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# UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS **MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FLIGHT OPERATION MANUAL** 

**UASHOT Aerial Filmworks, Inc.** 1545 Euclid Ave apt 6C Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305)766
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### TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PURPOSE 4 PILOT AND OPERATOR 4 PERSONS AUTHORIZED 5 PLAN TO PROVIDE A HIGH LEVEL OF SAFETY: 7 Recall/Stop Abort Procedures 8 Briefing 10 Operational factors to be considered in order to avoid non participant people a nd/or congested areas: 12 “SEE AND AVOID” guidance 13 P rocedures for high risk situations 15 Job safety assessment 20 AREA OF OPERATION 23 PLAN OF ACTIVITIES 23 PERMISSION TO OPERATE 24 C ERTIFICATION/AIRWORTHINESS 24 PILOT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / COMPANY ORGANIZATION 25 ACCIDENT NOTIF ICATION 27 APPENDICES A ad B RISK ASSESMENT C PERIMETER DIAGRAM D 3 DAY NOTIFICATION FORM E CONSENT CHECKLISTSUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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##  **P URPOSE**  This manual has b een developed by UASHOT Aerial Filmworks, Inc. , hereafter referred to as " UASHOT ", 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. UASHOT 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. The FAA has made special provisions for waiving the minimum altitude requirements of sections 91.79(b) and (c) for mot ion picture and television filming production. This waiver is required for all aircraft moviemaking operations occurring below the minimum altitudes found in sections 91.79(b) and (c). This includes helicopters, since the Office of Flight Operations has determined through operational history that low altitude moviemaking operations may create a hazard. The FAA requires the development, and acceptance by the FAA, of a "Motion Picture and Television Flight Operations Manual" with criteria and guidelines fo r proper operation in order to provide maximum safety and protection. The FAA says it will issue a waiver for flight closer than 500 feet only for "consenting participants directly connected with the approved filming sequences".

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## PILOT AND OPERATOR **:**
**Operator** UASHOT Aerial Filmworks, Inc. 1545 Euclid Avenue Suite 6C Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 766
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**PILOT** Carlos Alejandro Espiga Calderon Certificate Number : 3796964 Grade : Privet Medical Class/Date : Second 02

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 **List of Approved Aircraft** 

1 . DJI Inspire 1 2. DJI Matrice 100 3. DJI 1000



##  **PERSONS AUTHORIZED**

**Closed -**  **set motion picture and television 333 Exemption Requirements:**
. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption. . At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filmi ng. The 3
- day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following: a. Dates and times for all flights; b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption; c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on
- scene operation of the UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N −Number of UAS to be us ed; e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming; f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permis sion must be made available to the inspector upon request; g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will b e conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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Crew: All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

Altitude: The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Alti tud e must be reported in feet AGL.

Distances: Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the exemption holder’s MPTOM.



### UASHOT **ADD ITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** 

**Crew:** The flight crew, consisting of one Pilot in Command (PIC), two Visual Observers (VOs) and one Camera operator, will act as fence posts on the outside of the intended flight area, watching for intrusions into the area from individuals or other aircraft. **Altitude:** Under the new policy, the FAA will grant a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for flights at or below 200 feet to any UAS operator with a Section 333 exemption. UASHOT believes that the 200 feet AGL is more than enough to capture images and video without losing their quality. Drones digital telemetry shows altitude indication in the PIC remote controlUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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**Distance Participating People:** Only consenting persons and necessary for the filmi ng production will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation, and this radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination



###  **PLAN TO PROVIDE A HIGH LEVEL OF SAFET Y :** 

. UASHOT will also have a buffer zone to pr event unauthorized individuals from entering into the flight area. UASHOT VOs will serve as fence posts on the outer edges of the flight operational area in order to actively monitor the space for unauthorized and nonparticipating individual ( Appendix A Perimeter diagram) . Should one appear, PIC will safely land the UAS in a manner meant to avoid the unauthorized/nonparticipating individual. This will provide an equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 91.119(b) and (c) because the PIC and flight crew wi ll make a safety assessment of the risk of operating, and determine that it does not present an undue hazard.
Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of oper ation 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.
Prior to the day of filming, the flight crew will visit the site where filming will be held and observe the area to determine if it is safe for shooting. The flight crew will determine that a location is not safe if it is too close to objects, such as trees, or if wind conditions would make the planned flight u nsafe. The flight crew will conduct a “dry run” without the UAS, to prepare for the real flight.
UAS takeoff /landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area On the day of filmi ng, the flight crew will set out a landing area marked off with flags and a safe alternative landing area should be set too just in case the home base became unsafe for landing.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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The flight crew will be set up in a triangle, with the camera operator and t he PIC in one corner, and the VOs in the each of the other corners, each member of the flight crew, as well as any producers who will be present, will be able to communicate orally for the duration of the flight. Flight Crew will be equipped with headsets, radios and whistles (in case of radio failure).
In case the location is surround by dry grass the UAS PIC will bring a fire extinguisher with him in case the UAS crash and the batteries after the impact could create a fire.
VO ́s will bring sunglasses in order to maintain the visual line of sight in sunny conditions and the PIC too, in case there is not sun the PIC will also bring with him protective eyewear in order to keep the eyes free of dust and any foreign object every time the UAS is operating.

