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June 9, 2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations M30 West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 1200 NewJersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590-0001 Petition ofSkyLens LLC dbaFilm and Flight for Exemption Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAAModernization and Reform Act of2012. To Whom ItMay Concern: Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and 14 CFR Part 11, SkyLens LLC, dba Film and Flight, hereby applies for exemption from the aforementioned Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) to allow commercial operation of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). This exemption is in accordance with the conditions outlined herein, the enclosed Film and**Fli~ht** General Operations Manual 1
, DJI UAS User's Manuals, DJI Quick Start Guides , and all otherrequirements established by the FAA pursuantto Section 333 of the Modernization and Reform Act. This exemption would allow SkyLens LLC to perform commercial operations using DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1UAS for the purposes ofaerial photography and videography. These operations would be operated in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) has controlled access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the film and television industry using conventional aircraft. The name and address ofthe applicant is: SkyLens LLC, dba Film and Flight Attn: Terra S. Merriman Ph: (904) 377-0036 Email: 

## §h11mi,m9rrim?n@gmgiJ,Gm:n Address: 14 Court Theophelia • Saint Augustine, FL 32084

1 SkyLens LLC is submitting its General Operations Manual (GOM) as a confidential document under 14 CFR35(b), the entire content ofthe GOM contains confidential commercial and proprietary informationthat SkyLens has not and will not share with others. This manual contains operating procedures that are not available to the public and are protected from release underthe Freedom oflnformationAct, 5 USC § 552 (b) (4). 2 In an effort to reduce the unnecessary printing ofmaterials, DJI User Manuals and Quick Start Guides can be downloaded from the DJI support website at: www.dji.com/support SkyLens LLC. Exemption Request 1SkyLens LLC's UAS are multi rotor aircraft, weighting less than 55 lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a speed ofno more than 100 mph and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line ofsight and will operate only withinthe sterile area described inthe Film and Flight General Operating Manual, (hereinafter "GOM"). Such operations will insure that the UAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public". Given the small size ofthe UAS involved and the restricted sterile environment within which they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone ofsafety (an equivalent level ofsafety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations ofUASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size ofthe UASs and the restricted areas in which the relevant UAS will operate, approval ofthe application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level ofsafety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significantpublic benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction inenvironmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with allowing UASs aerial filming, the grant ofthe requested exemptions is inthe public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grantthe requested exemption without delay. SkyLens LLC's GOM provides procedures and limitation under whichthe operator will be bound by. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or evenhigher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe aerial filming operations conducted with conventional aircraft. The limitations and conditions to which SkyLens LLC agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include: 1. Minimum crew will consist ofa PIC and a Visual Observer (VO). 2. All operations will be conducted under daytime VFR conditions. 3. Flights will be operated within Visual Line OfSight (VLOS) ofthe PIC and VO. 4. Ifthe PIC or VO lose sight ofthe UAS, the PIC will immediately active the "returnto home" function ofthe aircraft. 5. Pilot in Command and Visual Observer will at all times be able to communicate by voice. 6. Priorto flight the PIC will insure there is enough available power for the UAS to conduct the intended operation and to operate thereafter for at least five minutes orthe reserve power recommended by the manufacturer whichever is ifgreater. 7. Flights will be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400 feet AGL. SkyLens LLC. Exemption Request 28. All Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: A) Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UAS and/or debris inthe event ofan accident. The operator will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. Ifa situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations will cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety ofnonparticipating persons; and B) The owner/controller ofany vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closerto those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.
9. The UAS will operate only within a confined "Sterile Area" as defined inthe GOM. 10. In accordance with the GOM a briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations priorto each day's missions. Itwill be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries ofthe sterile area be present for this briefing. 11. Inthe event ofan accident involving a Film and Flight UAS, the PIC will immediately cease operations and report the accident to the NTSB and AFS-80. 12. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies. 13. Contingency plans will be inplace to safely terminate flight ifthere is a loss of communication betweenthe PIC, the VO, orthe UAS. 14. Procedures have been established in Film and Flight's GOM to contact ATC prior to operating inthe National Airspace System (NAS).

