SAFE OPERATION GUIDELINES

1. The UAS will adhere to it published maximum takeoff weight as outlined in in the operations 

manual.

2. The radio frequencies used for operations and control of the UAS will comply with the Federal 

Communications Commission ("FCC") or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements.

3. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of a pilot, who will be Pilot-in-Command ("PIC") 

of the UAS, and one or more Visual Observers ("VO") necessary to safely conduct the mission.

4. The UAS shall be operated within Visual Line of Sight ("VLOS") of the PIC and VO at all times. 

The PIC will use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.

5. The VO designated for any operation will be in constant voice contact with the PIC. 

6. The additional requirements identified in the exemption grant shall be added to the 

Revolution UAS' Operations Manuals. The Operations Manual will be maintained and made 

available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in the granted exemptions and the Revolution UAS Operations Manuals, the 

conditions and limitations in the granted exemptions shall take precedence and must be 

followed. Otherwise, Revolution UAS must follow the procedures outlined in their Operations 

Manuals.

7. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be Limited to the amount of time 

the UAS can be flown and still maintain a reserve battery power of no less than 25% of full 

capacity.

8. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL and will only be operated 

within Class G airspace.

9. Flights will be operated at a lateral distance of at least 500 feet from any inhabited structures, 

buildings, vehicles or vessels, or from people not associated with the operation who have not 

given permission in advance of the operation.

10. The Pilot will have a private pilot's license, will be trained in accordance with the Operations 

Manual and will pass a company imposed flight evaluation. 

11. The Visual Observer designated for any operation will be required to complete the training 

course as set forth in the Operations Manual before performing his duties on any flight.

12. The UAS will operate in accordance with the safety and operational requirements of the 

Operations Manual and manufacturer’s flight manual.

13. Prior to the operation, a Mission Plan will be created setting forth the limitations for the 

flight as well as contact and hazard information provided by the utility.

14. A NOTAM will be issued not more than 72 hours in advance of flight, but not less than 48 

hours before flight. 
SAFE OPERATION GUIDELINES

15. The PIC and Visual Observer will at all times be able to communicate by voice.

16. A Certificate of Authorization will be obtained prior to flight.

17. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city 

jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies.

18. The operator will coordinate all flights with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office.

19. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have the capability to 

return to a pre-determined location within the operational area and land.

20. Contingency plans will be in place to safely terminate flight if there is a loss of 

communication between the pilot and the observer.

21. The UAS will have the capability to safely abort flight in the case of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies. The PIC will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies 

in accordance with the Revolution UAS.