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# K130 Multirotor

Pilot’s Operating Handbook2 

## Table o f Contents

General

Section 1

- 1 Introduction

Section 1

- 2 External Dimensions

Section 1

- 3 Descriptive Data

Section 1

- 4 Drive system

Section 1

- 5 Battery Power System

Section 1

- 6 Flight Control System

Section 1

- 7 Ground Station

Section 1

- 8 Payloads



### Limitations

Section 2

- 1 Lifting Capacity

Section 2

- 2 Airspeed Limitations

Section 2

- 3 Weight limits

Section 2

- 4 Altitude and Range

Section 2

- 5 Flight Time L imits



### Safety Features

Section 3

- 1 Flight Control Failsafe Features



### Normal Procedures

Section 4

- 1 Daily Checklists

Section 4

- 2 Flight Logs

Section 4

- 3 Preflight Compass Calibration and Range Check

Section 4

- 4 Operation and Startup Procedures



### Aircraft Serv ice and Maintenance

Section 5

- 1 Overview

Section 5

- 2 Airframe Maintenance

Section 5

- 3 Battery Testing and M aintenance

Section 5

- 4 Motor Maintenance



### Addendum3



### General

Introduction Section 1

- 1

This Pilot’s Operating Handbook has been prepared to provide the pilot with all

information necessary to accomplish the intended mission with the maximum

amount of efficiency and safety.



### General

External Dimensions Section 1

- 2



### External Dimensions

Width 1790mm(18" propeller mounted) Length 1790mm(18" propeller mounted) Height 520mm(18" propeller mounted)
Frame width 1310mm Frame arm length 500mm



### General

Descriptive Data Section 1

- 3



### Aircraft

Type Multirotor (Octocopter C onfiguration )

Construction

Power Source Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, an d Steel Lithium Polymer Batteries
Airframe W eight (excludes batteries and payload) 13.75 lbs. (6.4kg)4



### General

Drive system Section 1

- 4



### Motors

Number of Motors 8

KV 330 Configuration 18N24P

Stator Diameter 40mm Stator Length 14mm
Shaft Diameter 4mm Motor Dimensions(Dia.*Len) Φ44.8×34.5mm Weight (g 149g ldle current(10)@10v(A 1.1A Max Continuous current(A)180S 25A Max. efficiency current (3

- 10A)>84%
Internal resistance 85mΩ



### Motor Controllers (Electronic Speed Controls)

Number of Motor Controllers 8

Continuous Maximum Current 35A Input Voltage 7.4

- 22.2V (2

- 6S Lithium Polymer) Length : 1.93 in (49mm)
Width : 0.88 in (22.4mm) Height : 0.33 in (8.4mm) Weight : 0.98 oz. (27.8 g) each BEC Voltage : 5.5V; 5A continuous, 7A peak



### Propeller

Airfoil Asymmetrical
Material Carbon Fiber or Wood

Size 17

- 18 inches (43

- 46 cm)5



### General

Battery Power System Section 1

- 5



### Flight Batteries

Type Lithium Polymer Configuration 6S1P Voltage 22.1v Capacity 10A

- 16A



### General

Flight Control System Section 1

- 6



### Flight Control System

Type DJI A2 Hovering Accuracy(In GPS Mode) Vertical ± 0.5m Hovering Accuracy(In GPS Mode) Horizontal: ± 1.5m
Maximum Wind Resistance (in GPS Mode) < 8m/s (17.9mph/28.8km/h) Max Yaw Angular Velocity 150 deg/s

Max Tilt Angle 35° Ascent/Descent ±6m/s Power Consumption MAX 5W (Typical Value: 0.3A@12.5V ) Total Weight <= 224g(overall)
Built In F unctions Built

- in Receiver Multiple Control Modes

2

- axis Gimbal Supported Low Voltage Protection
PC & Bluetooth Ground Station External Receiver Supported Intelligent Orientation Control
Sound Alarm 4 Configurable Output s Dimensions Flight Controller: 54mm x 39mm x 14.9mm

