Aerial Video/Photography Introduction Wednesday, March 16, 2016

8:12 PM

Welcome to Helena High School's Aerial Video/Photography Class

Drones Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are fast becoming common place in America. They are used by the military, video producers and package delivery companies. Their ability to go where humans cannot makes them very exciting and practical to use. Recently, anyone could fly a UAS almost anywhere. Now, due to transgressions by careless pilots, the FFA had required UAS to be licensed and strict rules to be followed during flights. UAS are not inherently dangerous, but if used improperly, can cause injuries to humans and property. They can also get you in legal trouble if you fly within 5 miles airports and hospitals and fail to notify the proper authorities.

Failing to follow proper procedures could be expensive as well. The Helena High UAS cost over $800 each and destroying one through negligence or disregarding safety rules could be costly if you are the one flying it. As you participate in the program, it is imperative that you adhere to the training principals you learned in this course, keep abreast of new rules and conduct yourself in a most responsible manner as you handle and fly the Helena High UAS .

Misusing an UAS Seattle police picked up the pieces of yet another broken drone, this time from beneath the giant Ferris wheel that dominates the Elliott Bay waterfront. In a city that once adamantly opposed the police use of drones, officers are finding themselves spending more time investigating crashes of privately owned unmanned aerial vehicles into Seattle landmarks and even people. The latest occurred just before 5 p.m. Wednesday when a DJI Phantom Quadcopter slammed into the Seattle Great Wheel. The damaged drone then hit the ride’s entrance platform and a table. Aerial and Video Photography Page 1

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Drone, What's in a Name? Monday, March 21, 2016

9:31 AM

Drone, UAV, UAS, RPA or RPAS …

As a fast growing market with numerous daily new opportunities, several names are currently used by people involved in this booming aeronautical sector to designate these unmanned aerial systems found in more and more areas. Manufacturers, Public Organizations, Operators and Associations are all referring to some specific terms with slight differences contained in the definitions from one to another. Here is an overview of the correct designations that were adopted by the major professional actors of the UAV domain, followed by the meanings of the acronyms.

UAV, condemned to disappear UAV is the acronym of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Currently, when browsing the Internet looking for related articles, UAV is the most frequent term. This designation is used to define the flying object employed for recreational and professional civilian applications. Even if a common agreement seems to have been reached online, the aviation agencies of many countries have decided to go for different term than today’s UAV.

DRONE, the French way By being the world pioneer in the creation and implementation of regulations for the use of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles, the French Directorate for Civil Aviation (DGAC) is referring to them as drones. The French Federation of the Civil Drone and the Belgian BeUAS are also applying the same word for the most common use. In a general way, the French speaking countries are mainly using the drone term. However, drone refers mainly to an “unmanned aircraft which is mostly used in a military context” while it is used to designate any type of aerial unmanned vehicle in the common language. Even UAV professionals are using the appelation of drone in the day to day jargon, instead of any other official term disdaining these autonomous vehicles.

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RPAS, the most formal & international way Worldwide, the National Aviation Agencies still need to find the smoothest and safest way to share the airspace with these new flying vehicles. Before setting the rules to apply for this cohabitation, it is necessary for these agencies to nominate and define those unmanned aircrafts that are entering the aeronautical world. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) employs the acronym RPAS (standing for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System). The definition associated is that these systems as “based on cutting-edge developments in aerospace technologies, offering advancements which are opening new and enhanced civilcommercial applications as well as improvements to the safety and efficiency of the entire civil aviation”. The term RPAS appears to be the preferred terminology used by the international aviation-related agencies like the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Eurocontrol, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA – Australia), the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA – New Zealand) and the BeUAS are following this trend.

UAS, the Anglo-Saxon exception Despite the global international agreement on the RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) word, some American and British organizations decided to go for the UAS acronym standing for Unmanned Air/Aircraft System. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA – United Kingdom) provides a complete definition and explanation of this choice : The terms Unmanned Aircraft (UA) or Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) are used to describe the aircraft itself, whereas the term Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) is generally used to describe the entire operating equipment including the aircraft, the control station from where the aircraft is operated and the wireless data link. This UAS terminology is also exploited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA – United States), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association (UAVSA).

