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sUAS User’s Manual

M 3134

February 2018

Aviation Division

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sUAS Users Manual M 3134 February 2018

Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1-1 Use of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1-2 EmergencyOperations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 2 sUAS Purpose and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2-1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2-2 Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 3 Definitions, Roles and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3-1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-1 .1 sUAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-1 .2 Commonly-Used Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3-2 RolesandResponsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-2 .1 sUAS Remote Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-2 .2 sUAS Visual Observer (VO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103-2 .3 Support Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Section 4 Airspace Standards and Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4-1 FAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4-2 Airspace Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4-3 sUASSpecificAirspaceRules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4-4 WashingtonStateDepartmentofEnterpriseServicesUnmannedAircraftSystem Rules for State Capital Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Section 5 Contracting Out sUAS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5-1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 6 Qualifications and Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6-1 InitialTraining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146-1 .1 Recurrent Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146-1 .2 Good Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Contents


Section 7 sUAS Planning Documents and Safety Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7-1 Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157-1 .1 sUAS Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

7-2 Pre-sUAS Mission Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167-2.1 WSDOTsUASOperationsatWSDOTFacilities&ProjectAreas . . . . . . 167-2.2 WSDOTsUASOperationsatNon-WSDOTFacilities&Projects . . . . . . 167-2.3 EquipmentInspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

7-3 Post-sUAS Flight Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167-3.1 PostMissionsUASInspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section 8 Crew Equipment, UAV Inspections and Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8-1 General sUAS Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8-2 BatteryManagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 9 Accident Reporting and Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Exhibit A SampleFAACertificateofWaiverorAuthorization(COA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Exhibit B SampleWSDOTsUASRemotePilotCertificationTrainingPlan . . . . . . . . . . . 35


Section 1 IntroductionThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) plans to implement the use of Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) for several of its programs in support of its mission “to be the best in providing a sustainable and integrated multimodal transportation system .” In order to ensure public safety, employee safety and regulatory compliance, while carrying out sUAS activities, WSDOT has developed this sUAS User’s Manual . This manual is designed to address the most common sUAS activities, and applies to all sUAS activities conducted by WSDOT personnel or contractors during the course of their job duties .

On June 28, 2016, the FAA finalized the notice of proposed rulemaking entitled Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (NPRM) . The NPRM proposed operating and certification requirements to allow sUAS to operate for non-hobby and non-recreational purposes . This rule added a new part 107 to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to allow for routine civil operation of sUAS in the National Airspace System (NAS) and to provide safety rules for those operations .

1-1 Use of This ManualThis manual provides details of procedures and requirements necessary to safely and efficiently conduct sUAS activities . The procedures and requirements outlined in this manual are intended to comply with FAA regulations for the use of sUAS weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kilograms) . Depending on the nature of the task, a sUAS Coordinator may prescribe additional requirements as needed .

If regulations referenced in this manual change or safer and more effective operational methods are developed, it is the responsibility of all sUAS crew members to notify and provide input to their supervisory staff to effect changes to this document . This manual and the policies and procedures provided herein will be reviewed annually . The WSDOT Aviation Division will be responsible for the coordination of the annual review of the sUAS policy and manual .

A copy of this manual and all forms specified herein shall be available at every location where sUAS operations are conducted . WSDOT sUAS team member shall study this manual and have a working knowledge of the policies and procedures contained herein .

Safety is the fundamental consideration in all WSDOT sUAS activities . Therefore, sUAS activities are to be conducted in a manner that provides an accident free workplace, including no harm to people, no damage to equipment, the environment and property, and to make every effort to not invade anyone’s reasonable expectation of privacy .

WSDOT encourages a culture of open reporting of all safety hazards in which management will not initiate disciplinary action against any personnel who, in good faith, disclose a hazard or safety occurrence due to unintentional conduct . WSDOT encourages monitoring of sUAS regulations, technology, practices, and laws to ensure best safety practices are incorporated into the organization .

It is the duty of every member involved in sUAS activities to contribute to the goal of continued safe operations . This contribution may come in many forms and includes always operating in the safest manner practicable and never taking unnecessary risks . Any safety hazard, whether procedural, operational or maintenance related should be identified as soon as possible after, if not before, an incident occurs . Any suggestions in the interest of safety should be made to the applicable sUAS Coordinator .


Ultimately, each sUAS crew member is responsible for their own safety . Each individual is responsible for knowing their own limitations, and should inform their supervisor immediately when a task or conditions are beyond their capability or training, or if they believe a situation is unsafe .

1-2 Emergency OperationsNothing in this manual shall be construed as to restrict the safe, rapid deployment of agency-owned or contracted sUAS in response to an emergency or exigent situation to protect life and limb, critical transportation infrastructure, and/or the environment .


Section 2 sUAS Purpose and Objectives

2-1 PurposeWSDOT identifies the following activities in which sUAS could be used (by means of both internal agency operations and contracted services) in a beneficial way . This list includes but is not limited to the following activities:

Project Operations and Management • Planning• Aerial Mapping and surveying • Project Documentation • Photogrammetry• Design • Construction • Monitoring

• Operations and Maintenance Monitoring

• Visual Analysis• 3D Reality Mesh Modeling • Avalanche detection, monitoring,

control• Landslide/rockfall/debris flow

investigation, monitoring, control

Facilities Operations and Maintenance • Planning • Surveying • Inspections

• Security • Monitoring

Emergency Operations • Flooding • Earthquakes • Landslides• Rockfall

• Debris Flows• Drought• Damage to State Facilities

Public Affairs • Media Relations• Public Outreach

• Education – Documentation (videography or photography) of facilities

To help meet these activity requirements, select WSDOT personnel shall be trained to provide the necessary expertise in a concise and professional manner . WSDOT sUAS activities are carried out only by teams of trained employees .

2-2 ObjectiveObjectives of this procedures guide include:• Ensure the safety of WSDOT sUAS team members and the public when conducting

sUAS activities• Establish minimum guidelines for qualifications, safety, training, security, and

operational procedures when conducting sUAS missions/projects; and• Ensure that operations of sUAS do not intrude upon the privacy and civil rights of

citizens and the public generally• Facilitate administration for sUAS activities within WSDOT

It shall be the intent of every sUAS crew member to make all reasonable efforts to not invade a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy when operating a sUAS .


Section 3 Definitions, Roles and ResponsibilitiesThis section defines applicable terms and outlines the roles and responsibilities of each WSDOT employee directly involved in sUAS activities . For requirements related to using outside contracting services or coordinating missions/projects with other agencies and organizations, refer to Section 5 .

3-1 Definitions3-1.1 sUAS

sUAS – A Small Unmanned Aircraft System consists of a small unmanned aircraft (which, as defined by statue, is an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds) and the equipment necessary for the safe and efficient remote operation of that aircraft (digital cameras, sensors and associated hardware and post-processing software)

3-1.2 Commonly-Used AcronymsAGL Above Ground Level COA Certificate of Waiver or

Authorization (issued by the FAA)

WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

NAS National Air Space RTH Return to Home RTL Return to Landing sUAS Small Unmanned Aircraft

SystemVO Visual Observer VLOS Visual Line of Sight

3-2 Roles and ResponsibilitiessUAS related duties to the extent applicable, will be included in the Classified Position Description (CPD) for many positions, including but not limited to: Engineers, Technicians, Inspectors, Environmental Scientists, Photographers, Videographers, Geologists, Geotechnical Specialists .

sUAS Personnel – sUAS personnel consist of an approving authority for sUAS operations (or as delegated), a Region/HQ Division level sUAS Coordinator, a region/HQ Division level sUAS Remote Pilot, and may include one or more Region/HQ Division level Visual Observer(s), and Region/HQ Division level support personnel .

sUAS Crew – sUAS crew members include the sUAS Remote Pilot, and, at the discretion of the sUAS Coordinator may include a Visual Observer, Camera Operator, and Support Personnel .

sUAS Approving Authority – The procurement of an agency-owned sUAS requires the approval of a WSDOT executive (defined in Secretary’s Executive Order E 1012 Delegation of Authority, subsection III .B .1) . Approvals beyond procurement may be delegated, consistent with Agency delegation of authority .

Secretary’s Executive Order Number E 1097 informs Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employees, supervisors, managers, and contracting staff of the policy for procurement and use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as “Drones” for WSDOT purposes .

The Approving Authority will assign the duties of sUAS Remote Pilot and sUAS Coordinator to qualified WSDOT employees .


sUAS Coordinator – The sUAS Coordinator is an administrator to the sUAS Remote Pilot at a Region or HQ Division level . The sUAS Coordinator oversees and speaks to all sUAS activity within a Region or HQ Division including, but not limited to contracting, procurement, planning, community engagement and outreach, mission execution, sUAS maintenance needs, incident response, training management, and records retention .

The Aviation Division is responsible for training sUAS Coordinators .

The sUAS Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Assigning a sUAS Remote Pilot and crew members, as necessary, for each

sUAS mission .• Scheduling and planning sUAS activities in a safe manner and in accordance with this

manual and WSDOT policy .• Reviewing the sUAS Mission Plan and Risk Assessment prior to the assigned sUAS

activity (emergency responses excepted) .• Contact with the appropriate WSDOT staff for coordination of any nearby facilities,

landowners or communities that may be affected by operating the sUAS in their vicinity .

• Serving as the point of contact for any concerns about the safety of sUAS activities .• Terminating sUAS activities at any time due to unsafe or changing/unanticipated

conditions encountered prior to or during flight .• Ensuring a flight/project log record of all sUAS activities is kept on file in accordance

with WSDOT record retention policy .

3-2.1 sUAS Remote Pilot sUAS Remote Pilot – The Remote Pilot is directly responsible for the overall mission objectives . This includes planning and scheduling Region/HQ Division/Office level sUAS missions, obtaining mission approval, pre and post flight activities, and flying the sUAS . sUAS Remote Pilots must meet and maintain all remote pilot requirements under 14 CFR Part 107 .12, and this manual .

The sUAS Remote Pilot responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Conducting and documenting pre-flight assessments using the mission plan and risk

assessment for documentation . • Performing thorough pre-flight inspections of the aircraft transmitter, and ensuring

that all equipment and settings are in order prior to initiating flight• Conducting pre and post-mission briefings with the sUAS crew addressing crew

readiness, environmental conditions, aircraft status, duties, emergency procedures, anticipated hazards and specific mission considerations specific to sUAS .

• Verifying that copies of the sUAS mission plan, risk assessment, emergency contact list, remote pilot license and the specific sUAS user manual and any related FAA documents are present and available on-site .

• Operating the sUAS in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the manufacturer’s user manual .

• If required, designating a location where the visual observer (VO) and support personnel shall be positioned .

• Ensuring the sUAS is flown within 14 CFR Part 107 requirements

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• Terminating sUAS activities at any time due to unsafe or changing/unanticipated conditions encountered prior to or during flight

• Terminating sUAS activities if a manned aircraft enters the area• Overseeing all onsite sUAS activities and ensuring that all activities are being carried

out in a safe manner• Ensuring that a copy of the sUAS Flight log is filed with the sUAS Coordinator for

that mission .

3-2.2 sUAS Visual Observer (VO)sUAS Visual Observer – A designated sUAS crewmember who has been provided with sufficient training to be able to clearly communicate and act as a second set of eyes for the sUAS Remote Pilot . The Visual Observer supports the sUAS Remote Pilot and is responsible for assisting the sUAS Remote Pilot in avoiding potential aircraft or collision hazards as well as identify any changing conditions, which may affect the mission or safety of persons or property . The Visual Observer may also assist with any emergency response procedures in the event of an emergency incident or accident .

The sUAS Visual Observer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Assisting the Remote Pilot in maintaining visual contact on the sUAS vehicle .• Scanning the airspace where the sUAS is operating for any potential aircraft or

collision hazards and maintaining a see-and-avoid awareness of the position of the aircraft and the surrounding airspace through direct visual observation .

• Assisting the Remote Pilot in identifying any potential hazards or changing conditions that may affect the mission or the safety of persons or property .

• Communicating to the Remote Pilot the active flight status of the sUAS and any hazards which may enter the area of operation so that the Remote Pilot can take appropriate action

• Watching and listening for any abnormal sounds or flight characteristics being exhibited by the sUAS

• Being prepared to carry out emergency plans and procedures in the event of an emergency incident or accident

3-2.3 Support PersonnelsUAS Support Personnel – Employees designated, in the discretion of the sUAS Coordinator, as part of the sUAS crew providing added support to the sUAS Remote Pilot or Visual Observer . The support personnel’s duties are similar to the Visual Observer’s responsibilities . Support personnel are responsible for following the instructions of the sUAS Remote Pilot . One of the support personnel may be designated as a camera operator . The Camera Operator may use an optional radio control transmitter that operates only the sUAS onboard camera .

The support personnel responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Following the instructions of the sUAS Remote Pilot• Monitoring airspace and site conditions that may adversely affect sUAS

flight operations• Being prepared to carry out emergency plans and procedures in the event

of an emergency incident or accident


Section 4 Airspace Standards and Rules

4-1 FAAThe United States has the safest and most complex airspace in the world . The FAA has authority over this airspace from the ground up, and is responsible for making sure air traffic flies smoothly and efficiently .

Anyone operating a sUAS is responsible for flying within FAA guidelines and regulations . Remote Pilots should be aware of where it is and is not safe to fly .

4-2 Airspace CategoriesThere are two categories of airspace or airspace areas:

A . Regulatory (Class A, B, C, D and E airspace areas, restricted and prohibited areas)

B . Non-regulatory (military operations areas (MOAs), warning areas, alert areas, and controlled firing areas) .

C . Within these two categories, there are four types:

1 . Controlled – A generic term that covers the different classification of airspace (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E airspace) and defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification .

2 . Uncontrolled – Class G airspace (uncontrolled) is that portion of airspace that has not been designated as Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E airspace . Rules governing VFR flight have been adopted to assist the Remote Pilot in meeting the responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft . Minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds required for VFR flight are contained in 14 CFR Section 91 .155 .

3 . Special use – Special use airspace consists of that airspace wherein activities must be confined because of their nature, or wherein limitations are imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities, or both . Except for controlled firing areas, special use airspace areas are depicted on aeronautical charts .

4 . Other airspace – Other airspace includes Military Training Routes, Temporary Flight Restrictions, Parachute Jump Aircraft Operations, Published VFR Routes, and Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) . Each of these have their own restrictions, altitudes, and other standards . For additional information refer to the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) .

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4-3 sUAS Specific Airspace RulesA . If you are operating a sUAS, once you have obtained your remote pilot certificate, and

registered your aircraft, you can fly in Class G airspace as long as you follow all the operating requirements in the sUAS Rule (Part 107) .

However, you will need special permission in way of a COA, if you want to fly in any controlled airspace (Classes B, C, D, or E), or if you want to deviate from any of the operational requirements contained in the sUAS Rule (Part 107), including flying at night, or over people) . Additionally, Part 107 does not apply to operations using UAS that weigh 55 pounds or more . These operations will still require authorization through the Section 333 exemption process .

B . Listed below are sUAS specific operations limitations:

1 . sUAS operators must keep the aircraft in sight (visual line-of-sight)

2 . Must fly under 400 feet above ground level

3 . Must fly during the civil daylight hours

4 . Must fly at or below 100 mph

5 . Must yield right of way to manned aircraft

6 . Must NOT fly over people

7 . Must NOT fly from a moving vehicle

8 . Must NOT fly over stadiums or sports events

9 . Never fly near airports

10 . Never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires

C . The FAA may issue a certificate of waiver (see Exhibit A for sample) authorizing a deviation from any regulation specified in Part 107 if the FAA finds that a proposed sUAS operation can be safely conducted under the terms of that certificate of waiver . A request for a certificate of waiver must contain a complete description of the proposed operation and justification that establishes that the operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver . The Administrator may prescribe additional limitations that the Administrator considers necessary .

1 . A person who receives a certificate of waiver issued under this section:• May deviate from the regulations of this part to the extent specified in the

certificate of waiver; and• Must comply with any conditions or limitations that are specified in the

certificate of waiver .

4-4 Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Unmanned Aircraft System Rules for State Capital Campus

The sUAS rules prohibit launching, landing or operating sUAS on the Capitol Campus . This includes sUAS as well as remote-control model aircraft flown for recreational and business purposes (Chapter 200-250 Washington Administrative Code) .


