# Exemption Request UnderSection 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act

# &Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations
August 2015 Preparedfor: U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 NewJerseyAve., SE

Washington, DC 20590 Preparedby:

Environmental InstituteofHouston


### Environmental Institute ofHouston (EIH) University ofHouston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956 JamesYokley yokley@uhcl.edu

George Guillen guillen@uhcl.edu

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## Table ofContents Environmental Institute of Houston Universityof Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box 540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956



### Petition Summary

...........................................................................................................2 Characteristics oftheAqua UAV

.....................................................................................4 Applications

.....................................................................................................................4 Applicable Legal Standard under Section 333

.......................................................5 Basis for Petition

.............................................................................................................6 Exemption Request

....................................................................................... 7 Aqua UAV- Operations Manual.

...................................................................... AppendixA Aqua UAV- Aircraft Manual

........................................................................... Appendix B Aqua UAV- Flying Checklists

........................................................................ Appendix C Aqua UAV- Training Documentation

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August 3, 2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 NewJerseyAve., SE Washington, DC 20590 Environmental Institute ofHouston University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956



### Re: Exemption Request under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Madam or Sir, Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the Environmental Institute of Houston ("EIH"), a branch of the University of Houston at Clear Lake in Houston, Texas, seeks an exemption forthe Aqua UAV Unmanned Aircraft System manufactured by QUESTUAV, Ltd ofthe United Kingdom ("Aqua UAV") from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") listed below:
• 14C.F.R. 21 • 14C.F.R. 45.23 • 14C.F.R. 45.29 • 14C.F.R. 91.7(b) • 14C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2) • 14C.F.R. 91.109(a) • 14C.F.R. 91.119 • 14 C.F.R. 91.121 • 14C.F.R. 91.151(a) • 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) 

### & (b) • 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401
- 91.417) The requested exemption would authorize unmanned aircraft operations forthe purpose of precision aerial mapping and surveys of natural resources using the Aqua UAVfor applications by EIH. These operations will be subjectto strict operating requirements and conditions defined bythe safety code ofthe Academy of Model Aeronautics (see Annex B), in orderto ensure at least an equivalent level ofsafetyto currently authorized operations using manned aircraft. The University of Houston-Clear Lake established the Environmental Institute of Houston (EIH) in 1991 to address regional issues ofenvironmental concern. Since then, the institute has become a leader in building partnerships in research, education and outreach. EIH conducts and funds research on environmental issueswith an emphasis on developing and implementing real-world solutions. It encourages academic activities and public discussion on natural resource conservation, pollution prevention, and related public policy issues. EIH supports environmental solutions that incorporate
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### REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION Environmental Instituteof Houston University ofHouston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box 540 Houston,Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956 

### community resiliency, waste minimization, energy conservation, and reduces the loss of natural resource services. Current EIH research activities are focused on water resources, wetlands, fisheries, and wildlife conservation and management. Institute scientists apply a wide range of backgrounds to examining environmental issues statewide and throughoutthe Gulfof Mexico. EIH delivers the technical and scientific expertise to provide clarity to environmental challenges. EIH promotes multi-disciplinary collaboration through partnerships with a diverse group oforganizations and management agencies. EIH's public participation and outreach program incorporates public input into the formal decision making process through stakeholderfacilitation. EIH strives to provide access to environmental information to objectively expand the knowledge base of Houston's diverse communities. Activities include the creation and dissemination ofinformation via public presentations, educational displays, lay-language reports and environmental data analysis. EIH staff provide the communitywith a source ofknowledge through seminars and workshops to citizens and technical audiences oriented to the conservation of biodiversity and non-renewable and renewable resources. The requested exemption would authorize commercial academic research operations using the QuestUAVAqua UAVforthe efficient production ofprecision, valuable, highresolution, still photos; which would be ofsignificantvalue with the accurate data in providing precision mapping and survey applications of natural resources. The electric-powered, unmanned aspect ofaerial technology ofthe Aqua UAV provides a much safer solution to aerial surveying in that:
a. The flight crews' lives will not be put at risk ofan accident. b. The low and slow flight ofan extremely light weight productwith safety measures programmed into the Aqua UAV's operating system drastically reduces the chance ofthe general public being harmed. c. Since the Aqua UAV is electric-powered, there is absolutely none ofthe risks associated with fuel igniting. d. The Aqua UAVwill eliminate the possibility of injuries of EIH's surveyor crew that would require accessing hard to reach areas and maneuvering on terrain that poses potential safety hazards.


### The following appendices are includedin this documentforreferencepurposes. EIH requests that the FAA treat these documents asproprietaryunder 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) andnotinclude these appendices in thepublic docket: 

### Aqua UAV- Operations Manual Aqua UAV - Aircraft Manual

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### These operations will be subjectto strict operating requirements defined in the Aqua UAV user manual (EIH requests the FAA treat theAqua UAVtraining program as proprietary under 14 CFR 11.35(b) and not include this document in the public docket) in orderto ensure at least an equivalent level ofsafety to currently authorized operations using manned aircrafts. Given the technical specifications ofthe very light weight, Aqua UAV, and the type ofoperations; EIH believes it is relevantto use the ManufacturerTraining Program, Operations Manual and Flying Checklists to meetthe required level ofsafety offuture operations with the Aqua UAV. (SeeAnnex 8, C & D) The Aqua UAVwill be operated by an individual who fulfills the following requirements:
• The pilot in charge, ("PIC"), will maintain a current commercial pilot's license, a current driver's license issued bythe state and/or a valid second-class airman medical certificate. • The PIC will be accompanied by a safety/visual observer, ("VO"), as he compliments the PIC's capabilities to see and avoid other aircraft (per 91.113) and provides an additional level ofoperational safety; and thus the UA must never be operated beyond the actual visual capabilities. • The VO's responsibilities will be as follows:
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### Initially launch the vehicle before turning it overto the PIC. o 

### Monitorthe authorized airspace to identify errant aircraft or unsafe conditions that might exist during the flight. o 

### Maintain constant verbal communication with the PIC to alert him to changing conditions. o 

### In the event ofan emergency, calling the appropriate agency overseeing the airspace EIH takes pride in providing a safeworking environmentfor ouremployees, crew members and the general public at all times. We currently have excellent safety procedures in place, as well as a Risk Management Directorwithin our parent institution ofthe University of Houston - Clear Lake.
1. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AIRCRAFT The Aqua UAV is manufactured by QuestUAV headquartered in Northumberland, UK. The aircraft is a small unmanned airborne vehicle (UAV) capable ofcarrying a payload 

### in flight and flying (within its capability) a pre-programmed route that is created in its flight planning software (Plan). This payload will normally be a camera that is
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### automatically triggered by the autopilot in a pre-planned method that is setup bythe person that creates the Plan. TheAqua UAVAircraft can be flown in any one ofthree modes, as follows: 

### Manual mode- Also known as remote control. In this modethe pilot hasfull control overthe UAV. The autopilot has no effectwhatsoever. The pilot also has a switch that will allowthe pilotto select other modes offlight, (i.e. Assisted and Automatic). 

### Assisted mode- In assisted the autopilot provides a smoothed flightthat also prevents the pilot exceeding a set amount ofbank (roll) or pitch (elevation). The pilot hasfull control overthrottle. When the pilot removes theirfingers from the Aileron Sticks with the throttle in mid position, they should observe the UAVflying in a wings level orientation with a slight descent. When the throttle is reduced to zero (and fingers are removed from the Aileron Stick) the wings will still be stabilized around wings level, but the UAVshould entera descending glide. 

### Automatic Mode - In automatic mode the UAVshould follow its programmed Plan without any intervention from the pilot (unless there are otherfactors preventing it such as excessive wind, safetyfeatures or incorrect datum position). The pilot should observe the UAV navigating a route in the sky around the presetWaypoints ofthe Plan, until the Plan is complete and the UAVstarts orbiting the ERP. 

### QuestUAV Aircraftspecifications;WingspanWeightMotorPropellerAutopilotPayloadOperating Speed
-Control2. APPLICATIONS 77 inches (6.4 foot) 5.5 to 13.2 pounds Axi 2820/10 Max42 Amp APC 9 x6 Skycircuits SC2 Twin Lumex Lex 7 digital camera system with infrared capability 27 mph to 56 mph 2.4 GHz Spektrum DSM

EIH has purchased the Aqua UAV and respectively requests exemption to operate the Aqua UAVfor precision aerial survey and mapping using the onboard high resolution cameras. The value that the Aqua UAV could bring to the surveying and mapping industry engaged in natural resource surveys is invaluable. EIH intends to perform aerial acquisition and research of natural resources to meetthe surveying and mapping 

### demands ofour clients in a more timely, accurately, efficient and most importantly, safer manner. Ourobjectives include the use ofdrones for capturing high resolution imageries for mapping oyster reefs and other coastal features including seagrass,

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### saltmarsh, colonial waterbirds, marine mammals, and the development ofconsistent protocol for using drones equipped with high-resolution cameras in mapping oyster reefs and these other resources. The projectwill use high-resolution digital cameras placed on low-budget UAVto collect high-resolution images at selected sites to evaluate the abilityto map intertidal reefs at reasonable costs. Such a UAVsystem can be advantageous overtypical satellite oraircraft imageries due to data quality, area coverage and cost limitations. The generally low-cost high resolution images captured by UA V's create the potential to fill the data gap between satellites and aircraft surveying systems. UA V's are able to fly at lower altitudes collecting more details than manned aircrafts and satellites. 3. APPLICABLE LEGAL STANDARD UNDER SECTION 333
a. Airworthiness assessment ofthe Aqua UAV EIH notes thatthe airworthiness ofthe Aqua UAV has already been demonstrated for different projects involving numerous agencies and universities; QuestUAV is Qualified and licensed by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authoritymost countries see the CAA as a leader in regulatory framework for UAVs. Operations throughoutthe world including: UK, Germany, Austria, Finland, Eire, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, South America, Canada, Antarctica, Greenland, Svalbard, Bulgaria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Georgia. Clients include NASA, the European SpaceAgency, British Antarctic Survey, and many highly acclaimed universities around UK, such as Kings College, Newcastle, and Exeter. b. Operating requirements Grant ofthe exemption to EIH forthe Aqua UAVwill be subjectto the following operating conditions.
• Unmanned aircraft mustweigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg). • Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) only; the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS ofthe operator orvisual observer. • At all times the small unmanned aircraft must remain close enough to the operatorforthe operatorto be capable ofseeing the aircraftwith vision unaided by any device otherthan corrective lenses. • Small unmanned aircraft may not operate over any persons not directly involved in the operation. • Daylight-only operations (official sunrise to official sunset, local time). • Must yield right-of-way to other aircraft, manned or unmanned.

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### • First-person view camera cannot satisfy "see-and-avoid" requirement but can be used as long as requirement is satisfied in otherways. • Maximum airspeed of 100 mph (87 knots). • Maximum altitude of500 feet above ground level. • Minimum weathervisibility of3 miles from control station. • No operations are allowed in Class A (18,000 feet & above) airspace. • Operations in Class B, C, D and E airspace are allowed with the required ATC permission. • Operations in Class G airspace are allowed withoutATC permission • No person may act as an operator orVO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at one time. • No careless or reckless operations. • Requires preflight inspection bythe operator. • A person may notoperate a small unmanned aircraft if he orshe knows or has reason to know ofany physical or mental condition thatwould interfere with the safe operation ofa small UAS.

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### EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDERAPPLICABLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION EIH requests an exemption from the following regulations, as well as any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation ofthe Aqua UAV:



### 14CFR 21-CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PART Subpart H- Airworthiness Certificates (Appendix D) 14CFR 91.203(a)(1) Section 91.203 requires all civil aircraftto have a certificate ofairworthiness. Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements forthe issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by FAR§ 91.203(a). Given the size ofthe Aqua UAV, its very lightweight (the maximum take-offweight is 13.2 pounds) and the limited operating area associated with its utilization, it is unnecessary to go through the certificate of airworthiness process under Part 21 Subpart H in order to achieve or exceed current safety levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximityto airports and populated areas ofthe UAS involved. An analysis ofthese different criteria demonstrates thatthe Aqua UAV operated without an airworthiness certificate, under the conditions proposed in that exemption, will be at least as safe, orsafer, than a conventional aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. A proprietary risk assessment for operations with the Aqua UAV, which demonstrates that assertion, is also being submitted to the FAA as part ofthis application. EIH requests the FAAtreat the Aqua UAV risk assessment as proprietary under 14 CFR 11.35(b) and not include this document in the public docket.


### 14CFR 45.23 Display ofmarks and 45.29 Size of Marks Underthese regulations an aircraft must display the Roman capital letter "N" and the aircraft's registration number in letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, an aircraft must display the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in letters at least 2 inches high nearthe entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. Due to the size ofourAqua UAVthis requirement is impractical to achieve. EIH proposes to mark the aircraft registration number in the largest practical manner. Furthermore, ourAqua UAV does not have an entrance in which the word "Experimental" could be placed on ourAqua UAV. To achieve an equivalent level ofsafety, EIH proposes setting a ground station where all of
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### the aircraft's registrations (if applicable) and manuals will be centralized in the Aqua UAV's storage/carrying case which will be with the operator atall times when in use. Since ourAqua UAVwill operate in Visual Line ofSight (VLOS), this station will be visible to anyone that observes the aircraft and chooses to investigate its point oforigin.


### 14CFR 91.7 Civil aircraftairworthiness (See Appendix D) Relieffrom Section 91.7(a) entitled Civilaircraftairworthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow EIH to determine thatthe Aqua UAV is in airworthy condition priorto everyflight. EIH will strictlyfollow all ofthe guidelines for all pre-flight inspections, safety precautions and product maintenance procedures, as stated in AppendixA, B and Appendix C, which will include a method for determining the airworthiness ofthe aircraft and therefore request relieffrom 14 CFR 91.7(a). Our PIC will be responsible for and capable ofdetermining whetherthe aircraft is in a condition for safe flighty ensuring that the UAV is in compliance with the operating.


### 14CFR 91.9 (b)(2): Civil aircraftflight manual, marking, and placard requirements This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved, flight manual is in the aircraft. EIH assumes thatthe intent ofthis requirement is to ensure thatflight manual information is available to the aircrew while operating the aircraft. EIH requests an exemption to this requirement since, the aircraft is not only too small to carry documentation; the documentation would not be available to the crew. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping a hard copy ofthe flight manual in the Aqua UAV's storage/transportation case. This case will be located atthe proposed ground station in the PIC's possession during the operation ofthe Aqua UAV.


### 14 CFR 91.109(a) and 14 CFR 91.319(a)(1)- Flight instruction; Simulated instrumentflightand certain flighttests. The regulation provides that "No person may operate a civil aircraftthat is being used forflight instruction unless that aircraft hasfully functioning dual controls." Flight instruction will be accomplished through an elaborated training program. The equivalent level ofsafety during the training will be achieved by the manufacturer providing the 5 daytraining program and through the use ofexperienced and qualified operators familiarwith the Aqua UAV. (See Appendix D)

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### The regulation provides that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closerthan 500 feetto any person, vessel, vehicle or structure. Since the aircraftwill be operating ata maximum of400 feetAGL, the Aqua UAV cannot comply with this requirement. To acquire an equivalent level ofsafety, we will only fly over private propertywith the permission ofthe landowner. The operatorwill define before everyflight a working area radius and a flight area ceiling, preventing the Aqua UAVto go beyond the flight area. The persons who may be on the ground in the flight area will be briefed ofthe expected route offlight and the associated risks to persons and property on the ground. Due to the small size ofthe Aqua UAVand the material with which the Aqua UAV is built, the hazard to persons, vessels, vehicles and structures is not comparable to manned aircraft and should be considered in granting the exemption. Moreover, the aircraftwill not be operated over congested areas orover any open-air assembly of persons. The aircraftwill be operated at an altitude allowing, ifa power unitfails, a controlled glide to a safe landing area. 14CFR 91.121- Altimetersettings This section requires that each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude orflight level ofthat aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating below 18,000feet MSLto: • The current reported altimeter setting ofa station along the route and within 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; • Ifthere is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) ofthis section, the current reported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; • In the case ofan aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. To provide an equivalent level ofsafety, the Aqua UAVautopilot calculates the reference altitude (ground level) with the on-board GPS during the pre-flighttests. The GPS and barometer data are merged with respect to their respective precisions. The GPS provides reliable information to correct potential barometric bias, while rapid variations in altitude are detected through the barometer. Given the limited altitude of the proposed missions, we feel that an equivalent level ofsafety is achieved; and we request relieffrom 91.121.