SkyLens LLC. Exemption Request 3SkyLens LLC. Is requesting exemptionfrom the following F ARs: 61.23(a) and (c) 61.101(e)(4) and (5) 61.113(a) 61.315(a) 91.7(a) 91.119(c) 91.121 91.151(a)(l) 91.405(a) 91.407(a)(1) 91.409(a)(1) and (2) 91.417(a) and (b) SkyLens LLC operates UASs in a manner consistent withprior section 333 exemptions. Many previous cases have setprecedent in whichthe FAA has granted relieffrom the listed FARs (See: Nos 11062, Nos 11109, Nos 11112, and Nos 11213). Since SkyLens LLC falls squarely within the already established zone for exemption, and would not set a precedent for exemption from the listed FARs, they will forgo elaboration ofthe FAR definitions and necessary reasons for exemption.

Regards,

Terra S. Merriman, Manager SkyLens LLC. dba Film and Flight Cell Phone: (904) 377-0036 filmandflight@gmail.com 

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GENERAL OPERATIONS MANUAL

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## Table ofContents 1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................4 2. 

### AIRCRAFT...........................................................................................................................4 2.1. 

### DJI PHANTOM 3
..............................................................................................................................4 2.1.1. Description
................................................................................................................................................4 2.1.2. Specifications andLimitations
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### DJI INSPIRE 1
................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.1. Description
..................................................................................................................................................S 2.2.2. Specifications andLimitations
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### 3. PILOT IN COMMAND .......................................................................................................6 3.1. RESPONSIBILITIES
........................................................................................................................... 6 3.2. QUALIFICATIONS
.............................................................................................................................. 7 3.3. EXPERIENCE
..................................................................................................................................... 7 3.4. TRAINING
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### 4. VISUAL OBSERVER ..........................................................................................................7 4.1. RESPONSIBILITIES
.......................................................................................................................... 7 4.2. QUALIFICATIONS
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### 8 4.3. EXPERIENCE
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### 5. MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................8 5.1. PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
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### 8 5.2. FUNCTIONAL TEST FLIGHTS
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### 6. OPERATIONS .....................................................................................................................9 7.1. OVERVIEW
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### 9 6.2. AREA OF OPERATIONS
...................................................................................................................9 6.3. PREFLIGHT BRIEFING
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### 9 6.4. UAS CHECKLIST
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### 7. WEATHER........................................................................................................................ 11 8. ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING: ........................................................................ 12 9. GLOSSARY ....................................................................................................................... 12 APPENDIXA............................................................................................................................ 14 A.1 FILM AND FLIGHT PERMISSION ACQUISITION FORM
...................................................................14 A.2 VISUAL OBSERVER BRIEFING GUIDE
.............................................................................................15 A.3 REVISION LETTER
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## Introduction The General Operations Manual (GOM) has been developed by SKYLENS LLC dba FILM AND FLIGHT in conjunction with an application for exemption under section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 for the purpose ofaerial filming. The policies, procedures, and conditions contained within this manual shall be followed at all times during operations that require a section 333 exemption. 

## 2. Aircraft Film and Flight utilizes DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1UAS for aerial filming and photography. 

### 2.1. DJIPhantom3 2.1.1. Description The Phantom 3 (P3) is a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). The aircraft's weight including battery is 1280g (2.82lbs). The dimensions ofthe P3 are 28.9cmX28.9cmX18.5cm (LxWxH). The P3 is a multirotor aircraft consisting offour propellers driven by four independent brushless electrical motors. Electrical power is provided by an interchangeable Intelligent Flight Battery (PH3-4480), which powers the motors, camera, onboard flight controller and all other electric components. The P3 has the capability to move along the vertical and horizontal planes as well as hover in position. The P3 contains a Ground Positioning System (GPS) receiver as well as Visual Positioning technology that allows it to follow precise tracks both indoors (via visual positioning) as well as outdoors (via GPS). Attached to the bottom ofthe P3 is a 3-Axis gimbal containing a small High Definition (HD) camera. The camera is capable of recording 4K video as well as taking still images. In addition, the cameratransmits a live video feed backto sUAS operator. The P3 is controlled by a hand held Remote Controller. The Remote Control operates inthe frequency range between 2.400 GHz and 2.483 GHz, and has a maximumtransmission distance of2km (outdoors and unobstructed). In addition to the remote controller, advanced settings and controls can be accessed viathe DJI pilot app on a connectedtablet. Inthe eventthe P3 loses communication or its GPS signal, it has the ability to return to a predetermined position within the Area ofOperation. Boththe P3 as well as the Remote Controller have been certified in compliance with part 15 or the FCC Rules. 

