Mark Thomas' Petition for Exemption

Appendix B

Manufacturers

Pre-flight

Checklist
Flight Checklist

LED

Motors inactive, safe to 

handle

Low battery, automatic landing

Loss of RC signal, automatic landing

Pre-arm safety check failure,

see troubleshooting guide

Loss of GPS signal, switch to manual

Initializing, please wait

Acquiring GPS, please wait

Autopilot ready, GPS locked

Armed

Safety Button

Motors active, deactivate before 

handling (see reverse)

Flight Modes

Return to launch

RTL

land at the launch point

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy

Standard position 

(altitude hold mode)

STD

fly manually

Loiter mode

LTR

hover

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy

Return to Launch

!

Stand back!

4 6

The motors are 

now active.

Hold left stick downright until motors spin.

1 2 Power on controller;

set to STD and RTL OFF.

Arm 

motors.

Press and hold safety 

button until solid red.

Connect 

charged battery.

Choose a clear launch 

point, and face IRIS 

away from you. 

5 Check 3 LED.

Place IRIS at 

launch point.

Go outside to 

an open area!

Auto mode

AUTO

fly a mission

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Control gimbal

TILT

tilt the camera down and up

Land

CH7

land at the current position

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy

Stabalize

Altitude Hold

Loiter

Full Autonomy
Press and hold until 

blinking red to deactivate.

Hold left stick downleft until motors stop. 

1 2 Disarm 

motors.

Press safety 

button. 3 Disconnect battery. 4Power off 

controller. Postflight

Controller Flight Data

Press and hold the DN button to access the flight data screens. 

Press DN again to toggle between screens.

Lower left stick below 

center to descend.

Set left stick fully down to 

land when near the ground.

Left Stick

Left Stick

Raise left stick above 

center to take off and 

gain altitude.

Move left stick left 

and right to rotate.

Use right stick to fly forward, 

backward, left, and right.

Set left stick to center 

to maintain altitude.

Left Stick

Left Stick

Flight

current flight mode

controller battery level (9-12 V)

GPS signal strength in # of 

satellites

meters from launch point

flight battery level (10.5-12.6 V)

connection strength

current latitude

current longitude

altitude in meters

flight time

altitude in meters

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or call our support line at +1 (858) 225-1414 

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GPS status

speed in m/s

flight battery mAh 

consumed since armed

End your flight at 10.7 V.

Do not exceed 4000 mAh for 

a fully charged IRIS+ battery 

(80% of available capacity).

!
Mark Thomas' Petition for Exemption

Appendix C

Mark Thomas'

Pre-flight Checklist
To Be Reviewed Prior To Each Flight

Protocols and Checklist

Pre-Flight Protocol:

➢ Check Battery with voltage meter

➢ Inspect battery for damage or leakage

➢ Inspect propellers for damage and check tightness

➢ Check weather forecast for winds and other adversities

➢ Consult map for airport vicinity and notify airport of location, estimated flight time, elevation and other pertinent 

information.

➢ Inspect area of flight for:

• Vicinity of helipads/heliports

• Vicinity of light poles

• Vicinity of utility wires

• Vicinity of trees

• Birds that may create a hazard

• Elevated obstructions

• Roadways on which drivers could become distracted

• Optional landing areas

➢ Takeoff and landing:

• Inspect area for safest point for takeoff and landing

• Post sign(s) “Aerial Videography in Progress- Remain Back 150 Feet”

➢ Flight Protocol:

• Takeoff and land from same location

• Remain alert to birds, manned aircraft, curious public and approaching vehicles

• Do not engage in conversation with anyone except spotter

• Restrict flight to minimum altitude for required results

• Be prepared for emergency landing at all times

• Set flight timer

• Shut down immediately upon landing

➢ Post Flight:

• Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system

• Secure UAS in a safe location 

• Remove warning signs

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➢ Emergency or Suspected Hazard

• Immediately land UAS at closest safe location in the event of:

• Manned aircraft heard or seen

• Public gathering within safety boundary

• Pilot becomes distracted

• Sudden change in weather

• Sudden increase in traffic

• Birds in close proximity to flight

• Any sudden unsafe event that could propgate a collision, distraction or interruption of control 

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Appendix D

Mark Thomas'

Flight Data Record

(flight log)
Sheet1

Page 1

Flight Record

Date:__________________ Location:____________________________________________________________________________________

(Circle) (Circle) Comment

Weather Good Fair

Visibility Good Fair

Wind Speed Low Medium

Proximity to airport:__________________________

Airport Notified Date:____________________ Time:__________________________

Person Spoke With: ____________________________________________________

Nearest Major Intersection:____________________________________________________________________________________________

Proximity to Heavily Populated Area:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Take Off Time

Landing Time

Safety Concerns:

Additional Comments

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Pre-Flight Inspection Completed: _______ Yes _______ No Comment _______________________________________________________

Proximity to Heavily Travelled Roadway:__________________________________________________________________________________