AERIAL VIDEO AND PHOTO SFOC APPLICATION TEMPLATE

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1 AERIAL VIDEO AND PHOTO SFOC APPLICATION TEMPLATE

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3 Prepared by: John Smith Date Submitted: 2015/04/06 Submitted by: John Smith REVISIONS Date By Version Changes 1/22/2016 John Smith 0 Created ATTACHED Name Type Purpose Attachment 1 - Insurance PDF BCI Commercial UAV Insurance Attachment 2 - Permission PDF Permission letter Please see note from Aerobotika on last page. 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Revisions... 3 Attached... 3 Mission Overview... 6 Mission Team... 6 CAR (d)(3)(a)... 6 Applicant:... 6 CAR (d)(3)(b)... 6 Operation Manager... 6 CAR (d)(3)(c)... 7 Contact During Mission... 7 CAR (d)(3)(d)... 7 CAR (d)(3)(e)... 8 Proposed Dates and Times... 8 CAR (d)(3)(f)... 9 Aircraft... 9 CAR (d)(3)(g) Security Plan CAR (d)(3)(h) Emergency Procedures CAR (d)(3)(i) Ground Supervisor

5 CAR (d)(3)(j) Operation PLan CAR (d)(3)(k) Note From Aerobotika Aerial Intelligence

6 MISSION OVERVIEW An overview of this mission in detail. MISSION TEAM Names and contacts of all persons, whether staff, volunteers, contractors, or customer that are involved in the planning and execution of the mission. APPLICANT: Applicant Information (Certificate Holder) CAR (D)(3)(A) Fill in Full Legal Name Fill in Position Name (role within company) Fill in Company Name Fill in Address Fill in Address Fill in Office Telephone Fill in Cellular Telephone Fill in Facsimile Number (not required) CAR (D)(3)(B) OPERATION MANAGER The operations manager is the person who accepts and will maintain operational control over the operation. This is a high responsibility role and the person accepting should have qualifications commensurate with the level of complexity of the organization and its operations. These qualifications can be specified in this section or note that they will be presented in a separate Team appendix. Full Legal Name Position Name (role within company) Company Name Address 6

7 Address Office Telephone Cellular Telephone Facsimile Number (not required) Method by which the Operation Manager may be contacted directly during the operation (CAR (d)(3)(c)) Describe how/why this person is qualified to act as the Operation Manager. Note: A UAV operator may or may not use position titles such as "Operation Manager" and "Ground Supervisor" within their organization, however someone must have operational control over the operation and someone must be responsible for supervision of the operation area. It must be clearly indicated in the SFOC application who has been designated these responsibilities. In small operations, the Operation Manager and the Ground Supervisor could be the same person. CONTACT DURING MISSION Primary: Ops manager: Secondary: Visual observer: CAR (D)(3)(C) MISSION TYPE CAR (D)(3)(D) The Certificate applicant must provide a description of the type(s) (e.g. VLOS, BVLOS, day, night, VFR, IFR) and the purpose(s) of the operation (e.g. aerial photography, geophysical surveying, aerial demonstration, aerial inspection, wildlife management, search and rescue). MISSION PURPOSE The Certificate applicant must be specific when describing the purpose(s). Where a UAV system will be used for multiple purposes, all these purposes and the associated risk mitigations must all be detailed in the SFOC application. 7

8 Note: Not a bad idea to include a line about how your secondary and passive role is continuing to refine processes and documentation PROPOSED DATES AND TIMES CAR (D)(3)(E) The Certificate applicant must provide the dates, alternate dates and times of the proposed operation. Note: The Inspector works with the Certificate applicant to determine an appropriate validity period for the operation, taking into account potential delays for inclement weather, etc. As there may be circumstances where the applicant is unable to complete the operation within a tightly defined validity period, it is recommended that a buffer be added to the validity period rather than issuing a second SFOC. 8

