Operations Manual Purpose
Lucid Drone Technologies is happy to welcome you to the C1 Cleaning drone and operations manual!
The C1 Drone is a large hexacopter designed to make your cleaning operations more efficient and
effective. The C1 drone is a tool and should be treated as such. The C1 drone can offer you the ability
to evolve from cleaning on the ground… to cleaning from the sky.
The purpose of this operations manual is to educate you on drone operations, the C1 drone itself,
operational procedures, maintenance and care procedures. By following this operations manual you
can expect to get the most out of the drone, create seamless workflows and keep the drone working at
maximum capacity.
This manual and our subsequent training will transform you into a Lucid Certified Operator. You will
become a pilot, as a pilot you now hold the ultimate responsibility. To first become a pilot, you will
have to acquire your Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. To become a Lucid Certified Pilot (LCP), you’ll
acquire your Federal UAS Certificate, demonstrate an understanding of aerial cleaning operations with
the C1. Our all inclusive training program will help you understand drone operations, federal laws, the
C1 drone, operational protocols and help you navigate various cleaning scenarios with the drone. All
pilots must follow federal, state, and local regulations at all times. As drone law is quite new, Federal
law will supersede most local regulations as the FAA is the only regulatory agency who controls the
skies. Pilots must operate with caution and adhere to this operations manual to avoid failure, crashing
and catastrophic loss.
It is imperative to understand that, similar to any tool, drone technology has limitations. There are
instances when using the drone is the perfect solution, and instances when it is cautiously functional.
There are also instances where drone cleaning is not a viable solution for that specific job.
Understanding which of those instances fits each individual job is imperative to properly using the C1
cleaning drone. This Operator’s Manual will work to explain these limitations so that you can determine
whether or not the drone should be used.
This operations manual will help create systematic workflows to implement the use of the C1 cleaning
drone. Pilots will learn the nuances of the aircraft, maintenance and care. There are many nuances
throughout any drone operation. Our goal is to simplify these nuances to create habits that form into
routines. With these routines your operations will become seamless and valuable to your business as
a whole. By following this operations manual, pilots and companies will be maximizing your
return-on-investment. This underscores a theme throughout the Operator’s Manual: the C1 Cleaning
Drone is a tool with important, but specific, capabilities.
It is the responsibility of the pilot to ALWAYS operate safely. The number one priority of the pilot is
always safety. As pilot in command you must ensure a safe operation for every team member
involved. It is the pilot’s responsibility to ensure a safe flight, and much of this involves understanding
the limitations of cleaning with drones.
Do not fly the C1 cleaning drone until you have completed the Lucid Training Program. To activate
your warranty and customer service, you must complete the training program provided to you.