Summary To sum up, 4 denominations are currently in service but their use depends mostly on the interlocutor. By using the correct terminology depending on the situation, you can make yourself clear faster as your vocabulary will correctly transmit your message. These are the rules to follow in order to use the correct term:

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French speaking: drones US and UK: UAS International and other National Aviation Agencies: RPAS on the Internet: UAV and drones From

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Who can be a Helena High School UAS Pilot? Saturday, October 15, 2016

10:28 AM

A Helena High UAS pilot is a special status. A pilot may be entrusted to check out the UAS to film school activities or anything related to the Helena Public Schools. Not being an adult, you will have to have adult supervision, but you will be trusted to handle, fly and care for the UAS. Not everyone can be a Helena High School UAS Pilot. You must meet or exceed all of the items below if you wish to be a Helena High School UAS Pilot. Even then, pilot status is not guaranteed. You must also have the traits of a HHS UAS Pilot. Traits of a Helena High School UAS Pilot. • • • • •

Trustworthy - We may ask for recommendations from your other teachers. Responsible - protects drone from weather, heat, secure storage, accounts for all parts. Mature - doesn't take risks with the school's drones. Flies under control. Follows all flight rules. Contacts airport and hospital. Attention to detail - Checks flight readiness. The UAS kits are complex kits. The batteries have special charging considerations. GPS lock must be attained. You have to be cognizant of many details to protect the UAS and keep them flying for as long as possible.

Handouts 1. Pre-Flight and Flight Training Hand-Out Quizzes 1. No-Fly Zone Practice Flights 1. Flight 2. Flight Test 1. Written Test 2. Aircraft Prep Hands-on setup Test 3. Flight Test..

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Flight Pre-Production Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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9:42 PM

Scout location and plan flight path Note take off/landing zone and obstacles Contact any private property owners Meet with director to plan shots Storyboard or diagram flight for shots Schedule adult supervisor Inventory equipment Charge all batteries and reserve equipment at least 3 hours in advance. Sorry, no grab and go. Update firmware and apps

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Copter Setup Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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9:43 PM

Turn on transmitter Attach propellers Place on take-off landing zone Power on copter and wait for green lights Compass Calibration Video (only if necessary) Wait one min for home lock after green lights Set fifteen minute timer Start camera recording From

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Flying Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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9:44 PM

Start timer (12-15 minutes) Launch copter to 20 ft Fly smooth and get good footage Must begin return flight after 15 min timer goes off! Do not fly within 25 ft of a person or over crowd Adult supervision required (form) From

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Post Flight Wednesday, March 16, 2016

9:45 PM

Land and stop propellers Stop camera and power off camera Power off copter Remove propellers Remove antennas (place in ziplock bag) Remove SD card Place everything in proper place in case Fully charge all used batteries Remove video clips from SD and replace in camera File Flight Report | View Flight Log From

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Requirements for any flight Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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9:48 PM

Do not Fly over crowds Fly in a reckless manner Fly over private property without permission Fly within 25 feet of any actor Fly out of sight Do Get permission from anyone you will be flying over Have a line of sight Must have an adult (18yrs old) Must begin return flight after 15 min timer When flying near St. Petes, please call the hospital Security (they have a heliport) Call Helena tower From

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LED Lights on Phantom 3 Copter Wednesday, March 16, 2016

9:50 PM

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Recommended Video Training Wednesday, March 16, 2016

10:10 PM

Phantom 3 Intelligent Features: Waypoints Intelligent Features: Point of Interest Intelligent Features: Follow Me Pre-Flight Check List, Compass Calibration and Return to Home General DJI Tutorials Channel From

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Batteries Wednesday, March 16, 2016

10:14 PM

Battery Tips: 1. Let your battery cool at least 30 minutes after a flight before charging 2. Auto-discharge function will automatically discharge the battery to 65% after 10 days to prevent damage. Store batteries in room temperature. 3. You can always press the battery button to see the charge 5. If you have more than one battery rotate them so that one battery doesn't get all the use. 6. DJI recommends that you discharge your batteries regularly *Read your manual to extend the life of this consumable part of your aerial system! From

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Phantom 3 General Features Wednesday, March 16, 2016

10:19 PM

GENERAL FEATURES • Epic Aerial Video • Live HD View • Complete Control • Powerful Mobile App • Vision Positioning • Easy to Fly • Worry-free Autopilot • Intelligent Battery • Supports Adobe DNG RAW • Unmatched Propulsion • SDK Development VISION POSITIONING • Max Velocity: Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground) • Altitude Range: 30 cm-300 cm • Operating Range: 30 cm-300 cm • Transmitter Power:CE: 25mw; FCC: 100mw • Operating Environment: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15) CAMERA • Sensor: Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) • Lens: FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞ • ISO Range：100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) • Max Bitrate Of Video Storage: 40 Mbps • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C REMOTE CONTROLLER • Operating Frequency: 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz • Max Distance: 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed) • Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER): -101 dBm ±2 dBm • Transmitter Power (EIRP): FCC: 20 dBm CE: 16 dBm • Working Voltage: 1.2 A @7.4 V DJI VISION APP • EIRP: 100mW • Live View Working Frequency: 2.4GHz ISM • Live View Quality：720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device) • Required Operating Systems：iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later • Recommended Devices: iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini From

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No Fly Zones Wednesday, March 16, 2016

10:28 PM

DJI’s No Fly Zone (NFZ) feature can help you avoid inadvertent operation in locations that could raise safety or security concerns, such as near airports. NFZ will in many cases warn you about these areas if you fly towards them, or try to takeoff within them. In certain locations, the device will automatically be prevented from takeoff, or if already in flight towards the location, will pause at the boundary and not enter. The NFZ system, which is an informational feature, does not include all areas that might raise concerns. Any map provided by DJI is for advisory purposes only. It is always the user’s responsibility to determine what laws or regulations apply to any operation, and to obtain any required government authorizations. For a full explanation of this feature, watch the video to the right. You can also view a full list of DJI No Fly Zones on the map and list below. Note this list is only valid for the Inspire and Phantom 3 series or newer products.

Click on the link below. Copy these question to your "quizzes" page and answer them. Name the page No Fly Zones Quiz. 1. Look at the map legend. What is a blue area? Red? Yellow? 9 pts 2. Describe the No-Fly Zone in Helena. 10 pts 3. Go to Seattle. What are the two red areas south of Seattle? What is the big yellow one west of Seattle? 4. What big No-Fly Zone is in North East Wyoming? Does the No-Fly zone cover all of that feature? What part of it seems to be okay to fly in? 5. Google flying drones in a national park. Find the most current information. What describe the status of flying drones in national parks.

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Drone Rules Infographic Wednesday, March 16, 2016

11:16 PM

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Why Aerial Video/Photography? Wednesday, March 16, 2016

8:36 PM

Why Aerial Photography/Videography? Check out these videos! Someday, we will replace these videos with our own! • Sports: UCLA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmLj5jgrR6k • Video Production: Wedding/Real Estate/Agriculture - http://vimeo.com/82468872 • Journalism/Research: Researching Volcanos- http://youtu.be/_L6Phuwqi7Y (Elk Study) • Public Safety: Snoqualmie Pass Fire and Rescue Training • Construction: Document construction progress - http://www.svsd410.org/Page/5042 • Inspection: Document roof repair and inspect stadium lighting Safety Training Program and Flight Procedures: http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/training.html The FFA is currently working on changes to the regulations for this new field. In the mean time we have built a pilot training process and flight procedures that will help to maximize safety for our students and staff. • Pilot License Training: Videos, Reading and Hands-on Training Exam - written and hands-on • Planning - pre-production Flight plan: Including scouting the location and Storyboarding Permission - property and people *Flying near an airport • Supervision Adult - sign form | Line of sight • Policies and procedures Pre-production | Setup | Flight | Post Flight | Requirements

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Fly Safe Wednesday, March 16, 2016

8:58 PM

Please watch this video and review our flight expectations. You will need to pass a short quiz before your first flight.

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Phantom 3 Advanced Official Videos Sunday, March 20, 2016

7:51 PM

All Tutorials • Pre-Flight Checklist -Part One • Pre-Flight Checklist- Part Two • Pre-Flight Checklist - Part Three • Fail-safe Part One • Fail-safe Part Two • How to Fly Part One • How to Fly Part Two • How to Fly Part Three • How to Fly Part Four • Indoor Flight Not recommended until comfortable flying.

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Pre-test Sunday, April 10, 2016

6:53 PM

Pre-test: Go to the site below and take the quiz. Report your score here. Score _________ We'll take it again later to see if you improve.

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What is the official FAA acronym for drones in the US? UAV, UAS, or RPAS ? What is the maximum height you are you allowed to fly a drone? Your drone flies behind a shed, but comes quickly out the other side and you never lose control. Is this okay? When flying a drone 50 feet from the ground, what aircraft has right-of-way? Can you fly over unprotected persons or moving cars? What is the minimum distance you can fly near a person? You are less than one mile from an airport and flying under 20 feet? Do you need permission? You are four miles from an airport and flying under 20 feet? Do you need permission? You are flying four miles from a hospital heliport. Do you need permission? Can I fly over Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone? Can I fly in Yellowstone if I am far away from major attractions ? Can I fly over a stadium to get cool video of a football game? Can I fly over private property? I got a new drone! Trick question: Do I need a license?

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Flight Test Monday, May 2, 2016

1:08 PM

Flight test (used by Mt Si High School in Snohomish, WA.)

Little more generic flight test.

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Flight Practice Monday, May 2, 2016

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MagicLab 24 Drone Flight Monday, May 16, 2016

8:35 AM

MagicLab 24 Drone Flight – watch first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4xtsH6pzoM How they did it- watch second.

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Pre-Flight and Flight Training Hand-Out Saturday, April 09, 2016

3:10 PM

Pre-Flight instructional videos (The video shows a Phantom 3 Professional. We have the Phantom 3 Advanced. They are identical, except the Pro has a 4k camera instead of HD camera) Answer all the questions as you watch the videos. Pause the video if necessary. Pre-Flight Checklist -Part One watch video and answer the questions. 1. What is the first thing you check for, before anything else? _____ 2. What are the 7 essential things you need to fly our quadcopters? a. _ b. _ c. _ d. _ e. _ f. _ g. _ 3. Batteries a. How do you check the battery's charge? b. How do you check the charge on the remote controller Pre-Flight Checklist- Part Two watch video and answer the questions.

1. What cable do you need to connect the mobile device to the remote controller? _ 2. What is the trick to pressing the power button on the remote control and the aircraft to turn them on? 3. When the aircraft starts up you'll hear some beeps, and it will cycle through the LED lights? What do they indicate? 4. After you start the DJI Go app, you should see the Phantom is connected. 5. Combination stick commands (CSC) Answer the following questions a. Stick command to Start motors b. What should you be listening for as the motors warm up? c. What should you do if you hear something? d. Stick command to Stop motors 6. Propellers - Can the copter be turned on while you install the propellers? a. How do you shut off the controller and the aircraft? b. First thing you look for when you install a propeller? c. If you find damage, can you replace just one? Pre-Flight Checklist - Part Three 1. Installing the propellers a. How do you tell which propellers go on which post? b. Judging by the video, how tight do the propellers need to be? Fail-safe Part One 1. Failsafe function is RTH. What does that stand for? 2. When you start up the Phantom 3, it automatically searches for ___ 3. What is the DJI definition of a Home Point? 4. When the aircraft sets a home point, what will it's status indicators flash? 5. What three things will cause failsafe or return to home activated? Handouts Page 54

5. What three things will cause failsafe or return to home activated? a. _ b. _ c. _ Fail-safe Part Two 1. Which button on the remote controller is the "Smart Return to Home" button. 2. You can still control altitude in Return to Home. Why is this a good thing? How to Fly Part One 1. Surroundings Checklist - name 7 things to check: a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

How to Fly Part Two 1. Before you fly, what direction should you place the front of the drone? 2. How do know which end is the front? 3. What order do you start up your devices to get ready to fly? a. _ b. _ c. _ 4. Left stick controls a. _ b. And c. _ 5. Right stick controls a. _ b. And c. _ 6. Which stick is up and down? 7. Which stick rotates (spins) the aircraft? 8. Which stick moves you forward? 9. Which stick moves you left and right? 10. Quote: Remember, it's always a good idea to fly _ with controlled _.

How to Fly Part Three 1. Before you fly, you should always _____the compass. 2. In the DJI Go app, click on camera, click status bar at top center of screen and click calibrate. 3. Once you have done all of this, what color will the status lights be? Will they be blinking or solid? How to Fly Part Four 1. Watch the video and move your thumbs like you were moving the sticks on the controller. Handouts Page 55

1. Watch the video and move your thumbs like you were moving the sticks on the controller. 2. Describe the safe way to land. 3. How do you shut off the drone motors once you have landed?

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HHS Drone Video Tuesday, April 26, 2016

2:37 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tpCe4YrUP8

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Drone Manual Pre-test Wednesday, April 27, 2016

6:57 PM

Read the manual from the link below. Flying is easy, but knowing how the Phantom's systems operate is very important. Study the flight modes as they are not represented in the pre-test very well. DJI Website https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Advanced_User_Manual_en_v1.8_ 160330.pdf Take the practice test from the link below, but please review the manual first. It's pretty easy because of the way it is written, but the questions give you a good idea of what is good to know. http://p3groundschool.s3.amazonaws.com/p3quiz/html5.html

Study the DJI Go App menus in the DJI GO App Menus

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DJI GO App Menus Friday, May 27, 2016

11:26 AM

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Aerial Photo/Videography Notes Wednesday, March 16, 2016

8:35 AM

http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/ Joe Dockery's site

Black Eye for Aerial Education http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/blog/black-eye-for-aerial-education Tutorials https://www.dji.com/edu DJI University http://www.dji.com/edu/edu_videos

Training http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/fly-safe.html http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/requirements.html http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/video-training.html Simulator software http://www.realflight.com/drone/ Flight Expectations http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/flight-info.html More Training http://quadcoptervideo.weebly.com/training.html https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQI0fauUgs59EkTNcyxXoLb2gBEIfcc0jE0aIpsrEXQ/edit Adult supervision Form Adult supervision signoff sheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQI0fauUgs59EkTNcyxXoLb2gBEIfcc0jE0aIpsrEXQ/edit Java Programming https://studiofreya.com/2015/04/13/ways-to-program-your-drone-to-do-awesome-stuff/ Creating Our Robot Overlords: Autonomous Drone Development with Java and the Internet of Things Autonomous flight James Weaver Java Ambassador https://youtu.be/28tyQfHk34k https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/how-to-develop-an-intelligent-autonomous-drone-using-anandroid-smartphone http://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-AR-Parrot-Drone-20-Flying/ http://dronekit.io/ Drones that Flock Like Birds Bio Research http://www.nature.com/news/autonomous-drones-flock-likebirds-1.14776 DJI Developer Kit SDK https://developer.dji.com/ Purchasing http://store.dji.com/product/phantom-3-advanced-everything-kit-hardshell-backpack? from=related_products http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-adv http://www.dronesplus.com/ http://www.amazon.com/DJI-Battery-Charging-Phantom-Quadcopter/dp/B0145K5DNY/ref=sr_1_1? Drone Notes and Resources Page 61

