Motion Picture and Television

UAS Flight Operation Manual

Stephen Wollwerth

WollwerthFilms Productions,

1200 Creekside Drive #738

Folsom CA 95630

(843)321­2639

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

B. Pilot/Operator Organization

C. Persons Authorized

D. Area of Operations

E. Plan of Activities

F. Permission to Operate

G. Security

H. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

I. Communications

J. Accident Notification

K. Recall/Stop Procedures

L. Special Provisions

2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot

B. Pilot in Command

3. Appendix A

A. List of Approved Pilots

B. List of Approved Aircraft

C. Permission Acquisition Form (sample)

D. Revision Letter (sample)

4. Appendix B

A. (CERTIFICATION OF WAIVER from FAA)

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

​This manual has been developed by Stephen Wollwerth Owner of

“WollwerthFilms Productions,” hereafter referred to as WollwerthFilms, in conjunction

with an application for a Certificate of Waiver Concerning TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF

FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b),

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING

COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF A DJI INSPIRE 1, DJI PHANTOM 2 AND DJI

Phantom 3 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT

OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112­95) for the purposes of filming. WollwerthFilms 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. Pilot/Operator Organization

​Stephen Wollwerth ­Pilot

WollwerthFilms Productions

1200 Creekside Drive #738

Folsom, CA 95630

Stephen Wollwerth ­ Manager (843)321­2639

C. Persons Authorized

​The regulations mentioned above are only waived 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 200 feet

of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming

production.

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D. Area of Operations

​WollwerthFilms approved area of operations will be the continental United

States, and operate all UAS activities below 400 feet AGL within line of sight of UAS.

E. Plan of Activities

​At least 1 day prior to any scheduled filming WollwerthFilms will submit a

written plan of activities to the property manager of the filming location. The plan of

activities should include the following.

1. Dates and times of flights

2. Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event

3. Name and phone number of person responsible for UAS.

4. Make, Model, and serial# of UAS to be used in the filming

5. Name of pilots and camera operator involved in filming production.

6. A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from the property

owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event.

7. Signature of waiver holder or representative

F. Permission to Operate

Before any UAS operation is conducted on a closed set under the provisions of the

waiver in 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 WollwerthFilms 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 obtraining written permission.

WollwerthFilms 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. These forms will be made available for inspection by the

FAA or other personnel upon request.

G. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator 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 approved

UAS Pilot will conduct a briefing of all procedures to participating personnel of the

risks involved, and safeguards to be followed during the filming production event.

Personnel will also be briefed on additional provisions that may be issued by the

Manager of the film set that has responsibility for the operational area, including the

location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing

shall cover:

• Authorization for UAS operation certificate of waiver and the attached special

provisions

• Operations manual

• Plan of activities

• Emergency procedures

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons

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H.Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum

requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) An employee or subcontractor of WollwerthFilms having completed

WollwerthFilms’ UAS flight training and operation instruction. Having

demonstrated to WollwerthFilms complete competency in flying the particular

make and model of UAS to be used for filming

(2) At least 25 hours logged as UAS operator of the particular make and model of

UAS to be used for filming.

I. Communications

Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the UAS pilot 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.

J. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification

requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.

K. 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.

L. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the WollwerthFilms UAS motion

picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the

surface and other aircraft will not be jeopardized. The UAS and pilots used under this

authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in the WollwerthFilms UAS

motion picture and television operations manual.

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(“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each UAS pilot’s name and

contact information shall appear on each daily plan of activity. Each UAS pilot

conducting operations authorized under this certificate

understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of TITLE 14 OF

THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a),

91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b)

CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF A DJI INSPIRE 1, DJI PHANTOM 2

AND DJI Phantom 3 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT

OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112­95) for the purposes of filming. UAS takeoff and landing

areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering

the takeoff and landing area. WollwerthFilms 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.

2.Company Organization

A. Chief UAS Pilot

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this

manual.

•Act as liaison between WollwerthFilms and the FAA on matter concerning this manual.

•Assure that each approved UAS 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

WollwerthFilms.

•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

WollwerthFilms under the provisions of this manual.

•Assume the responsibilities of UAS pilot when acting as such.

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•The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains

responsibility.

B. UAS Pilot Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assure that UAS to be flown is in fully operational condition

•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.

•Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at any job or

operation requiring the waiver.

•The UAS pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains

responsibility.

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Appendix A.1 List of Approved Pilots

UAS Pilot and Owner of WollwerthFilms

Name: Stephen Wollwerth

FAA Certificate Number: 3214833

Contact Number: (843)321­2639

Address: 1200 creekside dr #738

Folsom, CA 95630

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Appendix A.2

List of Approved UAS

1.

Make and Model DJI Inspire 1 Model T600

Weight 6 lbs. 7.5 oz

Number of Rotors 4

Fuel Source Electric

2.

Make and Model DJI Phantom 2 and 3

Weight 2 lbs. 1 oz

Number of Rotors 4

Fuel Source Electric

3.

4.

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Appendix A.3

WollwerthFilms Productions

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving Stephen Wollwerth UAS Pilot of

WollwerthFilms Productions Permission to operate

their UAS within the property in which I am responsible for or are the owner

of, or some other location that I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the

purpose of film or television production.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

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ocation:

Date of Operation:

Signature __________________________________________________

Date __________________________

WollwerthFilms Representative Receiving Permission

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Appendix A.4

Revision Letter

Rev#

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R•Remove and Replace D•Delete and Destroy N•Insert New Page

Manual Serial# ___________________ IssuedTo_____________

Revised By_________________________________

Date_______________________

This form must be returned to Stephen Wollwerth no later

than_____________________________

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Appendix B

See attached form of 333 exemption waiver pertaining to

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING

COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF A DJI INSPIRE 1, DJI PHANTOM 2 AND

DJI Phantom 3 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND

REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112­95)

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