# SKY**NET UNMANED SYSTEMS**

**UAV OPERATIONS MANUAL**  **DOCUMENT NO. UAV**  **- MAN**  **- OPS**  **- 0001** 

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A November - 2014 ISSUED FOR REVIEW AB REV DATE DESCRIPTION ORIG CHK APPR

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### Table of Contents 

### 1. **INTRODUCTION ................................**  **................................ ................................**  **..... 4**  **2 SCOPE**  **................................ ................................**  **................................ ......................**  **5 3**  **SAFETY ................................**  **................................ ................................**  **.................... 6**  **4 OPERATIONS MANUAL EX**  **ECUTION ................................**  **................................ .**  **9 5**  **OPERATIONAL RESPONSI BILITIES**  **................................ ................................**  **... 9**  **6 GENERAL ADMINISTRATI**  **ON ................................**  **................................ .............**  **11 7**  **DOCUMENTATION AND VE RIFICATION**  **................................ ..........................**  **12 8**  **STOCK CONTROL SYSTEM ................................**  **................................ .................**  **12 9**  **MAIN TENANCE**  **................................ ................................**  **................................ .....**  **12 10**  **UAV OPERATING GUIDEL INES**  **................................ ................................**  **....... 14**  **11 GENERAL EMERGENCY OP**  **ERATIONS ................................**  **......................... 18**  **12 APPENDIXES**  **................................ ................................**  **................................ .......**  **20**

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## 1. **INTRODUCTION** The purpose of this document is to p rovide operating guidelines, minimum standards, and preferred methodologies that are to be followed by Sky Net personnel in the operation, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of UAV systems, to ensure their safe and effective operation in complian ce with accepted safety practices and applicable requirements . 

### The responsibilities of key personnel will be defined

along with the actions that shall be taken to ensure that all required reporting and specified quality assurance levels are achieved and ma intained.

 All personnel employed or contracted by this organization must sign this sheet as evidence of having read, understood and agreed to apply the procedures and data contained in this Operations Manual.  If this manual is reissued or revised they must resi gn, acknowledging review of the revision. **Printed Name**  **Signature Date**  **Printed Name**  **Signature Date**  Buddy- Box System Is a radio controlled (R/C) UAV system that has one transmitter operating as the

master controller, while a second transmitter is linked/slaved to it allow ing dual control of an aircraft. The operator of the master transmitter allows one or the other transmitter to control the aircraft through the use of a spring - loaded switch. The switch provides instantaneous transfer of control from one transmitter to the other. The buddy-box system is an efficient and effective means of achieving a position transfer of control from one pilot to another.

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## 2 **SCOPE** The scope of this document shall apply to all UAV activities performed by Company personnel to ensure that operations are managed efficiently and that they meet the Customer's requirements . It is intended that this manual will be issued to all UAV Supervisor s, UAV Supervisor s , Senior Pilot Technicians, and any other personnel who are in a position of making decisions regarding the operation and maintenance of Company UAV systems and auxiliary equipment. **Individual projects and individual locations m** **ay require differing approach es based on the**  **specific require ments of the project.**  EFS Essential Flight Systems are any systems or components necessary to maintain

stable flight within a model aircraft’s flight envelope. (This includes primary radio control systems and any stabilization or gyros required to maintain stability and heading in certain types of R/C aircraft that would be uncontrollable/unstable without their use). FPV First Person View (FPV) refers to the operation of a radio controlled (R/C)

aircraft using an onboard camera’s cockpit view to orient and control the aircraft. FPV Pilot Is an UAV pilot who is capable of maintaining stable flight of a UAV aircraft

within its intended flight envelope when flown using an onboard camera’s cockpit view as a First Person View from a remote aircraft without losing control or having a collision. Flight Envelope Flight Envelope is defined as the range of airspeeds, attitudes, and flight

maneuvers which a UAV aircraft can safely perform/operate for its intended use. FPV Spotter FPV Spotter is an experienced FPV UAV pilot who has been briefed by the

FPV pilot on the tasks, responsibilities and procedures involved in being a spotter; is capable and mature enough to perform the duties and is able to assume conventional VLOS control of the aircraft. NEFS Non- Essential Flight Systems are an y systems or components that are not necessary to maintain stable flight within the aircraft’s flight envelope. (This includes autopilot or stabilization systems that can be activated and deactivated in flight by the pilot without affecting stable flight). R/C Test Flight Radio/Controlled Test Flight requires an UAV Pilot to manually operate an R/C

transmitter to control a model aircraft’s flight path and determine if the aircraft is capable of maintaining stable flight within its flight envelope. VLOS Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) is the distance at which the pilot is able to

maintain visual contact with the aircraft and determine its orientation without enhancements other than corrective lenses. UAV An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone and also

referred to as an unpiloted aerial vehicle and a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard.

