## MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION

OPER A TIONS MANUAL

Last Revision: June 18, 2015M P T O M

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### Purpose

This operations manual has been created by “Wilkins Photography.”, hereafter referred to as

“Wilkins”, to be used in conjunction with all conditions and limita tions as stipulated. Wilkins

pilots, camera operators, visual observers, and other company personnel when applicable, will

comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever UAS flight

operations are

performed that require the exemption as mentioned above.



### Owner/Operato r & Organization

Jeremy Wilkins

Member

Wilkins Photography

801 Queens Park Drive

Owings Mills, MD 21117

410.701.0062



### Person s Authorized

F

AR 91. 1 19 (c) is waived only with respect to those persons, vehic les and structures

directly involved in the performance of the actual operation. Wilkins shall ensure that

no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be

involved and necessary for the operation.



### A r e a o f Operations

Wi lkins's approved area of operations will be the United States, including its

territories and possessions.



### Pla n o f Activities

For flights above 200 feet AGL: At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled operation,

Wilkins will submit a written plan o f activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over

that area. The plan of activities will include the following:

1. Dates and times for all flights.

2. Name and phone number of person responsible for the event.

3. Name and phone number of pers on responsible for flight operations.M P T O M

Page 2 of 9 4. Make, model, and serial number (if available) UAS to be used.

5. Name and certificate number of pilot(s) involved in the event.

6. A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners

and/or local officials to conduct the event. The list of those who gave permission

must be made available to the inspector upon request from the waiver holde r

. 7. Signature of waiver holder or representative.

8. A description of the flight act ivity including maps or diagrams of any area, cit y , town,

count y , and/or State over which the operation will be conducted.

The three (3) day notification equipment’s may be waived, howeve r , the operator should

contact the FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be prepared to explain in

detail why the three (3) day notification is not practical.



### Pe r missio n t o Operate

Before any flight operations is conducted under the provisions of 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

5. Air traffic control

Wilkins personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical,

howeve r , verbal permission is acceptable. A permission form is provided in Appendix A

and may be used when obtaining writ ten permission. W ritten permission forms shall be

maintained at the job site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the

Flight Director to be kept on file for a minimum of six (6) months. These forms will be

made available for inspecti on by the F AA or other official personnel upon request.



### Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate production

personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all unauthorized

persons and vehicles to a minimum of a 500 foot perimete r . Provisions will be made to

immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured or for any

other reason in the interest of safet y

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### Briefin g o f Pilot/P r oductio n 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 event.

Personnel wil l also be briefed on additional provisions that may be issued by the FSDO

that has geographic responsibility for the operational area, including the location of

boundaries or time limits. The briefing shall cover:

1. Pertinent sections of this operation s manual

2. Plan of activities

3. UAS takeo f f and landing procedures

4. Role of PIC, visual observe r , and camera/gimbal operator

5. Overview of flight activities to be conducted during the production event

6. Recall procedures

7. Emergency proc edures

8. Risks to participating personnel

9. How to control nonparticipating persons



### Ce r tification/Airwo r thiness

All Wilkins UASs used in operations do not require an airworthiness certificate. Wilkins

will use trained technicians to perform main tenance, alterations, or preventive

maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in

the UAS operating documents (i.e., the DJI Phantom 3 V ision and DJI Inspire

1,Hexacopter manuals. These manuals have been included with t his exemption

request.). Furthermore, Wilkins will document and maintain all maintenance

records.



### Pilo t & V isua l Observe r Minimu m Requi r ements

Wilkins shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum

requirements shall meet or exce ed the following (using Exemption NO. 1 1062 [Astraeus

Aerial] as a basis):

Prior to conducting operations, the PIC must have logged, consistent with 14 CFR

61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS pilot. Prior to operations the PIC must also

have logge d a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model

of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. In addition to the hour

requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 take

- o f fs and landings in the preceding 90

days (for currency purp oses). Prior documented flight experience that was obtained in

compliance with applicable regulations could satisfy this requirement.M P T O M

Page 4 of 9 T raining, proficienc y , and experience

- building flights can also be conducted to

accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficienc y , and experience

- building

flights the PIC is required to operate the UAS with appropriate distances in accordance

with 14 CFR 91. 1 19

.

Wilkins may determine that additional hours are necessary to address all potential flight

h azards and requisite airmanship skills. Wilkins will not permit any PIC to operate

unless that PIC is able to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the

UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers an d maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

Prior to operations the PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private,

recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current F AA ai rman

medical certificate or a valid U.S. drive r ’ s license issued by a state, the District of

Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territor y , a possession, or the Federal government, and have

completed the minimum flight hour and currency requirements as stated in the

conditions and limitations above.

V isual Observers should have a minimum of 1 hour of flight time with the sUAS which

they are observing a f fording them direct experience with the performance of the sUAS

they will be observing.



### Communications

Prior t o the start of any operation covered by this manual, the pilot in command will

formulate a plan to provide communications capability to all participants during the

actual operation. Oral, visual or radio communications may be used as long as it is

e f

fectiv e and is capable of keeping the participants continuously appraised of the

current status of the operation.



### Acciden t Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occu r , the notification

requirements of F AR Part 830 wo uld compl y

.



### Recall/Sto p P r ocedu r es

Specific procedures will vary based on the UAS being used, the physical location, and

other unique configurations in the field. Details will be part of the required pre

- flight

briefing.M P T O M

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### Specia l P r ovisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in this manual are the primary

assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized.

The UASs and pilots used under this exemption and/or waiver will only be those

specified in manual, Appendices A and B, or associated plan of activities. Each pilot ’ s

name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activit y

. All UASs and

pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for F AA inspection before the

scheduled event.



### Compan y Organization

FLIGHT DIREC T OR

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Has final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.

2. Acts as liaison between Wilkins and the F AA on matter concerning this manual.

3. Assure that eac h approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtain a signed

statement from each that they have read and understand its contents.

4. Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for

Wilkins.

5. Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and

processed properl y

. 6. Must approve or disapprove each proposed operation performed by Wilkins

under the provisions of this manual.

7. Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.

8. The Flight Director may delegate functions to other personnel but retains

responsibilit y

.

PILOT IN COMMAND

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assure the UAS to be flown is in airworthy condition and required maintenance have

been performed as appropriate.

2. Acquire permission from the Flight Director before any operation under the

provisions of this manual.

3. Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the procedures,

policies and conditions contained herein.

4. Coordinate with location personnel to formulate plans, routes, locations, etc. with

safety of all persons involved in the primary concern.

5. Maintain and keep current their copy of this manual and have it on site at any job or

operation requiring the waive r

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Page 6 of 9 6. The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains

responsibilit y

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VISUAL OBSE R VER

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain visual line of sight with the sUAS at all times.

2. Maintain direct commu nication with the PIC.

3. Maintain a broader “situational” awareness of the secure area and stay alert for

unauthorized persons or vehicles that could compromise the area.

4. Assist the PIC in with collision avoidance. Including, but not limited to, av oidance of

other traffic, clouds, obstructions, and terrain.M P T O M

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## Appendix A

- Location Permission Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Wilkins Photography permission to

operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from propert y , or with in some jurisdiction in

which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of image acquisition or

inspection.

Name:

T itle:

Basis of Authority

to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature Date

Wilkins

Representative

Receiving Permission:M P T O M

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## Appendix B

- List of Approved UASs

Current operators manuals are part of this appendix.

1. DJI Phantom 3 V ision

2. DJI Inspir eM P T O M

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