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## Motion Picture and Telev **ision Flight Operations Manual** Satellite Marketing, Inc. dba First Coast Drones 521 Golden Lake Loop St Augustine, FL 320842 

### Table of Contents A. Purpose....................................................................................... .. .......4 B. Pilot/Operator Organization............................................................... .. ......4 C. Pilots to be used during filming......................................................... . .... . ...4 D. List of Aircraft by Make, Model and Serial or Registration Number............... .. ....4 E. Distribution and Revision........................................................................ ...5 F. Persons Authorized..................... ....................................................... ......5 G. Area of Operations........................................................................... . ......5 H. Plan of Activities........................................................................ . ...... ......6 I. Permission to Operate.................................................................. . ......... ..6 J. Security............................................................................................. ...7 K. Briefing of Pilots and Production Personnel.......................................... ........7 L. Certification/Airworthiness............................................................... . ...... ...7 M. Pilot Personnel Minimum Requirements................................................... ...8 N. Limitations.......................................................................................... ...8 O. Communications.............................................................................. . ... ...8 P. Accident Notification........................................................................... . ... .8 Q. Recall/Stop Procedures.................................................................. ...... ... .8 R. Aerobatic Competency........................................................................... ..9 S. Company Organization........................................................................... .9 Appendix A Appendix B3 

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### Motion Picture and Television Flight Manual **A Purpose**  Th is Manual has been developed by Satellite Marketing Inc dba First Coast Drones, hereafter referred to as First Coast Drones, in conjunction with Exemption Number #14988 pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, for use of sUAS to gather footage from closed - set l ocations in the NAS. First Coast Drones, and other personnel when applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television flight operations are performed. **B Operator Organization**  Jon - Paul Amesbury Satellite Marketing Inc dba First Coast Drones 521 Golden Lake Loop Saint Augustine. FL 32084 #954 - 651 - 0537 UAS@FirstCoastDrones.net **C Pilots to be used during Filming**  Pilots to be used during filming will be included in the Plan of Activities to be filed at least three (3) days prior to each scheduled filming, pursuant to Section H, with the local FSDO having jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The list of pilots will include each pilot’s pilot certificate number as well as special p ilot authorizations or endorsements, if applicable. **D List of aircraft by**  **Make, Model and Serial or Registration Number** A list of aircraft to be used appears in Appendix B. Furthermore, any aircraft to be used in the proposed filming shall be listed by make, model and serial or registration number in the Plan of Activities to be filed at least three days prior to each scheduled filming, pursuant to Section H, with the local FSDO having jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming.5

**E Distribution an**  **d Revision** First Coast Drones will issue a copy of this manual, including all revisions, to all personnel involved in sUAS operation. All recipients are required to keep their manuals up -to - date with any furnished revisions. Amendments in FARs and normal u sage will frequently indicate a need for additions, deletions, or corrections of selected subject matter in this manual. Revisions to the manual will be issued periodically to reflect these changed. In addition, manual users who observe or experience a nee d for change are encouraged to submit their suggestions to the Director of Operations for review and consideration. Revisions to the manual will be forwarded to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) at least 15 days before the proposed effective date . Revisions will be noted on the Revision Control Page at the front of this manual and will be noted in bold in this manual. Each subsequent revision of the manual will be distributed to all company personnel involved in sUAS operation. **F Persons A**  **uthori zed**  Section 91.119(c) is waived only with respect to those participating persons, vehicles, and structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The pilot- in - command and certificate holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed with in 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 in the event that a suitable, equivalent level of safety can be achieved. An equivalent level of safety may be determined by evaluation of the filming production area and the degree of terrain features, buildings, etc. that will provide a safety barrier to observers. Prior to nay filming, the pilot- in - command and certificate holder shall be responsib le for obtaining signed consent forms from any person who is allowed within 500 feet (or 200 feet as outlined above) of the filming. Such consent forms shall be maintained by the operator for a period of at least 6 months following the filming. **G Ar** **ea o f Operations**  First Coast Drones’ area of operations shall be within the continental United States. The operator shall coordinate with the FSDO having geographic responsibility over the area of the filming operations.6