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## 3 **SAFETY** It is recognized that the day- to - day management of health and safety requires a high level of planning and control in the workplace by all employees to ensure that all w ork is completed in such a way that the level of risk is as low

as reasonably possible and that it conforms to Company safety targets . To this end a practical, constructive, and pro - active approach to health and safety is to be promoted at all times and among all levels of Company management and employees. UAV Operations are conducted both in an offshore marine environment and onshore industrial areas. Therefore , all employees are to be continuously aware of their own safety and the safety of their fellow em ployees . It is an essential component of their employment that they assume an active role in their health and safety responsibilities . Moreover, the identification of hazards, before they are introduced into or occur in the workplace, is to be identified and corrected as soon as possible. **CEO/Director** The CEO/Director has the overall responsibility for the company’s business performance and compliance. They will provide the necessary resources so that all operations and maintenance can be conducted to meet com

pany obligations, goals and objectives. The UAV Chief Controller is responsible for the following:  Ensuring that all equipment is installed and operated in accordance w ith accepted safe work practices,  Ensuring that all Company employee s and subcontractors are fully acquainted with the relevant safety regulations and perform their duties in accordance w ith them.  **(Offshore)** Ensuring that the Master of the vessel is advised and made aw are of any equipment that the operation of, or materials that the transport of, may require special precautions or additional safety regulations. The Client’s Representative is responsible for supporting the established safe working environment and is expected to champion a continuing awareness of the Occupational Health and Safety Policy The Maintenance Controller is the person appointed by the operator, and is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of company UAV in accordance with the manufacturer specifications. 

### The role and responsibilities of the Maintenance Controller are:

 control all company UAV maintenance, either scheduled or unscheduled;  Ensure personnel performing maintenance on the UAV are competent. The Maintenance Controller must keep a record of personnel permitted to perform maintenance. The company may choose to keep a record of qualifications;  develop, enforce and monitor UAV maintenance standards,  maintain a record of UAV service ability’s ,  ensure that specialist equipment items are serviceable,  maintain a thorough technical knowledge of the company UAV , Ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in the Maintenance Manual; and investigate all defects in the UAV . **Controller/Rem ote Pilot**  The controller/Remote Pilot in command of the aircraft is responsible for:

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 conduct of flight

– start to end;  Safe operation of the aircraft. 

### Note: depending on job specifications , other responsibilities m ay also be required to be added to this list

 All personnel (Sky

Net and subcontractors and other Company Representatives) shall attend an orientation and safety induction/briefing upon arrival on the job site  If any personnel certification for any project personnel is required, this shall be presented to the relevant Sky

Net personnel onboard.  The safety introduction of new persons on the job site will contain (but not be limited to) the following subjects:  Hot Work Permit  Use of spotters  Safety regulations  Sky Net has instituted a JSA (Job Safety Analysis form) and JSEA (Job Safety Environmental Analysis form) for all projects.  A JSA and a JSEA will be conducte d prior to the beginning of every flight or job site activity the UAV crew

is involved in and reviewed by any new personnel to the project prior to participation in any repetitive operations. The Sky Net **B** ehavior **B** ase **S** afety **I**NSPECTION Card program is modeled after the General Industry Safety Training Observation Program (STOP) developed through their Safety Auditing and Communication Process and is all about people thinking and talking with people about safety . It is based on observing people while they work, reinforcing safe work practices and correcting unsafe acts and conditions. The STOP Work program assists in safety excellence by making safe behavior and w orkplace conditions part of the work culture. Any person directly involved in the operations can order an “ALL STOP”. All operators involved in the activity must comply immediately. The reason(s) for the stop w ill be investigated, and once the problem is resolved and all parties agree that the operations can recommence, the Sky Net Foreman will authorize a resumption of the activity. No one other than the Sky Net Foreman is authorized to start or re - start any activity. Depending on the reason for the “ALL STOP” call, the Sky Net Flight Officer may consult with the Sky Net project manager and/or the Client Representative prior to resumption of the operations taking place. An accident is any event which results in human injury or damage to property, or the possibility of such injury or damage to propert y . This definition also takes into account near- miss situations which do not result in injury or damage but have the potential to do so. **For the purposes of accident prevention it is important to record and investigate all accidents and near****** **misses.** The purpose in investigating accidents and near- misses is: o To identify the immediate and contributing causes of the incident o To formulate a strategy in which a recurrence of the same incident will be prevented.