IMU: 41.3mm x 30.5mm x 26.3mm

GPS

- Compass Pro Plus : 62mm (diameter) x

14.3mm

LED

- BTU

- I: 30mm x 30mm x 7.9mm

PMU: 39.5mm x 27.6mm x 9.8mm6



### General

Ground Station Section 1

- 7



### PIC Ground Controls and Flight Information

Flight Control Transmitter Ground Control Station
Futaba 14SG DJI GS with data link 2.4GHz spread spectrum technology 2.4Ghz Bluetooth

FCC Approved FCC Approved



### General

Payloads Section 1

- 8

The K1 30 Multirotor is designed to accept a payload using a 100mm X 145mm payload
mounting plate. The K130 payload consists of a camera gimbal and camera. Other payloads
may be used, provided they do not affect the center of gravity and comply with the weight

limits outlined in section 2

- 1 of this manua l. Total payload weight can be calculated by adding
one gimbal and one camera.



### Gimbal

Freefly Systems Movi M10 weight 4 lb (1.8kg)

or Freefly Systems Movi M15 weight 4.93lb (2.13kg)



### Camera

Canon C100 as equipped 4.7 lb / 2.1 kg

Canon 5D as equipped 3.28 lb / 1.5 kg Red Epic as equipped 7. 1 lb / 3.2 kg



### Standard Payload

Canon C100 and Movi M10 Gimbal 8.7lbs (3.9kg)7



### Limitations

Airspeed Limitations Section 2

- 1



### Never

- Exceed Airspeed (Vne) *

Standard camera/gimbal combination 41 mph ( 35 Knots ) * Maximum camera/g imbal combination 35 mph (30 Knots) * Cruise Speed 15 mph (13 Knots)



### * Ground control station display units are in mph.

* Vn e calculated by GPS speed with correction for wind speed. Section 1

- 6 describes a
maximum tilt angle of 35° and a maximum ascent/descent speed of ±6m/s. The combination of
the built in flight controller limitations and payload surface area prohibit the airspeed to
approximately 41 mph or 35 Knots. With the maximum payl oad combination outlined in

section 1

- 8, the a ircraft uses 71 % of available power



### Limitations
Weight limits Section 2

- 2

Maximum gross takeoff weight 40 lb (18.1kg) Standard payload takeoff weight 27lb (12.25kg)



### Limitations

Altitude and Range Section 2

- 3

The K130 Multirotor must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the pilot in command
(PIC) at all times. Additionally

, FAA guidelines limit aircraft altitude to 400 feet AGL



### .

Limitations

Flight Time Limit s Section 2

- 4

Each UAS operation must be completed within 30 minutes flight time or with 25%
battery power remaining, whichever occurs first.

No Payload 22 min (30% battery remaining) Standard Payload (C100 camera / M10 gimbal) 9 min 30 sec (30% battery remaining) Heaviest payload (Red camera/ M15 gimbal) 6 minutes (30% battery remaining)8



### Safety Features
Flight Control Failsafe Features Section 3



### Features of the DJI A2 flight Controller include:

Failsafe

Geo Fencing Battery Voltage Monitoring



###  Failsafe

In the event of a lost RF control signal, preset low voltage level, or manual failsafe the

A2 will enter Failsafe Mode and immediately r eturn to the predefined coordinates

, land

, and disarm the motors . The predefined fail safe coordinates should be set prior to each
flight as outlined in the Normal Procedures Section 4

- 3 . Failsafe event triggering:

 Loss or poor quality of RF control signal

 If battery voltage falls below 21.3 volts under load (critical voltage 20%
remaining)

 Activating switch SB on the transmitter will manually enter the flight controller

into failsafe mode



###  Geo Fencing

The Flight Controller has pre

- defined distance limit and altitude limit parameters.



###  Battery Voltage Monitoring
Battery Voltage Monitoring prevents a dead battery during flight. The LED indicator
located on the back of the airframe indicates low and critical voltage. For a detailed list

of LED descriptions see A ddendum Figure 1

Color Battery

Voltage Des cription

Flashing Yellow 21.7 Low Battery (Indicator warning only) Flashing Red 21.3 Critical Battery(Fail Safe activation)9



### Normal Procedures

Daily Checklist Section 4

- 1

Daily Checklists

Perform a K130 Pilot's Daily Check prior to the first flight of the day. Check maintenance

records to ensure aircraft airworthiness

. Aircraft i nspection areas should include:

 Airframe

 Motor drive system

 Propellers

 Landing Gear

 Electrical System

 Flight Control System

 Ground Control Station

 Payload

See Addendum Figure 2 at the end of this documen t for the K130 Pilot’s Daily Check Form

.