### 2.1.2. Specifications andLimitations Weight (including battery)
.................1280 g Max Ascent Speed
...........................5 m/s Max Descent Speed
.........................3 m/s Max Speed
....................................16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Flight Altitude
..........................6000 m Max Flight Time
.............................Approximately 23 minutes Operating Temperature Range
............0°C to 40°C GPS
...........................................GPS/GLONASS P3 Intelligent Flight Battery (PH3-4480 mAh-15.2V):
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......................................4480 mAh Voltage
....................................... 15.2 V Battery Type
.................................LiPo 4s Energy
........................................68 Wh Net Weight
...................................365 g Operating Temperature
.....................-l0°C to 40°C Max Charging Power
.......................1 OOW Phantom 3 Remote Controller: Operating Frequency
.......................2.400 GHz- 2.483 GHz Max Transmission Distance
...............2 km (outdoors and unobstructed) Operating Temperature
....................0°C to 40°C Battery
........................................6000 mAh LiPo 2S Transmitter Power (EIRP)
.................FCC: 20 dbm; CE: 16 dbm Working Voltage
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### 2.2. DJIInspire 1 2.2.1. Description The Phantom Inspire 1 (Inspire!) is a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). The aircraft's weight including battery is 1935g (6.47lbs) and has a maximum weight including payload of3400g (7.49lbs). The dimensions ofthe Inspire! are 43.8cmX45.lcmX30.1cm (LxWxH). The InspireI is a multirotor aircraft consisting of four propellers driven by four independent brushless electrical motors. Electrical power is provided by an interchangeable Intelligent Flight Battery (TB47 or TB48), whichpowers the motors, camera, onboard flight controller and all other electric components. The InspireI features retractable landing gear that can be raised in flight to provide unobstructed visibility ofthe onboard camera. The InspireI has the capability to move along the vertical and horizontal planes as well as hover in position. The Inspire1 contains a Ground Positioning System (GPS) receiver as well as Visual Positioning technology that allows itto follow precise tracks both indoors (via visual positioning) as well as outdoors (via GPS). Attached to the bottom ofthe Inspire! is a ZENMUSE X3, 3-Axis gimbal, containing a small High Definition (HD) camera. The camera is capable ofrecording 4Kvideo as well as taking still images. In addition, the cameratransmits a live video feed back to sUAS operator. The InspireI is controlled by a hand held remote controller, and additionally a second remote controller canbe used to operate the camera gimbal. The Remote Control operates in the frequency range between 2.400 GHz and 2.483 GHz, andhas a maximum transmission distance of2km (outdoors and unobstructed). In addition to the remote controller, advanced settings and controls can be accessed viathe DJI pilot app on a connectedtablet. In the event the Inspire 1loses communication or its GPS signal, it has the ability to return to a predetermined position within the Area ofOperation. Boththe Inspire! sUAS as well as the Remote Controller have been certified in compliance withpart 15 or the FCC Rules.