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Page 8 of 27 The immediate UAV Supervisor is in the best position to investigate the accident or near - miss due to their familiarity with the people involved the work area, and the methods of w ork, equipment, and 

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– circumstances involved . The UAV Supervisor is usually on the site and can begin the investigation soon after the time of the incident, an important factor in good investigation procedures. Effective accident investigations can be aided by utilizing the following equipment to assist in d ocumenting the incident:  Standardized report form  Camera  Recorded (w

ritten) witness statements. The immediate aim of an accident investigation is to obtain accurate and complete information about the circumstances and causes of the accident. The incident should be investigated as promptly as possible while the circumstances are fresh in the memory of all parties, and before any evidence is removed or destroyed. The ultimate objective is to prevent the occurrence of similar accidents in the future,  The questions asked during the investigation should be designed to:  Obtain information about the date, time, and location of the incident,  Obtain details about the injured person and w itnesses,  Determine property damage,  Identify what tools, machinery, and protective equipment were in use, and  Obtain information which will enable the cause(s) of the incident to be identified. Witnesses should be interviewed individually and asked to state the conditions present before and up to the incident occurring, and to describe the incident itself . Each witness should provide a recorded (w ritten) statement. The Accident Incident Report form should be used to aid the UAV Supervisor in attaining consistency in accident reporting. 

### Utilization of **Sky Net**  **RCA (Root Cause Analysis) form is required for investigations.**  Unless the UAV Supervisor was present prior to and during the incident, the bulk of the information that can be obtained will relate to the position of equipment, visible damage, etc. When questioning witnesses and the injured person, it is important that the UAV Supervisor distinguish between what these witnesses saw and did, and what they assumed happened . If the report identifies unsafe acts, then the recommendations could include:  Im p UAV ed training and instruction of employees,  Im p UAV ed training and instruction of UAV Supervisor s,  A change in current safety procedures, and/or  Increased warning signs.

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 Unsafe conditions can be countered by:  Increased maintenance,  Im p UAV ed housekeeping,  Im p UAV ed machinery design,  P UAV ision of safety equipment, and  Use of less hazardous substances. The holding of safety meetings is an essential part of the implementation of the Company’s HSE Policy . Notwithstanding the diff

iculty of assembling all personnel while engaged in 24 hour operations, at least one safety meeting shall be held during each crewing cycle . In the event of an accident or a near miss occurring, a special safety meeting shall be convened as soon as possible afterwards . This is to examine the causes of the incident and to determine if changes in operating procedures are required to minimize the chance of re - occurrence. The composition of the safety meeting can be flexible . Apart from designated Safety Repres entatives, it is desirable that the maximum number of those involved in the day to day running of operations be present . The objects of the meetings are tw of old:  To review

existing procedures to detect any weaknesses, and  To formulate new or modified procedures that will impUAV e safety and efficiency. The meetings should be conducted as a forum in which all personnel have the opportunity to express, comment, or put forward suggestions. Safety Meetings shall be recorded in t he Daily UAV log . Brief minutes are to be prepared by the Safety Representative, covering points raised and proposed action, and are to be retained as the permanent record of the meeting. The Company considers sleep deprivation as a serious safety issue . People who are sleep deprived are not as alert and aware of their surroundings as they should be and this may lead to accidents . The Company believes that without proper rest, employees are a danger to themselves as well as others, and that equipment may be damaged . The Company has therefore, established a guideline that the number of hours worked by an employee in any given shift must be balanced w ith a number of hours of quality rest. Therefore, all work shall be planned such that each employee w ill not be required to work more than a 12 hour work period, which shall be follow ed by a minimum 8 hour period of quality rest . If a crew is required to be on standby for a number of hours before an operation begins, this time shall be taken into account as part of the 12 - hour work period . In unusual circumstances where extended hours have to be worked, extreme care shall be taken and allowances shall be made for the effects of fatigue . Personnel shall not work back- to -back extended shifts . If manpower shortages become an issue, the UAV Supervisor shall let the Client and the Project Manager know that additional personnel are required to continue operations without causing undo fatigue to personnel. All personnel, while carrying out their duties, must ensure their own safety, safety of others, and equipment at all times. 