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### 14 CFR 91.151: Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions The regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane underdayVFR conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintended landing and to fly afterthatfor at least 30 minutes. TheAqua UAV is a battery-operated aircraftwith a maximum duration offlight of50 minutes from a single battery charge. EIH believes that an equivalent level ofsafety is achieved since the Aqua UAVwill neverfly outside ofthe line ofsightfrom the visual observer and both visual and voice warnings alertthe PIC when the battery level is below 30 percent.


### 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & 

### (b) Civil aircraft: Certifications required This regulation provides as follows: No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) ofthis section or a special flight authorization issued under 91.715 is displayed atthe cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers orcrew. The Aqua UAVweighs only 13.2 pounds (max take-offweight). As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents orto displaythem on the UAV. In addition, there is no pilot or passengers on board the aircraft. To obtain an equivalent level ofsafety and meetthe intent of91.203, EIH propose that documents deemed appropriate forthis aircraft by the FAAwill be located with the operator atthe proposed ground control station in the Aqua UAV's carrying case and available for inspection upon request.


### 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401- 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance and Alterations (See Appendix C) The Aqua UAV is notthe type ofequipmentthatwould require a certified mechanic's skills or knowledge. EIH proposes thatthe operatorwill attend a 5-day manufacturer Training and Flight Orientation course to provide the best set ofskills for maintaining and operating the UAV. EIH also proposes all maintenance ofthe Aqua UAV be accomplished by the owner/operator according to the maintenance manual, provided by QuestUAV. An equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved because the Aqua UAV is small in size, it is not a complex mechanical device, it will carry no external payload, and itwill operate only in restricted predetermined areas. 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 level ofsafety. Finally, before everyflight, the PIC

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### runs a sequence ofpre-flighttests to make sure that every sensor and every critical part is running properly. Ifa problem is detected, the operator can then refer to the maintenance manual to troubleshootthis issue. Most parts ofthe Aqua UAV are easily interchangeable (propellers, wings) which allows the operatorto make sure the wings and propulsion system are always airworthywhen a mission is initiated. 

### EIH requests the FAAtreatthe Aqua UAV training program as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and not includethis document in the public docket.

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### Appendix A Environmental Institute of Houston University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956


### Aqua UAV- Operations Manual

Confidential (A thru Dwill be mailed) * 

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### Appendix B Environmental Institute of Houston University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box 540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956



### Aqua UAV- Aircraft Manual

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### Appendix C Environmental Institute of Houston University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956



### Aqua UAV - Flying Checklists

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### Appendix D Environmental Institute of Houston University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Box 540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3956



### Aqua UAV- Training Documentation

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### Should you have any questions, or ifyou need additional information to supportthe requested exemptions, please contact Mr. James Yokley or myselfatthe: Environmental Institute of Houston (EIH) University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 BayArea Boulevard, Box 540 Houston, Texas 77058-1002 (281) 283-3950 Email: yokley@uhcl.edu Verytruly yours,

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# OPERATIONS MANUAL
Issue V3.2 July 2013

© Copyright QuestUAV Ltd 2013

### CONTENTS CONTENTS

.................................................................................................................2 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

.....................................................................................3 ABOUTTHIS OPERATIONS MANUAL.

......................................................................4 FLIGHT CREW COMPOSITION

.................................................................................5 PILOT

.......................................................................................................................5 UAAssistant (GCS Commander orSPOTTER)

......................................................6 Ground Control Assistant (GCS COMMANDER)

.....................................................6 Flight Crew Incapacitation

........................................................................................7 RISKASSESSMENT- GENERAL OPERATIONS

.....................................................8 Use ofa UA- RiskAssessmentApproach

..............................................................8 Risks Identified and Mitigation Strategies

................................................................8 RiskAssessment Framework

...................................................................................9 Ground Based Risks

..............................................................................................10 Flight Risks

.............................................................................................................11 General Userand Public Safety

............................................................................. 12 RISKASSESSMENT -INDIVIDUAL SITEfTASKASSESSMENT

............................ 13 Site SafetyAssessment

......................................................................................... 13 OPERATING PROCEDURES- OPERATIONAL ASSURANCE

.............................. 15 Flight Preparation

...................................................................................................15 Battery Management

.............................................................................................. 18 Flight Procedures

...................................................................................................18 Operational Limitations

..........................................................................................19 Loss ofControl Data LinkActions

..........................................................................20 Standard Callouts between Crew Members

...........................................................22 ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS- ACTIONS

.............................................................23 NOTE- SEE THE BMFA HANDBOOK PAGE 43 FOR FULL GUIDANCE

...........23 Actions in the event ofinjuryto personnel ordamage to property
.........................23 ACCIDENT (where a person is fatally orseriously injured)

...................................23 INCIDENT (otherthan an accident)

.......................................................................23 Coordination with Emergency Services

.................................................................24 Maintenance Schedules

.........................................................................................24 EXTENDED VLOS

.....................................................................................................26 ANNEX FTO UAOPS MANUAL- Best LUMIX Settings

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### 393- Air Navigation: The Orderand the Regulations 

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### AERIALWORK 5) Form SRG 

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### 02- UnmannedAircraft (UA)- Application for Operation 6) SPECTRUM UnmannedAircraftSystem Maintenance Manual Edition 1 7) QUESTUAV/Logs/NK_Fiying_Log_Book 8) 

### QUESTUAV/Tech/Manufacturers/A and QUESTUAV/Tech/Manufacturers/8 9) QUESTUAV/Legai/A 

### 10) CAP Regs Extracts- ModelAircraft: A guideto Safe flying

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### ABOUT THIS OPERATIONS MANUAL 1. This operation manual is for use by QuestUAV flight crewwho are operating any ofthe company sUAS (QuestUAV 100, 200 or300 series belonging to the Company orto Clients). 2. This manual definesthe scope ofQuestUAV methods when undertaking Aerial Work, as defined in Supporting Documents (3)1

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### Aerial work includes the commercial flight testing ofsUA priorto release to QuestUAV Clients.

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### FLIGHT CREW COMPOSITION 1. When deployed for aerial work, the UA is operated by a minimum oftwo crew members. One ofthese members is regarded as the pilot-in-command (PILOT) and the otheras Ground Control Assistant (GCS Commander). A SPOTTER/assistant may also be employed as crew. Overall captaincy will reside with the seniorqualified member present. The PILOT must however have a valid CM license to operate when Aerial Work is being undertaken. 

### PILOT 2. The PILOT is responsible forthe complete control ofthe sUAS during the flight. 3. The PILOT isthe representative ofthe company and must act accordingly. 4. The PILOT is responsible for promoting a positive atmosphere underwhich optimum crew cooperation can be expected. 5. The PILOT must be fully physically and mentally capable to complete the mission, be current on type and ensure that no personal or professional limits are exceeded. 6. The PILOT is also responsible forthe following: a. The execution ofthe mission and navigation planning and pre flight preparations. b. The execution ofthe flight within the realms ofthe CM regulations. c. The flying ofthe UA in a professional manner. d. Carrying out all emergency procedures as perthe Emergencies Checklist. e. Keeping the safety ofpersonnel, whetherflight crew or not, as a prime consideration. f. Briefing all site staff, in particularthe SPOTTER on his duties and required actions in the event ofobserving a potential conflictwith other aircraft, and actions ifthe UAdisappears "into the sun". g. Supervision on the completion ofall the required documentation including: (1) Pre flight planning and risk assessment documentation. (2) Postflight log books. h. Ensuring thatthe Log file is recorded in the same unique folder location in (h) above.

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### i. Ensuring that the max range safety circle is correct and presentwithin GCS. 7. The PILOT shall have the authority to give commands he orshe deems necessary in the interest ofthe safety ofthe aircraft, persons or property. 

### UAAssistant (GCS Commander or SPOTTER) 8. The UAAssistant is responsible forthe following: a. Ensuring that all equipment is serviceable and prepared on the shadow board priorto departure. b. Thatthe rucksack and vehicle are loaded priorto departure and all equipment on the shadow board is packed.
c. That any ancillary equipment required forthe mission is discussed, prepared and packed. d. Thatthe equipment is transported to the operating site safely and laid out according to the Operational Checklists. e. That on return from the mission the UAV is stored safely, and rucksack and equipment boxes are unpacked and returned to the shadow board. f. That all batteries (flight lipo, camera, radio etc) are placed on charge after flight. 

### Ground Control Assistant (GCS COMMANDER) 9. The Ground Control Assistant is responsible forthe following: a. First and foremost assisting the PILOT in the duties associated with collision avoidance and informing the PILOT ofany notable sightings or sounds. b. Operating the Ground Control System: c. Operating GCS and ensuring that (1) the correct profile is in the UAV (2) The safety circle is set at 500m unless otherwise requested by the PILOT d. Operating PLAN and ensuring that: (1) the correct plan is uploaded. (2) it is rotated into wind. 

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### (4) it is centred to the datum. (5) the ERP is set at400ft atthe datum, unless otherwise required by the pilot. e. Operating Flight and ensuring that: (1) all map and route data is displaying correctly preflight. (2) all functions are in green, OR any reds are discussed with the PILOT. (3) heightand speed are within limits during preflight checks. (4) He/she keeps the PILOT informed ofapproaching waypoints, approaching descents, deviations from routes and general information that might be ofinterestto the PILOT. f. General observation and liaison during the period immediately before and during the flight. g. Ensuring the PILOT is not disturbed bythe public orother unnecessary agencies during the period ofthe flight. h. Ensure that priorto landing the landing area is clear ofpeople and/or animals and indicate this to the PILOT. i. Ensuring that all photographic records are downloaded and saved in a uniquefolder location forthat flight as soon as possible after a flight. j. All flying logs times are recorded, for each crew member present during the mission. 

### Flight Crew Incapacitation 10. In the event ofthe PILOT becoming incapacitated the GCS Commanderwill take control ofthe UA byflying it to the "Approach Waypoint", and conducting a standard Assisted landing. Ifit is saferthen the SUA may be allowed to continue on it's route until it arrives in the loiter. Ifessential, the aircraft can be leftto it's own devices entirely; itwill automatically enterthe loiter and let down to ground level automatically, gently, zero powerand at minimum flying speed without anyoperator intervention atall. 11. In the event ofthe GCS Commanderorthe SPOTTER becoming incapacitated the PILOTwill land the sUA safely, and as soon as possible.

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### RISK ASSESSMENT- GENERAL OPERAliONS Use ofa UA- Risk Assessment Approach 1. The risks identified from usage ofthe UA, and from risks posed before and inflight are presented below along with a briefoutline ofthe mitigation in place. QUESTUAV use a chain-of-events approach combined with a maintenance "Reds and Greens" system to usage ofthe sUAS. At any stage, anything identified as a 'red' will stop all usage ofthe sUAS until the issue is rectified, 'greens' are issues that the team are aware and should be noted ofbut do not compromise safety in anyway. Use ofthe sUAS relies on all checks having been carried out and satisfactory, and will also form a record ofthe use ofthe sUAS for long-term maintenance. For repeated and regulartest flights conducted on regular basis atthe testfield (Warkworth) then shortened documentation on UAV clipboards with build history, changes, flight times and any other notes will suffice. 

### Risks Identified and Mitigation Strategies 2. In these cases Risk= Likelihood x Severity. The risk presented here is mitigated risk foreach flight, i.e. the residual risk posed with our routine procedures in place. Where this results in 'High Risk' control measures are in place to limit any consequences (e.g. flight planning to avoid infrastructure) and the likelihood of occurrence. In all cases AUTO refers to Autopilot in Control, the autopilot is flying the plane and PILOT is Person in Control using a standard remote control setup. 3. In all ofthe situations where a forced landing is possible, we MUSTconsiderthe worst case scenario which is a forced landing into a vehicle, person, property orother infrastructure. This will be mitigated in all flights using adequate signage ofa flight in progress at key access points when deemed necessary, and an assessment preflight ofhuman usage in the flight area and PILOT avoidance ifchange is noted. 4. The majority ofconsequences listed putthe sUAS at risk ratherthan persons and represent an economic orequipment loss ratherthan person or property at risk.

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### Risk Assessment Framework

Actions (all risks must be eliminated or reduced as far as is Very High Risk
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### Not acceptable. Apply mitigation to eliminate orto further reduce the risk. High Risk 

### -Apply mitigation to eliminate or reduce the risk, and if it remains a high risk, develop robust control measures to limit and the effects ofan hazards. Low Risk
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### May be accepted if all reasonably practicable control measures are in place, however, if more can be done to reduce or eliminate the ris then it should be done.

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### Ground Based Risks
Risk assessmentforground based risk

Unexpected Motorstart-up

Electric shock

Transit damage Autopilotthinks power required. (Outside of safety circle in assisted or inadvertent switch to Auto)

Touching live components Handling

UAV crash (into Poortakeoff/landing person/animal/ Pilot error vehicle/property) UAV malfunction
UAV consequential event(car crash Batteryfire Distraction from low flying/uncontrolled UAV Short/crash Landing in water Poor landing. High wind. Operations Manual V3.2 July2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 

### Propellerawareness in Operational Checklists and training. Always have rubber band on throttle when not in use. Always start up on MANUAL. (Autopilot will not allow binding in anything other than Manual). Spektrum will not allow binding if motor is not at zero. ESC will not allow power up if throttle is at any position ratherthan zero. Safe working practice adopted. Aircraft is 12volt orSvolt system, no risk to health. Care when handling. One hand on wingtip and one on motor. Good packing and transit ures. Foam structure, engine at rear. Failsafe procedures with throttle cut. Operational Checklists. Maintenance checks. Flight training and simulatortraining. Correct site assessment. Flight planning. Training. Maintenance. Avoid habitation and major routes. Correct battery management. Fire ext on site. 

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Landing in trees Poor landing. Windshear 

### I turbulence Flight planning. Use of recovery poles. Forestry contacts. 5. In addition, standard risk assessments forfieldwork applyfor slips, trips and falls, weather consideration, transport etc and can be submitted for each field locality if required, oras a separate 'field usage' risk assessment if required (this will be standard within ourown flight recording forms but would not normally be submitted for priorapproval). 

### Flight Risks
Risk assessment forflight based risk

Loss of Height

Erraticflight Battery failure

ESC failure
Engine failure Autopilotfailure Avionics failure Hunting forwaypoint

Interference

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### Telemetry to check voltage in flight. Low voltage warning. Slow shutdown ofmotor. Servos and avionics continue to work led Controlled glide, aircraft still has flight surfaces controlled through UBEC. After 15 sec ESC may be available. Ensure ESC has good airflow. (all designs have coolin intake

Flight training. Knowledge of route and programming. Patience. Ensure sufficient GPS satellites indicated before take off. Ensure "Double Bind" failsafes, Low powertest 

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Total Loss

Loss of transmitter contact when in Assisted/ Auto Loss of transmitter contact when in Manual Servo/Aileron failure

Water ingress (rain or river/lake)

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Out of range, TX aerial failure

Out of range, TXaerial failure



### General User and Public Safety Cut motor. UAVwill probably enter spin and crash land. Foam

Maintain safe flight in HARC, Land asap in HARC, keep throttle above 50% during anyturns to keep stall speed high in turbulence UAV is very light & small. Max height400ft (good separation). Good Flight Planning as per Operational Checklists. LookouUHearout. Issue warning through Mil

..,.,,,,,..,,, cell if uired Double bind Failsafes. Safety Circle set. Maintenance procedures. Use of2.4 Ghz band Double bind Failsafes. Safety Circle set. Maintenance procedures. Use of2.4 Ghz band

6. Assessmentwill be made during flight planning and priorto the pre-flight checks on the land use and likely risks to the UA, users, and public (persons and infrastructure). See the next section "RISK ASSESSMENT INDIVIDUAL SITE/TASK ASSESSMENT".