### Normal Procedures

Flight Logs Section 4

- 2

Log each flight in the K130 Multirotor Flight Log. Logged information includes:

 Date

 Location

 Duration

 Pilot In Command

See Addendum Figure 4 for the K130 Multirotor Flight Log Form10



### Normal Procedures

Preflight Compass Calibration and Range Check Section 4

- 3

Prior to the first flight of the day

, a range check and compass calibration should be performed
and documented in the daily checklist

. Range check

 Place transmitter in range check mode and power on K130. With an observer
watching the led status on the A2 flight controller, walk away from the model

until t he LED turns from green to red. If a distance of a m anufacturer

recommended 100ft is attained, the radio control system has passed the range

check.
Compass calibration

 The following illustration outlines the procedures for a compass calibration
prior to the first flight of the day. Refer to the A2 Flight Manual for additional

information. An additional compass calibration is required if there is a change

in distance over 50 miles from the beginning of the day calibration.11



### Normal Procedures

Operation and Startup Procedures Section 4

- 4

Startup Procedures

Prior to operation a n appropriate takeoff and landing area should be selected for safe
operation. Ensure a preflight check and compass calibration (if applicable) has been performed

and documented.

1. Measure wind speed, ambient air temperature , and document measurements in
preflight checklists.

2. Place the aircraft and appropriate support equipment in the landing and takeoff area.

3. Ensure the aircraft is resting on l evel ground and land ing gear provides a solid base

4. Install the appropriate flight battery and securely fasten to aircraft

5. Check flight battery charge . Battery i ndicator should read at least 97 %.

6. Power on handheld transmitter, check transmitter charge leve l and ensure programmed
settings are correct including flight timer.

7. Power on g round control d ata link and ground control display

8. Power on K130 Multirotor by connecting both flight battery connections. Aircraft

shoul d remain motionless during startup.

9. Wait for initialization LED sequence to complete

. See Addendum Figure 1 for LED codes
and meanings.

10. Aircraft will begin searching for 3D GPS lock . 3D GPS lock will take from 10 seconds ( GPS hot start) to 13 minutes (GPS cold start)

. Flight o bserver can begin to prepare camera/gimbal or payload for flight.

11. Flight controller will indicate when 3D GPS lock has been obtained and home point

coordinates have been recorded.

12. After flight personnel and equipment have established a safe distance the aircraft is

re ady to fly12



### Aircraft Service and Maintenance

Overview Section 5

- 1

Section 5 of this manual outlines procedures recommended for servicing and
maintaining the K130 Multirotor

. All m aintenance and service must be performed and

documented in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 91.417. All m aintenance or service to the

K130 airframe must be documented in the K130 Maintenance Log . A Daily Checklist must be
performed after any service or maintenance to the airframe to ensure airwort hiness . All
battery analysis should be documented in the Battery Maintenance Form . Aircraft service and

maintenance records include:

 A description of the work performed

 The date of completion of the work performed

 The signature of the person approving th e aircraft for return to service

 The total time in service of the airframe, engines, and propellers

 The current status of life

- limited parts

 The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are
required to be overhauled on a specif ied time basis.

 The current inspection status of the aircraft

The following section s describe maintenance and service applicable to specific areas of the

multirotor.



### Aircraft Service and Maintenance

Airframe Maintenance Section 5

- 2

See addendum figure 4 for sample Maintenance Log Lubricate arm pivots Every 15 Flights Lubricate arm clamps Every 15 Flights Lubricate landing gear worm gear Every 15 flights Replace arm clamps After 60 hours Replace landing gear motor assembly After 60 hours13



### Aircraft Service and Maintenance

Battery Testing and Maintenance Section 5

- 3

Battery analysis should be performed using a charger / analyzer with the capabilities of:

 Balancing

 Discharging

 Charging

 Total capacity

 Internal resistance

Each battery must be periodically analyzed for physical and internal condition. Batteries are required to
be analyzed after 15 cycles of use. Battery cycles are documented on the battery cycle card physically
attached to each battery. Batteries that do not meet 90% of rated capacity after analysis should be

taken out of service

.

