### Kucera International DJI S900 Flight Limitations and Operations Handbook

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UAV S900 UAV_S900_REV A 

### PCN (09/10/15) **Sheet 1 of 1 ←Changed lines have this next to them.** 
**Initial issuance of UAV_S900 Handbook - REV A**

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UAV S900 UAV_S900_REV B 

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**Incorporate the following: UPDATED from REV A to REV B.**  **ALL PAGES REPLACED.**

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### DJI-S900

OPERATIONAL FLIGHT LIMITATIONS

7-1 UAV_S900 Rev B

### OPERATIONAL FLIGHT LIMITATIONS 1. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 31.3 knots (36mph groundspeed or calibrated airspeed). 2. The UA must be operated within visual line of si ght (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 3. All operations must utilize a visual observer (V O). 4. If UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterat ions that affect the UAS operation of flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must un dergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 fee t from other people. The functional test flight must be co nducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property. 5. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe op eration. 6. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre -flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe fl ight. The preflight inspection must account for all potential di screpancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. I f the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UA S is found to be in a condition for safe flight. 7. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 8. PIC must hold either an Airline Transport, Comme rcial, Private, Recreational, or Sport Pilot Certificate. The PIC m ust also hold a current FAA Airman Medical Certificate or a valid U.S. Driver's license issued by a state, District of Col umbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, of the Federal gov ernment. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements s pecified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 7-2 UAV_S900 Rev B9. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate u nless the PIC

demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, ves sels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight h ours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). 10. UAS operations may not be conducted during nigh t, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted u nder visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under spec ial visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 11. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports no t denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtaine d or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemptio n holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the administrator or any law enfo rcement official upon request. 12. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet b elow or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when v isibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 13. If the UAS loses communications of loses GPS si gnal, the UA must return to a pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property. 14. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of u npredicted obstacles or emergencies. 15. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight u nless (considering wind an forecast weather conditions) t here is enough available power for the UA to conduct the in tended operation and to operate after that for at least fi ve minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufactu rer if greater.

7-3 UAV_S900 Rev B16. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of W aiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conduc ted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The exemption ho lder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA. 17. The UA must remain clear and give way to all ma nned aviation operations and activities at all times. 18. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

7-4 UAV_S900 Rev B

### DJI S900 PRE-DEPLOYMENT OPS

7-5 UAV_S900 Rev B

### PRE-DEPLOYMENT OPS SYSTEM BATTERIES CHECK √ That these batteries have been fully recharged.
□ UAV 22.2V Batts □ Camera BLF19PP Batts □ iPad internal Batt □ GS Monitor internal Batt □ Futaba Transmitter Batt □ GS Laptop and/or GS external Batt UAS EQUIPMENT CHECK √ Camera SD cards for space and stow with camera. Run thru equipment checklists on PG 7-7 & 7-8 and confirm all necessary equipment is stowed for mission.

7-6 UAV_S900 Rev B

### AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT LIST

UAV S900 Zenmuse Z15 Camera Gimbal Panasonic DMC-GH4 Camera w/ 12mm lens 2 Panasonic BLF19PP Batteries SD Memory Cards LHCP Transmitter Antenna 2 Tattu 16000mAh 22.2V Batteries Futaba T14SG RF Transmitter GROUND EQUIPMENT LIST DJI 2.4g Data link w/ BTU GCS Unit / 2.8ghz Antenna 2.4gh Antenna LCD Screen w/ screen shade w/ LHCP RX Antenna and 8DBI patch LHCP Antenna Tripod DJI USB to Mini USB cable USB split power cable (GS PC) GS Power Cable (GS iPad) AVL58 5.8g Videolink Receiver (Optional) SUPPORT EQUIPMENT PL8 Charger Vehicle power adapter cable PL8 Balance Lead PL8 Charge Lead RF Transmitter AC Transformer Spare 5.8 Airblade Antenna LCD Screen Battery Charger Tool Pack UAV Spare parts Packs ibcrazy Antenna Wrench

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### DJI S900 PRE-FLIGHT OPS

7-9 UAV_S900 Rev B

### PRE-FLIGHT OPS UAV UNPACKING / SET UP Remove upper foam section. Remove UAV from case and inspect for any damage from shipping. Attach 5.8gh transmitter ant to UAV Extend / Lock UVA motor arms Extend / Lock GPS ant mast Remove Prop protectors and stow in case Straighten props and √ for alignment marks √ all wires are attached and secure √ all components for security Install UAV 22.2V Battery into carriage Install Battery carriage into UAV and √ latch has locked.
CAUTION Do not connect battery power leads to UAV leads until ready and positioned for takeoff.

