How to Complete Your Operations Manual

Gain a comprehensive understanding and step-by-step guidance for creating an effective operations manual for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations with our specialised training programme. This course is tailored to the UK context, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

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Show Your Expertise

Master the creation of a robust and compliant operations manual, positioning yourself as a knowledgeable and skilled UAS operator.

Competitive Advantage

Enhance your skills to provide high-quality, safe, and efficient UAS operations, giving you an edge in the competitive UAV industry.

Build Confidence

Develop the confidence to create your operation manual correctly first time, ensuring all procedures and policies are well-documented and compliant with UK regulations.

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This course offers a comprehensive overview and guidance for creating an effective operations manual for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, tailored to the UK context. The course consists of four modules that cover key topics such as safety policies, organisational structure, and operational procedures. With detailed instructions and practical tips, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop a robust and compliant operations manual, ensuring safe and efficient UAS operations in accordance with UK regulations.

Course Format

Overview

  • Useful Documents
    • Learn about the essential documents needed for creating an operations manual.
  • Helpful Tips
    • Discover practical tips for developing an effective and compliant operations manual.
  • Opening Sections
    • Understand the initial sections required in your operations manual.

Module 1: Introduction

  • 1.0 Introduction
    • Learn the basics of creating an operations manual.
  • 1.1 Purpose
    • Define the purpose of your operations manual.
  • 1.2 Scope
    • Establish the scope of your UAS operations.
  • 1.3 Overarching Strategy
    • Develop an overarching strategy for safe UAS operations.
  • 1.4 Document Control and Amendment Process
    • Implement a process for document control and amendments.
  • 1.5 Referenced Documents
    • Identify and list referenced documents.

Module 2: Safety Policy

  • 2.0 Safety Policy
    • Establish a comprehensive safety policy.
  • 2.1 Policy
    • Define your safety policy.
  • 2.2 Safety Management System
    • Implement a safety management system.
  • 2.3 Safety Targets
    • Set safety targets for your UAS operations.

Module 3: Organisation

  • 3.0 Organisation
    • Structure your business for effective UAS operations.
  • 3.1 Organisation
    • Define the structure of your organisation.
  • 3.2 Structure of Your Business
    • Establish the organisational structure.
  • 3.3 Nominated Personnel
    • Identify key personnel and their roles.
  • 3.4 Responsibilities
    • Define the responsibilities of your team.
  • 3.5 Areas of Operation
    • Specify areas of operation for your UAS.
  • 3.6 Types of Operation
    • Define the types of operations your UAS will perform.
  • 3.7 Supervision of UAS Operators
    • Implement a supervision process for UAS operators.
  • 3.8 Accident Prevention and Flight Safety Programme
    • Establish an accident prevention and flight safety programme.
  • 3.9 Flight Team Composition
    • Define the composition of your flight team.
  • 3.10 Operation of Multiple Types of UAS
    • Address the operation of multiple types of UAS.
  • 3.11 Qualification Requirements
    • Establish qualification requirements for operators.
  • 3.12 Crew Health
    • Implement a crew health management system.
  • 3.13 Logs and Records
    • Maintain logs and records for UAS operations.
  • 3.14 Operator Training Programmes
    • Develop operator training programmes.
  • 3.15 Operational Authorisation
    • Obtain operational authorisation.

Module 4: Operations

  • 4.0 Role Training and Currency
    • Ensure role-specific training and currency.
  • 4.1 Area of Operation
    • Define areas of operation for your UAS.
  • 4.2 Operating Limitations and Conditions
    • Establish operating limitations and conditions.
  • 4.3 Methods to Determine the Intended Tasks and Feasibility
    • Implement methods to determine task feasibility.
  • 4.4 Operating Site Planning and Assessment
    • Plan and assess operating sites.
  • 4.5 Communications
    • Establish communication protocols.
  • 4.6 Pre-Notification
    • Implement pre-notification procedures.
  • 4.7 Site Permissions
    • Obtain site permissions.
  • 4.8 Weather
    • Monitor and assess weather conditions.
  • 4.9 On-Site Procedures
    • Define on-site procedures.
  • 4.10 Assembly and Functional Checks
    • Conduct assembly and functional checks.
  • 4.11 Pre-Flight Checks
    • Implement pre-flight checks.
  • 4.12 Flight Procedures
    • Establish flight procedures.
  • 4.13 Post-Flight and Between-Flight Checks
    • Conduct post-flight and between-flight checks.
  • 4.14 Emergency Procedures
    • Define emergency procedures.

Summary, Video Guide, and Next Steps

  • Summary
    • Recap the key concepts and techniques learned throughout the course.
  • Video Guide
    • Access a video guide for additional support.
  • Next Steps
    • Guidance on further training and certification opportunities to advance your career in UAS operations.

Duration: 2 hours

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