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Operational Plan

Resources

NSF EAGER Plan

Link

Description

Operational planning website for NSF EAGER trip to Tonopah, NV.

SCALES Flight Week

Link

Description

Large scale coordinated flight in Tulsa, OK to support the WMO UAS Demonstration Campaign.

Lab 05 - Intro to Mission Planning

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Description

This lab includes information on mission planning and the believer checklist.

Lab 06 - Advanced Mission Planning

Link

Description

This lab includes an example of a FRAT.

FAA Risk Assessment Video

Link

Description

This video outlines risk and hazard assessments.

FAA AC 107-2

Link

Description

Appendix A includes risk assessment guidance

FAA 107.51(b) Waiver

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Description

This is Clayton’s issued waiver.

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Operation ASREC

Objectives

Train manual and automated flight skills

Practice mission‑planning workflow (weather, NOTAMs, FRAT, briefing)

Build PIC–VO communication proficiency

Conduct waiver‑compliant operations under 107.51(b)

Strengthen hazard identification and mitigation skills

Practice emergency procedures (lost link, RTL, battery, flyaway)

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

Pilot in Command (PIC)

Description

Final authority over mission

Ensures Part 107 + waiver compliance

Conducts preflight inspection and briefing

Maintains aircraft control

Maintains duplex communication with VO

Visual Observer

Description

Maintains VLOS

Calls out hazards and boundary proximity

Maintains continuous two‑way communication

Alerts PIC to unsafe conditions

GCS Operator

Description

Manages mission software and telemetry

Monitors battery, GPS, link quality

Verifies rally point and failsafe settings

Instructor

Description

Oversees safety and training

Provides feedback and intervention

Confirms checklists and FRAT completion

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Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contacts

Name

Phone number

Email address

Notes

KLAF ATC

WX ASOS (765) 743-9687

Open

NOTAMS FILINGS

(877) 487-6867

Open

Nathan Rose (Main Instructor)

rose196@purdue.edu

Open

Clayton Brown (Responsible Person)

(260) 908-5052

brow2328@purdue.edu

Open

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Operational Area

Location: ASREC (40°29'44.3"N 86°59'46.5"W)

Rural agricultural fields with minimal obstacles

Access via 53

Turn onto 253

Then W 500 N

Limited infrastructure:

Power at electrical boxes

No bathrooms

Weak but sufficient field internet

Good visibility and open terrain

Site Assessment

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Checklists

Include a copy of the Believer checklist. Build a pre-departure and a return checklist (not included in the Believer checklist).

Believer

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Pre‑Departure Checklist

Review mission plan + FRAT

Check weather, NOTAMs, TFRs

Load waiver boundary + mission files

Charge batteries, format SD cards

Inspect aircraft + equipment

Conduct crew briefing

View of Field Items

View of Field Items

Name

Fields

Believer Drone

Firmware Up-to-Date

Airworthy

Fully Serviced

Laminated / Accessable Documentation

ASREC Waived Boundary

Cover Letter

Submitted FAA Waiver

Certificate of Waiver

Drone Registration (Current)

Maintenance Log

Participants Certificate Info

Mission Briefing Doc

Control Station Setup

GroundControl Laptops

Power Supply

Downloaded Parameters

Chairs and Tables

Recording Device (Video & Pictures)

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Return Checklist

Power down aircraft

Log battery usage

Back up SD card data

Complete mission log

Document anomalies

Pack equipment + clean site

Conduct debrief

Operation Guide

Preflight Box

Set aircraft on flat surface

Verify props, battery, GPS lock

Load mission + rally point

Review callouts and emergency actions

Scan environment for hazards

PIC issues final go/no‑go

Mission Execution

Follow flight plan or instructor direction

Maintain VLOS

VO provides continuous updates

Monitor battery, link, and boundaries

Risk Assessment

Emergency and Contingency Procedures

Lost link: Goes to rally point until connection is regained

Low battery: Voltmeter beeps until aircraft lands

Flyaway: VO calls direction; PIC attempts override; report if boundary breach

Crash: Secure site, document, notify instructor

Weather deterioration: Abort and land immediately

Emergency contacts: Instructor, Purdue Police, FAA regional office

Compliance and Approvals

PIC must hold valid Part 107 certificate

Recurrent training within 24 months

107.51(b) waiver requirements:

Duplex PIC–VO communication

Boundary file loaded

VLOS maintained

Documented mitigations

Attach waiver PDF + highlight key sections

Mission Files

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ASREC_Waiver_Mission_CSB_030526.json

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ASREC_Waiver_AirspaceWaived_CSB_030526.json

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ASREC_Waiver_RallyPoints_CSB_030526.json

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Resources

Operation ASREC

Objectives

Roles and Responsibilities

Pre‑Departure Checklist

Emergency and Contingency Procedures

Compliance and Approvals

Mission Files

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