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Part 1: Management and Control
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to detail the items to be covered for the operation of the DJI
Inspire 1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) by droneswork.
1.1.2 Scope
This operations manual applies to all personnel involved with the operation of the DJI Inspire
1by droneswork.
A small unmanned aircraft is defined in the ANO as any unmanned aircraft weighing not more than
20 kg. A set of conditions are included at Articles 166 and 167 of the ANO subject to which small
aircraft may be flown without complying with airworthiness or flight crew licensing requirements or
with the Rules of the Air. These conditions include a prohibition on flight in controlled airspace or
within an aerodrome traffic zone unless in either case the permission of the air traffic control unit
has been obtained, a normal maximum height of 400 ft above the surface, 500m from the Pilot-in-
command and a prohibition on flight for the purposes of aerial work without the specific permission
of CAA. Article 167 specifically covers the use of small unmanned aircraft for surveillance or data
gathering.
1.1.3 Definitions and Abbreviations
1.1.4 Document Control and Amendment Process
To ensure the Operations Manual is kept current and that the different versions are not
being used there is an amendment tracking table in page 2 of the manual. There is also an
excel spreadsheet detailing the most recent amendment date where anyone can go and
check to ensure they have the most recent manual. Notification of major amendments will
be sent to all parties involved in droneswork operations.