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### RISK ASSESSMENT-INDIVIDUAL SITE/TASKASSESSMENT Task RiskAssessment 7. A task RiskAssessment is to be carried out priorto launching a mission. 8. A RiskAssessment may include a Preliminary and/or a Final Assessment. The Preliminary may be conducted atanytime before a mission and would be considered good practice to conduct early in the consultation process ifpossible. The outcome of this will be a Site Plan for use in the Final Assessment. 9. During the Preliminary Risk Assessment it is not compulsory to conduct a site visit ifthis is notfeasible. The Preliminary RiskAssessment should certainly include information from map data, Google earth and photographs and client consultation. 10. A Final Risk Assessment site visit is compulsory with details marked on the Site Plan. This RiskAssessment must be carried out no more than 48 hrs before a mission. The PILOT forthe mission must be present and preferably lead the assessment. This Risk Assessment can be done on the day ofthe Mission provided a preliminary RiskAssessment has been completed. Ifa Site Plan has not been drawn atthe preliminary phase, it must be done atthe final phase. 11. The complete Risk Assessments are included in the QuestUAV Flight Checklists. 12. Hazards on the site plan must be physically indentified priorto a mission being flown. 

### Site Safety Assessment 13. The Site Safety Assessment will be completed by the PILOTwithin two hours of the planned launch. Itwill include the PRE FLIGHT DECISION FLOWCHART and the SITE SAFETYASSESSMENT (contained in the QuestUAV Flying Checklists).

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### OPERATING PROCEDURES- OPERATIONAL ASSURANCE 

### Flight Preparation 1. Planning Deployment: a. Prior to any deployment a pre-deployment inspection ofthe operational area must be done. This must be done within 48 hours ofthe planned take off. b. The inspection team must at least include the PILOT. c. Planning must include if necessary any liaison with ATSU, low level booking cell, civil or military aerodromes, or landowners. d. Check the following documents for restrictions: (1) 1/4 Mil Special Air Chart (2) Local by-laws. Find the Local County Council on the internet and locate by-laws for flight restrictions. (3) Check in with RAF Boulmer Ops (01665 607202) for any Notams that might affect the flight area (UK Central). Newcastle Air Traffic 0191 214 3251 radar 0191 214 3251 control e. Advise local police ifflying near populations. (0871 882 1121) CANP PLANNING (notes from BHP) 

### (Using the Civil Aircraft Notification Procedure to alert Military pilots to sUAV presence when flying midweek) a. Call Freefone 0500 354802 to check on Royal flights, Red Arrows displays and otherTemporary Restricted Airspace (RA[T]). b. Checkthe NOTAMs (see above) for any other activities that may affect yourflight. You can subscribe to a NOT AM service orto a twice-weekly Temporary Navigational Warning information bulletins (TNWs) postal service; oryou can use the Web to access all the NOTAMs forthat day at http://notaminfo.com/ukmap Ifyou use the postal service, you should be aware that details may have changed after the bulletins were printed and posted. c. Additionally, ifyou are flying midweek (non-English Bank Holiday) you should let the military pilots know. There are two linked systems for this. d. Five hundred ofthe busiest flying sites have allocated Site Codes. (The codes foryour club's sites will be in your club site guide.) On these sites it is possible to activate atemporary avoidance zone around the notified site (1nm diameter/1000ft agl) by contacting the Low Flying Booking Cell by
Operations Manual V3.2 July 2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 1520:00 the day before. (Latersubmissions will still be passed on to military pilots, but as a warning ratherthan creating a temporary avoidance zone.)
e. Forall other sitesthe standard CANP (Civil Aircraft Notification Procedure) should be used iffive or more aircraft are likelyto be operating. This does not establish an avoidance area but it does ensure that military pilots will be alerted toyour presence. Because it can take upto four hoursto get the information outto all the military pilots beforetheytake off, the notification procedure should be started as soon as possible - ideallythe evening before. f. In both cases takethe following steps: g. Use Freephone 0800 515544, or Fax 0800 3892225, ore-mail casgmbaslfoslfbc@wittering.raf.mod.uk. Provide the following details: h. Activity. 

### i. Location: Site grid reference (2 letter6 figure) and name. (lfthe site is one ofthose with a site code then state thatfirst.) 

### j. Area ofoperation. (With the notification system this is a maximum of2nm radius. With the avoidance area system it is always 1nm diameter.) k. Date and time flying will start 

### Ifinish. I. Expected numberofsUAV.
m. Contacttelephone number (ideally a mobilethatwill work on the site).
n. Normal contact details (ifdifferentto (6)).
o. You will be given a unique Reference Numberto note. p. The Low Flying Booking Cell is manned Mondayto Thursday 0700-2300 (Local) and Friday 0700-1700 (Local). The LFBC is now closed at weekends. Ifyou use thefax ore-mail contact out-of-hours you will be called back by phone with the Reference Numberwhen the office is next manned and the associated notification has been passed to military pilots. You can only assume thatyou have avoidance/notification status once you have received this. q. Ifat any stage it becomes clearthat the site won't be used after all you should cancel by calling 0800 515544, quoting the Reference Numberand amending the details.
r. The personnel manning the Low Flying Booking Cell are a helpful bunch whose sole aim is keeping us all safe. Ifyourflying situation doesn't exactly match the criteria above it is still worth givingthem a call for advice

- they might still be ableto do something to help. 2. Metrological Information and General Weather Considerations: Operations Manual V3.2 July2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 16

### a. During planning a forecast must be obtained. b. Priorto and during a mission the weather must be monitored and if necessarythe planned flight be delayed, cancelled oraborted ifthe limits are likely to be exceeded. c. Throughoutflight planning, the effects ofpotential wind direction and orientation ofthe sun must be considered so that the safety ofthe flight is not compromised through strong headwinds or limited into sun visibility. 3. The PILOT is responsible forthe Operators Flight Folder. Forall aerial work tasks this folderwill retain the following: a. BMFA Members Handbook b. A record ofthe following on the relevant Maintenance and Flying Log Form FOR EACH AIRCRAFT: (1) Aircraft Registration (2) Date and Time offlight (3) Flight Location (4) Crew Members names and roles (5) Weather Forecast (6) Objectives of Flight (incAgency the work is being carried outfor) (7) The Waypoint File being used (8) Significant SET orsetup changes since lastflight (9) Reds Maintenance (should be none otherwise no fly) (10) Greens maintenance (11) Preliminary Risk Assessment Notes (12) Final Risk Assessment Notes (13) The Authorityto fly (14) Flight Report (15) Relevant contact data to carry outthe mission (16) Flight times and Flight Duration (17) Observations, incidents (18) Camera settings and light observations Operations Manual V3.2 July 2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 17,.. 

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c. The Operations Manual (This document) d. Lumix LX3/5 Instruction Booklet e. A copy ofthe CAAAir Operators Certificate f. BMFA Members Confirmation ofCover g. Doodsons Insurance document h. Pen and paper 

### Battery Management 4. Batteries must be managed as follows: a. Batteries must be charged in the battery charging bay, unless on detachment where itwill be done from the Charging Case. Ifworking from a support vehicle this Charging Case must be easily removed from the vehicle in the event ofa fire. b. A fire extinguisher (C02) must be available at all times. c. Care must be taken not to overcharge orshort circuit batteries. d. Batteries must be fully charged at all times and kept in a balanced state. Batteries within 0.2 volts per cell can be considered suitably balanced. e. 5000mah or 10000 twin batteries must be used for all standard flight. In the event ofa non-standard flight with a different battery setup, the PILOT must calculate the new endurance and the effectthat different batteries will have on the aircraft CG. f. Set the telemetry lowvoltage signal at 10.6 volts. This will give 7 minutes level flying time on 5000 mah batteries. Descentfrom heightwill increase this time. 

### Flight Procedures 5. Flight procedures are as follows: a. All sUAS will be flown underVFR conditions. Ifthere is any risk to flight visibilitythe mission must be aborted. b. Rain orairborne contaminants affects the reliability ofthe Thermopiles, so ifthere is any risk ofrain the flight must be delayed orcancelled on UAV using thermopiles for stability. Flight crew must be alertto the possibility of stability errors and be prepared to revert to manual control ofthe sUAS in this event. c. Flight crew must follow the advice given on frequency usage and interference in pages 17 to 24 ofthe BMFA Members Handbook. 2.4 Ghz Operations Manual V3.2 July 2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 18

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Spread Spectrum technology must be used. It is recommended that the pilot's mobile phone is placed to silent forflying ops. d. The PILOT must ensure that on deployed operations the Operators Flight Folder is available at all times 

### Operational Limitations 6. Flying Limitations are as follows, forAerial Work: a. Height, VLOS etc

Height 400ft above take off location Vertical Line ofsight 500m orflight visibility, whichever is less. Visibility 5km vis orgreater. Weather No rain within 2k Maximum speed 110 kts ias MTOW 4.5 Kg Failsafes A minimum ofthrottle set to idle. Otherwise as per QuestUAV Flight Checklists.

b. All flight batteries are to be charged before everyflight. c. The CG should be checked as within**~** 

### em of"The Pins" priorto each flight. d. The transmitter must be turned on, rubber band on throttle and switches checked in the correct position before the sUAS is switched on. e. One the transmitter is switched on the correct model should be confirmed and the position oftrims compared with the last flight (see flight folder) f. Relevant UA checklists (QuestUAV Flight Checklists) should be followed. These can be done from memory, but the most recent version ofthe Flight Checklists must be available onsite. g. PILOT must briefcrew on take offdirection and call "launching" h. Wherever possible the UA should always take offand land into wind. i. PILOT must call "LANDING" and indicate direction to crew. j. On shutdown the UA batteries must be disconnected before the Transmitter is switched off. Operations Manual V3.2 July 2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 19

### Loss ofControl Data LinkActions 7. It is assumed that normally a dialoguewill be occurring between the Ground Control Assistant/SPOTTER and PILOT long before a significantflight condition occursthat needs drastic action. Ifhowever, drastic action is required these arethe actionstofollow. 

### 8. In the event ofa loss ofControl Data Link (Autopilot Failure) the following actions must betaken:
a. PILOT- on noticing anyanomaly must call "VISUALfollowed bya dialogue on whatthe problem is. b. SPOTTER
- on noticing any anomaly can use anywords necessaryto bring PILOT's attention to problem
c. Ifit is determined thatthere is a problem and the aircraft is still under control then the PILOTwill decide on the appropriate action. This may include: (1) Switch to MAN and loose/gain height immediately. (2) Switch to Assisted, abortthe Waypoint routine, and fly safely backto base. (3) Allowthe mission to continue to a better placeto change to Manual/Assisted. d. IF THEAIRCRAFT DOES NOTAPPEAR TO BE UNDER CONTROL BUT IS FLYING STABLY (out oftransmitter range/transmitter malfunction 

### I GPSfailure): 

### (1) PILOT-"Visual" PILOT puts finger beside aircraft and tracks it. (2) SPOTTER, gets binoculars (stabilised), stands directly behind the PILOTand locates aircraft on binos. The PILOTsfingerwill indicate the correct heading/distance ofthe aircraft but notthe height- it will generally be higherthan thefinger pointing. (3) Both PIC and SPOTTER observe aircraft as long as possible, with each continuing a dialogue on observations, track and behaviorofaircraft. Details are written down on notepad. Wait up to 20 minutes as there is a significant chance thatthe aircraftwill RTL. Sound can give good indications as to the location ofan aircraft. (4) Get assistance ifpossible, brief new crew and commence search to locate aircraft. If UAVwas underautopilot command, experiencetells that the aircraft is likelyto land in a relatively controlled manner, close to the position last seen, orwill return tothe loiter. e. IF THE AIRCRAFT DOES NOTAPPEARTO BE UNDER CONTROLAND IS NOT FLYING STABLY: Operations Manual V3.2 July 2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 20

### (1) PILOT-" EYES ON UAV" PILOT puts finger beside aircraft and tracks it. (2) Both PILOT and SPOTTER observe aircraft as long as possible, with each continuing a dialogue on observations, track and behavior of aircraft. (3) Aircraft is watched as long as possible. If it comes down the person with it in sight points to the downed location and nevertakes their finger or eye off it until the othercrew member has taken careful and specific details as to what compass direction and estimated distance the downed aircraft is at, or clearterrain indications are noted (i.e. 1OOyd in front ofthe large firtree by the farmers gate overthere (point)). (4) Get assistance ifpossible, brief new crew and commence search to locate aircraft.

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### Standard Callouts between Crew Members
9. The following are to be used as STANDARD call-outs to indicate normal procedures: Phase of Flight Condition Call-Out Before Take Off Ready for launch "Launching" (indicate direction) Anytime OtherAircraft "AIRCRAFT' location, heading, altitude, distance, severity ofthreat Anytime Bad Weather "Weatherwarning" give details approaching Anytime Readyfor landing PILOT- "Ready for Landing OBS
- "landing site clear" 10. The following are to be used as EMERGENCY call-outs to indicate emergency procedures and may be called out orvia radio: Phase of Flight Condition Call-Out Anytime Engine Failure "ENGINE FAILURE CONFIRM VISUAL" (announce intentions) OBS
- "landing site clear" Anytime Loosing height "LOOSING HEIGHT- CONFIRM VISUAL" OBS
- "Landing Site Clear'' Anytime Control orControl "CONTROL PROBLEM
- CONFIRM Surface Problem, VISUAL" explain problems and intentions erratic behaviour OBS
- "BINOS TO HAND" Anytime Loosing Visual with "LOOSING VISUAL
- POINTAND TRACK" sUAS SPOTTER points and tracks. PILOT both hands on controls in prep forswitching to ARC or MAN Anytime Lost Visual "LOST VISUAL" AnyTime Visual regained "REGAINED VISUAL" point and track**----------~----~~--------------------------------------** 22 Operations Manual V3.2 July 2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013.. .1 •



### ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS -ACTIONS NOTE-SEETHEBMFAHANDBOOKPAGE43FORFULL GUIDANCE Actions in the event of injury to personnel ordamage to property 1. The aircraft is constructed mostlyfrom foam and constitutes a minimal risk of injury. The only hard part is the engine, which weighsjust 151 grams and is contained atthe rear ofthe aircraft behind 30cm offoam. However unforeseen accidents or incidents could happen and in the event ofeitherthe following actions areto be taken. 

### ACCIDENT (where a person is fatally orseriously injured) 2. Renderthe aircraft neutral. Whilst itwill most likelyjust be a bunch offoam pieces, the batteries may still be connected and could present a minorfire hazard. Liftthe batteries to a safe place, and disconnect ifpossible. a. Obtain immediate first aid followed by any action that might be appropriate. b. Maintain the security ofthe area and prevent unauthorized access. c. Take photographs ofthe accident area. Authenticate photographs. d. Compile a list ofwitnesses, with names, contact data and photographs. e. Report the accidentthrough the Police and to the appropriate authorities (AAIB may or may not be interested). f. Upon arrival ofthe relevant authorities hand overthe photographs, witness details and any otherevidence that could help identifythe cause ofthe accident. 3. The QuestUAV flight safety officerwill assistthe authorities wherever possible and atthe same time conduct an internal investigation into the possible causes ofthe accident. 

### INCIDENT (otherthan an accident) 4. INCIDENT ("Incident" means an occurrence otherthan an accident, associated with the operation ofan aircraft which affects or could affectthe safety ofaircraft operations) a. Note - ittakes a bit ofcommon sense to work out what constitutes an incident. An aircraft (that has no landing gearand has to land in "the rough") that has a hard landing and suffers damage does not constitute an incident as long as there is no damageto persons or property. It's probablyjust bad luck orfaultyjudgement in difficult conditions and might
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only need some superglue to correct. However an aircraft that "flies away" and threatens to fly through designated airspace IS an incident. b. Renderthe aircraft neutral.
c. Obtain immediate first aid (if required) followed by any action that might be appropriate. d. (If appropriate) Maintain the security ofthe area and prevent unauthorised access. e. (Ifappropriate) Take photographs ofthe incident area. Authenticate photographs. f. (Ifavailable) Compile a lost of relevant witnesses, with names, contact data and photographs. g. Report the accident through to the relevant authorities and ascertain what action they wantto take, and what action they wantyou to take. h. Upon arrival ofany relevant authorities hand overthe photographs, witness details and any otherevidence that could help identify the cause ofthe incident. 5. The QuestUAV flight safety officerwill assist the authorities wherever possible and atthe same time conduct an internal investigation into the possible causes ofthe incident. 

