting production personnel will be allowed within 100 feet of the UAS operations.

4.6.4 The 100 foot radius may be r educed to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety

determi nation, as stated in 

### Dacod a Bartels MPTOM, with the advance permission of the local

Flight Standard s District Office (FSDO). An equivalent le vel of safety may be determined by

evaluating the filming flight oper ations area as to the degree of protection provided by, terrain

features , bu ildings, etc. that will provide a safety barrier to the, non

- participatin g public and/or

property in the event of unplanned debris being dispelled.

4.6.5 The primary consideration remains the conduct of flight operations that do not

endanger the no n

- participating public or property.

4.6.6 The UAS may not operate in Class B, C , or D airspace without written approval from the

FAA. The UAS ma y not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of a no n

- towered

airport as denoted on a current FAA published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement

with that airport ’ s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a

NOTAM as required by the operator ’ s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management

must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

4.6.7 The UAS will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This

requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other t ha n correct ive

lenses, as specified on the PIC ’ s FAA

- issued medical certificate.

4.6.8 All operations must utilize a visu al observer (VO). The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS

requirem ents, as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be

able to communicate at all times.Dacoda Bartels Section: 4

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4.7 UAS OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

91.151(a), 91.121

4.7.1 All UAS and their respective eq uipment must be checked for any damage, ware, or

malfunctions prior to arriving on job site. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to

ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe

operation of the UAS, the UAS is proh ibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has

been pe rformed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The groun d Control

Station, if utilized, must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations

must be properly documented in the UAS records.

4.7.2 The PIC must refer to the pre

- take

- o ff check list before the UAS is operative.

4.7.3 Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point will be esta blished and confirmed for

accuracy by the UAS PIC. Once the UAS is placed in the designated landing and departure zone,

the UAS crew must ensure th at the flight computer records the alti tude and the exact GPS

latitude and longitude. This perimeter must be set so the PIC is provided altitude information via a

digitally enco ded telemetric data feed, which downlinks from the UAS to a groun d

- based on

- das h

screen display. The altitude information will be gener ated by the equipment installed on board the

UAS as specified using GPS triangulation.

4.7.4 If the UAS loses communications or los es its GPS signal, the UAS will return to a pre

determined location wi thin the security perimeter and land or be recovered as programme d by a

designated technician or UAS crewmember. 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS carry the DJI Flight Computer

which is preprogrammed with multiple fail safe modes. If at any time the UAS loses the link to the

PIC ’ s con troller, the UAS will enter its failsafe mode and return to the designa ted safe and secure

takeoff and l anding zone. In the event that 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS loses satellite or GPS

information, a programmed LED warning light will alert the crew to the issue. The crew can than

manually fly t he UAS to the safe landing zone to trouble shoot the error.

4.7.5 If an emergency should present itself at any time throughout the flight, the PIC has the

option of starting a failsafe which wil l allow the UA S to return to its recorded start position. This

emergency could consist of an accidental loss of visual contact or a situation where the PIC is

physically unable to remain in control of the UAS.

4.7.6 Each UAS operation will be completed wit hin 30 minute s flight time or with 25% battery

power remaining, whichever occurs first.

4.7.7 The UAS will remain clear and yiel d the right of way to all other manned operations and

activities at all times. (Including, but not limited to, ultra light vehic les, parachut e activities,

parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.).

4.7.8 UAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR 1.1. All operations

will be conduc ted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual fligh t

rules (SVFR) are not authorized.Dacoda Bartels Section: 4

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4.7.9 The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving platform or vehicle.

4.7.10 The UAS will not be operated less t han 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally

from a clouds or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

4.7.11 All 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS ’ s will be marked in an obvious location with the word

“ Experimental ” and with its respe ctive serial number so a pilot, observer, and others working with

the UAS will see the identification.

4.7.12 All documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203, as applicable, will be available to

the PIC at the ground co ntrol station of the UAS anytime the UAS is operating. These documents

will be available to the Administrator or an y law enforcement official upon request.

