MKA Mesh Systems Ltd conducts all drone, LiDAR and geospatial field operations to the highest health-and-safety standards, aiming for zero harm to crew, clients, site workers and the public. This policy applies to all employees, sub-contractors and anyone accompanying MKA operations.

01Management Commitment

Senior management ensures this policy is implemented, resourced and reviewed. Safety takes priority over operational convenience — any crew member has the authority and duty to abort a flight on unacceptable risk.

02Pre-Flight Risk Assessment

A documented risk assessment precedes every operation:

• Map the operating area — terrain, obstructions, populated areas, infrastructure.
• Verify airspace classification and that no TRAs or NOTAMs apply.
• Review forecast wind, gusts, precipitation and visibility for the full operation.
• Identify emergency landing zones in the area.
• Agree a crew and client communication plan.

03Weather Minimums

04Airspace Compliance

• No flight within 5 km of a controlled aerodrome without written ATC clearance.
• Max altitude per ANAC and site authorisations (typically 120 m AGL).
• Operations in Visual Line of Sight unless a specific BVLOS authorisation is held.
• Airspace checked the day before and the morning of every operation.

05Crew Requirements

• Pilots hold a valid ANAC Cameroun UAV licence for the operation category.
• Survey crew hold relevant qualifications for their role.
• Minimum 2 crew per operation — a Remote Pilot in Command and a Visual Observer / assistant.
• No operating under the influence of alcohol, drugs or impairing substances.
• No flight operations after more than 10 hours continuous duty.

06Site & Equipment Safety

• Establish a public exclusion zone (min 30 m radius in open areas, larger as needed) marked by barriers or ground crew.
• If uninvolved persons enter the zone in flight, land immediately or manoeuvre to a safe distance.
• Follow all client site safety requirements (PPE, inductions, sign-in).
• Documented pre-flight inspection before every flight; damaged/swollen batteries removed from service.
• Servicing follows DJI guidelines and is logged. Abnormal in-flight behaviour → return-to-home or land.

07Emergency Procedures

• Emergency landing: use the pre-selected zone; clear the flight path; alert site personnel.
• Fly-away / loss of control: cease manual inputs; activate failsafe (RTH/hover); warn people below.
• Crew injury: halt operations; first aid; call emergency services (SAMU 15).
• Battery / equipment fire: never use water on lithium fires; use Class D or dry sand; evacuate.

08Incident Reporting & Training

• Incidents and near-misses logged in writing within 24 hours.
• Reportable events notified to ANAC Cameroun within the prescribed timeframe.
• All crew receive induction training before their first field operation; annual refreshers are mandatory.
• At least one first-aid-trained crew member per field team.

09Policy Review

Reviewed annually, after any significant incident, or when regulations change. Questions: info@mkameshsystems.com.

LAST REVIEWED: JUNE 2026