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# Motion Picture and Television **Flight Operation Manual**

**Aerial Advantages LLC**  6 Ross St Nashua NH 03060 EIN: 47-4270471 Contact: Brent Forman Tel. 781
-820-3923 Brent@AerialAdvantages.comPage 2



## Contents **Aerial Advantages LLC** .............................................................................................................................. 1 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3 A. Purpose ................................................................ ................................................................................. 3 B. Operator Organization .......................................................................................................................... 3 C. Distribution and Revision ...................................................................................................................... 3 D. Area of Operations ................................................................................................ ............................... 3 E. Plan of Activities ................................................................................................................................ .... 3 F. Permission to Operate .......................................................................................................................... 4 G. Security ................................................................ ................................................................................. 4 H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel ................................................................................................ . 4 I. Safety of Flight ................................................................................................................................ ....... 5 See-and
-Avoid ................................................................................................................................ ....... 5 J. Certification/Airworthiness ................................................................................................................... 5 K. Pilot Personnel
- Minimum Requirements................................ ............................................................ 5 L. Communications................................................................................................................................ .... 6 M. Accident Notification ........................................................................................................................... 6 N. Recall/Stop Procedures ................................................................ ........................................................ 6 O. Special Provisions ................................................................................................................................ . 6 2. Company Organization.............................................................................................................................. 7 A. Director of Videography ....................................................................................................................... 7 B. Pilot in Command................................................................ ................................................................ .. 7 C. Visual Observer ................................................................................................................................ ..... 7 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 A. List of Approved Aircraft....................................................................................................................... 8 B. Location Permission Form .................................................................................................................... 9 C. Verbal Permission Record Form ......................................................................................................... 10Page 3



## 1.	Introduction A.	Purpose This operations manual has been created by Aerial Advantages LLC, to be used in conjunction with request for FAA section 333 exemption ID: FAA-2015-3928-0001 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-3928 for the purposes of aerial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) filming. Aerial Advantages pilots, camera operators, visual observers, and other company personnel when applicable, will comply with the policies, procedures, and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television UAS flight operations are performed that require an Exemption and/or Waiver of Authorization. 

### B. Operator	Organization Aerial Advantages 6 Ross St Nashua NH 03060 www.aerialadvantages.com 

### C.	Distribution and	Revision A copy of this manual will be available to all persons a uthorized and remain on site during all flight operations. Revising the operations manual will be the responsibility of the Owner/Operator to ensure that all manuals are kept current. 

### D.	Area	of	Operations Aerial Advantages approved area of operations will be the United States, including its territories and possessions. 

### E.	Plan	of	Activities At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled operation, Aerial Advantages will submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activities will include the following:  Dates and times for all flights.  Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event.  Name and phone number of person responsible for flight operations.  Make, model, and serial number of UAS to be used.  Name and certificate number of pilot(s) involved in the filming production event.  A statement that the exemption/waiver holder has obtained permission fro m property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. The list of those who gave permission will be made available to the inspector upon request from the exemption/waiver holder.  Signature of exemption/waiver holder or representative.  A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or State over which the operation will be conducted.  If the three (3) day notification is not realizable for extenuating circumstances, the operator should contact the FSDO as soon as possible with the request.Page 4



### F.	Permission	to	Operate Before any flight operation is conducted under the provisions of the exemption and/or certificate of waiver and this manual, the operator will obtain permissi on to conduct these operations from property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Persons from whom permission may be required are listed below:  Property owners  Law enforcement officials  Fire department officials  Local, State and Federal government  Air traffic control Aerial Advantages personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable. Aerial Advantages personnel will notate verbal permission on the verbal permission record form (sample provided in Appendix item C). A permission form (sample provided in Appendix item B) may be used when obtaining written permission. Written permission forms shall be maintained at the job site until flight operations are completed, and the n turned into the Director of Videography 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 wil l coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles to a minimum perimeter for safe operations. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured 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 exemption and/or certificate of waiver  Pertinent sections of this operations manual  Plan of activities  UAS takeoff and landing procedures  Role of Pilot In Command (PIC), visual observer, and camera/gimbal operator  Radio Communications  Overview of flight activities to be conducted during the filming production event  Recall procedures  Emergency procedures  Risks to participating personnel  How to control nonparticipating personsPage 5



### I.	Safety	of	Flight The operator or pilot in command (PIC) is responsible for halting or canceling activity in the area if, at any time, the safety of persons or property, on the ground or in the air, is in jeopardy. 

### See-and-Avoid Unmanned aircraft have no on-board pilot to perform see-and
-avoid responsibilities; therefore, when operating outside of active restricted and warning areas approved for aviat ion activities, provisions must be made to ensure an equivalent level of safety exists for unmanned operations consistent with 14 CFR Part 91 §91.111, §91.113 and §91.115. 

