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### Preface 1 Operations Manual

The following procedures are intended to promote safe, efficient and lawful operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Safety above all else is the primary concern in each and every operation, regardless ofthe nature ofthe mission. Philosophy Flying V Designs (Flying V) philosophy is to deliver the bestvideo/photo product to its motion picture, television and web clients at a very competitive price with higher quality and delivered in a shortertime frame compared with traditional videography and photography methods. Flying V is focused on the application and production ofvideo filming and photography for the motion picture, television and web industries. FlyingV's focus is to capture and provide to its clients high quality, state ofthe art, beautifully captured videography, photography and cinematography with current and stock footage to be used in the various production products. Currently, the FAA views UAS operations in four overarching categories, (1) Close Set Film Production, (2) Videography and Photography, (3) Data Collection and (4) Communications. When following the FAA's category determinations and reviewing the many application uses, FlyingV's applications fall under the categories of: Videography and Photography; and, Data Collection. These categories are the underlying bases for 89% ofall UAS applications excluding delivery applications where an item would be delivered at a location orto person after landing. It shall be the mission ofFlying V to perform controlled flights for multiple multimedia applications in various practices as defined and detailed in the 333 Exemption Letter of Petition. The use of(UAS) as a complete aerial resource provides a system that at its core UAVSARelease 1.4 1UAVSARelease 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 will illuminate a digital path to real world navigational needs. FlyingV's aerial UAS applications are based in the categories ofVideography and Photography and Data Collection. Flying V's professionals deliver video imagery, knowledge and experience to its clients providing the highest quality UAS videography, photography and cinematography. The use ofFlying V's UAS videography, photography and cinematography processes provides important information and imagery collectionthat can'tbe supplied by any other means. Such importantprograms provide endless opportunities ofapplication specific operations flying hundreds ifnotthousands of IDlSSlOOS. Protection ofRights and Privacy It is the intent ofevery Flying V's trained and qualified pilot to make every reasonable effortto not violate privacy laws or invade any person's expectation ofprivacy when operating a UAS in all situations. When operating the UAS, Flying V's PIC will abide by all FAA Regulations and receive the proper authorization as related to such flights. Flying V's trained PICs and VOs will assure that the protection ofcitizen's civil rights and reasonable expectations ofprivacy as a key component ofany decision made in deploying a UAS. PICs and VOs will be accountable for ensuring that operations ofUAS have minimal intrusion upon citizens. To accomplish this primary goal Flying V will provide training for a variety ofscenarios: a) In the event ofservices being deployed were UAS are being flown, the onboard camera(s) will be turned so as to be facing away from occupied structures to minimize inadvertent video or still images ofuninvolved persons. b) All video and still images will be maintained in strict compliance with state and federal privacy policies and procedures.

UAVSARelease 1.4 2UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 c) A website for employees, personnel and public input will be maintained and regularly monitored to address employees, personnel and citizen concerns and recommendations.
d) Flying V employees and personnel will not conduct random surveillance activities. The use ofUAS will be tightly controlled and regulated.
UAS Applications There are hundreds ofUAS applications and uses. The following is a list ofseveral ofthe more popular application uses and identifies Flying V's UAS application uses highlighted in bold type. Pipeline Inspection Stratospheric Telecommunications Motion Picture Production • Real Estate Photography Real Estate Inspection Real Estate Marketing Event Performances News Gathering Security Operations Aerial Mapping Mining HighAltitude Imagery Maritime Surveillance Environmental Sensing Media and Traffic Monitoring Law Enforcement Emergency ManagementNatural disasters Meteorology Hurricane Monitoring

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- Arctic and Antarctic Bridge Inspection Transmission Line Inspection HAZMAT Inspection Emergency Medical Supply Traffic Monitoring
UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 3 Aerial Surveying DamageAssessment Insurance ClaimAppraisal Concert Security Environmental Geomatics Agriculture Sports Video Runway Inspection Virtual Tours Landmark Inspection Coffee Harvest Optimization Crop Disease Management Herd Tracking and Management Entomology Forestry Inspection Fisheries Management Species Conservation Wildlife Inventory Mineral Exploration RemoteAerial Survey Forest Fire Surveillance Forest Fire Mapping Volcano Monitoring RemoteAerial Mapping

UAVSARelease 1.4 4UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 Oil Spill Tracking Snow PackAvalanche Monitoring Ice PackMonitoring Poaching Patrol e) Flying V's employees will meet quarterly for the purpose ofreviewing the existing UAS procedures as well as new technologies, laws and regulations on UAS usage. The committee will consist ofFlying V's personnel, clients and community leaders. The committee will follow the leadership ofthe community and will help presentproposed policies, procedures and changes meeting the needs ofCity Councils, legal and community groups. Additionally, the UAS committee will solicitfeedback prior to meetings referencing to research and education strategies and policy changes. 

### f) Flying V and its employees will operate strictly within the letter ofthe laws and regulations maintaining public safety, privacy and freedom from intrusion as well as the guidelines imposed inthe grant ofthe 333 Exemption.
Definitions COA(Certificate ofAuthorization)- Given by the FAA grants permissionto fly within specific boundaries and perimeters. Training flights cannottake place without UAS research and education mission critical personnel who will be the only people authorize to perfonn such training missions.
UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 4 VO (Visual Observers)- YO's are required by the FAAfor the flights ofUAS defined as a person who uses only his or hereyes to scan for traffic and inform the pilot ofan unmanned aircraft (UA) whentraffic is in the vicinity ofthe UA so that its pilot can avoid it. See additional definitions and aviation abbreviations onthe FAA.gov website. UAVSARelease 1.4 5

### UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 PIC (Pilot in Command)- VFR (Visual Flight Rule)- VFR flight is based on the principle of"see and avoid." the presumption made in establishing the basic VFRweather minimums is that aircraft flying at lower altitudes flight in an unobstructed visual flight path. Administration 1.1 Operations Manual The policies and procedures contained in this manual are issued by authority ofthe Brain Farm leadership. As such it is an official document ofFlying V and is not intended to 

### be all-inclusive, but is to be used as a supplementto 

### FAR's, Federal Aviation Regulations, Aircraft Manufacturers' manuals, directives and approved flight manual guides. This manual has been written to address Flying V's available UAS safety and operations information as ofthe date published. Technology advancement in aerial equipment, personnel and operations changes overtime drives Flying V's managementto systematically monitor, edit, organize and change critical parts ofthe manual and other safety and operations manuals and systems to reduce U AS flight and operations risk of aircraft failures or loss ofoperations. Given this, it is essential that this manual be continually updated as necessary. The entire manual will be reviewed, at a minimum, annually to assure it provides current and correct information. Acopy ofthe manual (electronic and/or paper) will be issued to all Flying V personnel having UAS flight operations responsibilities. 1.2 Organization a) Flying V shall be comprised ofthose personnel approved in part by the Federal AviationAdministration and Flying V Flying V's UAS personnel include UAS PICs, VOs and other personnel assigned to UAS flight operations.

