PROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC CLOUDD8TA MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION OPERATIONS MANUAL

CLOUDD8TA LLC
MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION OPERATIONS MANUAL

THOMAS JENNINGS , AUTHOR
VERSION 20160420

A. Pilot/Operator Organization: CLOUDD8TA LLC

- NEVADA · Pilot/operator name: Thomas Jennings
· Address: 505 Fairway Dr, Tahoe City CA 96145 · Telephone number of applicant or responsible person: 1

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- 386

- 6677

B. Distribution and Revision. This section contains procedures for revising the operations manual to ensure that all manuals are kept current. Revisions for the accepted operations manual shall be forwarded to the FSDO at least 15 days before the proposed effective date.

1. CloudD8ta Manuals with changes and version control numbers shall be posted here.

MPTOM Version 1 .0

— NO REVI SIONS as of 20160420 ;

2. Aircrew are responsible for reading, understanding and following the latest version of
the CLOUDD8TA LLC Motion Picture & Te levision Operations Manual

. 3. Current, FAA

- approved versions will be e mailed to aircrew and available digitally for
reference at areas of CloudD8ta operations. 4. Approved versions will be submitted to the lo cal FSDO with each production request

to ensure CloudD8ta and the FAA are synced. CloudD8ta aircrew shall sign a GO/NO

GO that they have read ad under stand this document, and that they have access to online flight resources including this document before flying operations in support of a
commercial production begin.

C. Persons Authorized. Section 91.119(c) is waived only with respect to those participating persons, vehicles, and structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. This operations manual includes procedures listed below to ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except t hose consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less thanPROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC 200 feet if an equivalent level of safety can be achieved and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of safe ty may be determined by an aviation safety inspector’s (ASI) evaluation of the filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons (e.g., observers, the public, or news media) f rom debris in the event of an accident.

1. Pre

- Production through Production

- CloudD8ta is a part of the filmmaking process from concept to debrief, promoting an aviation culture of safety and risk mitigation.
Education of FAA and safety

- driven MPTOM req uirements, production procedures and set safety enforcement will begin each production process to ensure safe aerial operations standards.
2. Before Production

- CloudD8ta pilots, aircrew or qualified air representatives will
attend production meetings to identify and mitigate risk to an acceptable level, opting the

more conservative value of either CloudD8ta or Production. Everyone’s safety is our number one priority

. 3. Before Production

- CloudD8ta pilots will educate key product ion personnel on operations and hazard areas associated with CloudD8ta’s UAS operations, and in particular UAS takeoff, transit corridors and divert zones. 3.1. A “divert zone” is a pre

- identified area to land as soon as possible or ditch an emergency airc raft that cannot make it to a pre

- planned landing zone. CloudD8ta will
work with local authorities and/or production to define a divert zone before flying takes place. 3.2. No persons are allowed within 500 feet of the are a except those consenting to be

in volved and necessary for the filming production. Colored cones that mark 500 feet
and/or 200 feet from the Take

- off Zone will enforce this and all expected flight zones. Personnel consenting to be within this zone must consent by signing a LETTER OF
CLOUDD 8TA OVERFLIGHT OF PRODUCTION SET; UAS or AERIAL AWARENESS with production on behalf of CloudD8ta , for which consenting set or production personnel will receive approval to work near UAS systems. 3.3. Personnel working under an aircraft (Manned or UAS) or a t 100 feet or less shall be
issued a CloudD8ta wristband, colored hat or colored jacket to clearly communicate with
CloudD8ta Aircrew that they are approved for production work at 100 feet or less during aerial operations. Hazards shall be thoroughly brief ed by CloudD8ta Aircrew.
3.3.1. Default color codes are as follows:
3.3.1.1. NEON GREEN = CLEARED ALL ACCESS
3.3.1.2. NEON YELLOW = CONSENTING PERSONNEL 3.3.1.3. NEON RED (or no color) = NON PARTICIPATING PERSONNEL
3.3.1.4. WHITE = SAFETY PERSONNEL

3.3.2. 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. 3.3.3. Cordon rope, Safety Cones or signs will match the default colors above: 3.3.3.1. NEON GREEN = TAKEOFF, COR RIDOR, SET OR LANDING ZONE
3.3.3.2. NEON YELLOW = 100 FEET TO UAS / AIR OPERATIONS
3.3.3.3. NEON RED = 500/200 feet to UAS / AIR OPERATIONS 3.3.3.3.1. These colors help personnel to know where they may work by matching their color to where they must stop o n set when UAS / Aerial Operations are in effect. 4. Day of Production

