All American Energy Services, LLC 301 W. Broadway Street Gainesville, Texas 76240 (940)665-91

05 www .allamericanenergyservices.net October 12, 2015 U.S

.Department
of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave

.,SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request Pursuant

to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012, 49 U.S.C.

§ 4470l(f), and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir orMadam: All American Energy Services, LLC

.("AA Energy"), pursuant

to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization
and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") ("Section 333"), Subsection
(t) of 49 U.S.C. § 44701, and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, is requesting
an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (" F ARs") listed below and discussed

in Appendix

A to allow AA Energy
to conduct commercial operations with Tuffwing UAV mapperUnmanned Aircraft System ("UAS") (the "Tuffwing")

to provide surveying and energy development services, which are primarily located in remote unpopulated areaswith minimal air traffic. These services include obtaining still photographs, real-time video, and other data taken by onboard sensors
to monitor operations, environmental conditions, and forestland security. Performing these services with

aUAS is in the public interest for several reasons,which are detailed further herein and include: (I) minimizing safety risks inherent
in manned operations

,both in the air and onthe ground; (2) inspecting locations where humans arenot able to go; (3) enhancing capabilities

to utilize the UAS to assist first responders
on safety orenvironmental incidents; (4) improving access control/security

to sites

;and (5) monitoring environmental conditions. The battery-powered Tuffwing weighs 54 ouncesand has a flight time of 40-45 minutes depending
on operating conditions

.It employs

a self-stabilizing aircraft configuration with stability augmentation avionics that provides ease-of-control
and steady video imagery

.Its high- performance design leverages advanced composite materials, innovative electronics

,and cutting-edge sensor technology

to increase mission capabilities and make Tuffwing

areliable and accurate solution
to meet

a variety of industry needs. Operations under the exemption will be conducted under the limitations and conditions

set forth in Appendix Band as maybe modified
by the FAA as required by Section 333

.2 .Use of the Tuffwing
in AA Energy's operations

as proposed herein, would provide significant public safety benefits over existing inspection and survey operations, while operating safely within the National Airspace System ("NAS"). Use of UAS offers numerous safety benefits for operations
onthe ground. First

,the useof UAS would alleviate the need for personnel

to perform difficult and dangerous manual inspections
of remote, Page

1hazardous,
orinaccessible locations along pipelines
orfacilities. Second, UASwillbeabletomore quickly and thoroughly assesssafety conditions
ofroads used by vehicles following stormevents. **Third**

**~** useofUAS would increase situational awareness
ofthe surroundings and help prevent conflicts

if wildlife orunauthorized personnel gain accesstothe property,
orifawildfire orother eventthreatened the facilities. Finally, theuseofUAS would improve visual accesstoareasthatareofflimitstofoot traffic and machinery duetoriskof unstable, shifting earthormoving water. TheuseofUAS would provideAA Energy's clients with additional dataitcanusetoconduct saferand moreefficient operations. For inspections nowconducted
by manned aircraft, useoftheUASforthese services will reduce theneedto operatemanned aircraftinadifficult environment and reduce the environmental impactof conventional aircraft operations.

In addition, the small, lightweight, and easily controllable operating characteristics

ofthe Tuffwing provide forsafe operations overthe remoteor uninhabited locations of gas development and timberland. This feature would alsobe beneficial

in surveying from aboveindetail features of facilities thatitwouldbetoo dangerous

to fly manned aircraft closeto.Ourclients also maintain strict control overaccesstotheir facilities, require all personnel
to wearpersonal protective gear, including hardhatsand safety glasses, and attend site-specific safety hazard briefings

tobe onsite, so these proposed operations wouldnot endanger workers onsite. Although the Tuffwing canbe operated byoneperson,AA Energy's flight operations will always involve
atleasttwo peopleasrequired bytheFAA:

avehicle operator ("VO")and
amission operator ("MO"). TheVOis responsible
for flyingthe UAS, monitoring
itsstatusand flight dynamics, while keeping the flight withinthe manufacturer's specified operational limitstoensuresafe operation
ofthe vehicle. MOswillbe responsible
for monitoring the airspace forother aircraft and hazards and advising theVObefore and during flightofallsuch observed risks

.Inaddition
to completing AA Energy's training, theVOwillholdatleast

astate-issued motorvehicle driver's license

. WhileAA Energyhas modeled its requestoffofPart333 Exemption grantsasofthedateofits application, AA Energy requeststhattheFAAtreatAA Energy's application

asrequesting themost lenient relief grantedtosimilar applicants

atthetimeof adjudication. Additionally, should theFAA modify anyofitsUAS operating conditions through exemptions

orotherwise after adjudicating

M Energy's application,

M Energy requestsblanket approval
to operateit'sUASin accordance withthe morelenient operating conditions. AA Energy reservesthe rightto supplement

oramendits application. Applicant Information: Thenameofthe applicant

is:All American Energy Services, LLC. The primary contactforthis application

is: Shelley Head, 301W. Broadway Street, Gainesville, TX 76240;940-665-9105 Email: Shead@Songratus.com Exemptions Requested: All American Energy Services, LLC requests exemptions fromthe following regulations

:14C.F.R.Part 21

;14C.F

.R. 61.113(a) and (b);14C.F.R. 91.7(a);
14C.F.R. 91.119(c);

14C

.F.R. 91.121;
14C.F.R. 91.151(a);
14C.F.R. 91.405(a);
14C

.F.R

.91.407(a)(1);

14C.F.R. 91.409(a)(l) and (2);14C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b).

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2Airworthiness

of the UAS: Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes procedural requirements
for the issuance of airworthiness certificates

as required by CFR §91.203 (a) (1)

.Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft
to be utilized by AA Energy, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart
H meets the requirements

of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Section 44701 (f) ofthe Act and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement
for an airworthiness certificate upon consideration

of the size, weight, speed, operational capability and proximity
to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS

.In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate,

in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed herein will be at least as safe, or safer, than
a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The Tuffwing

is a more recently developed system.