7-10 UAV_S900 Rev B

### GROUND STATION UNPACKING / SET UP

Set up external monitor tripod with consideration toward signal directions and wind directions. (See figure 7-2-1 for GS w/ laptop) Connect Split USB cable into laptop and Data link box. Connect 2.4gh ant to Data Link box √ internet source is on and laptop connected to wif i √ BTU green light on.
External Monitor PWR on

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### DJI S900 FLIGHT OPS

7-13 UAV_S900 Rev B

### FLIGHT OPS PRE-TAKEOFF √ UAV located on level ground for start up. Remove camera Lens cap Camera PWR ON √ Camera settings

Mode: Shutter Speed Priority Shutter Speed: 1/1000 ISO: AUTO 

### Straighten Camera gimbal for UAV PWR up UAV POWER UP NOTE Always perform UAV power up on level ground for proper Gimbal IMU orientation. 

### √ all transmitter switches are forward/up, Camera nob centered, and throttle down PWR on Transmitter √ correct model is selected on transmitter

WARNING Always √ Transmitter ON before UAV PWR up. PWR on UAV – Negative lead first, Positive lead second. √ for correct UAV system start up √ for correct camera gimbal calibration. Set battery Voltage alarm. 7-14 UAV_S900 Rev B

### UAV COMPASS CALIBRATION

Perform UAV compass calibration as needed.

CAUTION Always perform compass calibration when flying at a

new Field of Operations. DO NOT perform calibration in the presence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite, car park, and steel reinforcement under ground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials during

calibration.
1.Note caution block. 2.Perform calibration in open area. 3.Cycle SC switch (GPS mode) from pos 1-3-1, 6-10 times. 4.√ AP LED blue 5.Spin UAV around horizontal axis (wings level). 6.√ AP LED Green 7.Spin UAV vertically (NOSE DOWN) 8.√ AP LED – if red, try compass cal again.

7-15 UAV_S900 Rev BGPS LED Indicator Table Red BLK 1 = 6 Sats BLK 2 = 5 Sats BLK 3 = 4 Sats / No GPS Gn/Y Com Cal Needed Purple BLK 1 = GPS ATTI BLK 2 = Stick not midpoin t Yellow BLK 1 = ATTI BLK 2 = Stick not midpoint BLK ∞ = 1 stBat Green BLK 4 = IMU abnormal SDY = Com Cal Blue BLK 1 = Ground station BLK ∞ = Failsafe SD Y = Com Cal


### GS WAYPOINT SETUP On Laptop GS application. Always set home point as last waypoint in plan

GS CAMERA TRIGGER TEST select toolbox menu and open GP Action Servo Config. √ Camera triggers correctly
NOTE 

### Camera autofocus my not allow exposure if an object is too close.

7-16 UAV_S900 Rev B

### FLIGHT

1. √ last waypoint in flight plan is home point. 2.Start Timer 3.Engage motors and take off 4.√ for Purple A2 condition lgt (home point set). 5.Climb manually to 100' +/- 6.√ all controls for correct response 7.Activate waypoint flight plan monitor UAV flight and flight plan execution.

CAUTION Always be prepared to execute manual control in case of erratic aircraft movement, poor/incorrect flight plan execution, or any other emergencies. After flight plan executes and UAV returns home, engage GPS assist and land manually land. Stop Timer √ for motor disengagement before approaching UAV.

7-17 UAV_S900 Rev B

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7-18 UAV_S900 Rev B

### DJI S900 FLIGHT TURN-AROUND OPS

7-19 UAV_S900 Rev B

### FLIGHT TURN-AROUND OPS 1.√ motors have been disengaged. 2.PWR off UAV, unplug positive lead first, negative Lead second. 3.PWR off Transmitter 4.√ Camera battery and memory 5.Remove UAV battery carriage. 6.Replace Spent UAV battery with fully charged batt 7.Replace UAV battery carriage. 8.If needed, begin spent batt charging using PL8. CONTINUE WITH PRE-TAKEOFF PROCEDURE STARTING ON PG 7-14.

7-20 UAV_S900 Rev B

### DJI S900 POST FLIGHT OPS

7-21 UAV_S900 Rev B

### POST FLIGHT OPS POST LANDING √ motors have been disengaged. PWR off UAV, unplug positive lead, then Negative Lead. PWR off Transmitter PWR off Camera

GS DISASEMBLY AND PACKING PWR off External monitor Disconnect Wifi source Disconnect Data box from laptop/ipad Stow GS components in case

UAV PACKING Remove Battery carriage from UAV Remove battery from carriage and stow batt in crate. Reinstall batt carriage into UAV for stowage. Disconnect 5.8gh ant from UAV and stow.

7-22 UAV_S900 Rev B

### UAV PACKING CONT.

Retract GPS ant Fold Propellers and attach foam prop protectors Unlock and stow motor arms into packed positions. Stow UAV in crate, √ prop protectors below lower foam level. Stow all other UAS equipment and run equipment checklist to ensure all is stowed and accounted for.

7-23 UAV_S900 Rev B

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7-24 UAV_S900 Rev B