# Operations

Manual

Version 1.0 July 01, 2015

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## 1 Mission Planning

1.1 Initial Customer Meeting All missions start with initial conversations with customers at the requesting mission location. A full briefing of the customer on vehicle performance, specifications and flight capabilities will be done. A detailed conversation with the customer on the excepted data to be gathered during a mission, and the flight requirements needed.

All clients will be made aware of the flight limitations imposed on UAS operations and any requests that do not comply with current FAA regulations
will not be executed.



### 1.2 Site Survey The proposed operation site will be located on a current FAA Sectional airspace map. Operations within con trolled airspace will be cleared with the respective management authority prior to operations. An Aerial NET certified Pilot in Charge will be responsible for doing a detailed

pre - mission site survey. The site survey will include an on

- site walkthrough of the entire operational area.



### 1.2.1 Potential Flight Hazards During the walkthrough potential flig ht hazards ( trees, light poles, power poles, ...) will be noted.



### 1.2.2 Ground Control Location Based on the mission requirements, a location for the Ground Control Station and PIC to operate from during the mission will be selected. This location must
have at least 10 sq feet of open space for UAS takeoff and landing, as well as clear site lines to as much of the operational zone as possible.Aerial NET Inc Operations Version 1. 0 Manual

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### 1.2.3 VO Requirements If the mission requirements or the site layout will require the UAS to ever leave
the direct site of t he PIC, a trained spotter will be required for in the mission. The location of the spotter will be determined and all site lines will be confirmed. Given the amount of communication required between a PIC and a VO, no more than 1 spotter can be used duri ng any mission. In the event that site conditions would require multiple spotters, multiple Home locations and mission plans will be developed where the PIC and the VO will move between
missions.



### 1.3 Mission Planning Using the most up to date imagery avail able, a certified PIC will develop a proposed flight plan f

or the operation. While every flight will be different the following general guidelines must be followed. The UAS must stay within the direct line of site of the PIC as much as possible. Design of the flight plan must take this into account, and all other considerations will be placed second to this. In the event of a flight with a spotter, the UAS must spen d a minimal amount of time out of site of the PPIC and the VO must have clear line of site during all times when the UAS is under its supervision. All flight operations must take place over the customer’s property. If a flight requires flying over prope rty belonging to someone not the client, the property owner must be notified and permission to perform operations over their property must be obtained in writing. All effort will be made to minimize operations over non

- client property. All potential fligh t hazards identified in the site survey must be noted and addressed in the flight plan. A minimum straight line distance of at least 20 feet must be maintained from any obstacles. Flight plans will be designed to be as short as possible, while still fol lowing the above guidelines.Aerial NET Inc Operations Version 1. 0 Manual

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### 1.4 Final Customer Briefing After the Site Survey and Mission Plan are developed, a meeting with the customer will be held. During this meeting the Mission Plan will be gone through in detail and any feedback regarding safety and operational outcomes will be taken. The customer must approve of the Mission Plan in writing prior to any UAS operations. If operations are planned to occur at a location with non Aerial NET employees, the customer must appoint an on

- site safety contac t. This contact must be present at the site during all Aerial NET flight operations, and is responsible for communicating Aerial NET safety procedures to all personnel present.Aerial NET Inc Operations Version 1. 0 Manual

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## 2 Mission Operations
Following customer approval, missions will be carried ou t at the scheduled time, assuming safe flight conditions prevail. The following procedures for mission operations must be adhered to at all times.

Aerial NET Flight operations are typically separated into seven phases ; Site
Pre

- Flight, UAS Pre

- Flight, Control Systems Check, Before Take Off, In

- Flight Operations, Landing, and Post

- Flight Operations.



### 2.1 Site Pre

- Flight:

Check local weather forecast for the operation site. Ensure weather is within operational parameters for the UAS being flown. Confirm with customer safety officer that the minimal amount of personnel is present within t he operational zone. Verify that all personnel within the operational zone are aware of UAS operations, and have the appropriate training and gear.

Confirm that no new flight hazards have appeared since the site survey and the Mission Plan is still the safest possible plan. If applicable, set the VO up and establish voice communications.