- CloudD8ta pilot in command (PIC) will attend the production day’s (or location’s) safety brief or initiate a safety brief at the appropria te time to include allPROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC affected ‘entities’ on set. Each entity (ie Department Head) is responsible share the day’s specific aerial risks, mitigation plan and safety plan (such as times of operations, what to expect from CloudD8ta aircrew, and how a set member should react during an emergency) with al l members of their entity. 5. Throughout Production

- Signs and placards will be on set at entry and gathering points to educate and inform crew members of UAS operations and identify key safety
features on set.
5.1. Closed

- set entry and exit points will i nclude a pla card which informs and educates personnel of the UAS operations, foreseeable hazards associated with typical UAS operations and boundaries on set. 6. Throughout Production

- A cohesive, well communicated CloudD8ta UAS Aviation Operations

Plan w ill dominate each production day, with the FSDO in the loop before and during
UAS operations. Clear communication of expectations is key.
7. Before Takeoff

- All CloudD8ta Aircrew, Operations S upport Crew and Safety Crew

are identified by unique clothing such as colored vests, wrist

- bands, jackets and hats
that identify them as part of (UAS) FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
7.1. To clear for takeoff , the safety observer will first receive the “Personnel, All Clear”
from non

- participants through a Production representative, followed by a “Take

- Off, All
Clear” by CloudD8ta Safety.
8. Takeoff

- With the set or flight path cleared of non

- participants to 500’/200’ the Pilot in Command will visually scan for movement near the lift

- off ar ea befo re flight. For UAS,
this includes a scan before arming or unlocking the UAS. (locks restricting lift off) With

100’ minimum clear and no movement toward the 100’ lift

- off zone, the PIC, when he or
she believes all safety of flight requirements have been me t including stable
environmental conditions, will request a loud solid

- state tone for 2

- 3 seconds or utilize a suitably loud Public Address system to announce “(UAS) AERIAL OPERATIONS ARE
NOW IN EFFECT.” After the tone or announcement is complete, the PIC may lift off for flight. 9. UAS Flight

- CloudD8ta will utilize marked “UAS CORRIDORS” to fo llow from the lift
off location to the film location. This allows non

- participating ground personnel to avoid
active UAS operations areas by 500 feet or 200 feet wh en waived by the Administrator (3.3.1). 10. Flight

- CloudD8ta Safety may clear non

- aircrew set personnel acros s transit
corridors or lift

- off zones once the UAS is outside of 500’/200’ from the affected zone.
CloudD8ta Safety connected visually and/or by radio will attempt to keep the regions clear during air operations. Five minutes before return, the transit corridor and lift

- off
zone will be cleared. 11. Throughout the Flight

- A red safety flag will be hoist ed and/or flashing lamp will be
illuminated t o indicate a CloudD8ta UAS or asset is airborne. This red flag and lamp will
be placed near the production crew and/or on set. CloudD8ta Safety Observer or a delegate is responsible for raising and lowering the flag and illuminating or extinguishing
the se t safety lamp. 12. Flight Return

- At five minutes to return, Safety will verbal ly announce the time to
return, counting down each minute to 1 minute. 12.1. Safety and designated set safety personnel will physica lly point toward the UAS
with a red flag as it returns. At no time will a UAS overfly a non

- participating individual. 13. Landing

- The PIC must ensure the landing zone, a circular zone with a 100’ radius for UAS, is clear. Cones, placards, signs and/or colored paint on the ground may bePROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC us ed to ind icate safety distances for LZ entry and exit. 14. UAS After Landing

- After the UAS has landed and there are no UAS operations in effect, a double tone will sound or a public address announcement stating “UAS FLIGHT
OPERATIONS ARE COMPLETE. NO AIRCRAFT ARE AIRBORNE AT THIS TIME.” 15. Post Flight

- After the system is locked in place or de

- armed , personnel may be permitted to transit lift

- off zones and transit corridors. This will be signaled by lowered flags, no set safety lights illuminated, and/or safety crew motioning or vocalizing that production personnel are cleared to pass. D. Area of Operations. There will be a variety of operat ional needs, depending upon
the activities of the applicant. CloudD8ta pilot/operators may conduct activities throughout the entire United States and its territories and possessions. CloudD8ta
defines the area authorized by the Certificate of Waiver as the entire United States and its territories and possessions. While the waiver is issued by the pilot/operator’s local FSDO, the pilot/operator must coordinate with the FSDO having geographic responsibility over the area of the filming operations.
E. Plan of Activities. CloudD8ta pilot/operators will submit an Aeri al Production Integration (API) plan 3 days before the first s cheduled filming is to take place. This written plan of activities will be delivered to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. CloudD8ta understands the 3

‐ day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO provid ed justification for the exception to the 3

‐ day requirement is included as a required item. The CloudD8ta API, with a plan of activities, shall include the following as a minimum: 5. Dates and times for all flights.
5.1. UAS

- A Flying Window to include al l expected flight times will be provided for UAS flights, which often take off, and land several times per hour.