It does, however, utilize industry- standard sensors and controls, which provide numerous fail safes. The Tuffwing

is equipped with automated features for safe takeoff, flight, and landings

in varying conditions. The shorter flight times and very high maneuverability
will dictate that this system will be used in close proximity

to the operator and at lower altitudes, which will increase the safety of the system. Tuffwing Operator's Manual will be provided. Pre- and post-flight inspections and systems checks will precede and follow each flight following

a prescribed protocol. Test flights are conducted following any upgrades
to system software, firmware,
or hardware

to ensure safety of operations

. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored
by AA Energy pursuant
to the Safety Checklist's requirements,
and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements,

to provide security for the area of operation
as is now done with conventional aerial mapping and surveying

.These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated
in connection with mapping and surveying operations, provide

a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F .R. Part 21, Subpart H. Application
of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed of operations, location of operation, lack of explosive materials
or flammable liquid fuels and inability
to carry

a substantial external load. Operating Conditions: AA Energy requests an exemption subject to the conditions listed in Appendix
B, which are substantially similar to the operating conditions required for the FAA's previous grants of exemptions under Section 333. In accordance with the conditions approved

in previous exemption grants, AA Energy
is requesting authority
to operate the Tuffwing within visual line of sight and below 200 feet AGL

.The area of operations would include those lands owned or leased by AA Energy's clients in the ranching, natural gas, oil, utilities, wildlife, or timberland management industries across the United States. Given that the operating sites are often not flat, AA Energy will use the elevation of the highest predominant terrain within

1 mile of the launch point and within the visual line of sight as a ground reference point to establish the 200 feet ceiling.
In other words, AA Energy will not operate the Page3Tuffwing any higher than 200 feet above the highest point within

1 mile from the launch point, and will only do so provided the UAS is within the line of sight. These operating conditions, along with those listed in Appendix
B, would provide an equivalent level of safety for the reasons described below. First, AA Energy's clients are generally located
in remote areas that rarely see air traffic that they are not aware of in advance

. Second, flight operations

in many of AA Energy's client locations are limited due to the terrain.
In addition
to the requirement that pilots must fly at least 500 feet AGL, the FAA recommends that pilots operating under Visual Flight Rules ("VFR") fly over ridges with at least 1,000 feet clearance

.Pilots flying under instrument flight rules ("IFR") over mountainous areas must fly at "an altitude of 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within

a horizontal distance of 4 nautical miles from the course
to be flown.

1 Given the locations of our projects and FAA minimum flight altitudes, the Tuffwing will be able to operate below altitudes
in use by manned aircraft

. Third, the VO will operate the Tuffwing from higher elevations

in regard to project area when possible, allowing the MO to maintain full visibility of the airspace over the project to avoid conflict with any manned aircraft. AA Energy will use a MO who will stay in radio contact with the VO if the terrain warrants

it. Fourth, AA Energy's operational procedures will require VOs to deconflict by suspending

all UAS operations when

a manned aircraft operates within airspace infringement boundaries, greatly reducing the risk to any manned aircraft

.The VO will be able to immediately land the UAS when the VO or MO spot another manned aircraft within the planned area of operations

or safety personnel direct cessation ofUAS operations. Fifth, AA Energy maintains contact with any personnel onsite, requiring
all personnel
to wear personal protective gear, including hard hats and safety glasses, and mandates site specific safety training
as required by clients. Non-participant
AA Energy employees will carry radios and be alerted before UAS operations begin. These safeguards, along with the UAS's light weight, provide an equivalent level of safety for non-participants

to be closer than 500 feet. Sixth, the Tuffwing

is equipped with visible strobe lights that will alert any manned aircraft
in the area to its position. Seventh, the Turffwing flight software, Pixhawk Mission Planner manufactured

by 30 Robotics

, provides many built-in functional and safety features
to assist the VO in safe and reliable operation

. Both systems can operate autonomously

in "Navigation" mode. In Navigation mode, the VO selects waypoints, rally points

,and
a landing area before launching

.The UAS then uses GPS navigation

to follow the pre-selected flight path. The UAS also can be flown in a semi-autonomous mode in which the UAS flight software maintains

a preset altitude and airspeed and the VO controls heading. Additionally, 1 FAA Aviation Safety Program, Tips on Mountain Flying, available

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.Pilots operating under VFR also must operate
at an altitude that would allow them to make an "emergency landing without undue hazard
to persons or property on the surface

." 14 C.F.R

.§ 91.119(a)

.6 FAR 91.177(a)(2)(i)

.

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4the flight software allows the VO to set certain fail safes, i.e

.actions the UAS will take in response
to loss of link, loss ofGPS

,and low battery regardless
of the flight mode in which the UAS is currently operating. For example, the VO can configure the failsafe so that, in a loss of link situation, the UAS flies to a pre-set waypoint and loiters for a short time to give the UAS time to reconnect with the ground control station and lands at a pre-set landing spot if loss of link persists beyond

a pre-determined length of time

.The VO can do the same for low battery situations. Finally, any risk presented
by possible helicopter medical evacuation flights would be mitigated by requiring the VO to terminate UAS operations

at the command
of safety personnel
or the MO. The VO will maintain constant radio contact with safety personnel. AA Energy requests authorization

to operate the Tuffwing less than 500 feet from nonparticipating employees without barriers or structures

to protect them

,provided they wear customary safety gear (e.g. hard hats). An equivalent level of safety is provided because the UAS's weight, materials, and reliability, along with the required operator training and operating environment, prevent these systems from posing

a serious risk to clients/employees wearing personal protective gear. Operator Requirements: Sections 61.113(a) and (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the UAS will not carry

a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations
by requiring the PICs operating the UAS to have

a private pilot's license rather than
a commercial pilot's license to operate the UAS