Th e flight crew will have each individual involved in the filming sign a waiver and obtain their consent prior to shooting ( Appendix D) . Additionally, during operations, the two visual observers (“VOs”) will be on the lookout for any trespassers, so that th e operation can be quickly aborted if someone unauthorized walks into the closed set. However, when flying closer than 500 feet to nonparticipating individuals or structures, there will be barriers or structures present between the flight area and the nonp articipants that sufficiently protect them from the UAS and/or debris in the event of an accident. UASHOT Aerial Filmworks, Inc. will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communicat ion, 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



### Recall/Stop Abort Procedures

Prior to the start of an y operation, 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. The visual observer (VO) and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be d esignated beforeUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO ́s can perform the duties required of the VO. Communicate positively. Good teamwork requires positive communication betwe en crew members. Communication is positive when the sender directs, announces, requests, or offers; the receiver acknowledges; and the sender confirms. Crew members must use positive communication procedures for essential crew coordination actions identifi ed in the description of each task. Positive communication is quickly and clearly understood. It permits timely actions. Due to multiple crew locations and other environmental factors, crew members should use a limited vocabulary of explicit terms and phra ses to improve understanding.
Acknowledge actions. Communications must include supportive feedback to ensure that all crew members correctly understand announcements and directives. Acknowledgments need to be short and positively indicate that the crew me mber received and understood message. "Roger" or "Okay" may not be sufficient. The preferred method is to repeat critical parts of the message in the acknowledgment.

**START:**
PIC: “CLEAR PROP ́S, STARTING MOTORS” BODY SIGNAL: Circular motion of right hand at head level with left arm pointing at the

UAS.
VO ́S: “(Name of VO), Area is clear” [First to talk is the one at the Left Side of the PIC]

**ABORT:**
VO: “ABORT, STOP” BODY SIGNAL: Arms crossed above the head, palms facing forwardUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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[Wait 2 seconds for PIC acknowledge, after that without PIC feedback use the whistleas many times as needed]

PIC: “ ROGER, ABORTING ALL OPERATIONS”

**LANDING:**
PIC: “RETURN TO HOME, LANDING AREA CLEAR , BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST”

VO: “FLIGHTPATH AND LAND ING AREA ARE CLEAR



### Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel
Risk Management : Participants will conduct a thorough evaluation of the operations to be conducted and the potential risk to all personnel, if any. The Pilot in Command will coordinate with the designated production representative and implement a plan for communications between the participants on the ground. The plan will incorporate the following: Abort signals, audible and visual to halt filming in the event of unforeseen circumstances or safety hazards.