9 AIRCRAFT CAR (D)(3)(F) A description of all aircraft that will be involved in this mission, and of their role. A complete description, including all pertinent flight data on the aircraft to be flown. Notes: The depth of information that needs to be provided varies depending on the size and complexity of the UAV system. Where the purpose of the SFOC application involves test bed aircraft where components are intended to be swapped, it may be necessary to issue more than one (1) SFOC unless this action does not dramatically change the performance characteristics of the UAV system and/or the risks associated with the operation. All information provided in the SFOC application shall use standard aviation related units of measure (e.g. nautical miles per hour (kts), feet (ft), etc.) The manufacturer, make and model of the UAV system including three view drawings or photographs of the aircraft. A complete description of : The UAV, including: o Category (e.g. fixed wing, rotary wing, airship, etc.); o Composition (e.g. graphite, composites, etc.); o Measurements (e.g. wingspan, fuselage length, rotor diameter, etc.); o Weight (e.g. maximum gross take-off weight, empty weight, payload weight, etc.); o Type of propulsion system (make and model) (e.g. electric, turboprop, turbofan; rear or forward mount, etc.); o Fuel /Energy system (e.g. battery type, AVGAS, capacity, etc.); o Method of take-off/ launch (e.g. taxi and take-off, pneumatic catapult, hand-launched, etc.); o Method of landing / recovery (e.g. approach and runway landing, parachute, belly/skid landing, skyhook, etc.); o Navigation equipment/capability (e.g. visual, GPS, etc.); 9

10 o Electronic surveillance equipment (e.g. transponder (modes, etc.), ADS-B, etc.); o Flight sensors (e.g. barometric altimeter, airspeed indicator, icing detection, etc.); o Redundant systems (e.g. flight controls, avionics, flight termination system, etc.); o Visual detectability (e.g. lighting (position, anti-collision), high visibility paint scheme, etc.); and Flight data on the aircraft to be flown: o Performance (e.g. operating speeds, climb and descent rates, maximum altitude, maximum range, maximum endurance, etc.); and o Operating Limitations (e.g. winds (wind shear, gusts), cross-winds, temperatures, day, night, icing, etc.). The Control Station, including: o Control method (e.g. manual flight, pre-programmed, tethered, autoland, etc.); o Flight Instrumentation (e.g. attitude, altitude, airspeed, heading, present position, navigation etc., and method of displaying the information); o Systems diagnostic and monitoring information (e.g. low battery, fuel status, critical systems failure, visual and audio warnings, etc.); o Environmental warnings (e.g. icing, rain, terrain, etc.); o Redundant systems (e.g. back-up computer displays, back-up power supply); o Control station power source (e.g. generator, power grid, rechargeable ); o Equipment in the control station (e.g. lights for night operations, fire extinguisher); and o Control station security (e.g. capable of being locked). The Command and Control Links including: o C2/data bands and frequencies (e.g. Very High Frequency (VHF) band, Ku-Band, Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communication (SATCOM), Geostationary satellites, etc.); o Radio range of the control links; 10

11 o Lost Link indications (e.g. "off flags", signal strength indicators, etc.); o Measures for preventing or mitigating radio frequency interference; and o Single or dual redundant control links. o Voice Communications including: o Primary method of communicating with ATC and other airspace users (e.g. radio relay through the air vehicle, fixed based transmitter, etc.); o Backup communication capability (e.g. landline, cell phone, etc.); o Communication latencies (e.g. able to perform ATC directed actions without delay, etc.); and o Communication system used for the pilots, ground support personnel and observers to communicate with each other. Payload(s) including: o Payload limitations (e.g. impact on flight envelope, how conflicts are managed when aircraft and payload operational limits differ, etc.); o Dangerous payloads (e.g. pyrotechnics, explosives, lasers, pesticides, etc.); o Secondary purposes of payload (e.g. camera controls the flight path of the UAV, etc.); and o Increase to crew workload (e.g. pilot operating UAV and payload, etc.). CAR (D)(3)(G) SECURITY PLAN The security plan for the area(s) of operation and security plan for the area(s) to be over flown to ensure no hazard is created to persons or property on the surface. The Certificate applicant must describe the security plan for the area(s) of operation and for the areas to be over flown. Note: Security plan pertains to safety and security of persons and property on the ground. Physical and control station security issues (e.g. unlawful interference) are addressed in paragraph (k). Include address and lat. and long. of polygon, if used to denote flying and operational area 11

