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Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

KeyConcepts, LLC d/b/a Key-AerialGraphics

PO Box 86366, Phoenix AZ 85080

(888) 407-4082 • (866) 771-7636 Fax
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 4

B. UAS operator/Operator Organization 4

C. Persons Authorized 4

D. Area of Operations 4

E. Plan of Activities 5

F. Permission to Operate 5

G. Security 6

H. Briefing of UAS operator/Production Personnel 6

I. Certification/Airworthiness 6

J. UAS operator Personnel/Minimum Requirements 7

K. Communications 7

L. Accident Notification 7

M. Recall/Stop Procedures 7

N. Special Provisions

2. Company Organization

A. Chief UAS operator 8

B. UAS operator in Command 9

Appendix A

1 List of Approved UAS operators 10

2 List of Approved Aircraft 11

3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 12

4 Revision Letter (sample) 13

Appendix B

1 Form 7711-2 (certification of waiver) 14
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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by “KeyConcepts, LLC d/b/a Key-AerialGraphics“, 

hereafter referred to as "KAG", 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. KAG UAS operators 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. UAS operator/Operator Organization

Robyn Willow Key - Owner/Operator/UAS operator

KeyConcepts, LLC d/b/a Key-AerialGraphics.

PO Box 86366

Phoenix AZ 85080

(888) 407-4082 office • (602) 456-5404 cell

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.

D. Area of Operations

KAG's approved area of operations will be the continental United States, excluding

Alaska and Hawaii.
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E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, KAG 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 and type of

airworthiness certificate, including category.

(5) Name and certificate number of pilots/UAS operators 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 altitudes essential to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification equipments may be waived, however, the operator

should contact the FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be prepared to

explain in detail why the three (3) day notification is not practical.

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:

(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

The KAG 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 obtaining

written permission. KAG 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 owner/operator 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.
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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 UAS Operator/Production Personnel

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the UAS operator 

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

• Plan of activities

• Aircraft parking and starting

• Taxi procedures

• 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 KAG aircraft used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c) for

the purpose of filming will be properly certified and hold airworthiness certificates or 

appropriate noted exceptions granted by the FAA.

However, restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming "vehicle" in

motion picture and television filming, aircraft in the experimental category, must have an 

airworthiness certificate issued for the purpose of filming in order

to be used in motion picture and television filming. The aircraft will be

inspected per the owners manual supplied. Other required tests and inspections

will be performed as per Part 91 when necessary, unless a certificate of waiver has 

been granted on said aircraft. Each 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 UAS operator 

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.
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J. UAS operator Personnel/Minimum Requirements

The UAS operator/operator shall establish and specify the minimum UAS operator 

requirements.

Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) A current U.S. pilot certificate with ratings appropriate to the

category, class and type (if applicable) of aircraft to be used under the

terms of the waiver.

(2) At least 100 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hours logged as the PIC

in the aircraft type.

(3) A minimum of 20 hours in the category and class of aircraft to be used.

(4) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under

the waiver.

(5) In the event the operation to be conducted contains elements of an

external-load operation, whether fixed or rotary wing operations, UAS operators

used in the operation shall be qualified. This qualification may be

obtained through a knowledge test (which may be oral and/written) and/or

skill. The inspector or another company UAS operator approved by the

geographically responsible FSDO who is qualified to carry loads

externally will give the test(s) which are similar to part 133 requirements

and cover the following subjects:

(a) Steps to be taken before starting operations, including a survey of the

Flight area.

(b) Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external load.

(c) Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture operating

procedures and the aircraft flight manual.

(d) Proper instructions for flight and ground crew personnel.

(e) Aircraft flight manual, UAS operator operations handbook, or a rotorcraft-load

combination flight manual and limitations, if appropriate.

K. Communications

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

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.
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N. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the KAG motion picture and

television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the

surface will not be jeopardized.

The aircraft and UAS operators used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be

those specified in the KAG motion picture and television operations manual

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

certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All civil aircraft and

UAS operator(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before 

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scheduled event.

Each UAS operator-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) . (see attached document under “Appendix B” page 15)

UAS takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will

prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

KAG 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 operator

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

manual.

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

• Assure that each approved UAS operator 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 KAG.

• 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 KAG

under the provisions of this manual.

• Assume the responsibilities of UAS operator in command when acting as such.

• The chief UAS operator may delegate functions to other personnel but retains

responsibility.
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B. UAS operator 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 appropriate FAR's.

• Acquire permission from the chief UAS operator 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 operator in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains

responsibility.
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Appendix A .1

List of Approved UAS operators

Chief UAS operator

Name : Robyn W Key

Certificate Number : 3276918

Grade : Private

Medical Class/Date : Third Class Schedule Appointment

Contact Number : (602) 456-5404
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Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. DJI Model: T600, Serial Number: W13DCA08207442.

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Appendix A .3

KAG Productions, Inc.

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the UAS operators of KAG Productions, Inc. 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 __________________________

KAG Representative Receiving Permission

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Appendix A .4

Revision Letter

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Manual Serial# ___________________ Issued To ___________________________

Revised By _________________________________

Date _______________________

This form must be returned to the Chief UAS operator no later than 

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Appendix B .1

(see attached form 7711-2)