### Coordination with Emergency Services 6. In the event ofstaff being required to coordinate with emergency service such as Police/Fire/Ambulance/MR/SAR, staffwill provide all appropriate assistance. 7. PILOT will act as primary liaison with otheragencies. The main form ofcontact should be mobile phone. 8. PILOT can only use VHF/UHF frequencies underthe direct supervision, and with the equipment belonging to, anotheragency. Under such circumstances PILOT will use the Callsign "Unmanned1". Observer/SPOTTERwill use the Callsign "Unmanned2" 9. If HEMS/helicopter resources are to be used the PILOT will ensure thatas far as possible all equipment is secured or stowed safely in a vehicle and all crew members are briefed to be vigilant for potential Foreign Object Damage and the effect ofdowndraught. 

### Maintenance Schedules 10. The following should be used as references for maintenance: a. THE BMFA Handbook, in particular pages 19 to 39.
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About Extended VLOS. 

### 1. Forsome kinds ofsurvey work to be effective and safe is it importantforthat extended VLOS is employed. For example with the Forestry Commission (FC) trees can extend to one hundred feet in height and rising ground, particularly on hillsides and mountainsides quickly negates any capacity to conduct a safe survey using the standard 500m/400ft rules. For much offorestry work, a height of 600ft to 1OOOft above the canopy is suitable and coverage can be conducted with fewerflights, increasing safety factors and where sloping ground is present, the height ofindividual legs may need to be increased to 1500ft. This height also allows the UAVto operate within better glide angles where there are generallyvery few emergency landing options. 2. QuestUAV operations abroad in Bulgaria, Finland and Chile have proven that extended VLOS is entirely possible and with can be conducted safely undersuitable conditions at up to 1.5 km range up to 2500ft altitude. (Altitude is in fact a benefitto visibility with a larger surface area and higher contrast background being visible to the PILOT.) The 100/200/300 series ofQuestUAV are visible to the naked eye at these distances provided that visual contact is maintained. At full range, ifeyes are taken off (eg looking at transmitter, other aircraft, or UAV passing through the sun), then it can take a few seconds to regain visibility. This limit can to be ameliorated though through training, discipline and crew co-operation. Furthermore whilst operations into BLOS is not allowable for sUAV opsin UK, the simple knowledge that thatthe QuestUAV has flown BLOS entirely successfully at 3km+ without getting lost, or crashing, orvaporising engenders a practical sense ofconfidence when the UAV "disappears" from the pilots sightfor a few moments after looking at something else. Ofcourse the UAV is always visible to the GCS commander on his GC screen. 3. For QuestUAV to conduct Extended VLOS Operations the following assumptions are made: a. QuestUAV/Nigel King holds a current CM permission to fly Extended VLOS to 1 OOOm range and 1500ftAltitude. b. The UAV can be recalled, diverted or reduced to a safe height at any time by the Pilot and that the PILOT has Manual, Assisted and Auto modes to aid him make an effective and swift recovery. The pilot is competent in flying at range and not reliant on aircraft perspective for orientation. c. The UAV can be recalled, diverted or reduced to a safe height at any time by the GCS Commander. 868Mkz Modules are installed (40km range) d. The ERP (Emergency Rally Point) is set such that when activated it will cause the UAVto descend rapidly but safely, without risk ofground impact, including any high ground on route. Ifthis is not possible then Alternate ERP's are created thattake route and height selection into account.
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e. The weather is suitable for Ext VLOS. 

### f. Minimum crew composition is that of PILOT, GCS Commanderand SPOTTER. g. At anytime at leastthe PILOT will be tracking the UAVvisually and the GCS Commanderwill be tracking the UAV by GCS screen. The SPOTTER may be watching the UAV, otheraircraft ordangers, orthe transmittertelemetry screen for voltage and temperature data. h. At all times during flight there will be a regular auditory stream ofsafety and critical flight information from the Computer, GCS Commanderand SPOTTER. i. All rules, advice, checks, guidelines etc previously written in this Operations Manual will still apply.

EXTVLOS OPERATIONS Planning 

### 4. Successful Ext VLOS requires good planning. This means prior knowledge of the site through visits, images, maps, Google Earth and local knowledge. Recent land based pictures will help and this may be available through the client. Take particular care oversun direction. A largerglide distance will need to be taken into account and this will be needed for differentwind directions. 5. Winds at heighttend to be stronger but less turbulent. This is beneficial, particularly overforested areas where turbulence can be particularly high. Increased wind strengths will generally require the "Creeping Line Ahead" style ofsurvey with the legs crosswind, but with caution on any legs that require a downwind turn. (eg start and finish). Downwind turns will take up more space than usual and therefore the Safety Circle will possibly need to be reviewed. Ifpossibly introduce into-wind turns at start and end offlight. Beware ending flights in a long downwind position that will require and extended flight upwind to the loiter. 6. Positioning and height ofthe ERP is crucial. This should be placed at a height and location that ensures a "Below 400ft" altitude and freedom from impactwith any topology. Remember that at anytime that the ERP is selected, the UAVwill descend to that height immediately and ifthere is high ground underthe UAV, it will fly into it unless the PILOT takes control. There is unlikely to be sufficient time forthe GCS Commanderto select an alternate waypoint ifthis is the case. Ifthis might be the case with high ground, then intermediate waypoints should be created on the way to the ERP with descending heights that still clear high ground safely. 7. Additional Spotters. Whilst the main crew requires all three spotters to be collocated, additional spotters may be involved if required to cover such things as difficult ground (dead ground orwater), confirmation ofsafe altitude (hilltop) and
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population clearance. Each spotter must be immediately contactable via radio or mobile (live call during flight). 8. Extra thought should be given to GPS coverage and reliability.

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### 9. The PILOT must be comfortable with flying at range. The abilitytojudge flightpath by UAV perspective no longer exists at500m, let alone 1000m. Topside and underside, left and right, can no longer be distinguished and orientation hasto come from flightpath information coupled with transmitter input. (eg ifthe UAV is moving right againstthe sky, movethe transmitterstick right until UAV movement stops
...the UAV is then flying towards you.) Simulatorexperience is invaluable in learning this. 10. It is easy to loose the UAV at range ifyou divert youreyes. Howeverdiscipline and training will help. Priorto looking awayfrom the UAV hold the transmitter up so thatthe UAV sits equidistant between the two aerialsthatwill be visible (one from each eye and out offocus). When you look back the UAVwill still be there. Alternately hold an extended arm up with your right index finger pointingjust below the UAV. When you look back the UAVshould still be there. (Left hand is always ready for mode change and throttle selection). GCS Commander 

### 11. Your primary role during flight is to keep the PILOT updated with flight information as follows: a. After launch: Heights, speeds, expected routing to first leg. b. En Route: Countdown to nextturn, height, speed, distancefrom track, any expected height changes, any unusual behaviour. Ifthe speed drops below 30kts raise yourvoice and read out everythree seconds. Also occasionally readoutthe numberofsatellites. c. Landing: Heights and speed. Ifthe speed drops below 30kts raise your voice and read out every three seconds. Spotter 

### 12. Your primary roles are as follows: a. Though the UAV may be launched by any memberofthe crew it is preferable thatthe SPOTTER conducts the launch. b. Lookout. This involves keeping an eye on the UAV, keeping an eye out (and listening out) for otherairtraffic and informing the crew accordingly. c. Managing any non flying related occurrences. Keeping an awareness on what is happening in and around the flying site. Public, sheep, horses etc. Operations Manual V3.2 July 2013 © QuestUAV Ltd 2013 28UAV

### d. Keeping the PILOT updated with the following information. (1) After each waypoint readout the battery voltage and temperature form the Transmitterscreen. Also readout the elapsed time from your stopwatch. (2) Priorto launch, if requested by the PILOT, readout each minute that passes in orderthatthe cameras can be kept "Live". (3) Afterthe final waypoint starting the stopwatch and reading out times until the two minute mark is reached. e. Operating the radios and making sure that the PILOT can transmit if required by handing a radio to him or holding it close to him. Same routine ifmobile phones are used forflight messaging (any call must be live before take off).

13. Any UAV used must have previously passed the full range check (1.5km) within 7 days ofthe mission, using the same transmitterthat is intended to be used forthe mission. 14. The Failsafe must be confirmed as Type 2, Double Bind 15. Telemetry must show battery voltage of 12.3volts or greateron startup. Weather 

### 16. Visibility must be greaterthan 5k and cloudbase a minimum of500ft above highest proposed flight altitude. No rain within 5km. Max windspeed 15mph. Beware of (orographic) clouds forming with short notice on rising ground.

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# Aircraft Manual 

# IQuestUAV Support

QUESTUAV MANUAL- P4 edition

unmanned a1rcraf! systems

V2.0 27th May 2014 

### DISCLAIMER QuestUAV Ltd accepts no responsibilityfordamage, accidents or incidents arising outofthe actions, negligentorotherwise, ofQuestUAV aircraft operators. This document is for guidance only and does not constitute an authority on the use oroperation ofa QuestUAV aircraft orsystem, orany othersUAV system. SUAV/SUSAISUAoperators are strongly recommended toseek professionaltraining, such as the BNUC certificatefrom EuroUSC. Membership ofthe BMFA is also recommended for pilots, even though the insurance offered bythe BMFA is likelyto be invalid ifundertaking anything otherthan recreational flying. 

### SAFETY QuestUAVAIRCRAFTARE NOT TOYS QuestUAVAIRCRAFT MUST ONLY BE OPERATED BYA COMPENTENT PERSON WITH RADIO CONTROL (RC) EXPERIENCEAND WITH REFERENCE TO THE LATEST MANUALS AND LATEST FLYING CHECKLISTS. OPERATING STAFF MUST HAVE RECEIVED MANUFACTURERS TRAININGANDA QUESTUAV SAFETY BRIEFASA MINIMUM BEFORE FLYING. THE PROPELLOR OF QuestUAVAIRCRAFT CAN AND WILL POWER UP INSTANTANEOUSLY UNDER CERTAIN CURCUMSTANCES,;:; THE PROPELLOR OF QuestUAVAIRCRAFT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF POWERED UP UNDER THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PROPELLOR IS POWERFUL ENOUGH TO INFLICT DEEP TISSUE INJURIES AND EVEN REMOVE FINGERS. QuestUAVaircraft use lithium polymer batteries that must only be used, and charged, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Note. This is a generic manual that covers all QuestUAV aircraft, interpretation will accordingly be needed to be made by the reader. Some QuestUAV may have single camera systems, double camera systems, no camera systems and single or multiple battery systems etc. This manual covers all variations. 

## UAVLAYOUT
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- This chapter provides a basic description ofthe aircraft and lists the parts and software normally included with the QuestUAVAircraft Series, as well as the additional equipmentyou will need to operate the aircraft. 

## Aboutthe QuestUAVAircraft Series The QuestUAVAircraft is a small unmanned airborne vehicle (sUAV) capable ofcarrying a payload in flight and flying (within its capability) a pre-programmed route that is created in its flight planning software (Plan). This payload will normally be a camera that is automaticallytriggered by the autopilot in a pre-planned method, that is setup by the person that creates the Plan. The QuestUAVAircraft can be flown in any one ofthree modes, as follows: Manual mode. Also known as remote control. In this mode the pilot has full control overthe sUAV. The autopilot has no effect whatsoever. The pilot also has a switch that will allowthe pilot to select other modes offlight, (i.e. Assisted and Automatic). Assisted mode. In assisted the autopilot provides a smoothed flightthat also prevents the pilot exceeding a set amount ofbank (roll) orpitch (elevation). The pilot has full control overthrottle. The effect ofgoing from Manual to Assisted is thatthe transmitterwill appearto have significantly reduced authority overthe sUAV. When the pilot removes theirfingers from theAileron Sticks with the throttle in mid position, they should observethe sUAV flying in a wings level orientation with a slight descent. When the throttle is reduced to zero (and fingers are removed from the Aileron Stick) the wings will still be stabilized around wings level, butthe sUAV should enter a descending glide. Automatic Mode. In automatic mode the sUAV should follow its programmed Plan without any intervention from the pilot (unless there are otherfactors preventing itsuch as excessive wind, safety features or incorrect datum position). The pilot should observe the sUAV navigating a route in the sky around the presetWaypoints ofthe Plan, until the Plan is complete and the sUAV starts orbiting the ERP. 

### QuestUAVAircraft specifications

• Wingspan 58 to 90 inches • Weight 2.5 Kgs to 6Kgs • MotorAxi 2820/10 Max42Amp • PropellerAPC 9 x 6 • Autopilot Skycircuits SC2 • Payload Standard Camera, Twin NDVI Camera, Multispectral camera, Video, Atmospheric Sensing Equipment.
• Operating Speed 12 m/s to 25m/s • Control 2.4 GHz Spektrum DSM 

### QuestUAVAircraft Parts and Software Thefollowing list is comprised ofthe parts and software included with all QuestUAVAircraft systems

• Central EPP Pod and Pod hatch. • A-Frame, complete with motor, autopilot and speed controller. • Left EPP Wing, servo and wingtip installed • Right EPP Wing, servo and wingtip installed
• Long Carbon Wingspar • Short Carbon Wingspar • 2 x propellers • Battery• Glassweave repairtape 

### Additional Equipment You will need the following additional equipmentforthe first QuestUAVAircraft system that you purchase. Once you have this additional equipmentyou are unlikelyto require purchasing it again ifyou buy a further QuestUAV system

• Transmitter • Launch Line • Operating Software (Toolkit, Flight, Plan) • Battery Charging Equipment 

### Ancillary Equipment Depending on whatyou intend to do with your sUAV, where you intend to operate it and what data you intend to capture with it, you will need to discuss with QuestUAV whatAncillary Equipment you are likelyto need foryour operation/mission. This may include:

• Cameras (visible or IR, with manual ortrigger conversions) • Camera Gimbal • Spare Batteries • Aircraft Locator • Windmeter • Recovery poles 

### Recommended Workshop Facilities It is essential that forthe safe storage, protection and maintenance ofyour equipment, you have the suitable workshop facilities. This should include separate spaces for clean and dirtywork to be undertaken, without contamination between the two. It should also include suitable tools for minor repairs and maintenance and camera management. It should also include safety measures forthe recharging of LiPo batteries and electrical supplies for the numerous other items that need recharging. 

### QuestUAVAircraft Familiarisation Flight Characteristics The principles offlightthat applyto full sized aircraft also applyto small unmanned aircraft like the QuestUAVAircraft, even though QuestUAVs are flying wings with no tail, no elevators and no recognizable nose.

• ROLLoccurs around the longitudinal axis (runs horizontallywingtip to wingtip), • PITCH occurs around the longitudinal axis (runs horizontally nose to motor) • YAW occurs around the vertical axis (runs vertically right through the trainer).

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The QuestUAVAircraft uses elevons (combined ailerons and elevators) to control pitch and roll. For simplicity or reference these are always referred to in QuestUAV documentation as Ailerons. This flying wing design is highly effective for UAVs and allows a robust construction to be achieved that suffers less damage during heavy landings than a conventional design. QuestUAVAircraft do not use rudders, allowing a tougher design. Design characteristics allow foryaw compensation when roll is present. 

### Construction The QuestUAVAircraft uses a specially formulated high density EPP forthe POD body and wings. This construction allows for a very tough design that can withstand impacts without damage that would completely destroy conventional aircraft. Known weak points are strengthened with glass weave tape that is adhered to the EPP. A QuestUAVAircraft should be able to withstand all normal belly landings with no damage to the aircraft. Ifdamage is present due to inadvertent impactwith such things as rocks, damage is easily repairable with supplied glassweave tape and contact glue. 

