Table Of Content2011-WSA408 1
- CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION.
Canyor: County Sherifts Offce
1115 Alben
Caldwell 1D 83605,
“This corficare is isw0d [or Ihe opsialons spacial desorbed Warerafier No parson Sal canta any
‘peralen purus" to fe aon 07a cerca except i eoccedanca i he sdard and spec provisions
‘oitaned th this certfeet, end such obar raquomenis of fe Fuderl Avion Regulations rot sci
seaived by Pla certoate
Gporation of fe Draganfiyer X6 Unmanned Aca System (UAS) in Class G atrepace surface
10 400 fot Above the Graund (AGL) within 4 One Half Nauitcal Bile (0.50 Nbd) Radius
‘cantared at 43-61-10.00N / 116-42-32,00W under the jurisdiction of the Boise Al Tralic.
Gontial (TRACON) Facity. See sperial provision,
Na
TA copy ofthe apploaion mado Tor Wi detente tel attached and Become a pall Nee
2. “This calicata sail bo srosentas for inspection upon the requsel of any cullized represertava of the
Fedora Avion Adnaon, of of ery State or municipal fic charged wm He duty of erforig local las
orregulaions
2. Fhe halcer of thin oarifcste chal be responsible ‘or the set observance of the terns ant poMsinns
eontalned hein,
4 Tals cerfats is nontanaferase,
Tle: This epic cot isis 9 aver of ose Fedora as Oro
does wel anetle' waiver ofeny Stale awerioral ordnance.
Special Provisions are set forlh end altaghes
“Thin oartifcate 201 -WSA-108 i elfeclive [ruin December 19, 2011 through December 18,
2012 and fs eubject to cancellation at any tiene Upo" notice by the Adrinisiraor or hisiher
authorized representative,
BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
Raeinth
FAA Head wet for Randy Wil
Desember 13. 2014 ‘Acting Mananer, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
FAA Warm 7741-1 (7-74)
2017-WSA-108 2
ATTAC! uA.
Issued To: Canyon County Sheriffs Offios
Address: 1115 Albany
Caldwel, ID 83605
Activity: Oparetion of tha Draganflyer X6 Unmanned Aircraft System (WAS) in Class G
‘ifspace surface to 400 fest Above tha Ground (AGL) within a Ong Malf Nautical Mile
{0.50 NM) Radlus contered at 43-41-10 .00N / 116-42-32.00V under the jurisdiction af
Boise Alr Trafle Contl (TRACON) Facility.
Bucpose: To prescrine UAS operating -equirements (outside of resticied andor
warning area airspace) in the National Airspace System (NAS) for the purpose of
training.
Dates of Usa’ This Certificate of Authorization (COA) 2011-WSA-108 is valid from
December 19, 2011 through December 18, 2012. Should a renewal become
necessary, the proponent shall advise the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in
writing, no Tater than 80 days prior to the requasted effective date.
General Provisions:
‘+The review ofthis actly Is based on our currant understanding of UAS operations,
and the impact of such operations in the NAS, and tharafore stiould not be
‘considered a precedent for fulure operations. As changes occur in the VAS
industry. or in our understanding af i, there may ba changes (othe limitations and
cconuilions for similar operalions.
‘= Allpersonnel connected with the VAS operation must comply withthe contents of
this aulhorizallon ends provieions.
‘= This COA will be reviewad and amanded as necessary to conform to changing UAS
pofivy anid guidance,
Safety Provisions:
Unmanned Aireratt (UIA) nave no on-board pitt to perform see-and-avoid
responsibilities, and therefore, when operating outside of restricied areas, special
provisions must be made to ensure an equivalent level uf safely exists Zor operations:
had a pilot been an board. In accordance with 14 CFR Part 91, Genaral Operating and
Flight Rules, Subpart J-Waivers, 91.903, Policy and Provedures, the following
provisions provide acceptable mitgation of 14 CFR Parl 91.111/1%3 and must be
ccornplied with:
“+ Far the purpase of see-and-evoid, visttal observers rust ba utlizad at all timas
‘exceat in Class A airspace, restricted areas, and waming areas. Tha observers may
fiher be ground bases ar in chase plane. Ifthe chase aircraft is operating more
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‘than 100fL aboverbelon and or nm laterally, ofthe UA, the chase alreraft PIC will
arise the eanteoling ATC factty.
