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740 SW 89th Terrace

Ocala, FL

34481

Tel. 609-457-0412

ljszapor@gmail.com

U.S. Department of Transportation March 3rd, 2016

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave S.E.

Washington, D.C. 20590

Re: Request for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform 

Act of 2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from Certain Provisions of 

14 C.F.R.

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 

C.F.R. Part 11, I, Larry Szapor, file this petition on behalf of Just Visual Eyes, LLC

(“JustVisualEyes”) as its owner/CEO. Just Visual Eyes is an operator of Small Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems (“sUAS") to be used for data collection, specifically, (i) real estate 

photography; (ii) commercial and residential construction site photography, and videography;

(iii) power line inspection and surveying; as well as, (iv) agriculture and land surveying.

Specifically, petitioner seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FAR’s”), 

listed hereafter, to allow commercial operation of its sUAS, so long as such operations are 

conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA 

in a grant of this petition. This request is significantly similar to other petitions previously

approved.

Approval of the exemption for petitioner will allow commercial operation of the DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and the DJI Inspire 1 for photography and 

videography purposes stated above in class G airspace nationwide, or as otherwise stated by an 

Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued COA. The first two UA’s covered by this petition, DJI

Phantom 2 Vision + and DJI Phantom 3 Professional, are small battery-powered craft, weighing

between 2.7lbs (1.2 kg) and 2.82lbs (1.28 kg), inclusive of battery and payload. The DJI Inspire 

1 weighs approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, is 17.3 inches in length, has a width of 17.7 inches, 

a height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. All UA’s mentioned 

in this petition are equipped with four main rotors driven by the Lithium Polymer battery

powered electric motors. Operation of the UA’s under the strict conditions proposed below will 

provide an equivalent level of safety, as Congress intended, while still allowing for commercial 

operations. Operations using these UA’s are far more safe than conventional operations 

conducted by helicopters and fixed wing aircraft which weight substantially more, operate by use 

of highly flammable fuel, operate in close proximity to the ground, trees, and people, and carry a 

pilot and oftentimes other passengers.
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Each factor which Congress directed the FAA to consider in regards to Section 333 

exemption petitions, which include size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to 

airports, proximity to populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight, are supported 

within this exemption request. The UA’s to be used are small and will operate at slow speeds far 

below the stated maximum speed of 87 knots (100mph). The UA’s will be able to effectively 

take aerial images and video in applications stated above at a significantly lower safety risk to 

persons on the ground. The considerable increase of safety and decrease of risk to human life and 

to property weighs in favor of granting the exemption.

If I can provide any additional information to assist in your understanding or review of 

this request for exemption please do not hesitate to contact me via telephone at 609-457-0412 or 

by email at ljszapor@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Larry Szapor

Owner/CEO Just Visual Eyes, LLC
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I. Publishable Summary

A. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The 

Rules From Which JustVisualEyes, LLC Seeks Exemption: 

i. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R 

Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). 

B. A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption JustVisualEyes Seeks: 

i. This exemption will permit JustVisualEyes to commercially operate an 

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial 

video and photography over certain areas of the United States. 

II. Petitioners Contact Information

The name and address of the Petitioner and Point of Contact is as follows:

Just Visual Eyes, LLC

ATTN: Larry Szapor

740 SW 89th Terrace, Ocala, FL 34481

Cell: 609-457-0412

Email: ljszapor@gmail.com

III. Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R from which petitioner seeks exemption, extent of relief, 

and reason seeking relief

A. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 61.113(a)

& (b)

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, 

subsections 

a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:

(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in 

command(PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for 

compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act 

as PIC of an aircraft. 

b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft 

in connection with any business or employment if—

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; 

and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for 

compensation or hire.
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B. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 91.7(a)

a. Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states 

the following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy

condition. 

C. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection

(a), states the following, in part: (a) Each person operating an aircraft 

shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may 

be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating--

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to--

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along 

the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; 

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in 

paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter 

setting of an appropriate available station; or 

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the 

elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting 

available before departure. 

D. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b)

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions,

subsection (b), states the following: 

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless 

(considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the 

first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that 

for at least 20 minutes. 

E. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 91.405(a)

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the 

following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft—
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(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and 

shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this 

section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.] 

F. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 

91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive 

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following: 

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, 

preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless—

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person 

authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.] 

G. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2)

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may

operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has 

had –

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter 

and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized 

by § 43.7 of this chapter; or 

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in 

accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

H. JustVisualEyes seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 91.417 (a) 

& (b)

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the 

following:

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, 

each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the 

periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: 

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and 

alteration and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and 

other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each 
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aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, 

rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include—

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the 

Administrator) of the work performed; and 

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and 

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person 

approving the aircraft for return to service. 

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, 

each propeller, and each rotor

(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, 

engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. 

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the 

aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time 

basis. 

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the 

time since the last inspection required by the inspection 

program under which the aircraft and its appliances are 

maintained. 

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives 

(AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of 

compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision 

date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the 

time and date when the next action is required. 

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter 

for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed 

engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. 

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods 

prescribed: 

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall 

be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work 

or for 1 year after the work is performed. 

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall 

be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft 

is sold. 
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(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator 

under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are 

repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service. 

Extent Of Relief JustVisualEyes Seeks And The Reason Just VisualEyes Seeks 

Relief From:

I. Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and 

limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC 

holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman 

medical certificate, and who has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, to 

conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. 

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) 

state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in 

connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to 

that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or 

property for compensation or hire. 

As set forth more fully below, JustVisualEyes submits that an equivalent level of 

safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 

2 UAS or DJI Phantom 3 UAS or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain 

flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely 

operate either the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner 

consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including 

evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from 

people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

Further, JustVisualEyes submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI 

Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of 

this Petition: (1) will be incidental to JustVisualEyes business; and (2) will not carry

passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

J. Section 91.7(a)

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested 

to the extent required to allow JustVisualEyes to determine that the DJI Phantom 2, 

DJI Phantom 3 professional, and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy condition prior 

to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating 

documents (DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). 

JustVisualEyes seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2, DJI 

Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, JustVisualEyes will ensure 

that the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy

condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., DJI Phantom 
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2, DJI Phantom 3 professional and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to every

flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated 

in the conditions and limitations below in Section VII.

K. Section 91.121

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to 

allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, 

which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio 

communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to 

the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude 

information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in 

feet above ground level (AGL), 

JustVisualEyes seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2, DJI 

Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet 

AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. 

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 

CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable 

conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent 

level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI 

Inspire 1 UAs are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, 

which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established 

prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the 

heads-up display of the GCS.

L. Section 91.151(b)

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR 

conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered 

DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visual 

meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration 

of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising 

speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. JustVisualEyes seeks the requested 

relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration 

of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will 

severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations 

that JustVisualEyes proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. 

M. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b)

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

& (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, JustVisualEyes requests 

relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 

1 UASs do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the 

DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meet the conditions of 

FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate.

Accordingly, JustVisualEyes will use trained technicians to perform 

maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, 

techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e.,Monthly
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Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction 

Manual, Flight Logbook). Furthermore, JustVisualEyes will document and maintain 

all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs.

IV. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements of following Sections:

A. Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

JustVisualEyes submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 

61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the 

DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs unless that PIC has 

demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the 

PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 

UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency 

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and 

structures.

Considering JustVisualEyes’ proposed area of operations, and the operating 

limitations set forth-above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge 

requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); 

and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI

Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS, JustVisualEyes’, LLC submits that the additional 

manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not 

correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for JustVisualEyes’, LLC specific 

proposed flight operations. 

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to 

UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

JustVisualEyes will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 

or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flighthour requirements or the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS 

training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI 

Phantom 2 or DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate 

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent 

with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a 

minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and 

model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour 

requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 

days (for currency purposes). 