Exclusion zones
- Pedestrian exclusion zones are to be set through the use of spotters during UAS operations. Anyone not directly involved in the production is not to enter these exclusion zones unless the PIC has signaled that it is saf e to enter and the UAS has ceased all movement. PIC will immediately cease UAS flight operations if any pedestrian or vehicle enters the exclusion zone without permission.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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During a site risk assessment you should (if possible) locate two 'ditch sites' that you can use in an emergency. Ideally these would be open areas (fields, large open spaces etc). In the event of your aircraft developing some kind of fault where it is hea ding towards say a busy road, or school or built up area and you have limited control and have identified a major problem with your control link etc or mechanical problem. It would be more prudent to initiate a kill motor command over your ditch site than allow the craft to enter into dangerous airspace above a freeway or heavily populated area.
Landing site & Alternate landing sites 1. Primary Landing site Typically the primary landing shall be the same as the launch site. The PIC has final authority for any approaches to the primary site and may wave off any approach deemed unsafe. 2. Alternate landing sites The PIC shall designate at least one alternate landing site. In the event that primary landing site is deemed unsafe 3. Mission Abort Sites “DITCH S ITES” The PIC may optionally designate an “abort site” whereby the aircraft may be “dumped” in an emergency situation. The abort site shall be so far removed as to provide absolute minimal risk Should the PIC deem it necessary the UA may be flown to this site and inserted without regard to the safety of the aircraft or flight equipment. 4. Approaches over populated areas. The PIC shall make every effort to select a landing site that minimizes approaches over populated areas. 5. Landing Safety & Crowd contr ol All landing sites shall be maintained and operated as the launch sites. Personnel shall maintain a buffer of at least 50 feet between aircraft operations. Observers shall act as safety supervisors while not performing the duty of in flight observer. At the start of each day’s filming the Pilot in Command and the designated production representative will conduct a BRIEFING/SAFETY MEETING for the production staff and those persons necessary for filming, including emergency, safety and security personnel on the risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during the filming productionUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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event. Personnel will also be briefed on any additional provisions that may be issued by the local FSDO, including the location of boundaries or any ot her time limits. Note: A subsequent BRIEFING/SAFETY MEETING should be required as necessary for intended action sequences and/or scenes
The briefing shall cover: . Review with Crew and production personal their roles, responsibility, and communication p rocedures . Choose the safest way to accomplish the operation (scene) . Confirm flight plan . Take off, Approach and Landing procedures . Risks to participant people . Safety minimum distance from UAS , permission of PIC started or not before . Rec all procedures, Emergency procedures, Emergency contacts . How to control non
- participant people . Review MPTOM high risk scenes section and plan of activities



### Operational factors to be considered in order to avoid non participant people **and/or congested areas:** 

 Segregation. Segregating the activities from public interference by placing physical barriers and cordons, or using other built/natural features that effectively separate the UAS operation from the general public.

 Wind and turbulence. Taking account of changes of wind strength and direction at varying heights above the surface. Windshear, ‘rotor’ and ‘curlover’ effects may beUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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Radio Frequency (RF) interference. Pilots must take account of the possible reduction in operating range in an urban environment due to the heavy use of communications equipment ( mobile telephone, Wi
- Fi etc.) and other sources of electromagnetic spectrum/RF interference. Mitigation for the consequences of weak or lost GPS signal due to masking by buildings must be considered along with the general RF saturation level.

 Emergency p rocedures. UAS emergency procedures planned to be implemented during controller/transmitter/loss of GPS guidance failure modes must be able to be put into effect without breaching the minimum separation distances or flying dir ectly overhead persons/vehicle s. An automatic ‘Returnto
Base’ feature must not cause a hazard to anyone off the nominal flight path; this may limit the UAS to mainly vertical flight paths directly above the launch point.

 Test flights. It is desirable to conduct limited test flights (hover controllability check) and other systems tests at the launch point before committing to the full flight profi le. The integration and correct set - up of the camera and gimballed
mount will also be checked at this time to avoid unnecessary calibration flights.

**“SEE AND AVOID” GUIDANCE**
1. The primary means to avoid collisions between all aircraft flying within our National Airspace System (NAS) is “See and Avoid.”
2. Vigilance must be maintained by each person operating an aircraft (whether UAS or manned) so as to “see and avoid” other aircraft.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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3. UAS must avoid manned aircraft. Our privilege to fly UAS in the NAS depends on our commitment to remain “well clear” of manned aircraft.
4. Simply avoiding an actual collision is not enough. A “near miss” is not acceptable.
5. UAS must fly sufficiently far away from manned aircraft so as not to create a collision hazard. 6. Model aircraft flying must not only be safe , it must be perceived to be safe by the greater manned aviation community. UAS operators must continually demonstrate their respect for the safety of manned aircraft by remaining vigilant and well clear.
7. Whenever a potential conflict arises between UAS and manned aircraft, the pilot of the UAS must always give way to the manned aircraft.
8. The pilot of the UAS must never assume the pilot of a manned aircraft can see the UAS or will perform any maneuver to avoid the UAS flight path.

