Tabitha Femmer, Viznu, Lafayette LA - Section 333 Exemption Petition

Appendix D

Tabitha Femmer

Personal Protocols and Controls
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Tabitha Femmer, Viznu, Lafayette LA - Section 333 Exemption Petition

Protocols and Controls

Aerial	Community and	Real	Estate Videos

Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost

consideration for aerial videos and photography. As such, safety protocols and controls must be

implemented through	pre-flight preparation and during flight.

Pre-Flight Protocol:

Check batteries	with voltage meter to insure fully charged	and	ready for use.

Inspect batteries	for damage or leakage	that may affect proper operation.

Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may cause sudden loss of propulsion or

unmanageable/uncontrolled flight.

Check weather forecasts	for wind advisory or other conditions	that my impact flight.

Consult five	(5)	mile radius map	for airport vicinity.

o Contact respective airport to advise of estimated flight time, estimated flight duration,

estimated	elevation	of flight, and	any other pertinent information.

Inspect flight area for

o vicinity of public safety helipads/heliports

o vicinity of medical	helipads/heliports

o vicinity of light poles

o vicinity or utility wires

o vicinity of trees

o flocks	of birds that may cause interference and	potential flight impact

o vicinity of any elevated obstructions	that may pose	potential	flight hazard

o vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracted

o public gatherings that may attract viewers

o optional	point of control	for best visual site of UAS while in flight

Takeoff and	landing

o inspect area for best and	safest point of takeoff and	landing

o if in a subdivision or area that is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning

sign(s)/stand(s) "Attention	Aerial	Photography In	Progress	- Remain Back 150 Feet	"

Flight Protocol:

takeoff and	land from same location and	ensure	Landing	Zone	is	clear/safe

remain alert to birds, sound	or aircraft, curious	public, and	approaching vehicles

do	not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract the remote control	pilot

restrict flight to minimal elevation	sufficient to acquire	desired results

remained prepared for emergency landing at all times

pay attention	to flight time

o if possible set a	timer as	a safety alert

land UAS and	shut down propulsion immediately following landing
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Protocols and Controls

Aerial	Community and	Real	Estate Videos

Post flight:

a. disconnect battery to prevent accidental	activation of propulsion	system

b. secure UAS in a	safe	location

c. remove	all warning signs	from public access	areas

Emergency or Suspected Hazard:

Immediate land UAS at safest and closet ground location in the	event

o manned aircraft is	heard or seen in vicinity of flight

o there is	a	public gathering within established	safety boundary wanting to observe	flight

o pilot is being distracted	from	focusing on flight and	safety

o sudden	change in weather (wind bursts)

o sudden	increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight

o birds enter into	proximity of flight

o any sudden	unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction or interruption of control
Tabitha Femmer, Viznu, Lafayette LA - Section 333 Exemption Petition

Appendix E

Tabitha Femmer

Safety/Flight Manual
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Tabitha Femmer, Viznu, Lafayette LA - Section 333 Exemption Petition

Safety Flight Manual

Aerial	Community and	Real	Estate Videos

Safety for public on the ground as well	as manned aircraft above is an essential	and utmost consideration for aerial	videos	and photography.

Maintaining a record of safe flight for FAA request and for determining future UAS safety protocols is imperative.

Date: Location:

Pre-flight Inspection: Yes No Comment:

Elements (circle) (circle) Comment

Weather Good Fair

Visibility Good Fair

Wind Speed Low Medium

Nearest major intersection:

Nearest	hospital:

Proximity to medium traffic road:

Proximity to heavily	traveled roadway road:

Proximity to congested population:

Approx. Takeoff Time

Approx. Landing Time

Estimated	Elevation

Unedited flight video/photos available for FAA upon	written	request within 180 days of flight: Yes No

Proximity to airport: (see attached map pinpointing approximate location	of flight)

Airport notified Yes No Date: Time:

Phone Number: Contact Name:

Safety Concerns:

Additional	Comments: