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OPERATIONS MANUAL
DJI Inspire 1
Document Reference: droneswork Operations Manual/ 1.0
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Issue 1.0 – 1
December 2015
All rights reserved. Copies of this publication may not be reproduced for personal,
company or organisation use without the expressed permission of droneswork.

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL DJI Inspire 1 Document Reference: droneswork Operations Manual/ 1.0 Issue 1.0 – 1 December 2015 All rights reserved. Copies of this publication may not be reproduced for personal, company or organisation use without the expressed permission of droneswork.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Amendment Record Commitment of Accountable Manager Part 1 : Management & Control Overview 1.1.1 Purpose 1.1.2 Scope 1.1.3 Definitions & Abbreviations 1.1.4 Document Control and Amendment Process 1.1.5 Referenced Documents Organisation 1.2.1 Structure of Organisation 1.2.2 Nominated Personnel 1.2.3 Responsibilities 1.2.3.1...
  • Page 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES APPENDIX D RECORDS FOR EACH FLIGHT APPENDIX E CHECKLISTS EMBARKATION CHECKLIST ON-SITE ASSESSMENT FORM IN-FLIGHT CHECKLIST POST-FLIGHT CHECKLIST SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LOG BATTERY LOG INCIDENT LOG APPENDIX F ANO ARTICLES 166 + 167 APPENDIX G INSPIRE 1 User_Manual__V1.8...

  • Page 4: Amendment Record

    Amendment Record Amendments Amendment Amendment Date Incorporated by Incorporated Number 01/12/2015 Original Commitment of Accountable Manager This Operations Manual describes the organisation and procedures by which RPAS Company droneswork carries out its Small Unmanned Aircraft operations and is required to satisfy the requirements of National Aviation Authorities permissions and exemptions for Aerial Work.

  • Page 5: Part 1 : Management & Control

    Part 1: Management and Control Overview 1.1.1 Purpose The purpose of this document is to detail the items to be covered for the operation of the DJI Inspire 1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) by droneswork. 1.1.2 Scope This operations manual applies to all personnel involved with the operation of the DJI Inspire 1by droneswork.

  • Page 6: Referenced Documents

    1.1.5 Referenced Documents Reference Title Issue DJI Inspire 1 + Zenmuse V 1.8 (2015-11-03 User Manual Gimbal revision) Mandatory Occurrence CAP 382 Version 9.0 March 2012 Reporting Scheme Air Navigation Order CAP 393 Edition 4.1 – 01/04/2015 and the Regulations...

  • Page 7: 1.2.3.3 Division Of Responsibilities

    1.2.3.3 Division of Responsibilities The PIC is in charge of all personnel in the droneswork filming crew, and will have control either directly or through an intermediary of all people involved in the filming on a site. The RPAS CDR is ultimately responsible for: v Creating a safe environment to carry out the aerial production safely and securely.

  • Page 8: Technical Description

    Manufacturer DJI Innovations 14 The Brunel Centre, RC Geeks. Newton Rd, Crawley, West Sussex Distributor RH10 9TU Airframe Make DJI Innovations Airframe Model Inspire 1 Serial Number W13DCE26041462 Registration Type Multi-Rotor Type 2 Operator Manufacturer Distributor Airframe Make Airframe Model...

  • Page 9: Aircraft Specification

    1.3.2 Aircraft Specification Type 1: DJI Inspire 1 Span / Diameter 451 mm Flight Test Weight 2.94 Kg MTOM 2.94 kg Engine Type Electric Brushless Motor Number of Engines Power LiPo 6S High voltage battery Battery Size 4500 mAh 22.2V...

  • Page 10: Aircraft, Control System & Communications

    1.3.3 Aircraft, Control System and Communications Specification Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 Computer or base system Operating System Ground control software Types of Operations Aerial Filming, Aerial Photography. Operating Limitations and Conditions Type 1: Operational Ceiling 4000m amsl Operational endurance 12-15 minutes Maximum speed 22m/s at mean sea level...

  • Page 11: Operational Control

    Operational Control 1.6.1 Supervision of SUA Operations For most jobs a spotter will be used to supervise and aid the RPAS CDR. Based on the risk assessment and pre-site survey other spotters will be considered for operations where the pilot-in-command would not otherwise be able to conduct the flight in a safe and secure manner.