.Unlike

a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the UAS is remotely-controlled
with no living thing on board. The area of operation

is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated

in advance
as set forth in the Safety Checklist. The level of safety provided by the requirements included

in the Safety Checklist exceeds that provided by a single individual holding

a commercial pilot's certificate operating

a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation ofthe UAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated

by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the UAS as requested with

a private pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F

.R. §61.113(a) and (b). Public Interest: AA Energy respectfully submits that its use of the UAS in lieu of manned operations, which are currently conducted with conventional fixed wing and rotary aircraft, offers

a net safety benefit and will achieve an enhanced level of safety, as mandated under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. Approval of this application also will benefit the public interest by allowing better, safer, and more cost efficient information gathering for the ecosystem services and energy development industries. Conventional aerial survey and inspection operations using manned aircraft involve very heavy aerial vehicles that must transit to the operational location and carry significant quantities
of combustible fuels and
a multiperson crew in piloting and observation roles. These operations become even more difficult
in the energy and forestry industries due to the terrain. By contrast, the Tuffwing weighs 3.375 lbs., including its payload, uses
a battery for power,
is carried to and from the area of activity, removes the need for airborne pilots and observers, and poses less risk to people and infrastructure

on the ground, as well as other aircraft

.Additionally

,no national security issue is raised by the grant of the requested exemptions due to the UAS's small size and load-carrying capacity

,as well as its operational limitations and absence of flammable fuel. On the other hand

,the use of these systems

is likely to enhance national security through better and more accurate monitoring
of critical national infrastructure

.The grant of the Page
5requested exemption

is in the public interest based on the clear direction

in Section 333 and 49 U.S.C.

§ 44701(f),5 the equivalent and enhanced level of safety ofthe proposed operations, the significant public benefit, and cost savings
to be realized
as a result of the use ofUAS for aerial inspection and survey services.

2 Moreover, the FAA has granted similar exemptions
for UAS used to conduct high resolution aerial imaging and surveying operations.

3 Accordingly,
the applicant respectfully requests

that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay. Privacy Concerns: The proposed operations will take place only in largely unpopulated, remote areas that are owned or leased, and access controlled
by AA Energy's clients. Access
to these areas is generally restricted
to employees and authorized personnel only. No privacy issues are raised by this application. Federal Register Summary: Pursuant
to 14 C.F.R.

§ 11.81(t), the following summary

is provided for publication

in the Federal Register, should the FAA determine that publication

is needed

: Docket No.: No. F AA-20 15- Petitioner: All American Energy Services, LLC Section of 14 C.F.R.: Part 21, § 61.113(a) and (b),§ 91.7(a),

§ 91.119(c),

§ 91.121,

§ 91.151(a),

§ 91.405(a),

§ 91.407(a)(1),

§ 91.409(a)(2),

§ 91.41 ?(a) and (b). Description
of Relief Sought: AA Energy
is seeking an exemption

to conduct commercial operations using

a small unmanned aircraft (55 pounds or less) in remote areas ofthe United States. AA Energy requests that the FAA not request public comment on its application because

it would not set a precedent and because the relief requested

is identical
to exemptions granted previously.

14 C.F.R.

§ 11.87. 2 Under 49 U.S.C.

§ 44701(f), the "Administrator may grant an exemption from

a requirement

of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a)

or (b) of this section or any of sections 44702-44716 of[Title 49] if the Administrator finds the **~:xemption**

is in the public interest." 3 See Exemption Nos

.11109, 11110, 11136, 11172.

PageGAPPENDIX

A EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDER APPLICABLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION AA Energy requests an exemption from the following regulations

as well as any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation
of the Tuffwing UAS: 14 C.F

.R
.Part 21, Subpart
H
: Airworthiness Certificates Part 21

,Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements
for the issuance of airworthiness certificates

as required by§ 91.203(a)(1

) .Given the size and weight ofthe aircraft

,the operating conditions, design safety features, and the proposed conditions and limitations,

it is unnecessary

to go through the certificate
of airworthiness process under Part 21 Subpart
H to achieve or exceed current safety levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements

of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333. Section 333 and 49 U

.S.C.
§ 44701(t) both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement
for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration

of the size

, weight

,speed, operational capability, and proximity

to airports and populated areas of the UAS involved. In this case, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate

,under the conditions proposed herein

,will be at least as safe, or safer, than
a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) with an airworthiness certificate

.The Tuffwing weighs

3
.375 pounds fully loaded.

It will not carry

a pilot, passenger
or flammable fuel. These UASs operate exclusively within

a controlled area pre- disclosed and in compliance with conditions
set forth herein. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the VO and observer(s), pursuant
to the conditions set forth in Appendix
B, the Operator's Manual, and local public safety requirements

.The lack of flammable fuel and the fact that the aircraft

is carried to the location and not flown there all establish the equivalent level of safety. The UAS provides

at least an equivalent level of safety to that of such operations being conducted with conventional aircraft that would be orders-of-magnitude larger and would be carrying passengers

,cargo, and flammable fuel. 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113(a)

& (b): Commercial Pilot Privileges Sections 61.113(a)

& (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations

.Unlike

a conventional aircraft that carries

a pilot, passengers, and cargo

,the Tuffwing

is remotely controlled with no passengers
or property of others on board. The area of operation

is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated

in advance
as set forth in the Operator's Manual.
In conjunction with the required training of the V 0 and observers

,the level of safety provided by the requirements included in the Operator's Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding

a commercial pilot certificate operating

a conventional aircraft. The proposed operations will achieve
at least an equivalent level of safety. 14 C.F

.R
.§ 91.7(a)

: Minimum Safe Altitudes

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7Section 91.7(a) prohibits anindividual from operating

acivil aircraft unless

it is in an airworthy condition. No FAA standard exists for determining
anaircraft's airworthiness when anairworthiness certificate

is not issued. As the FAA has done with previous exemption grants, airworthiness will be ensured and an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by compliance with the operating documents prior to every flight.

4 14 C.F.R.