## 4 **Operations Manual Execution**  All Managers and UAV Supervisor s are to ensure that all personnel read the contents of the UAV operations Manual and ensure that a copy of the UAV operations is available to all personnel onboard the UAV vessel. 

## 5 **OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES** 

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Page 10 of 27 The Division Manager is ultimately responsible for all matters relating to the UAV division . **The** 

### UAV **Operations Manager**  **reports to the Division**  **Manager and**  **is responsible to ensure**  **:**  That all UAV operations are carried out in a safe manner.  The UAV personnel are q ualified and trained to perform the contractual obligations of jobs aw arded to the Sky

Net UAV division .  The equipment of the UAV division is maintained in a constant state of readiness to be available to go to work at all times.  The UAV project manager has all the resources and support required to fulfill the contractual obligations of the project they are assigned.  The business development personnel and the estimating personnel understand the capabilities of the UAV equipment and correctly interpret those capabilities in to the contracts they submit to our clients.  Monitor and promote the quality and craftsmanship of the work the UAV personnel perform on Sky Net UAV systems and client projects.  Maintain the UAV spares inventory system and keep adequate spares to complete the projects. **The Project Manager reports to the**  

### UAV **Operations Manager and**  **is responsible to ensure:**   That all UAV operations are carried out in a safe manner.  The equipment of the project is maintained in a constant state of readiness to be available to go to work at all times.  The business development personnel and the estimating personnel understand the capabilities of the UAV equipment and correctly interpret those capabilities in to the contracts they submit to our clients.  Monitor and promote the quality and craftsmanship of the work the UAV personnel perform on Sky Net UAV sys tems and client projects.  The UAV UAV Supervisor s and UAV crew under their control are fully aware of their responsibilities and understand the scope of w ork to be performed .  That all contractual requirements of the project are completed in a timely and professional manner with an emphasis on quality.  That all project procedures and equipment are reviewed and app UAV ed by

the client and the operations manager prior to the start of the job.  That all project equipment is delivered and tested prior to leaving the office .  That the client is informed of progress at all times.  That accident and dow n time notification protocol is followed at all times.  That all rental equipment is tracked and accounted for at all times.  That the UAV spares inventory system is up to date and keep adequate spares to complete the projects.  That all personnel under their supervision understand and adhere to all procedures as deta iled within the UAV Operations Manual. **UAV Supervisor**  **s prim arily report to the**  

### UAV **Flight Officer , who will report directly to the**  **project m anager**  **and the**  

### UAV **Operations Manager and are responsible to ensure:**   That all UAV operations are carried out in a safe manner.

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 The equipment of the UAV division is maintained in a constant state of readiness to be available to go to work at all times.  Monitor and promote the quality and craftsmanship of the work the UAV personnel perf orm on Sky Net UAV systems and client projects.  The UAV crew under their control is fully aware of their responsibilities and understands the scope of work to be performed .  Mentor and train the UAV Pilot Technicians assigned to them in the safe and proficient operation s and repair of the UAV system  Fill out personnel evaluations every project .  Maintain the constant work flow of personnel to keep the project on schedule.  The crew

maintains a clean orderly and safe work area at all times.  That all personnel time sheets and crew change requests are submitted to the office on time.  That JS EA’s are completed for every task.  That every crew

member under stands and participates in the BBS stop program.  That all rental equipment is tracked and accounted for at all times.  That the UAV spares inventory system is up to date and adequate spares are kept to complete the projects.  That all personnel under their supervision understand and adhere to all procedures as detailed w ithin the UAV Operations Manual.  That any deviation from the procedures in this manual or a job procedure is accompanied by method of change form signed by the client representative. **The Pilot Technician reports**  **to the UAV**  **Supervisor a**  **nd is responsible to ensure:**  That all UAV operations are carried out in a safe manner.  The equipment of the UAV division is maintained in a constant state of readiness to be available to go to work at all times.  the safe and proficient operation and repair of the UAV system  That JS EA’s are completed for every task.  That they participate in the BBS I stop program.  That they perform quality repairs and maintenance on the UAV system.  That they maintain a clean and safe w ork area at all times.  That they conduct them self in a professional manner at all times .  That they read the system manuals and this operation manual at every opportunity to better lean their craft.  That their time sheets and crew change requests are submitted to the office on time. 