» Ino-dar to comply with the saa and avoid raquiremonts of Tita 14 of the Code of
Foderal Regulations soetions 91.113 and 91.144, the pllotin-commane and visual
observars must be able to see the aircraft and the surrounding airspace throughout
tts erie fight; and be able to determing the aircrafts alftude, fight path and
Dreniiity to Trafe and other hazards (terrain, weather, structures) sulficiently to
exorcise effective control otha acral to giv rightoFway to ater al-craf, and to
‘prevent the alrcraf from ereating 3 collision hazard
» VAS alls will ensure thore is @ safe operating distance between manned and
‘pomanned alreralt tall times. in accordance with 14 CFR 91.111, Operating Near
Othoe Aicra®, and 14 GFR 91.113, Right-of Way Rufes. Cloud clearances and VFR
visibitas for Class E airspace will be used regardless of cass of airspace.
Adtionally, UAS operation are advised to operata well clear ofall known menned
airoral operations
» Tha dropping or spraying of aircraft stares, ar carrying af hazardous materials
{included ordnance} susside of active Restricted, Prohibited, or Waming Areas is
Prohisited unless specifically authorized in the Special Provisions of this COA.
Airwort
186 Certification Provisions:
“+ UA must be shown to he airworthy to conduct fight oparations in the NAS.
Publis Use Aircraft must contin one ofthe following:
2 Acivl airmonhiness verification from the FAA, oF
®Aslateent specifying that the Flenarimant of Defanse Handbook "Aisworthiness
‘Cerificaton Criteria’ (ME-HDBIC-516), as amerded, was used to certify the
arora or
> Equivalent method of oertiication,
Pllot / Observer Provisions:
» Plot Qualifications: UA pilots interacting with Air Traffie Control (ATC) shall have
sufficient expertise ta pertarm that task readily Pilots must have an understanding of
‘and cornply with Federal Aviation Regulations and Military Regulations applicable to
tha airspace whore the UAwill operate. Pilots musl have in tel possession a
current sacand class (or higher) airman medical cevificate that has baon Issued
under 14 CFR 67, Medical Standards and Certification, or a military equivalent. 14
‘CFR 91.17, Alcohol ar Drugs, spats to UA pilol,
+ Aireaft and Operations Requirements:
© Flight Below 18,000 Feet Mean Sea Level (MSL).
+ UA operations below 18,000 feet MISL in any airspace general y accestible to
alrerat fying in accordenice with visual fight rules (VFR) require visual
‘observers, either alrbome or ground-based. Uso of ATC cadar alone does not
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constitute sufficient calsion risk mitigation in aitspave where uncooperative
airbarne aperations may be conducted,
© Flights Ator Above 13,000 Feet Mean Sea Level (MSL)
+ "When operating on an instrument ATC clearance, the UIA pilotin-command
‘rust ensure the following:
1. An ATC clearance has been filed, oblsined aunt followed.
2. Positional information shall be provided in reference to established
NAS fixes, NAVAIDS, and waypoints, Use of Latiuida/Longitude is
ot authorized.
Observer Qualifications: Observers must have been provided wilh sulicient
training ta communicate clesry to the pilol any turing instructions required to stay
clear of conflicting trafic. Observers wil reralve talning on nulas andl
responsibliies described in 14 CFR 91,111, Operating Near Othor Arcra®, 14 CFR
51.113, Right of Way Rules, cloud clearance, in-igh| visibly, and the pict
‘ontraler glossary including standard ATC phraseology and communication
Observers must have in the'r possession a current second class (or higher) airman
‘medical vertficate that has been issued uulder 14 CFR 67, Macical Standards and
Gertifcation, ora miliary equivalent, 14 CFR 91.47, Alcohol or Drugs, applies to UA
observers,
Pilotin-Command (PIC) -
© Visual Flight Rulas (VFR) as applicable:
+ The PICs the person directly responsible for the opsration of the UA. The
responsibilty and authority ofthe plotin command as described by 14 CER
91.3 (or military equivalent), apples to the UAS PIC.
+The PIC operaling a UA In tng of sight must pass at a minimum the required
knowlerge test for a private pllot cartiicata, or military equivalent, as slated in
44. CFR 61.105, and must Keop their aaronautcal knowledge up lo date,
There ia ne intent to suggest that there tz any requirement or the UAS PIC to
be qualified 26.4 crewmember of a manned aircraft
» Plats fying a UA on ather than instrument fight plans beyond ling of sight of
the PIC must passase a minimum af a current private plot certificate, or
riltary aguivalentin the category and ciass, as stated in 14 CFR 61.105.
9. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 2s applicable:
» The PIC is the parson directly responsible for the operation of the UA. The
espansibiity and aithority of the pilot in command as described by 14 CFR
91.3 (or miltary equivatant), applies to the UAS PIC.
+ Tha PIC must be a cortiiad pilot (minimum of p-ivate pilot) of manned aircratt
(FAA or military equivalent} in category and class of aircraft town,
+ The PIG must alsa have a currenl/aqpropriate insturment rating (manned
aircraft, FAA or military equivalent for ihe catagory and class of aircraft flown
Pllot Proficiency — VFRIFR as applicable:
2 Pilots wil not act 26 a VERY IFR PIC unless they have had three qualified
profleigncy events within she preceding 80 days,
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+ Thatarm “qualified proficiency event” is a UAS-speciic lem necessary due to
tha diversity of UAS types and controf systems.
+ Acqualiicd proficiency event is an event requiring the plot to oxarcise the
{raining and skills unique to the UAS in which proficiency fs maintainod.
© Pilois wil not act as an IFR PIC unless they have had six netrument qualifying
‘events in the preceding six calenda: months {an event thal requires the PIC 10
axercise instrument fight skills unique to the LAS},
«PIG Respanstbllivies:
Pots are responsible for a torough preffghtinspection of the UAS. Flight
‘operations wil nat be undertaken Unlass the UAS is ainworthy. The airworthiness
provlelores of 14 CFR 91.7, Civil Aircraft Airworthiness, or the millary equivalent,
apply
© One PIC nigsl be designated at al times and is responsible forthe safety of the
1 and persons and property alang the LA fight path.
‘9. The LAS pilot will ba held accauntable for cantraling shel lcraft to tha same
slandards a6 the pilot of manned aircraft. The provisions of 14 CFR 91.13,
Careless and Recktoss Operation, apply fa UAS pilots,
‘+ PllottObserver Task Linttations:
> Pilots and observers must not perform ew dulles for mara than one UA at a
time,
2 Chase sirerafl ptots must not concurently perfo:m either observer or UA pilot
duties along with chase pilot duties,
‘2 Pilots are nol allowad to perform concurrent duties both as pilot and observer.
2 Observers are not allowed fo perform concurrent dubles bath as pilat and
observer
‘Standard Provisions: These provisions are applicable to all operations unless
indicated otherwise in the Special Provisions section
+ The UA PIC will maintain direct two-way communications with ATC and have tha
abilty to maneuver the UA per thei Ingbuctions, Lnless specified olheraase in tha
‘Special Provisions section. ‘The PIC shall comply with elf ATC ineuctions andlor
Clearances,
‘+ lfequipped, the UA shall operate with an operational mode 3/A transponder, with
atitude encoding, or mode $ transpondar (preferred) sel to an ATC assigned
squawk
‘= Ifequipped, the UA shall operate with positoninavigation Ights on at all mes
during fight.
‘+ The UA PIC shall not accept any ATC clearance renting the use of visual
separation or sequencing
‘+ VER doud clearances and visits for Class E airspace will be used regardless
‘of class of a repace the UAS is aperating in, excapt when operating in Class A
airspace whera 14 CFR Part 91.155 will apply.
© Special VER is not authorized
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‘© Qperations (inckuding lost ink procadures) shall not be conducted over populated
‘areas, heavily trafficked reads, or an open-air assembly of people.
© Gperations outside of restictod areas, waming areas, prohibited areas
‘@lesignated for avition use} andor Class A airspace may only be conducted
luring daylight hours, unless authorized in the Special Provisions sectian
Operations shall not lotar on Victor aways, Jet Routes, Q Routes, IR Roules, ot
YR Routes, When nocessary, Eansit of airways and rautes shall be conducted
‘as expeditiously as possible,
Operations conduoted under VER rules shall operate at appropriate VFR
alitudes for direction of fight (14 CFR. 91.159),
+ Tae UA PIC or chase plane PIC (whichever is anplicable) will nly ATC of any in
flight emergency or aireft accident as soon as practical.
+ Alloperators that use GPS as a sole souros, must heck all NOTAM'S and
Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM). Fight inlo GPS test arsa or
degraded RAIM is prohibited without speciic approval in the special provisions.
+ Also ime will TCAS be used in any mode while operating an unmanned airersh
* Onlyone UA will be flown in bre operallng area uriess indicated ctherwise in the
Special Provisions.
# Acopy of this COA willbe maintainad on site by the PIC or designated
representative,
«The Canyon County Shesti's Office andlor its represertaives, is responsible at
all Umes for colislon avoidance with non-participating altcraft and the safely of
persons or propedy on the surface with respect to the UAS,
Special Provisione:
4. Inthe event ofa lost link, the UAS pilot wil immediately noty Boise Terminal
Radar Approach Control {TRACON} Waich Supervisor at 208-324-1642, state
pilot intentions and comply with the following provisions:
2 the data link falls the PIC will ose communications and subsequent contol
of the alreral, this happens the aircraft autopilot wil erter a fall-safe within
‘one second of the condition being detected and “auto land, The aircraft wal
pplece self in @ stationary hover and bein a slow descent, Through
feedback via on-board inertia sensors, when the alrerat touches down and
lanes, tre arerall motorsirotars are powered off
b. Iflostink occurs whhin a restricsed or waming ere, oc Ure lost Ink
procedure above takes the UA into the restricted or waming araa — the
alrcral wil not exit the restricted of waming areas until the link is ra-
established.
“The UA loel ink mission walt nat transit or orbit ever populated areas.
When oulside of resticiediwarring area airspace, lot ink programmed
procedures wll avoid unexpected turr-arourid and/or alftude changes and
‘will provide sufficient time to communicate and coordinate with ATC.
8. Lost link orbit paints shalf nat coincide with the centeine of Victor airways.
Iflink is rogstablshed at any lime after the eleraft executes its ratum hame,
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the pilot may resume the planned mission.
Canyon County Sheriff's Office has made its ont determination on the
alnwarthiness and safety of the Draganflyer X6 UAS. Operations by Canyon
County Sheri's Office wif be vandkicted according to stict adherence to the
COA corttcate.
“The Draganflyer UAS must be operated in stict compliance with all
manufacturers! rovammendations as well as provisions and conditions in the
‘most recent Airworthiness Cerification Statement including all manufacturer's
manuals. ‘netrustions, and operating procedures. Any changes or revisions 10
the current Aisworthiness Certiication Statement will Be provided to the
Unmanned Aircraft Systeme Program Office (AFS-407) for review.
‘A eontguration contral program must be in place for hardware or software
changes mads lo the UAS. If'a new or revised Airwortiiness Release is
generated as a result of changes in the hardware oF software affecting the
‘deraling characteristics of the LAS, na further fight fs authorized until AFS-407
hag reviewed these changes,
Pil in-Command (PIC) means the person wha has final thority and
responsibility far the operation and safety ofthe fight and has been designated
8 PIC before or during the fight and holds the appropriate category, class and
type rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of fight. The PIC must conigo! the
alrcratt {or override euhority o assume contal] Curing all UAS operations.
“Tha PIC must canduct a pre-takeot briefing which includes a briefing on the
contents of tha COA, the maximum stitudes to Es flown, intial heading,
frequencies to be used, last ink provedures, the parameters for the use af a
itch point, a isk analysis forthe fight being lov, emergency procedures,
‘cammanications with air trafic cantrol (ATC), frequencies to be monitored for
fight operations and a briefing on the expected duration of Night
This COA authorizes fight operations in tha dafined area for the sole purpasa
of training and development af sefety/operational procedures for future
operations.
‘A maximum of ane UA will he flown and controlled at ane time for each ground
‘antral stalin,
Use of visual observers ina linear fashlon away from the control station (daisy
chaining) is prohibited.