http://www.amazon.com/DJI-Battery-Charging-Phantom-Quadcopter/dp/B0145K5DNY/ref=sr_1_1? s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1458579919&sr=1-1&keywords=dji+battery+charger http://www.amazon.com/Great-Planes-Flight-Interlink-Simulator/dp/B01724HVD0/ref=sr_1_1? s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1458338344&sr=8-1&keywords=realflight+drone http://www.amazon.com/DJI-Self-Tightening-Propeller-CompositeProfessional/dp/B010U0JHXU/ref=pd_sim_421_3?ie=UTF8&dpID= 416jQcDr56L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0HP2GQYD0V8GXRGVZQZ9 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014FWR5ME?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1 &smid=AKQJFK3IW4Y5Y

Tech Support Phantom 3 Advanced Downloads http://forum.dji.com/forum.php?lang=en http://www.dji.com http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-adv/info#downloads Flight Policies

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Flight Policies and Procedures Do NOT Do NOT Fly over crowds or people without permission Stadiums with public events are off limits! Do NOT Fly in a reckless manner Do NOT Fly over private property without permission Do NOT Fly within 30 feet of any actor Do NOT Fly out of sight Do NOT Fly over 400 ft Do NOT Fly in bad weather (rain or winds over 15mph) Do NOT Fly within 5 miles of an airport or other restricted zones *National Parks and sensitive areas Do Get permission from anyone you will be flying over Have a line of sight partner when flying (it is the LAW!) Must have an adult supervisor (25yrs old) Must begin return flight after battery reaches 30% Pilots that break any of these requirements may lose their license permanently! Flight Pre-production Scout location and plan flight path (Contact private property owners) *Note take off/landing zone and obstacles Meet with director to plan shots Schedule adult supervisor Charge all batteries and reserve equipment Copter setup Put on safety glasses Place copter on level take off/landing zone Inspect copter, prepare camera and attach propellers Power on copter Wait one minute for home lock after green lights Turn on controller, connect tablet, launch app and wait for app to give OK to fly signal *Calibrate compass if required Ready to fly Make sure no one is within 30ft of copter Drone Notes and Resources Page 62

Make sure no one is within 30ft of copter Review flight plan with all involved Start engines and check props Launch copter to 20 ft and test control stick functions Confirm with line of sight/director Fly smooth and get good footage Begin return flight when battery reaches 30%, explain return flight and landing plan to crew Post Flight Land and stop propellers (throttle straight down) Power off copter and controller Remove propellers and iPad Download footage and clear camera memory Fully charge all used batteries (controller & copter) Complete post flight log

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Pilot Name: __________________________________ Exam Date: __________________________________ Proctor: ____________________________________ “The Challenge” requires that you work with a Certified Operator to complete the following tasks: ■ Correctly prepare for flight: Setup Quadcopter Connect and verify control Calibrate compass Select a good take-off location and wait for compass lock ■ Successfully fly a basic four point course. The following objectives determine if you shall pass, but the Certified Operator makes the final determination based on overall performance. ● Demonstrate knowledge of controls and confidence in using them ● Demonstrate smooth, controlled movements (minimal needless movements and a constant controlled speed) ● Avoid all objects ● Complete the test within the time limit (must complete in under 12 minutes, as there is always limited flying time due to battery limitations in a quadcopter) Four Point Flight Smooth take off Fly to corner one at approximately 30 ft Do a slow 360 degree ending tail-in Yaw to corner two Go up to approximately 90 ft Take a 4:3 photograph of yourself Fly nose-in to corner three with a smooth crane down to 30 feet Yaw to corner four Land on the corner marker four (auto) Drone Notes and Resources Page 63

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Land on the corner marker four (auto) Smooth take off (manual) Fly a reasonable forward flying figure eight Smooth landing in the center of the flight zone (manual) Follow up ❏ Tear down and put away

Quadcopter Hands-on... Adult Supervision Form

Adult Supervision Form Our goal is to make our aerial photography program as safe as possible and your role as an adult supervisor is an important part by making sure all the follow policies and procedures are followed. Do not

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● Get permission from anyone you will be flying over

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● Must begin return flight when battery reaches 30%

● Fly within 5 miles of an airport ● Fly under 400 feet high ● Fly in rain or windy conditions ● Inspect your copter and follow flight procedures Flight procedures, setup help and post flight log Adult Supervisor: ___________________________ Pilot: ___________________________

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Adult Supervision Form Our goal is to make our aerial photography program as safe as possible and your role as an adult supervisor is an important part by making sure all the follow policies and procedures are followed. Do not

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● Get permission from anyone you will be flying over

● Fly in a reckless manner

● Get permission from owner of private property

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● Fly within 20 feet of any actor ● Have a line of sight partner at all times ● Fly out of sight

● Must begin return flight when battery reaches 30%

● Fly within 5 miles of an airport ● Fly under 400 feet high ● Fly in rain or windy conditions ● Inspect your copter and follow flight procedures Flight procedures, setup help and post flight log

Adult Supervisor: ___________________________ Pilot: ___________________________

Date: ________________

Date: ________________

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FAA Memo - Educational Use May 4, 2016 Thursday, May 05, 2016

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Interpretation-Educational-Use-of-UAS

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(OneNote Text capture from above) Federal Aviation Administration Memorandum From: Prepared by: Subject: Mav 4, 2016 Furl Lawrence, Director, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office, AUS-I John Duncan, Director, Flight Standards Service, AFS-I Reginald C. Govan, Chief Counsel, AGC-I Dean E. Griffith, Attorney, AGC-220 Educational Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (VAS) This interpretation addresses: (l ) use of unmanned aircraft for hobby or recreational purposes at educational insLi1uLions and community-sponsored events; and (2) student use of unmanned aircraft in furtherance of receiving instruction at accredited educational institutions. There is uncertainty in the model aircraft community about when an unrnanned aircraft is a model aircraft operalcd for hobby or recreation or is an operation requiring FAA authorimtion. "lhe FAA has received many inquiries from students and educational institutions offering coursework in the design. construction and operation of small unmanned aitcrafl %ilh respect fo the types of activities in students and faculty lawfully may engage pursuant to the existing legal framework. 111 light of these questions, we are issuing this interpruation to clarify that: Drone Notes and Resources Page 77

111 light of these questions, we are issuing this interpruation to clarify that: A person may operate an unmanned for hobby or recreation in accordance with section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA)I at educational institutioms and community-sponsored events' provided that INns011 is (l) not compensated, or (2) any compensation leceived is neither directly nor incidentally related to that person's operation of (he ain:raft at such events; A siudent may conduct model aircraft operations in accordance with section 336 of the FMRA in furtherance Of his Or her aviation-related education at an accredited educational institution, Pub. L. 112-95, Community-sponsorcd events woutd include demonstrations at schools, Boy or Girl Scout meetinv, science clubs, Faculty tcaehlng aviation-related courses at accredited educational institutions may assist students who operating a model aircraft under section 336 and in connection with a course that requires such operations, provided the student maintains operational control of the model aircraft such tlM1t the faculty member's manipulation ofthe model aircraft's contmls is incidental and secondary to the student's (e.g., the faculty member steps-in to regain control in the event the student begins 10 lose contxol, to terminate the flight, etc.). On June 25, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register its interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, section 336 of the FMRA. 79 Fed. Reg. 36172 (June 25. 2014)? Currently, the FAA ib reviev,ing the more than 33,500 comments to that Rule. In addition, on February 23, 2015, the FAA published in Ille Federal Register its Nolicc or Proposed Rulemaking (NPWM) on the Operation and Ceflifica(ion of Small Unmanned Aircraft Syslcms (UAS). 80 Fed. Reg. 9544. Separate tiorn these two actions. the FAA continues io receive a number of questions on the use of model airteran 10 conduct demonstrations and on student use of model aircraft in connection Wilh pm•licipaiion in coursework at educational institutions. The FAA finds it necessary to clarify the appliutbility of section 336 or lhc FMRA and of the FAA's operating requirements for UAS. •rhe FAA recognizes that UAS increasing)y are being used in education, including science, technology, education. and math (STEM) education, which is the focus Obama's Educate to Innovate Initialive. Hobbyist Usc of UAS to Conduct Demonstrations Section 336(a) Of the FMRA provides special rules for model aircraft thet require the aircraft to be: 1) Flown strictly for hobby or recreational use', 2) Operated in accordance with a community-ha.qed Act of safety guidelines and within the programm ing or a nationwide community-based organization; 3) I ,imited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a design, construction, inspection. nigh( test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization', 4) Opctaied in a Illanner that does not i ntcrti•re with and öes way to any manned aircraft; and 5) When flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator oflhe aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport nir traffic control tower (when an air traffic control facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operalions (model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within S miles of an airport should establish a mutuallyagreed upon operating with Lhe airpolt operator and the airport air traffic control loweT). If an unmanned aircraft is operated as a model aircraft in accordance with the Rhove, then it is does not require FAA authorization. A key element in determining whether an operation may quality as a model aircraft operation is Illat it must be for "hobby or purposes' I he FAA's interpretation of section 336 relies on common definitions of the tenns "hobby'" and heclvational." Ptevious agency guidance addressed the parameters of hobby or recreational use: Any operation not conducted slTiclly for hobby or recreation purmscs could not be operated under the special rule ror model aircraft. Clearb': commercial operations would not be hobby or recreation flights. Likewise, flights thal are in furtherance of a business, or incidental to a person's business, would nol be a hobby or recreation flight. 6 The FAA interprets "hobby or use to include operation of UAS to conduct Drone Notes and Resources Page 78