## 6 **GENERAL ADMINISTRATION** The Daily UAV Log is to be completed every day that the UAV system is manned, irrespective of whether or not a flight has been completed that day.

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Page 12 of 27 In addition to information regarding personnel and work undertaken, the Daily Operations Log contains space to list client rechargeable items . This is particularly relevant for rental equipment; DVD’s , photographs or any items used which should be charged separately to the Client as defined by contract. The Daily Operations Log documents the works performed and is used to support invoicing the client, the Client’s Representative must sign it. On each flight the Pre / Post Flight Checklist should be completed by the UAV Supervisor and a Pilot Technician, to ensure that the UAV is fully operational prior to launching and also to ascertain if any maintenance is required when the UAV is recovered . The completed Pre / Post Flight checklist should be filed and retained w ith the system. 

## 7 **Documentation And Verification** Video pictures from the UAV cameras will be recorded onto Micro SD Cards or DVR in NTSC format of all UAV activities and surveys or as requested by the client (from launch to recovery, until the return, or task specific).Typically, during the operations, either the B&W or Color Camera will be recorded. Irrespective of the foregoing, a continuous “black-box” recording will be made of either the B & W or color camera . Ten tapes, each of 2 hours duration, will be continuously rotated, to p rovide up to 20 hours of historic camera image. The UAV will be at an all stop w ith an identifying f

eature in the video as the video header is read. 

### The DVD recording shall be checked for audio and video quality. If the quality is good w ork can begin . 

## 8 **Stock Control System**  The procedure for controlling the stock / stores level for the UAV system is as follows: Stock control is an essential part of good housekeeping. Well- kept stock records will ensure that parts required for the maintenance of the UAV systems are always available when needed, and are able to be found quickly. The master inventory list is a complete manifest of all the stock to be held w ith UAV systems. The list should be referenced for an explanation of how to use it. Any person removing or replacing stock from the UAV system shall com plete this sheet and it should be kept on the wall at the entrance of the stores container on a clipboard. At the end of each shift it is the responsibility of the UAV Supervisor to ensure that the information on the daily stock movement sheet is transferred to the stock control sheets located at the back of each stock master sheet . Fault Reports are used to track used parts during repairs; the information from these reports shall be transferred to permanent reorder forms. The stock con

trol sheet will record all stock movements and when completed will indicate to the UAV Supervisor when stock requires to be re - ordered. A benchmark for the re - ordering of stock items should be 50% of the maximum stock levels. This will allow time for shipment of replacement items. 

## 9 **Maintenance** All electrical equipment is to be maintained in a good, safe working condition.

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Page 13 of 27 All UAV systems operated by the Company have voltages associated with them. To ensure the safety of both the equipment and, more importantly, the personnel who operate and maintain the equipment, regular functional checks systems are to be performed to ensure that they are functioning correctly. Prior to carrying out any electrical maintenance or repair w ork, the technician who is going to perform the work shall fully satisfy himself that the equipment has been correctly isolated and that all other precautions and checks have been completed. Whenever it is necessary for a piece of equipment to remain energized whi le it is being worked on, there shall always to be a minimum of tw o (2) technicians in the immediate vicinity to shut down the equipment in case of electrical shock. The Company has implemented a planned maintenance system to en sure reliable operation of the systems. The success or failure of the planned maintenance program is directly related to the knowledge and conscientiousness of the personnel doing the maintenance . It is emphasized that this program requires its full knowle dge by the entire crew and their total participation in it. Copies of the records from the planned maintenance system are to be forw arded to the UAV Operations manager. It is recognized that there are at least three occasions when modifications to the system are required:  When there is an equipment malfunction and a modification is required to quickly correct a defect so that the equipment can continue to operate.  When modifications are carried out to meet additional client or project s pecific requirements.  When modifications are made to the equipment to impUAV e performance or reliability. If, at any time, it is necessary to alter the configuration of any system from the standard, the following steps are to be taken.  Photocopy the releva nt drawing from the manual and redline the changes . The redline drawing is to be inserted in the manual along with the original . At no time is the original to be altered . If a photocopier is not available, a hand drawn sketch will suffice.  A copy of the drawing showing the changes and a report stating the reason for the changes is to be sent to the administrative office.  Enter the relevant information into a Field Change Notice and send the form to the UAV Operations manager The spares inventory associated w ith each UAV system is to be maintained, with all usage recorded . Each system is to have a spares inventory maintained and updated by the UAV Supervisor . All items consumed shall be replaced as described herein. All defective equipment is to be inspected and evaluated for possible repair at the w orksite and not be left for when the system is "back at the office ” . This achieves three objectives:  The equipment remains with the UAV  Technicians gain insight and knowledge about the equipment that they are operating and maintaining .