Section 5 Contracting Out sUAS Services

5-1 ProceduressUAS On-Call Consultant Services Agreement for aerial photography and video is available to support your sUAS needs . On Call Consultant Services are procured in accordance with WSDOT Consultant Services Manual M 27-50, Appendix Y . Please contact the Agreement Manager listed on the Consultant Services website for On-Call UAS Services to coordinate use .

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Section 6 Qualifications and TrainingWSDOT employees are prohibited from using privately owned sUAS for WSDOT business . Employees engaged in sUAS activities shall possess the necessary training and experience and will maintain a professional level of competency and proficiency to safely perform the assigned work .

WSDOT Remote Pilots must obtain an FAA “Small UAS Remote Pilot Certification” by taking and passing the Remote Pilot Knowledge Test from an FAA approved testing facility and complete a basic flight proficiency test administered by an approved WSDOT sUAS Remote Pilot/Instructor or at a facility approved by WSDOT for flight training (see Exhibit B for sample training plan) .

Successful Remote Pilots will then be issued a WSDOT sUAS Operators Certificate that expires after 2 years and with testing can be retained . The test must show that the applicant has met the requirements of the FAA Airman Certification Standards for a sUAS Remote Pilot .

6-1 Initial TrainingThe key to continued safe operations is by maintaining a professional level of competency .

Each sUAS remote pilot official training will be recorded and tracked in LMS .• FAA Small UAS Remote Pilot Certificate• Basic flight proficiency testing documentation (see Exhibit B)• WSDOT sUAV Operators Certificate

6-1.1 Recurrent TrainingWSDOT sUAS Remote Pilots will have a training plan on file that outlines training objectives for the upcoming year . This training plan will be held in conjunction with the operator’s normal training file per department policy . The approved training plan will be developed jointly by the Region sUAS Coordinator and the Headquarters sUAS training unit . All mission deployments, including practice or training flights, will be documented and counted towards an operator’s sUAS flight experience . The FAA Small UAS Remote Pilot Certificate must be renewed every 24 months .

6-1.2 Good JudgmentWSDOT sUAS Remote Pilots are prohibited from operating aircraft in a careless or reckless manner that could endanger the life or property of another . Remote Pilots are expected to exercise good judgment and conduct themselves in an ethical, responsible, lawful, and safe manner with respect to other sUAS crew members, personnel onsite, and the general public .


Section 7 sUAS Planning Documents and Safety Procedures

7-1 MissionDuring pre-flight planning, the sUAS Remote Pilot will prepare a mission plan and risk assessment, using WSDOT’s Highway Activity Tracking System (HATS) program, which will be reviewed by the sUAS Coordinator . Upon finishing the sUAS mission, the sUAS Remote Pilot will complete the WSDOT sUAS Mission/Flight log in HATS, summarizing the flight activities .

The general elements of the sUAS mission/flight log are:• Project number/work order number • Name and contact information for sUAS Remote Pilot and Coordinator• HQ/Region and Org Code• Aircraft to be used• Departure/arrival date/time• Mission location name, description, latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates• Purpose and objective of the sUAS mission• sUAS Risk Assessment• Required Approval

The sUAS Remote Pilot will provide the collected data in accordance with existing WSDOT policy and procedures .

7-1.1 sUAS Risk AssessmentThe sUAS Risk Assessment identifies potential hazards associated with the sUAS mission and describes measures to eliminate, guard against, or avoid those hazards . At a minimum, it shall include consideration of the following items and potential hazards and corresponding safety measures associated with each of the items:• Mission complexity• Remote pilot readiness• Operating Environment• Severe weather considerations• Aircraft condition• Risk mitigation

Crew members involved with sUAS activities are encouraged to visit the site location, if possible, prior to conducting the mission to assist in preparing the sUAS mission plan and risk assessment .


7-2 Pre-sUAS Mission ProceduresAt a minimum, the following procedures will be used in pre-sUAS mission planning preparation for the sUAS site . The Region or HQ Division sUAS Coordinator may require additional site-specific requirements .

7-2.1 WSDOT sUAS Operations at WSDOT Facilities & Project AreasFor sUAS operations within a WSDOT controlled boundary, the Region sUAS Coordinator shall contact the appropriate WSDOT facility or project manager prior to conducting the sUAS mission and follow the facilities required methods and procedures for conducting work on their site . This coordination should also include a facility or project representative that can assist in directing the flight for proper image acquisition .