5.1.1. Example: UAS AM GO: 0900L

- 1030L, UAS PM GO: 1230L

- 1630L. 6. Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production e vent. 6.1. Cell or mobile number will be included for on set contact with production leadership. 7. Name and phone number of person responsible for the aircraft.
7.1. Cell or mobile address should be included for on

- set contact with PICs. 8. Make, model, a nd serial or N

- number of aircraft to be used and type of airworthiness certificate, including CAT. 9. Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event, including any notation of external load endorsements or aerobatic competen cy, if required. 10. A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permiss ion 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.

10.1. CloudD8ta must integrate with production for appro vals. When approved in writing, include the paperwork here or as an attachment. 11. Signature of waiver holder or representative. 12. A description of the flight activity inclu ding maps or diagrams o f any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the minimum altitudes
essential to accomplish the operation. F. Permission to Operate. This motion picture and television operations manual

s pecifi es the requirements and procedures for the pilot/operator to obtain permission from property owners and/or local officials (e.g., police, sheriff, or fire departments) as appropriate for the conduct of all operations when operating under the provision of thePROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC waiver.
CloudD8ta will comply film production requirements and procedures. Sources cited
include: 1. Production operating in the area in which aerial filming has been requested. 2. State or Local resources listing film requirements and procedures for a erial production. 3. Local production resources such as guilds, law enforcement agencies and service providers.
4. Other online resources from official sources. G. Security. CloudD8ta will, in association with the production bei ng supported (film,
commerci al, etc

... ) specify the method of security to be provided to exclude all persons not directly involved with the operation from the location. In the interest of safety, provisions will be made to stop activities when unauthorized persons, vehicles, or aircraf t enter the operations area, or for any other reason. If security is not needed “Not Applicable” will be entered.

1. CloudD8ta will work with production to ensure persons not direc tly involved with the operation from the location are excluded. Sources of e xclusion can include: 1.1. Airport Security 1.2. Set Security provided by Production 1.3. Police and Law Enforcement to include Flightline Security

1.4. CloudD8ta Set Safety (Part of CloudD8ta )

1.4.1. CloudD8ta Set Safety members wear white or black with t he word SAFETY 1.5. Other measures to include proven and emerging technology H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel. CloudD8ta procedure s will include an
instructional brief for participating personnel of the risks involved, emergency procedures, and sa feguards to be followed during the filming production event. Production 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 CloudD8ta 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 to include UAS T/O and Transit Corridors, • Taxi procedures, • Radio communications, • Takeoff procedures to include additional UAS precautions, • Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event, • Approach and landing procedures to include UAS specif ic events, • Recall procedures, • Emergency procedures to include UAS Lost Link and Auxiliary ‘Divert’ zones, • Risks to participating personnel, UAS Risk Mitigation and • How to control nonparticipating persons.
I. Certification/Airworthiness. The aircraft may be cer tificated in any CAT, including experimental, provided the requirements of §§ 91.203, 91.313, and 91.319 are met. For
UAS specific operations, a COA or Waiver stating aircraft approved for flight will be
maintained.
Procedures shall be i ncluded to ensure that aircraft inspections will be in accordance
with the applicable parts of 14 CFR part 43 or 91, or the assigned operating limitations.PROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC 1. CLOUDD8TA LLC 333 Exemption No. 1 4248 , Regulatory Docket No. FAA

- 2015

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J. Pilot Personnel

— Minimum Requirements. CloudD8ta establishes and specifies the minimum pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed the following: 1. A current U.S. pilot certificate with ratings app ropriate to the CAT, class, and type ( if applicable) of aircraft to be used under the terms of the waiver.
2. At least 5 00 hours logged as the PIC and at least 20 hours lo gged as the PIC in the
aircraft type.
2.1. UAS Standards
2.1.1. At least 5 00 hours logged as a PIC with 20 hours logged as PIC in similar Aircraft Type. 2.1.1.1. At least 100 hours of UAS total time as a UAS/RPA pilot. 2.1.1.2. Revised UAS currency requirement includes at least 10 UAS takeoffs and landings with a similar UAS type in the preceding 30 days.
3. A minimum of 100 h ours in the CAT and class of aircraft to be used.
3.1. Defined

