D&N Cinematics LLC

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Motion Picture and Television

Flight Operation Manual

D&N Cinematics LLC

208 E Broadway Ave. Ste. A

Bismarck, ND 58501

connect@dncinematics.com

701.595.0159

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

A. Purpose ​­ Page 3

B. Pilot/Operator ​­ Page 3

C. Persons Authorized ​­ Page 3

D. Area of Operations ­​Page 3

E. Plan of Activities ​­ Page 4

F. Permissions to Operate ​­ Page 4

G Security ​­ Page 4

H. Briefing of Pilot and Personnel ​­ Page 5

I. Certificate/Airworthiness ​­ Page 5

J. Pilot Personnel ​­ Page 6

K. Communication ­​Page 6

L. Special Provisions ​­ Page 6

2. Company Organization

A. Duties and Responsibilities of Pilot in Command ­ P​age 7

B. Approved Pilots ­ ​Page 7

C. Approved UAS ­ ​Page 7

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1. Introduction

A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by "D&N Cinematics LLC", hereafter referred to

as "D&N", in conjunction with an application for a Section 333 exemption for the

purposes of filming and FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization for flights

under 200 feet. D&N pilot and other company personnel when applicable will

comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever

motion picture or television flight operations are performed that require a Waiver

of Authorization.

B.Pilot/Operator

D&N Cinematics LLC

David Diebel

208 E Broadway Ave. Ste. A

Bismarck, ND 58501

Tel: 701.220.7724

C. Persons Authorized

COA is applicable only with respect to those persons, vehicles and structures

directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The certificate holder

shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This

provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if an equivalent level of safety

can be achieved and the pilot has approved it. For example, an equivalent level

of safety may be determined by a PIC’s evaluation of the filming production area

to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect

nonparticipating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in

the event of an accident.

D. Area of Operations

D&N’s approved area of operations will be in the United States.

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E. Plan of Activities

As per assumed receipt of blanket COA D&N will operate within the following

parameters as defined by COA provisions.

(1) All flight operations will take place at or below 200 feet.

(2) UAS aircraft will weigh less than 55 pounds.

(3) Operations will occur during daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions.

(4) Operations will occur within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS).

(5) D&N will not operate within 5 nautical miles (NM) from an airport having

an operational control tower.

(6) D&N will not operate within 3 NM from an airport with a published

instrument flight procedure, but not an operational tower.

(7) D&N will not operate within 2 NM from an airport without a published

instrument flight procedure or an operational tower.

(8) D&N will not operate 2 NM from a heliport with a published instrument

flight procedure.

(9) D&N will not operate in restricted airspace and other areas, such as major

cities, where the FAA prohibits UAS operations.

F. Permission to Operate

Before any flight operation is conducted the operator will obtain permission to

conduct these operations from property owners and local officials as necessary

or appropriate. Persons from whom permission may be required are listed below:

(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government

(5) Air traffic control

The D&N personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writing whenever

practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. Written permission

forms will be maintained at the job site until flight operations are completed, and

then turned into the chief pilot 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 will coordinate with appropriate

production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from

all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately

discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured or for any other

reason in the interest of safety.

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H. Briefing of Pilot and Personnel

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the person

in control 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

including the location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing shall cover:

(1) Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver

(2) Operations manual

(3) Plan of activities

(4) On­site Communications

(5) Takeoff procedures

(6) Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event

(7) Approach and landing procedures

(8) Recall procedures

(9) Emergency procedures

(10) Risks to participating personnel

(11) How to control non­participating personnel

I. Certification/Airworthiness

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for

Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, in consideration of the speed, weight, size,

and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its

operation, D&N Cinematics’ operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the

conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness

certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. An equivalent level

of safety will be ensured. D&N Cinematics LLC will use experienced personnel or

technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on

the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the

operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1

Instruction Manual). Furthermore, D&N Cinematics LLC will document and

maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Because the DJI

Inspire 1 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14

C.F.R. Part 5 21, Subpart H. As such, D&N Cinematics LLC submits that they will

ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every

flight, by determining that the UAS are in compliance with the operating

documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction

Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. The DJI Inspire 1

UA will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude

information of the DJI Inspire 1UA will be provided to the PIC via Global

Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data

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link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight

path. This altitude information, combined with D&N Cinematics LLC’s operation

of the DJI Inspire 1 UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will

ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

J. Pilot Personnel

Pilot in command will hold an airman medical certificate, and has demonstrated,

by meeting minimum flight hour and currency requirements, and that the PIC is

able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining

appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Additionally,

D&N Cinematics LLC submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the

DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC)

under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total

duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and,

assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

K. Communication

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 and filming. Oral, visual or radio 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.

L. Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the D&N motion picture and

television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the

surface will not be jeopardized. The aircraft and pilots used under this

authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in the D&N motion picture

and television operations manual or associated plan of activities. All civil aircraft

and pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection

before the scheduled event. Each pilot­in­command conducting operations

authorized under this certificate understands the conditions of issuance, and that

it constitutes a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c). UAS takeoff and landing areas

will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from

entering the takeoff and landing area. D&N will ensure that the participating

persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures,

communication, emergency procedures, and on the provisions of the

authorization and/or waiver before beginning the activities. No person may

participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the

provisions of the waiver.

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2. Company Organization

A. Duties and Responsibilities of Pilot in Command

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.

• Act as liaison between D&N and the FAA on matter concerning this manual.

• Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for D&N.

• Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and

processed properly.

• Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by D&N

under the provisions of this manual.

• Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and

required maintenance have been performed as per appropriate FAR's.

• Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the

procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

• Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes,

locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the primary concern.

• Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at any

job or operation.

• The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains

responsibility.

B. Approved Pilots

Name : David Diebel

Medical Certificate: GX­1596134

Contact Number : (701) 220­7724

C. Approved UAS

Make: DJI Systems

Model: Inspire 1

Serial: W13DCA31020222

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