§ 91.119(c)

:Minimum Safe Altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation
of civil aircraft. Specifically, Section 91.119( c) limits aircraft flying overareasother than congested areasto analtitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over openwater or sparsely populated areas.In those cases,the aircraft maynot be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, orstructure. Because someof the aerial inspection and surveywork must be accomplished

at altitudes less than 500 feet AGL and nonparticipating employees will be working within 500 feet ofthe UAS, an exemption from Section 91.119(c)

is needed. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved because AA Energy's employees and the client's onsite employees are required
to wear personal protective gearand because the UAS, given its size, weight, speed, and materials, does not pose

aserious risk. Also, every flight will be conducted overland owned orcontrolled by AA Energy's clients. Compared

to aerial inspection operations conducted with aircraft orrotorcraft weighing far morethan 3.375 pounds (for the Tuffwing) and carrying flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations will be far less than those currently allowed with conventional aircraft operating

at orbelow 500 feet AGL. 14 C.F .R. § 121: Altimeter Setting Section 121 requires each person operating
anaircraft
to maintain cruising altitude by reference
to an altimeter that is set "to the elevation of the departure airport oran appropriate altimeter setting available before departure."
As the UAS maynot have

abarometric altimeter, but instead

aGPS altitude read out, an exemption

is required. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant
to the Operator's Manual, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown onthe GPS altitude indicator before flight. 14 C.F.R.

§ 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements

for Flight in VFR Conditions This regulation prohibits anindividual from beginning

"a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed

-(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes;
or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes

." The Tuffwing batteries provide approximately 40-45 minutes of powered flight. Without an exemption from 14 C

.F.R.
§ 91.151, the Tuffwing flights would be limited to approximately

I 0 minutes
in length because the V 0 would require the last 30 minutes
to satisfy section 91.151 (a)

. AA Energy believes that an exemption from 14 C

.F.R.
§ 91.151 (a) provides an equivalent level of 4 Exemption Nos. t t 156, It 158, 11159.

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8safety and is consistent with prior exemptions.

8 Operating the UAS, without 30 minutes of reserve fuel does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151 (a) was meant to prevent given the size and speed at which the UAS operates.
In the unlikely event that the UAS' battery runs low, it would simply follow the pre-programmed command

to land at a designated location. Given its weight and construction material, the risks are less than contemplated

by the current regulation. AA Energy believes that an equivalent
or enhanced level of safety can be achieved by maintaining

1 0 minutes of reserve power for the Tuffwing which, allowing

at least 30 minutes of flight time, if not more, would be more than adequate

to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere

in its limited operating area.

5 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l

), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a): Maintenance Inspections Section 91.405(a) requires that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected

as prescribed

in subpart

E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided
in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired
as prescribed

in part 43 of this chapter." Section 91.407 similarly makes reference

to requirements

in Part 43. Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) requires the owner or operator
to keep records showing certain maintenance work that has been accomplished

by certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records of approval of the aircraft for return to service. Pre-flight checks will be performed
by a qualified person prior to each flight and at predefined intervals as part of the maintenance schedule. The pre-flight checklist includes: I. Visual inspection
of the airframe; 2. Visual inspections
of propeller(s); 3. Verify GPS acquisition; 4. Plan and upload mission; 5. Camera and payload check; 6. Controls check; 7. Gyro/control surfaces check; 8. Throttle check; 9. Check sensors; and 10. Verify failsafes are set correctly. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the UAS will operate only in restricted predetermined areas, and at low altitudes.
In addition, the operator will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep

a log of any maintenance that is performed. Test flights will be conducted prior to operations following adjustments to UAS hardware, software,
or firmware. Moreover, the operator

is the person most familiar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintain the aircraft
in an airworthy condition and to ensure an equivalent 5 Exemption

I 0673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation

to operate without compliance with 91.151 (a)); see also Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673 and 10808

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9level of safety. Last, the Operator's Manual will have instructions

to develop and document maintenance, overhaul, replacement, and inspection requirements. The UAS maintenance guidelines provide an equivalent level of safety to the maintenance requirements

in Part 91.
Page 10APPENDIX

B AA ENERGY OPERATING LIMITATIONS l) Operations authorized
by the grant of exemption are limited to the following Tuffwing, weighing

3
.3 75 lbs. 2) The UAS shall not be flown at a ground speed exceeding
60 kts. 3) The UAS will not be operated

at an altitude more than 200 feet above the highest predominant terrain except as may be provided by FAA Air Traffic Control

( 11 ATC") via GOA

.The highest predominant terrain
is defined as terrain within

l mile of the launch point and within the visual line of sight of the VO

.All altitudes reported
to A TC shall be in feet AGL. 4) All operations must use a MO. The MO and VO must be able to communicate verbally

at all times. The VO must be designated before the flight. The VO must ensure that the MO can perform the functions prescribed

in the operating documents. 5) The operating documents and this grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available

to the Administrator upon request.
If a conflict exists between the conditions and limitations

in the exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations

in the exemption take precedence and must be followed

.Otherwise, AA Energy must follow the procedures as outlined
in its operating documents

.AA Energy may update or revise its operating documents.

It is AA Energy's responsibility

to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents

to the Administrator upon request. AA Energy must also present updated and revised documents

if it petitions for extension
or amendment to this grant of exemption

. 6) Prior to each flight the VO must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. The VO shall not operate the aircraft
if the inspection reveals

a condition that affects the safe operation
of the UAS until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station,
if utilized, must be included
in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented

in the aircraft records. 7) Any VAS 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 in accordance with the Operator's Manual. The VO who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records of the flight. The requirements and procedures
for a functional test flight and aircraft record entry shall be included

in the Operator's Manual. 8) The pre-flight inspection must account
for all discrepancies,

e
. g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered
in the relevant sections of the Page 11operating documents. 9) AA Energy must follow Tuffwing aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 1 0) AA Energy must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements,

in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description
of work accomplished,
and the signature of the person authorized

to return the UAS to service. 11) Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 12) The VO must possess
at least valid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license. The VO must also meet the flight review requirements specified

in 14 C.F.R.

§ 61.56 in an aircraft in which the VO is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 13) AA Energy may not permit any VO to operate unless the VO meets the operator's qualification criteria and 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 appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures

. 6 VO qualification flight hours and currency must be logged
in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R.

§ 61.51 (b). The VO must ensure that the MO is trained appropriately

in order to fulfill his or her duties.
A record of training and qualification must be documented and made available upon request by the Administrator. Flights for the purposes of training the operator's VOs and MOs (training, proficiency, and experience-building),

are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training

, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the VO must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants

in accordance with these operating conditions. 14) Operations may not be conducted during night

,as defined
in 14 C.F .R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions ("VMC

11 ). Flights under special visual flight rules ("SVFR") are not authorized. 15) The UAS may not operate within

5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart

. 16) The UAS may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from

a cloud or when visibility

is less than
3 statute miles from the VO. 6 Prior documented flight experience that was obtained

in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement.

Page 1217) If the UAS loses communications

or loses its GPS signal, the UAS must return to a pre- determined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered

in accordance with the Operator's Manual. 18) The VO must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles
or emergencies in accordance with the Operator's Manual. 19) UAS operations must be completed within 30 minutes flight time. 20) The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UAS must comply with Federal Communication (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 21) The documents required under 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available
to the VO at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft
is operating. These documents shall be made available
to the Administrator

or any law enforcement official upon request. 22) The UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activities

at all times. 23) The UAS may not be operated from any moving device or vehicle. 24) The UAS may not be operated over congested
or densely populated areas. 25) Flight operations must be conducted

at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, structures, and public access roads unless: a. The nonparticipating persons are authorized

to access the client's site and are wearing personal protective gear; b. For non-participants who

do not qualify as client employees, barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect them from the UAS and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons who are not client employees remain under such protection.

If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons who are not client employees leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UAS, flight operations must cease immediately;

or c. The aircraft
is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller

of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the VO has made

a safety assessment
of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that

it does not present an undue hazard. 26) Operations nearer than 500 feet to the VO, MO, operator trainees or essential persons
as defined
in the operating documents are permitted

if those operations do not present an undue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a)

as determined

by the VO. Page 1327) All operations must be conducted over remote, private, or controlled-access property. 28) Any incident, accident,
or flight operation that transgresses
the lateral or vertical boundaries
of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA shall be reported to the FAA's VAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours

.Accidents must be reported
to the National Transportation Safety Board {NTSB) per instructions contained
on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

Page 14APPENDIX

C SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION UAS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION UAS Operating

O verview

-Tuffwing

: The Tuffwing

is a fixed-wing aircraft constructed
of EPP foam and rugged carbon fiber composite.

It has fully autonomous operation for takeoff, navigation, and landing

. Parameter Wingspan

48in Length

18 in Weight fully loaded

54 oz (well below the 4.4 bl FAA proposed requirement
for Micro UAS Weight

,with EO side-look pay _ load 3.375 lbs Payload Wireless Range

5- 15 km LOS Cruise Speed (Best)

26 kts (30 mph) Endurance (Dash speed)

52 kts (60 mph) Stall Speed

25 kts (29 mph) Max wind

20 kts sustained,
30 kts gusting Precipitation

None Flight Rate

40-45 mins Climb Rate Launch

500 ft/min @J 2,000 AMSL Launch

Hand launch

,no catapult Landing Autonomous

ormanual

Page 15The UAS can be operated

in fully autonomous flight modes

.Creating pre-planned flight paths to fly in autonomous mode is as simple as clicking on the map to create

a pre-planned flight path

.Pre-mission waypoints, landing zone points, and flight area dimensions can all be entered during preflight, ensuring the UAS operates only within specified parameters. The Tuffwing includes many advanced safety features that makes
it the safest choice for areas like pipeline construction. Built-in intelligent fault handling allows the UAS to detect

a system fault while in the air, and to automatically respond with
a set command (one such option being to fly back to a preselected rally point and land). Faults that can be detected include: loss of communication,
loss of GPS, and low battery levels. In addition, the operator can create no fly zones, and the system will visually and audibly warn the operator
if the planned flight path would enter the no fly zone

. Operator's Manual

-The Tuffwing Operator's Manual will be provided under separate cover with
a request for confidential treatment. Power- The Tuffwing and its ground control station are both powered by a Lithium polymer rechargeable battery pack. A new battery has a fully charged voltage of approximately 12.4V.
A "fullpack" has a capacity of 4 Amp-hours.
An additional "half-pack" can be installed for extended operation. A new "half-pack" has
a fully charged voltage of 12.4V and
a capacity of2 Amp-hours

.The Tuffwing's battery charge
is displayed

in real-time on the ground control terminal, ensuring maximum flight duration and safety

. Takeoff and Landing style/type -The Tuffwing

is hand launched

.The Tuffwing lands by returning
to a pre-determined rally point and beginning

a spiral descent. Once it reaches

a preselected altitude,

it heads toward the landing waypoint, descending until it lands and skids to a stop or it can manually landed. Navigation System- Specific maps can be downloaded

to the display screen (such as air sectional and geographic maps) which are overlaid with GPS positional data

.Waypoints can be created before and during flight operation creating specific locations and sequences for the aircraft. Defined "Keep Out" Areas

-The navigation software allows for preplanning Keep Out Areas that allow the operator

to designate airspace he or she does not want the Tuffwing
to enter. If defined flight paths pass through an area designated

as keep-out, the individual waypoints and waypoint connection segments tum red as a warning. Additionally,

if a mission

is uploaded and intersects with

a keep out area,

a warning

is presented

to the user. Also, if an aircraft in flight is navigated into
a designated keep out area, an audible warning

is sounded

. Maintenance

-The Tuffwing UAS needs very little maintenance, and operators may perform most required maintenance

in the field with the field repair kit. Command and Control Systems- The UAS Ground Control Station (GCS) allows the operator simultaneous control over aircraft and payloads. The display screen provides all essential flight data to the operator. Telemetry data is transmitted

to the command station
at least once per second. Displayed
on GCS: • Current position • Registered home position

