1. SAFETY GUIDELINES
These guidelines* must be read, understand, accepted and followed by any personnel who operate
the system.
1.
The pilot of an Ascending Technologies (AT) UAV should always act according to his/her best
judgment, focusing on the safety of the people and the environment he/she is flying in.
2.
All UAVs must be operated according to the laws of the country they are used in. It is the sole
responsibility of the client to be informed of applicable restrictions. Examples of restrictions
for operating UAVs in some countries may include:
o
Operation in line of sight only. Flying out of sight is prohibited.
o
Operation in uncontrolled airspace only.
o
Keep maximum operating altitude.
o
Prior permission by authorities required.
3.
A
system and pre-flight check (p. 6)
before every flight is necessary.
4.
Rotating propellers are capable of causing serious personal injury and property damage.
Keep a safe distance and/or wear appropriate safety equipment.
5.
Our UAVs, like all comparable aircraft, can in rare cases suffer electrical, mechanical and/or
other failures which may lead to a partial or complete loss of flying capability. Therefore the
pilot is responsible for conducting all flights at a safe distance from people, moving vehicles
etc. such that in the event of loss of flight control, no personal injury will result.
6.
Operating the aircraft close to power lines, power transformers or other areas with high
electromagnetic disturbances or in urban canyons can have severe effects on the GPS
stability and/or the magnetic field sensor. Therefore a pilot must have the training and ability
to fly the system in HEIGHT MODE in any situation. It is recommended to avoid these
problematic environments.
7.
Always give way to other aircrafts! Watch out for low flying helicopters!
8.
GPS Mode will limit your maximum speed. Flying the aircraft at wind speeds above 10 m/s is
not recommended. Please note that wind conditions on the ground and in the air can differ.
9.
Flying the aircraft at temperatures below
-5
° Celsius or above 35° Celsius is not permitted.
10. Fly only in dry conditions. This system is not waterproof.
11. Intensive training of every pilot to operate the UAV in all flight modes and to maintain the UAV
in a safe and airworthy condition is mandatory.
12. The aircraft is not made for ongoing assembling and disassembling. After assembly and
before the first flight, a
system and pre-flight check (p. 6)
is required.
13. Transporting the aircraft in any other transport containers not approved by AT is not
recommended.
14. Using other devices in combination with the aircraft other than approved by AT (e. g.
batteries, battery chargers, cameras, etc.) is prohibited. Any unapproved modification of the
aircraft is prohibited.
15. Insurance according to the requirements of EC Regulation 785/2004 and/or UK Civil Aviation
(Insurance) Regulations 2005 is mandatory. In no circumstances will AT accept responsibility
or liability for third party damages caused directly or indirectly by the AT UAV or its pilot by
whatever means.
Violation of these guidelines result in the loss of warranty!
* Subject to change without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted.