  • Page 12: Crew Health

    1.6.6 Crew Health Any pilot flying a UAS for droneswork will be required to hold at least the minimum CAA requirement of a National Private Pilots Licence (NPPL) Medical. In order to ensure that vigilance is maintained at a satisfactory level, to ensure fatigue and stress do not cause any safety concerns, the following rules must be adhered to: v Pilots must take a mandatory 15 minute break between every two hours of duty.

  • Page 13: Part 2: Operating Procedures

    Part 2: Operating Procedures Flight Planning / Preparation 2.1.1 Determination of the intended tasks and feasibility In order to determine the intended tasks and their feasibility the following procedure will be followed: v Brief from the client, in person if email/phone intentions cannot be laid down clearly.

  • Page 14: Risk Management

    • Is there a landing and take-off location that is safe and secure so as to maintain safe separation from any other aircraft, people, or structures? What needs to be done to make the site meet the requirements? Could anything affect the site between the day of the pre-job assessment and the actual operation day (such as wet ground)? Is there a contingency? •...

  • Page 15: Site Permissions

    2.1.6 Site Permissions Before the use of any site for take off or landing the use of the land will be confirmed with the landowner with a confirmation form. 2.1.7 Weather The weather will be assessed at appropriate times to ascertain whether the flight can take place and where the forecast/current weather situations fall outside the operating limits of the RPAV.

  • Page 16: On Site Procedures

    On Site Procedures 2.2.1 Site Survey Droneswork will carry out a site survey as per the attached pre & on site assessment forms (see APPENDIX B & E) to ascertain all the information needed for a safe, secure and successful operation. 2.2.2 Selection of Operating Areas and Alternate The principle of Size, Shape, Surrounds, Surface, Slope will be used alongside the pre-site...

  • Page 17: Charging & Fitting Batteries (Refuelling)

    2.2.7 Charging and fitting Batteries (Refuelling) The batteries will be charged after every use using the DJI official charger and their charge status will be recorded in a battery log after every flight/charging by the RPAS CDR. Battery integrity and condition will be assessed prior to and after every use.

  • Page 18: Flight Procedures

    Flight Procedures 2.3.1 Start The PIC will run through the start up process as per the UAS checklist. NOTAMs will be also be checked for the relevant local area before the flight. This will carried out on the day of the flight. 2.3.2 Take-Off Ensuring the entire crew are ready and appropriate safety and security measures are all in...

  • Page 19: Emergency Procedures

    2.4.0 Return to Home Function (RTH) The Inspire 1 drone has a failsafe that should safely return the drone to either a static Home point (Usually take off/ Landing zone) or a Dynamic Home point (Usually the remote controller) when triggered.

  • Page 20: Malicious Or Accidental Interference With Control

    2.4.5 Malicious or Accidental Interference with Control Frequency Spotter will attempt to locate source of interference. PIC will land the UAS back at the landing/take off area as soon as possible. 2.4.6 Pilot Incapacitation Spotter or cameraman (if on the job) will immediately press the return home button on the control unit so that the UAS returns to land at the landing/take off area automatically.

  • Page 21: Battery Fire

    2.4.10 Battery fire procedure Smoke and/or fire coming from aircraft. § LAND AIRCRAFT ASAP Land at nearest available safe location § ENGINES OFF Shut engine(s) down and make safe § CLEAR AREA Clear people and hazards from around the aircraft §...
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  • Page 23: Part 3 : Safety Management System

    Part 3: Safety Management System Safety Policy and National Perspective Droneswork adopts best industry practice to ensure that all its flight operations using small unmanned aircraft systems is carried out as safely as possible. Droneswork addresses operations in the UK and covers regulations, procedures and specific details concerning individual countries.

  • Page 24: Safety Goals

    Safety Goals Safety is paramount to all droneswork operations. We will take all necessary measures to ensure that we achieve the safe operation of all droneswork Small Unmanned aircraft Systems as stated in this manual. The safety goals of droneswork will be focused on three main areas: v Do not cause injury or endanger the life of any person or animal;...

  • Page 25: Safety Assurance

    Safety Assurance 3.3.1 General Safety assurance will be achieved through the pursuit of the following aspects: v Training/Learning: As described in 3.4 v Behavioural Choices: As described in 3.3.2 v System Design: Through the use operating procedures as discussed in Part 2. As well as the use of risk assessments before every job, pre and post flight checks and ongoing maintenance and airworthiness checks.

  • Page 26: The Three Behaviours

    3.3.2 The Three Behaviours In order to achieve a just culture three behaviours will be reviewed: v Human errors v At Risk behaviour v Reckless The three behaviours will be assessed to work out the required resolutory action using the following flow diagram (this is to be used after an incident or accident):...

  • Page 27: Employees Safety Commitment

    3.3.3 Employees Safety Commitment Every pilot (full-time, part-time or freelance), photographer or PIC will sign a safety commitment to show they accept the Safety System in place at droneswork: Employees Safety Commitment Personal: I agree to take personal responsibility for ensuring that I acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, methods, procedures and tools needed to carry out my job to the required standards of effectiveness and safety.

  • Page 28: Safety Training

    Safety Training Safety training will be compulsory for all droneswork personnel. On starting work with droneswork as a contractor or on a full time basis the employee will receive SMS training and relevant systems training before commencing work. Mandatory Occurrence Reporting All accidents and serious incidents will be reported to the AAIB and the CAA (or equivalent national authority if it takes place in another country).

  • Page 29: Permission For Aerial Work

    APPENDIX A – PERMISSION FOR AERIAL WORK Put specific Permission here when received from the CAA.
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  • Page 31: Risk Assessment

    APPENDIX B – RISK ASSESSMENT Droneswork will use the table and method below to assess risks and plan for their mitigation. Key to the table: (a) The likelihood of a risk occurrence (b) The resulting severity of the impact if the occurrence happens. Multiplying A and B together will give you the overall score.

  • Page 33: Pre-Site Survey

    PRE-SITE SURVEY/ RISK ASSESSMENT SECTION 1: JOB DETAILS Date of Flight: Job Number: Pilot in Command: Mission Summary: Support Pilot: Observer: SECTION 2: SITE DETAILS Landowner: Site address: Tel: Email: Permission Received: Site Co-ordinates: Vehicle Access: Site Altitude (ft. amsl): Local Hospital: Contact Number: Local Police:...
  • Page 34 3C: AIRSPACE HAZARDS (WITHIN 10NM) Item Airspace Ref SUA Prohibited Comments/Restrictions Number(s) Danger Areas: Restricted Areas: Prohibited Areas: Conservation Areas: Other Airspace: NOTAM Restrictions: SECTION 4: GROUND ASSESSMENT Item Comments/Restrictions/Mitigations Congested Areas: Isolated Structures: Third Party Infringement Risk and Site Control: Roads and Rights of Way: Livestock: Recreational Spaces:...
  • Page 35 SECTION 5: WEATHER FORECAST Item Comments Wind Strength: Temperature (max/min): Humidity (approx.): Sunrise/Sunset (If limiting): K Index (space weather): General Forecast: SECTION 6: NOTES AND COMMENTS SECTION 7: APPROVAL TO OPERATE On the basis of the flight planning assessment I believe the flight can be conducted safely, in accordance with the Air Navigation Order, company PFAW and Operations Manual.!! Y! PREPARED BY: SIGNED:...
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  • Page 37: Emergency Procedures

    APPENDIX C – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SITE INCURSION Incursion of 50m (30m t/o or ldg) radius by person or vehicle not under the control of the PIC. ! REPOSITION AIRCRAFT Reposition aircraft to increase separation and hold until third party is clear. If third party continues to encroach site or approaches pilot: ! LAND ASAP Land at first available safe location...
  • Page 38 LOSS OF ENGINE POWER Partial or complete loss of power of one or more engine. ! LAND ASAP Land aircraft at the nearest available safe location TRANSMITTER BATTERY FAILURE Failure of the transmitter battery ! AIRCRAFT ENTERS FAILSAFE MODE LOSS OF CONTROL LINK Failure of the signal between the transmitter and aircraft ! AIRCRAFT ENTERS FAILSAFE MODE AIRCRAFT BATTERY FAILURE...
  • Page 39 FIRE or SMOKE Smoke and/or fire coming from aircraft. ! LAND AIRCRAFT ASAP Land at nearest available safe location ! ENGINES OFF Shut engine(s) down and make safe ! CLEAR AREA Clear people and hazards from around the aircraft ! REQUEST ASSISTANCE Raise the alarm and request assistance (emergency services if required) ! GATHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT If safe to approach and to do so:...