9. Visual Lin e of Sight is required by the Safety Code. It means that visual contact with the aircraft must be maintained without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the UAS pilot. All UAS flying must remain clear of clouds, smoke or any other o bstruction to the line of sight.
10. “Blue Sky” is a term used to explain the method used to increase separation between an UAS and a manned aircraft in the same vicinity. The UAS PIC should maneuver the aircraft in such a way as to increase the amount o f blue sky perceived between UAS and the manned aircraft. By increasing the blue sky separation, the question about depth perception is taken out of the equation and the modeler need not worry whether the UAS is closer to him than the manned aircraft or fu rther away. Increasing the blue sky between the UAS and the manned aircraft automatically increases separation between them.
11. A PIC should never place any consideration for the well
- being of the model aircraft above the safety of manned aircraft. Maneu vering to avoid the conflict may require that UAS be sacrificed.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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### PROCEDURES FOR HIGH RISK SITUATIONS
High risk activities such as stunts, special effects explosions, hazardous camera locations, and similar situations require special procedures to prevent injuries. The two crucial steps in planning a hazardous scene are preplanning and establishing safe procedures for filming.
**PREPLANNING** There are two stages involved in the preplanning: 1) reviewing the script for potentially hazardous scenes; and 2) choosing the safest way to accomplish the scene.
**Identification of Potentially Hazardous Scenes** The script should be reviewed by a qualified consultant or safety director who is experienced in evaluating the many types of hazards found in motion picture production. This expert should identify potentially hazardous scenes. Types of potential problems include hazardous locations, fires and explosions, fogs, smoke and other hazardous special effects, car and helicopter scenes, water stunt s, falls, animals and reptiles, hazardous camera locations, etc. Ideally, the expert should be involved in the earliest production meetings, discussing ways of carrying out potentially hazardous scenes. Minimal input would involve the expert before selection of the location or other final decisions are made as to how a potentially hazardous scene will be filmed. **Choosing the Safest Way** The basic question should be asked, "Is there a safer alternative that does not unnecessarily limit creativ ity?" In recent years, for example, realism (as opposed to simulation) has been the cause of many unnecessary fatalities and injuries. The advent of modern computer simulations can also eliminate the risks of many dangerous scenes.
**PLANNING SAFE PROCEDURES**  Planning how to do a scene safely involves answering several questions. What are the actual risks? Who is in charge? Who performs the scene? Is the camera crew at risk? What safety procedures are needed for the scene? What outside agencies should be involved?UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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Once the safety procedures have been developed for a scene, they should be reviewed.

**Risk Evaluation** Once a particular scene is identified as potentially hazardous, then it is necessary to evaluate the risk. The degree of risk is goi ng to depend on the characteristics of the specific hazard, who could be injured, and the nature of the potential injuries. The camera crew can also be at risk. In several accidents, camera crew members have been injured or killed when a stunt car crashed into them. **Who Is In Charge** One of the most critical aspects of planning and carrying out a hazardous scene is determining who is responsible for planning safety procedures for the scene and making sure they are carried out. There should be a safety director for the film. He or she would have ultimate responsibility for safety of all personnel on the set. However, there are many types of scenes that need special expertise. This can include stunt coordinators, special effects coord inators, fight directors, animal handlers, stunt pilots, certified underwater SCUBA divers, etc. These experts should have all applicable certifications in their area of expertise, and should be directly involved in developing the safety procedures for th e scene. Once safety procedures have been established, they should be approved by an independent consultant or committee. On the set, the expert should have primary control over all safety procedures and be able to determine whether the scene procee ds or not. The safety director, producer, director, health and safety committee, or union delegates should also have the authority to stop a hazardous scene if they think it is too dangerous. And of course, any actor, camera operator, or other involved p ersonnel must be able to refuse to participate if they think the scene is too dangerous to them, or if they are not sure of the proper safety procedures. They need not give a reason for refusing to participate. The scene should not be allowed to proceed until all safety questions have been resolved.

**Who Is Involved** For example car chase sequence: Obviously, experienced stunt performers should be driving all cars involved in the chase sequence, not just the stunt cars, since an error or panic on the p art of a traffic car could be disastrous. Everyone else in the stunt cars should also be stunt performers because of the high risk of anUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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accident. Passengers in other cars would not necessarily have to be stunt performers unless the stunt coordinator thi nks the situation requires it. Experienced stunt performers should be performing all stunts where there is a high risk of injury. Extras and actors should never be asked to perform or participate in dangerous action sequences. In many less haz ardous action sequences, actors can perform them with proper training. Stage fights, for example, require that actors be trained in stage combat by professional stage combat directors who actually choreograph the fight. Actors should be trained how to fa ll for simple action sequences such as running after someone and falling down. Actors using stage firearms must be trained in their safe use. It is crucial that the actors inform the director and others involved of their actual knowledge of safe procedur es for the scene. The question of involvement includes the camera crew and other personnel at risk. If the camera operator is in a hazardous situation, for example, filming from the side of a cliff, then he or she should be trained in the use of app ropriate safety equipment.

**Child Performers** Using infants and children as performers in motion picture films is often unavoidable, but it is essential to ensure that the children are not exploited or exposed to unsafe conditions. Most states have child labor laws which are intended to protect child performers and models The following are some concerns and requirements for child performers: 1. Infants and children are much more easily fatigued than adults. Late hours, frequent retakes, and excessive exertion are some examples of situatio ns to be avoided or minimized. 2. There is growing concern about the effects of bright camera lighting on the eyes of children, particularly infants. At present, no standards exist but good practice would involve minimizing the amount of time children sp end under bright lights. 3. Children are not permitted to perform hazardous stunts or be in the area where they are being performed. 4. Young children also should not participate in scenes which, in the opinion of a psychiatrist, would be psychological ly traumatic. An example might be a young child witnessing graphic violence. 5. State laws also require that the production company hire teachers for children who are missing school. The SAG and AFTRA contracts specify requirements for number of school hours and working hours, and other relevant conditions.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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**Coordinating with Emergency Services** When filming a dangerous scene, preparation has to be made for unforseen accidents which can risk life or property. In making these emergency preparations, various agencies can be involved, including police, fire department, hospitals, etc. In fact, their involvement might be mandatory through requirements for permits. Even if permits are not required, however, these agencies should be contacted during the planning stage for whatever assistance might be required. **Fire Department** The local Fire Department is responsible for enforcing fire safety on the set. If special hazards such as fire, explosions, smoke and fogs, etc. are planned, then special fire permits might be needed for those activities. There might be a requiremen t for a fire standby crew and apparatus during the filming **In case the location is surround by dry grass the UAS operator will bring a fire extinguisher with him in case the UAS crash and the batteries after the impact could create a fire.** 

**Police Department**  Police permits are usually required to film in city streets. This is usually so that the police can section off the area and conduct crowd and traffic control. However, if the scene is potentially dangerous, then the police should be inf ormed at the planning stage so they can make provisions for helping in an emergency.

**Medical Services** Emergency medical care in case of accidents is crucial and can involve coordinating with local hospitals and emergency transportation services.

**STANDARD PROCEDURES**
Obviously each type of hazardous scene will have its own detailed precautions, but there are some general guidelines that should apply to all such situations. 1. Before actors or extras are hired, they should be made aware that a hazardous scene will be performed with trained professionals and told what their role in the scene will be. This information should also be listed on the call sheet.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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2. Children und er the age of 16 should not be placed in hazardous situations. 3. The detailed safety procedures should be in writing and discussed well in advance of the filming of the scene with all participating personnel (including camera crew). This written repor t should include: * a detailed description of the stunt or other activity with safety procedures * date and approximate time of the scene * location of on
- site medical facilities and backup emergency services * emergency procedures in case of accident * names of the Safety Director, and Health and Safety Committee members, and/or any involved experts 4. There should be adequate pre
- production time for any hazardous scene. This could include adequate training and rehearsal for any actor carrying out a dangerous scene (e.g. a fight scene), or sufficient time to satisfactorily rig and test a flying scene. 5. Immediately before filming the scene, there should be a last
- minute verbal briefing including the information found in #3 above. This should include a dry run rehearsal without actual execution of the stunt of special effect. Everyone involved should be clear as to their roles in the scene, and the scene should not proceed until all questions have been resolved
. 6. If there is any substantial change in the procedures at any time, then another meeting must be held to confirm everyone's understanding and agreement to the change. 7. All nonessential personnel should be kept clear of the area where they would be a t risk, or in the way, in case of an accident. This rule should be strictly enforced. The more people around, the greater the risk of someone wandering where they shouldn't, as well as the more people at risk in case of an accident. 8. Special procedures should be taken to protect the camera crew and others on the set. This can include shields, safety belts, respirators, etc. 9. During filming of the scene, it is essential that there be adequate communication between the Safety Director and a ny experts. This can include communications between the stunt coordinator and special effects coordinator. Headphone type systems are preferred to hand
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method. Portable telephones are a second choice. Reliance on telephone booths is not recommended for emergencies due t o unreliability and busy signals. 11. There should be an absolute minimum number of repetitions of the scene to avoid tiring of stunt performers or other personnel. Fatigue and disorientation can lead to accidents. 12. All accidents must be reported and the cause investigated. Accidents related to stunts, special effects or other high risk scenes should be investigated by an independent industry/labor committee. In conclusion, if we want to decrease the high fatality and injury rate in motion picture production, then planning and carrying out dangerous activities will have to be formalized into standard procedures involving preplanning and the development of clear safety procedures.

**The general procedures include:** 1. Notification of all personnel of intention to perform a stunt 2. A detailed briefing including stunt details, hazards, who is involved, location of emergency medical facilities, emergency procedures, and names of responsible safety personnel 3. Adequate rehearsal time 4. L ast minute briefing with dry run 5. Another meeting if there are substantial changes in the stunt details 6. Clearing all unnecessary personnel off set 7. Adequate communications between personnel and for emergencies



### Perf **orm a Job Safety Assessment**

A Job Safety Assessment must be performed prior to conducting any task. Note – A single task may consist of a number of flights The Job Safety Assessment would normally be performed during the feasibility planning phase to determine if the flight is viable and validated on the day prior to the first flight. This is whenUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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assumptions made during the initial Job Safety Assessment (suc h as forecast weather/wind, location of persons etc.) are validated. As a minimum the Job Safety Assessment must consider the following: • Gathering the necessary maps and charts (either hard copy or electronic) for the area • Determining the weather is su itable for the machine and the operation • Reviewing the NOTAMs related to the operations area • Possibility of person moving into the area of operation or landing area during flight • Footpath or other ways of way • Suitable take
- off and landing areas (in cluding alternate landing area) • Ability to maintain 30m separation from the public • Obstructions (Buildings Trees etc.) • Possible radio interference (power lines, antennas etc.) • Ability to maintain visual line of sight • Controllers ability matches l ocation/task • Permission from land owner • Privacy • Local restrictions, by laws, • Need for signage

**RISK ASSESSMENT** Overview The evaluation of risk is the process known as “Risk Assessment”. The UAS PIC should perform this assessment. The Risk Assessment should be performed during the feasibility planning phase to determine if the flight is viable. It should then be validated on the day prior to the flight. Any assumptions made during the initial Risk Assessment (such as forecast weathe r/wind, location of persons etc.) should be confirmed.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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The Risk Assessment involves calculating a risk factor based on both the severity of any undesired outcome and the likelihood of that outcome. Where the risk factor is unacceptably high a mitigating factor or control measure is needed to reduce the likelihood or consequence to manage the risk back to an acceptable level/factor. Even if the risk is acceptable you should consider any factor that could be applied to reduce the risk further.
**Determining the Risk**  A detailed diagram of the site (Google maps may also be used) ,sectional chart and the Risk Assessment Tool Prompt Sheet are used to identify possible risks. These risks are recorded on the Risk Calculation Sheet. Next the score for both the likelihood and consequence is determined using the Risk Score Table below and the scores are entered on the Risk Calculation Sheet. The Risk factor is then calculated by multiplying these two scores. Note
- other elements such as local by Laws etc. which may prevent the flight should also be considered.
**Risk Management** The calculated Risk Factor for each identified risk is then reviewed Where the risk factor is unacceptably high a mitigating factor or control measure is need ed to reduce the likelihood or consequence to manage the risk to an acceptable level/factor. Multiple control measures may be needed to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. Even if the risk is acceptable you should consider any factor that could be appl ied to reduce the risk further. The control measure is recorded on the Risk Calculation Sheet and a new Risk Factor calculated. Note – The risk assessment should also include any risk to the PIC, Observer and anyone else involved in the operation of the UAS.

**Validation of Risk Assessment** Once “on site” the Risk Assessment must be validated prior to the flight proceeding. Any assumptions made during the initial Risk Assessment (such as forecast weather/wind, location of persons etc.) should be confirmed. Where there are differences a new Risk factor must beUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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calculated and control measures adjusted to manage the risk to an acceptable level prior to the flight. Appendices and B TABLES



###  **Area of Operations**
UASHOT Aerial Filmworks, Inc. approved area of operations will be the continental United States



###  **Plan of Activities**
At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3
- day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following: a. Dates and times for all flights; b. Name and phone nu mber of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption; c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on
- scene operation of the UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N −Number of UAS to be used; e. Name and cert ificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming; f. A statement that the operator 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 ava ilable to the inspector upon request; g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; andUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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h. 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 a ltitudes essential to accomplish the operation.
Appendix E



###  **Permission to Operate**
Before any flight operations is conducted at less than 500 feet under the provisions of the certificate of waiver and this m anual, the operator will obtain permission to conduct these operations from propert y owners and local officials as necessa ry 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

The (Company name) personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical, however, verbal permission is a cceptable otherwise. A standard permission form is provided in Appendix A and m ay be used when obtaining written permission. (Company name) personnel will assure a s ufficient number of those forms are available at the job site. Written permission form s 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. The se forms will be made available for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request.