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### 2.2.2. Specifications andLimitations Weight (including battery)
.................2935 g (3400 g max) MaxAscent Speed
...........................5 m/s Max Descent Speed
.........................4 m/s Max Speed
....................................22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Flight Altitude
..........................4500 m Max Flight Time
.............................Approximately 18 minutes Operating Temperature Range
............-10°C to 40°C GPS
...........................................GPS/GLONASS Inspire1 Intelligent Flight Battery (Model:TB47): Capacity
......................................4500 mAh Voltage
.......................................22.2 V Battery Type
.................................LiPo 6s High voltage Battery Energy
........................................99.9 Wh Net Weight
...................................570 g Operating Temperature
.....................-10°C to 40°C Max Charging Power.
......................180W Inspire1 Intelligent Flight Battery (Model:TB48, Optional): Capacity
......................................5700 mAh Voltage
.......................................22.8 V Battery Type
.................................LiPo 6s High voltage Battery Energy
........................................129.6 Wh Net Weight
...................................670 g Operating Temperature
.....................-10°C to 40°C Max Charging Power.
......................180W Inspire 1 Remote Controller: Operating Frequency
.......................2.400 GHz- 2.483 GHz Max Transmission Distance
...............2 km (outdoors and unobstructed) Operating Temperature
....................0°C to 40°C Battery
........................................6000 mAh LiPo 2S TransmitterPower (EIRP)
................. FCC: 20 dbm; CE: 16 dbm Working Voltage
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## 3. Pilot In Command 3.1. Responsibilities The Pilot in Command (PIC) has full Operational Control over the flight mission. The PIC has the ability to initiate as well as terminate a flight and must do so inthe event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. Each PIC mustmeet all qualifications experience requirements described in sections 3.2 and 3.3 ofthis GOM. Additionally the PIC is
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### Qualifications EachPIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license issued by a state, the District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight reviewrequirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his orherpilot certificate.


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### Experience All PICs mustmeetthe following minimum level offlight experience: 1. The PIC must have accumulated and logged a minimum of 100 flight cycles and 25 hours oftotal time as a UAS pilot with at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similarUAS type (single-blade ormulti-rotor) and 5 hours in the make and model ofUAS aircraft to be flown. 2. Withinthe preceding 90 days, the PIC must have accumulated and logged a minimum offive Flight Cycles (as defined in the glossary) as UAS pilot withthe make and model ofUAS to be utilized as well as performedthree takeoffs and landings. The PIC must also meetthe flight reviewrequirements specified in 14 CFRPart 61.56 in an aircraft inwhichthe PIC is rated onhis or her pilot certificate. 

### 3.4. Training Flighttraining for the purposes ofexperience building andproficiency will be conducted during dedicatedtraining sessions. During such training sessions, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

## 4. Visual Observer 4.1. Responsibilities All persons serving as a Visual Observer (VO) will meetthe qualifications and experience requirements ofsections 4.2 and 4.3 ofthis GOM. The visual observer (VO) is responsible for assisting the PIC inthe duties associated with collision avoidance. The VO serves as a second set ofeyes and will supply theirtotal and undivided attention to the UAS and its surroundings. The VO will remain near the PIC and will use voice to communicate. The VO will exercise Crew Resource Management (CRM) and aid to insure the safety ofthe operation and its participants. Additionally the VO will help the
Date: 5.25.2015 7 Revision: OriginalPIC insure that: 1. The UAS remains within Visual Line ofSight range (VLOS). 2. The Area OfOperation remains sterile. 3. The following are identified and avoided: Non-participating aircraft, clouds, obstructions and terrain. 

### 4.2. Qualifications Each VO must hold at a minimum a drivers license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or a Federal government. This license requirement will serve to insure that the V

### 0 possesses adequate health and vision to perform the functions required. 

### 4.3. Experience Prior to acting as aVO during a Flight Mission, each VO will be required to read the Visual Observer Briefing Guide inAppendix A to insure they understand their role and posses the required qualifications. 

## 5. Maintenance The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. 

### 5.1. Pre-FlightInspection Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has beenperformed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The operator mustfollow the UAS manufacturer's maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 

### 5.2. Functional Test Flights Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement ofa flight critical component, mustundergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with aVO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to notpose an undue hazard to persons and property.

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## 6. Operations 7.1. Overview The operatoruses UAS to conduct aerial filming and photography. When engaging in commercial operations, these flights will be referred to as Flight Missions. 

### 6.2. Areaof Operations Priorto each flight mission an area ofoperations must be established. The PIC will designate both a lateral area over the ground as well as a vertical area in whichthe UAS will be operated. Prominent landmarks should be picked in advance to markthe lateral boundaries, and a height above ground level should be used to mark the vertical boundaries. Priorto each flight mission, the PIC will insure that the designated area of operation meets the following requirements: -The area falls withinthe approved Certificate ofOperation (COA). -Permissionhas been obtained from all appropriate entities including territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions, local law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies.