### The pilot in command (PIC) is responsible:  To remain clear of and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.  For the safety of persons or property on the surface with respect to the UAS. UAS pilots will ensure there is a safe operating distance between aviation activities and unmanned aircraft (UA) at all times. Visual observers must be used at all times and maintain instantaneous communication with the PIC. The PIC is responsible to ensure visual observer(s) are:  Able to see the UA and the surrounding airspace throughout the entire flight, and  Able to provide the PIC with the UA’s flight path, and proximity to all aviation activities and other hazards (e.g., terrain, weather, structures) sufficiently for th e PIC to exercise effective control of the UA to prevent the UA from creating a collision hazard. Visual observer(s) must be able to communicate clearly to the pilot any instructions required to remain clear of conflicting traffic. Pilots are reminded to follow all federal regulations e.g. remain clear of all Temporary Flight Restrictions, as well as following the exemption granted for their operation. The operator or delegated representative must not operate in Prohib ited Areas, Special Flight Rule Areas or, the Washington National Capital Region Flight Restricted Zone. 

### J.	Certification/Airworthiness All aircraft operated by Aerial Advantages will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N
-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practical. Aerial Advantages will use trained technicians to perform repair, alterations, or preventive ma intenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS manufacturer operating documents and manuals. Aerial Advantages will document and maintain all maintenance records. 

### K.	Pilot	Personnel - Minimum	Requirements Aerial Advantages minimum requirements for pilots shall at a minimum include:  The PIC must have logged, consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS pilot.  The PIC must have logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption.  The PIC must accomplish 3 take
-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). Prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicablePage 6

regulations satisfies this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UAS with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119. Aerial Advantages may determine that additional hours are necessary to address all potential flight hazards and requisite airmanship skills. Aerial Advantages will not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC is able to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated unde r this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, ve ssels, vehicles and structures.  The PIC must 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 th e Federal government.  Visual Observers will have a minimum of 1 hour of flight time with t he UAS which they are observing affording them direct experience with the performance of th e UAS they will be observing. 

### L.	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. Oral, visual, or r adio 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. 

### M.	Accident	Notification Any incident or accident during flight operations that results in damage to persons or property must be reported to the FAA via email at 9-AJV-115-UASOrganization@faa.gov within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Boar d (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would apply. 

### N.	Recall/Stop	Procedures Specific procedures will vary based on the UAS being used, the physical location, and oth er unique configurations in the field. Details will be part of the required pre -flight briefing. Oral, visual, or radio communications will be utilized to keep the participants continuously appraised of the current status of the operation. 

### O.	Special	Provisions The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in this manual are the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized. Each pilot’ s name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All UAS pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before the scheduled event. No person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the exemption and/or waiver.Page 7



## 2.	Company	Organization A. Director	of	Videography Duties and Responsibilities:  Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.  Acts as liaison between Aerial Advantages and the FAA on matters 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.  Maintains a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for Aerial Advantages.  Assuring that all revisions to this manual a re distributed and processed properly.  Approve or disapprove each proposed operation performed by Aerial Advantages under the provisions of this manual.  Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.  Delegate functions to other personnel as is prudent but retains responsibility. 

### B.	Pilot	in	Command Duties and Responsibilities:  Assure the UAS to be flown is in airworthy condition an d required maintenance has been performed as appropriate.  Acquire permission from the Director of Videography 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 location personnel to formulate plans, routes, locati ons, etc. with safety of all persons involved the primary concern.  Maintain and keep current their copy of this manual and have it on site at any job or operation requiring the exemption and/or waiver.  The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains responsibility. 

### C.	Visual	Observer Duties and Responsibilities:  Maintain visual line of sight with the UAS at all times.  Maintain direct communication with the PIC.  Maintain a broader situational awareness of the secure area and rema in alert for unauthorized persons or vehicles that could compromise the area.  Assist the PIC in with collision avoidance. Including, but not limited to, avoidance of other structures, obstructions, and terrain.Page 8



## Appendix A.	List	of	Approved	Aircraft Make Model Serial Number Registration Number DJI F450 TBD DJI F550 TBDPage 9



### B.	Location	Permission	Form In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Aerial Advantages permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property, or within some jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film, video, or television production. Name: Title: Company or Organization: Basis of Authority to Grant Permission: Location: Date of Operation: Signature: Signature Date:

Aerial Advantages Representative: Signature: Signature Date:Page 10



### C.	Verbal	Permission	Record	Form Aerial Advantages staff and designees that receive verbal permission must make a record on this form: The following person(s) listed is (are) giving the pilots of Aerial Advantages permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property, or within some jurisdiction in which they have responsibility for or are affiliated with, for the purpose of film, video, or television production. Name: Title: Company or Organization: Date permission granted: Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Name: Title: Company or Organization: Date permission granted: Basis of Authority to Grant Permission:

Name: Title: Company or Organization: Date permission granted: Basis of Authority to Grant Permission: