Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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 Zachary J. McCormick

Attorney at Law

(352) 742-7474

Email: Zach@ZJMLAW.com

P.O. Box 1116, Tavares, FL 32778

August 3, 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations 

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

Washington, DC 20590

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

Act of 2012 and Part 11 of the Following Federal Aviation Regulations:

14 C.F.R 21(h); 43.7; 43.11; 45.11; 45.27; 45.29; 61.101; 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b)(2),(c); 

91.103(b)(2); 91.105; 91.113(b); 91.119(b)(c); 91.121; 91.151 (a); 91.203(a) &(b); 91.215; 

91.403; 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1);91.409 (a) (2); and 91.417 (a) & (b).

To Whom it May Concern,

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part

11, Vulture Aerial Productions, LLC (hereinafter ‘Vulture Aerial Productions’)

via its undersigned attorney.

Counsel for the Petitioner, Zachary J. McCormick, does hereby apply for an exemption from the

listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow commercial operation of its Unmanned Aircraft

System (UAS) for a host of on-demand cinematography and marketing video productions in

predominantly rural areas. Vulture Aerial Productions will operate the Unmanned Aircraft (UA), 

the DJI Inspire 1, within and under the conditions outlined herein and/or as may be established by 

the FAA as required by Section 333.

Such operations will be a benefit to the public as whole because the DJI Inspire 1 is a lightweight 

aircraft that makes aerial photography and video safer, less intrusive, and more cost effective 

option compared to using conventional helicopters or fixed wing aircraft. In addition, the specific 

UA to be used will provide an equivalent level of safety as manned aircraft as it will operate at 

slow speeds, close to the ground, far from airports, and only in designated low risk, low 

population environments. Per FAA requirements, Vulture Aerial Productions will use licensed 

pilots as the PIC for commercial operations. The requested exemption should be granted for the 

above reasons, all of which are specified in the following application. 
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If you have any further questions regarding this request or if we can provide additional 

information please do not hesitate to contact me at (352) 742-7474, via e-mail at 

Zach@ZJMLAW.com or mail at P.O. Box 1116, Tavares, FL 32778.

 _____________________

Zachary J. McCormick, 

Counsel for Petitioner.

Fla. Bar No.: 086137

P.O. Box 1116, 

210 N. Texas Ave.,

Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 742-7474

Zach@ZJMLAW.com

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Application Outline

I. Petitioner’s Contact Information

II. Introduction

III. Publishable Summary

IV. Aircraft Equivalent Level of Safety;

V. Commercial Pilot License Waiver Request

VI. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested

VII. Public Interest and Safety

VIII. Privacy 

IX. Conclusion

X. Appendix: Vulture Arial Productions Operating Manual for DJI Inspire 1

NOTE: Additional documents may have been submitted to the FAA confidentially

and are not available to the public.

I. Petitioner's contact info:

Petitioner:

Vulture Aerial Productions, LLC 

Michael Richards II

President.

105 Coyler Drive

Longwood, FL, 32779.

(407) 620-1179

Info@VultureAerial.com

Counsel for Petitioner:

Zachary J. McCormick

Fla. Bar No.: 086137

P.O. Box 1116, 

210 N. Texas Ave.,

Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 742-7474

Zach@ZJMLAW.com

II. Introduction 

A. The FAA has previously granted exemptions to applicants (i.e. Exemption No. 12080, etc.) 

who intend to use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) which are identical to that which will be 

utilized by Vulture Aerial Productions, for the same purposes and under the same conditions, thus 

no new precedent need be set in order to approve this application. The DJI Inspire 1 is a small, 

unmanned multi-rotor aircraft, weighing 6.5 lbs., inclusive of batteries and technical payload. The 
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rotorcraft can operate at a speed up to 43 knots (50 mph). Vulture Aerial Productions agrees to the 

same limitations and conditions as the above listed exemptions.

B. This petition for exemption is seeking relief sufficiently to that which has been requested 

by past applicants 11062, 12115, 12080, and 11795. The regulations that Vulture Aerial 

Productions is seeking relief from were chosen based directly upon the FAA's chart included in the 

exemptions mentioned above, that lists which regulations requires exemption. This was done so 

that the FAA could waive the comment period and rapidly grant this petition. 

C. Delaying the granting of this petition would adversely affect the public, the FAA, and 

Vulture Aerial Productions. The public would be better served if this petition were granted without 

delay to allow access to high quality, aerial-video marketing services at a lower cost in the local 

area. It would also free up limited FAA resources and allow FAA inspectors to dedicate their time 

and attention to other pressing duties. Moreover, Vulture Aerial Productions is a local business 

ready to start its commercial UAS operations but is adversely affected by the above listed 

regulations, and a 333 exemption is necessary to relieve this adverse affect.

D. This petition has been filed in a timely manner as it is more than 120 days prior to the need 

for the exemption.

III. Publishable Summary

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal 

Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 C.F.R 21(h); 14 C.F.R. 43.7; 14 C.F.R. 43.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.27; 14 C.F.R. 

45.29; 14 C.F.R. 61.101; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14 

C.F.R. 91.9(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.105; 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b); 14 C.F.R. 

91.119(b)(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 151; 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 215; 14 

C.F.R. 91.403; 14 C.F.R. 91.405; 14 C.F.R. 91.407; 14 C.F.R. 409; and 14 C.F.R. 91.417 to 

operate commercially a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) (55lbs or less).

A. Purpose and Public Interest

Approval of exemptions for Vulture Aerial Productions will allow commercial operations of UAS

to include the filming of marketing videos, commercials, and stock footage for local Florida 

businesses. Only a licensed pilot, possessing a first class medical certificate or a valid U.S. 

Driver’s license, will act as the Pilot In Command (PIC). The requested exemption should be 

granted because operation of the proposed UAS within the strict parameters outlined below, will 

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

operations. 

Vulture Aerial Productions will use the DJI Inspire 1,which is a small, unmanned multi-rotor 

aircraft, weighing 6.5 lbs., inclusive of batteries and technical payload. The rotorcraft can operate 

at a speed up to 43 knots (50 mph). The FAA has previously granted Exemption No.12080, 

allowing commercial flight of a DJI product. The applicant has extensive non-commercial 

experience with DJI products and is satisfied that there is a demand for the high quality, low cost, 

aerial video and photographic products that can be supplied by this new technology.
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DJI Inspire 1 UAS has the following specifications: 

Airframe: DJI Inspire 1 Dimensions: 438x451x301mm / 17.24 x 17.75 x 11.85 in. Flight Control 

System: Internal to the DJI Inspire 1. This includes the main controller (MC), which receives the 

battery voltage, capacity, and current, the internal measurement unit (IMU), which receives 

telemetry data (visible at the ground station), compass, GPS, and radio receiver (Rx). Transmitter 

(Tx): DJI Inspire Remote Control Receiver (Rx): Internal to DJI Inspire 1 Motor: DJI 

3510 Propeller: DJI 1345, 13-inch diameter Data and Video Combined Link: HD Lightbridge 

Video Downlink Gimbal: Zenmuse X3 Camera: X3 FC350 Batteries: LiPo 6S High voltage 

battery with 4500 mAh capacity.

This lightweight UA covered by the exemption is far safer than conventional operations conducted 

with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft conducting the same operations. The factors Congress 

directed the FAA to consider when approving Section 333 exemption petitions - size, weight, 

speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, proximity to populated areas, and operation 

within visual line of sight – each support the request. In particular, the UA to be used is small, and 

will operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, far from airports and in low risk, low population 

environments. In addition, this exemption is in the best public interest as it reduces cost, risk, and 

is more convenient for aerial videography services.

B. Flight Condition

The UAS will be flown in airspace under 400 feet above ground level (“AGL”) and under 

controlled conditions in closed designated rural areas. Vulture Aerial Productions will only 

operate its UAS in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) no less than 500 feet below and no 

less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when 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 undue hazards are present.

The flight crew, consisting of one Pilot in Command (PIC), two Visual Observers (VOs) and one 

safety technician, will act as fence posts on the outside of the intended flight area, watching for 

intrusions into the area from individuals or other aircraft.

The flight crew will require that each individual involved in the filming sign a waiver and obtain 

their consent prior to shooting. Additionally, during operations, the two VOs will be on the 

lookout for any trespassers, so that the operation can be quickly aborted if someone unauthorized 

walks into the designated area. However, when flying closer than 500 feet to nonparticipating 

individuals or structures, there will be barriers between the flight area and the nonparticipants.

The UAS will be used to film stock footage and commercials and will be flown over both land and 

water. Vulture Aerial Productions will avoid congested areas when planning operations, and will 

work with the local Flight Standard District Office (FSDO). Vulture Aerial Productions flight 

crew will make a safety assessment of the filming location prior to operations, and will only 

operate when it determines there is no undue risk.

C. Vulture Aerial Productions Flight Operations

The purpose of each UAS flight will be to safely and efficiently provide an elevated platform from 

which to provide lawful videotaping services.
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Vulture Aerial Productions will use at least four individuals for each flight: the PIC, a safety 

technician, and two VOs. The flight crew will be set up in a triangle, with the safety technician 

and the PIC in one corner, and the VOs in the each of the other corners, 200-300 yards apart. Each 

member of the flight crew, as well as any producers who will be present, will wear appropriate

headset necessary for oral communications during flights.

Prior to the day of filming, the flight crew will visit the site where filming will be held and 

observe the area to determine if it is safe for shooting. The flight crew will conduct a “dry run” 

without the UAS, to prepare for the real flight.

On the day of filming, the flight crew will set out a landing pad that has a diameter of 50- 100 feet 

marked as the “home” area. This landing pad area will be marked off with cones and flags. The 

flight crew will also program two safety zones into the DJI Autopilot in the event that a bailout is 

necessary, and set the bailout height 150 feet higher than the highest spot in the area, but limit the 

height to 400 feet AGL. Should a bailout be necessary, and the “home” area be unsafe for a 

landing, the PIC will direct the UA to one of the “safety zones.” The UA will rise to the bailout 

height, travel horizontally to the indicated spot, and then descend. In the event that the PIC 

becomes incapacitated, the safety technician will hit the “return” button on the transmitter, or turn 

off the transmitter. Either event will cause the UA to rise to the set height, travel horizontally until 

it is over the “home” location, then land.

The DJI Inspire 1 has the “return to home” function in its flight controller. 

Once the home and safety zones are set, the flight crew will go through an extensive pre- flight 

safety inspection, which is based on pre-flight safety inspections for manned helicopters. 

(Included within the Vulture Aerial Productions DJI Inspire 1 Operations Manual at the end of this 

application).

At the ground station, the PIC and safety technician will set up a laptop which shows the telemetry 

information about the flight distance away, altitude, and heading.

After the flight crew goes through the startup procedure specific to each UAS, the PIC will then 

take the UA up and through the path as specified by the shot list. The producer will be able to 

view what the camera views and can ask the PIC to move the UA to get a different shot.

For flights over water, the UA feet will be fitted with flotation devices in the event of an 

emergency water landing.

The PIC will have a pilot’s license with a first-class medical certificate or equivalent. Any 

additional members of the flight crew have experience flying radio-controlled aircraft.

The PIC will manually control each flight in VLOS, using a GPS hold, or assist. The extensive 

experience of the PIC with flying RC aircraft coupled with the stabilization of the GPS, will

ensure that operation of this UAS will be at least as safe as a manned aircraft. The automated 

features of the DJI GPS will keep the UA in a fixed location in the wind. It will also allow the PIC 

to release the controls and have the UA remain in that fixed location. The PIC can then move one 

of the control sticks, and the UA will move in that direction and no others.
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After the operation, the PIC and flight crew will go through the standard post-flight inspection.

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety

Vulture Aerial Productions proposes that the exemption requested apply to civil aircraft that have 

the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for 

at least an equivalent or higher level of safety to operate under the current regulatory structure and 

include the following:

1. The UA will weigh no more than 55 lbs. 

2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a pilot and multiple observers. 

3. When flying the DJI Inspire 1, the low battery failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent 

Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. This 

threshold is automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance 

from the home spot. 

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

activities at all times. 

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL. 

6. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS PIC, a safety technician, and two 

VOs. 

7. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS 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 this briefing. 

8. Prior to each day’s activity, the flight crew will visit the location for filming to determine if 

it is safe for filming. The flight crew will also brief their clients on the limitations of the 

UAS and their own internal safety limitations. 

9. The operator will obtain a FAA UAS Civil Certificate of Authorization (COA) prior to 

conducting any operations under this grant of exemption. 

10. The operator will request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, 

but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation and/or in accordance with any other relevant 

protocol for UAS COA.

11. At least three days before scheduled filming, the operator of the UAS will submit a written 

plan of Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. 

12. The PIC will have a minimum of a Sport Pilot license and a first class medical certificate. 
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13. The flight crew will have gone through 200 flight cycles, which comprises 100 hours of 

flight time, and spend a minimum of 25 hours training, with the DJI Inspire 1 prior to 

operations. 

14. The PIC, safety technician, and VOs will at all times be able to communicate by voice 

through headsets. 

15. Written and/or oral permission from the landowners/authorized agents of the land over 

which flights will occur. 

16. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city 

jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental 

agencies. 

17. The DJI Inspire 1 will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unexpected obstacles or 

emergencies. Prior to each flight, two separate safety zones will be programmed into the 

UAS autopilot, in the event that the home area is unsafe for an emergency landing. 

18. If the UAS and its radio controller disconnects during flight, the system’s failsafe protection 

will come to the rescue and the multi-rotor will return to home and land automatically, rather 

than flying off uncontrollably or landing at an unknown location. 

19. Approval of commercial flights as outlined in this petition presents no national security 

issue. At a minimum, a licensed sport pilot will act as PIC. Satisfaction of the criteria 

provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012--size, weight, speed, operating 

capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of 

sight and national security – provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the 

requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant’s UAS in the videography 

industry pursuant to Vulture Aerial Production’s rules of operation as described herein.

V. Commercial Pilot License Waiver Request

Vulture Aerial Productions requests relief (via exemption) from the relevant portions of Chapter 

14 within the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) including section 61.113(a) and (b) as well as 

61.101 relating to the prohibition on any non-commercially licensed pilot flying for commercial 

purposes. This relief is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a sport pilot or 

higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate or equivalent, and 

who has met all relevant requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for

compensation and/or hire. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) 

specific to UAS, in circumstances similar 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). 

14 CFR 61.101(e)(4),(5) prohibit a sport pilot from flying “for compensation or hire” and/or “in 

furtherance of a business”. Due to Vulture Aerial Productions’ corporate structure and size, this 
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limitation will totally prevent same from enjoying the benefit of any exemption. However, Vulture 

Aerial Productions shall comply with all other relevant requirements of any given pilot rating that 

is applicable. To wit; no UAS that is lawfully operated under this exemption shall carry 

passengers. Further, aside from the equipment necessary for acquiring video imagery the DJI 

Inspire 1 will not carry any property.

Further as to sections 61.113(a) and (b) (limitations on private pilot license holders) the relevant 

verbiage 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 [emphasis added] 

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, Vulture Aerial Productions submits that an equivalent level of 

safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI 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 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, submits that all flights of the DJI Inspire 1 UA, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the 

grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Vulture Aerial Productions business; and (2) will not 

carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

VI. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested 

A. 14 C.F.R. 21(h): Airworthiness Certificates

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 21(h), which “prescribes 

procedural requirements for the issue of airworthiness certificates.” 14 C.F.R. 21.171. 

The DJI Inspire 1’s small size, weight, speed, battery operation, and limited operating area 

associated with the aircraft and their operation meet the statutory considerations of Section 333.

Equivalent level of safety: Vulture Aerial Production’s proposed exemption meets the 

requirements for an equivalent level of safety of this section, pursuant to Section 333, based upon 

the following factors:

1. Small size: DJI Inspire 1: 438x451x301mm / 17.24 x 17.75 x 11.85 in. 

2. Light weight: DJI Inspire 1: 6.5 lbs. inclusive of battery and technical payload. 

3. Relatively slow speed: DJI Inspire 1: the DJI Inspire 1 can operate at speeds up to 43 knots 

(50 mph). 

4. Operational capacity: DJI Inspire 1: the low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI

Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. 

The warning threshold is automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and 
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its distance from the home point.

5. Proximity to populated areas: Vulture Aerial Productions will only operate in Class G 

airspace in rural, natural areas and work with the local Flight Standards District Offices 

(FSDO) to determine which areas to avoid during flights. Local FSDO may carve out areas 

indicated as yellow in the sectional chart and allow Vulture Aerial Productions to fly in these 

specifically designated carve-out areas. 

6. Proximity to airports: Vulture Aerial Productions will only operate in Class G airspace, and 

will notify ATC and the local FSDO prior to operations, as described above. 

7. Operation within visual line of sight: the PIC will always fly the UA within his line of sight. 

8. Location: Vulture Aerial Productions will operate in rural remote areas in Class G airspace.

9. Altitude: no more than 400 feet AGL. 

10. Restricted area in which the UAS will be operated: as described previously in this petition, 

the flight crew will act as fence posts to the flight area. The UA will not exit that area, and 

the flight crew will watch for individuals and other aircraft entering the space. Flights will be 

aborted if an intruder enters the area. 

B. 14 C.F.R. Part 27: Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. part 27, which “prescribes 

airworthiness standards for the issue of type certificates for normal category rotorcraft with 

maximum weights of 7,000 pounds or less and nine or less passenger seats.” 14 C.F.R. 27.1. 

This part prescribes standards for helicopters weighing over one hundred times more than the 

UAS that Vulture Aerial Productions will use. Because the DJI Inspire 1 is significantly smaller

and battery powered, this section is inapplicable. Vulture Aerial Productions should be exempted 

from this Part.

Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will meet the requirements for an equivalent 

level of safety because the DJI Inspire 1 was built and is maintained to the extent possible under 

the same standards as manned aircraft.

C. 14 C.F.R. 43.7: Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, 

propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, 

preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 43.7. This part provides, inter 

alia, that the holder of a mechanic certificate or a repair station certificate may approve an aircraft, 

airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part for return to service.

Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will provide an equivalent level of safety 

because Vulture Aerial Productions will repair and maintain the UAS, in accordance with the DJI 
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Inspire 1manufacturer’s directions and recommendations.

D. 14 C.F.R. 43.11: Content, form, and disposition of records for inspections conducted 

under parts 91 and 125 and §§135.411(a)(1) and 135.419 of this chapter.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 43.11(b). This part provides, 

inter alia, for the listing of discrepancies and placards by inspectors. The UAS, due to its small 

size, does not have room for placards to be placed in or on it and no inspections for UAS have 

been certified by FAA at the present time.

Equivalent level of safety: To achieve an equivalent level of safety, Vulture Aerial Productions

will keep logbooks of all maintenance and repairs. These log books will include the information 

meant for the placards. This meets an equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 43.11(b) because, as 

envisioned in the August 8, 2014 Memorandum, “Interpretation regarding whether certain 

required documents may be kept at an unmanned aircraft’s control station,” the log books will be 

kept at the ground station were the Vulture Aerial Productions PIC and flight crew will have 

immediate access to them. 

E. 14 C.F.R. 45.11: Marking of products.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 45.11. This part provides, inter 

alia, that the manufacturers of aircraft, engines, propellers, mark such aircraft, engines, or 

propellers with an approved fireproof identification plate. The UAS, due to its small size, does not 

have room for fireproof placards to be placed in it. Any required placards could become 

hazardous, due to the additional weight and strain placed on the UAS. Any additional weight or 

placards on the UASs could create a risk, due to the small size and nature of the DJI Inspire 1.

Equivalent level of safety: To achieve an equivalent level of safety, Vulture Aerial Productions

will keep information related to the DJI Inspire 1, including their user manuals and logbooks at the 

ground station, and affix their N-Numbers, once obtained from the FAA Registration Office, as 

large as practicably possible. The requested exemption provides an equivalent level of safety to 14 

C.F.R. 45.11 because the relevant documentation containing the serial numbers will be at the 

ground station with the PIC, where it will be useable in the event of an emergency.

F. 14 C.F.R. 45.27: Location of marks; non fixed-wing aircraft

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 45.27. This part provides, inter 

alia, that each operator of a rotorcraft must display on that rotorcraft horizontally on both surfaces 

of the cabin, fuselage, boom, or tail, the marks required by §45.23. The DJI Inspire 1, due to its 

small size, does not have a cabin, fuselage, boom or tail to display the marks required by §45.23.

Equivalent level of safety: Once Vulture Aerial Productions receives its N-Numbers for the DJI 

Inspire 1, it will display these marks on the “arms” or fuselage of the aircraft as large as 

practicably possible. This exemption provides an equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 45.27 

because the UAS will be registered with the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch. In the event of 

incident, the UAS will be traceable to Vulture Aerial Productions.
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G. 14 C.F.R. 45.29: Size of marks

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 45.27. This part provides, inter 

alia, at subpart (3) that the registration marks for rotorcraft must be at least 12 inches high. Such a 

display will be impracticable, due to the small size of the UAS.

Equivalent level of safety: Vulture Aerial Productions will affix its registration number as large as 

practicably possible on the “arms” or fuselage of the DJI Inspire 1 once it obtains the N-Numbers. 

This exemption provides an equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 45.29 because the UAS will be 

registered with the FAA Aircraft Registration Branch. In the event of incident, the UAS will be 

traceable to Vulture Aerial Productions.

H. 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b): Pilot In Command Requirements

Vulture Aerial Productions requests exemption from 14 CFR §61.113 (a) and (b): Private Pilot 

Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command that limits private pilots to non-commercial 

operations. 

Equivalent level of safety: Vulture Aerial Productions submits that the equivalent level of safety 

established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because the parallel aspects of private 

and commercial pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements will be adhered to as in Exemption 

No. 11062. The PIC will be allowed to operate the subject UA only if that PIC has demonstrated, 

by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate 

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

and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. The additional 

manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot, which is critical when 

transporting passengers and/or cargo, would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for a 

DJI Inspire 1 UAS. It should be noted that the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 

61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar to those presented herein (e.g. 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, etc.).

I. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness.

The FAA has previously stated that no exemption is required for this section in the MPAA 

Exemptions. Vulture Aerial Productions requests the same determination be made for this petition.

Alternatively, Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a). The 

regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. 

As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft should this exemption be 

granted, no standard will exist for determining airworthiness.

Equivalent level of safety: Vulture Aerial Productions will keep the DJI Inspire 1’s maintenance 

and safety information at the ground station, where it will be readily accessible to the PIC and the 

VO before, during, and after operations. Thus, this exemption provides an equivalent level of 

safety to 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a)

J. 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2): Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements.
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The FAA previously stated that no exemption is required for this section. Exhibit 2 at 17. Vulture 

Aerial Productions requests the same determination to be made for this Petition.

Alternatively, Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2). This 

part provides: "(b) No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft... (2) For which an 

Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless there is 

available in the aircraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual 

material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof."

First, there does not currently exist a method of approving manuals for UAS. Second, given the

size and configuration of the UAS, there is no space to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft. 

In addition, carrying the manual on the aircraft would be pointless, since there is no pilot or other 

person on board who could read or use it. The equivalent – and in fact a greater - level of safety 

will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying 

the UAS will have immediate access to it.

On August 8, 2014, the FAA issued a memorandum entitled “Interpretation regarding whether 

certain required documents may be kept at an unmanned aircraft’s control station.” This document 

stated, in part “maintaining these documents at the pilot’s control station would meet the intent of 

the rule as the pilot would be able to produce the documents for his or her own information or to 

an FAA inspector.” 

Equivalent level of safety: Vulture Aerial Productions will keep its flight manual at the ground 

station, where both the PIC and VO can access it. An equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 

91.9(b)(2) is provided because the intent of this rule – the pilot having access to this material 

during flight – is met.

K. 14 C.F.R. 91.9(c): Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.9(c). This part provides: "(c) 

No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft unless that aircraft is identified in 

accordance with part 45 of this chapter."

As stated above, Vulture Aerial Productions will submit AC Form 8050-1 to the FAA Registration 

Office in order to obtain its N-Numbers, which will be placed on the “arms” or fuselage of the 

aircraft in lettering as large as practicably possible. The UAS, due to its small size, does not have 

room to contain fireproof placard or to display aircraft marks in a conventional size. However, 

Vulture Aerial Productions will place its N-Numbers on the “arms” or fuselage of the aircraft in 

lettering as large as practicably possible, once obtained from the FAA.

Equivalent level of safety: Vulture Aerial Productions will obtain its N-Numbers from the FAA 

Registration Office and affix it to the “arms” or fuselage of the aircraft as large as practicably 

possible. An equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 91.9(c) is met because the UAS will be 

registered with the FAA and identifiable in the event of an incident.

L. 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2): Preflight action.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2). This part 
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provides:

"Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available 

information concerning that flight. This information must include—... (b) For any flight, runway 

lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance information: ... 

(2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, other reliable 

information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of 

airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature."

Because flights of the UAS will not be at airports, Part 91.103(b)(2) does not apply.

Equivalent level of safety: Before beginning a flight, the Vulture Productions’ PIC will become 

familiar with all available and relevant information concerning the craft and that flight, including 

wind and temperature. However, as the flights of the UA will not begin or end at airports, the 

airport-related information required in Part 91.103(b)(2) does not apply. As a condition to the 

approval of exemption, Vulture Aerial Productions shall perform the preflight operations set forth 

in its operations manual.

M. 14 C.F.R. 91.105: Flight crewmembers at stations.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.105 since this part is not 

applicable due to the UAS carrying no flight crewmembers.

Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will achieve an equivalent level of safety 

because Vulture Aerial Productions will not operate the aircraft unless someone is at the controls 

at all times. Each flight will be manual, with the exception of the DJI Inspire 1’s emergency 

return-to-home and stabilization features. This will achieve an equivalent level of safety to 14 

C.F.R. 91.105 because the flight crew will be at their stations at all times during the flight. The 

stations will not be on the aircraft, but on the ground.

N. 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b): Right-of-way rules: Except water operations.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 113(b) to the extent that it 

applies to overhead aircraft operating at or above 500 feet AGL as the UA will be operating no 

higher than 400 feet AGL. This part provides:

“(b): General. When weather conditions permit, regardless of whether an operation is conducted 

under instrument flight rules or visual flight rules, vigilance shall be maintained by each person 

operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft. When a rule of this section gives another 

aircraft the right-of- way, the pilot shall give way to that aircraft and may not pass over, under, or 

ahead of it unless well clear."

For example, if another aircraft is operating overhead at 10,000 feet AGL there is no danger posed

to that other aircraft if the UA is operating under it or ahead of it at or beneath 400 feet AGL.

Equivalent Level of Safety: Vulture Aerial Productions will operate its UA to see and avoid and 

give way to other aircraft that should enter airspace at or below 400 feet AGL, and will give rightof-way to manned aircraft. This will provide an equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b) 
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because the UA has significantly greater mobility than a much larger, manned aircraft. As a result, 

the PIC will be able to react and respond much more quickly than the other pilot.

O. 14 C.F.R. 91.119(b) and (c): Minimum safe altitudes: General.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.119 subparts (b) and (c). 

This regulation provides:

'Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the 

following altitudes...’

(b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open 

air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal 

radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open 

water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 

feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.”

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption to allow it to conduct flight operations closer 

than 500 feet to vessels, vehicles and structures when the owner/controller of any such vessels, 

vehicles or structures grants permission for the operation and the PIC makes a safety assessment 

of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determines that it does not present an undue 

hazard. Vulture Aerial Productions also requests an exemption allowing it to fly closer than 500 

feet to participating individuals.

Equivalent level of safety: Vulture Aerial Productions will not operate the UA any higher than 

400 feet AGL, and the majority of flights will be closer to 100 feet AGL. Furthermore, while 

Vulture Aerial Productions will not, usually, be operating over any congested areas, the UA will 

necessarily be flown closer than 500 feet to the natural areas and structures it will be filming (as 

well as closer than 500 feet to the ground). When planning operations, Vulture Aerial Productions

will work with local FSDO to determine the proper location for filming. Additionally, prior to 

each operation, Vulture Aerial Productions flight crew will conduct a safety assessment and will 

not operate its UA without determining that there are no undue safety hazards.

Additionally, a buffer zone will be maintained to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering 

into the flight area. Vulture Production’s VOs will serve as fence posts on the outer edges of the 

flight operational area in order to actively monitor the space for unauthorized and nonparticipating 

individuals. Should one appear, Vulture Aerial Productions will safely land the UA in a manner 

meant to avoid the unauthorized/nonparticipating individual. This will provide an equivalent level 

of safety to 14 C.F.R. 91.119(b) and (c) because the PIC and flight crew will make a safety 

assessment of the risk of operating, and determine that it does not present an undue hazard.

P. 14 C.F.R. 91.121: Altimeter Settings

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.121. This Part provides 

guidelines for altimeter use in maintaining the cruising altitude or flight level of the aircraft. A

general exemption from the requirement that the UAS have an Altimeter is not being requested. 
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The DJI Inspire 1’s flight controller has an internal measurement unit (“IMU”). The IMU has a 

built-in internal sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. Rather, 

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from the requirement to set its altimeter to a 

station along the route, or out of an airport, because the DJI Inspire 1 will not be traveling pointto-point and is limited in the distance it can travel from the PIC. Additionally, Vulture Aerial 

Productions will not be flying into or out of an airport.

Equivalent Level of Safety: The operation of the UA will not exceed 400 feet AGL and will be 

operated in a fashion that is not a sustained cruising flight such as a manned aircraft will typically 

fly. The operator will be able to observe and control the maximum height of the UA through the 

telemetry features of the transmitter and on the laptop at the ground station. The telemetry features 

of the DJI Inspire 1 provide altitude information from the onboard flight controller. Additionally, 

the UA will be operated within the line of sight. Therefore, the equivalent level of safety provided 

by Section 91.121 will be met. The FAA has previously granted this exemption. 

Q. 14 C.F.R. 91.151: Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.

The DJI Inspire 1 is powered by electricity, using lithium polymer batteries that currently have a 

flight time limit of approximately 18 minutes, with optional batteries of 5700 mAh and flight 

times up to 22 minutes. Therefore, due to the limitations of the batteries, it is currently impossible 

to comply with Part 91.151. However, the UA will be operated in a manner with at least the 

equivalent level of safety as that of a manned aircraft complying with Part 91.151.

Operation of a UA with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel does not engender the type of risks 

that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate. During the entire flight, the PIC will always have 

a visual line of sight of the UA and the VO will be monitoring the battery life via the telemetry 

display on the laptop at the ground station. The UA will always have enough power to land safely, 

given the minimum level of reserve capacity of the batteries.

When flying the DJI Inspire 1, the low battery fail-safe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight 

Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. This threshold is 

automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the home 

spot. For more information regarding this safety procedure, please refer to flysafe.dji.com.

Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) is entirely consistent with the scope 

of similar exemptions already granted to other operations, including the MPAA Exemptions. 

Equivalent level of safety: The DJI Inspire 1 will be landed safely when the low battery level 

failsafe is triggered. The proposed exemption meets an equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 

91.151 because, given the limitations on Vulture Aerial Productions’ proposed operations and the 

location of those operations, a reduced minimum power reserve for flight in daylight VFR 

conditions is reasonable.

R. 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b): Civil aircraft: Certifications required.

Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b). This section 

provides in 19 part:
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“(a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it 

the following:

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate...

(2) An effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner... (b) No person may operate a 

civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a 

special flight authorization issued under § 91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so 

that it is legible to passengers or crew.”

There are currently no procedures by which the FAA can approve airworthiness certificates for 

UAS. However, Vulture Aerial Productions will submit AC Form 8050-1 to the FAA Registration 

Office in order to obtain its N-Number, which will be placed on the legs of the aircraft as large as 

practicably possible, and the PIC will have the operator’s manual and logbook at the ground 

station, which have of the relevant testing and data information for each UAS.

Additionally, the autopilot system for the DJI Inspire 1 provides a number of safety features, 

including the failsafe automatic return to home if the radio control link is broken. Because of the 

use of GPS with the UAS, the operator will set the initial location of flight takeoff ("home 

position"), and two alternative “safety zones” the UA can be directed to, should the home position 

become unsafe. If the radio control link is broken, the Autopilot system will recognize this broken 

control link and cause the UA to automatically return to the home position as recorded by the GPS 

instrumentation. Because the UAS team will mark off an area with traffic cones that has a 50-100 

foot diameter that will be used as the “home position” for the UA to return, no one will be 

standing in the way of the path. More information about the DJI Inspire 1’s flight control system 

can be found in its Operators (User) Manual.

In the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed, operation of the UAS will be at 

least as safe as a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness 

certificate. Vulture Aerial Productions will not accept assignments for footage that requires being

within 5 miles of controlled airspace without first gaining written and/or oral permission from air 

traffic control.

Equivalent level of safety: The DJI Inspire 1 is no more than 6.5 pounds. The UAS will be tightly 

controlled and monitored by the operator and the observer and in compliance with the 

requirements of the FAA’s grant of this petition and all local public safety requirements. This will 

ensure safety and security for the area of operation. The FAA will have advance notice of all 

operations because Vulture Aerial Productions will notify both ATC and the local FSDO prior to 

operating, as outlined above. These safety enhancements provide a greater degree of safety to the 

public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates 

issued under Subpart H. 

Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national 

security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, and inability 

to carry a substantial payload. 

Granting the proposed exemption will achieve an equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) 

and (b) because of the small size of the UAS and the operational limits set out above. R. 14 C.F.R. 

91.215: ATC Transponder and Altitude Reporting Equipment and Use.

This section requires that installed Air Traffic Control (ATC) transponder equipment must meet 
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specific performance and environmental requirements, and aircraft must be equipped with an 

operable coded radar beacon transponder.

The DJI Inspire 1 is not equipped with ATC transponder equipment. It is designed to fly in limited 

airspace under the control of a ground station. Because the UAS used will not be flying into or 

near airports, and will fly no higher than 400 feet AGL, it will not share airspace with manned 

aircraft and there is very low risk of collision. In addition, because there will be no need to have 

contemporaneous communication with ATC Control, due to the short distances, short flight times, 

and restricted altitude the UAS will operate within, an exemption from this section is requested. 

Additionally, the UAS is too small to contain ATC transponder equipment in any form factor that 

is known to be available commercially at a reasonable cost.

Equivalent level of safety: An equivalent level of safety to 14 C.F.R. 91.125 will be met because 

Vulture Aerial Productions will not fly its UA into or near airports. All operations will be below 

400 feet AGL, so there is very low risk of collision with any manned aircraft. Moreover, the UA 

will always be flown within the line of sight of the PIC, and two VOs on opposite, outer edges of 

the flight area, whose only job is to watch for objects and individuals entering into the flight area, 

will be present. Local ATC and local FSDO will be contacted before operations to issue a 

NOTAM with its flight plan. Right of way to manned aircraft will be given as they do appear.

S. 14 C.F.R. 91.403: General

This section requires that the owner or operator of an aircraft is primarily responsible for 

maintaining that aircraft in an airworthy condition. Vulture Aerial Productions will adhere to this 

requirement. However, this Section also limits maintenance to that “prescribed in this subpart and 

other applicable regulations, including part 43 of this chapter.” Because of this limitation, and 

because of the exemptions under Part 43 requested above, an exemption from this Section is 

requested.

Equivalent level of safety: This exemption meets the requirements for an equivalent level of safety 

pursuant to Section 333 because of its small size, light weight, relatively slow speed, and use in 

controlled rural environments, as described previously in this petition.

T. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a) and (d): Maintenance Required.

This section requires that aircraft be inspected as prescribed by Section E, 14 C.F.R. 21

§§91.401-91.421. As shown below, Vulture Aerial Productions is applying for an exemption for 

these sections, due to the fact that its operators will inspect the UAS prior to each flight and keep a 

record of all maintenance that is done. Additionally, prior to each operation, a pre-flight safety 

check of the UA will be conducted. This safety check is listed in the operations manual. Because 

the Sections discussed below are concerned with manned aircraft, and as such have inspection 

requirements designed for the safety of passengers, they are inapplicable to Vulture Aerial

Productions. An exemption to subpart (d) of this section, which requires a placard to be installed 

and references §43.11 is also requested because, as noted previously, due to the small size of the 

UAS, there is no room to place the placard. As an alternative and to achieve an equivalent level of 

safety, logbooks detailing all repairs will be kept.

Despite the requested exemption from subparts (a) and (d) of this section, Vulture Aerial 

Productions will follow subparts (b) and (c) of this subpart.
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Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will meet an equivalent level of safety to 14 

C.F.R. 405 (a) and (d) because Vulture Aerial Productions will repair and maintain the DJI Inspire 

1 by following the manufacturer’s specifications.

U. 14 C.F.R. 91.407: Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or

alteration.

This section prevents any aircraft from operation that “has undergone maintenance, preventative 

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless (1) [i]t has been approved for return to service by a 

person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter; and (2) [t]he maintenance record entry required by 

§43.9 or §43.11, as applicable, of this chapter has been made.”

However, Vulture Aerial Productions has requested an exemption from §§ 43.7 and 43.11 as 

described previously. The capability of the operators to maintain and repair the UAS meets the 

requirements for an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 for the UAS, their intended 

use, and the rural operating environment. Additionally, due to the small size of the UAS, there is 

no room to place inspection placards.

Therefore, because Vulture Aerial Productions has requested an exemption from 43.7 and 43.11, 

an exemption from 91.407 is also respectfully requested.

Equivalent level of safety: To achieve an equivalent level of safety, Vulture Aerial Productions

will repair and maintain the DJI Inspire 1 by following the manufacturer’s specifications.

V. 14 C.F.R. 91.409: Inspections.

This section lays out the requirements for inspections of aircraft. Vulture Aerial Productions

respectfully requests an exemption from these requirements because they are intended to maintain 

the safety of manned aircraft significantly larger and capable of significantly longer flights than is 

possible for an UAS. 

Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will meet or exceed the level of safety 

achieved by adherence to 14 C.F.R. 91.409 because Vulture Aerial Productions will repair and 

maintain the DJI Inspire 1 by following the manufacturer’s specifications.

W. 14 C.F.R. 91.417: Maintenance records

Vulture Aerial Productions respectfully requests an exemption from this Section, as it is only 

applicable for aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Because Vulture Aerial Productions will 

not have an airworthiness certificate, this Section is inapplicable.

Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will provide an equivalent level of safety to 

14.C.F.R. 91.417 because Vulture Aerial Productions will keep detailed maintenance records on 

every part as it is replaced, including but not limited to propellers, batteries, and electrical 

components.

VII. Public Interest and Safety

Use of the UAS will increase ground safety by eliminating the need to have multiple individuals in 

a helicopter while filming. Manned helicopters pose a risk to the pilots and onboard crew.
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Additionally, the noise of the manned copters will compromise shots and footage of wildlife.

Comparatively, when flying a UA, the pilot and crew are safely on the ground, rather than several 

hundred feet in the air, as the FAA has previously determined. The UA is capable of being closer 

to the natural scenery being filmed while also being relatively silent so as to not disturb the 

wildlife.

The limited weight of the DJI Inspire 1 significantly reduces the potential for harm to participating 

and nonparticipating individuals, animals, or property in the event of an incident or accident. 

Additionally, the UA can fly at lower altitudes than manned aircraft and requires less room for 

takeoff and landing, allowing for flights to take place over smaller areas.

VIII. Privacy

The proposed flights will not cause invasions of privacy because flights will occur with written 

and/or oral permission of the property owner and only in a designated and confined situation.

A flight will be safely aborted in the event of any trespassers within the designated filming area. 

All participating individuals present during filming will be required to sign a waiver.

IX. Conclusion

This exemption will permit Vulture Aerial Productions to commercially operate an Unmanned 

Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain 

areas of the United States.

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, Vulture Aerial Productions’ request for exemption may be 

granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Sections, 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, Vulture Aerial Productions will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS safely 

in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a 

threat to national security. 

As set forth herein, Vulture Aerial Productions seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Sections 

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

permit safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, 

and with a minimum sport pilot’s license for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and 

photography 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 Vulture Aerial 

Productions to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially 

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

and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Vulture Aerial Productions 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 them to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially for 

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

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Petitioner, Vulture Aerial Productions by the undersigned 

Counsel this date, August 3, 2015.

Zachary J. McCormick

Fla. Bar No.: 086137

P.O. Box 1116, 

210 N. Texas Ave.,

Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 742-7474

Zach@ZJMLAW.com

Michael Richards II

Vulture Aerial Productions, LLC

President

105 Coyler Drive

Longwood, FL, 32779 

(407) 620-1179

Info@VultureAerial.com

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X. Appendices:

NOTE: Applicant disclaims all ownership interest in any material submitted as to the below listed owner’s 

manual for the DJI Inspire 1. All material is utilized under the fair use doctrine.

A – Link to DJI Inspire1 : Click on link below

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf

Vulture Aerial Productions Operating and User Manual

Operating and User Manual for DJI INSPIRE 1

This manual is to accompany the PIC during every UAS flight. Use it as a reference in the 

event of questions or concerns before or during flights.

Before Flight be sure to read the following instruction manuals on the use of DJI Inspire 1.

1.Disclaimer 

2.In the Box 

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.Inspire 1 User Manual 

6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

7.Troubleshooting

There are also tutorial videos of how to safely use the DJI Inspire 1.

Watch the tutorial video at the DJI website to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: 

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video

The Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide provides a quick summary of operations. 

Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information.

Download the DJI Pilot app

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. 

Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.