See addendum figure 5 for sample Battery Maintenance Log



### Aircraft Service and Maintenance

Motor Maintenance Section 5

- 4

Oil top and bottom bearings Every 15 flights
Clean Motors Every 15 flights or as needed in dusty conditions Replace bearings After 60 h ours of flight Replace propeller quick disconnects After 60 hours of flight

See addendum figure 5 for sample K130 Maintenance Log14 

### Addendum

Figure 115 

### Addendum

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### Addendum

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### Addendum

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### Addendum

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# Chosen Productions UAS

Operations and Safety Manual20 

### TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Company Background and Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Personnel

2.1 Flight team composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.2 Flight personnel responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.3 Qualification requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.4 Pilot/Operator Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Safety

3.1 Total Safety Mission Analysis (TSMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.2 Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.3 Incident or Accident Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Mission planning

4.1 Plan of Activities . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.2 Permission to Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. Onsite operations

5.1 Area of op erations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.2 Operating site assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5.3 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5.4 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5.5 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5. 6 Site Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6 . Appendix

6 .1 Definitions and abbreviations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6 .2 Permission Release Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6.3 Total Safety Mission Analysis (TSMA)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1221



### Background and Preface

The following procedures are intended to ensure users are operating in a safe, efficient and
lawful manner. Safety of the public, property and national airspace is the primary concern
in each and every operation, regardless of the mission. As a member of the Chosen Productions flight crew it is each and every crew member’s responsibility to ensure these
requirements are met. This Operations Manual provides policies and procedures necessary
for conducting UAS flight operations in the National Airspace Sys tem (NAS).



### 2. Personnel

2.1 Flight team composition

a) The Chosen Productions flight team consists of an operator (PIC) and an observer.
This is the minimum required for all flights or missions. Due to the nature of UAS flights,

under no circumstances w ill an operator attempt to complete a mission alone.

2.2 Flight personnel responsibilities

Pilot in Command (PIC)
a) Has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the UAS flight b) Has been designated as pilot in command before and during the flight c) Holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight d) Is responsible for ensuring adequate visual range coverage to avoid any potential
collisions e) must establish and maintain direct two

- way radio communication with appropriate ATC facilities f) Responsible for identifying a location from which the observer will perform his/her duties. This location will be selected to afford the best available view of the entire area within which the operation is to be conducted. g) Payload loading of the aircraft h) Is responsible for all documentation and updating of the operations manual and pilots operating handbook i) Operators are responsible for all applicable regulations or directives set forth in

FAA Document 8 900.227; 14 CFR; and this operations manual

Visual Observer (VO) a) Must assist the PIC in not allowing the aircraft to operate beyond the visual line

of

- sight limit22 b) Must be able to see the aircraft and the surrounding airspace sufficiently to
assist the PIC c) Determining the UAS’s proximity to all aviation activities and other hazards (e.g., terrain, weather, structures) d) Complying with 14 CFR 91.111, 91.113, and 91.115 e) Must inform the PIC before losing sufficient visual contact with the UA S or previously sigh ted collision hazard. This distance is predicated on the observer’s normal vision. Corrective lenses, spectacles, and contact lenses are permitted. Binoculars and field glasses are allowed only for augmentation of the observer’s visual capability and are not be used as the primary means of visual contact

2.3 Qualification requirements

Pilot in Command

a) The Pilot in Command (PIC) must possess a private pilot certificate and a current

third

- class medical certificate.

b) the PIC must have accumulated a nd logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR §

61.51 a minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of UAS to be
utilized for operations under the exemption and three take

- offs and three landings in
the preceding 90 days.

2.4 Pilot/Ope rator Organization

Greg ory Steinmetz

– Pilot

Chosen Productions Inc.



### 3 . Safety

3 .1 Total Safety Mission Analysis (TSMA)

Safety is the primary concern for each and every UAS flight. A Tota l Safety Mission Analysis (TSMA ) document has been implemented to ensure every flight meets the
highest level of safety requirements. The CSTA will be completed on site before the first
UAS flight of the day

. It serves as a final reminder or checklist to ensure the mission is
complete d safely and successfully, both with opera tions and equipment. Listed in the

TSMA are common items that need to be completed for each mission. It does NOT23

serve as a replacement for thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, the Pilots Operating

Handbook or this Operations and Safety Manual. An exa mple of the CSTA can be found
in the appendix

.