### Harness In orderto get a relatively heavy aircraft airborne without undercarriage or runway, QuestUAV have developed a simple bungee based launch, the QuestUAV Launch Line. The QuestUAVAircraft has a top harness and a bottom harness that allows considerable forces from the launch line to be transferred without stress through the body ofthe aircraft to the hand ofthe launcher. On release the launching forces acceleration ofthe aircraft gently, but swiftly to flying speed.Stake

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## Safety and Operational Guidelines Generally the term automatic does not mean that the QuestUAVAircraft flies completely automatically. As with any conventional model aircraft orfull size aircraft, great care and practice is required to ensure safe operations both in the air and on the ground. No auto-pilot is capable ofeliminating the dangers ofoperational errors and it is particularly importantthat novice fliers are nottempted to become careless, relying on the ease ofcontrol ofQuestUAV systems and end up in situations where they cannot regain control ifan operational ortechnical fault occurs. Technical instruments are liable to failure. So in the interests ofsafety, pilots should be suitably competent to operate a QuestUAV, having received QuestUAV Manufacturers training, local RC training, and simulatortraining. No pilot should ever rely exclusively on the autopilot or autonomy ofthe system for success. Pilots should satisfy all required safety measures at all times. QuestUAV strongly recommends that flight operations are conducted with at least two UAV skilled persons; a pilot and a Ground Control Commander/Spotter. QuestUAV systems (ground orflying equipment) are not designed for use in anything otherthan QuestUAV aircraft. Specifically, QuestUAV systems are notto be used for manned vehicles orfor military purposes. Infringement is strictly prohibited and breaches ofthis rule will be construed as a licence violation. QuestUAV are intended solely for use within the EU. Operations outside the EU will require written permission from QuestUAV Ltd. QuestUAV reserves the right to withhold such permissions without reason or notice. Specialised knowledge and expertise are required in orderto operate QuestUAV aircraft. Errors and negligence can result in accidents, which may cause serious personal injury, damage to property ortraffic accidents. Since QuestUAV Ltd is unable to ensure that you handle the product correctly and competently; we can do no more than expressly point outthese hazards. We deny liabilityfor any damage resulting from the use ofour products, from problems in the airframe orfrom failure ofthe signal transmission link, unless such denial contravenes statutory requirements. 

### BFMA(British Model Flying Association www.bmfa.org)- UK Only It is highly recommended that a new pilot becomes a member ofthe BFMA (British Model FlyingAssociation). The BMFAis a well-established organisation with a large number offlying clubs around the UK. Joining the association will no doubt progress a new pilot's development as a safe and competent flyer much quickerthan an operator working in isolation. The BMFA handbook also holds a vast amount of information on the safe and enjoyable operation of RC aircraft that is also applicable to sUAV operations. 

### RiskAssessments It is recommended that a QuestUAVAircraft be first operated at a carefully chosen flying site, preferably with the assistance and oversight of regular, experienced RC flyers. Before anyflight it is an essential requirement that the 48- hour and 1 hour RiskAssessment in the QuestUAV Flying Checklists are carried out. These checks are not exhaustive however and other aspects ofsafety may be required to be taken into consideration. 

## Assembly Safety QuestUAVAircraft should only be assembled by an operatorthat has received full QuestUAV Manufacturerstrkining. QuestUAV Manufacturers training, is a requirement priorto the assembly ofa QuestUAVAircraft, otherwise mistakes could be made bythe assemblerthat invalidates the equipment warranty.

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### 3. Nowtake the A-Frame, and slot it into place with the Pod, ensuring that it is fitted correctly and the Velcro is holding it in place. Feed the port and starboard wiring through the oval cut-out on the side plates. 

### 4. Carefully slide the sparthat is attached to the wing through the correct side ofthe pod (Ifthe pod is fitted with a parachute, you MUST ensure that the harness is correctly secured) 

### 5. Now slide the starboard wing onto the spar until it aligns 

### 8. correctly to fit the camlock. 6. Fit the second camlock in position. Ensure both camlocks are fitted correctly and the wings are held securely to the body ofthe aircraft. 

### 7. Connectthe wiring between the A-frame, the screamer and the port wing. (ensuring that they are connected correctly, black wire to black wire and/or black wire to brown wire) 

### 8. Connect the wiring between theA-Frame and the Starboard wing. This wing also contains the Transmitter receiver, ensure that this is connected to the second lead from the A-Frame. 

### 9. Connect the power cable from the battery bay to the colour coded connectors from the ESC 10. Now connect the required leads from the A-frame. i.e "trig" or "gim" to the trigger and gimbal in the camera bay, and "Aux 3" to the parachute door. 

## Flying - Preparation for Flight and Checklists Safety QuestUAV Manufacturers training, or competent training from a person who has received QuestUAV Manufacturers training, is a requirement prior to the preparation forflight ofa QuestUAVAircraft, otherwise mistakes could be made bythe assemblerthat prejudices Flight Safety and/or invalidates the equipment warranty. 

### Battery Charging The standard design ofthe QuestUAVAircraft is to fly with two 3s lipo 5000 MAH batteries, weighing 980g installed in the nose ofthe sUAV (different QuestUAV models and designs might have a different layout) Standard safety and charging procedures should be followed to ensure the batteries are fully charged before flight. QuestUAV provide a charging system for this purpose. The battery charger should be charged to 5000 mAh and 5.0 Amps. 1. To do this using the Quest Charger System:' 2. Press the green ENTER (start/stop) button once so C=XXXXX is flashing 3. Use the DEC and INC buttons to change the numberto 5000 mAh 4. Press the green ENTER (start/stop) button twice so LiPo charge is set to 5.0A 5. With the battery connected
a. Yellow XT60 to Yellow XT60 b. White adapterto white adapter 6. Press and hold the ENTER (start/stop) button until the battery begins to charge 

### Preparing the Computer First seeARTICLE 2- PREPARATION OFA NEW COMPUTER andARTICLE 3- SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE UPDATES below. With the computer switched on; 1. Connect the Ground Control System (GCS) aerial using a standard USB 2.0 Device cable (printer cable) 2. Open up PLAN, load your desired flight plan and upload to theAircraft 3. Open FLIGHT and waitforthe Map to load on the right. 4. With flight open, check all buttons on the bottom are Green. 5. Proceed with flight checklists. 

### Preparation for Flight The following page starts with an extractfrom the V26 ofthe QuestUAV Flying Checklists, regarding the Pre Take Off Checklist for QuestUAV aircraft. This inclusion gives expanded notes on the Flying Checklists. For actual flying it is importantto download the latest Flying Checklists and not use these notes. The Flying Checklists will be the most recent version. Notes (in italics) are provided to give background detail to the checklists 

### PRETAKE OFF CHECKLIST- QuestUAVAircraft These checks are about preparing the UAVfortake offand flight NOTE- Ifa PLAN is uploaded at any stage the autopilotwill be reset, so the START-UP Check must be completed. Move to Take off LocationUAV Secure on cradle, into wind. Prop attached and secure

These checks ensure that the sUAVis notlying on the ground where the camera can be affected, is in 

### a safe place andthe orientation into windis 

### a reference pointforfurthersite layoutandflight orientation. UAVWalkround Make a slow, visual inspection ofthe whole ofthe UAV externally and internally, checking that everything looks OK. Make sure that the ailerons and control runs are good. Wind In limits. Don'tfly if it isn't. StrengthiDir/Take Off
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Sun direction In the Flying Checklists there is 

### a table ofsuggested windlimits forpilots to follow. At least 1 hourto duskSufficientfor imaging (400 lumens+) This 1hourlimitallows sufficient time for

### a search/recoveryifthe sUAVlands in an unplanned location. Noted in relation to flight plan The sun can make spotting the sUAVdifficult. The strength andorientation ofthe sun in relation to the sUAVflightpath needs to be known before takeoff. Launch Line Deployed correctly into wind and stakes well secured, See images under Laying out the QuestUAVLaunch Line in Chapter 5 Onsite Neatly laid out, Sm from rear oflaunch line equipment GCSAerial Connected to computer. At good height for reception. TX (Transmitter) Rubber band on Switches back/up. Mode to MANUAL Switch On Confirm Correct model selectedUAV

Aileron Control Check Rubber band overthrottle

Prop pointing awayfrom operator Connect battery Confirm Correct Motor Sounds Telemetry showing 12.2volts Waitfor GPS Lock (Steady Green) Telemetry showing good batteryvoltage (over 12v). Good speed controllertemperature (18°C).

With Tx in Manual and facing front of UAV TxAileron Stick to right, LeftAileron drops and right aileron rises TxAileron Stick to bottom, Both ailerons rise.ComputerPLAN

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Parachute (if fitted) It is advisable to write "left" and "right" or "Port" and "Starboard" on the wingtips to make identification easier during these checks. The orientation is as ifyou were a pilot sitting in the aircraft.

Load PLAN Load desired waypoint file Assess suitability ofcurrent route Rotate route into wind Confirm ERP close to Datum and desired height Confirm not outside of Red Circle Upload to UAV Confirm route has been uploaded Check "Info" data is correct Close PLAN NOTE- Ifa PLAN is uploaded at any stage then a START-UP Check must be completed, otherwise the UAV will severely "porpoise" in pitch in flight. Lens cover removed Lens clean Battery charged. Fresh SO Card Shutter priority mode (set at 1\800) ISO 400 (or as required) Auto-shutdown as required Autofocus (unless manual required) Secured in cradle with tape orVelcro straps (as required) Sufficient movementfrom blue gel Camera on (and not in playback mode) Lens extended ifzoom lens fitted. Ensure correctly packed Ensure parachute harness leads fit closely to the fuselage Ensure metal clasp is on top ofparachute as weight, to assist deploying drogue quickly Close parachute door making the package as snug fitting to UAV body as possible RotateAux 3 dial on Tx to hold door in place Camera Trapdoor RotateAux 3 dial on Tx and confirm that the camera trapdoorworks correctly. Reposition in an (iffitted) open position unless flight is without a camera.ComputerFLIGHT Open, correct frequency selected. Confirm all buttons are green (except for STAR) and correct map/plan is displayed.START-UP Check

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ComputerFlight Tx from Manual to Assisted Move UAV in Pitch axis- when rear of UAV is raised, both ailerons rise. Move UAV in roll axis- when right wing is dropped right wing aileron drops. (note that the right wing will be held in the left hand). Confirm camera triggers correctly While in "Startup mode" press and hold the red safety button on Tx, and confirm that the ailerons wiggle, and "Safety Mode Waiting" is audible from Flight software.Tx to Manual mode Confirm logging (red lightflashing) and SO card pushed in (ifthe logger is not flashing see the troubleshooting guide atthe end ofthe pre-flight checks document) Start-up Check Complete. WARNING- PROPELLOR WILL POWER UP IF IT IS FITTED- WARN ALL CREW Confirm that the propeller is right way round (match the black dots) Prepare to expect the following behaviour Motor Powers up Ailerons Rise The propeller should be pushing air backwards (not forwards) Now Switch the Tx Mode from Manual to Auto and check correct behaviour above. Tx Mode from Auto to Manual Remove rubber band on throttle. On TX, position RH control right and down, such that ailerons deflect to an offset position. Atthe same time startthe motor at low rpm. Now switch the TX OFF. The motorshould stop but the ailerons should stay deflected.{Type 2 Failsafe) Ifthis is NOTthe case then you have the wrong failsafe type set. Replace rubber band on throttle. Switch TX back on. On Tx click roller button to get to Function Menu. Scroll to "Range Test". Remove rubber band on throttle Put throttle at lowest setting for propeller rotation. Briefa member ofcrew to stay at UAV and give hand signals regarding throttle Walk at least 30 paces away from UAV Ensure Tx aerial is pointing to the sky and you are facing UAV Press trainer button to reduce power (black button on Tx) Confirm that "Reduced Power" is shown on the TX Ensure that motor does NOT cut out (do not fly ifit does) Place your hand overthe aerial and the motor SHOULD cut out With check complete reduce throttle to zero. Place rubber band on throttle. Returning TX function menu to normal. HEIGHT- Check indicated height is ±1Oft HEADING - Check indicated heading is ±20 degrees of UAV actual heading SPEED
- Confirm reading is ±1Okts, taking into account wind strength. Place finger over end ofpitot tube and press gently, confirm reading increases (see diagram below) VIBRATION -with the propellerfirmly attached select 50% throttle and watch the artificial horizon and UAV indicatorfor signs ofvibration. For more than a 20 degree change with either the artificial horizon or change in direction of UAV indicator, solve the issue before flying.ERP Check Confirm that the ERP is NOT blue (ifthe ERP is blue, disconnectflight battery, reconnect, redo Startup check and continue with the next checks) Hatch Closed & secured with Velcro Harness Confirm nottrapped so as to not intrude on images

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Harness Hook up and tension. Confirm still into wind. Tx Rubber Band Offthrottle Dual Rates As required (normally position 0)Pre Launch Awareness check Take a few seconds ofsilence. 360 degree check. Go/No Go Decision

Tx Safety Brief Brief- Instructthat on take-off ifAuto-launch is desired MODE must move swiftly from MANUAL to AUTO without any pause in ASSISTED Awareness check Take a few seconds ofsilence360 degree check Final GO/NO GO decision


## Operating QuestUAV Aircraft Laying out the QuestUAV Launch Line Ensure that there is a take-offand landing area ofa suitable size, surface and clearance from obstacles around the peripheryto safely operate a QuestUAV. In normal conditions this will require a field ofapproximately400m by 200m, unbounded by high trees or obstacles, with the greater distance representing the space required fortake-offand landing. The orientation ofthis area will depend on wind direction. Lay outthe Launch Line, staking the first loop ofthe thinner cord in approximatelythe middle ofthe operating area. Unravel the bungee downwind and stake the opposite end ofthe Launch Line into the ground ensuring that there is a little tension on the line. A suitable amount oftension is attained by having the line slack and at its resting position, and then tensioning the line by moving two metres into wind before placing the second stake. Ensure that the stakes will not accidently come out ofthe ground when the Launch Line is under tension.



# • Where possible use a sand stake (or similar wide based object) to stake out the into wind end ofthe Launch Line

. In the event of a Launch Line inadvertently coming free undertension a sand stake will be less ofa hazard than a screwdriver. Once the UAV is connected to the Launch Line do NOT attemptto touch any part of it. Ifthe line inadvertently releases the rapid deployment ofthe Launch Line can cause serious cuts and burns. 

### Hook Up and Release (Assisted) The pilot should position nearthe downwind end ofthe QuestUAV Launch Line, such that the sUAV will be visible throughout the launch. The assistant should, With the left hand pick up the aircraft and suspend the UAV from the lower ring using the right hand. Walk to the line and step overthe line, just behind the launch line hook. Suspend the sAUV in the right hand from the sUAV harness ringand release the left hand. With the left hand liftthe bungee hook, pull back the hook by 1m to allow slack in the rear line and tension in the Launch Line, then attach the lower ring to the hook and enclose both in the left hand and release the right hand. Nowwith the right hand grasp the uppersUAV harness loop and transfertension onto this upper harness loop by gently releasing the left hand. The hook and ring will now remain attached. The assistant should now walk backwards, increasing the tension on the line until the pilot is happywith the position. The pilot should pause fora momentto conduct a brief risk assessment and ensure that conditions are rightto launch, and complete the last pre take offchecks. The pilot should call "Launch" and the assistant should release the harness with an upwards movement. The aircraft will departand accelerate in a gently upward climb. In approximately 1 second after release the hookwill release and spring back to the ground. The subject offlying will be covered in your QuestUAV Flying Training sessions. 

## Hook up and Release (solo)- Not recommended for new users The pilot should position the transmitter on the ground approximatelythree metres downwind ofthe hook. In an orientation that will be easyforthe pilot to pick up with one hand. With the left hand pick up the aircraft and suspend the UAVfrom the lower ring using the right hand. Walk to the line and step overthe line, just behind the launch line hook. With the left hand liftthe Launch Line hook, pull back the hook by 1m to allow slack in the rear line, attach the lower ring to the hook and enclose both in the left hand with the right hand grasp the upper UAV harness loop and transfertension ontothis upper harness loop by gently releasing the left hand. The hook and ring will now remain attached. Step backto the position ofthe transmitter and using eitherthe right ofthe left hand, taking care notto knock the motorcontrol, pickthe transmitter up and putthe loop attached to the transmitter overthe head. Continue to step backwards until sufficienttension is achieved. Pause for a momentto conduct a brief risk assessment and ensure that conditions are rightto launch. Checkthatthe autopilot switch is in the correct position, that no switches have been accidentally moved and move the right hand stick to ensure thatthe ailerons move. The pilot should call "Launch" and release the upper harness loop with a gentle upward movement. The aircraft will depart and accelerate in a gently upward climb. In approximately 1 second after release the hookwill release and spring back to the ground.



## Flight Planning and Templates Using TemplatesWhen you first load up Plan, you will be asked to start a new plan or load an existing one. Ifyou selectto create a neVI plan, you will be required to select a template:



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## Further reading: Article 1- QuestUAV Simulator installation and operation instructions. Article 2 - Preparation ofa new computer. Article 3 - Software and Firmware upgrades. Article 4- Setting up the buddy/trainer system. Article 5- Bind and Failsafe Process. Article 6 - Range test (Low powertest) Article 7- Trim adjustments (following wing, CG changes orsignificant repairs)

# . Article 8- Throttle Remapping. Article 9- Import aerial imagery to Plan. Article 10- SC FlightTroubleshooting. Article 11 - SD Logger. Article 12 - SonyA6000 Setup. Article 14- Panasonic LX? (Twin Camera) setup. Article 15 - Gimbals. Article 16 - Setting up Return To Home Switch function. Article 17 - Capturing Servos. Article 18 - High Temperature operations.

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# FLYING CHECKLISTS Issue V29 June 2015


### This checklist is for P4 only

©Copyright QuestUAV Ltd 2015

### DISCLAIMER QuestUAV Ltd accepts no responsibilityfordamage, accidents or incidents arising outofthe actions, negligentorotherwise, ofQuestUAV aircraft operators. This document isfor guidance only and does notconstitute an authority on the use oroperation ofa QuestUAV aircraftorsystem, oranyothersUAV system. Expressly, QuestUAV Ltd does notaccept responsibilityfor inclusion ofwrong checks, exclusion ofchecks or incorrectsequencing of checks. SUAV/SUSAISUA operators are strongly recommended to seek professional training, such as the BNUC certificate from EuroUSC. Membership ofthe BMFA is also recommended for pilots, even though the insurance offered bythe BMFA is likelyto be invalid ifundertaking anything otherthan recreational flying. SAFETY QuestUAV AIRCRAFT ARE NOT TOYS QuestUAV AIRCRAFT MUST ONLY BE OPERATED BY A COMPENTENT PERSON WITH RADIO CONTROL (RC) EXPERIENCE AND WITH REFERENCE TO THE LATEST MANUALS AND LATEST FLYING CHECKLISTS. OPERATING STAFF MUST HAVE RECEIVED MANUFACTURERS TRAINING AND A QUESTUAV SAFETY BRIEF AS A MINIMUM BEFORE FLYING. THE PROPELLOR OF QuestUAV AIRCRAFT CAN AND WILL POWER UP INSTANTANEOUSLY UNDER CERTAIN CURCUMSTANCES THE PROPELLOR OF QuestUAV AIRCRAFT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF POWERED UP UNDER THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PROPELLOR IS POWERFUL ENOUGH TO INFLICT DEEP TISSUE INJURIES AND EVEN REMOVE FINGERS. QuestUAV AIRCRAFT USE LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES THAT MUST ONLY BE USED, AND CHARGED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. ©Copyright QuestUAV Ltd 2012 No partofthis documentmay be copied or reprinted in anyformatwithoutthe express permission ofQuestUAV Ltd. Issue v29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 2

### V26 Edits and Additions (14th January 2015) Addition of P4 checks

- Arming function V27 Edits and Additions (12th May 2015) Updates and simplifying
V28 Edits and Additions (26 May 2015) Improved Startup Checks Modificationsto "Important Notes" (page 5) Inclusion of Disclaimerat page 2 Addition of Launch Line Calibration Checks V29 Edits and Additions (10 June 2015) Updatesto Pre Take OffChecks

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### Contents DISCLAIMER

..............................................................................................................................2 Glossary ofTerms

......................................................................................................................5 IMPORTANT NOTES

.................................................................................................................6 UK LEGAL FRAMEWORK

.........................................................................................................9 UAV PARTS

.............................................................................................................................10 48hr RISKASSESSMENT

........................................................................................................13 UAV BASE CHECKS

...............................................................................................................14 WEATHER LIMITS

...................................................................................................................15 FLIGHT REPORT FORM

.........................................................................................................16 FLIGHT BRIEF

.........................................................................................................................17 CAMERA PREPARATION CHECKS

........................................................................................18 PARACHUTE PREPARATION CHECKS

.................................................................................19 LAUNCHLINE LAYOUTAND CALlBRA TION

..........................................................................19 1 HrSITE SAFETYASSESSMENT

.........................................................................................20 PRE FLIGHT CHECKS

.............................................................................................................21 ON ROUTE CHECKS

...............................................................................................................26 PRE LANDING CHECKLIST (conducted after last imaging leg)

..............................................26 POST FLIGHT CHECKLIST

.....................................................................................................26 RETURN TO BASE CHECKS

..................................................................................................27 FLIGHT DEBRIEF

....................................................................................................................27 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

.................................................................................................28 FAILSAFE BEHAVIOUR

...........................................................................................................33 EXTENDED VLOS CHECKS

....................................................................................................33 DISCLAIMER

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### GlossaryofTerms ANO CAP ERP ESC LIPO MAH Rx Tx VLOS Air navigation Order (UK) Civil Air Publication (UK) Emergency Rally Point Electronic Speed Controller lithium Polymer Battery Milliamp Hours- measure ofelectrical energy Receiver (2.4 Ghz) Transmitter (2.4 Ghz Dx8/Dx9 Spektrum) Visual Line ofSight

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### IMPORTANT NOTES
P4 Operations:
Return to Home Button Active in MANUAL Mode Inadvertent Powerup Possible Once STARTUP checks are completed, pressing the Return to Home (Safety) red button on the transmitterwill cause the UAV motorto power up and attemptto fly to the ERP. Ifpressed by accident on the ground, a full power up will occur. On all new machines, QuestUAV is providing a plastic key thatwill preventthis button being depressed. This key is available on request to current users. Extra checks are included in this bookletto accommodatethese changes. 

### AUTOLAUNCH: Inadvertent Powerup Possible It has come to our notice that IF an autolaunch is being used IF the UAV is Armed IF the transmitter is in AUTO mode IF the Launchline is under significant tension (Skg and above) IF the UAV becomes suddenly released from the Launchline (ie launchline trapped) Then the Autopilot might detect a 1.7G acceleration and activate full powerto the motor, (ie expecting to take off). Pilot reaction ifthis happens is either 

### A. Switch the transmitterto Manual (throttle should already be at zero) B. Or C. Throw the UAVaway forwards and step backwards, then switch modeto MANUAL and throttle to zero. 

### Be Throttle Aware- Avoid Fire (Jeti Opto-Pro Speed Controllers Only) Under certain circumstances the Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) can overheat to such an extentthat it can burst into flames on the ground. This will damagethe UAV. This is invariably caused through failure to observe correct procedures. This invalidates the warranty as a result. To prevent this: After landing ensure that the Throttle is set to Zero, with rubber band placed on the throttle and the Mode is switched to Manual. After inadvertent landings, crashes, dead landings etc, also make surethat the Throttle is immediately putto Zero after landing and the Mode is changed to Manual. Ensure all pre-flight checks are done correctly. This will ensurethat any motorfaults are displayed BEFORE take-off.

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### The transmitter (Tx) givestemperature warnings when the ESC overheats. Learn whatthey are so thatwhen overheating happens you will know what to do. 

### Ensure the Wings Wont Separate during Pre Take OffChecks There are checksto do on the wings (lateral and rotational) priorto take offfor Q-Pod aircraft. Failure to dothese correctly can result in serious damage to the UAV. 

### In Manual MODE, A UAVStall Can Be Forced to Occur Ifthe UAV is in ASSISTED and the throttle is reduced to 0% the UAVwill naturally sink without stalling. However in MANUAL ifthe airspeed is allowed to drop below safe speed, a stall will occurthatwill most likely result in a crash. 

### When the aircraftgoes out ofTX range in Auto (approx 1km) you will not be able to recover it in Assisted or Manual. You will not notice the transmitter going out of range. You will not be able to recoverthe UAV using the transmitter ifthings go wrong beyond this distance. The laptop telemetry may still work depending on signal strength, allowing diversionsto occur, butthis is not guaranteed. A Safety Circle will help prevent some kinds offlyaways. Rememberthat in UKyou should not beflying atthese ranges anyway without specific permission. SOOm is normally your maximum allowable range.


### P1 Operations and RC11/RC14 Operations
In Assisted Mode (Attitude Mode} an Over Speed is Possible Whilst under pilot control modes (Assisted, Attitude or Manual) it is possible to accelerate the UAVto high speedsthat will cause severe airframe damage. The cruise speed is approx 35kts: the UAVdamagezone speed is considerably higher at above 70kts. Howeverdue to the efficient nature ofthe airframe this speed can be achieved with full throttle or in a dive. Caution needsto be exerted to preventthis. Crews are trained that the Laptop Commander should read out airspeeds and heights when in Assisted (attitude) or Manual modes. In Auto modethere is automatic speed protection and this risk does not exist. 

### Be Throttle Aware- Avoid Fire Undercertain circumstances the Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) can overheatto such an extentthat is bursts into flames on the ground and can damage the UAV. This is invariably caused through failure to observe correct procedures. This invalidates the warranty as a result. To prevent this: After landing ensure that the Throttle is set to Zero, with rubber band placed on the throttle and the Mode is switched to Manual.

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### After inadvertent landings, crashes, dead landings etc, also make sure that the Throttle is immediately put to Zero after landing and the Mode is changed to Manual. Ensure all pre-flight checks are done correctly. This will ensurethat any motorfaults are displayed BEFORE take-off. The transmitter (Tx) gives temperaturewarnings when the ESC overheats. Learn what they are so thatwhen overheating happens you will knowwhat to do. Ensure the Wings WontSeparate during Pre Take OffChecks There are checks to do on the wings (lateral and rotational) priorto take offfor Q-Pod aircraft. Failure to dothese correctly can result in serious damageto the UAV. In Manual MODE. A UAV Stall Can Be Forced to Occur Ifthe UAV is in ASSISTED and the throttle is reduced to 0% the UAVwill naturally sink without stalling. However in MANUAL ifthe airspeed is allowed to drop below safe speed, a stall will occurthatwill most likely result in a crash. In Auto A UAV Stall Can Happen Ifthe batteries have become exhausted the UAVwill attemptto maintain height, reducing airspeed below a safe minimum, and resulting in a stall. This is preventable through the use of the "Minimum Voltage" setup in the GCS program.
When the aircraftgoes outofTX range in Auto (approx 1km) you wont be able to recover it in Assisted or Manual. You wont noticethe transmitter going out of range. You wont be ableto recoverthe sUAV using the transmitter ifthings go wrong beyond this distance. The laptop telemetry may still work depending on signal strength, allowing diversions to occur, but this is not guaranteed. A Safety Circle will help prevent some kinds offlyaways. Rememberthat in UKyou should not beflying atthese ranges anyway without specific permission. 500m is normally your maximum allowable range.

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### UK LEGAL FRAMEWORK Operating a QuestUAV Aircraft in UK: Relevant Legislation Categories ofQuestUAV Aircraft: Quest 100- Model aircraft (provided not flying a camera). Follow BMFA Guidelines and read the BMFA Handbook. CAP 658 Article 74 and 98 apply. Quest 100- SUSA- ifflying a camera (small unmanned surveillance aircraft). CAP 393 article 167 applies. Quest 200/300- Sub 7kg sUA I SUSA. CAP 393 rules 166 and 167 apply. CAP 722 applies. Extracts from Publications thatthese Categories apply to: CAP 658 (Model Aircraft: A guide to Safe Flying) Article 74 "A person shall not recklessly or negligently cause or permit an aircraft to endanger any person or property." All model flying activity is controlled by this article ofthe ANO and it is important that the operatorofany model aircraft should bearthis in mind at all times. Article 98 A person shall not cause or permit any article or animal (whether or not attached to a parachute) to be dropped from a small aircraft so as to endanger persons or property. CAP 393 (The Air Navigation Order) Article 166 Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) (1) The person in charge of a small-unmanned aircraft may only fly the aircraft if reasonably satisfied that the flight can safely be made. (2) The person in charge ofa small-unmanned aircraft must maintain direct, unaided visual contact with the aircraft sufficient to monitor its flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vehicles, vessels and structures for the purpose ofavoiding collisions. (3) The person in charge ofa small unmanned aircraft must notfly the aircraft forthe purposes of aerial work except in accordance with a permission granted by the CAA. Article 167 Small unmanned surveillance aircraft (SUSA) (1) The person in charge ofa small-unmanned surveillance aircraft must not fly the aircraft in any of the circumstances described in paragraph (2) except in accordance with a permission issued by the CAA. (2) The circumstances referred to in paragraph (1) are: (a) over orwithin 150 metres of any congested area; (b) over orwithin 150 metres ofan organised open-air assembly of more than 1,000 persons; (c) within 50 metres ofany vessel, vehicle or structure which is not underthe control ofthe person in charge ofthe aircraft; or (d) subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), within 50 metres ofany person. (3) Subject to paragraph (4), during take-off or landing, a small-unmanned surveillance aircraft must not be flown within 30 metres ofany person. (4) Paragraphs (2)(d) and (3) do not apply to the person in charge ofthe small unmanned surveillance aircraft ora person underthe control ofthe person in charge ofthe aircraft. (5) In this article 'a small unmanned surveillance aircraft' means a small-unmanned aircraftthat is equipped to undertake any form ofsurveillance ordata acquisition. CAP 722 and CAP 658 are essential reading forthe safe operation ofa QuestUAV aircraft. Issuev29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 9

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### DESK STUDY CHECKLIST The preparations for a new operations orsurvey, commercial orotherwise, should begin weeks before any flights. Usethe following checklist to assist coverfactors that might have an influence on the operation. Specification What is required ofthejob: Location, coveraoe, resolution, altitude, RAW/JPG. Legal Research or commerce: Ensure clarification. CAP 722 & ANO, insurance valid, crew valid. Equipment UAV(s), cameras, sensors, ground equipment required. Serviceability ofequipment including charqe state ofall batteries. Airspace No conflictwith civil or military airspace. In UK check www.notaminfo.com/ukmap for prohibited sites, restricted sites, airspace notifications and any conflicts. Gain contact details of Military/Civil aerodromes within 20 miles. Notam or notice required? Ifso, contact Low Level Traffic Cell on 0800 515544 For contact details ofall UK airports visit http://goo.gl/jMpPk, click on your required airport, click on 'XXX Aerodrome- Textual Data' and find the relevant contact details. For any heliports visit http://goo.gi/XDpVU It may be advantageous to ask your local airportabout any minor operating sites, gliding, microlights or parachute airfields. Within the Flying Checklist folder on dropbox are two maps ofthe UKwith airfields locations, these do not show all airfields and should be used as reference. Landowner Contact. Discuss operations and note requests/limits. Desk Study Using preferred aerial imagery (Google Earth, Bing etc.) 5 miles radius check- dangers, habitation, airspace, contours. Flight area check, launch/land fordifferentwinds to maintain minimum sep criteria (inc 30m "bubble" around aircraft). Flight area - dangers, turbulence, trees, water, livestock, buildings, roads, fences etc. Weather What impactwill weather have on the task and its success? Whatweather is essential ordesirable? Crew Establish likely crew required, experience, availability and currenc;y. Authorisation Whowill authorise? Discuss requirements with this person. Whowill to decide the Go/No Go?