The FAA interprets "hobby or use to include operation of UAS to conduct demonstrations at accredited educational institutions or at other community-sponsored events provided the aituaft is not being operated for compensation, in tUrtherance of a business or incidental to a business. a model aircraft hobbyist or enthusiast lawfully may fly UAS at accredited educational institutions or other community-sponsored events to promote the safe use of UAS and encourage student interest in aviation as a hobby or for recreational purposes provided the hobbyist receives no compensation of any fonn (including honorarium or reimbursement of costs), or any such compensation neither directly nor indirectly türthers the hobbyist's business or operation of the UAS and he or she follows the provisions of section 336. Student Operation of Model Aircraft for Educational Purposes If nol operated as 'inodel aircraft" under section 336 of the FMRA, currently there are three ways 10 lawfully conduct unmanned aircraft operations in the United States: (l ) as public aircraft operations pursuant to the leqniwmenls of the public aircraft statute and under a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) from the FAA; (2) as limited commercial operations by type certificated U AS, provided the operator obtains a COA from the FAA; or (3) pursuant to a Section 333 of the FMRA grant 01" exemption based on the Secretary of Transportation's determination that a certificate of airwollhiness is not required, and provided the operator obtains a COA from the FAA? Each of these three methods is available io educational institutions (including their faculty and students) that want to operate U AS, including for commercial. research and development, and any other non-hobby Or non-recreational purpose. Each, however, requires the educational 'p,L. 112-95, 33600) and 79 Fed. Reg. at 36174 On February 23, 2015 the FAA proposed a rule When finalized, "'ill provide a frnework fnrsmall IIAS operations. See Oner•atiOrt and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircran Sygicms Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 80 Ped. Reg. 9544, institution or its faculty and students to meet statutory- prerequisites and obtain from the FAA the requisite approvals (in the form of exemptions and COAs). Many educational institutions ale keenly interested in having students operate unmanned aircraft as model aircraft uncleT section 336 of the FMRA in connection Wilh their academic coursework at (hose schools. The educational commumtv contends that these operations not only meet the definition of model aircTaft but also meet the unique need of students, is learning how 10 design- construct and operate small unmanmxd airraft8 as a component of a variety of science, technology and aviation-related educational culTicula. Students also arc interested in operating small unmanned aircraft for other educational purposes such as in connection with television, film. or photography courses. The FAA hag considered "hether a student's course work of learning how 10 operate and use a U AS constitutes a hobby or recreational activity within the meaning or section 336's definition of model ailvr•aft. The FAA. believes students operating UAS as one component of a curricula pertaining to principles of flight_ aerodynamics and airplane design and construction promotes t JAS safe use and advances U AS-re!aled knowledge, understanding and skills. VAS also may provide students a useful tool in other academic curricula such as television, film production or the ZLr1s generally. Although it may be tugued that the sludent's knowledge and skills obtained through such counework are necessary for a diploma or degree, which subsequently can lead to an aviation-related job or increased earning potential, the F XA finds this link simply 100 attenuated (o transtörm student LAS use, as a component oran accredited educational euniculum, into a non-hobby or non-wcreational use within (he meaning of section 336. A person that operates a IJAS sirictly for hobby or recreation learns about principles or flight, aerodynamics, ELnd airplane eonslluction may subsequently use such knowledge %hen gainfully employed, but that does not transform what IS othenvise a hobby or recreational activity into a non-hobby or non-recreational pursuit. Illerefore, we find thal the use of small unmanned aircraft by students at accredited educational institutions as a component of science. technologv and aviation-related educational curricula or Other coursework such as television and film production or the arts more closely reflects and embodies the purposes of "hobby Or recreational" use of model aircraft and is consistent with the intent of section 336 of the FMRA. Accordingly, the FAA concludes that student use of I.-AS at accredited educational institutions as a component of their science, technology and aviationrelated educational curricula, or other couneq•ork such as television and film production or the arts, is "hobby or lecreational Ll.qe" within the meaning of the FMR,A. The student is, however, Drone Notes and Resources Page 79

