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2.4.5 Malicious or Accidental Interference with Control Frequency
Spotter will attempt to locate source of interference. PIC will land the UAS back at the
landing/take off area as soon as possible.
2.4.6 Pilot Incapacitation
Spotter or cameraman (if on the job) will immediately press the return home button on the
control unit so that the UAS returns to land at the landing/take off area automatically.
2.4.7 Fly Away Action
v Immediately reduce throttle to attempt a landing or ‘controlled crash’
v The PIC will make a mayday call to the relevant frequency.
v A 999 call will be made to the police.
v The crew will follow the aircraft (if possible) to try and maintain visual contact
and so as to inform the authorities where the UAS is.
v Throughout this process the PIC will continually try and regain control as well
as pressing the return home button at regular intervals.
v Local ATZ’s will be immediately informed (if in range). These will be listed in
the pre-flight risk assessment.
2.4.8 Aircraft Incursion
If any other aircraft makes an incursion in to the 400ft (500m) operational area of the RPAS
activities the pilot will land the aircraft immediately ensuring maximum separation is
maintained between the droneswork RPAS and the infringing aircraft.
If any observed aircraft looks likely to encroach on the operational area the PIC should
immediately consider safe evasive action.
2.4.9 Ground Incursion
If a person, vehicle or animal encroaches within 50m of the PIC or within 50m of the flight
operation –
v The pilot will cease all flight operations to assess the threat.
v The pilot will immediately move the RPAS away from the threat in an attempt
to maintain 50m separation until the third party is clear.
v If the encroachment continues the pilot will continue to move the RPAS away
from the incursion and then attempt to land at the nearest safe location.
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