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### 48hr RISKASSESSMENT This is a medium range assessmentthat is to be conducted during the planning stage and priorto deployment, to monitor risks and changes to risks. It should ideally be conducted by a visit to the site. Weather Forecast: Wind directions, wind strengths and implications on waypoint planning and battery life. Drift following control orengine loss. Direction ofstrong sunlight. Time Timeto complete RiskAssessment. Time to clearsite. Hours ofdaylight. Equipment Reds & Greens. Serviceability and charge state ofall batteries. Newequipment unflown/untested. Interference Other UAVoperators using equipment on 2.4Ghz or5.8Ghz that could cause interference and/orfailure to link UAVand laptop. Public & Accesses, footpaths, roads, buildings. Property & Min separation criteria. Local Laws Possible change to populations (schools outetc} Land Permission (local farmers/landowners} Local by-laws. Possible Police notification. Airspace & Checkwww.notaminfo.com/ukmapforany changes since desk study. Notams Contact Military/Civil aerodromeswithin 20 mile. Issue Notam I Notification to Low Level Traffic Cell on 0800 515544 Orientation Take offand landing directions fordifferentwinds. Routes should easily meet minimum separation criteria (30m "bubble" around aircraf!}_. Flight Estimate ofsite size, shape, slope surrounds, surface. Buildings, masts, trees, Hazards topography. Assess hazards on take offand landing for differentwinds. Assess where potential wind shear orturbulence mightoccur. UAV Establish where obstructions might reduce UAVvisibility, especially during the Visibility landing sequence. Alternate Establish East/West and North/South oriented landings sites that ensure Landing separation criteria will notcompromised. Sites need to be within close Visual Line Sites OfSight (VLOS). Site Plan Map printed and noteswritten. Checklists Confirm the latest Flying Checklists are being used. Confirm whether Firmware and needs to be updated or not. (Referto latest QuestUAV Newsletter}. Firmware Flight Safety Isthe mission priority of"Flight Safety First" clearly understood? Ifnotthis must be researched. Read the QuestUAV Forums under"Flight Safety" for more information.

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### UAV BASE CHECKS These are the checks to ensure thatthe UAV is correctly prepared forflight. They are normally done afterthe 48hr Risk Assessment unless deploymentto the site happens 2 or more days before the flights are planned to take place. DOING PROPER UAV BASE CHECKS IS INVARIABLY CRUCIAL TO THE SUCCESS OFA MISSION. MANY CUSTOMERS FAIL TO REALISE THIS AND ARRIVE FOR A MISSION UNPREPARED, WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TOOLS OR SPARES, NOT HAVING TESTED CAMERA OR GIMBAL OPERATIONS AND/OR NOT HAVING TESTED FLIGHT PLANS. THE RESULT IS ALWAYS DISAPPOINTMENTAND UNNECESARY RISK-TAKING. Propeller Manufacturers Bulletins Flying Checklists Batteries Charged

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... Go through the checklisttitled "PRETAKE OFF CHECKLIST Do the relevant checks (marked by a 8) to confirm the UAVwill perform correctly when taken to the field. Fully populated with ALL the equipmentyou will need foryour mission. Pack all equipmentfrom the shadow board into rucksack/rugged box etc. Checkthat the shadow board is emotv before departure.

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### WEATHER LIMITS Visibility Wind Cloudbase Weather *Novice- 5k 5 mph I gusts 7 2500 ft No precip within Trimming Flight mph 10k ** *Novice- 5k 9 mph/ gusts 12 2500 ft No precip within Regular Flight mph 10k * Experienced
- Trimming flight** Experienced 3k 14 mph/ gusts 18 Max 50% No Precip within 5k mph coverage at 1000 ft Experienced 2k 17 mph Igusts 22 No Precip within 2k Licensed or50% UAV vis at 500m Experience 1k 9 mph/ gusts 12 500ft No Precip within Licensed Low or50% UAV mph 1K Visibility vis at 500m Experienced 5k 20 mph Igusts 25 1500ft No Precip within Licensed High 5K into wind Wind * Minimum of Pilot and UA Commander **Trimming flight following majorchange, repair or uncertainty in correct UAVtrims required fortake off.

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### FLIGHT BRIEF This documentwill help collate the information for a pre-departure brief, also known as a pre-flight brief. 

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### CAMERA PREPARATION CHECKS 

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### 0 Light Density noted. Value Type ofcloud cover Lens cover removed Lens Clean Battery charged. Fresh SD Card Image number noted here Secured in cradle with tape orVelcro straps (as required) Sufficient movementfrom blue gel Camera On (and not in playback mode) Lens extended ifzoom lensfitted Store the camera I gimbal setup safely, ready for introduction into the UAV during pre-flight checks

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### 0 Parachute Ensure parachute correctly packed and checked by another person if possible. Use QuestUAV video information in the Support website for detailed instructions. Turn the UAV over and ensure that the battery bay floor is fitted correctly and not displaced from a previous landing. Ensure that the parachute pack is not stuck too tightly inside the bay, preventing easy ejection Ensure that the brown bag flap is loose and nottied underthe black elastics Ensure that the cord between drogue and brown bag exits underthe flap of the brown bag, at the corner nearest to the rear ofthe UAV and then routes underneath the bag finally exiting at the front centre ofthe parachute bay Confirm drogue not inside-out (label should be inside drogue, not outside) Ensure metal clasp is on top of parachute/drogue to ensure thatthis clasp will be the first objectto drop out ofthe bay. Parachute door closed and camera trapdoor opened Switch the UAV on and check action ofAux 3 dial on TX to confirm trapdoor and parachute will open correctly. Ensure parachute harness leads fit closely to the fuselage and will not trap on the servo arm or any part ofthe fuselage Confirm that the rear harness is not caught underthe pitot tube



### LAUNCHLINE LAYOUT AND CALIBRATION This procedurewill providethe most efficient layoutforthe launchline, ensuring thatthe right amount of pull is employed with the minimum amount ofspare lineto become entrapped. This procedure only needsto be used occasionally, with a new line, or ifthe ambienttemperature is significantly higher or lowerthan originally calibrated to. Once calibrated the line can be tensioned to its full length and the operatorwill knowthat there is approx 13 kg of pull. 1. Stake rear launchline into ground using the end yellow loop and stake. 2. Layout launchline into wind as demonstrated during training. 3. Stake bungee loop into ground, without any tension on line. 4. Connect scalesto hookup and walk back until 13kg is showing. 5. Notewhere bend/reverse happens in rear line, markthis place on the line. (point 1) 6. Releasetension on the line and remove scales. 7. Remove end yellow loop from stake to release launch line. 8. Locate point 1 and form a fresh loop in this place. This now becomes the new position forthe rear line stake. 9. Layout the launchline, nowwith 1 metre oftension, using this point 1 loop forthe stake position.

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## • 1 Hr SITE SAFETYASSESSMENT This assessment is to be carried out by the UA Commanderjust priorto the flight, and with reference to

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### 0 Flight Safety Is the mission priority of"Flight Safety First" clearly understood? Brief crew accordingly. 

### 0 Crew Determine who is Pilot, who is UA Commanderand who is spotter. Ensure each crew member is suitably briefed on their roles. 

### 0 Site Plan Understood and with reference to 48hrchecks 

### 0 Safety Clothing High Visibility wear, sunglasses, peaked caps etc. 

### 0 Wind and Weather Updated. Direction (surface and at height), strength, changeability noted. Possibility ofturbulence and areas ofwind shear. Within limits? 

### 0 Orientation and Assess take offand landing routes. Is there sufficient clearance from Visibility obstacles/ground especially during the landing sequence? Will the UAV be visible to the pilot throughout all stages ofthe flight? What are the options for different landings ifthewind changes. Confirm alternate landings are still available and still meetcriteria. 

### 0 Air Traffic Control ContactATC if required. Note density and type ofany AirTraffic. (ATC) 

### 0 Detailed Hazards Update 48hr "Flight Hazards". Note objects thatcould damage Assessment aircraft on landing or make recovery difficult (e.g. trees, stones, wires). 

### 0 Positioning of At least20m away from launch site and not in Take off/landing Vehicles/major direction. equipment 

### 0 Tents, tables and Ensure secured and not likely to be blown by the wind. equipment 

### 0 Tools, glues, sprays Secure 

### 0 Gates and Accesses Closed, as required. Emergency access defined. 

### 0 Lookout I Hearout Anything preventing a good 360-degree lookout. Any distracting noisesthat could block out listening, orcrew communication. 

### 0 Slip, Trip, Fall hazards Identified 

### 0 Fire Extinguisher, C02 Available 

### 0 FirstAid Kit Available. Nearest medical source known. 

### 0 Spotters Briefed 

### 0 Safety Brief Complete a Safety Briefwith Plan ofevents, times, duties, lookout, clearup, dealing with the public). 

### 0 Mobile phone reception Determine who has reception and who is off. UA Pilot's Mobile to silent for mission, or in the possession ofanothercrew member.
Oncethe 1 Hour Site SafetyAssessment is complete, the Launch Line can be laid out. Ensure thatthe line is laid outwith the correct tension and correct length forthe rear line.

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### PRE FLIGHT CHECKS These checks are about preparing the UAVfortake offand flight 5 = Checks required for subsequent flights to first flight. I.e. Short Pre Take OffChecks s

# =Base Checks NOTE -Ifa PLAN is uploaded at any stage then the START-UP Check must be completed priorto launch.



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Issuev29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 Assess the ground wind and the upper (400ftwind) Take note for launch line layout (ground wind) and Flight Planning (upper wind) Secure on cradle, pointing into wind Prop attached and tiQht Fully charged, Installed correctly with Velcro harness. NOT CONNECTED vet. Make a slow, visual inspection ofthe whole ofthe UAV externally and internally, checking that everything looks OK. Make sure thatthe ailerons and control runs are good. Ifa pop-off motor is mounted ensure that the motor is properly secured. Ensure Wingtips secure. Antenna attached. Ensure that the correct payload is installed and that the Gimbal and Trigger leads are installed and connected correctly, according to the earlier "Camera Checks". Ensure that, iffitted, the parachute has been installed correctly according to the earlier "Parachute Checks". With two persons, one holding each wing, try and separate the wings from the UAV pod with a firm pull. The wings should not separate. The spars should be held tightly in place by the wing-locks. Ifthe wings separate DO NOT FLY. Placing one hand on the pod and one on the leading edge ofa wing, try and pull the wing away from the POD by approx 2cm. The wing stub should NOT disengage from the POD. Repeatwith otherwing. Check In limits. Don'tfly ifit isn't.
At least 1 hourto dusk Sufficient for imaging (400 lumens+) Noted in relation to flight plan Note other UAV operators using equipment on 2.4GHz, 868MHz or 5.8Ghz thatcould cause interference and/orfailure to link UAV and laptop. Deployed correctly, into wind with stakes well secured. Neatly laid out, 5m from rear of launch line 1. Rubber band on throttle 2. All switches back/up 3. Mode to MANUAL 4. Safety button key inserted and secure 5. Switch On 6. Confirm correct model selected (checkwith UAV) 7. Confirm Aileron and Elevatortrims are central 21

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### D ComputerFLIGHf85 Autopilot Level Issuev29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 1. Prop pointing away from operator 2. Connect batteries 3. Confirm Correct Locator and Motor Sounds 4. Move TX roller one roll right to see telemetry values (on DX9 right right then click left) 5. Telemetry showing 12.2 (orgreater) volts 6. Telemetry recording temperature of ESC (place finger on ESC) 7. Telemetry showing 5.0 volts orgreaterforavionics 8. Advance throttle slowly and confirm motorstarts turning atapprox 15% (just above firstwhite bar) Check ailerons againstwingtip marks. Ensure atsame value from previous flights LEFT RIGHT Connected to computer. Atgood heightfor reception This might be on the ground, on a pole orwith someone holding it during flight) If868mhz setup, 20m distance may be required between laptop and UAV (Notefor868 Long Range Modules a distance of20m ormore may be requied between UAV and laptop) 1. Open PLAN 2. "LOAD" desired waypointfile (modify as required) 3. Assess suitability ofcurrent route, bearing in mind the upperwind direction. 4. Check that ERP is close to Datum and desired height. 5. Assess suitability of ERP position for a parachute landing. 6. Check the PLAN Settings. Ensure features required are ticked (e.g. autolaunch, autoland

...) 7. Check autolaunch settings are enabled correctly 8. CheckthatAutoland settings are enabled correctly 9. Check safety radius is correct size forflight

. Check route does not extend outside of Red Safety Circle 10. Check correct "Home Altitude" is set, (should be same altitude as the route.) 11. "UPLOAD" to UAV 12. "CONFIRM" route has been uploaded 13. Check "INFO" data is correct 14. Close PLAN Camera and gimbal aperture taped over Reposition in open position unlessflight is without a camera (then position as closed). On pins (adjustweights accordingly) With Tx in Manual and facing front of UAV: Move TxAileron Stickto right; LeftAileron dropsand right aileron rises Move TxAileron Stick to bottom; Both ailerons rise. Open, select correct frequency (ie 2.4 or 868). Maximise screen Confirm correct map/plan is displayed and all buttons are green exceptfor "STAR" (startup) With the UAVflat and on its stand, (use a spirit level ifnecessary), check that the horizon in FLIGHT is also flat(+- 3 deg). (If not level, the autopilot may have been dislodged in a heavy Iandino and 22Check 

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Issuev29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 will need repositioning.) 1. Confirm Sufficient GPS Satellites 2. Confirm "Startup" is in red on laptop and "Waiting for Startup" has been spoken 3. Move TX Mode switch to Assisted. (Note
- Ifthe ailerons wiggle -there are insufficient Satellites for lock so wait until wiggling stops.) 4. Move UAV in Pitch axis- when rear of UAV is raised, both ailerons rise. (This should be a quick and fast aileron response.) 5. Move UAV in roll axis- when right wing is dropped right wing aileron drops. (note that the right wing will be being held in the left hand). 6. Confirm camera(s) are triggering correctly 7. Remove the TX safety key (iffitted) 8. press and hold the red safety button on Tx, Confirm that the ailerons wiggle slowly (once per second) and Confirm and "Safety Mode Waiting" is audible from Flight software. 9. Reinsert TX safety button key (iffitted) 10. Txto Manual mode 11. Confirm Logging (red light flashing) 12. ForWASP routes (NOT GRID routes)- confirm plan has rotated and translated. Start-up Check Complete. 1. Txfrom Manual to Assisted 2. Confirm Gimbal moving correctly when UAV is moved in roll 3. TX from Assisted to Manual 1. WARNING- PROPELLOR COULD POWER UP IF IT IS FITTED -WARN ALL CREW 2. Confirm that the propeller is the right way round (match the black dots) 3. Due to the arming system, there should be no power up in auto on the ground. Butwarn crew ofthe possibility. 4. Now switch the Tx Mode from Manual to Auto and check Auto appears in Flight. 5. Check motordoes notturn. 6. Return Tx Mode from Auto to Manual 1. Remove rubber band on throttle. 2. On TX, position RH control right and down, so that the ailerons deflectto an offset position. (Right UP and Left DOWN) 3. At the same time start the motor at low rpm. 4. Now switch the TX OFF. 5. The motor should stop but the ailerons should stay deflected.(Type 2 Failsafe) 6. Ifthis is NOTthe case then you have the wrong failsafe type set. 7. Release RH Stick 8. Replace rubber band on throttle. 9. Switch TX back on 1. On Tx, CLICK roller button to getto Function List. 2. SCROLL to "Range Test", then click roller. 3. Remove rubber band on throttle 4. Putthrottle at lowest setting for propeller rotation. 5. Briefassistant to stay at UAVand give hand signals re throttle. 6. Ensure UAVcannot move whilst propeller is turning 7. Walk at least 30 paces away from UAV 23

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Issuev29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 8. Ensure Tx aerial is pointing to the sky and you are facing UAV 9. Press trainer button to reduce power (black button on Tx) 10. Confirm that "Reduced Power'' is shown on the TX ensure that motor does NOT cut out (do notfly if it does) 11. With check complete reduce throttle to zero. 12. Assistant should indicate motor has stopped 13. Place rubber band on throttle. 14. Return TX function menu to normal. 15. Return to aircraft HEIGHT- Check indicated height reading is ±10ft. HEADING- Check indicated heading is ±20 degrees of UAV actual heading SPEED- Confirm reading is± 1Okts taking into account wind strength. Place finger over end of pitot tube and press gently. Confirm reading increases. VIBRATION -with propellorfirmly attached select 50% throttle and watch the Artificial Horizon and UAV Indicatorfor signs ofvibration. For more than 20 deg change with eitherArtificial Horizon or Change in Direction of UAV Indicator, solve the issue before flying. ARM BUTTON -Checkthe word SAFE is showing. Confirm that neitherthe ERP norWaypoint 1 is blue (ie activated, preventing an autolaunch). (If either is blue, disconnectthe flight battery, reconnect, do the Start-Up Check and continue with the next checks ( ie Hatch)) Confirm tape in place tape across camera bay to prevent camera ejection during parachute deployment. Closed with wires tidy inside. Confirm ifsomeone can take a video ofthe launch for post analysis. Confirm lower harness held back by elastic and will not swing into sight of camera during flight Confirm still into wind. Move if required. Pilot briefs crew on expected take off route and routing of UAV Pilot briefs crew on expected type of landing and location of landing 1. Check trims and values againstWingtip marks, 2. Confirm movement ofailerons with TX As required (normally both in up position, but you should knowyour best settings} Brief- Instructthat Txwill be switched to AUTO mode and that the aircraft is waiting to for acceleration detection and to be armed.

