Brooks New Media Inc.

Peter Stergion

366 Huntington Ave

Buffalo, NY 14214

Operations Manual/Pre-Flight Checklist/Risk Assessment

The following checklist will be used for all UAS flights:

Area & Environment

● Hazards / Site Selection

○ Check for wires / cables

○ Animals

○ People / bystanders

○ Property in the vicinity

○ Site is away from nonessential participants

○ Ability to maintain adequate buffer zones between

aircraft and personnel;

○ Minimize departures and landings over populated areas

○ Take into account local topography, ensuring a visible

line of sight towards the UAV at all times. Ensure the

telemetry connection is not obstructed.

○ Investigate potential alternative landing sites in case

take­off site is obstructed.

● Psychological consideration (are you well rested, rushed, “get

there­itis”, are you being pressured by client)

● Weather considerations

○ Temperature (+35 degrees)

○ Visibility (good)

○ Precipitation (none)

● Wind Speed
○ Upper winds / at altitude (less than 10mph)

○ Rotor (lee side of large objects)

● Notify any bystanders or nearby property owners of your

intentions (permission)

● Discuss flight plan with your co­pilot or spotter

● If flying in controlled airspace, have you notified airspace authority

○ NOTAMs

○ Can you reach authorities

○ Do you need to maintain communication?

● First Aid Kit stocked, readily accessible and visible to anyone in the

area.

Equipment /UAV/Drone Inspection Checklist

● Crack in joints and structural members

● Loose or damaged screws, ties, fasteners, straps

● Loose or damaged wiring

● Loose or damaged connections (solder, plugs, etc.)

● Inspect prop mounts and screws and apply slight counter pressure on

arms to check for loosened components

● FPV , inspect / clean FPV (Camera) Lens and insure it is secured and

connects are firmly attached

● Camera settings are correct (still images, video, framerate)

● Battery / Batteries are fully charged, properly seated and Secured

● Fail­safe equipment functioning

○ RTH (return to home)

○ Firmware Airport Proximity Detection Functioning
● Props are smooth and free of damage / defect (check blade, surface

and hub)

● Prop adapters are tight / secure

● Ensure voltage alarm is connected

● Ensure arming / idle timeout is properly configured

● Correct model is selected in transmitter (if applicable)

● Power on transmitter

● Toggle Switches on Remote Controller ­ Full Up

● Video Monitor On

● Remove UAS from case

● Remove Gimbal Lock & Lens Cap

● Insert MICRO SD CARD

● Insert UAS Battery

● Place UAS in clear and safe launch and recovery position

● Power on UAS

● Verify WIFI connection

● LOAD DJI APPLICATION

● Verify DJI application connection to camera

● Verify at least 8 GPS satellites are connected

● Verify charge levels

● Check RC transmitter shows the right range and centering for all

sticks
Mission Plan

● All actions and contingencies for the mission planned.

● Contingency planning should include safe routes in the event of a

system failure, degraded performance, or lost communication link,

if such a failsafe exists.

● Mission plans and flight plans will be shared with other operators

in the vicinity.

Public Awareness

● Be courteous and polite

● You are an ambassador and your actions will affect other pilots

and the industry in general

● Be professional / appear professional

Pre­flight / Run­up

● Verifying all transmitter, on­board aircraft and camera batteries

are fully charged; (confirm voltages)

● Ensure no frequency conflicts with both video and transmitter /

receiver

● Checking all control surfaces for signs of damage, loose hinges,

and overall condition; Looking over the wing/rotors to ensure they

are in good structural condition and properly secured;

● Check motor/engine and mounting attached to the airframe;

● Study propellers / mounting hardware (tight) / rotor blades for

chips and deformation;

● Check the landing gear for damage and function

● Test electrical connections, plugged in and secure

● Ensure photo / video equipment mounting system is secure and

operational.
● Check location of GPS equipment controlling the autopilot.

● Check the IMU movements in the ground control software.

● UAV in stabilization mode, ensure control surfaces move towards

the correct positions

● UAV / Drone is in a level location safe for takeoff

● FPV / Power up ground station

● FPV / Power up Video receiver / goggles

● If using Video recorder turn on camera system

● Camera settings are correct (still images, video, framerate)

● SD camera memory clear and inserted into the camera

● Action / Start filming

● All transmitter controls move freely in all directions

● All transmitter trims in neutral position

● All transmitter switches in correct position( typically away)

● Transmitter throttle to zero

● Radio transmitter on

● Connect / power on battery to airframe

● Ensure led indicators and audible tones are correct

● Timer on (if applicable)

● FPV, confirm video is in monitor / goggles

● Scan for nearby cars / people / animals

● Say “CLEAR!”

● Arm flight controller

● Increase throttle slightly listening for any abnormalities

● Short 20­30 second hover at 3­5 feet (listen for vibrations / loose

items)

● Confirm Voltage levels are correct

In­Flight
● Basics: If flying manually, always keep your fingers on the

controller/transmitter.

● Never let the UAV out of your sight even for a second.

● Climb to a safe altitude away from potential hazards and to

reduce noise pollution.

● Keep aircraft at a safe operating distance from people, electric

utility lines and buildings.

● Do not fly UAVs within distance defined by local laws of any

private/commercial airport/helipad

● Do not fly around a pre­existing UAV flying site without a

frequency­management agreement.

● Do not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport

● Landing: Regardless of whether of a manual or automated UAV

landing, scan landing area for potential obstruction hazards.

● Announce out loud “Preparing to Land”.

● Carefully land the aircraft away from obstructions and people.

Post­Flight

● Shutting Down: Turn the power off to the aircraft and/or

disconnect the batteries.

● Turn off the transmitter.

● Turn the power off to the photo equipment.

● Visually check aircraft for signs of damage and/or excessive

wear.

● Remove the unused fuel if applicable. Secure the aircraft.

● Check pictures: Verify that the UAV camera actually took the

pictures.

● LOG FLIGHT