Page 16• Any autopilot flight plans • Registered emergency landing zone • Aircraft attitude • Altitude • Airspeed • Groundspeed • Compass reading/heading • Estimated wind heading • Communication strength • Range from home • Bearing from home • Duration of current mission • Rate of climb • Mode of the aircraft • Battery level Emergency Procedures and System Failures Loss of Link- The UAS does not need constant signal from the GCS to continue flying. Communications outages are detected by the system and are reported

to the VO. During the communication outage, the UAS continues on its pre-determined flight path until

a failsafe
is triggered. Once

a failsafe

is triggered, the UAS will perform
in accordance with the failsafe conditions uploaded before launch. This is accomplished without input from the operator. Security The system and communication links are spread spectrum. Operational Characteristics **~haracteristic**

!Yes/No Lights Out Operation

INo **~FR**Operations

!Yes IFR Operations

No Day Operations

Yes INight Operations

No lA vionics Equipment !Equipment

Yes/No GPS

Yes Moving Map Indicator

Yes Tracking Capability

No TCAIMCAS Collision Avoidance

No IEL T (Falcon Tracker)

Yes lfransponder

No
Page 17The UAS can be operated
in fully autonomous flight modes

.Creating pre-planned flight paths to fly in autonomous mode is as simple as clicking on the map to create

a pre-planned flight path. Pre-mission waypoints

,landing zone points, and flight area dimensions can all be entered during preflight, ensuring the UAS operates only within specified parameters. Built-in intelligent fault handling allows the UAS to detect

a system fault while in the air, and to automatically respond with

a set command (one such option being to fly back to a pre-selected rally point and land). Faults that can be detected include: loss of communication,
loss of GPS, and low battery levels.

Page 18**fiAV~MAPPER** Airframe Assembly Manual Got Questions? 830-446-1500 Talk or Text TuffWing LLC Boerne, Texas USA www .tuffwing.comKitcontents1.EPPwingset2.1/8"plymotormountset3.1/8"plyservomountplate4.1/8"plyairspeedsensormountwithzipties5.Controlhorns(2)6.Coroplastcenterwingpanelwraptopandbottompieces7.Coroplasthatch8.Coroplastwinglets9.Coroplastservocoversforwingbottom10.Coroplastwingcutfillers(2)11.4mmCoroplastcenterwingribs12.Coroplastaccessorymounts(2)13.10mmx30.75"carbonfibertube-centerwingspar(1)14.1Ommx25.9"carbonfibertube-leadingedgewingspars(2)15.4mmx19.5"carbonfibertube-elevenspars(2)16.ControlrodwithZbend(2)17.Controlrodquickconnect(2)18.Velcroset19.3mmx8mmmotormountscrews(4)20.Servoextensions,12"21.AssemblymanualBuildingmaterials-Notincluded•MediumCA.FoamsafeNOTrequired.•CAaccelerator.Electronics-Notincluded•Brushlessoutrunnermotor-TurnigySK3-3530-1340KV.•40plusampbrushlessspeedcontrolwith3.5mmfemalebulletconnectors.(TurnigyPlush40)•APC9x4.5Eelectricpropeller.•Servos(2)SpektrumA5040orCoronaOS329MG.•PixHawkautopilotwithairspeedsensorandtelemetryradios.(3DRorHKPilot).•SpektrumtransmitterwithEleven/Deltamixingandsatellitereceiver.(TaranisorFutabawithS.Busarefine)•6000mAh35LiPobattery•MaleandfemaleXT60connectors.•LiPobatterycharger•CanonPowershot5110•PixhawktoCanoncameratriggercable.(tuffwing.com)InstalltheSpars1.FittheblackCoroplastcentercutcutontheEPPcenterwing.2.Alignthepartsbyslidingthe10mmx30.75"carbonfibersparthroughtheparts.3.ApplyCAtobothsidesofthecoroplastcentercutfiller.AvoidgettingCAonthecenterspar.It'sjustthereforalignment.PressthepartstogetherandCAacceleratoron4.UseCoroplastcenterwingribs.5.ApplymediumCAtocoroplastcenterribsidefacingthefoam.Donotgluespars.6.SprayCAacceleratoronthefoam.7.Alignribusingleadingedgeandcenterspars,thenpresspiecestogether.8.installbothcenterwingribs.Donotgluesars./Slideawinghalfontothecenterspar.Leavea1"gap.10.ApplyCAtofoam.11.SprayCAacceleratorontheCoroplastcenterrib.Cl2015.TufMIIngLLC.Allrightsreserved.Slide in the 1 Omm

x 25.9" leading edge spar flush with wing root, then push wing root flush with center rib. Align pieces by pushing leading edge spar all the way into the center section. 2. Press pieces together tighUy until CA cures

. Do both wings

. 3. Liberally drip medium CA into leading edge and center spar grooves. Spray with CA accelerator. Note camera fens opening right of center while plane is upside down. 1. Test fit the Coroplast main center section so the camera circle
Is offset right when looking at the bottom of the plane- see photo. 2. Lay the wing upside down. 3 . Liberally apply medium CA to the foam center section. 4 . Spray Coroplast center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator. 5. Carefully and quickly align Coroplast center wing panel wrap with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. 6. Press
until the CA cures.

