Motion Picture and Television 

Flight Operation Manual 

Daniel Shawn Standridge

253 Shady Grove Rd 

Sparta, MO 65753 

(409)223-2410 cell / (417)942-0070 FAX 

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Table of Contents 

1. Introduction

 A. Purpose 4

 B. Pilot/Operator Organization 4

 C. Persons Authorized 4

 D. Area of Operations 4

 E. Plan of Activities 5

 F. Permission to Operate 5

 G. Security 6

 H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 6

 I. Certification/Airworthiness 7

 J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 7

 K. Communications 8

 L. Accident Notification 8

 M. Recall/Stop Procedures 8

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 N. Aerobatic Competency 8

 O. Aerobatic Competency 9

2. Company Organization 

 A. Chief Pilot 9

 B. Pilot in Command 10

Appendix A

 1 List of Approved Pilots

 2 List of Approved Aircraft 

 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 

 4 Revision Letter (sample) 

Appendix B

 1 GRANT OF EXEMPTION (see attached)

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1. Introduction 

 A. Purpose 

 This manual has been developed Daniel Shawn Standridge, 

in conjunction with an application for exemption of the provisions 

of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. Daniel 

Shawn Standridge and other company personnel when 

applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and 

conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television 

flight operations are performed that require an exemption as 

mentioned above. 

 B. Pilot/Operator Organization

 Daniel Shawn Standridge - Pilot 

 253 Shady Grove Rd 

 Sparta Mo 65753 

 Daniel Shawn Standridge-Owner (409)223-2410 cell 

C. Persons Authorized

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 FAR 91.119 (c) is waived only with respect to those persons, 

vehicles and structures directly involved in the performance of the 

actual filming. The certificate holder shall ensure that no persons are 

allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be 

involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may 

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

be achieved and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an 

equivalent level of safety may be determined by the PIC and VOS’s 

evaluation of the filming production area to note terrain features, 

obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating 

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

event of an accident. 

D. Area of Operations 

 Daniel Shawn Standridge’s approved area of operations will 

be the continental United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. 

E. Plan of Activities 

 At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Daniel 

Shawn Standridge will submit a written plan of activities to the 

local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of 

activities should include the following: 

 . (1) Dates and times for all flights. 

 . (2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the 

filming production event. 

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 . (3) Name and phone number of person responsible for 

aircraft. 

 . (4) Make, model, and serial or N-number of aircraft to be 

used and type of airworthiness certificate, including category. 

 . (5) Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the 

filming production event, including any notation of external 

load endorsements or aerobatic competency, if required. 

 . (6) A statement that the exemption holder has obtained 

permission from property owners and/or local officials to 

conduct the filming production event. The list of those who 

gave permission must be made available to the inspector 

upon request from the exemption holder. 

 . (7) Signature of exemption holder or representative. 

 . (8) A description of the flight activity including maps or 

diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or State over 

which filming will be conducted and the minimum altitudes 

essential to accomplish the operations. 

The three (3) day notification equipments may be waived, 

however, the operator should contact the FSDO as soon as 

possible with this request and be prepared to explain in detail why 

the three (3) day notification is not practical. 

F. Permission to Operate 

 Before any flight operations is conducted at less than 500 

feet under the provisions of the exemption and this manual, the 

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operator will obtain permission to conduct these operations from 

property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. 

Persons from whom permission may be required are listed below: 

(1) Property owners

(2) Law enforcement officials

(3) Fire department officials

(4) Local, State and Federal government (5) Air traffic controlThe 

Daniel Shawn Standridge obtaining such permission will do so in 

writing whenever practical, however, verbal permission is 

acceptable otherwise. A standard permission form is provided in 

Appendix A and may be used when obtaining written permission. 

Daniel Shawn Standridge will assure a sufficient number of those 

forms are available at the job site. Written permission forms will 

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

and then turned into the chief pilot to be kept on file for a 

minimum of six (6) months. These forms will be made available 

for inspection by the FAA or other official personnel upon request. 

G. Security 

 Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with 

appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the 

area(s) of operation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. 

Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations 

should the area(s) become unsecured or for any other reason in 

the interest of safety. 

H. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

 Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of 

this manual, the pilot in command will conduct a briefing of all 

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procedures to participating personnel of the risks involved, 

emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during the 

filming production event. Personnel will also be briefed on 

additional provisions that may be issued by the FSDO that has 

geographic responsibility for the operational area, including the 

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

• Authorization for motion picture and television exemption and 

the attached special provisions 

• Operations manual

• Plan of activities

• Aircraft parking and starting • Taxi procedures

• Radio Communications

• Takeoff procedures 

• Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production 

event 

• Approach and landing procedures

• Recall procedures

• Emergency procedures 

• Risks to participating personnel

• How to control nonparticipating persons 

I. Certification/Airworthiness 

 Daniel Shawn Standridge DJI Phantom 2 vision + UAS 

used in operations requiring a exemption of FAR 91 .119 (b) and 

(c) for the purpose of filming will be properly licensed and 

registered with FAA. However, restricted category aircraft cannot 

be used as the filming "vehicle" in motion picture and television 

filming. Also, aircraft in the experimental category must have an 

airworthiness certificate issued for the purpose of exhibition in 

order to be used in motion picture and television filming. The 

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aircraft will be inspected before each flight. Other required tests 

and inspections will be performed as per Part 91 when necessary. 