### 2.2 UAS Pre

- Flight: Before the first flight of the day, verify all transmitter, on - board aircraft, and camera batteries are fully charged. Check all control surfaces for signs of damage, loose hinges, and overall
condition. Check the control linkages are secured and the condition of the control horns
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Copyright Aerial NET Inc 5 Check the wing to ma ke sure it is in good structural condition and properly secured and aligned to the airframe. Check the motor/engine and mounting system to make sure it is firmly attached
to the airframe. Check the propeller or rotor blades for chips, cracks, looseness and any deformation. Check the landing gear for damage, for secure attachment, and if applicable, the wheels are in good shape and rotate freely. Check that the servos are firmly attached to the airframe and all receiver
connections are secure.

Check all elec trical connections making sure they are plugged in and secured to
the airframe.

Check that any onboard sensors, and mounting system s are secure and operational. Perform an overall visual check of the aircraft prior to arming any power systems. Repair or re place any part found to be un

- airworthy in the pre

- flight prior to
take

- off. Fill fuel tank if applicable.Aerial NET Inc Operations Version 1. 0 Manual

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### 2.3 Control Systems Check: Make every effort to assure that no one in the area is using your radio’s frequency before turning on your transmitter.

Make sure that all of your body parts, clothing, other obstructions, and bystanders are well away from any propeller or rotor and its arc before turning power on to any systems. Make sure the aircraft is secure and will not move if the motor was suddenly power ed up.

Announce out loud

– “CLEAR PROP”. Start the Ground Control software and ensure proper loading. Turn on the transmitter. If it displays information such as aircraft memory and battery voltage, be sure these numbers are correct.

Make sure that the throttle stick on the transmitter is in the power off position. Connect the battery and/or turn on the power switch to the aircraft. Follow the recommended range test procedures as outlined in your radio transmitter/receiver owner’s manual. Check for prope r operation of control surfaces. Check that all servos are steady and not chattering or making any other abnormal noise when in operation or idle. Verify that any flight plans and operational instructions are properly loaded
from the GC to the UAS.

Check the motor/engine for proper operation. Firmly secure the aircraft and gradually increase the throttle to full power and back down to idle

– checking for lack of thrust, vibration or other possible anomalies. Check that the motor stops completely when the throttle stick is at the off position.

Check that any sensing equipment power is on. Check to make sure the triggering device is working correctly.Aerial NET Inc Operations Version 1. 0 Manual

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### 2.4 Before Take Off: Confirm transmitter antenna is fully extended. Confirm transmitter trims settings in prop er position. Confirm receiver antenna is fully extended.

Confirm GPS satellite lock. Check that the take off area is clear of obstructions and people. Double check weather conditions and review potential emergency landing

areas. If applicable, inform the V O of immanent takeoff. Set flight timer alarm.

Announce out loud

– “TAKE OFF”.

Launch aircraft.



### 2.5 In

- Flight: Climb to a safe altitude away from potential hazards and check control systems. Reset trims if necessary. Manually fly the aircraft near the startin g point of the mission plan. Place the aircraft into the appropriate mode for mission operations. Continually scan the flight and ground areas for potential hazards.



### 2.6 Landing: Check the control systems and set the trims that if necessary, an emergency abort landing can be made. Scan landing area for potential obstruction hazards and recheck weather
conditions.

Announce out loud

– “LANDING”. Always be prepared to go around.Aerial NET Inc Operations Version 1. 0 Manual

Copyright Aerial NET Inc 8 Carefully land the aircraft away from obstructions and people.



### 2.7 Post

- Flight:

Turn the power off to the aircraft and/or disconnect the batteries.

Turn off the transmitter. Turn the power off to any sensor equipment. Visually check aircraft for signs of damage and/or excessive wear. Remove the unused fuel if applicable.

Secure the aircraf

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## 3 Flight Logs
All Aerial NET operations must be logged in an Aerial NET provided logbook. Logbook entries must contain the following information, at a minimum. Date of Operations

Pilot Name

UAS Model and Aerial NET UAS Serial Number

Ground Control Sta tion GPS Coordinates

Aerial NET Mission Plan ID If applicable, GPS coordinates of mission VO

Mission Start Time

Mission End Time Any notes regarding flight including sensor package flown

In the event of an incident, a thorough log of the incident must be made. Recording any details regarding the environment, aircraft status and potential causes of the incident must be recorded. Photographs of relevant items should
be taken as well.



## 4 Maintenance Logs
Every UAS operated by Aerial NET will have a log book de scribing the maintenance done. Each logbook will bear identifying marks that specify the UAS aircraft type as well as the Aerial NET serial number assigned to the UAS. Each log entry will contain at least the following infomraiton.

Date of Maintenance

M aintenance Technician Name Reason for Maintenance (fault or scheduled) Description of Work