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1.6 Operational Control
1.6.1 Supervision of SUA Operations
For most jobs a spotter will be used to supervise and aid the RPAS CDR. Based on the risk
assessment and pre-site survey other spotters will be considered for operations where the
pilot-in-command would not otherwise be able to conduct the flight in a safe and secure
manner. When a spotter is used their role will be to supervise the operation of the RPAS
and ensure that any possible hazards in the flight zone are bought to the attention of the
RPAS CDR.
1.6.2 Accident Prevention and Flight Safety Program
To ensure the safe operation of the UAS the aircraft will be operated as per the guidelines
laid out in CAP 722.
To assess the safety, security and feasibility of every operation or flight droneswork Ltd will
carry out a risk assessment and pre-site survey. The details of which can be found in this
operations manual and the relevant forms in the appendices.
Any accident, or serious incident, should be reported to the national investigation authority.
All other occurrences should be reported under the CAA Mandatory Occurrence Reporting
Scheme (details of which can be found in CAP 382). An internal investigation will also take
place for any safety incidents.
In the event that guidance of a UAS is lost or significantly restricted then the relevant ATM
agencies will be informed (the relevant ATM agencies will be identified in the risk
assessment and pre-site survey.) Relevant local/national emergency services will also be
informed as necessary.
1.6.3 Flight Team Composition
Crew set up: Pilot, Spotter and camera operator (when required).
1.6.4 Operation of Multiple types of SUA
Not applicable at this present time.
1.6.5 Qualification Requirements
All personnel piloting any UAV must have undertaken the following:
v Ground School and Theory Examination with an approved Full UK National
Qualified Entity.
v Skills Test with an approved Full UK National Qualified Entity.
v Internal training on droneswork procedures, checklists and planning.