Accordingly, JustVisualEyes will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC 

to operate the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC 

has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that 

the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 

UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency 

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and 

structures. 
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B. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.7(a) would 

not adversely affect safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained 

because prior to every flight, JustVisualEyes will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 or 

DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the 

UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and 

limitations herein. 

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) 

specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented 

herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 

11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 

11160, 11161). 

C. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121 would 

not adversely affect safety. 

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained 

because the altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI

Inspire 1 UAs will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio 

communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for 

active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined 

with JustVisualEyes’ operation of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 

1 UAs within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of 

safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by 

GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude 

initiation point is automatically established by the UASs at ground level. 

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in 

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 

11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

D. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety

established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical 

specifications of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (2) the 

limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed 

flight operations. 

Accordingly, JustVisualEyes will ensure that it will safely operate the battery

powered DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours 

in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 

minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to 

fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. 

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI 

Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; the limitations on the proposed 

flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an 

equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, 
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safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAs experiences 

low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining 

battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the 

critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs will descend and land automatically. 

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 

91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical 

characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been 

granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in 

Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the 

FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in 

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. 

Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 

11159, 11160, 11161). 

E. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of Sections 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) would not adversely 

affect safety. 

In seeking this exemption, JustVisualEyes submits that the equivalent level of 

safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements 

established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

& (b) will be met because JustVisualEyes will use trained technicians to perform 

maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, 

techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e.,DJI Phantom 2, 

DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, JustVisualEyes

will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2, DJI

Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. 

Since the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be 

inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, JustVisualEyes will maintain the 

equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 

91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and DJI

Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Appendix D, E, and F respectively.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because 

JustVisualEyes will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or 

preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices 

prescribed by the operating documents. 

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of 

safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all 

maintenance of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be 

performed by trained technicians. All maintenance will be logged in the monthly

maintenance log attached in Appendix E

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that 
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safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating 

limitations of the UAS are considered. 

In consideration of JustVisualEyes proposed operating limitations, the 

operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, JustVisualEyes submits that safety will not be adversely 

affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and 

(a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief 

specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented 

herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 

11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 

11160, 11161). 

V. Proposed Operations

A.The UA’s

i. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

The requested exemption will permit petitioner to operate the Phantom 2 Vision+, with a 

maximum weight of approximately 2.7lbs (1.2kg), inclusive of battery and technical 

payload. This rotorcraft operates at a speed of no more than 29 knots and has the 

capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal planes simultaneously. The 

specifications for the Phantom 2 Vision+ can be found in Appendix A, below.

ii. DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

The requested exemption will permit petitioner to operate the Phantom 3 Professional, 

with a maximum weight of approximately 2.82lbs (1.28kg), inclusive of battery and 

technical payload. This rotorcraft operates at a speed of no more than 31.1 knots and has 

the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal planes simultaneously.

Specifications for the Phantom 3 Professional can be found in Appendix B, below.

iii. DJI Inspire 1

The requested exemption will permit petitioner to operate The DJI Inspire 1 which 

weighs approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, is 17.3 inches in length, has a width of 17.7 

inches, a height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. 

Specifications for the DJI Inspire 1 can be found in Appendix C, below.

B. The Crew

The crew will consist of a pilot in command (PIC) and a visual observer (VO). The PIC 

and VO will have been trained in operation of UA generally and received up-to-date 

information on the UA to be operated pursuant to this grant. The PIC will have 

completed, at a minimum, 20 hours of UA flight training with this specific UA prior to 
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operations, and will be required to participate in annual training thereafter. 