arts, is "hobby or lecreational Ll.qe" within the meaning of the FMR,A. The student is, however, Tv,sponsible for meeting and complying with all other elements requilvd for lawful model aircraft operations pursuant to Section 336 of the FMRA* including the student not receiving any form of compensation (including reimbursement of costs, honorarium, etc.) directly or incidentally 10 his or her operation of the model aircraft. 9 Faculty Esc of Model Aircraft Small unmanned aircraft are those weighing less than 55 pounds. See FMRA 331(6). prohibition on receiving compensation, While brynd, does not preclude a student from operating UAS ill connection With fulfilling a specific requirement while also rexeiving financial aid. participating in workstudy pmgrams or being a paid research assistant to a ficnlty member teaching Course. The FAA recognizes that faculty participation in the student's learning experience often is an inlcgral component of the student's educational experience and that faculty should be able to parLieipale in and contribute to the unmanned aircraft activities in which students can engage as hobbyists. However, a faculty member engaging in the operation of an unmanned aircraft. as part of professional duties tor which he or she is paid, would not be engaging in a hobbv or recreational activity. Rather, the faculty member is being compensated ror his or her teaching or research activity, including any UAS operation arising from or related 10 the faculty member* s leaching a course or conducting research. Likewise, a student operating IL."AS for research on behalf or a faculty member is associated %ith the faculty member's professional duties and compensation and. thus, is not hobbv or Ivcreational use by the student pursuant te section 336. Student operation of LIAS for the prol@ssional research obieclives of faculty renders the operation non-hobby or non-recreational. Accordingly, a facullv member conducting research may not reiy on section 336's concept of "hobby or recreational use" to cither operate a EAS or direcl student U AS operations in connection with such research. Nevefiheless, faculty teaching a course or curricula thal uses unmanned aircraft as a component of that course may provide limited assistance to students operating unmanned aitxraft as part of that course without changing the character of the student's operation as a hobby or rccn:ational activitv or requiring FAA authorization for the faculty member to operate. Vhe FAA finds thal de minimis limited instructor participation in student operation of LIAS as part ofcourseM,ork does nol risc to the level of faculfv conducting an opeEa1ion outside of the hobby or recreation construct. of the unmanned aircraft is secondary to the design and construction of the aircraft, such that the primary purpose of the course is not operating an unmanned For example, an instructor teaching an enginecling course in which constimction and operation of LIAS are one part of the curriculum would be ahle to conduct limited UAS operations. 111 (hal case students would ny l," AS to test the validily of design or construction methods to show mastery of the principles of the course. The tucully member's UAS operation would be secondary to the purpose Of instructing enginecli_llg courses, In contrast. this limited circumstance would not apply to a course related to UAS flight instruction. Tn that case, the student's primary purpose for taking the course is to learn 10 fly a C AS and flight would be expected 10 be demonstrated on a regular basis. tn that case, the faculty member's UAS operation is closely tied to his or her purpose of instructing how to ny a I-JAS. Conclusion U AS may be used to conduct demonstrations at schools Or other community-sponsored events provided the person operating the aircraft is (l) not compensated, or (2) any compensation received is neither directly nor incidentally related to that person's operation of the aircraft at such events. Students that operate model aircraft in connection with fulfilling an accredited educational institution's curricula lawfully may conduct model aimer-an operations for hobby and recreational

purposes pursuant to section 336 of the FMRA. provided they do not receive compensation, directly or incidentally, arising from or related to such operations. Facultv at these educational institutions teaching such cullicula may assist students Mith their model aircraft operalions under section 336, provided thal the operations ar•e used (o leach such curricula to students cnrollcd in those courses and the faculty member's participalion is limited to de minimis participation in the student's UAS opel•tions. We emphasize that these operations must be conducted under the provisions of section 336. 'lhe FAA emphasizes (hat faculty members who fo operate C AS outside of these parameters must wek authorization though onc of the three methods discussed above. We also Drone Notes and Resources Page 80

parameters must wek authorization though onc of the three methods discussed above. We also note that this interpretation was drRfled prior to issuance of the final rule for Operation and Certification of Small UAS Rule and this interpretation may need to be revisited depending on iLs provisions. See 80 Fed. Reg. 9544 (Feb. 23, 2015) (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking). Please contact my office with any questions about this memorandum.

May 27, 2016 - no response received to date. May 4 FAA memo seems to make this unnecessary.

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Annoying Drone Behavior Thursday, May 26, 2016

9:56 AM

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/faa-wants-to-fine-skypan-19-million-forreckless-drone-operations/2015/10/06/2050ca2e-6c34-11e5-aa5b-f78a98956699_story.html

https://www.droneshield.com/enforcement-actions

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Checklist for completed activities Handouts 1. Pre-Flight and Flight Training Hand-Out Quizzes 1. No-Fly Zone Practice Flights 1. Flight 2. Flight Test 1. Written Test 2. Aircraft Prep Hands-on setup Test 3. Flight Test..

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Design a Flight Wednesday, March 16, 2016

11:34 PM

Work in groups to design a flight. Post your proposed flight here by adding a page with your group name. Decide roles for each member.

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