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 Repair costs can be minimized if it is not possible to repair the equipment offshore, as a complete evaluation of the item has already been completed and a second analysis will not have to be performed . An Unserviceable Equipment Tag is to be attached to the component detailing all the information found . A detailed fault analysis is also to be attached . The Unserviceable Equipment Tag and the detailed fault analysis shall accompany the equipment if it is dispatched to the onshore support base for repair. 

## 10 **UAV Operating Guidelines**  The 

### UAV Supervisor shall ensure that the UAV system are operated and maintained within the manufacturers’ specifications and according to Company procedures . UAV systems are only to be operated by Company employees or other personnel under the Company’s direct control. The decision as to whether the environmental conditions are suitable for launch, recovery, and operation of the UAV is the sole responsibility of C om pany’s 

### UAV Supervisor If, in the opinion of the 

### UAV Supervisor weather conditions , or any other circumstances present a hazard to personnel or the equipment, then the client's representative is to be notified. After launch, the suitability of w eather co nditions for continuing UAV operations will be at the discretion of the 

### UAV supervisor Before a task can be carried out a feasibility check must be performed to ensure it is within the scope of the UOC. A num

bered box indicates there are steps to consider. The corresponding steps are listed below . A red box indicates the task cannot proceed.

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Yes

Task Request Received 2. Is it safe? Perform a Jo b Sa fety Assessment Proceed

Yes No

1. Is It legal Yes No Yes 4. Is it Safe? Co mplete Risk Matrix

3. Would an Area Approval make it legal 5. Apply for an Area Approval. Ist he Area Approval is granted?

No Yes No

 Within all conditions listed in the schedule for the UOC  400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)  Outside Controlled airspace/restricted airspace  Greater than 1 Nautical Miles (NM) from a registered aerodrome  Outside populous area  More than 30metres from people not involved in operation  Visual line of sight (VLOS)  Day Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)  Not prohibited by any other State or Federal Regulation A Job Safety Assessment must be performed prior to conducting any task. Note

– A single task may consist of a number of flights

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Page 16 of 27 The Job Sa fety Assessment wo uld normally be performed during the feasibility planning phase to determine if the flight is viable and validated on the day prior to the first flight. This is whe n assumptions made during the initial Job Safety Assessment (such as forec ast we ather/wind, location of persons etc.) are validated. As a minimum the Job Safety Assessment must consider the following:  Gathering the necessary maps and charts (either hard copy or electronic) for the area  Determining the weather is suitable for the machine and the operation  Revie wing the NOTAMs related to the operations area  Possibility of person moving into the area of operation or landing area during flight  footpath, or other rights of way  Suitable take - off and landing areas (including alternate landing area)  Ability to maintain 30m separation from the public  Obstructions (Buildings Trees etc.)  Possible radio interference (power lines, antennas etc.)  Ability to maintain visual line of sight  Controllers ability matches location/task  Permission from land owner  Privacy  Local restrictions, by laws,  Need for signage 

### 3. **Would an Area Approval make it legal?** Inside controlled airspace however, outside 1 NM of an aerodrome and not within the approach and departure path for a runway of an aerodrome (Not within a 5 mile range of airport) . 

### 4. **Is it safe?** Com plete the Risk Assessment Matrix at Appendix seven. Note - this will form part of an Area Approval application The relationship between the Client and the Company at the w orksite is very important and should be dealt with in a professional manner . It is the UAV Supervisor’s responsibility to establish good open communications with the Client and/or their representative(s) on site, as the relationship betw een Com pany personnel (particularly the UAV Supervisor) and the Client's Representative can have a direct commercial impact on the project.