‘The PIC must have at least a cuvent FAA Private Pilo“s certlivale or the FAA
‘accepted agency equivalent, based on the application or Tite 14 of the Code of
Federal Ragutations Part 61 for any operations above 400 feet AGL in Glass G
sirspace, and all operations in Class E airspace.
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12. _ fa visual observer loses sight of the UA, notify the pilot in-command (PIC)
immediately. I the UA is vieuslly reacquired promptly the mission may
continue. if not, the UA must follow lst link procedures or terminate the fight
immediately
13, Ita visual observer losses communication with the PIG, the PIC wil follow lost
link procedures or terminate the fight immediately.
14. Boise TRACON may terminate or delay the provisions of this COA at any ime it
‘deems a sufficient level of safely for aperations is not met,
15. Proponent willidentiy the Boise Very High Frequency Orni-Directional Radio
Range Tactical Air navigation Aid (VORTAC) 270/24 Radial/Distanoe
Measuring E¢uipment (OME) when issuing the Distance {D} Notice to Ammen
(NOTAM) for the Operational Area.
18. Afrequency integrity check must be conducted prior to the tauneh of the UA to
‘ensure any slactramagnetic interference does not adversely affect control of
the Ua,
17. Sterile-cockpit procedures must be observed during critical phases of fight
‘Grow Rasaurca Management practicas wil be used during UA operations,
18. Tae PIC shall not engage in any activity not direct related to flying the airral
‘Such activities includa, but are not limited to, operating UAS sensare/payioad,
‘cell phane conversations (except with ATC) and similar acti,
49. Tae Canyon Coanty Sherif's Office will contact the Boise TRACON at the
{olophona numbers listed above, 30 minutes prior to commencing fight
‘operations and immediately ater flight operations are completed,
20. Special provisions 4, +4, and 191wil be used in feu of maintaining direct two-
way Communications with ATC (Standard Provisions, bullet one],
NOTAM: A distance (D} Notice lo Altmen shal ba issued when UA operations ate
being conducted, This requirement may be accomplished through your local base
‘operations or NOTAM issuing authority. You may also complete this requirement by
contacting Flight Service Station at. 1-877-4-US-NTMS (1-877487-6867) not more than
‘72 hours in advance, bul nol less Uran 48 Hours porto the operation and provide:
‘+ Nain and Address of pilot fling NOTAM request
+ Lovation, Alliude of the operating Arca
= Time and nature of the activity
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NOTE FOR PROPONENTS FILING THEIR NOTAM WITH DoD ONLY: This
requirement lo file with the AFSS is in addiGon to any local procecuresequirements ‘or
filing trough DINS. The FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systons Ofice is working with the
AFSS, and to eliminste the requement to flea NOTAM with bath the AFSS and DINS
in the neor ure,
Ineldent / Aceldant and Normal Reporting Provisions: The fallowing information is
required ip document routing and unusual accurrences assaciated with UAS aciulles In
the NAS.
‘+ The pioponent forthe GOA shall provide the folowing infomation to
Donald E,Gramppf@faa gov on a monthly basis:
Number of fights conducted under this COA.
© Pilot diay tia par fight.
‘© Unusual equipment rnaltunctions (hardware/ecttware)
‘© Daviafions fram ATC instructions,
© Qperational/onordination issues.
©All periods of loss of link (telemetry, command and/or control)
‘© The folowing shall be submitted via email, COA online or phone (702-385-4542, cell
443-569-172) to Donald.£ [email protected] within 24 hours and prior to any
additional fight under thio COA:
‘© Allaccidents or incidents involving UAS actives, including lost ink,
© Deviations from any provision contained in the COA.
This COA does not in tse, waive any Federal Aviation Ragulation (FAR) nor any state
law orfecal ordinance, Should the prozosed operation confic wih any state law or
local erdinanes, or require permission of lacal euthodiles or property owners, itis the
responsibilty a the Canyon County Sheriff's Office 1o resolve the matter. This COA
toes not autharize fight within Special Use Airspace without appraval from the Using
Agency. The Canyon Counly Sherif's Ore ls hereby authorized to operate the
Draganflyer X6 Unmanned Aircraft System UAS in the operations area depicted in
"nelvty’ above and attachment 1 Below.
2O1T-WSA-108
Attachment t
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