- UAS Class: Rotorcraft (Quad versus Hexi) using similar control software

are considered to be the same class.
4. A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model aircraft to be used under the waiver

. 4.1. UAS

- At least 5 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a si milar UAS type (single blade

or multi

- rotor).
K. Communications. The following procedures shall provide c ommunications capability
to all participants during the actual operation and filming. The communications procedures outlined below will be able to keep all the participants apprised of the current status of the operation. 1. General: Radio communications between aircraft and ATC are essential. Frequency plans will be included under the API: COM M PLAN to the FSDO and shared with the ATC facility serving the Flight. 2. Radio communication between Flight and Production shall be handled on two or more radios. A primary radio will be reserved for ATC and air traffic

- related communications
while a sec ondary radio shall be for inter

- flight and production

- to

- flight communications. 2.1. Aircraft equipped with a single radio may be utilized prov ided the aircraft is cleared by ATC (over the radio or by a brief) to be switch to a discrete Production frequenc y. This Production frequency will be deconflicted and optional check

- in times may be prebriefed or shared with ATC as desired. 2.2. A production number near the set should be passed to the servicing ATC facility as

a secondary form of communication in orde r to communicate with the filming location (a

pre

- designated person called a Production Representative), should the need arise.
2.2.1. ie

- If terrain is blocking an ATC call to the Fligh t, the production number can be
utilized to communicate with the Production Rep and indirectly with the flight. 2.2.1.1. Timing may be used to climb and re

- e stablish contact at pre

- planned intervals if communication gaps are anticipated.
2.2.1.2. Pre

- planned telephonic check

- ins by produ ction crew (on location) may be

r equested to relay information from aircrew to ATC or a controlling agency. 3. UAS: PIC and designated aircrew (Pilot, Payload, Sa fety Observer) will communicate through the Pilot to build situational awareness (SA). Communications to the UAS flight
will be routed through the PIC. 3.1. The PIC may designate a qualified aircrew member to receive and transmit communications or relay information using crew resource management (CRM). 3.1.1. Good CRM Techniques to load share communica tions responsibilities includ e:PROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC 3.1.1.1. Pre

- briefing expectations.
3.1.1.2. Positive hand

- off of item or event. 3.1.1.3. Verbal explanation of expectation during a non

- critical phase of flight. 3.2. Verbal communication, amplified voice, audio signals and radio devices will be

utiliz ed to connect aircrew with production to maximize safety and situational awareness during all closed

- set UAS operations.

3.2.1.Inter

- crew communications will be primarily verbal while UAS operations are
LOS. Crew communication audio will be recorded under all circumstances. 3.2.1.1. The Safety Observer may at times be some distance away from the PIC to gain a different vantage or light angle. During such times, amplified audio such as a bull

- horn type device, lights or radio device will be utilized.

3.2.1.2 . Every effort shall be made to utilize hand s

- free radio systems to include
headsets or multi

- way communications setups to preclude heads

- down use.
3.2.2. On set communications between Aircrew and P roduction will be verbal and/or over a radio utilizing a d iscrete UAS OPS frequency. 3.2.2.1. An additional AIR OPS EMER frequency channel will be kept clear when 2 or more UAS systems are planned to be airborne simultaneously. 3.3. The Safety Observer and all appointed set saf ety crew (visually spanning the plan ned film production location) will primarily utilize voice and/or hand

- held battery powered radio devices. A loudspeaker system will be utilized to communicate key portions of flight in order to increase production crew awareness of UAS operations.

3.3.1. UAS EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS include: 3.3.1.1. Three short tones repeated or the words “Emergency, Emergency, Emergency.” and a phrase such as “All UAS Systems Land as Soon as
Possible.” For on

- set personnel intrusions incur ring a potential safety hazard, a malfunction such as UAS control issue, a communication disruption or visibility inhibiting LOS requirements. 3.3.1.2. A long tone or wavering tone or the words “Take Cover! Take Cover! Take Cover!” for UAS systems that have suffered a critical malfunctio n and can not be controlled. (not for Lost Link when the UAS is following a pre

- planned return route that appears to be correct.) 3.3.1.3. Three long tones or the words “UAS System Malfunction.” and “Impending Loss of Power, Seek Shelter.” Th is will be used for emergencies where partial control is maintained and the UAS can be communicated with. Every attempt shall be made to evacuate n on

- essential personnel and seek a suitable ditch or divert location. Plain English will be used to communicate the PICs inte ntion with
those on location. Avoid over flight of personnel. 4. UAS Operations within 5NM of an Airfield or UAS Operations in or near High Traffic
Area: Provided the airspace request is approved , all UA S production events within a 5

- mile / high

- density tr affic zone must be able to communicate with the appropriate ATC

agency. 4.1. A communication plan will be drafted and adopted between UAS Aircrew and ATC

to build maximum situational awareness and ensure traffic deconfliction.