3 .2 Safety Requirements

The following are the mandatory requirements for safe operation of the K130

Multirotor:

a) The K130 may not be flown at a speed exceeding a ground speed of 35 knots.

b) Flights must b e operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the specific procedures specified in the K130 Pilot’s Operating Handbook. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

c) The K130 must be operated within vi sual line of sight (VLOS) and no farther
than 3⁄4 NM of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human
vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the

PIC’s FAA

- issued medical certificate.

d) All operations must utilize a PIC and visual observer (VO). The PIC and VO

must be able to maintain voice communications at all times.

d) The operator must ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the
area except those consenting to be involved and necessa ry for the production.
This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if it would not adversely
affect safety.

e) The K130 may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized
and consenting production personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to
persons or property on the surface in the event of a UAS failure or emergency

f) Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalent to
VFR. Additionally, operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in
14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not

authorized.

g) The UAS cannot be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.24 h) The UA may no t be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet
horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the

PIC

i) All flights must occur in FAA Class G airspace. The UA may not operate in Class
B, C, or D airspace wi thout written approval from the FAA. The UA S may not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of a non

- towered
airport as denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is o btained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The
letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available upon

request.

3.3 Incident or Accident Investigations

Any 1) incident, 2) acc ident, or 3) flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24
hours. Acc idents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Further flight operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression is reviewed by AFS

- 80 an d authorization to resume operations is provided.



### 4. Mission Planning

4.1 Plan of Activities

At least 3 days prior to any scheduled UAS operations, the PIC will submit a written plan

of activities to the ( FSDO ) havi ng jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activities
should include the following:

1. Dates and times for all flights.

2. Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft.

3. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS filming production

4. Make, model, and serial or N

- number of aircraft to be used and type of

airworthiness certificate

5. Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the UAS operations , including any
notation of external load endorsements if required.25

6. A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from proper ty owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming or UAS operations . The list of those who
gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request from the

waiver holder.

7. Signature of waiver holder or representative.

8. A description of the flight activity includin g maps or diagrams of the area over which
UAS operations will be conducted and the minimum altitudes essential to
accomplish the operations. The three (3) day notification requirement may be waive d; however, the operator

should contact the FSDO as soon as possible with this reques t and be prepared to
explain in detail why the three (3) day notification is not practical.

4.2 Permission to Operate Before any UAS operations are conducted under the provisions of the certificate of

w aiver and this manual, the operator w ill obtain permission to conduct operations from
property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Persons from whom
permission may be required:

 Property owners

 Public safety officials

 Local, State and Fe deral government

 Air traffic control

P ersonnel obtaining such p ermission will do so in writing whenever practical; however,
verbal permission is acceptable otherwise. The Chosen Productions Permission F orm is provided in the appendix and may be used when obtaining written permission
Written perm ission forms will be kept on file for a m inimum of six (6) months. These

forms will be made available for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon

request.



### 5 . Onsite operations

5.2 Operating site assessment The PIC and VO should familiarize themselves with the operating site before each UAS
mission. The operating site assessment should be performed to evaluate potential
hazards or safety conflicts that may pose a thre at to property, safety of the public and
national airspace. The process is guided by criteria established by FAA Policy 8900.227
and this Operations Manual. An operating site assessment includes a walk around and
familiarization to identify and become fam iliar with:

 Flight path needed to complete mission26  terrain features

 hazards

 safe landing zones

 flight boundaries
At least one emergency landing area should be identified during the site assessment.

5.1 Area of operations
The area of operations is defined by the PIC during the site assessment in which UAS operations will occur. This area encompasses only the necessary distance to complete

the mission with a maximum of 3⁄4 nautical miles from the PIC. Most Chosen Production

UAS o perations do not require an area of ope rations that exceed 1000ft from the PIC.

5.3 Site Preparation Information gathered in the Operating Site Assessment will assist the PIC in preparing
the site for a UAS flight. Preparations include:

 Determining applicable safe distances as identified in the Section 4.2 Safety
Requirements.

 Preparing a takeoff and landing zone that is level and free of debris

 PIC and VO locations

 Establishing barriers such as cones or markers identifying the takeoff and landing

area.

5.4 Weather
Before each UAS operation the PIC and VO will ensure enough weather information is
gathered to make themselves familiar with the current and forecasted weather
conditions for the operating site. FAA approved weather resourc es shall be used for the
most current conditions. Local wind speed should be measured with an anemometer
and recorded on the Daily Checklist to determine if it is within the capabilities of the
aircraft being flown. All UAS flights must meet the minimum qualifications set forth
under 14 CFR § 91.155.

5.5 Communications On site communications are essential to effective UAS flights. A communication plan
established by the PIC between the PIC, VO, and production personnel should be

established. Methods may include face

- to

- face or FCC approved 2

- way radios.
Communication scenarios should be discussed before the UAS operation.
Communication must be effective at keeping all essential personnel informed of the
current operating status both, before and duri ng UAS flights.27

5.6 Site Security Prior to UAS flight operations, the PIC will coordinate a security plan with production
personnel to secure the area of operation from unauthorized persons or vehicles. Information contained in Section 4.2 (d) of this manual should be discussed with the
designated security personnel. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue
should the area of operations become unsecured or for any other reason in the interest
of safety.28



### 6. Appendix

6 .1 Definitions

Above Ground Level (AGL)

- an altitude measured with respect to the underlying ground surface
Aircraft

- A device used or intended to be used for flight in the air, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Airworthiness Certification

- Process and aircraft qua lification for civil UAS proponents to obtain a Special Airworthiness Certificate. Air Traffic Control (ATC)

- a service provided by ground

- based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace, and can provide advisory servic es to aircraft in non

controlled airspace. The primary purpose of ATC worldwide is to prevent collisions, organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and provide information and other support for pilots Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA)

- An FAA grant of approval for a specific operation. COAs are issued by the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) as an authorization for public aircraft operators to conduct a specific UAS activity

FAA

- Recognized Equivalent

- An FAA recognition that a public agency may e xercise its own internal processes regarding airworthiness and pilot, aircrew, and maintenance personnel certification and training; furthermore, the agency has determined that its UAS is capable of safe operation in the National Airspace System (NAS) when conducting public aircraft operations under Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) §§ 40102(a)(41) and 40125. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

- a written notification issued to pilots before a flight, advising them of circumstances relating to the state of flying. Observer (VO)

- A trained person who assists a UAS pilot in the duties associated with collision avoidance and navigational awareness through electronic or visual means. (Collision avoidance includes, but is not limited to, avoidance of other tr affic, clouds, obstructions, terrain and navigational awareness.) A visual observer (VO) is a trained person who assists the UAS pilot by visual means in the duties associated with collision avoidance. A VO includes the OPA pilot when the OPA is being oper ated as a UAS.
Pilot

- in

- Command (PIC)

- [UAS]

- The person who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of flight, has been designated as PIC before or during the flight, and holds the appropriate category, class, and type rati ng, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight. The responsibility and authority of the PIC as described by § 9 1.3 apply to the UAS PIC. The PIC position may rotate duties as necessary with equally qualified pilots. The individual designated as PIC may change during flight Populated or Urban Areas

- Areas depicted in yellow on a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) sectional
chart or as determined from other sources. Total Safety Mission Analysis (TSMA)

- A formalized, proactive approach to system safety.

TSMA is a methodology that ensures hazards are identified, risks are analyzed, assessed, and prioritized; and results are documented for FAA decision

- makers to transfer, eliminate, accept, or mitigate risk. Unmanned Aircraft (UAS)

- A device used or intended to be used for flight in the air that has no onboard pilot. This devise excludes missiles, weapons, or exploding warheads, but includes all classes of airplanes, helicopters, airships, and powered

- lift aircraft without an onboard pilot.
Visual Line

- of

- Sight

- Unaided (corrective lenses and/or sunglasses exempted) visual contact between a PIC or a VO and a UAS sufficient to maintain safe operational control of the aircraft, know its location, and be able to scan the airspace in which it is operating to see and a void other air traffic or objects aloft or on the ground.29

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6.3 Total Safety Mission Analysis (TSMA)