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the training and 8 

characteristics of the crew are numbers 6-10 in Section VI below. Each has been adopted 

or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

C. Flight Conditions

The UA will be used for aerial data collection (as outlined by FAA in previous 

exemptions) nationwide, specifically for aerial imagery. It will be flown in Class G 

airspace under 400 feet above ground level (AGL). At all times the UA will be no less 

than 500 feet below and no less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud, and petitioner 

will not conduct operations unless visibility is at least 3 statute miles from the PIC. The 

flight crew will always make a safety assessment of the risk of every operation, and will 

only operate when it is determined that no hazards are present

The conditions of proposed exemption that relate to the flight conditions in which the UA 

will be operated are numbers 27, 28, 29 and 34 in Section VII below.

D. Flight Operations

The purpose of every UA flight will be to safely, precisely, and proficiently 

collect data via aerial imagery.

Every UA flight will use at minimum a two-person flight crew consisting of a PIC 

and a VO. Petitioner will only operate its UA in visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC 

and the VO at all times. The PIC will be able to visualize the UA with human vision 

unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. The VO and PIC will be able to 

communicate verbally at all times during flight operations, understanding that no form of 

electronic messaging or texting is permitted during flight operations. The PIC will be 

designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of 

the flight. 

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to flight operations 

are numbers 2, 3, 11-18, 22-24, 26, 32, 33, 35, and 36 in Section VII below. Each has 

been accepted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 

exemption petitions. 

VI. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety

Petitioner proposes that the exemption apply to UA’s that have the characteristics 

and that operate with the limitations proposed herein. These limitations provide a level of 

safety at least equivalent to or higher than manned aircraft operations under the current 

regulatory structure. Section VII below identifies the limitations and conditions to which 
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petitioner agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under a grant of 

this petition. 

In consideration of the size, weight, speed and limited operating area associated 

with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Just Visual Eyes, LLC’s operation of the 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 meet the conditions of 

FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 

14 C.F.R Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification 

and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the 

NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 

333 states the following, in part: 

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not 

later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 

Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely 

in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by 

section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act. 

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination 

under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum—

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their 

size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and 

populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a 

hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a 

threat to national security; and 

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or 

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States 

Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems 

identified under paragraph (1). 

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation. --If the Secretary determines 

under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may 

operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall 

establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft 

systems in the national airspace system. 

In seeking this exemption, Just Visual Eyes, LLC submits that the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and DJI Inspire 1 UASs can operate safely in the NAS 

pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (b) the pilot certification 

requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations. 

VII. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption

1. The UA’s will weigh no more than 2.82lbs (1.28kg) inclusive of battery and payload
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2. UA operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the 

purpose of data collection specifically (i) real estate photography; (ii) commercial and 

residential construction site photography, and videography; (iii) power line inspection 

and surveying (iv) agriculture and land surveying as well as (v) special event 

photography and videography in class G airspace nationwide, unless otherwise 

prescribed in an ATO-issued COA.

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the Pilot in Command (“PIC”) and 

Visual Observer (“VO”)

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(“AGL”), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents. All 

altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

5. The UA will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 87 knots (100 mph).

6. Minimum flight crew for each operation will consist of the UA pilot in command 

(PIC) and a visual observer (VO).

7. The PIC will have, at minimum, 20 hours of training on the UA, have completed 

ground flight training school and have an understanding of the National Airspace 

system before operating for commercial purposes.

8. The petitioner will not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets qualification 

criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UA in a manner consistent 

with how the UA will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and 

emergency maneuvers, and maintaining appropriate distanced from persons, vessels, 

vehicles, and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency will be logged in 

a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). A record of the PIC training will be 

documented and made available upon request by the Administrator. Training 

operations will only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, 

proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight 

operations will be considered nonparticipants, and the PIC will operate the UA with 

appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

9. The VO will not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and 

avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions, and will not 

be permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.

10. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not be allowed to transfer his or 

her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can 

perform the functions prescribed in these conditions and the operating documents.
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11. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UA operations prior to each 

day’s activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties 

in connection with the operations be present for the briefing.

12. Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the UA, including the ground control station, 

to ensure it is in condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that 

affects the safe operation of the UA, the PIC will not operate the UA until necessary

maintenance has been performed and the UA is found to be in a condition for safe 

flight. All maintenance and alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft 

records.

