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PART 4. FLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION ..................................... 21
4.1.1 Determination of intended tasks and feasibility ................................................................................ 21
4.1.2 Operating site location and assessment ........................................................................................... 21
4.1.3 Risk management ............................................................................................................................. 21
4.1.4 Communications ............................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.5 Pre-notification .................................................................................................................................. 22
4.1.6 Site permissions................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1.7 Weather ............................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1.8 Preparation and serviceability of equipment and UAS ..................................................................... 23
PART 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES .......................................................... 24
5.1 Pre-flight procedures ................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1.1 Site Survey ........................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1.2 Selection of operating areas and Alternates ..................................................................................... 24
5.1.3 Crew briefing ..................................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.4 Cordon procedure ............................................................................................................................. 25
5.1.5 Communications ............................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.6 Weather checks ................................................................................................................................ 25
5.1.7 Charging and fitting batteries (Refuelling) ........................................................................................ 25
5.1.8 Loading of equipment ....................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.9 Preparation and correct assembly of the UAS ................................................................................. 26
5.1.10 Pre-flight checks on UAS and equipment ......................................................................................... 26
5.2 Flight procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1 Start .................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.2 Take-off ............................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.3 In-flight .............................................................................................................................................. 28
5.2.4 Landing ............................................................................................................................................. 29
5.2.5 Shutdown .......................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3 Emergency procedures ............................................................................................................................ 29
5.3.1 Appropriate to the UAS and control system ..................................................................................... 29
5.3.2 Fire .................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.3.3 Accidents .......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.3.4 Pilot incapacitation ............................................................................................................................ 32
PART 6. FENSWOOD FARM FIELD ROBOTICS CENTRE .......................... 33
6.1.1 Introduction: ...................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1.2 Proximity to Bristol International Airport ........................................................................................... 33
6.1.3 How to use Fenswood Farm – New user ......................................................................................... 34
6.1.4 Upon arrival ....................................................................................................................................... 34
6.1.5 Fenswood Farm Contact Details ...................................................................................................... 35
PART 7. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS .......................................................... 35
7.1 Current PDRA (29
th
sept 2020 - 2021) ..................................................................................................... 36
PART 8. PRE DEPLOYMENT RAMS GUIDANCE ......................................... 44
8.1.1 UAS Pre-deployment Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) ........................................ 44
8.2 Checklists and useful documents ............................................................................................................ 52
8.2.1 Quick Reference Handbook DJI Mavic 2 Pro ................................................................................... 53
8.2.2 Example Arrival Checklist ................................................................................................................. 75
8.2.3 Example Post-Arrival Site Survey ..................................................................................................... 76