Contents

Legends 2 

Before Flight 2 

Watch the video tutorials 2 

Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product Profile 4

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Assemble the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 9 

Remote Controller Diagram 9

Aircraft

Flight Controller 12 

Flight Mode 12 

Flight Status Indicator 12 
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Return to Home (RTH) 13 

Dynamic Home Point 15 

Vision Positioning System 16 

Flight Recorder 17 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

Remote Controllers

Remote Controller Profile 24 

Remote Controller Operations 24 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 

Remote Controller Status LED 31 

Linking the Remote Controller 32 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33

Gimbal and Camera

Camera Profile 35 

Gimbal 36

DJI Pilot App

Camera 40 

Map 43 

Academy 43 

User Center 43

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 45 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 

Preflight Checklist 49 

Calibrating the Compass 49 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 

Flight Test 51

Specifications 57 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 

How to Update Firmware 61 

FCC Compliance 62

Product Profile

This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers.

Introduction

The Inspire 1 is a new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to 

multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 

degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency 

while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering 

precision.

Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND 

filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It 

also provides dual controllers mode.

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent 

Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system.
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Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight 

recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is 

available.

Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first 

flight: 

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 

4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode

Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for 

more information .

You must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode. 

Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" section for more information about Master remote controller.

Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft 

on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between the travel modes to the landing 

mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the 

travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

1 Gimbal Cover

2 Ensure the Micro-SD card is

correctly inserted into the camera.

3 Gimbal Lock Mounting Place

 Gimbal Connector

Attaching Propellers

Locked

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach 

propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.
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Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight.

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the 

propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers.

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the propellers 

without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot.

White dot White dot

Without white dot

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto the mounting 

plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.

Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.

Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach your mobile 

device. 

Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 

Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote 

controller. 

Without white dot

Aircraft Diagram

[6]

[11]

[1]

[7] [8]

[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

Remote Controller Diagram

[9] [8]

[7]

[1] [2]

[3] [4] [5] [6]

[1] Antennas (P29)

Relays aircraft control and video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Mounting place for your mobile

device.

[3] Control Stick

Controls aircraft orientation.

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13)

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH).

[5] Transformation Switch (P27)

Toggle switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

[2] [3] [3] [4]

Motor

[5]

[9] [10] [8]

[12]

[13]

Aircraft Micro-USB Port

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[11] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35) 

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 
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Front LED

[5] Landing gear

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level.

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device 

running the DJI Pilot app.

[11] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. 

[15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

[17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [20] 

[23] [21]

[22]

[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use.

[19] USB Port

[8] Power Button

Used to power on or power off the remote controller.

[9] RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[16] [17] [18] [19]

[15] [10]

[14] [13]

[11] [12]

Product Profile

Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features.

[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller.

[21] Back Left Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

[22] Power Port

Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery.

[23] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

Aircraft

This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight 

Battery.
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Aircraft

Flight Controller

The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode 

and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features 

ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight data for each 

flight.

Flight Mode

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: P mode (Positioning) 

: P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be 

automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors:

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision 

Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: 

Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is 

controlled.

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its 

barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the 

Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent 

Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on 

P27 for more information.

Flight Status Indicator

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are 

shown in the figure below:

Aircraft Status Indicator

Front LED Rear LED

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED 

displays solid green. Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below 

for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:

Aircraft

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively

Aircraft warming up

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

 

Normal

Alternatively 

Red, Green and Yellow Flash

Green Flashes Slowly

Yellow Flashes Slowly Fast Yellow Flashing

Fast Red Flashing — Solid Red

Return to Home (RTH)

Power on and self-check

Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Remote Controller Signal Lost

Critical Low Battery Warning Critical Error

 

X2 Green Flashes Twice

Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)

Warning

Slow Red Flashing

Low Battery Warning

Red Flashing Alternatively
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IMU Error

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively

Compass Calibration Required

 

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases that will 

trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

 

Home Point

Smart RTH

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS 

signal strength through the GPS icon you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be updated 

to your current position as you move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.

GPS

Description

 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the RTH 

button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded 

Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH 

button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.

Aircraft

Battery Level Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Pilot app 

Low battery level 

warning

The battery power is low. 

Please land the aircraft.

Aircraft status indicator 

blinks RED slowly.

Tap “Go-home” to have the aircraft

return to the Home point and land 

automatically, or “Cancel” to resume 

normal flight. If no action is taken, 

the aircraft will automatically go 

home and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound an alarm.

Critical Low battery level 

warning

The aircraft must land 

immediately.

Aircraft status indicator 

blinks RED quickly.

The DJI Pilot app screen will flash 

red and aircraft starts to descend. 

Remote controller will sound an alarm.

Estimated remaining 

flight time

Estimated remaining flight 

based on current battery 

level.

N/A N/A 

Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect 

the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings 

are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is 

triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User 

can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically 

determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point.

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the 

current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below

Critical Low battery level warning(Red)

Low battery level warning

Power requires to return home

Sufficient battery level(Green)

Remaining flight time

Battery level indicator

Aircraft
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When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push 

the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. Color zones and 

markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time and are adjusted automatically, according 

to the aircraft’s current status.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 

3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home 

process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is 

resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

1 Record Home Point (HP)

Blinking Green 4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow

2 Confirm Home Point

Blinking Green 5 Go Home (20m can be set)

Height over HP>20m 20m Elevate to 20m

Height over HP<=20m

Fast Blinking Yellow

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Fast Blinking Yellow

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius 

of the Home Point. Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” view and select “MODE” 

to set the Failsafe altitude.

Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft 

reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Dynamic Home Point

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is different from the 

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below:
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Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.

GPS

There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point.

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page.

2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home Point.

3.Tap“ ”and select“ ”,to reset the aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.

Vision Positioning System

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its 

current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors 

or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are 

located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning

[1]

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision 

Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision 

Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available.

Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, which indicates the Vision 

Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place.

The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The 

ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera 

may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode 

automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in 

any of the following situations:
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Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reflective 

surfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent 

surfaces.

Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. Flying 

over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves 

(e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating 

patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away 

from the aircraft. In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then autoland if it is in “P” mode.

Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. The 

effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. Vision Positioning system may not function 

properly when the aircraft is flying over water. Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the 

ground in low light conditions (less than 100lux).

Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision 

Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast 

speed.

Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high 

frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

Flight Recorder

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data 

through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and 

other parameters.

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation 

direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the 

propellers properly, match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1:

 

Propellers

Figure

Attach On Legends

Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R)

Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot

Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten

Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove

Attaching the Propellers

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin 

the propellers clockwise to secure them in place. 
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Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to 

secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight.

Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Handling the 

propellers with care. Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached 

firmly.

Detaching the Propellers

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself.

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlock 

the propellers.

Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. Ensure that all propellers 

are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, or broken propellers. 

ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart charge- discharge 

functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger Aircraft

Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

Flight Battery" P21 for more information .

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to 

prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting 

from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app.

Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 

Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to prevent overdischarge damage 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell

is detected. 

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning

messages and so on. 

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the

aircraft’s to the main controller.

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.

 

Using the Battery 

LED4 LED2

LED3 LED1

Power Button (Built-in LED)

 

Powering ON/OFF

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. 
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The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level.

