Operations Manual - ACEBSA

1 ORGANISATIONS NAME Operations Manual CASR Part 101 UAV Operators Certificate Document Version 2 October 1, 2013 Version 1 Page | 1 19 March 2014 This Page is left intentionally blank Version 1 Page | 2 19 March 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS UNMANNED OPERATORS CERTIFICATE FOR CASR PART 101 0 COMPLIANCE 4 COMPLIANCE ..4 SIGNATURE ABBREVIATIONS, ACCRONYMS AND 1 PART A GENERAL Company CASR Part 101 Directions, Permissions and Organisation Responsibilities of Company Metric and Imperial Units Conversion Alcohol and Drug Security - Systems and Privacy REMOTE CREW ADMINISTRATION Remote Crew Remote Pilot Remotely Piloted Aircraft Flight Authorisations and Flight.

2 10 Recency Duty and Flight Time ..10 REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION Method of Recording Hours in Service and Persons Permitted to Operate Remotely Piloted System Authority for Dangerous Weather FLIGHT CONDUCT Non-Company Hand Over/Take over Remote Pilot Briefing including Emergency Use of Check 2 PART B OPERATING THE REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM Specific Aircraft Operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Technical Data/System Normal Pre-Flight Fuel/Battery Aircraft Test 3 PART C INTERNAL TRAINING 4 PART D Operations Feasibility Check and Job Safety Assessment ..16 Accident/Incident Version 1 Page | 3 19 March 2014 Types of 18 5 PART E REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TRAINING SCHOOL Operations 6 APPENDICES Copy of UAV Operators Useful Flight Aircraft Flight Log and Maintenance.

3 25 Job Safety Risk Version 1 Page | 4 19 March 2014 0 PREFACE 0. 1 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT The instructions, procedures and information contained in this Manual have been devised to ensure safety and standardisation in the conduct of Operations . They are to be observed by all operating personnel. Personnel are also reminded of their obligation to comply with the Civil Aviation Act, Regulations and Orders and such directives, aeronautical information and notices CASA and AirServices Australia publish. Nothing in this Manual takes precedence over a CASA regulation or permits unsafe operation Where in the light of operating experience, errors are found in the Manual or deficiencies in the manner in which Operations are conducted, recommendations for amendment action shall be submitted to the Chief Controller.

4 0. 2 COMPLIANCE MATRIX Regulation Title Compliance* - Manual Reference CASR Operation in prohibited or restricted area Part D Section 1 Also on UOC in annex CASR Operation in controlled airspace Part D Section 1 Also on UOC in annex covers CASR Permission for operation of unmanned aircraft near aerodrome Part D Section 1 Also on UOC in annex covers CASR Maximum operating height Part D Section 1 Also on UOC in annex CASR Dropping or discharging of things Part D CASR Weather and day limitations Part D and on UOC in annex CASR Operation near people Part A Section 4, Part D and on UOC in annex CASR Where small UAVs may be operated Part D CASR Requirement for UAV operator s certificate Part A Section 3 CASR UAVs not to be operated over populous areas Part D Section 1 Also on UOC in Annex CASR Use of radiotelephone N/A Only applicable to Controlled Airspace Version 1 Page | 5 19 March 2014 0.

5 3 SIGNATURE SHEET All personnel employed or contracted by this organisation 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 resign, acknowledging review of the revision. Printed Name Signature Date Printed Name Signature Date Version 1 Page | 6 19 March 2014 0. 4 ABBREVIATIONS, ACCRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS AA Area Approval AC Advisory Circular AGL Above Ground Level AIP Aeronautical Information Package ASIC Aviation Security Identification Card ATSB Australian Transport Safety Bureau ATC Air Traffic Control ATM Air Traffic Management CAR Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority CASR Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 DAMP Drug and Alcohol Management Plan ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation IAW In accordance with NM Nautical Miles RP Remote Pilot RPA Remotely Piloted Aircraft RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System TSI Transport Safety Investigation Act 2013 UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft System(s)

6 UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UOC UAV Operators Certificate VLOS Visual Line of Sight VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions You may add your own if needed Version 1 Page | 7 19 March 2014 1 PART A 1. 1 GENERAL COMPANY Operations All aerial Operations using remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) will be conducted in accordance with (IAW) the conditions and limitations placed on the UAV Operators Certificate (UOC). A copy of the approved UOC is at Appendix One. CASR PART 101 DIRECTIONS, PERMISSIONS AND APPROVALS This Manual once approved by CASA satisfies all requirements of ORGANISATION STRUCTURE Amend as appropriate CEO/Director Maintenance Controller Chief Controller UAV Controller UAV Controller RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANY PERSONNEL CEO/Director The CEO/Director has the overall responsibility for the company s business performance and compliance.

7 They will provide the necessary resources so that all Operations and maintenance can be conducted to meet company obligations, goals and objectives. Version 1 Page | 8 19 March 2014 Chief Controller The Chief Controller is the person appointed by the operator, approved by CASA and is responsible for all remote pilot training and operational matters affecting the safety of the UOC holder s operation. The role and responsibilities of the Chief Controller are: a) ensuring that the operator s air Operations are conducted in compliance with The Civil Aviation Act and the Regulations, b) maintaining a record of qualifications held by each remote pilot (RP), c) monitoring operational standards, supervising and training RP employed by the operator, d) maintaining a complete and up-to-date reference library of operational documents as required by CASA for the class of Operations conducted; and e) being the point of contact between the operating company and CASA.

8 Maintenance Controller The Maintenance Controller is the person appointed by the operator, approved by CASA and is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of company Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in accordance with the manufacturer specifications. The role and responsibilities of the Maintenance Controller are: a) control all company RPAS maintenance, either scheduled or unscheduled; b) ensure personnel performing maintenance on the RPAS 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; c) develop, enforce and monitor RPAS maintenance standards, d) maintain a record of RPAS unserviceability s, e) ensure that specialist equipment items are serviceable, f) maintain a thorough technical knowledge of the company RPAS, g) ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in the Maintenance Manual ; and h) Investigate all defects in the RPAS.

9 Note: depending on your organisation, other responsibilities may also be required to be added to this list Controller/Remote Pilot in Command The controller/Remote Pilot in command of the aircraft is responsible for: a) conduct of flight start to end; and b) safe operation of the aircraft. Version 1 Page | 9 19 March 2014 METRIC AND IMPERIAL UNITS This Manual makes reference to both imperial and metric units. See conversion table at Appendix two. DRUG AND ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT PLAN As a safety sensitive aviation activity, personnel could be randomly tested for alcohol and other drugs. SECURITY - SYSTEMS AND PHYSICAL Reasonable steps must be taken to prevent sabotage and vandalism to the RPAS. PRIVACY PROVISIONS Nothing in this Manual permits Operations in contravention of the Privacy Act 1988: You may choose to develop your own privacy procedures independent of this document OH & S You may need to consider your organisations OH&S independent of this document Version 1 Page | 10 19 March 2014 REMOTE CREW ADMINISTRATION REMOTE CREW QUALIFICATIONS All controllers must have a CASA issued Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Controllers Certificate/Remote Pilot Certificate.

10 The Chief Controller is responsible to ensure any remote crew including the controllers are competent. You are recommended to state here what minimum qualifications your remote crew should have at their point of recruiting. REMOTE PILOT RECORDS Individual Controllers/Remote Pilots are responsible for their own Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) log book. An example is behind the appendices. The information provided is the minimum requirements that must be recorded if you chose to develop your own log book. Individual remote pilots are required to carry their own Controller/Remote Pilot certificate with them on Operations . REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT FLIGHT AUTHORISATIONS AND FLIGHT RECORDS If there is more than one controller each operation is to be authorised by the Chief Controller. Flight authorisation is at Appendix three. If you choose not to use the example at appendix three, you will need to develop your own and include it at appendix three RECENCY REQUIREMENTS The Controller/Remote Pilot must have a minimum of three take offs and three landings on type within a 90 day period.