12 The following should be considered when developing the security plan: o Proposed safe altitudes and distances for the operation (e.g. from members of the public, structures, vehicles, vessels etc.); Note: flight within 100 feet horizontally of persons not involved in the operation of the UAV will not be permitted. Flight within 100 horizontally of buildings and occupied vehicles or vessels will not be permitted without the owners consent and lack of objection from the occupants. The fact that flight within 100 feet of occupied vehicles(without the occupants permission) also serves to preclude operation of the UAV within 100 feet of roads and rights of way unless the applicant can demonstrate how and under what authority they plan to prevent such incursions of the UAV. o Isolation of bystanders during take-off/launch, in-flight and landing/recovery (e.g. fences, barriers, removal of people from operating area, etc.); Note: Use of warning signs only is not considered acceptable in areas with a reasonable possibility of spectator incursion. The applicant must outline how they intend to secure the site. If the applicant intends to close public roadways, sidewalks or other public spaces, they must show proof that they have the authority of the controlling agency to do so. In the case of a large geographic area, a process must be shown whereby these permissions may be obtained. o Permission to access private property; Note: The application must indicate that permission has been or will be obtained before flight for all properties over which and from or to which flights of the UAV will take place. o Permission from aerodrome authorities; and Note: The applicant must demonstrate that the aerodrome authorities and/or controlling agencies for both the aerodrome and the surrounding airspace have been contacted and have approved of the operation. The applicant must provide documentation to that effect including names and contact numbers of the parties concerned and details of the operational security plan. 12

13 o Permission for land use from other jurisdictions (e.g. civic authorities, government held property, DND, etc.). Note: Similar to private property in that the application must indicate that permission has been or will be obtained before flight for all affected properties over which and from or to which flights of the UAV will take place. Depending on the level of safety mitigation required, the inspector may or may not require the applicant to provide documentation granting permission. Documentation of coordination with DND, Parks Canada, City or Provincial Governments and any other affected agencies is required to be attached to the application. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CAR (D)(3)(H) The emergency contingency plan to deal with any disaster resulting from the operation. The Certificate applicant must describe the emergency contingency plan(s). The Certificate applicant will: o Have an emergency plan in place describing the personnel and equipment available to respond to anticipated emergencies, including incidents and accidents, or medical emergencies; o Have the equipment and personnel described in the emergency plan readily available during flight operations; o Coordinate the emergency contingency plan with applicable emergency agencies and authorities (e.g. airport operator, etc.); o Ensure that all persons associated with the operation who may be required to respond to an emergency situation are briefed in advance of the operation (e.g. available emergency services, methods of contacting emergency services, checklists); and o Where applicable, ensure access routes are available for emergency vehicles. 13

14 Notes: It is expected that the emergency contingency plan will be well thought out and detailed in the SFOC application. Relying on calling 911 would not, meet the standard expected of an emergency contingency plan. If the emergency contingency plan includes contacting 911, the Certificate applicant must identify that calling 911 is only related to the emergency contingency plan actions and that it is not appropriate to call 911 for aircraft-related emergencies (e.g. lost link, fly-away, damage to UAV, etc.) Joint Rescue Coordination Centres should not be contacted for any UAV related emergency or accidents. GROUND SUPERVISOR CAR (D)(3)(I) The name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers of the person designated to be responsible for supervision of the operation area (Ground Supervisor), if different from the Operation Manager during the operation. The Certificate applicant must provide the name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, or any other contact information (e.g. ) of the person designated to be responsible for supervision of the operation area. If a Ground Supervisor is utilized, the SFOC application must describe how/why this person is qualified to act as the Ground Supervisor. CAR (D)(3)(J) OPERATION PLAN A detailed plan describing how the operation shall be carried out. The plan shall include a clear, legible presentation of the area to be used during the operation. The presentation may be in the form of a scale diagram, aerial photograph or large scale topographical chart and must include at least the following information: the altitudes and routes to be used on the approach and departure to and from the area where the operation will be carried out; 14