###  **Certification/Airworthiness**
UAS aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart HUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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Airworthiness Certificates, and any associated noise certification and test ing requirements of part 36, is not necessary. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to c onducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undu e hazard to persons and property. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecti ng the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre
- flig ht inspection and determine the UAS is in a co ndition for safe flight. The pre
- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipmen t. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operat ion of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary mainten ance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. . The operator must follow the UAS manufa cturer ́s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit re quirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. Maintenance and inspections will be performed in accordance with the UAS Manufacturer's User Manual. As provided in the FOM, the operator will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight and perform required maintenance needed. Like wise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because UASHOT Aerial Filmworks ,Inc. will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents. To ensure that the UAS continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed as specified in the Maintenance Manual after every 100 flights or 25 fligh t hours.
. Each UAS operated under this exemption mu st comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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 

### Pilot Personnel **— Minimum Requirements**  **.**
**Pilot in Command**
The Pilot in Command is at all times the final authority over the UAS and should be in command of the flight operations and/or related activities. The Pilot in Command should have the authority to abort any flight operation in the interest of safety. Abort signals should be specified ahead of time.
PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Fed eral government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining approp riate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as UAS pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pil ot 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 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days(for currency purposes). PIC qualification flight hour s and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b).
Duties and Responsibilities: • Assure that aircraft to be flown is in safe co ndition and all inspections and required maintenance have been performed • Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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• Coordinate with movie and television person nel to formulate plans, routes, locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the primary concern. • Ma intain their copy of this manual in current condi tion 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.
Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VO s (training, proficiency, and experience
- building) and d etermining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent wi th how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the te rms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedi cated training sessions. During traini ng, proficiency, and experience building flights , all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate d istance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.



###  **Accident Notification**
Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational are a as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS −80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the Naonal Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the UASHOT motion picture and television operations manual is the primar y assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized.
The aircraft and pilots used under this authoriza tion and/or waiver will only be those specified in the UASHOT motion picture and television operations manual or associated plan of ac tivities. Each pilot’s name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All civil aircraft and pil ot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before the scheduled event.UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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Each pilot
- in
- command conducting operations au thorized under this certificate understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) .(form 7712) The production company must notify all cast and crew members and the front of the studio call sheet should contain a statement to the effect that: "An aircraft is being used and will be flown in close proximity to crew and equipment. Anyone objecting will notify the production manager or 1st AD prior to any filming."



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**APPENDIX A**UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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### RISK CALCULATION SHEET **Undesired Outcome Severity**  **Likelihood Risk**  **Factor #1**  Eg. Members of the public encroaching area of 0 4 4 Operation Control Measure or comment on risk Customer to be observer and briefed in accordance with 0 1 1 check sheet
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Control Measure or comment on risk Final Final Final

**#**
Control Measure or comment on risk Final Final FinalUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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**APPENDIX B** 

### Risk **As sessment T**  **ool Prompt Sheet Consideration**  **Possible Impact on Risk** Time of Day Possible Low Sun, fading light, orientation,

ability to maintain visual LOS We ather Check Forecast, Temperature, wind

direction, wind strength, impact on battery life (cold battery, flying into wind), aircraft wind limit, , Public Person moving into landing area during

flight, footpath, right of way, Suitable take off and landing areas, ability to maintain separation, Property Permission from land owner, privacy,

buildings, antennas, trees, obstructions, ability to maintain visual line of sight, controllers ability matches location, local restrictions, by laws, Other aircraft Likelihood of other aircraft in area Equipment failure Likely failure modes, alternate landing site,

emergency procedures, Battery fire following crash (dry grass), Environment Noise, ability to communicate with

participants, distractions, possible distraction of public (drivers) Add items relevant to the operationUASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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**APPENDIX D**UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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**Appendix E**

**Permission Acquisition Form** In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of UASHOT Aerial Filmworks, Inc. Permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from me and/or 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: Signature __________________________________________________ Date

__________________________ (Company Name) Representative Receiving Permission

_______________________________________________________________UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



### 35 **BEFORE DEPARTING FOR SITE CHECKLIST 1.**  **DOCUMENTS Exemption 333 –**  **COA –**  **Registration –**  **Pilot ID and Logbook**  **– UAS logbook and maintenance**  **– FOPM**  **– MPTOM**  **– Plan of Activities**  **– Waiver Owners,**  **Participant People, Local Authorities 2.**  **NOTAM 24 –**  **72 hours in advance Flight Service Station 877**  **- 4**  **- US**  **- NTMS**  **3. LOCATION**  **No Fly Zones –**  **TFR ́s –**  **Notam 4.**  **WEATHER 5.**  **RISK ASSESMENT 6.**  **FREQUENCY MANNED AC Use by local manned aircrafts in the vicinity, Program it into portable radio**  **7. MAPS Physical and electronic for the area of operation**  **Cache location maps into DJI Pilot App devices 8.**  **FIRMWARE Ensure firmware is updated on UAS and Remotes C. 9.**  **MAINTENANCE 100 flights or 25 flight hours inspection**  **10. SD CARD Free space and inserted into the camera**  **11. BATTERIES Fully charged: UAS**  **– Remote controller ́s**  **– Tablet**  **– Radios**  **– Headsets**  **12. SAFETY EQUIPMENT Take off / Landing and emergency pads**  **– Flags**  **– Whistles**  **– Headsets**  **– Radios**  **– Sun**  **glasses (and for the PIC protective eyewear)**  **Fire extinguisher if flight over dry grass 13.**  **EMERGENCY SERVICES CONTACTS** UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



### 36 **LOCATION IN SITE CHECKLIST EQUIPMENT Transport cases free of visible defects**  **PREPLANING Review the plan (script) for potentially hazardous operations (scenes)**  **Choose the safest way to accomplish the operation (scene) LOCATION**  **Check flying area free of overhead obstructions, antennas, trees, wires, low flying aircrafts, birds**  **Weather conditions, Ability to maintain VLOS Notam , TFR ́s, No fly zones**  **NON -**  **PARTICIPANT PEOPLE Location –**  **Distance –**  **Protection -**  **Plan SET THE PERIMETER**  **Identify Launch/Recovery and emergency landing zones Localize taller obstruction in the flight path, failsafe go home**  **Set the crew location * : headsets, radios, whistles, abort** **parameters test Visual dry run**  **BRIEFI NG . Review with Crew and production personal their roles, responsabilities, and** 

**communication procedures . Choose the safest way to accomplish the operation (scene)**  **. Confirm flight plan . Take off, Approach and Landing procedures**  **. Risks to participant people . Safety minimum distance from UAS , pe**  **rmission of PIC started or not before . Recall procedures, Emergency procedures, Emergency contacts**  **. How to control non -**  **participant people . Review MPTOM high risk**  **scenes section and plan of activities** **NOTES * Check appendix : Perimeter Diagram** **. A subsequent Briefing / Safety meeting should be required as necessary for intended scenes** UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



### 37 **START CHECKLIST FACE THE UAS INTO THE WIND**  **This allows the aircraft to float back to PIC in case of an emergency**  **TAKE OFF AND EMERGENCY BRIEFING CHECK UAS HEADING**  **SAFE TO FLY GPS Check the status bar in the DJI GO App  ̈Safe to Fly ̈ in green**  **COMMUNICATE Oral and visual intentions to the flight crew and participant people**  **C LEAR PROPS Check surrounding area and observer ́s**  **verification START PROPELLERS**  **Using a combined stick command BLUE DOT Ensure that the blue dot representing the remote**  **controller is accurately located on map HOME POINT Ensure Home Point is accurately represented**  **on map ELEVATION Ensure Elevation reads 0 (zero)**  **TIME**UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



### 38 **AFTER START CHECKLIST CHECK MOTORS STABILIZED WITH**  **A FREE MOTION SURROUNDING AREA AND AIRSPACE CLEAR Observer ́s in position and ready**  **INITIATE LAUNCH SEQUENCE UAS AND GIMBAL TEST Hover 20 second at 15**  **- 20 feet (re**  **- obtain GPS lock)**  **Check that there is no drifting**  **Controls check (up -**  **down / rotate left**   ** Rotate right; left** **- right /forward**  **- back)**  **LANDING GEAR UP Once in the air to ggle transformation**  **switch up to raise the landing gear ALL GREEN READY TO GO** 



## 2015 CARLOS ALEJANDRO ESPIGA CALDERON **BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST POSITION**  **UAS geographically positioned for landing CLEAR AREA Ensure the landing and emergency areas are clear**  **COMMUNICATE Intentions to crew and participant people GEAR DOWN**  **Transformation switch down to extend landing gear LAND THE UAS** UASHOT AERIAL FILMWORKS, INC.



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