4.7.13 For all UAS operations, 

### Dacoda Bartels m anagement personnel will obtain an Air Traffic

Organization (ATO ) issued Certificate of Waiver. Management will request a Noti ce to Airman

(NOTAM) to go into effect not more than 72 hours in adva nce, but not less than 48 hours prior to

the operations.

4.7.14 Any 1) incident, 2) accident, or 3) flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the ope rational area as defined by the applicable CO A must be reported to the

Federal Aviation Administration ’ s (FAA) UAS Integration O ffice (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours.

Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. Further flight operations may not be conducted

until the incident, accident, or transgre ssion is reviewed by AFS

- 80 and authorization to resume

operations is provided.Dacoda Bartels Section: 5

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5.1 Pre

- flight Procedures 1

5.2 Authorized Weather Sources 3

5.3 Weight and Balance 3

5.4 Post Flight 4

5.1 PRE

- FLIGHT PROCEDURES 91.103(a)

5.1.1 Prior to any UAS flight operation, the PIC will do a thorough inspection of at least the

following components:

A. Ensure all booms and their attach points are free from damage and securely fastened.

B. Ensure all propellers are balanced, undamaged, secured correctly to each motor.

C. Check the c ondition of all motor mounts for wear and properly tightened fasteners

D. Ensure all electronic speed controls are properly connected and protected from the elements

E. Check for damaged, loose wires, and broken or damaged soldering connections

F. Look for damaged conduit and exposed wire on all electronics

G. Ensure that the GPS antenna is firmly locked into position

H. All double sided tape and fasteners are secure

I. Check the operation of the landing gear and the servos and linkages that drive them

J. Ensure the transmitter is fully charged and all switched are in the correct mode

K. Verify that the link is established between the controller and the UAS

L. Use the designated UAS support laptop to access the UAS flight computer and check all

parameters and fail safes per the manufacture ’ s recommendations.

M. Ensure that no flight electronics are contaminated or appear to be water damaged

N. Confirm that radio communications are established with the UAS crewDacoda Bartels Section: 5

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O. All Antennas are set in the correct orientation

P . Remove lens cap

Q. Check battery voltage on all batteries to be used and ensure they are securely fastened

R. Check CG

S. Check LED indicator lights for correct flight computer operation

5.1.2 The PIC is responsible for completing a safety brief prior to a mission with the entire

production crew in attendance. All operations should be discussed as well as emergency and

precautionary measures.

5.1.3 An in depth flight brief shall be discussed with all parties directly involved in the flight activi ty

which will include the PIC, Gimbal Operator, the VO, the 1 st AD, the Director, any emergency

personnel on site, production security, and an assigned FSO (Fire Safety Officer) if available.

5.1.4 This brief should include radio communications, emergency shutdown procedures, and use

of hand signals if required.

5.1.5 The DO and the Chief Pilot may assist the PIC in determining if weather conditions are safe

and fall inside the 

### Dacoda Bartels operation exemption

5.1.6 All flight operations will be conduc ted under Visual Meteorological

Conditions (VMC). No flights will be conducted under Special VFR

Conditions (SVFR) and 

### Dacoda Bartels will not be operated less than 500ft below or less than

2,000ft horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 miles from the PIC.

5.1.7 Operations in high winds will be at the discretion of the PIC. No flight will commence if wind

conditions create danger or controllability issue for the pilot.

5.1.8 When determining wind limitations, the PIC will take into co nsideration terrain features,

obstructions, buildings, and safety barriers.Dacoda Bartels Section: 5

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5.2 AUTHORIZED WEATH ER SOURCES

5.2.1 

### Dacoda Bartels may use, but is not limited to, the following weather sources:

A. Sources approved by the NWS

B. NWS Field Facilities

C. Flight Service Stations (FSS)

D. Supplemental Aviation Weather Reporting Stations (SWARS)

E. Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Stations (LAWRS)

F. Automated Surface Observations

5.3 WEIGHT & BALANCE

5.3.1 The Center of Gravity (CG) is critical to the efficient and safe operation of the UAS. When

components are shifted, the CG will always be altered and must be checked and rebalanced.