15 Note: As a general rule, flights within 5nm of any aerodrome will be limited to 100 feet AGL. Flights outside of 5nm will normally only be permitted as high as 400 feet AGL. Flights higher than these altitudes will require the applicant to demonstrate to the Minister how the additional safety risks of higher flights will be mitigated. the location and height above ground of all obstacles in the approach and departure path to the areas where the operation will be carried out; Note: To be clear, authorization to fly at a certain height ABOVE GROUND LEVEL (AGL) means the actual height above the ground directly below the UAV. If higher altitudes are needed to provide safe clearance over obstacles, the applicant must detail these. Additionally, if the obstacles are other than naturally occurring, the exact boundaries of the area where the actual operation will be carried out; and Note: Applicants must include exact lat/long coordinates of the corners of a polygon enclosing the operation area, or if able,.kml files of the operation area. Screen shots or diagrams although helpful will not suffice. The inspector must be able to reference the coordinates or.kml files on their own software to verify hazards. the altitudes and routes to be used while carrying out the operation. Note: As a general rule, flights within 5nm of any aerodrome will be limited to 100 feet AGL. Flights outside of 5nm will normally only be permitted as high as 400 feet AGL. Flights higher than these altitudes will require the applicant to demonstrate to the Minister how the additional safety risks of higher flights will be mitigated. For a Standing SFOC the requirement to conduct a site survey, as per Section 6.19 of SI , meets the aim of the above standard. In addition to the standard detailed above, the following is required: 15

16 All Certificate applicants will identify the class(s) of airspace in which the operations are planned. Certificate applicants who wish to conduct operations in Class F Restricted airspace must indicate this fact in the SFOC application so that appropriate conditions can be added to the SFOC. See paragraph (d)(3)(k) for additional airspace considerations. Note: Specify in which type of airspace (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) the operation will take place. If anything other than class G is required, details of coordination with the controlling agencies are required. Again, if the application is for a large geographic area, a process and/or checklist is required. CAR (D)(3)(K) Any other information pertinent to the safe conduct of the operation requested by the Minister. Personnel Qualifications - The Certificate applicant must describe the relevant aviation related qualifications of the UAV pilot(s), observer(s) and UAV system maintainer(s) in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the personnel have been trained and are qualified to fulfill their duties. Section 4.1 of SI stipulates the minimum age, medical, knowledge, experience and skill requirements. UAV Pilot - Inspectors must be satisfied that pilots are appropriately trained, qualified, proficient and current to operate the UAV in the operating environment. o Inspectors should take into account previous aviation knowledge and experience (e.g. pilot licence/permit, ratings, air traffic specialist qualifications, previous unmanned aircraft qualifications, completed a course of pilot ground school instruction, etc.) when determining whether an individual is qualified to act as a PIC. o Where the pilot has a dual role (e.g. also the payload operator), the Certificate applicant will need to address any risks associated with the same person performing two functions. 16

17 Note: The application must explain how the pilot is able to perform both functions with no adverse effects on piloting duties. Visual Observers - Inspectors must be satisfied that visual observers are adequately trained to perform their duties. Note: Explain the training process for observers, and what makes them qualified to carry out observer duties. System Maintainer - Inspectors must be satisfied that the UAV maintenance personnel are appropriately trained and qualified to maintain the UAV system, including the aircraft, control station components (e.g. hardware, software and firmware) and command and control links in a fit for flight condition. o Inspectors should take into account previous aviation maintenance knowledge and experience (e.g. AME licence, previous UAV maintenance experience, completion of a course on aviation maintenance, etc.) when determining whether an individual is qualified to act as a maintainer. UAV System Airworthiness and Continuing Airworthiness Note: Other than small UAVs operated VLOS, TC does not currently define the matters to be taken into account for the design of UAVs and associated systems. Use of the term "airworthy" in this document means "in a fit and safe state for flight" but may not mean in conformity to a type definition. The Certificate applicant must describe how they have determined that the aircraft and the system are airworthy, including: o UAV system designed to facilitate control of the UAV by the pilot and provide clear indications of UAV flight status; o a means for the UAV to remain within its flight envelope; o redundancy of flight critical components to ensure safe recovery of the UAV (e.g. automatic landing/recovery systems, flight termination systems, etc.); o operational history - accident rate as compared to total hours flown by the aircraft type. Corrective action taken to prevent future failures; o authorizations issued by other civilian or military authorities. 17

18 The Inspectors must be satisfied that the Certificate applicant has demonstrated that the UAV system can safely conduct the proposed operation. UAV System Maintenance The Certificate applicant must describe how the UAV system is being maintained, including: o maintenance and inspection manuals; o maintenance and inspection plan/schedule; o who established the maintenance schedule (e.g. UAV manufacturer); and o the keeping of maintenance records (e.g. aircraft, components, control station, C2 link, etc). Operations Operational Flight Rules - The SFOC includes numerous conditions necessary for aviation safety for which the applicant will not need to provide any information. However, the Certificate applicant must specifically address the areas discussed below as part of the SFOC application o In general, UAVs should be operated in accordance with the principles governing the flights of manned aircraft. See section 6.20 for key principles and the conditions provided in Appendix H for the flight rules applicable to these UAV operations. o Right of Way - When a UAV cannot give way to other aircraft (e.g. no sense and avoid capability) the Certificate applicant must demonstrate how the risk of loss of separation/collision will be mitigated. Weather Limitations The Certificate applicant must specify the weather conditions under which they will operate in accordance with Section This will include, as a minimum: visibility, distance from cloud, cloud ceiling, wind direction and speed, turbulence and temperatures. NOTE: Minimum weather conditions within Canada are normally at least 3 statute miles visibility and 1000 feet ceilings or 500 feet above the maximum planned altitude. 18

19 The Certificate applicant must have a system in place to assess and monitor the weather in order to comply with the applicable weather minima. This would include actual and forecasted weather along the flight path, and where applicable, the weather along the pre-programmed "lost link route" of flight. Icing - UAVs are not normally permitted to operate in areas of known/forecast icing. Certificate applicants intending to conduct operations in icing conditions must demonstrate in their SFOC application how the UAV can do so safely. Air Traffic Service Provider Coordination The Certificate applicant is responsible for coordination with the air traffic service provider responsible for supplying air traffic services for the airspace affected by the operation. Certificate applicants are also responsible for obtaining necessary permissions/advising aerodrome authorities etc. Validity of the SFOC is contingent upon the Certificate applicant coordinating with the applicable ATS Unit. NOTE: Attach any applicable correspondence with ATS granting permission to operate in their airspace including the applicant s processes for complying with ATS conditions. If the applicant intends to fly within Canadian Air Defence Identification Zones, the application must detail how they intend to comply with section of the CARs. As with manned aircraft, UAV operations require deconfliction with, coordination with, and notification to other airspace users. Whenever two-way communications are required with an ATS Unit the UAV pilot must continuously monitor the appropriate radio frequency. Additionally, the UAV pilot must comply with ATC instructions. Note: Provide information regarding crew qualifications and equipment which enables radio communications with ATS. The application should detail the frequencies and the ATS units to be contacted. 19

20 In some cases, the Certificate applicant will need to notify other airspace users of the UAV activity. See section 6.14 of SI for details regarding the issuance of NOTAMs. Note: Applicants must outline their process and contact details for filing a NOTAM. Additionally, for operations within airspace requiring broadcast calls (MF or ATF among others), the application must demonstrate how and by whom this will be done. If the applicant intends to fly within Canadian Air Defence Identification Zones, the application must detail how they intend to comply with section of the CARs. Inadvertent Flight into Controlled Airspace and/or Fly-away If not authorized to enter controlled airspace, the Certificate applicants must describe the following items in the event that there is an inadvertent flight into controlled airspace and/or fly-away: o a means of determining if they inadvertently enter controlled airspace; o a plan to communicate with the ATS Unit where the UAV inadvertently flies into controlled airspace and cannot be immediately returned to the area of operation; and Note: The application must contain specific contact methods including telephone numbers and/or radio frequencies of the affected agencies. o the ability to contact, and know who to contact, if the UAV is no longer under control of the pilot and the UAV flies away. Note: The application must contain specific contact methods including telephone numbers and/or radio frequencies of the affected agencies. UAV System Security Certificate applicants shall provide Inspectors with the company procedures/processes that are utilized to manage physical and technical security of the UAV system as described in Section 6.30 of SI

21 UAV Operator Requirements A UAV operator must be 18 years of age or older. The Certificate applicant must articulate in the SFOC application how they intend to maintain an adequate management organization that is capable of exercising supervision and operational control over persons participating in the UAV system operations. Operating Procedures The Certificate applicant must provide a description of the normal and emergency procedures for the intended operation to ensure that the UAV will not create a hazard to other airspace users or persons or property on the ground. These procedures include: Flight release/authorization Pre-flight preparation/planning, as applicable: o checking NOTAMS; o filing ATC flight plan; o weather briefing; o fuel/energy and oil requirements; o weight and balance calculations; o securing of cargo; o radio frequency interference check; and o carriage of dangerous goods; Note: detail how this will be done if applicable. Simply stating the fact that the above items will be done is not acceptable. Take-off/Launch, Flight and Landing/Recovery: aborted take-off/launch; landing/recovery (e.g. programming of navigation system, go-around/balked landing, etc.); use of checklists; 21

22 Note: If checklists and/or procedures are to be used, they must be included in the application. crew coordination (e.g. briefings, calls, handover procedures, etc.); operating in hazardous conditions (e.g. icing, thunderstorms, white-out, windshear, etc.); preventing incidents of interference with UAV system command and control links; ensuring that the UAV pilot maintains the UAV within the prescribed altitude and distance limitations; confirming navigation system accuracy and reliability during BVLOS operations; and the use of automation and when to discontinue use of automation. Post flight accident/incident reporting procedures; and Note: The UAV Certificate Holder shall report to the office of SFOC issuance via at as soon as possible, details of any of the following aviation occurrences during the operation of the UAV: Injuries to any person requiring medical attention; Unintended contact between the UAV and persons, livestock, vehicles, vessels or other structures; Unanticipated damage incurred to the airframe, control station, payload or command and control links that adversely affects the performance or flight characteristics of the UAV; Anytime the UAV is not kept within the geographic boundaries and/or altitude limits as outlined in this Certificate; Any collision or risk of collision with another aircraft; Anytime the UAV becomes uncontrollable, experiences a fly-away or is missing; and Any other incident that results in a Canadian Aviation Daily Occurrence Report (CADORS). 22

23 The UAV Certificate Holder shall not operate the UAV following any of the aviation occurrences listed in the condition above, until such time as this office approves its further operation. Any such approval for resumption of operations shall be documented. Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting and Requirements; Emergencies command and control link failure; loss of visual contact; operation of the flight termination system; emergency landing/ditching (e.g. engine failure, fuel starvation, aircraft malfunction, etc.); control station failures (e.g. loss of power, software, hardware, etc.); communications failures (e.g. ATC, visual observer, etc.); fly-aways (e.g. immediate actions, ATC communications, etc.); and Note: The application must contain specific contact methods including telephone numbers and/or radio frequencies of the affected agencies. The Certificate holder shall have immediately available an Emergency Procedures Checklist for the operator to follow if the aircraft flies away, including the applicable Nav Canada Area Control Centre Shift Manager (Edmonton , Winnipeg , Montreal (if in the vicinity of Iqaluit) Vancouver , Toronto Centre , Moncton , Gander ) and the local airport Control Tower or Flight Service Station phone numbers. notifying of first responders (e.g. post crash response). Manuals and Records The Certificate applicant must indicate in the SFOC application the manuals and records utilized to support safe operations, in accordance with the requirements in Section 6.28 of SI Flight Duty Time Limitations and Rest Periods 23

24 The Certificate applicant must indicate maximum flight duty times and minimum rest periods and establish a system that monitors the flight duty time and time free from duty of each of its flight crew members. Liability Insurance The Certificate applicant must stipulate in the SFOC application that they subscribe to liability insurance in accordance with the requirements in Section 6.31 of SI Note: Inspectors are not required to obtain an actual copy of the UAV operator's Insurance policy. The applicant's declaration of the fact that they have such insurance is sufficient. The UAV Certificate Holder shall establish and maintain records of their flight operations to include the following information: Location, date, times, crew, and aircraft type for each flight; Flight hours accumulated per aircraft; and UAV pilot-in-command(s) flight hours per day, month and year. Site survey. The UAV may be operated at night, and only for the purposes authorized to a maximum altitude of XXX feet AGL. The area must have adequate supplemental illumination to operate safely and avoid hazards. The integrated UAV aircraft lighting is not approved and not to be used for sole source reference. Note: the specific lighting systems to be used and the altitude request must be justified. Normally the altitudes allowed will be significantly lower than that allowed in daylight. (100 feet AGL is normal unless higher is required and justified) For flights of the UAV within the Oil Sands Area the following conditions apply; Note: At a minimum the application must contain the following information 24

25 A Notice to Airman (NOTAM) must be filed with the applicable Flight Information Center (FIC) unless advised otherwise by Nav Canada; and The Certificate holder must hold an Aeronautical Radio Operators Licence, a Station License (if required by Industry Canada) and equipment appropriate to monitor the Air Traffic Advisory Frequency (ATF) of at all times during the operation. For flights of the UAV within 40 nm of Portage La Prairie Southport Airport, the following conditions apply; Note: At a minimum the application must contain the following information No flights within the CYPG control zone; The Certificate holder must hold an Aeronautical Radio Operators License, a Station License (if required by Industry Canada) and equipment appropriate to monitor at all times during the operation; and Any flights within 40nm of Southport Airport shall notify Allied Wings Flight Operations via at least 4 hrs prior to flight. address is fltops@alliedwings.ca : Include company name, contact name and telephone number, time of flight, area of operation (latitude, longitude) and maximum altitude planned. Any other information you feel may be useful in assessing the safety of your proposed operation. Note: Use this space to include any further relevant information that the inspector can use in assessing the application 25

26 To submit your application, it to the appropriate TC office for your region: Atlantic Region - New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland & Labrador Telephone: casa-saca@tc.gc.ca Quebec Region Telephone: Fax: csva-vsca@tc.gc.ca Ontario Region Telephone: (416) Fax: (416) / Fee Payment: (416) / CASO-SACO@tc.gc.ca Prairie and Northern Region - Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Telephone: (204) Fax: (204) CASPNR-SACRPN@tc.gc.ca Pacific Region (British Columbia) Telephone: (604) Fax: CAOPac-OACPac@tc.gc.ca There are several resources available to you to aide in understanding your requirements and responsibilities as a UAV Operator. Links to these resources are as follow: 1. The Canadian Aeronautics Act is the Act that governs all Aviation activities in Canadian Airspace. 26

27 2. The Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) are the regulations derived from the Aeronautics Act. You will find specific references to the CARs throughout this application form and you are required to fully understand them as they form the legal basis for the information you are requested to provide The Staff Instruction (SI) No is a Transport Canada document which provides Inspectors with guidance on the review and processing of an application for an SFOC for the operation of UAV s. This is the main document used to determine whether you are eligible for issuance of an SFOC UAV. The SI provides specific guidance to the Inspectors as to what to look for in an application, and also serves as a very specific resource to applicants in preparing their application TP Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems (UAV) 25 kg or Less, Operating within Visual Line of Sight. This is a document that provides a guide to what you as a UAV Operator should know at a minimum. If you are not knowledgeable in these subjects listed it is strongly recommended that you seek education from one of the many education resources available within Canada. To help you find training resources, refer to the following link for Unmanned Systems Canada. They have links to training providers within Canada. We re happy to note that we are also part of Transport Canada s list of declared compliant training organizations. At the time of writing, there are only two. 27

28 5. SFOC s are authorizations that allow for risk based aviation activities that cannot or may not meet all the Canadian Aviation Regulations. To help allow what are considered Low Risk operations to be carried out with a minimum of regulatory oversight, Transport Canada has promulgated two exemptions. These exemptions take the place of SFOC s as long as the operator is complying with each and every condition listed on the applicable exemption. If an operator is unable to comply with any conditions, they are required to apply for and operate under an SFOC. The above link also provides links to other resources for UAV operators. Of note is the fact that just because you are an SFOC Holder, or are in the process of applying for an SFOC, you are still able to work in accordance with the exemptions provided you comply with all of the conditions. Reference the Advisory Circular (AC) Guidance Material for Operating Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems under an Exemption for detailed explanations for each of the 37 or 58 conditions. 28

29 NOTE FROM AEROBOTIKA AERIAL INTELLIGENCE This template is not an official Transport Canada document. It was created by UAV service and compliant training provider Aerobotika Aerial Intelligence to assist prospective operators in obtaining an SFOC. This template was created in coordination with published Transport Canada documentation and from our extensive and successful experience submitting SFOC applications for ourselves and others. The watermark should be removed or replaced prior to submission. The sections are designed to detail the information that should be included. No specific formatting was used or is expected by TC. The table of contents will auto generate if text styles are used. (highly recommended) We really hope you find this template useful for the creation of your SFOC Application! Feedback is welcome and can be forwarded to 29

30 We understand this process can be quite daunting for initial applicants. We re here to help out however we can! We offer SFOC application development and training including ground school created specifically for UAS operators. For more information on any of the services offered by AAI, contact us at or UAV. 30