- And finally that the area is, and will remain a sterile area. 

### 6.3. PreflightBriefing Priorto each flight mission, the PIC will conduct a preflightbriefing. All pilots, VOs, and otherparticipants are required to attend the preflight briefing. The following items are mandatory briefing items. To insure FAA and GOM compliance, the PIC will use the preflight checklistbelow. PREFLIGHT BRIEFING: -Flight Mission objective: Define the mission for the day's operation. -Assign/verify roles ofall participants: -Weather: Insure the Mission is in compliance with section 7 ofthe GOM. -Area ofOperation: Insure compliance with COA as well as any local rules and regulations. Verify all permission forms, as well as required permits are complete. Additionally insure that the Area ofOperation is sterile. -Review contingency plans in case ofthe need to abort the mission. -Verify the UAS meets all maintenance requirements ofsection 5 ofthe GOM. -Questions? 

### 6.4. UAS Checklist In additionto the preflight briefing, the following UAS checklist mustbe referencedprior to flight. UAS PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST: 1. Transmitter firmware up to date 2. UAS firmware up to date 3. Inspect UAS for obvious defects 4. Batteries fully charged

Date: 5.25.2015 9 Revision: Original5. Propellers tightened and/or locked 6. ND Filter needed? Yes/No 7. SD card in camera, SD card formatted ifneeded 8. Monitorbrightness setto high and hood installed 9. Transmitter antennaup 10. Transmitterturned on 11. UAS turned on 12. UAS calibrated 13. UAS placed in safe launce and recovery position 14. Area clear ofnonparticipants FLIGHT: 1. Hitrecord on camera? 2. Warnbystanders ofimminent takeoff 3. Hover close for 20 seconds. Look/Listen for defects 4. Confirm expected stick operation 5. Monitorbattery power 6. Keep visual line ofsight with UAS 7. Monitor signal strength 

### 6.5. RESTRICTIONS All operations conducted by the operatorwill adhere to the following restrictions: 1. Minimum crewwill consist ofa PIC and a Visual Observer (VO). 2. All operations will be conducted under daytime VFR conditions. 3. Flights will be operated within Visual Line OfSight (VLOS) ofthe PIC and VO. 4. Ifthe PIC or VO lose sight ofthe UAS, the PIC will immediately active the "returnto home" function ofthe aircraft. 5. Pilot in Command and Visual Observer will at all times be able to communicate by voice. 6. Prior to flight the PIC will insure there is enough available powerfor the UAS to conductthe intended operation andto operate thereafter for at least five minutes or the reserve powerrecommended by the manufacturer whichever is ifgreater. 7. Flights will be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400 feet AGL. 8. All Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are presentthat sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UAS and/or debris inthe event ofan accident. The operator will ensure that nonparticipating persons remainunder such protection. Ifa situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such
Date: 5.25.2015 10 Revision: Originalprotection and are within 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations will cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety ofnonparticipating persons; and b. The owner/controller ofany vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closerto those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closerto those objects and determined that it does notpresent an undue hazard. 9. The UAS will operate only within a confined "Sterile Area" as defined inthe GOM. 10. In accordance with the GOM a briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations priorto each day's missions. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries ofthe sterile area be present for this briefing. 11. Inthe event ofan accident involving a Film and Flight UAS, the PIC will immediately cease operations and report the accidentto the NTSB and AFS-80. 12. All required permissions andpermits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies. 13. Contingency plans will be inplace to safely terminate flight ifthere is a loss of communicationbetweenthe PIC, the VO, or the UAS. 14. Procedures have been established in Film and Flight's GOM to contact ATC prior to operating inthe National Airspace System (NAS). 

## 7. Weather Prior to eachflight, the PIC will checkthe weatherto insure that current and forecast conditions will allow for the safe operation ofthe UAS. Approved sources ofweather include aviationweather.gov, WSI Pilotbrief, and any other source that would provide an equivalent level ofweather information. The following conditions present a dangerto operations and prohibit the initiation ofa flight mission: Wind gusts that exceedthe UAS's recommended limits. Rain Snow Fog (or other atmospheric condition lowering the visibility below 3sm). Additionally the PIC will insure that the proposed operation will allowthe UAS to remain 500 below and 2000 feet horizontally from all clouds. At any time during operation ifthe weather deteriorates, the PIC will landthe UAS in an expeditious manner while keeping in mindthe safety ofpersons andproperty.

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## 8. Accident/Incident Reporting: Any incident, accident, orflight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents will be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) IAW procedures contained onthe NTSB website: www.ntsb.gov. 

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## Glossary Area ofOperation: The designated area in which the flight mission will take place. This includes the lateral as well as vertical space in which the planned flight is to take place. Flight Cycle: A flight beginning with a fully charged battery and ending whenthe flight reserve power has beenreached. NationalAirspace System (NAS): The common network ofU.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information and services; rules, regulations andprocedures, technical information, and manpower and material. Non-Participants: Persons and property that have agreed to participate in the flight mission. Operational Control: With respect to a flight, means the exercise ofauthority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight (14 CFR 

### § 1.1). Participants: Persons and property that have agreed to participate in a flight mission. Pilotin Command (PIC): The person who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety ofthe flight; has been designated as PIC before or during the flight; and holds the appropriate category class and type rating, ifappropriate, for the conduct of the flight (14 CFR § 1.1). Sterile Area: An areathat is clear and free from all nonparticipants. An area ofoperation will only be considered sterile when it is determined that the UAS operation will be able to comply with restrictions listed under section 6.5.8 ofthis GOM. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft and associated elements, including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft, that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficiently inthe national airspace system (P.L. 112-95, Section 331).

Date: 5.25.2015 12 Revision: OriginalUAS Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA): An authorization issued by the Air Traffic Organizationto an operator for a specific unmanned aircraft activity. A COA is required prior to each flight in the NAS and must be obtained for the Area ofOperation to be utilized. Visual Line ofSight (VLOS): Unaided (corrective lenses and/or sunglasses excepted) visual contact between a pilot in command and an unmanned aircraft sufficientto maintain safe operational control ofthe aircraft, know its location, and be able to scanthe airspace in which it is operating to see and avoid other air traffic or objects aloft or on the ground.

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## Appendix A A.lFilm andFlightPermissionAcquisition Form
In signing this form, I am giving the pilots ofFilm and Flightpermissionto operate their UAS at less than 500 feet from property, or in somejurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose ofaerial filming.

Name:

Title:

Basis ofAuthority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date ofOperation:
Signature Date

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Film and Flight Representative Receiving Permission

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### A.2 Visual ObserverBriefing Guide
Film and Flight is pleased to have you serving as a Visual Observer ontodays flight mission. This guide will serve as your Visual Observer familiarization and briefing guide, so please read it carefully. We are happy to provide additional information should you have any questions. As a Visual Observer, yourresponsibility is to assist the PIC (Pilot In Command) in their duties associated with collision avoidance. In other words, you are going to serve as a second set ofeyes and make sure the pilot doesn't hit anything! This includes, but is not limited to, avoidance ofother traffic (aircraft), clouds, obstructions and terrain. The only requirement to serve as a Visual Observer is that youpossess a current driver's license and have the ability to visually observe the unmanned aircraft in flight (Prescription glasses or contacts must be warn ifrequired). Additionally during operations in bright sunlight we highly recommend that sunglasses are warn. All we ask ofyou during the operation is that youprovide your full and undivided attention to watching the unmanned aircraft. Your participation is very important so we ask that you refrain from all unrelated distractions during the flight mission. Ifduring the operation you see any obstacles (other aircraft, clouds, buildings, terrain, etc.), immediately informthe pilot using the following format: a) Obstacle description b) Obstacles position in relation to the unmanned aircraft (ahead, to the left, to the right, behind.) Example: 

## if you see a tall tree that the unmannedaircraft is headedtowards, call out: "Tall tree (obstacle description), straight ahead (obstacleposition)!" Please feel free to speak up at any time ifyouhave any questions or concerns regarding the operation. You are part ofthe team, and there is no such thing as a silly question. We hope you enjoy the experience, and thank you for yourparticipation intodays flight mission!

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