4.1.1. CloudD8ta PICs will deconflict with the FS DO and appropriate ATC agencies such as the closest Control Tower before initiating UAS production flights, to include communicating the PIC’s intended UAS flight operations plan with planned communications events, highlighting unique aspects of UAS contingencies and emergencies. 4.2. Communications will be established and monitored during all UAS operations withinPROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC 5 nautical miles of a control tower or in areas with kno wn high traffic density such as a flight arrival or departure corridor.
4.2.1. FSDO or FAA

- Approved plan / COA supersedes previous. 4.3. With FSDO approval and/or awareness of UAS opera tions within 5NM of an airfield or within a High Traffic Area, 2

- way communication between UAS Aircrew and ATC will
be established be fore UAS operations begin, checking in and out for each flight.
4.3.1. FSDO or FAA

- Approved plan / COA supersedes previous. 4.4. Communication priority will be set by the most e xpeditious means available that both ATC and the UAS Aircrew agree upon, such a s a UHF/VHF radio, phone or online communication application.
4.4.1. FSDO or FAA

- Approved plan / COA supersedes previous.
L. Accident Notification. The procedures for notification and reporting of accidents, notifying the National Transportation Safety Boa rd (NTSB), 49 CFR part 830, and protection of the accident scene are as follows:

1. ALL: CLOUDD8TA LLC closed

- set aviation will comply with all reporting requirements under NTSB 49 CFR part 830. Accidents involving CLOUDD8TA LLC aviation resources shall be photographed and preserved, with notification to the nearest NTSB as soon as possible not to exceed one business day. 2. ALL: Catastrophic damage or destruction of a CLOUDD8TA LLC aerial system, or bodily harm requiring medical service directly caused by a CLOUDD8TA LLC system, shall be grounds for termination of all on

- set aerial operations.

3. ALL: In the event of an accident involving loss of life or craft, the scene of the incident shall be preserved IAW 49 CFR 830. All CLOUDD8TA LLC flying operations shall cease until it is deemed safe to continue by CloudD8ta ’s Chief Pilot and/or the FAA. 4. ALL: Aerial systems involved in or directly related to the mishap system, including
visual information from on

- set sources when available, shall be impounded and preserved for NTSB investigation as required. 5. ALL: Mishaps or Accidents not leading to loss of life or s ignificant property damage

will adhere to NTSB standards and resume operations when cleared by the Chief Pilot.
The Chief Pilot will alter or determi ne future air operations in the interest of public safety
and the interest of CloudD8ta aircrews. Production may request CloudD8ta aircrews’ return to flying status only with Chief Pilot’s written approval. Aircrew status can be: DNIF, Grounded or Mission Capable. M. Recall/Stop Procedures. The applicant can use radio communi cations, oral, visual,

or any combination acceptable to the Administrator as long as it keeps the participants continuously apprised of the current status of the operation.
1. UAS: The PIC has a responsibility to safely operate his or he r UAS. In the event of a

recall or stop procedure, the PIC will acknowledge verbally and on radio or over loudspeaker / PA. The transit corridor and landing zone or divert / ditch zone will be
sanitized a nd confirmed verbally as free from non

- participating and non

- essential personnel.
2. UAS: The PIC should elect to land in a divert zone or dit ching area if weather or safety considerations in the landing zone or transit corridor preclude a standard return to base. 3. UAS: Lights and or other non

- radio means of communicat ions may be used in addition

to radio in order to communicate a PICs intention during non

- standard events such as a
weather recall. 4. UAS: Care shall be given to ensure at least 100 feet se parates the UAS and production personnel during takeoff , landing and transition procedures. A safe zone will be clearly announced and marked with neon

- yellow signs, safety cones and or placards.PROPRIETARY TO CLOUDD8TA LLC — K. Special Provisions. The following statement must appear as a special provision: • “The certificate holder must adhere to the accepted motion pi cture and television operations manual.” • The pilot in command (PIC) may remove and install specialty equipment authorized in accordance with an exemption issued for th at purpose or under the terms of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) or field approval. • Traditional seating for the PIC of various aircraft does not always lend itself to be the
safest position from which to conduct a flight. The primary seat may not b e the optimal location, depending on the subject aircraft. The decision on where to sit may be determined by the PIC. • Additional provisions deemed appropriate to the Admini strator to ensure safety of the operation should be prescribed by the FSDO (Figure 3

- 55, Sample Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual Special Provisions).