13. Petitioner will conduct a functional flight test on any UA that has undergone 

maintenance or alterations to affect the UA operation or flight characteristics, e.g. 

replacement of a flight critical component. The PIC who conducts the functional test 

flight will make an entry in the aircraft records.

14. The petitioner will carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping 

requirements in accordance with the UA manufacturers aircraft/component, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements set forth 

in the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of 

replacement/overhaul component parts will be noted in the aircraft records, including 

total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the 

authorized person returning the UA to service. The authorized person will make an 

entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies 

discovered between inspections.

15. The UA will be operated within visual line of sight (“VLOS”) of the PIC and VO at 

all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device 

other than corrective lenses. PIC and VO will at all times be able to communicate 

verbally. They will not be permitted to use electronic messaging or texting to 

communicate during flight operations.

16. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather 

conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended 

landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

17. Actual total flight time for each operational flight will result in no less than a 25% 

battery reserve.

18. The PIC will have to capability to abort the flight in case of unexpected obstacles or 

emergencies.

19. The UA will be programmed so that if it loses communications or loses its GPS 

signal, it will return to a pre-determined location within the planned operating area

and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.
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20. If the UA and its radio control link disconnect during flight, the system’s failsafe 

protection will be triggered and the multirotor will return to home and land 

automatically, rather than flying off uncontrollably or landing at an unknown 

location.

21. The operating documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be 

maintained and available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UA any time 

the UA is operating. These documents will be made available to the Administrator or 

any law enforcement official upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the 

conditions and limitations in the exemption grant and the procedures outlined in the 

operating documents, the grant conditions and limitations will take precedence and 

will be followed. Otherwise, the petitioner will follow the procedures outlined in its 

operating documents. If it updates or revises its operating documents, it will present 

updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. If the petitioner 

determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA 

granted the exemption, then the Petitioner will petition for an amendment to the grant 

of exemption. 

22. Petitioner will obtain written and/or oral permission from the landowners/authorized 

agents of the landowners over which flights will be conducted. 

23. Petitioner will obtain all required permissions and permits from territorial, state, 

county or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate 

governmental agencies.

24. UA operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All 

operations will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

will not be conducted under special visual flight rules (SVFR). 

25. The petitioner will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of 

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of 

exemption. Petitioner will request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 

hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations will 

be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA, 

including class of airspace, and altitude level. 

26. The UA will not be operated within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as 

denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement 

with that airport’s management has been obtained, and the operation is conducted in 

accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. Any letter of 

agreement with the airport management will be made available to the Administrator 

upon request. 

27. The UA will not be operated less than 500 feet below, or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from, a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 
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28. All operations shall be conducted in Class G airspace or as otherwise prescribed in an 

ATO issued COA. 

29. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption will be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be 

as large as practicable. 

30. Before conducting operations, petitioner will ensure that the radio frequency 

spectrum used for operation and control of the UA complies with the Federal 

Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight 

agency requirements. 

31. The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations 

and activities at all times. 

32. The UA will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

33. Petitioner will conduct all flight operations at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless one of the following three conditions 

is met: 

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating 

persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The petitioner 

will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a 

situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are 

within 500 feet of the UA, the PIC will ensure that flight operations cease 

immediately. 

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the 

owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to 

those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard. 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not 

present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a). 

34. Petitioner will report any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the 

lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA 

to the FAA's UA Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Petitioner will report 

accidents to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

VIII. Privacy
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All flights will occur over private property with the landowner’s/authorized agent’s 

permission, therefore there is little concern that flights operations will cause any invasion of 

privacy. When the UA is being flown, the onboard cameras will be focused on the specific 

property and thus turned so as to be facing away from any occupied structures that may be in the 

area to minimize inadvertent video or still images of uninvolved persons. 

IX. Public Interest and Safety

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing JustVisualEyes 

to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography for data collection 

specifically real estate, special events, agriculture, and landscape over certain areas of the United 

States. 