  • Page 40: Records For Each Flight

    APPENDIX D – RECORDS FOR EACH FLIGHT Detailed flight records are automatically recorded through the DJI app. Example excerpts from these can be seen below:...

  • Page 41: Checklists

    APPENDIX E – CHECKLISTS Starting on next page...

  • Page 42: Embarkation Checklist

    EMBARKATION CHECKLIST BEFORE START LANDOWNERS PERMISSION OBTAIN Ensure that you have obtained the landowners permissions (preferably in writing) PRE-SITE ASSESSMENT COMPLETE Complete the pre-site survey using the i fly imaging assessment form • Complete any actions required to mitigate risk •...
  • Page 43 NAVIGATION SENSORS and AVIONIC CALIBRATE § Calibrate GPS & compass § Start engines TAKE-OFF AREA CLEAR § Check take-off area is clear of persons and foreign objects CONTROLS & RESPONSE Once stable in hover check - Controls & correct response •...

  • Page 44: On-Site Assessment Form

    ON-SITE ASSESSMENT FORM SECTION 1: JOB DETAILS Date of Flight: Job Number: Pilot in Command: Mission Summary: Support Pilot: Observer: Aircraft Type/Number: SECTION 2: WEATHER Item Comments Wind Strength: Temperature: Relative Humidity (approx.): Sunrise/Sunset (If limiting): Solar Weather – Geomagnetic Index (L/M/H) General Weather Comments: (Sun/Cloud/Rain)
  • Page 45 SECTION 4: SITE ASSESSMENT Item Threat Comments/Mitigation Obstructions: Sources of Radio Interference: Livestock: Public Access: Proximity to Structures: Proximity to Roads: Line of sight obstructions: Surface Condition: SECTION 5: SITE CHECKLIST Item Checked Comments Site Secure: Two way communications: Take-off zone identified: Primary Landing Zone Identified: Emergency Landing Area(s): Holding Area Identified:...

  • Page 46: In-Flight Checklist

    IN-FLIGHT CHECKLIST AFTER TAKEOFF CONTROLS AND RESPONSE CHECK Once stable in hover check flight controls and correct response AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST COMPLETE If single pilot - this is a memory item POST-FLIGHT CHECKLIST AFTER LANDING ENGINES Shutdown engines Switch off remaining equipment BATTERIES DISCONNECT Disconnect all batteries from the electrical system...

  • Page 47: Service & Maintenance Log

    SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LOG Part Defect Work carried Parts Cleared for Date replaced flight (Name) (DD:MM:YY)

  • Page 48: Battery Log

    BATTERY LOG Flight Date Total Flight Date Total Flight Date Total Flight Date Total Flight Date Total Flight Date Total time charges time charges time charges time charges time charges time charges (mins) charge (mins) charge (mins) charge (mins) charge (mins) charge (mins)

  • Page 49: Incident Log

    INCIDENT LOG POST CRASH REPORT Date of Flight: Job Number: Pilot in Command: Mission Summary: Support Pilot: Observer: DESCRIPTION OF CRASH Written Description (Use additional paper if required). Drawing of Crash Site (Incl. as much detail as possible). Weather details Details of police report if applicable.
  • Page 50 APPENDIX F – RELEVENT ANO ARTICLES Article 166: Any UAS having a mass of more than 7kg excluding its fuel but including any articles or equipment installed or attached must not fly the aircraft in Class A, C, D or E airspace unless the permission of the appropriate ATC has been sought.
  • Page 51 APPENDIX G – INSPIRE 1 USER MANUAL_V1.8 https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_en_v2.0_1218.pdf...

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