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# Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

SkyWorks Innovation, LLC

7151 Dalewood Lane, Dallas, TX 75214

( 972 ) 740

- 2950Page 2 of 1 6 

## Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose 4

B. Pilot/Operator Organization 4

C. Persons Authorized 4

D. Area of Operations 5

E. Plan of Activities 6

F. Permission to Operate 6

G. Security 7

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 7

I. Certification/Airworthiness 8

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 8

K. Communications 9

L. Accident Notification 9

M. Recall/Stop Procedures 9

N. Aerobatic Competency 9

O. Special Provisions 10



### 2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot 10

B. Pilot in Command 1 1

Appendix A

1 List of Approved Pilots 1 2

2 List of Approved Aircraft 1 3

3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 1 4

4 Revision Letter (sample) 1 5

Appendix B

1 Form 7711

- 2 (certification of waiver) 1 6Page 3 of 1 6 

## Revision Control Page

Revision# Date InitialsPage 4 of 1 6 

## 1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by " SkyWorks Innovation, LLC .", hereafter

referred to as " SWI ", in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver of

Authorization of the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming

as they apply to small unmanned aerial vehicles ( hereafter referred to as sUAV)

.

S WI pilots and other company personnel when applicable will comply with the

policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or

television flight operations are performed that require a Waiver of Authorization as

mentioned above. Where applicable, an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation

Regulations (FARs) to conduct commercial operation of designated s UAS aircraft,

provided such operations are conducted within and under the c onditions outlined

herein, may be established by th e FAA as required by Section 333.



### B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Ben jamin Sewell

– Chief Pilot

, SkyWorks Innovation LLC

. (FAA 3302606ATP)

7151 Dalewood Lane

Dallas, TX 75214

Ben jamin Sewell

- Manager (972)740

- 2950



### C. Persons Authorized

FAR 91.119 (c) is waived only with respect to those persons, vehicles and

structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The certificate

holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except

those consen ting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This

provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if an equivalent level of safety

can be achieved and the Administrator has approved it. Further, SWI sUAV will

not operate at an altitude t hat ex ceeds 400ft AGL in compliance with existing

s UAV restrictions and to avoid aircraft that operate in the National Airspace

System

. For example, an equivalent level of safety may be determined by an

ASI’s evaluation of the filming production area to no te terrain features,Page 5 of 1 6 obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may p rotect nonparticipating persons

(observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an accident.



### D. Area of Operations

SWI 's approved area of operations will be the continental United States,

including Alaska and Hawaii.Page 6 of 1 6 

### E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, SWI will submit a written

plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of

activities should include the following:

(1) Dates and times for all flights.

(2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production

ev ent.

(3) Name and phone number of person responsible for the sUAV

.

(4) Make, model, and serial or registration number of sUAV to be used

and any additional certificate s or limitations

.

(5) Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production

event.

(6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property

owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. The

list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector

upon request from the waiver hold er.

(7) Signature of waiver holder or representative.

(8) A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any ar ea,

city, town, county, and/or s tate over which filming will be conducted and the

minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the opera tions.

(9) Name of the Visual Observer (VO) working with the pilot during sUAV

operations.

The three (3) day notification requirements may be waived ; however, the operator

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

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



### F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations 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:Page 7 of 1 6 (1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, state and f ederal government

(5) Air traffic control

The SWI personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever

practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. A standard

permission form is provided in Appendix A and may be used when obtaining

written permission. SWI personnel will assure a sufficient number of those forms

are available at the job site. Written permission forms will be maintained at the job

site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the chie f pilot to be

kept on file for a minimum of six (6) months. These forms will be made available

for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request.



### G. Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate

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

unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately

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

reason in the interest of saf ety.



### H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the sUAV

pilot will conduct a briefing of all procedures to participating personnel of the risks

involved, emergency procedures, and safeg uards to be followed during the

filming production event. Personnel will 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 limit s. The briefing

shall cover:

• Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the

attached special provisions

• Operations manual

• Plan of activities

• Designated home point location for sUAV takeoff/landing operations and return

to

- home failsafe operation.

• Radio Communications (if applicable)Page 8 of 1 6 • sUAV activities to be conducted during the filming production event

• Home point takeoff/landing and failsafe operations

• Recall procedures

• Emergency procedures

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons



### I. Certification/Airworthiness

All SWI sUAV used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c) for

the purpose of filming will be specified. As there will be no airworthiness certificate

issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory

standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft

(sUAV) and the requirements contained in the Manufacturers Operating Manual for

maintenance and use of safety check lists prior to each flight, an equivalent le vel of

safety will be provided. The pilot will assure the sUAV to be flown is in airworthy

condition and all required inspections and maintenance has been completed before

each flight

.



### J. Pilot/Visual Observer Minimum Requirements

The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum pilot requirements.

Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) A current U. S. Commercial pilot certificate.

(2) A current FAA First Class medical

. (3) Demonstrate proficiency in any approved SWI sUAV for all operations

permitted in this manual.

(4) No aerobatic maneuvers will be approved for any operation.

(5) A visual observer (VO) must demonstrate awarene ss and

communications proficiency for all phases of sUAV operations contained

in this manual.Page 9 of 1 6 

### K. 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 participants

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 appraised of the current status of the operation. A VO will assist the

pilot during all operations and remain in unassisted communicating distance with

the pilot at all times while keeping the aircraft within line

- of

- sight

.



### L. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the

notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would apply

.



### M. 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. A VO is

req uired for all operations in this regard

.



### N. Aerobatic Maneuvers

No aerobatic maneuvers will be conducted with a sUAV at any time

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### O. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the SWI motion picture

and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the

surface will not be jeopardized.

The sUAV and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be

those specified in the SWI motion picture and television operations manual

(“Appendix A” page 11) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name and

certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All sUAVs and

pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be av ailable for FAA inspection before the

scheduled event.

Each pilot

- in

- command conducting operations authorized under this certificate

understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR

91.119 (b) and (c)

- see attached document under “Appendix B” page 15.

A h ome point takeoff and landing area will be protected in a manner that will

prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

SWI will ensure that the participating persons involve d in the operations are

thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communication, emergency

procedures, and on the provisions of the authorization and/or waiver before

beginning the activities. No person may participate in any event unless that

person has r eceived a briefing on the provisions of the waiver.



## 2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this

manual.

• Act as liaison between SWI and the FAA on matter s concerning this manual.

• 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 contents.P age 11 of 1 6 • Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for SWI

.

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

processed properly.

• Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by

SWI und er the provisions of this manual.

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

• The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains

responsibility.



### B. Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure that the sUAV to be flown is in an airworthy condition and all

inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per

appropriate FAR's.

• Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation under the

provisions of this manual.

• Be very knowledgeab le of the contents of this manual and abide by the

procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

• Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes,

locations, etc. with the safety of all persons involved as the primary

conc ern.

• Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at any

job or operation requiring the waiver.

• The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains

responsibility.12 

## Appendix A .1

List of Approved Pilots

Chief Pilot

Name : Benjamin Sewell

Certificate Number : 3302606

Grade : ATP

Medical Class/Date : First 09

- 2015

Contact Number : ( 972 ) 740

- 2950

Pilots

Name : Benjamin Sewell

Certificate Number : 3302606

Grade : ATP

Medical Class/Date : First 09

- 2015

Contact Number : ( 972 ) 740

- 2950

## Appendix A .2

13 

### List of Approved sUAVs:

Make and Model Registration /Serial Number

1. DJI Phantom 3 Professional P78DCE06021152

2. DJI Phantom 3 Professional P78DCD2902287614 

### SkyWorks Innovation, LLC

Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilot of SkyWorks Innovation, LLC permission to

operate their sUAV at less than 500 feet from my property, or in some jurisdiction in

which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or television

production.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Location:

Date of Operation:

Sign ature

Date

SWI Representative Receiving Permission

## Appendix A .4

15 

## Revision Letter

Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials

R Remove and Replace D Delete and Destroy N Insert New Page

Manual Serial# Issued To

Revised By

Date

This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than

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## Appendix B .1

(see attached form 7711

- 2)