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Issue v29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 Hook up and tension, take two paces back and wait, ensure rear launch line has not snagged Click the launch symbol in Flight and ensure ARMED is displayed 1. Ensure rear line cannot snag oraccidentally or be stood on 2. Continue to move back and tension harness until correct stretch is obtained 3. Once in place, move no further back 1. Rubber band offthrottle 2. Safety button key removed 1. OtherAirTraffic Noted 2. Take a few seconds ofsilence. 3. 360 degree check. 4. Final Go/NO GO decision Switch to AUTO (motor should not power up- if it does switch backto Manual and solve issue) Countdown - 3 - 2 - 1 and Launch with a positive forward and upward movement

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## • ON ROUTE CHECKS Navigation Know where the aircraft is on its route and what the next expected behaviourwill be. Use FLIGHTvoice to confirm that eve_rything is going to plan Telemetry Commander I Spotter keep an eye on Pilots telemetry for voltages below 10.9 volts. Return to land at no less than 10.6 volts. 

### PRE LANDING CHECKLIST (conducted after last imaging leg) Trapdoor Closed if required Wind Assessed for landing_ Landing Intentions Call Intentionsto Crew Safety Intentions if landing needs to be aborted (eg "Safety Button")



### POST FLIGHT CHECKLIST Aircraft Power TX Camera Return to operations location Camera
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# . RETURN TO BASE CHECKS Propel!or Loosened Shadow Board Return all kit to shadow board Note items missing, needing repair, orextra items required for future flights Airframe Full airframe check Note what needs to be repaired Prepare forstorage Batteries On Charg_e. Note how much MAH batteries have Camera Check condition, battery on charge Debrief Complete Crew Debrief (see below)



### FLIGHT DEBRIEF To be completed atthe end ofthe day, afterthat shadow board has been repopulated, after batteries have been put on charge and before UAV maintenance. Assign Note-taker Notes to board I notebook Systematic Debrief:

Preparation Route out Setup and Pre Flights Flights- Pilot Debrief Flights- Commander Debrief Return to Base Equipment Shortages listed. To shadow board? UAV Repairs Noted and assessed. Crew Cooperation Howdid this work? What is there to learn? Data Ca_pJure Information on the camera settings, flight conditions and data quality Major Risks Analysis Follow Up Actions Log Books Flight Report

Issue v29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 Identification of new risks that need to be recorded. Documentation, maintenance and repairs, nextflight. Updated To authorizer (and emailed to QuestUAV if requested)

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Completed QuestUAV Pre Training Preparation
Completed ManufacturerTraining
Completed PilotTraining Completed CommanderTraining

Attained QuestUAV 200/300 BASIC Competency

Attained QuestUAV 200/300 OPERATIONAL Competency

Attained BNUC/RPAS Certification

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QUESTUAV MANUFACTURER TRAINING The named person has received training in thefollowingground based subjects:

Introduction to UAV Flying 

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## 0 Flight Roles- Pilot, Commander, Spotter, Cameras etc 

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## 0 Training and Currency 

## 0 Basic Aerodynamics 

## 0 Meteorologyand Wind QuestUAV 

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## 0 QuestUAV PreFlight Walkround Ground Procedures 

## 0 Support Site, Bulletins 

## 0 Flying Checklists, Important Notes, Troubleshooting 

## 0 Base Checks 

## 0 Risk Assessment 

## 0 Preparing the flight area 

## 0 Setting out a Launch Line 

## 0 "Plan" and Flight Planning 

## 0 AutoLaunch and AutoLand settings 

## 0 Flight" and Flight Management 

## 0 Camera Care and Operation 

## 0 Parachute Care and Operation 

## 0 Transmitter Operation and Care Flying Procedures 

## 0 Pre Flight Checks 

## 0 Flight Modes 

## 0 Launching and Landing Post Flight Procedures 

## 0 Maintenance, Battery Management, Charging and Safety 

## 0 Pre and Post flight Documentation

The named person has completed each ofthefollowing phases:



## 0 Pre Training Preparation and Reading 

## 0 Manufacturers GroundTraining 

## 0 Flight preparation Checks from Base Checks to launch hookup

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QUESTUAV PILOTTRAINING The named Pilot has received training in thefollowing subjects:

Land based Remote Control Competency 

# D Orientation training 

## D Figure eights, ovals, simulated take offand land 

# D Competency check and pass to next stage Simulator Competency 

# D landing 

# D distantturning 

# D Fixed perspective approaches 

# D Use of Dual Rates 

# D Competency check and pass to nextstage QuestUAVTrainer 

# D Launch using Autolaunch 

# D Assisted Flight (fly by wire) 

# D Return to loiter 

# D Safety Circle Infringement 

# D Landing and overshoot 

## D Autoland 

## D Parachute Landing 

# D Competency check and pass to next stage QuestUAV 200/300Training 

# D Route Upload to UAV 

# D Camera Checks 

# D Launch, Land, Overshoot, Divert, Loiter, Safety Circle 

## D Failsafes and Return to Home 

# D Route observation and general flight awareness 

# D Assisted and Auto Modes offlight 

# D Stall awareness in Manual Mode

The named person has completed each ofthefollowing phases: 

# D Land based Remote Control Competency 

## D Simulator Competency 

# D QuestUAVTrainer Competency 

# D QuestUAV 200/300 Competency

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QUESTUAV COMMANDERTRAINING The named Commander has received training in thefollowing subjects:

UAVandflight preparation 

# D Equipment prep (inc all Batteries Charged) 

# D Shadow board 

# D Confirmation of Firmware and latest Checklists 

# D Flight PlanningAssistance 

# D Prep ofPlan for upload Flying sitegeneral administration 

# D Site supervision 

# D Site Risk Assessment (with Pilot) 

# D General Flight Safety 

# D Batterystatus & temps 

# D Launch line layout 

# D Assistance during Range checks 

# D Flight Status lights 

# D Pre Launch Pitot, Heading and Height checks Pilotassistance and UAVcontrol duringflight 

# D Hookup , Arm, Launch 

# D Lookout

## I Hearout 

## D Running Flight Dialogue to Pilot 

# D Waypoint redirection, ERP, Loiter, Home 

# D Adjustmentof Height, Speed, Direction 

## D Managementof Distractions & Flight Safety Postflight managementand Data Administration 

# D Supervising recovery procedure/plan 

# D Site clearance 

# D Quarantine of Data cards 

# D Briefoverview of Photoscan 

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The named person has completed each ofthefollowing phases: 

# D Preparation ofthe UAV and equipmentat base 

# D Flying Site General Administration 

## D PilotAssistance and UAV control duringflight 

# D Post flight management and Data Administration

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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM MONTHLY CURRENCY (approx 10hours per month)
Ground School Time Date Hrs

Access Support Site Read Manuals Improve Own Documentation Workflow Improvements General UAV/RPAS Knowledge & research UAV Maintenance SimulatorTime (Pilots) 

# 11 hour per month 

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# IHrs Dummy Runs (Outdoor Prep and full setup& checks, no launch orflights) 

# Imin 2 hours per month- wholeteam 

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# IHrs UAV Flights Mins Launches

Good Currency = 20 mins per month Good Currency= 3 launches per month

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Date Location/Task/Notes Pilot Hrs Com'der Hrs Landings

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B/F Pilot B/F Com'der B/F Land
C/F C/F C/F

BF- Brought Forward totals (from prev sheet) CF- earned Forward Totals (to next sheet)

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Date Location/Task/Notes Pilot Hrs Com'der Hrs Landings

Total Total Total
B/F Pilot B/F Com'der B/F Land
C/F C/F C/F

BF = Brought Forward totals (from prev sheet) CF =earned ForwardTotals (to nextsheet)

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Date Location/Task/Notes Pilot Hrs Com'der Hrs Landings

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B/F Pilot B/F Com'der B/F Land
C/F C/F C/F

BF- Brought Forward totals (from prev sheet) CF- earned Forward Totals (to next sheet)

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### Motor or Propellor Problems The Motordoes not beep after connection to the batteries

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AILERON PROBLEMS Ailerons move very slowly during Startup Check

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The Startup checks have NOT been done correctly. Assisted mode will have been selected more than once since battery connection. Solution: do the Startup checks correctly according to the Flying Checklists. Check Tx Trim positions. They should be central. Confirm that the correct wings are fitted. Confirm thatthe servos are not loose in their housings in the wing Confirm thatthe servos have not stripped gears after a heavy landing Check integrity ofconnection/rod/clevis/ between servo and aileron Confirm that the Aileron horn has not been damaged 

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LAUNCHING PROBLEMS The motor powers up when on the ground in Auto The UAV motor powers up but does not get enough powerto get airborne and lands almost immediately (Note
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You have not set a triggerfor a launch. E.g. an acceleration force of 1.7g Check plan for launch triggers in light winds use more extension backwards of the launch line Is the propeller on the right way round? Is the propellertight or loose? Use height by getting the launcherto stand on something that will allow him a better upward trajectory with the UAV Confirm that the launch direction is not towards rising ground The rear launch line may have snagged during launch, giving an underpowered launch. Check the launch video and correct. Confirm thatthe technique ofthe launcher is good (see QuestUAVVideos of Launch) The wind direction may have changed causing a stall ofone wing. Solution: assess the wind better before take off and move the launch line if necessary An aileron has not been connected correctly causing a complete servo failure. Solution: do the pre-flights checks correctly: there are three separate checks in the process to confirm correct connections. A bad launch. Checkthe launch video and learn from it. The take off route may be over rising ground. Solution 1: Move to a better site Solution 2: Wait for strongerwind (this will allow a steeper climb-out angle) The script angle may be too low.

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### Heading wanders when power is applied during Pre-Flight Checks No GPS satellites being received

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### Click OK. Click OK. There are power cables too close to the autopilot magnetometer. Contact QuestUAVfor guidance Poor Indoor coverage. Solution: move outdoors New Location or new country ofoperation. Satellitestake up to 30 minutesto lock. Solution: wait. UAV has not been operated for 30 days. Solution: wait. Antennae problem. Solution: Flight will indicate wiring failure. Iffault iswiring then check tightness of GPS lead connection to autopilot. If this is notthe case, the aerial may be faulty. Contact QuestUAV. Checkweather. Thick cloud can reduce reception. Degradation in Antenna or lead. Solution: replace with new antenna and check performance.

Checkthe shutter speed ofthe camera, it should be at least 1/800 Gimbal is not seated correctly and the camera is imaging parts ofthe aircraft floor. Ensure the gimbal isfully pushed towards the floor plate. The camera has not been secured fortheflight and has moved during takeoff. Ensure the camera is securely_in the correct ()lace The plan is asking the camera totrigger too quickly and the camera cannot keep up. Ensure the trigger is set to 2 seconds orabove.

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### FAILSAFE BEHAVIOUR
UAV BEHAVIOUR IN TYPE 2 FAILSAFE with AUTO THROTTLE (Standard/Defaultsetting). In Auto (Mode 2) Ifthe UAVentersa failsafe in nothing will happen. In Assisted (Mode 1) itwill continue on its selected flight path butwith the motor off, as if in a glide to land. You will have no control over it. Ifit reaches the Safety Circle during this flight path (unlikely), itwill power up and safely be returned tothe ERP. If itfails to reach to Safety Circle itwill land. The severity ofa turn that itwill freeze in will be minor. In Manual (Mode 0) the UAVwill enter a turn of unknown radius orseverity (last behaviour) but may well come back into range within 30 seconds. Ifnot itwill land, powered off. The severity ofa turn that itwill freeze could be anything from level to a rapid, descending turn.
UAV BEHAVIOUR IN TYPE 2 FAILSAFEwith MANUALTHROTTLE (must be pre-selected by crew). In Auto (Mode 2) Ifthe UAVenters a failsafe the UAVwill try to continue navigating butwill be unable to maintain height, as the motorwill cut. This might entera stall situation. This situation could be dangerous. There might be a warning ofthis situation developing where the UAVwill entera 'Hold" (where the motorcutsfor a second). Ifthis happens, land as soon as possible and solve the issue prior to relaunching. In Assisted (Mode 1) itwill continue on its selected flight path butwith the motor offas ifin a glideto land. In Manual (Mode 0) the UAVwill entera turn ofunknown radius orseverity (last behaviour) but may well come back into range within 30 seconds. Ifnot itwill land, powered off.
Note thatwhen testing the failsafes, simply switching the transmitter offdoes not exactly replicate the failsafe scenario. It is bestto use the checks listed previously, combining a low power range check, shielding the aerial and also completing a transmitter-offcheck.



### EXTENDED VLOS CHECKS These checks are the extra checks to ensurethat Operations at Extended VLOS are conducted as safelyas possible. These check are in additionto the standard checks. Flight Planning Confirm
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### DISCLAIMER QuestUAV Ltd accepts no responsibilityfordamage, accidents or incidents arising outofthe actions, negligentorotherwise, ofQuestUAV aircraft operators. This document isfor guidance onlyand does notconstitute an authority on the use oroperation ofa QuestUAV aircraftorsystem, oranyothersUAV system. Expressly, QuestUAV Ltd does notaccept responsibilityfor inclusion ofwrong checks, exclusion ofchecks or incorrectsequencing of checks. SUAV/SUSAISUA operators are strongly recommended to seek professional training, such as the BNUC certificate from EuroUSC. Membership ofthe BMFA is also recommended for pilots, even though the insurance offered bythe BMFA is likelyto be invalid ifundertaking anything otherthan recreational flying. SAFETY QuestUAVAIRCRAFT ARE NOT TOYS QuestUAVAIRCRAFT MUST ONLY BE OPERATED BYA COMPENTENT PERSON WITH RADIO CONTROL (RC) EXPERIENCE AND WITH REFERENCE TO THE LATEST MANUALS AND LATEST FLYING CHECKLISTS. OPERATING STAFF MUST HAVE RECEIVED MANUFACTURERS TRAINING AND A QUESTUAV SAFETY BRIEF AS A MINIMUM BEFORE FLYING. THE PROPELLOR OF QuestUAV AIRCRAFT CAN AND WILL POWER UP INSTANTANEOUSLY UNDER CERTAIN CURCUMSTANCES THE PROPELLOR OF QuestUAV AIRCRAFT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF POWERED UP UNDER THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCES. THE PROPELLOR IS POWERFUL ENOUGH TO INFLICT DEEP TISSUE INJURIES AND EVEN REMOVE FINGERS. QuestUAV AIRCRAFT USE LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES THAT MUST ONLY BE USED, AND CHARGED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. ©Copyright QuestUAV Ltd 2012 No partofthis document may be copied or reprinted in anyformatwithoutthe express permission ofQuestUAV Ltd. Issuev29 June 2015 © QuestUAV Ltd 2015 36