UAVSARelease 1.4 6UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 b) The FlyingV administration is comprised ofFlying V'spresident, officers and personnel thathave business and UAS safety and training knowledge.
13 Personnel a) The UAS Flight Director is responsible for the overall direction and performance ofFlyingV's fight operations. b) The UAS Flight Director is responsible for the day to day supervision and management ofFlying V flight operations and flight personnel.

Thepilot in command (PIC) ofa UAS is the person who is ultimately responsible for its operation and safety during flight.
UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 5 c) UAS Flight Director Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining all training, flight and maintenance records for each UAS PIC and VO as well as individual airframes.

n. Maintain contact with the FAA and regulations as they are published.

m. Evaluate flight personnel based on mission type and need.

UAVSARelease 1.4 7UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation Page 1 tv. The UAS Flight Director must maintain a working knowledge and proficiency on all UAS operated by FlyingV personnel.

v. UAS PIC employees to be considered for selection as a UAS PIC instructor are currently required to possess an FAA sport pilot's certification and a Class II FAA physical examination and or a current state driver's license.

UAS PICs interacting withAirTraffic Control (ATC) shall have sufficient expertise to perfonn readily. UAS PICs must have an understanding ofandcomply with FAA and Military Regulations applicable to the airspace where the UAS will operate. A UAS PIC's primary duty is for the safe and effective operation ofUAS in accordance withthe manufacturers' approved flight manual and FAAregulations policies and procedures. UAS PICs must remain knowledgeable ofall FAA regulations; UAS manufacturer's flight manual and bulletins and City and State UAS policy. UAS FlightDirector may temporarily remove any employees and personnel orUAS PIC from flight status at any time for any reasons including; perfonnance, proficiency, physical condition, etc. Should removal become necessary, the person will be notified verbally and in writing ofthe reason and the further action tobetaken and expected duration ofsuch removal. UAS VOs Personnel to be considered for selection as aVO are not required to possess a Class II FAAcertification (private pilots) or a Class II FAA physical examination. They will, however, berequiredto hold a current valid a valid U.S. driver's license issuedby a state, the District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, a U.S. possession, orthe Federal government. a) VOs must have beenprovided with sufficient training to communicate clearly to the PIC any instructions required to stay clear ofconflicting traffic. VOs will receive training on rules and responsibilities described in 14 CFR 91.111, UAVSA Release 1.4 8UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation Page 1 OperatingNear OtherAircraft, 14 CFR91. 13, Right-of-Way Rules, cloud clearance, in-flight visibility, and the pilot controller glossary including standard ATC phraseology and communication.
b) PICs and VOs must have in their possession a current 14 CFR 91.17, Alcohol or Drugs, test as applies to PICs and VOs.
c) AVO's primary duty is to see and avoid all other aircraft traffic, stay clear ofall other building, structures and obstacles.
d) AVO'ssecondarydutyistooperatetheUAS'sequipmentincludingcameras,sensors, radio communications as well as perform anything activities that may affectthe UAS PIC's primary duty.
UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 6 e) The UAS Flight Director shall maintain a file for each PIC and VO which shall include copies ofFAA certifications, training records, etc. This file canbe reviewed in accordance with current Federal policies and procedures. 

### 1.4 Scheduling a) To maintain a level ofproficiency UAS personnel will be required as part oftheir continued participation to attend online training updates as they are made available. UAS personnel training will be coordinated through the UASFlight Director and announced in advance for scheduling purposes for participating personnel. 1.5 Miscellaneous

UAVSARelease 1.4 9UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation Page } a) Requests for immediate UAS flight launch, support and assistance will be responded to by the Flight Director. Should the request involve an immediate threat to life, or property, an Flying V trained UAS PIC is authorized to accept or decline suchrequest basedonpreviously approved authorization ortheir flight and operations experience. Proper policy and procedure, as well as FAA regulations shall be followed when accepting emergencies.
b) Complaints or inquiries regarding UAS operations shall be referred to Flying V's Flight Director for immediate cure and accountability then referred to the Flying V president.

2.1 Safety Policy Flying V is committed to promoting a safe and healthy workplace, including: a) Personnel will at all times protect and prevent damage to equipment, the environment and property. b) Company culture ofopen reporting ofall safety hazards or incidents. c) The personnel will support all UAS safety training and awareness programs. d)The Flight Director is trained in conducting regular reviews ofsafety policies,procedures and practices with all personnel.
e) The Flight Director continuously monitors the UAS community at large to, ensure that best safety practices are incorporated into the Flying·V UAS flight operations.

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### Itis the duty ofevery personto contribute to the goal ofcontinued safe operations. This contribution may come inmany forms and always includes operating in the safest manner practical and never taking unnecessary extreme risks. g) Any safety hazards, whetherprocedural, operational ormaintenance related should be identified ifpossible before an incident occurs. Any suggestions inthe interest ofsafety should be made directly to the UAS Flight Director as soon as known.

UAVSARelease 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 7 Ifany UAS PICs, VOs or other personnel has knowledge ofunsafe or dangerous acts committed by anyone, the UAS Flight Director is to be notified immediately so that corrective action(s) may betaken. Hazards requiring immediate attention will be brought 

### to the attention ofthe Flight Director verbally and without delay. 

### 2.2OperationalHazardandOccurrence Report eOHOR) andInvestigations Occurrences are unplanned safety related events, including accidents and incidents that could impact safety orbecome a hazard that may be cause ofpotential harm. a) The OHORconcept provides a mechanism to report hazards and occurrences, real and perceived, to those responsible for Flying V and operations.
b) There is no specific format for the OHOR as the information provided is what is important, not the format and should be used withouthesitationto report any anticipated, current, or experienced safety hazards, or occurrence. OHORcanbe submitted anonymously to the FlightDirectorto get the matterproper attention.

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### 1 c) Every hazard and/or occurrence that involves UAS will be investigated with the results and corrective action taken communicated to Flying V personnel. The investigation will be conducted by the FlightDirector and Personnel underthe direction ofFlying V's officers orpersonnel whohave the

### technical skill necessary to perform correct actions. d) UAS operational Hazards requiring immediate attention will be brought to the attention ofthe Flight Director, verbally, without delay firstly, then to the attention ofFlying V. 