7-2.2 WSDOT sUAS Operations at Non-WSDOT Facilities & ProjectsAll mission outside of WSDOT ROW or Property shall be coordinated in accordance with the Region or Division policy .

7-2.3 Equipment Inspection Equipment will be visually inspected before conducting flight as required by the manufactures recommendations .

7-3 Post-sUAS Flight ProceduresUpon finishing a sUAS mission, the sUAS Remote Pilot will complete the sUAS Mission/Flight Log in HATS summarizing the flight activities with the Region sUAS Coordinator .

7-3.1 Post Mission sUAS InspectionAt a minimum, visually inspect the following post mission:• Condition of aircraft including motors, propellers, and electrical connections;• Aircraft Radio Control Transmitter (and camera control transmitter if used);• Camera and gimbal and any other sensor/payload;

Include any issues in the mission/flight log . Repair any issues before flying again . Be especially prudent in inspecting any aerial/ground collisions or cases where loss of power caused a crash, however minor . Only fly a 100% ready sUAS .


Section 8 Crew Equipment, UAV Inspections and Battery Maintenance

8-1 General sUAS MaintenanceAlthough an airworthiness certification is not required, sUAS aircraft are exposed to high frequency vibrations and should be well maintained to ensure it is always in a condition for safe flight . The sUAS Remote Pilot is responsible for choosing the appropriate equipment . It is important to ensure the safety of the sUAS crew by regular inspection and maintenance of all sUAS aircraft .

8-2 Battery ManagementAll batteries should be charged, maintained, and stored in accordance with the battery manufacturer’s recommendations .


Section 9 Accident Reporting and ReviewAll sUAS related accidents that result in deaths, injuries, illnesses; incidents or near-misses will be reported as defined in the WSDOT Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M 75-01, Chapter 6 Accident Reporting and Review .

In addition to the above WSDOT requirements, the FAA requires the following:

§ 107.9 Accident Reporting – No later than 10 days after an operation that meets the criteria of either paragraph (a) or (b) of this section, a Remote Pilot in command must report to the Federal Aviation Administration in a manner acceptable to the Administrator, any operation of the small unmanned aircraft involving at least:

A . Serious injury to any person or any loss of consciousness; or

B . Damage to any property, other than the small unmanned aircraft, unless one of the following conditions is satisfied:

1 . The cost of repair (including materials and labor) does not exceed $500; or

2 . The fair market value of the property does not exceed $500 in the event of total loss .

The FAA has an online reporting tool for this purpose . www .faa .gov/uas/report_accident

https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/manuals/fulltext/M75-01/Safety.pdf#page=71

https://www.faa.gov/uas/report_accident/


ExhibitsExhibit A Sample FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Exhibit B Sample WSDOT sUAS Remote Pilot Certification Training Plan . . . . . . . . 35


Exhibit A Sample FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) (Page 1 of 15)

FAA FORM 7711-1 UAS PART 107 WAIVER 2016-ATO-P107-99018

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATIONISSUED TO POC Phone Number

Colibri Media LLC Responsible Person: Jesse Sansom (505) 459-3564ADDRESS

ATTN: Jesse Sansom3360 Columbia Dr. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107This certificate is issued for the operations specifically described hereinafter. No person shall conduct any operation pursuant to the authority of this certificate except in accordance with the standard and special provisions contained in this certificate, and such other requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations not specifically waived by this certificate.OPERATIONS AUTHORIZED

Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 107.41, except "Operatinglimitations for small unmanned aircraft" Part 107.51 b (2) are limited to the altitude listed below. Class of Airspace: Class C airspace in the vicinity of Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)Altitudes as specified in special provisionsUnder the jurisdiction of: Albuquerque ATCT

LIST OF WAIVED REGULATIONS BY SECTION AND TITLE

107 .41 Operations in certain airspaceSTANDARD PROVISIONS

1. A copy of the application made for this certificate shall be attached and become a part hereof.2. This certificate shall be presented for inspection upon the request of any authorized representative of the Federal Aviation Administration, or of any State or municipal official charged with the duty of enforcing local laws or regulations.3. The holder of this certificate shall be responsible for the strict observance of the terms and provisions contained herein.4. This certificate is nontransferable.Note-This certificate constitutes a waiver of those Federal rules or regulations specifically referred to above. It does not constitute a waiver of any State law or local ordinance.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Special Provisions 1 thru 4 inclusive are set forth on page 2 & 3 of this authorization.

This certificate 2016-ATO-P107-99018 is effective from February 10, 2017, to February 9, 2019, inclusive, and is subject to cancellation at any time upon notice by the Administrator or his/her authorized representative.

BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

FAA Headquarters, AJV-115 Randy Willis (Region) (Signature)

February 3, 2017 Manager, Emerging Technologies Team (AJV-115) (Date) (Title)

FAA Form 7711-1 (7-74)




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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1 . CONTACT INFORMATION:

a. The Responsible Person, (Jesse Sansom), for (Colibri Media LLC) is directly responsible for safety of operations conducted under this Waiver and will ensure the remote PIC and VO comply with all provisions of this Waiver.

b. This Waiver must not be combined with any other waiver(s), authorizations(s), or exemption(s) without specific authorization from the FAA.

c. The FAA has the authority to cancel or delay any or all flight operations if the safety of persons or property on the ground or in the air, are in jeopardy or there is a violation of the terms of this Waiver.

d. The Responsible Person listed on this Waiver must maintain a current list of pilots by name and remote pilot certificate number used in the Waiver holder’s operations. This list must be presented for inspection upon request from the Administrator or an authorized representative.

e. The Responsible Person listed on this Waiver must maintain a current list of small unmanned aircraft (sUA) by registration number(s) used in the Waiver holder’s operations. This list must be presented for inspection upon request from the Administrator or an authorized representative.

f. The Responsible Person shall ensure there is a means for immediate communication with the PIC during UAS operations if ATC deems necessary.

2 . SCHEDULE OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS: This Certificate of Waiver and the Special Provisions shall be in effect from February 10, 2017 through February 9, 2019, between sunrise and sunset local time .

3 . EMERGENCY/CONTINGENCY PROCEDURES: Lost Link/Lost Communications Procedures:

a. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre-determined location within the operating area and land.

b. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

4 . OPERATIONS: All operations will pertain to construction site photography for site monitoring and/or promotion, promotional photography and/or videography and infrared inspection. Operations will occur within Albuquerque Class C Airspace at or below the altitudes indicated for the area in which the sUAS is being operated. No operations will occur over or on the boundaries of the Albuquerque International Sunport property or within the No Fly Area shaded in red as depicted in the Attachments.




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a. Provisions for all Operations:i. ABQ ATCT may restrict operations as needed to ensure safety of operations

(example lower altitudes).ii. Operations may be terminated by ABQ ATC with a call to the cell phone listed in

this waiver.iii. Visual observer(s) will be used to ensure safe separation from manned aircraft.iv. At least 30 minutes prior to proposed UAS operations, the PIC will contact ABQ

ATCT at (505) 856-4935, if no answer then call back-up phone number of (505) 856-4936 to provide specifics of the requested operating area.

v. The PIC shall notify ABQ ATCT at (505) 856-4935, if no answer then call back-upphone number of (505) 856-4936 immediately at the termination of all UAS operations.

b. Operations within Operation Area #1: Operations within the unshaded areas onAttachments 1 & 3 will be conducted at or below 400 feet above ground level (AGL).

c. Operations within Operation Areas #2A and 2B: Operations within the areas shaded in black on Attachments 1 & 4 will be conducted at or below 300 feet AGL.

d. Operations within Operation Areas #3A and 3B: Operations within the areas shaded in orange on Attachments 1 & 5 will be conducted at or below 200 feet AGL.

e. Operations within Operation Areas #4A, 4B and 4C: Operations within the areas shaded in green on Attachments 1 & 6 will be conducted at or below 100 feet AGL.

f. Operations within Operation Areas #5A and 5B: Operations within the areas shaded in blue on Attachments 1 & 7 will be conducted at or below 50 feet AGL.




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ATTACHMENT 1OPERATION AREAS

Within the ABQ Class C Airspace at various altitudes as indicated by the Ops Area in which the UAS is operating.



FAA FORM 7711-1 UAS PART 107 WAIVER2016-ATO-P107-99018

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ATTACHMENT 2NO FLY AREA

ABQ Class C Airspace as indicated by the area shaded in Red




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NO FLY AREA COORDINATES

ABQ 17 - 35°3'0.82"N 106°38'59.41"W ABQ 21 - 35°2'59.63"N 106°31'59.90"W ABQ 22 - 35°1'59.19"N 106°32'0.47"W






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ATTACHMENT 3OPERATION AREA 1

Area contained within the ABQ Class C airspace, as indicated by the area not shaded in blue, orange, black, green or red at or below 400 feet AGL




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ATTACHMENT 4

OPERATION AREAS 2A AND 2BArea contained within the ABQ Class C airspace, as indicated by

the areas shaded in black at or below 300 feet AGL




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OPERATION AREAS 2A AND 2B COORDINATES LIST

OPERATION AREA 2A COORDINATES

ABQ 1 - 35° 4'57.92"N 106°38'59.84"W ABQ 2 - 35° 5'0.53"N 106°38'0.69"W ABQ 19 - 35° 4'0.16"N 106°37'59.90"W

ABQ 18 - 35° 4'0.61"N 106°38'59.35"W ABQ 1 - 35° 4'57.92"N 106°38'59.84"W

OPERATION AREA 2B COORDINATES


ABQ 12 - 34°57'59.89"N 106°29'59.99"W ABQ 13 - 34°57'0.35"N 106°30'0.56"W ABQ 14 – 34°57'0.34"N 106°38'59.45"W





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ATTACHMENT 5

OPERATION AREAS 3A AND 3BArea contained within the ABQ Class C airspace, as indicated by

the area shaded in orange at or below 200 feet AGL




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OPERATION AREAS 3A AND 3B COORDINATES LIST




ABQ 3 - 35° 6'0.06"N 106°38'0.31"W


ABQ 22 - 35° 1'59.19"N 106°32'0.47"W ABQ 8 - 35° 2'0.77"N 106°29'59.35"W ABQ 9 - 34°58'59.68"N 106°30'0.33"W


ABQ 15 - 34°57'59.83"N 106°38'59.75"W ABQ 16 - 35° 0'0.28"N 106°38'59.46"W ABQ 27 - 34°59'59.75"N 106°32'0.55"W

ABQ 22 - 35° 1'59.19"N 106°32'0.47"W




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ATTACHMENT 6

OPERATION AREAS 4A, 4B AND 4CArea contained within the ABQ Class C airspace, as indicated by

the area shaded in green at or below 100 feet AGL




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OPERATION AREAS 4A, 4B AND 4C COORDINATES LIST



ABQ 17 - 35° 3'0.82"N 106°38'59.41"W ABQ 18 - 35° 4'0.61"N 106°38'59.35"W



ABQ 22 - 35° 1'59.19"N 106°32'0.47"W ABQ 6 - 35° 3'59.94"N 106°32'1.18"W

OPERATION AREA 4C COORDINATES

ABQ 26 - 35° 0'58.75"N 106°36'59.42"W ABQ 24 - 35° 1'0.02"N 106°32'0.71"W ABQ 27 - 34°59'59.75"N 106°32'0.55"W

ABQ 28 - 34°59'59.84"N 106°37'0.04"W ABQ 26 - 35° 0'58.75"N 106°36'59.42"W




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ATTACHMENT 7

OPERATION AREAS 5A, AND 5BArea contained within the ABQ Class C airspace, as indicated by

the area shaded in blue at or below 50 feet AGL




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OPERATION AREAS 5A, AND 5B COORDINATES LIST



ABQ 20 - 35° 2'59.52"N 106°38'0.74"W ABQ 19 - 35° 4'0.16"N 106°37'59.90"W


ABQ 23 - 35°1'59.19"N 106°35'59.12"W ABQ 22 - 35° 1'59.19"Nv106°32'0.47"W ABQ 24 - 35°1'0.02"N 106°32'0.71"W

ABQ 25 - 35°1'0.28"N 106°36'0.13"W ABQ 23 - 35°1'59.19"N 106°35'59.12"W


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