7. Test fold the Coroplast center wing panel wrap. Carefully warming the Coroplast with a heat gun will make

it more malleable. B . Liberally apply medium CA to the top foam center section

. 9. Spray Coroplast center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator. 10. Carefully and quickly push over and align the Coroplast center wing panel wrap with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. 11. Press
until CA cures

. 12. Liberally apply medium CA to the rear top foam center section. 13. Spray Coroplast top center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator

. 14. Carefully and quickly align the Coroplast top center wing panel with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. Press very until CA cures. 15. Test fit accessory panels on Panel with hole goes on right wing. 16. Line up V-notch on panel with V-notch cut on root end of wing

.See red circle in photo above. 17

.Scuff bottom side of Coroplast with fine sandpaper. 18. Liberally apply CA to bottom side of coroplast. Spray CA accelerator
on foam

. Align and firmly press Coroplast
to wing. C 2015

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21. Poke hole in foam through hole in Coroplast panel. The hole lines

u p with the servo wire groove below

. 2 .Feed Pixhawk arm switch wire through hole and into the main bay

. Glue control horn 1 . Drip medium CA into the control horn gap

. 2 . Quickly press the control horn into the gap

. 3 . Spray
w

i th CA accelerator

. 4 .Do both sides

. Glue servo base cover 1 . Apply medium CA on the foam w

i ng 1/2" wide around the perimeter
of the servo cutout hole

. 2 . Spray CA accelerator
on the servo cover

. 3 .Leave

a 1/4" gap between the two cut outs to allow the servo lead to pass through

. 4 .Do both sides

Install the Servo Plate 1. Apply medium CA to the bottom of the servo mount plate. 2 . Spray CA Accelerator

on the wing top

. 3 .Line up the servo mount plate and press firmly

. 4. Do both sides

. Install the Quick Connect 1. Insert the pushrod quick connect on the tip side of the wing as shown

.Press the black nylon washer on with pliers

. Install the Servos a Spektrum A5040 servo in each servo mount plate as shown

. 2 .Install the pushrod into the second hole from the end

. 3. Important! Use thread lock on the servo arm screw after you have centered

it. C2015

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3Connect servo extension. Tuck servo extension into groove on wing bottom. 6 .Push wire through opening into electronics bay

. 7 .Tack servo extension

to servo groove with hot glue. Do not use CA as it will be too permanent. Glue the Winglets Scuff

of wlnglet with fine sandpaper that will be glued to the wing tip. 2 . Apply medium CA to a wing tip

. 3 . Spray wing let with CA accelerator

. 4 . Align front and bottom edges, then firmly press together until CA cures. Do both sides. Build the motor mount 1. Glue the sides on with medium CA

Test fit the motor mount
in the cut out in the rear of the plane. 4 . Apply medium CA to the motor mount where

it will contact the plane. Do not us CA accelerator. 5. Quickly and firmly push the mount
in place. Do not hesitate as the CA may grab before the mount
is properly set. Install the motor 1. Install the X mount and prop adapter. Included with the Tumigy SK3-3530-1340KV. 2. Trim the shaft with
a rotary tool from the back of the motor as seen in the photo

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43.Mountmotormountfour3mmx8mmscrews.airspeedpilottothe1/8"plymountwithzipties.InstallVelcro0mNote:InstallVelcrohooksontheplaneandVelcroloopsonthecomponents.Thatwayyoucaneasilyswapdamagedcomponentsorairframe.1.Electronicshatch2.Airspeedpilot3.Camera4.Telemetry5.GPS/Compass6.Spektrumsatellite7.Pixhawk8.Buzzer9.ESC10.Airspeedsensor11.12Chubcomponents.2.Stickcomponentstoasshowninpreviousdrawing.3.SetupthePixhawkasdescribedathttp://plane.ardupilot.com.CenterofGravityThereisbalanceholeonthebottomoftheCoroplasthatch.Aslongastheplanebalancesorfallsforwardyou'regood.Tailheavywillbenearlyimpossibletofly.Noseheavyisfine.Addnoseweightforfirstflightswithoutcamera.Setthecontrolthrows•5/8MUp•5/8"down•Movestickright:Rightelevenup,leftelevendown•Movestickleft:Leftelevenup,rightelevendown•Movestickforward:Bothelevensdown•Movestickback:BothelevensupCl2015.Tuf!WingLLC.Allrightsreserved.5Install Mission Planner and connect your UAV Mapper to your ground station using the telemetry radios/a> 1. Download and install Mission Planner on your Windows PC. 2. Connect your telemetry radio to a USB port on your PC. 3 .Connect your battery to your UAV Mapper. Do not arm your UAV Mapper

. 4 .Start Mission Planner and select the CONNECT button on the top right. Note: Complete instructions with trouble shooting

. Calibrate your compass You must recalibrate the compass each time you move your UAV Mapper to a new flight location

. /p >1. Start Mission Planner, Connect your UAV Mapper to Mission Planner and select Initial Setup> Mandatory

H; 2 .Select Pixhawk/PX4, then select Live Calibration.3 .Select Rotate with each data point and Use Auto Accept

. 4 .Rotate your UAV Mapper on all axes until the calibration completes

.The final offsets will be displayed

(3 nun below 250 then you can assume they are good

. Note

: Complete compass calibration documentation

. Flight modes The UAV Mapper

is preprogrammed with
3 flight modes

- Stabilize, Auto, and Return to Launch (RTL). Flight modes

i other switches are disabled.• Stabilize

- Standard RC control with simple stabilization.

If you let go of the sticks your UAV Mapper will auto • Auto

- Your UAV Mapper will follow the waypoints

in the mission you have setup and uploaded
to the Pixhav • RTL (Return to Launch}- Your UAV Mapper will return to the location and loiter at 100 meters above where< Always connect your UAV Mapper battery where you want
it to return. Transmitter control check Place your UAV Mapper on a level surface, turn the transmitter on, select Stabilize on your transmitter flight mode
51 press the Arm button. left stick back: Motor off.Left stick forward

: Motor on full. Have
a helper hold your UAV Mapper. Right stick forward

: Both elevens move 5/8" (16mm) down. UAV Mapper pitches down. Right stick back

: Both elevens move 5/8" (16mm) up. UAV Mapper pitches up

. Right stick right

: Left eleven down 5/8" (16mm), right eleven up 5/8" (16mm)

.UAV Mapper rolls

r
i ght

. Right stick left: Left eleven up 5/8" {16mm), right elevon down 5/8" {16mm)

.UAV Mapper rolls left

. Autopilot response checkAlways make sure the autopilot

is behaving properly before you fly. As you pitch and roll your UAV Mapper, the elevc your transmitter

to Stabilize, ensure your throttle stick is back, connect your UAV Mapper battery, and press the arrr Roll UAV Mapper left: Left elevon down, right elevon up. Roll UAV Mapper right: Left elevon up, right elevon down. Pitch UAV Mapper down: Both elevons up.Pitch UAV Mapper up

: Both elevons down

. Landing site requirements The most challenging part about flying

a UAV Mapper, or any fixed wing UAV
is getting

it down

.Unlike Pixhawk guide fixed wing

.A copter can descend straight down, while

a fixed wing must approach
on a dear glide slope.