### e) ALL FLYING VPERSONNELARE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO CORRECTANY POSSIBLE HAZARD OR HAZARDOUS CONDITION WHERE AN OPINION OR DELAY MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH. The Flight Director will be notified immediately ASAP in such situations.
23The Flying VPresident, Flight Director, Safety Officer, PIC, VO and all personnel are all responsible forthefollowing time ofchange, monthly, qoortedy and

### yearly activities: a) Ensuring that UAS flight operations personnel understand applicable regulatory requirements, standards and organizational safety policies and procedures. (M) b) Observe and direct safety educational programs by monitoring all procedures. (Q) 

### c) Observe standards and bestpractices how they impact UAS operational safety. (M)

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### ofTransportation Page 1 d) Communicateallreportedsafetyrelatedproblemsandthecorrectiveactiontakenandthe proper procedures for handling that problem should be discussed and documented. (M)
e) All safety incidents should be circulated with pertinent safety information. (TOC) f) All safety incidents should be circulated with emergency safety bulletins. (TOC)

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### 8 g) Place any electroniccopies ofsafety information or bulletins onFlying V's UAS website for personnel access. (TOC) 

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### personneL 23 Medical Factors a) UAS PICs, VOs and participating personnel shall only deploy the UAS when rested and emotionally prepared for the tasks at hand. b) Physical illness,exhaustion,emotional problems,etc.,can seriously impairs udgment,memory 

### and alertness. The safest rule 

### isnot toact as a UASPIC orVO when suffering from any ofthe above. PICs, VOs and participating personnel are expected to "stand down" when these problems could reasonably be expected to affect their ability to perform UAS flight operations.

UAVSA Release 1.4 13UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S.**Departm~nt** of'frnl'lsportation Page 1 c) A self-assessment ofphysical condition shall be made by all personnel before or during pre- flight activities. d) Performance canbe seriously hampered by prescription and over the counter drugs.The Flight Director will be advised anytime such drugs are being taken. Ifit is determined thatthe medicationbeing taken could hamper a flight operations team memberthatperson shall be prohibited from all flight operation exercises for a time period ofno less than 48 hours.
e) No personnel shall act as a UAS PIC within eighteenhours after consumption ofany alcoholic beverage, while underthe influence ofalcohol, orwhile consuming an alcohol concentration of0.04% (FAR 91.17)


### 3.Training 3.1 Objective The key to continued safe operations is by maintaining a professional level of competency. The first step in this process is establishing minimum qualifications and the second step involves training personnel, "employees"to acceptable levels offlight operations competency. 3.2 On-site Basic Instructors a) FAAcertified private pilots will be given instructor duties. Such duties can include developing training courses, provide full knowledge training and employee evaluation and documentation.
b) Duties for the training ofnew employees falls upon the UAS Flight Directoror PIC that has the most flight logged time. UAS equipment and operations

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### Training Plans a) All employees will have a UAS training plan on file that outlines training objectives. This training plan will be held in conjunction with an employees, personnel training file. b) Flying V approved training plan can be 

### developed by the Flying VFlight Director, the education staffor outside 3rd parties. "C) 

### All UAS deployments orexercises will be

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### count toward an employee, personnel's time in operations training. d) It

### is the employee, personal's responsibility to verify their training file contains all pertinent information.
3.4Initial Training a) Upon acceptance by the Flight Directoras the education source, the Flight Director shall review FAA UAS operations requirements at FAA.gov, review UAS flight, user and other manufactures guidelines and manuals and review B Flying V's 333 Exemption grant for UAS restrictions and directives.

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### b) The PIC and VO must have completed sufficienttraining to communicate to alerts, directives or instructions required to remain clearofconflicting traffic. This training at a minimum shall include knowledge ofthe rules and responsibilities 

### described in l4CFR 91.111, Operating NearOtherAircraft; 14CFR91.113, Right-qt.-Way Rules: ExceptWater Operations; and 14 CFR 91.155, BaskVFR Weather Minimums; knowledge ofairtraffic and radio communications, including the use ofapprovedATC/pilot phraseology; and knowledge ofappropriate sections ofthe Aeronautieal Information Manual.
c) UAS PIC must enroll in (fixed wing) training to obtain their private or sport pilot license/certificate ifnot already in possession.
d) UAS PICs who fail to successfully complete the initial Flying V Flight Director's training program may be re-scheduled for additional UAS training.
e) After a PIC has received their FAAprivate or sportpilot's license but before a PIC can provide UAS training to employees, they must complete at least 8 hours offlight training with the Flight Director for proficiency offlight training exercises and airframe knowledge. This mustbe accomplished to demonstrate their ability and general knowledge ofUAS.
3.5 RecurrentTraining a) Students who do nothave any documented training or flight time within a span of90 days will have to attend Flying V's UAS update training proficiency programs.

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c) Students are encouraged to attend all UAS training opportunities and participate in FAA sponsored safety seminars.
d) Training shall be conducted at Flying V locations and follow the Flight Director's flights provisions within the COA.

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## r Cafl-out Operations Procedures a) The Flight Directorwill contactthe PIC and VO to meet atthe fight and mission locations. b) The PIC and flight operations personnel are responsible for transporting the UAS and the required equipment to the location and setup the base ofoperations.

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### UAVSARelease 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 c) Upon arriving at the requested location the UAS PIC will contactthe Flight Director and receive a briefing on the training mission. d) The PIC will make an on location determination ofthe UAS,equipment and personnel required to perform the requested mission safely within Flying V's and the FAA policies and procedures. e) If

### the PIC determines that the use ofthe UAS would violate safety measures, Flying V policy or directives then the PIC will inform the Flight Director ofthe potential conflict along with recommendations for modifying the requested mission to conform to safety measures and Flying V's policies and procedures. f) 

### Ifthis modification is a major change from the original approved mission, the PICwill 

### contact theFlightDirectorfordirection orrhowto proceed. g) Upon completion ofthe mission,the PIC will make a full report ofthe modified missjon**circumstance~** 

### and their concerns and issues associated with the flight

### to the Flight Director. h) PICs will have sole discretion for declaring safety, Flying V or FAA rules violations. i) Ifa PIC determines that a requested mission would violate Flying V or FAA rules or endanger personnel and civilians, then the PlCwiltrespectfully inform the Flight Director ofthe reasons for refusing to operate the UAS.