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will 

decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the 

economy. Particularly, the benefits of JustVisualEyes proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2, 

DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues. 

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 

1 UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial 

operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

will allow United States based companies, like JustVisualEyes, to remain competitive and 

contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and 

the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation 

fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to 

remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI 

Inspire 1 UASs is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational 

flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high 

operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. 

X. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Just 

Visual Eyes LLC’s Request. 

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) 

Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may

operate safely in the NAS. As such, Just Visual Eyes request for exemption may be granted 

pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. 

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a 

hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and 

further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. 

As discussed in detail above, Just Visual Eye’s will operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to 

users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. 

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) 
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and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, JustVisualEyes requests that the FAA 

prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and 

DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary

to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 

91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). 

Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of 

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for 

compensation or hire.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Just Visual Eyes, LLC seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 

and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit 

safe operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and DJI Inspire 1

UASs commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting 

data collection specifically aerial imagery over certain areas of the United States. By granting 

this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by

allowing Just Visual Eye’s, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially within 

the NAS. 

Wherefore, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization 

and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Just Visual Eye’s respectfully requests that the 

Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 

61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 

91.417(a) & (b) and permit petitioner to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting data collection 

specifically aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. 

Dated: March 3rd, 2016

Appendices

A. DJI Phantom 2 Specifications Data Sheet

B. DJI Phantom 3 Specifications Data Sheet

C. DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet

D. DJI Phantom 2 Manufacturer’s User Manual 

E. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Manufacturer’s User Manual 

F. DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual

G. Monthly Maintenance Log
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Appendix A

DJI PHANTOM 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

JustVisualEyes, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in 

small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to 

set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to 

limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and location 

information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

1.1 DJI Phantom 2 

1.1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1.1 Supported Battery – DJI 5200mAH LiPo Battery

1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) – 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g) 

1.1.1.3 Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly) – Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

1.1.1.4 Max Yaw Angular Velocity - 2000/s

1.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel - 350

1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed – 6m/s

1.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed – 2m/s

1.1.1.8 Max Flight Speed – 15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED) 

1.1.2 Gimbal

1.1.2.1 Working Current – Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA 

1.1.2.2 Control Accuracy - ±0.030

1.1.2.3 Controllable Range – Pitch: -900 - 00

1.1.2.4 Maximum Angular Speed – Pitch: 900/s 

1.1.3 Camera

1.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range - 320F - 1040F (00C - 400C) 

1.1.3.2 Sensor Size – 1/2.3”

1.1.3.3 Effective Pixels – 14M

1.1.3.4 Resolution – 4384x3288

1.1.3.5 HD Video Recording – 1080p30 & 720p

1.1.3.6 Recording Field of View - 1100/850 

1.1.4 Transmitter

1.1.4.1 Operating Frequency – 5.728GHz – 5.85GHz

1.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed) – FCC Compliance: 800m 

1.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) - -93dBm

1.1.4.4 Transmitter Power – FCC Compliance: 100mW

1.1.4.5 Working Voltage – 120mA@3.7V 
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1.1.5 Range Extender 

1.1.5.1 Operating Frequency – 2412-2462MHz

1.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed) – 500-700m 

1.1.5.3 Transmitter Power – 20dBm 1.1.5.4 Power Consumption – 2W 
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Appendix B

DJI PHANTOM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Just Visual Eyes, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small 

UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to 

limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and location 

information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

2.1 DJI Phantom 3 

2.1.1 Aircraft

2.1.1.1 Supported Battery – DJI 6000mAh LiPo 2S

2.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) – 1280 g

2.1.1.3 Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly) – Vertical: 10cm; Horizontal: 1m 

2.1.1.4 Max Ascent Speed – 5m/s

2.1.1.5 Max Descent Speed – 3m/s

2.1.1.6 Max Flight Speed – 16m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

2.1.2 Gimbal

2.1.2.1 Controllable Range – Pitch: -900 + 300 

2.1.2.2 Stabilization – 3-zxis (pitch, roll, yaw) 

2.1.3 Camera

2.1.3.1 Sensor – Sony EXMOR

2.1.3.2 Sensor Size – 1/2.3”

2.1.3.3 Effective Pixels – 12.4M

2.1.3.4 Video Recording Mode – 4096x2160p, 3840x2160p, 1920x1080p, 

1280x720p 

2.1.4 Remote Controller

2.1.4.1 Operating Frequency – 2.400GHz – 1.483GHz

2.1.4.2 Max Distance – 2000m 2.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -

101dBm+/-2dBm

2.1.4.4 Transmitter Power (EIRP) – FCC: 20dBm, CE: 16dBm 

2.1.4.5 Working Voltage – 12A@7.4V 
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APPENDIX – C

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

JustVisualEyes only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small 

UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to 

limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and location 

information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

3.2 DJI Inspire 1 

1. 3.2.1 Aircraft

3.2.1.1 Model – T600 

3.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included) – 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

3.2.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) – Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m 3.2.1.4 Max 

Angular Velocity – Pitch: 3000/s; Yaw: 1500/s

3.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle - 350

3.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed – 5m/s

3.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed – 4m/s

3.2.1.8 Max Speed – 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind – NOT RECOMMENDED)

3.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude – 4500m

3.2.1.10 Max Wind Resistance – 10m/s

3.2.1.11 Max Flight Time – Approximately 18 minutes

3.2.1.12 Motor Model – DJI 3510

3.2.1.13 Propeller Model – DJI 1345

3.2.1.14 Operating Temperature Range – 140F to 1040F (-100C to 400C) 3.2.1.15 

Dimensions – 17 1⁄4” x 17 3⁄4” x 12” 

2. 3.2.2 Gimbal

3.2.2.1 Model – ZENMUSE X3

3.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera) – Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W 3.2.2.3 Operating 

Current – Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA 3.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range - ±0.030

3.2.2.5 Mounting – Detachable

3.2.2.6 Controllable Range – Pitch: -900 to +300; Pan: ±3200 3.2.2.7 Mechanical Range 

– Pitch: -1250 to 450; Pan: ±3300 3.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed – Pitch: 1200/s; Pan: 

1800/s 1200/s

3. 3.2.3 Camera

3.2.3.1 Name – X3 

3.2.3.2 Model – FC350

3.2.3.3 Total Pixels – 12.76M 

3.2.3.4 Effective Pixels – 12.4M 

3.2.3.5 Image Max Size – 4000x3000

3.2.3.6 ISO Range – 100-3200

3.2.3.7 Field of View - 940

3.2.3.8 CMOS – Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”
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3.2.3.9 HD Video Recording – UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30; 

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60; HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

3.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range - 320F - 1040F (00C - 400C)

3.2.4 Transmitter 3.2.4.1 Name – C1

3.2.4.2 Operating Frequency – 5.728-5.850GHz; 2.400-2.483GHz 3.2.4.3 

Communicating Distance (unobstructed) – 2000m

3.2.4.4 Output Power – 9W

3.2.4.5 Operating Temperature Range - 140F to 1040F (-100C to 400C) 3.2.4.6 Battery –

600mAh LiPo 2S 
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Appendix D

DJI Phantom 2 Manufacturers User Manual

User manual can be found at: 

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/phantom_2/en/PHANTOM2_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf 
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Appendix E

DJI Phantom 3 Manufacturers User Manual

User manual can be found at: 

https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual__V1.6.zip
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Appendix F

DJI INSPIRE 1 MANUFACTURER’S USER MANUAL 

User manual can be found at: 

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf 
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APPENDIX – G

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG 

month:_________year:________ 

UAS$#:$___________ Date Issue 

Discovered 

Date Issue 

Addressed 

Issue Description & Maintenance 

Conducted 

Maintenance Performed By: Print 

& Sign 

Software Updates 

Airframe

Engines 

Propellers 

Camera Gimbal 

Landing Gear 

Vibration Dampening 

Other: