December 22, 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC 20590 

Petition for Exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations 

(“FARs”) and Request for Approval to Operate Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems Under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act 

and Part 11 Of The FARs

Petitioner: 

Amec Foster Wheeler 

Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 

Donald B Chandler, P.E. 

Senior Vice President 

4021 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 100 

Durham, North Carolina 27703 

Cell: 919-602-4904 

Email: Donald.Chandler@amecfw.com 

Website: www.amecfw.com

Dear Sir or Madam, 

 

Amec Foster Wheeler Environment and Infrastructure, Inc. (“Amec Foster Wheeler”) is a national 

engineering consulting firm of more than 3,000 professionals providing comprehensive services 

in the primary practice areas of civil engineering, environmental engineering and sciences, and 

water resources. Amec Foster Wheeler conducts site inspections, surveys, construction site 

monitoring, and other similar projects for clients in the manufacturing, mining, power, public 

sector, real estate, and solid waste industries. 

Amec Foster Wheeler seeks to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) for 

compensation or hire within the National Airspace System (“NAS”) for the purpose of conducting 

aerial acquisitions, including without limitation, site surveying, monitoring, and inspecting. Amec 

Foster Wheeler seeks an exemption to operate the Xactsense MAX-8 UAS and the DJI Inspire 1 

for this purpose. The use of these two units will enable Amec Foster Wheeler to conduct aerial 

data acquisition for project sites in an efficient and safe manner and comply with laws and 

regulations. Use of the UAS is a low-cost solution with low environmental impact that protects 

surveyors and engineering personnel from the often hazardous conditions present at hazardous 

and civil engineering project sites, while optimizing the quality and effectiveness of the data 

collected. The aircraft manuals for the Xactsense MAX-8 UAS and the DJI Inspire 1 are presented 

in Appendix A of this document, and contain the manufacturer specifications, operations, and 
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safety requirements. Additionally, we have included Standard Operations Procedures (SOP’s) 

that are intended for use in conjunction with Condition and Limitations presented in the Exemption 

documentation, if approved. 

This application is substantially based on the FAA’s findings in Exemption No. 11258 granted to 

Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. (FAA-2014-0898), Exemption No. 11299 Sevee & Maher 

Engineers, Inc. (FAA-2014-1008), Exemption No. 11566, CDM Smith (FAA-2015-0428), 

Exemption No. 11808, AECOM (FAA-2015-0473), Exemption No. 12040, Burns & McDonnell 

(FAA-2015-1248), Exemption No. 12089, Identified Technologies Corporation (FAA-2015-0556), 

Exemption No. 12371, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (FAA-2015-1971), Exemption No. 

12732, Lockheed Martin (FAA-2015-1831), and in reliance on the analysis provided therein. 

Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. hereby petitions the Federal Aviation 

Administration (“FAA”) for an exemption from various Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) and 

requests approval to operate the Xactsense MAX-8 Unmanned Aerial System and the Inspire 1 

in the National Air Space pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012, 49 U.S.C.S 44701(f) (the “Act”), and Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”), 

Part 11 (14 CFR Part 11) (the “Petition”). 

Information Supporting this Petition as Specified in 14 C.F.R. §11.81 

1) Name and mailing address and other contact information including our telephone 

number and e-mail address

Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 

Donald B. Chandler P.E. 

4021 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 100, Durham, North Carolina 27703 

Cell: 919-602-4904 

Email: Donald.Chandler@amecfw.com 

2) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which we are seeking an 

exemption 

Amec Foster Wheeler is seeking exemption from the following 14 CFR sections: 

 

i. 14 C.F.R. § 61.101(e)(4) and (5) - Recreational pilot privileges and limitations 

ii. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) - Private pilot privileges and limitations 

iii. 14 C.F.R. § 61.23(a) and (c) - Medical certificates: Requirement and duration. 

iv. 14 C.F.R. § 61.315(a) - What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot 

certificate? 

v. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a) - Civil aircraft airworthiness. 

vi. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c) - Minimum safe altitudes: General. 

vii. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 - Altimeter settings. 

viii. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a)(1) - Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. 

ix. 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a) - Maintenance required. 

x. 14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1) - Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, 

rebuilding, or alteration. 

xi. 14 C.F.R. § 91.409(a)(1) and (2) - Inspections. 

xii. 14 C.F.R. § 91.417(a) and (b) - Maintenance records. 
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Our request for exemption from the 14 CFR sections listed above is consistent with FAA’s 

granting of exemptions for the same sections in the following: Exemption No. 11258 granted 

to Bechtel Equipment Operations, Inc. (FAA-2014-0898), Exemption No. 11299 Sevee & 

Maher Engineers, Inc. (FAA-2014-1008), Exemption No. 11566, CDM Smith (FAA-2015-

0428), Exemption No. 11808, AECOM (FAA-2015-0473), Exemption No. 12040, Burns & 

McDonnell (FAA-2015-1248), Exemption No. 12089, Identified Technologies Corporation 

(FAA-2015-0556), Exemption No. 12371, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (FAA-2015-

1971), Exemption No. 12732, Lockheed Martin (FAA-2015-1831). 

3) The extent of relief sought, and the reason for seeking such relief 

Amec Foster Wheeler wishes to operate small UAS for commercial purposes to include (but 

not limited to) videography, photography, inspections, and analyses. This relief is sought 

because commercial use of UAS is currently prohibited by law unless performed under an 

exemption. Our operations will not "create a hazard to users of the national airspace system 

or the public or pose a threat to national security", and are thus consistent with the 

congressional mandate in Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, 

which gives FAA a mechanism to allow certain UAS to operate safely in the national airspace 

system. 

4) Benefit to the public as a whole 

 

Use of UAS technology to obtain imagery, information, and data currently obtained by use of 

manned flight or manual ground-based reconnaissance methods: 

i. reduces statistical risk to human life due to manned aircraft accidents (e.g., power 

line inspections) and due to other dangerous activities that can be avoided (e.g., 

scaffolding/rigging failures during stack or bridge inspections). 

ii. reduces the risk to environmental workers at hazardous waste sites by reducing the 

potential exposure. 

iii. reduces the cost of obtaining such information, which benefits consumers and the 

economy. 

iv. reduces environmental impact by eliminating sources of hydrocarbon emissions from 

manned aircraft. 

For all these reasons, the UAS operations contemplated by Amec Foster Wheeler achieve a 

level of safety equal to or greater than that which would be achieved by flying a much larger 

manned aircraft carrying crew and flammable fuel for the same purposes. 

 

5) Safety 

Amec Foster Wheeler is committed to safety associated with operating a UAS, and will 

conduct UAS operations in accordance with the following requirements: 

a. Aircraft will be registered and marked in accordance with Section 44711 and Part 47 

and Part 45, Subpart C. 

b. Aircraft will comply with maintenance and inspection requirements of the 

manufacturer. All repair and maintenance work will be conducted or approved by 
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qualified personnel such as those authorized by Robotic Skies (or equivalent), and will 

require a test flight after such work. Records of all maintenance and repair work will 

be kept in a maintenance log for each aircraft. 

c. All flight operations will be conducted by two individuals who will maintain verbal 

communication capability with each other at all times during the flight, and who will 

remain stationary on the ground during the flight operations: 

 

i. A Pilot In Command (PIC) who possess the following credentials: 

 

1. An airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot 

certificate. 

 

2. A current FAA airman medical certificate or valid U.S. driver license. 

3. A Bi-annual flight review under 14 CFR 61.56 

4. At least 50 cycles and 8 hours of flight experience in a UAS rotorcraft. 

Such cycles and hours may be gained during flights under this 

exemption if a safe distance is maintained from persons in 

accordance with 14 CFR 91.119. 

5. At least 5 hours of flight experience and 3 takeoffs and landings in 

make and model being flown in the prior 90 days. Such cycles and 

hours may be gained during flights under this exemption if a safe 

distance is maintained from persons in accordance with 14 CFR 

91.119. 

 

ii. A Visual Observer (VO). 

d. All flight operations will be conducted in accordance with valid Certificates of 

Authorization. 

 

e. All flight operations will comply with the following: 

 

i. The manufacturers’ Aircraft Flight Manuals and operation guidelines. 