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### j) The PIC's has the final and absolute authority to cancel or abandon a mission because ofsafety circumstances it is the decision ofthe PIC only.
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### thatthe requestedmissicm may potentjally**dam~ethe** 

### UAS or its associated equipmentthe PIC will inform the Flight Directoroftheir concerns and may or may not chose to cancel the mission. 

### 4.2 Flight Boundaries Although there may be requests for UAS support outside the boundaries ofmission, no person at any level in the chain ofcommand has the authorization to authorize deployment outside ofthe COA. Any mission requests for such uses are restricted from flight until

# anew COA is submitted to the FAA and by the Flight Director and approved for such flight. a) At no time shall UAS support be granted outsidethe flight plan orCOA without the flight Director first obtaining anemergency FAA- COA approval. b) Information regarding flight boundaries can be found inthe FAA-COA and the use ofthe NAS National Airspace System.
c) Maximum mission altitude shall not ever, under any circumstances exceed 400' (AGL) perthe FAA COA.
43 Minimum Personnel Requirements

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### 1 Due to the nature ofthe Flying V UAS**missions~** the minimum personnel required for any mission will bethe UAS PIC and VO. Under no circumstances will a PIC attemptto complete a deployment ormission alone. 

### 4.4 Personnel Responsibilities for Deployments "OPEN COMMUNCATIONS ACHIEVES SAFE OPERATIONS" 

### a)TheUAS PIC I. The PIC is directly responsible for safety and is the final authority overthe actual mission operations ofthe UAS.

II. UAS PICs have absolute authority to reject any missions based on personnel safety orviolation ofFlying V or FAA regulations.

III. No one has the authority, regardless oftheir position, to order a PIC to conduct a flight ofany type when, in the opinion ofthe PIC, the mission poses risk to personnel or is in violation ofFlying V orFAA regulations.

IV. PICs are responsible for compliance with this manual, Flying V policy and procedures and FAA regulations.

V. The PIC's primary duty during a mission is to operate the UAS safely and protect all and any ground personnel while accomplishing the goals ofthe mission.

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UAVSARelease 1.4 20UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 VI. PICs shall avoid any and all obstacles that will lessen flight safety during the miSSIOn.

VII. PICs shall be responsive to the requests ofthe VO in orderto accomplish the mission.

VIII.PICs shall be responsible for documentation ofeachmission updating flight logs and notating post flight UAS orequipment issues.
b) The UAS VO I. VOs shall see-and-avoid any obstacle that will lessen safety during all missions.

II. VOs are responsible forthe ground safety enforcement per-during and post miSSIOn.

III. Under rare and specific missions have high visibility, VOs shall operate any attached systems and accessories to the UAS such as cameras or sensor arrays.

IV. AVOs primary duty during a mission is to have continuous eyes-on the UAS during all modes ofoperation allowing the PIC to maintain complete focus onthe operation ofthe UAS.

V. VOs shall remain alert ofsuspicious persons oractivities on the ground and coordinate response by informing the Flight Director and other security and or

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### VI. VOs shall pmviae verbal commands and.monitor UAS flight position delivering radio flight safety updates as needed.
VII_ VOs.shalLupdate_and assist the PIC with safe operationalerts ofthe 

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VIII. VOs shall be responsible for assisting the PIC with completing all documentation ofeach mission and the updating offlight logs and othernotations.

Personal Equipment I. 

### PICsNOs shall wear eye sun protection at all times when required while the UAS is inflight to improvetheir line ofsight quality during a mission.

II. The Flight Director, PIC, VO and flight operations personnel should take necessary measures to deploy in a professionalmanner and assure thatthey are recognized via standard group colors.



### IlL PICs, VOs and personnel will takeinto**c~msideration** 

### the current weather conditions when planning a mission and wear appropriate clothing to deploy comfortably.

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### PICs, VOs and personnel should at all times take into consideration safe operation of the UAS when using radios or another communication electronic devices associated with fughtoperatiorts orthe mission. 5.0 

### Pre-Flight/Post-FlightActions 5.1 

### Inspections a) PICsNOs are both responsible for a thorough preflight inspection ofthe UAS and other important inspection operations with regards to UAS equipment. b) Before and after each mission deployment the PIC,VO and flight operations 

### personnel shall condU<.,1:athorough inspection oftheUAS in

### accordance with UAS instructions contained in the manufactures user's manual. 

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### all.pre-4eploy:ment operations needed such as UAS to radio calibration and ofbench testing processes to help insure a safe mission when deployed. d) Any issues found that could place the flight or ground personnel,the UAS or systems and equipment injeopardy ofsafe operations, shall be documented and resolved immediately prior to flight.

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### has been recognized that the use ofa checklist is a significantmethod to combat UAS accidents. Apre-flight checklist is contained atthe Base Station and will be utilized prior to each flight. f) 

### Any system and or physical equipment issues that cannotbe resolved through additional inspection and on-site testing may change the UAS's airworthy and ready status. g) Any system and or physical equipment issues that may have an impact on safety ofthe mission will change the UAS's airworthy and ready status to "Not Ready for Fight". All deployment and pre-flight issues with personnel or equipment must be resolved before flight.
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### Weather Before each deploymentthe Flight Director, PIC and or VO will ensure that he/she gathers enough information to make themselves familiar with the weather conditions exjsting**throughout~.** 

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### FlightDuration ofthe mission. a) The PIC shall utilize FAA approved weather resources to obtain the latest and most current weather conditions. b) An anemometer will be utilized at the mission location in order to better estimate the wind speed and determine ifit is within the flight performance envelope ofthe UAS being deployed.

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UAVSARelease 1.4 24UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S. Department ofTransportation Page 1 c) UAS PICs, VOs and flight operations personnel will use the Beaufort scale when making deployment decisions in regards to wind conditions. This scale canbe located in the UAS manufacture's user's manual. Ifnot visit: www.flyingv.noaa.gov/faq/tomado/ beaufort.html d) The weather conditions reported for the operation shall be recorded in the flight log pre and post flight.
e) The PIC shall ensure that the flights will occurwithin VFRweather requirements.


### 53 Planning a) The PIC, VO and flight and ground personnel shall familiarize themselves with all available information concerning the UAS deployment including, butnot limited to, the weather conditions, flight zone or area, hazards, and the mission goals.
b) PIC will ensurethat the location for take-offand emergency landing is adequate for safe UAS deployment and recovery. c) The take-off/landing location should be clearly markedand identifiable with electric lights, brightly colored shortcones orby otherappropriate methods. 

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### area**pre-mis.~ion** deployment and clearly mark and make all personnel aware ofits location. e) PICs will ensure that they are aware oftheir surroundings in the event that an emergency landing is necessary. This includes the ability to recover the UAS in UAVSA Release 1.4 25.UAVSA Release 1.4 U.S: DepartmentofTransportation Pagel encumbered areas.


### 5.4 Checklists a) PICs shall utilize checklists to ensure the highest level ofsafety.
b) Priorto flight, the flight log shall 

### be notated and other flight documents of record will be completed with important entries ofdata.


### 5.5 Maintenance a) Although there are few parts on the UAS that need servicing, it is necessary that the manufacturer's maintenance schedule is followed and properly documented.
b) Any issues that arise during maintenance that cannot be resolved by routine methods shall be forwarded to the manufacturer for further technical support and repair.

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### PICsNOs will ensure that no items are attached to the UAS priorto flight that are not required for safe operation and to complete the mission goal.

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# Pilot in Command (PIC) Operating Manual

PIC leadership rule is to assure that all Company equipmentmay only be operatedby approved Company employees and can only be used properly for internal or external Company business. PIC must always follow the Company Code ofConduct for the deployment and operation ofthe Company's UAS and its equipment. PIC must always follow all FAA Rules and Regulations for the safe flight and operations ofthe Company's UAS as defined below but not limitedto by these basic rules:
• PIC must always operate at or under 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL).
• PIC must always maintain Visual Line ofSight (VLS) at all times during flight operations.
• Maximum flight times will be no greaterthan 30 minutes flight time or with 25% battery power remaining, whichever occurs first. However, sUAS with hybrid power systems may extend the flight time in the air based on 25% ofremaining fuel on board.
• Ensure that no persons are an owedwithin 

### 500 feet ofthe area exceptthose consenting to be involved and necessary for filming or other approved application uses ofUAS.
• PIC must always be sure that the UAS is prepared for flight and that the batteries and or fuel on board is adequate to perform the intended flight and return safely under the UAS lost signal programming.
• PIC must always checkthe UAS FlightLog and Pilot'sLog for discrepancies and maintenance issues.
• PIC must always check local weatherofflight operations before launchingthe UAS.
• PIC must always fly with visual minimums under the Visual FlightRule (VFR).
• PIC is responsible for the continuous observation ofthe UAS using the unaided eye (with theexception ofcorrectivelenses}.
• PIC must ensure thatBench-Check list has been performed before aircraft arrives on-set.
• PIC must perform all Pre-Flights and Post Flight Check List.

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# Emergency Procedures
Additional Emergency Communication can be found in the Flight and Communications Manual.
A. ReviewEmergencyLanding Zones 1. PIC, VO and other Ground Managers review location for emergency landing Zone (ELZ) Locations in the Flight Envelope. 2. In anEmergency situation ifyou are able, bringtheUAS to the ELZ and land, ifnot, then land as soon as possible. 3. Ifmajor failures have occurredthat may endanger life or property, try and maneuver the UAS to any clear area and land immediately. B. Loss UAS ControlSignalwiththe PIC BaseTransmitter 

# ® 1. PIC Announce: "I have lost control ofthe UAS." a. Identify clear areas in case ofemergency landing, (Ifpossible, use visuals from transmitter.) Notify crew and participants through Voice, Radio orBullhorn. C. Emergency TransmitterControllerProtocol (each controller may have different locations for switches and flight attitude) 1. FlipAntenna Switch to High Power. 2. Ifin GPS Flip Switch to ATT Test Control 3. PIC regains control, immediately land UAS. (Ifthere is no response.) 4. Flip toggle switch from GPS to Manual 5. Flip Throttle Curve all the way to Closed Switch Position. 6. Slow movements (Try to regain control). 7. PIC regains control, immediately land UAS a. Notify and alert crew and participants through Radio and bullhorn. 8. PIC Announce: "I have control ofthe UAS" "Be alert, I'mlandingUAS

### oo.w." D. Wind orWeather Change Weather rapidly deteriorates; heavy rain, strong winds, poor visibility. 1. PIC notifies and alerts crew and participants through voice, radio, orbullhorn 2. PIC Announce: "Weather conditions below minimums"

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E. UAS Down Protocol
Ifthere are any injuries, call emergency services immediately @ 911. 

# g 1. PIC Announce: "UAS down" Make sure everyone is safe!
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# Company Protocol
1. All participants are required to call out "Safety Firsf' it they spot a problem or danger. 

### 2. The Company expects and requires all individuals 

### to be sober of mind and body. 3. A zero tolerance for all drugs and alcohol will be applied to everyone on location representing Company and any other participants. 4. All Company crew and staff involved with any and all UAS services are expected to have thoroughly reviewed the project, schedule, and project list prior to project. 5. All Company employees are expected to follow all Company protocols and Checklists. 6. 

### Be on location on time. 7. 

### Communicate all of the time with everyone involved in flight operations. 

### 8. Always make "Safety First" and have first aid kit at all operation locations. 9. 

### Never leave UAS batteries spent, charged or otherwise loose at any location and properly dispose of all failed batteries through proper channels. 10. Company staff and personnel must always maintain and high degree of professionalism, meaning following the Operations and Protocols as present by the PIC and or Location Director. 11

.Never leave locations until area has been fully policed and all trash, debris or disorder has been cleaned. 12. Report any unlawful or illegal request or action immediatelyto Company**gir~ct9r~** 

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### 13.1nspect, clean, organize, package, and take inventory of all UAS Company equipment at the completion of project. 14. Never leave fuel, matches, or any combustibles at locations. 15. Report lost or questionable misplaced equipment, supplies or other Company items of importance such as documents, logs, maps, etc.