The DJI Phantom 2 vision + will have a flight log containing 

upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates 

or times they must be performed. A section for discrepancies is 

also found in the flight log. The pilot in command will assure the 

aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all required 

inspections and maintenance has been completed before each 

flight. 

J. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 

 The pilot/operator shall establish and specify the minimum 

pilot requirements. Minimum requirements shall meet or exceed 

the following: 

 (1) A current U.S. Sport pilot certificate with ratings 

appropriate to the category, class and type (if applicable) of 

aircraft to be used under the terms of the exemption. 

(2) At least 10 hours logged as PIC and at least 20 hours 

logged as the PIC in the aircraft type.

(3) A minimum of 5 hours in the make and model UAS to be 

used under the exemption 

 4) In the event the operation to be conducted contains 

elements of an external-load operation, whether fixed or 

rotary wing operations, pilots used in the operation shall be 

qualified. This qualification may be obtained through a 

knowledge test (which may be oral and/written) and/or skill. 

The inspector or another company pilot approved by the 

geographically responsible FSDO who is qualified to carry 

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loads externally will give the test(s) which are similar to part 

133 requirements and cover the following subjects: 

 

 (a) Steps to be taken before starting operations, including a 

survey of the Flight area. 

(b) Proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the 

external load. 

(c) Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture 

operating procedures and the aircraft flight manual. 

(d) Proper instructions for flight and ground crew personnel. 

(e) Aircraft flight manual, pilot operations handbook, or a 

rotorcraft-load combination flight manual and limitations, if 

appropriate. 

K. Communications 

 Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, 

the pilot in command will formulate a plan to provide 

communications capability to all participants during the actual 

operation and filming. Oral, visual or radio communications may 

be used as long as it is effective and is capable of keeping the 

participants continuously appraised of the current status of the 

operation. 

L. AccidentNotification

 Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the 

NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would 

comply. 

M. Recall/Stop Procedures

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 Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be 

utilized to keep the participants continuously apprised of the 

current status of operation. 

N. Special Provisions

 The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in Daniel 

Shawn Standridge motion picture and television operations 

manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will 

not be jeopardized. 

The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or 

exemption will only be those specified in Daniel Shawn 

Standridge motion picture and television operations manual 

(“Appendix A” page 14) or associated plan of activities. Each 

pilot’s name and certificate number shall appear on each daily 

plan of activity. All civil aircraft and pilot(s) participating in the 

activity shall be available for FAA inspection before the scheduled 

event. 

Each pilot-in-command conducting operations authorized under 

this certificate understands the conditions of issuance, and that it 

constitutes an exemption of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) . (see 

attached document under “Appendix B” page 17)

Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner 

that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff 

and landing area. 

Daniel Shawn Standridge will ensure that the participating 

persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on 

special procedures, communication, emergency procedures, and 

on the provisions of the authorization and/or exemption before 

beginning the activities. No person may participate in any event 

unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the 

exemption. 

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2. Company Organization

A. Chief Pilot 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures 

concerning this manual. 

• Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual 

and obtain a signed statement from each that they have read and 

understand its contents. 

• Maintain a current copy of this manual at all times with UAS. 

• Responsible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are 

distributed and processed properly. 

• Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation 

performed by Daniel Shawn Standridge under the provisions of 

this manual. 

• Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as 

such. 

• The chief pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but 

retains responsibility. 

B. Pilot in Command 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

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

all inspections and required maintenance have been 

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performed as per DJI Phantom 2 vision + user manual.

 • Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation 

under the provisions of this manual. 

 • Be very knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and 

abide by the procedures, policies and conditions contained 

herein. 

 • Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate 

plans, routes, locations, etc. with safety of all persons 

involved in the primary concern. 

 • Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and 

have it on site at any job or operation requiring the 

exemption. 

 • The pilot in command may delegate functions to other 

personnel, but retains responsibility. 

Appendix A .1

List of Approved Pilots: 

Chief Pilot 

Name............................................Daniel Shawn Standridge 

Grade............................................Sport Pilot 

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Medical..........................................Missouri Drivers License 

Contact number................................409-223-2410 

Appendix A .2

List of Approved Aircraft

Make and Model Registration Number 

1: DJI Phantom 2 vision + N-253SS 

2: 

3: 

4: 

5: 

6: 

7:

Appendix A .3 

Daniel Shawn Standridge 

Permission Acquisition Form

 In signing this form, I am giving Daniel Shawn 

Standridge Permission to operate their DJI Phantom 2 

vision + at less than 500 feet from property, or in some 

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jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated 

with, for the purpose of film or television production. 

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission: 

Location:

Date of Operation:

Signature____________________________________________ 

Date __________________________ 

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PIC Receiving Permission

Appendix A .4

Revision Letter

Rev# Section Page Action Remarks Initials 

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R • Remove and Replace D • Delete and Destroy N • Insert New 

PageManual Serial# ___________________ Issued To ___________________

Revised By _________________________________

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This form must be returned to the Chief Pilot no later than 

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Appendix B .1

(see attached exemption) 

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