 

ii. Amec Foster Wheeler flight operations policies, including lost 

communication and other emergency and safety procedures. 

 

iii. Conducted in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) conditions during 

daylight hours. 

 

iv. PIC and VO will maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times. 

 

v. Pre-flight inspections (including ground control station, if any) and safety 

risk assessments will be conducted prior to each flight. 

 

vi. Flight altitudes will remain at or below 400 feet above ground level. 

 

 

 

Appendix A 

1. SOP- Operations Protocol- Verification Documentation 

2. SOP- Pre-Flight sUAS-Site Check List 

3. SOP- Pre-Flight- Site Condition Summary 

4. SOP- Flight Procedure-Operation Overview- Photogrammetry Mission 

5. SOP- Equipment Service Log 

6. Xact Sense – MAX‐8-Utility Remote-Piloted Aircraft Manual 

7. DJI Inspire 1 User Manual 
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Operations Protocol 

Verification Documentation 

Amec Foster Wheeler operational restrictions for sUAS that ensure safe flight include the 

following: 

1. Amec Foster Wheeler employee shall not fly, or prepare to fly a sUAS without having 

proper FAA Registration - Certifications of specific aircraft vehicles with proper 

marking and identifications. 

2. Amec Foster Wheeler employee shall not fly, or prepare to fly any site or project 

without either being an experienced sUAS operator or having a minimum of 8 hours 

training with an experienced sUAS operator-trainer, or proven extensive personnel 

experience in the maintenance, care, operational uses within interior-exterior climate 

operations. 

3. The sUAS will not be flown at night and will be operated under visual meteorological 

conditions ("VMC") or where visibility is at least 3 statute miles from pilot in command 

(PIC). 

4. The PIC shall not begin a flight unless, considering wind and forecast weather 

conditions, there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed over intended 

project, and land the sUAS with 30% battery power remaining. 

5. The sUAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times, 

using human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. 

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO may be used to satisfy the 

VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO 

and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or 

texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before 

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

exceptions to medical or catastrophic causes). The PIC must ensure that the VO can 

perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 

7. The operating documents and the grant of exemptions will be accessible during 

sUAS operations and made available to the Administrator (FAA) upon request. If a 

discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of 

exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions 

and limitations contained in the grant of exemption shall govern. Otherwise, the 

operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The 

operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator's 

responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to 

the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised 

documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the 

operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which 

the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to 

the grant of exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be 
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contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating 

documents. 

8. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each 

day's activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties 

in connection with the operations be present for this briefing. 

9. The operator will file any necessary paperwork in light of the exemptions with the 

appropriate Flight Standards District Office ("FSDO"). 

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition for 

safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the 

sUAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has 

been performed and the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The 

Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance 

and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 

11. Any sUAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the sUAS 

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, 

must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight 

must make an entry in the aircraft records. 

12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable 

components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the 

operating documents. 

13. The operator must follow the sUAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, 

overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping 

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, 

alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in 

the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, 

and the signature of the authorized person returning the sUAS to service. 

15. Each sUAS operated under this exemption must comply with all Manufacturer Safety 

Bulletins. 

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective 

action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 

17. The sUAS will have redundancies and an independent flight termination system 

(FTS) that can be activated manually by the PIC to ensure the overall safety and 

predictability of the sUAS. 

18. In the event of a loss of communications or signal, the sUAS is programmed to return 

to its home base. 

19. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unexpected obstacles or 

emergencies. 

20. If the multirotor and its controller disconnects during flight, the system's failsafe 

protection will come to the rescue and the multi-rotor and land automatically. 

21. The sUAS will only be flown (i) in rural areas, away from any urban or congested 

locations, (ii) on secured private property with restricted public access, (iii) in areas 
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located more than 5 miles away from any airport, (iv) in Class G Airspace, and (v) in 

such locations where the property owner has approved the contemplated sUAS 

operations. 

22. The PIC, VO, and any additional crew members will comply with any additional 

safety regulations and protocols as may be required by each Amec Foster Wheeler 

project site. 

23. Amec Foster Wheeler will communicate information to an Air Traffic Control (ATC) 

three days prior to proposed flight, if subject site is within 5 - nautical miles of an 

airport with Tower. Provide the start time, duration, approximate area, and proposed 

AGL height. Amec Foster Wheeler will also communicate information to a non-- 

tower controlled airport if subject site is within 3 nautical miles of an airport with no 

tower. 

24. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification 

(Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must 

be as large as practicable (see exemptions). 

25. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and 

control of the sUAS must comply with the Federal Communications Commission 

(FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements (see 

exemptions). 

26. The sUAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation 

operations and activities at all times. 

27. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained, 

confirmed and documented. 

28. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or 

city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate 

governmental agencies. 

29. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be 

reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (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. 

30. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. and not be flown at an airspeed exceeding 87 

knots. 

31. The documents required under 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the sUAS any time the sUAS is operating. 

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law 

enforcement official upon request (see exemptions). 

32. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet Above Ground Level 

("AGL"), with the majority of flights anticipated to be operated at no more than 250 

feet AGL. No operation of the sUAS will be permitted if the cloud cover is located 

within 2,000 feet of subject site and I or less than a 1,000 foot ceiling height. 
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33. If the multi-rotor crosses the imaginary - established 500 ft. perimeter from the public, 

unit must overridden or forced to its staging area - home base. 

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It is understood that that I, ________________, of the _______________office, and located in 

______________________, dated ________________, having been trained in required time 

and are familiar with the selected sUAS of this office, will adhere to the above guidelines and 

protocol in addition to the Amec Foster Wheeler/Client(s) safety programs. It is also understood 

that the general maintenance, cleaning, and preventive maintenance will be performed by me 

and other Amec Foster Wheeler sUAS operators on the specific unit in accordance with 

practices prescribed in the above documents and the OEM unit manual. Additionally, only the 

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or qualified OEM maintainers will perform higher level 

inspections, alterations, and maintenance per the operating documents - OEM standards. Amec 

Foster Wheeler will document and maintain all maintenance of such records. 

______________________ ______________________ 

Signature sUAS Trainer Signature 

______________________ ______________________ 

Unit Manager Office Safety Coordinator
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Pre-Flight 

sUAS Site Check List 

 

Project Name: ________________________________ Project Number: _______________ 

PIC / VO: ________________________________/_______________________________ 

Date: ______________________ Wind Direction: ________________ 

General Site Information 

Site Type 

Residential Site Yes ______ No ______ 

Governmental Site Yes ______ No ______ 

Federal Yes ______ No ______ 

State Yes ______ No ______ 

Local Municipality Yes ______ No ______ 

Military Yes ______ No ______ 

Industrial/Commercial Site Yes ______ No ______ 

Commercial/Retail Yes ______ No ______ 

Industrial/Manufacturing Yes ______ No ______ 

Hazardous Site (HAZWOPER) Yes ______ No ______ 

If Yes, Indicate PPE Level Level ____ 

More than 2 – miles HI Yes ______ No ______ 

More than 3 – miles ITA Yes ______ No ______ 

More than 5 – miles OTA Yes ______ No ______ 

Accuracy – level of detail _______________________________________ 

Approximate acreage of project _______________________________________ 

Proposed AGL _______________________________________ 
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Pre-Flight 

Site Condition Summary 

The Amec Foster Wheeler PIC and VO to field review the pre-flight mission, establish an initial 

Staging area, and identify a safe "Home" base. This review process is required for each project 

to assure safety, minimize liabilities, safety of Amec Foster Wheeler employees, and safety of 

the public. The assigned PIC and VO will review: assigned “Home” - staging area for the PIC 

and VO , encompassing an area of not less than 50 foot square and void of vegetation, 

structures, improvements, utilities, and other personnel; within this staging area, provide an area 

measuring 20 foot square for the sUAS ("Home") to lift off and land; review of the flight plan and 

verify safe distances of more than 500 feet from any individuals in the area, residential – 

commercial – industrial – governmental buildings, and any overhead utilities, roads or highways 

that may be affected by this collection of data, unless it is part of, or known to the planned 

operations. 

PIC - VO Site Comments 

Site Sketch - Ground Control Station 

Provide rough sketch of site showing staging area, "Home" base, GCPs, setbacks if available, 

general lay of land, road access, public facilities, buildings, homes, any nearby utility - vertical 

structures, and any improvements that may be affected by the proposed flight of sUAS. 

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Flight Procedure 

Operation Overview 

Photogrammetry Mission 

1. Meet at the security gate and or near the ground control station for set up and do a 

pre-flight security scan of the site. Ensure access to the ground control area is 

controlled. 

2. Ensure that all necessary documents, including the Flight Log, operating and flight 

manuals and checklists, and other documents are readily accessible. 

3. PIC readies sUAS for flight - Set up the hand held weather station on a nearby tripod 

I other. Review existing cloud cover, achieving a minimum 1,000 foot ceiling height, 

and visibility greater than 3,000 feet 

a. Check over the airframe, connections, and propellers for any damage during 

transport in vehicle. 

b. Calibrate the camera and turn on and ready the GSC. 

c. Connect communication antennae to the GCS - open the Ground 

d. Station software and pull up the pre-planned photogrammetry flight path. 

e. Remove the battery for flight, measure current voltage, and log findings in the 

battery manual - strap battery securely into the sUAS (DO NOT ATTACH 

MAIN POWER). 

f. Set up traffic cones around the sUAS with a 20-foot (approximate) radius. 

This is the "Home" area; operators are not allowed inside this area while the 

electrical motors are running. 

g. Activate engine power without moving the throttle up - listen for power up 

sequence of beeps from the unit and motors. Follow sUAS guidelines for 

compass calibration procedure which records the "Home" point. 

h. Using the Ground Control Station, verify connection to the sUAS - the sUAS 

should appear on the screen, along with a recorded home point, battery 

voltage, current altitude relative to the ground, and current Velocity. 

i. Upload the flight path data to the sUAS and set a geo-fence around the 

jobsite so that when crossed the sUAS returns to Home. The Geo-fence will 

ensure that the sUAS never comes within the 500 ft. limit from the public. 

j. Verify good upload and connection completed and record the time / 

 weather. 

k. The sUAS is ready and prepared to go. 

l. Move sUAS to take off point, approximately 30 feet from crew and attach 

main power 

4. While the PIC is readying the aircraft, the VO, or secondary crew member prepares 

the location of Ground Control Points ("GCPs") and walks the site. VO is also 

powering up - calibrating the GPS survey equipment and locating the center of each 
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target with GPS. VO and review the site to make sure the site is clear of all 

personnel within vicinity. 

5. The PIC double checks that the take-off area is clear. 

6. The PIC takes off flying to the approximate survey altitude and instructs the VO to 

initiate the preprogrammed flight path. The VO verifies that the Ground Station has a 

good connection and is tracking the sUAS. 

7. The PIC or VO turns on the camera to take pictures at a preset or continuous 

interval. 

8. During the entire preprogrammed flight, the PIC and VO always have VLOS and the 

PIC is prepared to take over flight operations as needed to ensure safe operations. 

The PIC's Ground Station has a flight battery monitor which is set to a minimum of 

30% battery reserve. The timer begins from the point the throttle is moved out of its 

start position. 

9. During flight, the VO monitors the Ground Station data (voltage, forward velocity, 

altitude, and estimated remaining time to complete the mission) and relays any 

sudden changes or alerts to the PIC. 

10. As the mission completes, the PIC informs the VO he is taking back over control. · 

11. The PIC or VO turns off the camera and the PIC begins to land the sUAS. 

12. After safely landing, the PIC immediately unplugs the main power, reviews the 

pictures to verify if the pictures are good, and verifies mission - flight was successful. 

13. If successful, the VO leaves to collect GCP (locate with GPS additional points if 

required). 

14. The PIC checks battery voltage and records in battery log, records flight time in 

Flight Log and turns off Ground Control and camera. 

15. The PIC looks over airframe, props, and cowling to see if any damage or loose 

connections resulted from the session - flight, recording findings. 

16. The PIC and VO pack all sUAS and GPS equipment for safe transport. 
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