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# Location Protocols

1. Before Aniving on Location a. Check NOTAMS b. ViewWeather and Pilot Reports i. AIRME.T ii. SIGMET c. Pre-Flight Weather Briefing and Forecast d. Inform ATC ofyour flight plan ifrequired 2. After Anival to Location a. Tum Cell Phones onVibrate and Airplane Mode. b. GreetProduction Team and Introduce the Company Team ·c. MakeFlightplan{ifNatAlready Discussed) andsettimef"Or F1:nal S-afety Briefing Before first takeoffw/ everyone on set. i. Inform Location Manager that area needs to be cleared ii. Flight and Educate onPre-Flight Checklist e. Confirm walkie-talkie for team is working properly ATC corns fully working prGfl0TJyu+1eed.ed. f. CheckWeather atLocal Weather Service g. Check andMark: i. WindDirection ii. Average wind iii. Relative Humidity iv. Outside Temperature h. Make Reference ofSuns Location and FlightPlan 3. ClearArea Protocol a. Set a perimeter for Take-Off b. A 200 foot Circle area mustbe clear ofpeople 'C. Rev1:ew FlightP:lan/ ShotList d. Identify and Clear Flight Area i. Walk Through OfEntire Flight AreaLook for Potential Hazards and Hidden Obstacles Along Flight path ii. PowerLines, Poles, Potential Magnetic Interference, Trees, Objects tl:mt-move

## mthe wind., W-itld l'Wltlel.s e. Locate best Base Station for Equipment f. 'LocatePilot Station for ClearVisualLine for shot. g. Identify Emergency LandingLocations throughout upcoming flight paths h. Ifthere are Hazards along flight Path find alternatives to get the shot. i. Record, writing concerns about upcoming flight andreview with the Location Manager. j. Record in writing**'~Alternative** Safe FlightPaths"UAVSA Release 1.1 'i U.S. Department ofTransportation Page2 k. Check Height Restrictions for upcoming FlightPath ofUAS s return to home feature l. Make Adjustment in Softwareby other means ifNecessary m. Review Data from Previous Flights n. Make Adjustments to Pilot Connection Channels for Best Connection 4. Start Final Check ForMulti-rotor a. See PIC Set Final ChecklistPDF b. AfterFinal Check ofUAS equipment call for final Safety Briefing w/ Location Manager and Set Crew 5. Final Safety Briefing a. Share w/ Location Manager and CrewPotential Hazards for upcoming shot. b. Ifthere are any changes to flight path thatneed to happen make recommendations for alternatives now. 6. UAS Limitations a. Height Restrictions b. DistanceRestrictions ·c. BatteryH1ght TimeL1m1iatwns d. Clear Line ofSight Rules e. Wind Tolerance f. Air CraftFlight Characteristics g. What to Expect w/ Sound from UAS }l, FAAR.egalatio:es .and**R.Y~s** a. Everyone on set needs to be on high Alert When UAS is cleared for Flight. i. Everyone on set that is available needs to keep eyes on UAS at all times ifpossible. ii. Identify Crew members that need to focus ontheirjobs and cannot give attention to UAS when inFlight. iii. Assign Crewto bethe eyes and warning system b. Emergency Procedures for Losing Control OfUAS i. Iffor any reason Control ofUAS is lost c. PIC- Loudly Announce i. I have no Control ofUAS ii. Everyone On SetEYES onUAS d. Start Reconnection Process. e. Make Sure Landing Area is Clear (go home function should start) 

### f. Everyone on set needs to have eyes onUAS at all times During Flight and maintain eye contact until UAS is back on Ground and powered down. g. Emergency Procedures ifUAS Crash Lands i. Make Sure Everyone is Safe h. Ifsomeone is injured immediately contact emergency services 

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### UA.'SUAVSARelease 1.1 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation Page3 j. Ifbattery is on fire, take action to put it out w/ Fire Kit located at Ground Station k. Ask Crew ifthey have any Final Questions I. Wrap upFinal Safety Meeting 7. Return to Ground Station and Prepare for Flight a. Final Check and Clearing ofFlightArea b. Final Meeting with VO and Gimbal Operator c.. Announce To Producer thatWe are Clear andReady for Take-Off d. 

## * * *Ifanything changes to Flight Planbefore flight orifWeather Changes. IE. Wind,SunDirection orPotential Hazards are Identified 8. Hold Flight a. LetProducer Knowwe arenotclearto fly b. Share Safety Concerns c. Re-ClearFlight Area- walk through and Restart ClearAreaProtocol 9. Gimbal Operatorand VO Arriving on set Set-Up Protocols a. Unload Gear from Vehicle b. Go Through Vehicle Checklist upon Arrival c. Check-inAll Gear to SetListPDF d. Tum Cell Phones on Vibrate and Airplane Mode. e. Start Scan 10. SetWalk Through a. Set a perimeter for Take-Off b. A 200 foot Circle area mustbe clear ofpeople c.. Review FlightPlan! ShotList d. Identify and ClearFlight Area e. Walk Through ofEntire FlightAreaLook for Potential Hazards and Hidden Obstacles AlongFlight path ifIdentified share withPIC f. PowerLines, Poles, Potential Magnetic Interference, Trees, Objects that move in the wind, Wind Tunnels g. Locate best Base Station for Equipment h. Locate Pilot Station for ClearVisual Line for shot. i. Identify Emergency Landing Locations throughout upcoming flight paths j. Ifthere are any Hazards along flight Pathfigure out alternatives to getthe shot. i. Write Down Concerns Share with PIC. ii. Write Down Alternative SafeFlightPaths k CheckHeightRestrictions for upcoming FlightPathofUAS s return to home feature 1. Make Adjustment through Software ifNecessary m. After PIC identifies flight Area Set up Base Station (refer to Base Station PDF for Locations for Tent Tablesand Chairs, Charging Station Setup and Tripod andMonitorPlacementUAVSARe1ease 1.1 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation Page4

n. All antennas installed and all pointing in correct directions o. SetUp Transmitters p. SetUp Charging Station q. Setup Pilot and Gimbal Monitors r. Setup and Balance Gimbal and Camera s. Camera Battery Full t SD card-Make sure Memory card has been formatted and is clear u. Remove lens cap/Clean lens/ PutLens Cap Back On 11. Battery Check a. Transmitters Pilot and Gimbal Operator i. Fully Charged 

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# Flight Communications Protocols

CommunicationsBriefmg: Safety Procedures and CommunicationProtocol A. Mayday 1. Mayday announcements are performed onlybythe PIC. 2. Mayday announcements force all filming operationstohalt andfor all crews and participants totake the necessaryprecautions and/or actions to locatethe UAS and, ifneeded, fmd shelter. 3. Mayday announcements force all UAS crewto immediatelylocate the UAS, direct others out ofits flight path, and/or ifneeded, direct themto shelter. B. Clearthe flight location 1. Clearthe flight location announcements are performedbythe location or UAS crew incharge. 2. Clearing the flight location announcements for emergencies such as frres, explosions or other life threating dangerous circumstances may be performedby police, security, fire personnel or any ofthe UAS or location crew. C. In-Flight Emergency 1. Land-Land-Land Announcements can be initiatedby any ofthe UAS crewbefore departure, in flight or any other conditionthat requires the pilotto immediately landthe UAS aircraft. 2. The UAS crew can at any time before or during a flight for whatever reason such as he or she feels or observes that the flight isunsafe, can announce, "Wehave a problem and needto land." D. Defining In-FlightEmergency 1. Any UAS crew member can call an In Fight Emergencyby Announcing tothe Pilot I PIC: "Wehave a problem and needto land." 2. "Stating a problem as·clear and concise as possible ''theneedtoland." 3. Pilot Announces Response: "Copy landing immediately." E. In-Flight Corrections and Announcements 1. Pilot loses orientation ofUAS In-flight. a. Pilot Announce: "UAS orientation lost." b. VO Announce: "Last seen position was__ ."UAVSA Release 1.42015
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2. Corrective Action a. PIC Announce: "use camerato fmd groundmarker." F. Signal is LostIn Flight a. Pilot Announce: "I have lost control ofUAS." b. Pilot Announce: "UAS is notresponding to mycommands." c. PIC Announce: "signal lost informing crews." G. Make all crews aware thatthe UAS signal is lost and to be onhigh alert. Organization andEquipment A. UAS Flight, ground crewteam andimportant location crew. i. PIC, UAS Pilot I Camera operator B. UAS TeamCommunication Equipment i. Hand Radios orwalkie talkies ii. Head Set w/Mics as required iii. Bullhorn for flight location Flight Announcements C. UAS CommunicationEquipment i. UAS BaseRadio Controller Communications Check A Sync Radio Channels 1. Test All Channels 1.Select one Channel for Flight Operations 2. Select one Channel for Emergency Backup B. Radio Communications Check 1. PIC Announce: Radio Check "Name and Position Radio Check" l.PIC, PilotIn Command 2. Camera Operator 3. Observer x (Number ofObservers) 4.Location Crew x (Number of"Required Only" Location Crew) ii. PIC Announce: "Wehave Radio Com" C. Bull Hom for theLocation Flight Announcements Check i. PIC Announce: "Flight and Crew Com Check" ii. Observer (On Radio) Announce: "Bull Hom Check Affirmative" iii. Location Crew (OnRadio) Announce: "Bull Hom Check Affirmative" D. Clear Communications must be established before each flight.

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Communications and Checks Prior to Takeoff A. BatteryCheck BeforeTakeoff i. PIC Announce: "Voltage Check
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____% ofbattery." ii. Observer Announce: Mark Voltage inPilot Log iii. Observer Announce: "RepeatVoltage, BeforeTakeoff'' afterimputing datainto pilot Log. iv. PIC Announce: "Powering UAS" 1.PIC Action: Plug in Batteries Redthan Black v. PIC Announce: "UAS Has power" vi. PIC Announce: "Battery Voltage on Monitor
____Volts" vii. Observer Respond: "Repeat Voltage, imputing voltage into Pilot Log." B. UAS to Ground Controller Pairing i. PIC Announce: Satellite Pairing 1.Activity: LED Description, "whatcolors are flashing" ex. Purple-GPS

Yellow-Attitude mode 2.After GPS locks andHome Pointisrecorded LED will Flash Green ii. PIC Announce: "Satellite Lock_10
__satellites, Home Base Recorded" iii. PIC Announce: "Cameraon?" iv. Camera Operator respond: "Camerais Recording, Batteries are good" C. Preparing for Takeoff i. PIC Announce: "Final Check ofFlight Area" ii. ObserverRespond: "
__ name __ Final Check Complete ready for Take Off' iii. Gimbal Operator: "
__ name_Final Check Completereadyfor Take Off." iv. PIC Announce: "Ready for Power." v. PIC Announce: "1 minuteto Power, Take Positions and Ready for Power." vi. Camera Operator: "CameraOperator in Position and Ready." vii. Observer Respond: "ObserverinPosition andReady for Power." viii. PIC Announce: "Clearfor Take-off, Powering Motors."

ix. PIC Announce: "Ready for Take Off, Final check offlight area x. Observer Respond: "
__ name __ Clear Ready for Take Off." xi. Camera Operator: "
__ name_" Clear Ready for Take Off." xii. PIC: "Clearto Powerup UAS." xiii. PIC Announce Loudly: "Powering Motors andTaking Off."UAVSA Release 1.4 2015
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InFlight Communications 1. Immediately aftertaking-off, at low level make sure you have full control ofUAS. i. PIC Announce: "Systems Check Complete Ready for Flight." ii. Camera Operator: "CameraReady." iii. PIC Announce:" Voltage on Monitor after take-off" iv. Observerrespond: "RepeatVoltage on Monitor." v. PIC: Ready to Initiate Flight Plan. vi. Observer Respond: "
__ name __ ready". vtl. Camera Operator: "
__ name__Cameraready for FlightPlan" viii. PIC: Starting Flight in 3, 2, 1" 2. Completing Flight Plan Return to Location or Base 1. Observer: "Negative Flight Plan." ii. PIC: Roger, UAS returning to Start Filming Position for a second pass Or iii. Observer: "FlightPlan Complete." iv. PIC: Roger, UAS returning to base for landing. 3. Landing Communication i. PIC announce loudly: "Landing UAS." ii. Camera Operator: "Roger, landing UAS, returning camerato center." iii. Camera Operator: "Cameracentered, ready landing gear." iv. PIC: "Landing gear down and locked, on-fmal." v. PIC: "Clear Landing zone. vi. Observer: "Landing zone clear." vii. Camera Operator: "Landing check." viii. PIC: motors offUAVSA Release 1.42015

4. After motors shut-offinitiate post flight checklist In Flight- Observer Commands i. Observer: Relays info to Pilot I PIC ii. Observer: Announce Altitude every 20 feet in elevation change -if required IfUAS is getting out ofsight orhard to locate. iii. Observer: "U AS VLOS problem, losing line ofsight." iv. Observer: Lost UAS, abort Flight Plan. v. Observer Announce: "Aircraft/Danger spotted, Abort Flight." Describe situation, direction and heading. vi. Pilot "Aircraft Landing immediately." vii. Observer Announce: "UAS spotted, Abort Flight. vm. Observer Announce: UAS in unapproved air-space, climb, descend, proceed (direction) immediately (as required) ix. Ovserver: "UAS is in view, landing immediately."UAVSARelease 1.1 

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# Departing Location Protocols

A. PIC: Inform ATC ofCompletion ofFlight Plan ifNecessary B. Final Measure Weather and Check and MarkPilot's and Operation's Log. WindDirection Wind Velocity Relative Humidity Barometric Pressure Outside Temperature FlightDuration FlightPerformance C. RecordFlightNotes, and UAS Performance (energy consumed). 

### D. Safety Debriefing ofFlight and Operations Crews. 

### E. BreakdownUAS and Place in Travel Safety Case. F. Crew: Carefully PackGear and other locationEssentials. 1. Gear Checklist in Each Case 2. Make sure each Case has all equipment 3. Refer to each CasePackaging Slip (PDF located in each Case) G. Case Checklist 1. Make sure all Cases brought to set are accounted for andMark on Checklist. H. After each Operations all Company Team are require to attend a Safety Debriefing. I. Team Meeting to Discuss Flight what was done correctly and what couldhave beenbetter executed. 

### J. Review All Communications andDiscuss Improvements, Failures and Edits for the Next**Fli~ht** Operations. K. Review Company Protocols and Discuss Edits, Changes and or Additions to the Various Flight and Operations Protocols. L. Discuss with the Team ifthe Base Camp Diagram and the Tent Location was laid outproperly and could itbe improved for the NextProject.UAVSARelease 1.1 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation Pagel 

# Transmitter Protocols

Ground Station Setup Checklist A. PIC Operator 1. Unit: Check Transmitter for Damage 2. Battery: Check for Full Voltage Battery Packs (Test with Proper Battery Testing Unit for Actuals) B. Remove Transmitter from Case, Inspectfor damage Cracks, Antenna Secure, switches, nobs, stick work properly. C. Make Sure All Switches are in StartPositions (All switches flipped awayfrom operator) LD and RD are Center D. Power On Unit Take note ofVoltage and Time E. Make Sure the correct UAS model is selected under "model" Reset Timers (Timers are programmed to start when throttle is engaged) F. Make sure all Trims are Centered G. Connection, Test and Check UAS to Transmitter Parity H. Perform Antenna Strength Test onTransmit Gimbal Control I. PIC Operator 3. Unit: Transmitter Protocols (Transmitter make and model) 4. Battery: Check for Full Voltage on -Battery Packs (Test with ProperBattery Testing Unitfor Actuals) 

### J. Remove Transmitter from Case, Inspect for damage Cracks, Antenna Secure, switches, nobs, stick work properly. K. Make Sure All Switches are in StartPositions (All switches flipped awayfrom operator) LD and RD are Center L. Power On Unit (Take note ofVoltage and Time).**'f':~·** 

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### Make sure all Trims are Centered N. Make Sure Correct Video Downlink is selected 0. Reset Timers (Timers are programmed to start when you push start) P. PowerOffUnit Q. 

### Make Sure Antennas on Video Downlink are tight and secure R. 

### Power On Video Downlink S. Connection Test w/ Video DownlinkReceiver T. Perform Antenna Strength Test on Transmitter U. 

### Make sure Gimbal Functions are working correctly V. 

### Make sure Video Connection is clear and signal is strong.UAVSA Release 1.3 

# Pre-flight Checklist

A. Weather 1. Check weather to ensure safe operating conditions. B. Location 1. Check for nearest airport u. NotifY property manager ofarrival and daily expectations. 111. Checkproperty and surrounding areas for radio towers, buildings, power lines, and other obstructions. IV. Designate a safe takeoffand landing location. v. Clean up all trash and debris from area. C. Radios 1. Remove from case. u. Turn on radios. 111. Ensure radios are on proper aircraft model. IV. Ensure radios have properbattery voltage. v. Ensure radios are transmitting onproper frequencies. VI. Ensure radio switches are all operational. D. Ground stations 1. Remove from case. u. Plugbatteries into ground stations. m. Check antennas on ground stations for serviceability. IV. Turn on ground stations. v. Ensure ground stations are on proper receiving channels. E. Aircraft n. Remove aircraft from case. iii. Set up aircraft. IV. Check aircraft hardware for proper security. v. Check aircraft components for proper security. vi. Checkpropellers for any indications ofchips, cracks, or wear beyond safe serviceability. vn. Check camera for full battery. viii. Check camera for SD card.

1x. Check camera for clean lens.UAVSA Release 1.3

x. Secure camera in gimbal. x1. Check flight battery for proper overall voltage and voltage ofindividual cells. xii. Check video transmitter battery for proper overall voltage and voltage of individual cells. xiii. Plug in batteries and let aircraft initialize. x1v. Calibrate aircraft to location. xv. Ensure proper satellites acquired. xv1. Ensure OSD is displaying all accurate information. xvn. Tum on camera. xvm. Ensure operation ofcamera gimbal.

xtx. Ensure ground stations are receiving video signals from cameras.UAVSA Release 1.3 

# Post-flight Checklist

A. Aircraft 1. Unplug flight battery. ii. Unplug video transmitter battery. iii. Check aircrafttemperatures ofmotors and other electronics. 1v. Check hardware on aircraft to ensure tightness. v. Check propellers for any indications ofchips, cracks, or wear beyond safe serviceability. v1. Store aircraft in case. vn. Put batteries back into storage cases. B. Batteries 1. Check temperature ofbatteries. n. Checkbatteries for any indication ofswelling. iii. 

### Cheekoverall voltage ofbattery packs. 1v. Check individual cell voltages in battery packs. v. Putbatteries on storage charge. C. Camera i. Verify that recording has stopped. 11. Turn offcamera. iii. Remove camera from gimbal. D. Radios 1. Tum offradios. 11. Putradios back into cases. E. Ground stations 1. Turn offground stations. ii. Unplug batteries from ground stations. iii. Check antennas on ground stations for serviceability
. 1v. Pack ground stations into cases. F. Other 1. Cleanup all trash and debris in area. ii. Notify property owners ofdeparture.UAVSA Release 1.3 

# Equipment Checklist

A. Aircraft G. Laptop 1. Travel case 1. Power supply ii. Logbook 111. 2 camera mounting screws H. Spare parts 1. Propellers 1V. 2 battery trays 11. Zip ties 111. Super glue B. Batteries 1V. Double-sided tape l. Flightbatteries 11. Video transmitter v. Boom locks Vl. Velcro batteries iii. Velcro I. Tools 1. Battery voltage checkers C. Camera ii. Tool kit 1. Travel Case iii. Scissors 11. Batteries lV. Allen wrenches iii. Charger 1V. Lens cap v. Lens v. Infraredthermometer Vl. Soldering iron V11. Solder vi. Cleaning Cloths viii. Shrink tube vii. DustBlaster viii. Filters

1X. SD cards D. Ground stations 1. Monitors 11. Tripods 111. Antennas 1V. Batteries v. Battery adapter cables E. Radios 1. Travel case ii. Batteries 111. Charger F. Charger 1. Power supply 11. Power supply cable 111. Charger tv. Balanceboards v. Battery adapters