**H Plan of A** **ctiv ities**  At least three days prior to any scheduled filming, First Coast Drones shall submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The plan of activities shall include the following; 1) Dates and times for all flights . 2) Name and phone number of the operator responsible for the filming production event. 3) Name and phone number for the person responsible for the on - scene operation of the sUAS. 4) Make, model, and serial number or registration number of the aircraft to be used and type of airworthiness certificate, including Category (CAT). 5) Names and certificate numbers of pilots involved in the filming production event. 6) A statement that permission has been obtained from the property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event : the list of those who gave permission will be made available to the inspector upon request. 7) Signature of exemption holder or a designated representative. 8) A general outline, description or summary of the flight activity schedule, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, country, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitude essential to accomplish the operation. At the discretion of the FSDO, the 3 day notification may be waived. Justifica tion of the exception to the 3 day requirement is needed. First Coast Drones acknowledges that prior to the beginning of any filming operations, the plan of activities must be accepted by the FAA. **I Permission to Operate**  Before any flight 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 First Coast Drones personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical: however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. A standard permission form is7

provided in Appendix A and may be used when obtaining written permission. Written permission forms will be maintained at the job site until flight operations are completed, and then kept on file for a minimum of six months. These forms will be made available for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request. **J Security**  Prior to any flight operation, the operator will coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the areas of operation from all unauthorized persons, vehicles and aircraft. Provisions will be made to immedia tely discontinue operations should the area become unsecured or for any other reason in the interest of safety. **K Briefing of Pilots and Production Personnel**  Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the pilot- 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 any additional provisions that may be issued by the local FSDO, including the location of boundaries or any other time limits. **L Certification/A** **irw orthiness**  Prior to an y flight operation, the pilot- in - command will conduct a pre -flight inspection in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 43 and 91 and applicable operating limitations. The pre -flight inspection will account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the sUAS, the aircraft will be prohibited from operation until the necessary maintenance has been perfo rmed and the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. First Coast Drones will follow the sUAS manufacturers maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection and life limits requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. Each sUAS operated under this exemption will comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins. The aircraft to be used may be certificated in any CAT, including experimental, provided the requirements of 14 CFR part 91, 91.7, 91.9, and 91.203 are met.8

**M Pilot Personnel**  **– M**  **inimum Requirements** The pilot- in - command will hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC will also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the state, the D istrict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal Government. The PIC also will meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. **N Limitations**  Aircraft operations shall conform with the limitations set forth in First Coast Drones approved exemption, number #14988, Regulatory Docket No. FAA- 2015 -4426. The aircraft will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above gound level (AGL). The aircraft will not be operated during night, as defined in CFR 1.1. **O Communications**  Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the pilot- in - command will formulate a plan to provide communications capability to all participa nts 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 apprised of the current status of the operation. **P Ac**  **cident Notification** Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the operator would immediately notify the NTSB pursuant to 49 CFR 830 and take steps to preserve and protect the accident scene. **Q 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.9

**R Ae**  **robatic Competency** If the filming operations require the issuance of FAA form 8710 - 7, see Volume 5 C h apter 9, Section 1, Issue/Renew/Rescin d a Statement of Acrobatic Competency. **S Company** 

**Organization** Director of Flight Operations 1) Has final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual. 2) Acts as liaison between Frist Coast Drones and the FAA on matters concerning this manual. 3) Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtain a signed statement from each that they have read and understand its content. 4) Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations. 5) Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed properly. 6) Must approve or disapprove each proposed operation performed by First Coast Drones under the provisions of this manual. 7) Assume the respo nsibilities of pilot- in - command when acting as such. 8) The Director of Operations may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility. Pilot in Command. 1) Perform pre -flight inspections to assure the aircraft to be flown is in an airworthy condition and required maintenance has been performed as appropriate. 2) Maintain appropriate aircraft logbooks for flight times, maintenance items, and preflight inspection signoffs. 3) Acquire permission from the Director of Operations before any operation und er the provisions of this manual. 4) Keep all appropriate airman certificates and medical licenses up -to - date, and maintain aircraft currency. 5) Be knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the procedures, policies, and conditions contained here in. 6) Coordinate with location personnel top formulate plans, routes, location, etc, with safety of all persons involved as a primary concern. 7) Maintain and keep current their copy of this manual. 8) The pilot- in - command may delegate functions to other personne l, but retains responsibility.10

Visual Observer. 1) Maintain visual line of sight with sUAS at all times. 2) Maintain direct communication with the PIC. 3) Maintain a broader situational awareness of the secured area and stay alert for unauthorized persons or vehicles that could compromise the area. 4) Assist the PIC with collision avoidance. Including but not limited to, avoidance of traffic, clouds, obstructions, and terrain.11 **AP PENDIX A** 

**First Coast Drones’ Permission to Conduct Operations Form**  In signing this form, I am giving First Coast Drones permission to operate its 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:

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____________________ ________________________________________12 **AP PENDIX B**  **List of A pproved**  **Ai rcraft.**  1. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced , 2. All UASs previously approved by the Secretary of Transportation under Section 333. Docket No #FAA- 2007 - 3330 - 0007. (approval pending)