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### UAV Supervisor is responsible for producing the results required by the Contract or Work Orders issued by the Client and agreed to by Company, and by Company’s procedures . If a Client has unrealistic expectations, or makes unrealistic demands of the UAV or of Company’s emp loyees, it is the 

### UAV Supervisor responsibility to explain to the client the operational and/or technical limitations of the equipment and the personnel. UAV Technicians are to direct the Client's Representative to the UAV Supervisor if they are approache d with operational or technical queries regarding the w ork being undertaken by the Company . At no time will any UAV employee other than the 

### UAV Supervisor state any operational readiness or technical statement regarding UAV capabilities or job progress status to the C lient representative. Prior to each flight, all UAV crew mem bers and other personnel who may be directly involved in the forthcoming UAV operation shall be briefed . The items that shall be discussed include, but are not limited to:  The tasks that are to be undertaken during the flight ,  Any special operating procedures necessitated by the specific task or operation,  Any unusual hazards or environmental conditions that are anticipated to be encountered and w hat their effect may be on the safety of the vehicle,  Any special safety requirements,  Any planned or other simultaneous operations which may interfere or restrict the planned tasks to be accomplished. On the completion of each flight, the UAV Supervisor shall debrief all me mb ers of the crew, collect flight data, and discuss any problems that may have arisen during the operation. Prior to the UAV system being deployed, a complete set of system functional checks is to be carried out to ensure that all sub - systems are operating correctly, and if not, identify the sub - systems that are not completely operational so that their status is known prior to deployment. There may be circumstances when the vehicle will be deployed without being entirely operational, however the UAV Supervisor is to ensure that he is aware of the exact nature of any pre- existing deficiencies and how

they may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle. The Pre - Deployment Checklist is to be strictly adhered to and shall be signed off by the Technician(s) carrying out the checks prior to the UAV being deployed. On completion of the flight the UAV crew is to carry out the Post- D eployment checks . The purpose of these checks is to ensure that all systems are fully operational and if not, identify any problems that may have arisen during the flight so that they can then be rectified immediately and the UAV can be fully prepared for its next deployment. Prior to launching the UAV , the UAV Supervisor shall inform the Client's representative, and vessel master , of the impending launch, the proposed area of w ork, possible duration, and extent of activities. During all launch and recovery operations the UAV Supervisor mu st be present. Access of other personnel to the launch and recovery area is to be strictly limited to only those personnel directly involved in the operation. During deployment, when the UAV is in the water and en - route to the worksite, the UAV Supervisor shall consider the location and any other items that may be in the vicinity. He must also be aware of any

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Page 18 of 27 activities or simultaneous operations which may interfere or curtail the scope of w ork, etc., to ensure that the UAV can be easily recovered if the need arises and to reduce the possibility of entanglement. The following is a list of conditions that Company UAV ’s are to be operated within:  The Company’s equipment is to be operated only by Company personnel or personnel under the Com pany’s direct supervision,  Equipment shall not be operated in conditions exceeding manufacturer’s specifications,  The UAV Supervisor shall have the sole responsibility for determining w hether the conditions for operating the UAV are suitable, and his decision will be based on the following conditions:  Operational condition of equipment,  Deterioration factor of weather conditions, and Sea Current. 

## 11 **G eneral Emergency**  **Operations** It is vital that if either an equipment downtime or personnel accident occurs that the project manager and the 

### UAV Operation Manager is contacted immediately by any form of communication available It is also vital the Client's Representative and vessel Master is informed immediately. Action to be taken by the UAV Supervisor in this event is as follows:  Inform the Operations Manager and Client's Representative and set up direct lines of communication with the base. In any accident (equipment or personnel) the senior UAV person on shift will notify the UAV Operations Manager with an immediate phone call and a full w ritten report on forms ( Injury report, Incident or Near Miss Report) detailing the accident, its cause and effect. The following basic information will be required:  Date  Time  Circumstances  Steps (if any) to recover equipment  Flight logs  Any witnesses statements, e.g. Client, Captain etc. A rough working label may be employed during the recording, but this must contain as a minimum; tape no., date started and outline subject. On completion the following information is to be typed on the video label. **Front Label:** T itle/subject Date Structure/location Sky Net Logo Client Logo

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Page 19 of 27 **Side Label:** Num ber. T itle/subject. Date. Structure/location One video recorder for each UAV system will be used as a 'Black Box' record . This DVR should be recording continuously from the time the UAV enters the airspace until the time it exits the airspace . 