If you are nc landing pattern using Mission Planner and upload

it to your UAV Mapper. First, make sure your flying site meets the create the takeoff and land shown mission below

. e **~**- - .....-

Min imum Size
L anding Site 600 ft (180m) between approach waypomtand land1ng waypolnt Create

a take off and land mission 1 .Start Mission Planner and select Flight Plan

.

Over shoot 200 n (60 m)2. Click on the map to create WAYPOINT

1 .3 .Click on the map again to create WAYPOINT

2 . 4. Right-click
on the map and select Takeoff. Enter lOO(m) for takeoff altitude. Enter 30 (degrees) for takeoff

p 5. Use the Up button to move the TAKEOFF waypoint
to the top. Verify Pitch Angle

is 30 and Alt is 100. 6 .Set WAYPOINT

2 Altitude to 35m. This is your approach waypoint

.7. Set WAYPOINT

3 to LAND and Alt to 0. 8 .Select WriteWPs

to copy the mission to your UAV Mapper IMPORTANT: Any mistake

in this mission will result in a crash

.You must understand every step of this process

.This

i! the air and safely back to the ground. Power up and check LED status. Turn on your transmitter and set your flight mode switch to Stabilize. Connect your UAV Mapper battery. The UAV rv hole so you can see the Pixhawk status during boot up

.Be sure to power up where you want your UAV Mapper to loi -

·

·

- Pixhawk

is booting up. **~--- Error** Most likely the Pixhawk Micro SO was removed
to retrieve the flight log and not replaced. **~- --** **Pixhawk**

is waiting on GPS lock

.Do not fly until green. • •• Failsafe error

.Do not fly

. -·-· Pixhawk has GPS lock and is ready to fly

. Fly your UAV Mapper 1 .Move to a spot in your flying field with 400ft. (120m) of clear space ahead, into the wind

. 2. Set your transmitter

to Stabilize mode, make sure the throttle

is down, and press the arm button until its sol 3 .Hold your UAV Mapper like the photo below. Be prepared for the motor to start full throttle. 4 .Have
a helper switch the flight mode switch to Auto. This will execute the waypoint mission you have upload The propeller will spin immediately.

Be prepared

.There
is no delay. The motor will remain full throttle until take
c changed to Stabilize.5. Pitch and roll your UAV Mapper to make sure control surfaces are properly moving. 6. Face into the wind and hand launch your UAV Mapper
as shown above. The toss should be a few degrees abr Note

: You can stop the motor and abort the takeoff by switching the flight mode switch to Stabilize

. Creating aerial photography missions Aerial photography missions are trivial once you've mastered takeoff and landing missions

.Here's

a typical UAV Map 1. Start Mission Planner

,select Flight Plan

, right-dick
on the map and select Draw Polygon> Add Polygon Poin2. Add additional Polygon points to create

a border around the area you want to photograph

. 3 . Right-click
on the map and select Auto WP >Survey {Grid)

.4. Select the Simple tab and set the following: o Camera: Canon 5110 o Altitude: lOOm o Angle

: This rotates the flight line

.You want to fly cross wind. This site typically has a south wind, sot o Camera top facing forward: Check

. o Flying Speed
& Use flying speed: Leave unchecked.

If checked

it will override the default flying speec o Add Takeoff and Land WP's

: Check o Use RTL

: If you need to Auto-land, then leave unchecked

.If you prefer to have your UAV Mapper Re1 complete and land manually, then check

. 5. Select the Grid Options tab and set the following o Overshoot [m]: to 80 on both ends

.Your UAV Mapper can

' t turn tight enough to get back on the line o Start From: Set this to the furthest downwind corner of your survey area

.You want your UAV MappE while flying cross wind. This keeps the ground speed low and turns tighter. o Overlap[%]
80. This sets how frequently the shutter

is triggered. o Side lap[%] 80

.This sets how close the flight lines are. 6. Select the Simple tab and then Accept

.7. Modify takeoff and landing o Update TAKEOFF parameters. Pitch angle should be 30 and Alt must be at least 100

. o You must have an approach WAYPOINT, 35m Altitude, 600ft

. (120m), down wind, from your LAND" waypoints and use the Up Down arrows to move the waypoints. o Note the waypoint command DO _SET_CAM_TRIGG_DIST.

It is set to 21.9 in the image above. The Pi every 21.9 meters

. 8. Select Write WPs to copy the mis s ion to your UAV Mapper

. Taking pictures I jT he UAV Mapper includes

a Canon 5110 loaded with CHDK and KAP UAV Exposure Control Script on it's SD card. The ' trigger the Canon 5110 through

a special trigger cable

.Do the following
to take pictures with your UAV Mapper:1. Lock your SD card and insert
it into the camera. 2 .Insert the camera trigger cable into the Mini USB port on the side of your camera. 3 .Turn your camera on

. 4. Press the blue Play button to load the KAP UAV Exoosure Control Script. 5. Half press the shutter to start the KAP UAV Exposure Control Script

.6. Your camera

is now waiting on a USB signal from your Pixhawk.

It will send
a signal while it's flying after the

l 7 . Always check your camera trigger system before you fly

.Go to the FLIGHT DATA screen
in Mission Planner.

F NOW

.If everything

is setup correctly your Pixhawk will trigger the Canon camera to take
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