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Motion Picture and 

Television Manual
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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

B. Pilot/Operator Organization

C. Persons Authorized

D. Area of Operations

E. Plan of Activities

F. Permission to Operate

G. Security

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

I. Certification/Airworthiness

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum 

Requirements

K. Communications

L. Accident Notification

M. Recall/Stop Procedures

2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot

B. Pilot in Command 10

 Appendix A 

 1 List of Approved Pilots 11

 2 List of Approved Aircraft 12

 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 13

 4 Revision Letter (sample) 14 

 Appendix B

 1 FAA-2015-2679-0001 (Petition of Exemption) 15

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by "TheBannerNinja", hereafter referred to as

"TBN", in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization

of the provisions of a 333 Exemption for the purposes of filming with a UAS or

Unnamed Aerial System. TBN 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.

B. Pilot/Operator Organization

Travis Owens - Chief Pilot

TheBannerNinja

1183 SW Plass Ave

Topeka Kansas 66604

Travis Owens - Manager (785) 408-3159

C. Persons Authorized

Other Pilots, Flight Crew, Spotters, other Production Staff, and anyone else who

has signed a waiver found in Appendix A. Based on Location, Terrain, obstructions, 

and other obstacles, a minimum of 200 ft is needed for safe operation of a UAS. 

Other persons not associated with the production and or have not signed a waiver 

must be kept a minimum of 200 ft from any Area of Operation.

D. Area of Operations

TBN's approved area of operations would be the Continental United States,

including Alaska and Hawaii and its Territories. 

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E. Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, TBN 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

event.

(3) Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft.

(4) Make, model, and serial or N-number of aircraft to be used and type of

airworthiness certificate, including category.

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

event, including any notation of external load endorsements or aerobatic

competency, if required.

(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 holder.

(7) Signature of waiver holder or representative.

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

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

minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification equipments may be waived, however, 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. 

F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations, 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:

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(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

The TBN 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. TBN 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 chief 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

production 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 safety.

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production 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

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 limits. The briefing

shall cover:

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

attached special provisions

• Operations manual

• Plan of activities

• Aircraft parking and starting

• Radio Communications

• Takeoff procedures

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• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event

• Approach and landing procedures

• Recall procedures

• Emergency procedures

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons

I. Certification/Airworthiness

All TBN aircraft used in operations requiring relief from 14 CFR part 21 for the 

purpose of filming will be properly certified and hold a 333 

Exemption(FAA-2015-2679-0001). However, restricted category aircraft cannot be 

used as the filming "vehicle" in motion picture and television filming. The Aircraft 

will be maintained in accordance with stated requirements in the above stated 

Exemption. Each aircraft will have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled 

maintenance and inspections and the dates or times they must be performed. A 

section for discrepancies is also found in the flight log. The pilot in command will 

assure the aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all required inspections 

and maintenance has been completed before each flight.

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements

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

Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following:

(1) Approved License based on 333 Exemption once Approved. 

(2) At least 10 hours logged as PIC and at least 5 hours logged as the PIC in 

the aircraft type.

(3) A minimum of 25 hours in the category and class of aircraft to be used.

(4) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under

the waiver. 

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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.

L. Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the FAA occur, Report 

must be made within 10 days of Incident. 

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. 

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N. Special Provisions

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

television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the

surface will not be jeopardized.

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

those specified in the TBN 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 civil aircraft and

pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available 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 14 CFR 

part 21 and must abide by the requirements of a 333 Exemption.

Multirotor takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent 

unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

TBN will ensure that the participating persons involved 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 received 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 TBN and the FAA on matter 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.

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

TBN.

• 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

TBN under 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 aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and

required maintenance have been performed as per appropriate Requirments.

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

provisions of this manual.

• Be very knowledgeable 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 safety of all persons involved in the primary concern.

• 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.

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Appendix A .1

List of Approved 

Pilots 

Chief Pilot 

Pilots 

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Travis Owens 785-408-3159

Amanda Headlee 785-408-3159 

Ryan Burge 785-408-3159

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Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number

1. Phantom 3 Advance Remittance ID: 201510200048589225NN

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Appendix A .3 

Permission Acquisition Form 

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of TheBannerNinja, Permission to operate 

there Unmanned Aerial Systems in conjunction with________________ Production. 

Name: 

Title: 

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission: 

Location: 

Date of Operation: 

Signature __________________________________________________ 

Date __________________________

TheBannerNinja Representative Receiving Permission 

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Appendix A .4

Revision Letter

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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 Online Form - FAA-2015-2679-0001(Petition for Exemption)

http://www.regulations.gov/#!

documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2679-0001

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