### Video Capture Photography Photographs should be taken of all anomalous items or areas of interest and as directed by the Inspection Coordinator. Care should be taken to ensure that the anomaly/area of interest would be in the shot. The number of photographs taken of a particular ar ea will depend on what is being photographed; take as many shots as are required to demonstrate the extent of the anomaly/area of interest. The photographic log will be filled in as each shot is taken. Information such as angle of shot, direction, video ti me, etc., should be inserted into the photo - log in order to aid orientation if the photographs are to be viewed at a later date . It is essential that the photo - log is accurate. The inspection database is the primary reporting tool and is designed to minimize the wo rkload of the data recorder. A brief outline of the capabilities of the inspection database system is included in third party operations manual. In the event that an anomaly (non- conformity) is found, a suitable status code is selected and the description field adjacent to the status code must be completed to specify the severity and location of the non - conformity. If necessary a supplementary report w ith sketches shall be produced to further describe the anomaly. The on- line data recorder is responsible for ensuring that the inspection task is carried out as specified in the work scope and in the current flight plan . The Data Recorder is also responsible for ensuring that the correct procedures are carried out regarding anomalous features. The on- line data recorder determines the speed of the inspection such that all the required data is logged at the fastest practicable inspection speed.

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## 12 **Appendixes** Register of Documents **Form No** 

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**Purpose Project Nam**  **e Project Number**  **SCOPE OF WORK to be preform ed by**  **SkyNet UA**

**S (a** **ttach SOW if requi red)**  DATE CLOSED CLOSED

BY **EQU IPM**  **ENT R**  **EQ UIREM**  **ENT S**  **list all equipment requirements** Desc rib e status of al l equipment re adiness, and pre-deployment testi ng. M ar k as cl osed wh en com pleted. S800 Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF GoPro H4 Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Tran smit ter Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF SD Cards Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Batteries (15000 mah )x 2 Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Battery Ch ar ging St ation Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Mi cro U SB Ch ar ging Cable Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Spare Propellers Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Video Mon it or Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Batteries for Mon it or Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Mo nit orC ables Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Allen Set Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Velcro Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Tool Ch est Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Cam era Stan d Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Spare Control Con sole Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Power Ch arger Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Ma nuals for Trou blesh ootin g Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF

**DJI Inspire**  DJI In spire 1 Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Tran mit ter Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Tablet Samsu ng Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Cables U SB Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF HDM I C alble Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Cam era System Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Spare Propellers Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Spare Battery Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Char ging St ation Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Spare SD Cards Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Laptop Computer Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF **HSE/ Spill**  **Kit I**  **nventory** status 2 X 10 LBS ABC Fire Ex ti ng uisher s NA 2/ 27/2015 2 Spare Hardh ats NA 2/ 27/2015 4 Spare Hardh ats NA 2/ 27/2015 4 Spare safety glasses (clear/tinted) NA 2/ 27/2015 Spare PPE (4 sets) NA 2/ 27/2015 Fir st Aid Kit NA 2/ 27/2015 Fall Arrestors (2) NA 2/ 27/2015 TrashB ags, 1 box NA 2/ 27/2015 ***Client to li**  **st any other item s required** * 2/ 27/2015 **PPE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS and**  **INVENT OR** 

**Y** No tes, (job PPE inv entory to include 1 spare per item p er staff) Ha rd Hat Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Safety Glasses (clear) Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Safety Glasses (sh aded) Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Steel Toe Sh oes Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Ear Protection Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF High Visability Vest or Cloth ing Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF Cold Weth erGear Yes 2/ 27/2015 JF ***Client to li**  **st any other item s required** * **Standard Job/Office Inventory** Laptop Computer wi thbacku p h ard driv e NA 2/ 27/2015 JF Printer S can ner NA 2/ 27/2015 JF CD Bur ner NA 2/ 27/2015 JF 200 CDs NA 2/ 27/2015 JF MC 101 Conduct Video Inspec ti on of Flare Tips FLA-012 & FLA 011. Conduc t Inspec ti on of T ank Vents inT

ank Far m **SkyNet Pre-Deploym ent Checklist**  To identi fy points requ ir ing actionan d clarificationprior to in it iat ing a project. Th is form is to be completed prior to deployment person ne l anmd assets NC RA Flar e Ti p Inspec tion

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