5.3.2 The main components on the UAV which are moved on a regular basis are the Camera

Gimbal and the batteries. The CG must be tested before every flight by lifting the UAS with

fingers on the bottom of the ar ms. Check each pair of opposite arms. The CG should be no more

than 2 mm off in any pair of booms tested. The closer the CG is to the centerlines of the arms the

more efficient and stable the UAS will be.

5.3.3 Weight is critical to the operation of the U AS. Great care must be taken to weight the aircraft

after any changes to ensure it is below its maximum weight and the 55 lbs weight limitation.Dacoda Bartels Section: 5

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5.4 POST FLIGHT PROCEDURES

5.4.1 After each flight the UAS should be checked for any signs of damage or wear.

5.4.2 The 

### Dacoda Bartels UAS Flight Log Form (See Attached Flight Log Form) will be

completed for maintenance functions and if a discrepancy exist, it must be recorded on this flight

log.

5.4.3 All gear must be packaged and batteries disconnected from all UAS systems and

components.

5.4.4 Batteries must be returned to storage voltage to avoid unnecessary wear and tear and

prolong battery life. This must be don e under the supervision of a designated drone technician or

the PIC.

5.4.5 Communication with either the DO or the Chief Pilot must take place at the completion of a

job so that the company can account for its crew and UAS equipment. Any abnormal or

emerg ency situation must be reported to the DO, Chief Pilot, and safety officer immediately.Dacoda Bartels Section: 6

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SECTION 6: TABLE OF CONTENTS Start Page #

6.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1

6.2 UAS TECHNICAL DATE & LIMITATION 2

6.3 DJI S1000 UAS TECHNICAL DATA 3

6.4 UAS MAINTENANCE 5

6.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE

91.405(a)(1),

91.407(a)(1),

91409(a)(1) and (2),

91.417 (a) and (b)

6.1.1 In lieu of actual specific maintenance requirements and instruction, 

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management personnel will adopt an “ on condition ” maintena nce program for its UAS. Dacoda

Bartels will immediately follow and adopt any manufactures recommendations, instructions, and

procedures when and if those instructions and procedures become available.

6.1.2 

### Dacoda Bartels management personnel will be responsi ble for the airworthiness of all



### Dacoda Bartels UAS ’ s. This will include the airframe, motors, rotors, accessories, and installed

appliances.

6.1.3 All maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations of the UAS will be performed in

good maintenance practices and documented on the maintenance form (see attached)

Maintenance Log Form.

6.1.4 Following any maintenance, appropriate entries will be made on the Maintenance Log Form

and maintained in the permanent record file of the appropriate UAS.

6.1.5 Any defective or broken parts replaced will be properly disposed of in order ensure that the

part removed will be never be reused.Dacoda Bartels Section: 6

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6.1.6 An operational flight check will be made following any maintenance operation that could

change the flight characteristic of the UAS

.

6.1.7 The pilot in command shall review the UAS maintenance log prior to any and all flight

activity for disposition of discrepancy.

6.1.8 All UAS replacements parts, if required, will be of the same make, model, and type to

ensure the UAS ’ s safety and continuity.

6.1.9 The pilot in command is responsible for determining whether the UAS is in condition for

“ SAFE ” flight. He/she will not operate the UAS unless it is in airworthy condition and every

component installed is in working order.

6.2 UAS TECH NICAL DATA & LIMITATION

6.2.1 Dacoda Bartels operates 1 unmanned aerial systems for the purpose of aerial photography

of scripted, closed

- set filming for the motion picture and television industry

.

6.2. 2 Dacoda Bartels UAS do not carry crew nor do they carry any explosives materials or

flammable liquids fuels.

6.2.3 UAS operations will only take place exclusively within a secured area as set described in

the MPTOM.

6.2.4 T he Dacoda Bartels unmanned aerial system is of proprietary design, conceived and

constructed by Dacoda Bartels. The system is referred to as the DJI S1000 SN#001, and has

eight rotors and eight motors in an octocopter configuration.

A . DJI S1000 limitations :

1. This UAS will not exceed 55 pounds (25 Kg), including energy source(s) and equipment.

2. This UAS will never be fl own at a ground speed exceeding 50 knots and has the cap ability to

provide ground speed measurement on the Gimbal Operators LCD screen.

3. All Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground le vel (AGL)

crossed checked using the system onboard altitude measuring electronics.

4. This UAS is capable and has been tested to fly with one motor and prop and inop erative, in

case of an abnormal or an emergency situation.

5. This UAS has the ability to return to its starting point or predetermined “home” point should the

pilot enc ounter and abnormal or an emergency situation.Dacoda Bartels Section: 6

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6.3 DJI S1000 UAS TECHNICAL DATA

6.4.1 MOTORS:

A. Manufacturer: DJI

- Innovations

B. Number of motors: 8

C. Motor type: 41mm x 14mm

D. Motor Model Number: 4114

- 11

E. Motor KV/RPM: 400

F. Motor max @ 25.2V: 10,000 rpm

G. Motor Max Power: 500 Watts

H. Power rating: 4000 Watts ma ximum power consumption for all 8 motors

I. Current Max: 100 amps

J. Amp Draw Typical Average: 65 amps

6.3 .2 PROPELLERS:

A. Manufacturer: DJI

- Innovations

B. Material: Composite

C. Number of propellers: 8

D. Propeller model number: DJI 15 x 5.2

E. Number of blades: 2

– folding

F. Propeller Diameter: 15”

G. Propeller Pitch (fixed): 5.2”

H. Max RPM: 10,000 RPMDacoda Bartels Section: 6

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6.3 .3 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLS

A. Manufacturer: DJI

- Innovations

B. Number of speed controls: 8

C. Speed control model number: DJI 40A OPTO

D. Rating in amps: 40 Amps continuous

E. Signal Frequency: 30

- 450 Hz

F. Drive PWM Frequency: 8 KHz

6.3 .4 AUTOPILOT

A. Manufacturer: DJI

- Innovations

B. Autopilot Model Number: DJI A2

C. Components: GPS/Compass, IMU, Master Controller, Power Distribution System, LED

D. Indicator Lighting System, Data Transceiver, GCS Software

E. Power Consumption: 5W

F. Operating Temp Range:

- 5°C to +60°C

G. Software Compatible: Windows XP sp3 / Windows 7

H. Hovering Ac curacy: Vertical : ± 0.5m; Horizontal: ± 2mDacoda Bartels Section: 6

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6.4 UAS MAINTENANCE

6.4 .1 Dacoda Bartels , must follow the manufac turer’s UAS aircraft/component, maintenance,

overhaul, replacem ent, inspection, and life limit requirements. When unavailable, aircraft

maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/m aintenance requirements will

be followed per this manual. At a minimum, the fli ght crew must inspect and determine that all

components be low are in safe and operational order.

A. Actuators/Servo s: Security of mountin g, freedom of movement, correct travel.

B. Power Distribution Board: Ch eck Connections and security to airframe power p lant (motors);

Freedom of movement, proper direction of rotation, proper attachment

C. Propellers: Check for crac ks or damage and broken or missing pieces

D. Electronic speed controller; Secur ity of mounting and connections Batteries:

E. A Battery checker will be used to check voltage, and condition of cells

F. Transmitter; Proper voltage, sec ure link to UAS, corr ect switch positions

G. Any other components as determined by the PIC

6.4 .2 The PIC will record any new maintena nce items after a flight on the Dacoda Bartels UAV

Flight log. Until the discrepancy is repaired or corrected the UAS will be grounded from a ll flight

activity. Re cords of all preventative maintenance, repairs, and alterations will be kept at Dacoda

Bartels’ principle base of operations.

6.4 .3 Only designated Dacoda Bartels techni cians, management personal, the VO, and the

gimbal operator will be allowed to handle any Dacoda Bartels UAS. It is always the PIC’s final

authori ty to ensure work was completed and the UAS is airworthy.