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.

Aircraft

Battery Level

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

Battery Level

75%~87.5% 50%~62.5% 25%~37.5% 0%~12.5%

Low Temperature Notice:

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low temperature 

environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is 

at 4.43 V before each flight.

Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air temperatures below -

10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between 5°C and -10°C, the Intelligent 

Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you 

apply the included insulation sticker to the battery in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature environments, 

stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s movement when this 

warning is triggered. 

Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature exceeds 5°C 

before using it in the low temperature environment. 

When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a low altitude, 

for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20°C when in use. In 

cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 

1-2 minutes before taking off. 

Checking the battery level

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, 

press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below 

for details.

The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. 

The indicators are defined below.

 

: LED is on.

: LED is off.

: LED is flashing.

 

87.5%~100%

62.5%~75% 37.5%~50% 12.5%~25% =0%

 

Battery life

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be 

replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. 

The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 seconds:

Battery Life
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LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

Battery Life

90%~100%

80%~90%

70%~80%

60%~70%

50%~60%

40%~50%

30%~40%

20%~30%

below 20%

When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz).

Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level is above 

95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before 

storing it for an extended period. Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard 

charger (model: A14-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. Always turn off the battery 

before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. 

Never insert or remove a battery when it is powered on. 

Power Outlet 

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50% 50%~75%

75%~100%

 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

Blinking Pattern
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LED2 blinks twice per second

LED2 blinks three times per second 

LED3 blinks twice per second

LED3 blinks three times per second

Battery Protection Item

Over current detected

Short circuit detected Over charge detected

 

 

Over-voltage charger detected

LED4 blinks twice per second

LED4 blinks three times per second

Charging temperature is too high (>40°C)

 

Fully Charged 

Charging Protection LED Display

Charging temperature is too low (<0°C)

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery Level 

Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you 

do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the charger will resume charging 

when the temperature falls within the normal range.

DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for 

every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to 

initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then 

fully charge the battery to ensure the battery is working at its optimal.

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and power it on. Leave it on until 

there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check 

battery level.

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned 

on.

 

Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller operations and 

dual remote controller mode.

Remote Controller

Remote Controller Profile
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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink 

ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system 

operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera 

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is 

powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote 

control.

Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: 

Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. 

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to prevent transmission 

interference.

Remote Controller Operations Powering On And Off The Remote Controller

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery 

level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on your remote 

controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current

battery level.

Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote controller blinks 

solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will show a solid 

green light when linking is completed. 

2. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it. 

Remote Controllers

Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.

Power Button

Controlling Camera

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and 

Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[1] Camera Settings Dial

[1] [3][4] [2]

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote 

controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured.

[3] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

[4] Recoding Button

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.

Controlling Aircraft

This section explains how to use the various Chargerfeatures of the remote controller. 

The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default.

Power Outlet

Remote Controllers

Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.
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Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.

Remote Controllers

Remote Controller (Mode 2)

Aircraft ( indicates nose direction)

Notes

Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft’s elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected 

elevation changes.

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the 

aircraft counter clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Inspire 

1 will stay facing its current direction.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate.

Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly 

forward and down to fly backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight.

Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to 

fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight.

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the 

camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static.

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A mode. F

Figure Flight Mode

F F mode A A mode P P mode

A P

P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, 

which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning 

sensors:

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision 

Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. 

Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is 

using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled.

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its 

barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the 

Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent

Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.
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The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the 

"Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode" .

Transformation Switch / RTH Button.

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or 

lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below:

Lower Raise

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position.

Remote Controllers

2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing.

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing.

RTH button

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink 

white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. 

Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.

Remote Controllers

Connecting Mobile Device

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to 

release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. 

Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your 

mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.

Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed in the 

picture shown below:

Optimal Transmission Range

Strong Weak

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position between the 

operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance.

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual 

Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while the “Slave” 

remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple “slave” remote 

controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote controller is able to control 

the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera 

parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal.

Master Remote Slave Remote Controller

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single 

remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera.

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master” remote 

controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup:

“Master” Remote Controller:

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window. 
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3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 

4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller.

 

RC Control Settings

Master and Slave Set RC Status

RC Name

Slave RC List

OFF Connection Password 1234

RC Settings

5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.

“Slave” Remote Controller:

1. Tap “Search for Master Controller” to search the “Master” remote controller.

Slave

T12254

RC Setting

RC Control Setting

Master and Slave Set RC Status

RC Name

Master RC List

OFF Master

 

S88642

Remote Controllers

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote 

controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you 

wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control” section.

RC Control Settings

RC Control Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status

OFF

Master and Slave

Master Slave

S88642 Request Control

RC Name

S88642

Set RC Status RC Name

Master RC List

Request Control

RC Settings

OFF Master Slav

RC Settings RC Settings

Search for Master Controller

INSPIRE 1 User Manual

Remote Controllers

RC Control Settings Master and Slave

Set RC Status

OFF Connection Password
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Slave 1234

T12254

RC NameT12254

T12254 Master RC List

Slave RC List

Remote Controller Status LED

Search for Master Controller

3. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the connection password to

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller.

Master RC List

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows the Return 

to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

Status LED

RTH LED

Status LED

— Solid Red — Solid Green — Solid Purple — Solid Blue

Slow Blinking Red

/ Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks

RTH LED — Solid White

Blinking White Blinking White

Alarm chime

chime D-DD-D- chime D-D-D......

None

Sound chime

D . . . DD .. .. ..

Remote Controller Status

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not connected with the aircraft.

The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected with the aircraft.

The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not connected with the aircraft.

The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected with the aircraft.

Remote controller error.

HD Downlink is disrupted.

Remote Controller Status. Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. Aircraft 

Return to Home in progress.

Remote Controllers

The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote 

controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Power on the Intelligent 

Flight Battery. 3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown below.

Remote Control Calibration

Stick ModeControl Setting

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is 

controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator 

blinks blue and "beep"

sound is emitted.
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Stick Mode

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Searching for aircraft frequency, Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing

way the aircraft is controlled.

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller

Remote Controllers

Cancel

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the Linking button 

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is succeed.

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote 

controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you 

wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new 

remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

Remote Controller Compliance Version

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements.

C2

Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the working mode of the 

gimbal.

Camera Profile

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App.

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 

1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card. A UHS-1 type microSD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store high-resolution 

video data.

Gimbal and Camera

Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on.

Camera Data Port

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or videos from the 

camera to your computer.

Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files.

Camera Operation

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the DJI Pilot 

app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera” P25.

ND Filter
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Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and “jello” effect.

Gimbal Gimbal Profile

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized images and 

video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.

+30° 0°

-90°

+330° -330°

Gimbal and Camera

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that you cannot 

control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master-and-Slave” mode and set the remote controller to 

“Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the camera.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote 

controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera.

Pan Control Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 1. Power 

on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon 

and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/

yaw switching button. 3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw” from the dropdown list.

Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown below.

MODE P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS)

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless 

familiar with your new mode.

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the gimbal under 

yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode.

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Gimbal and Camera

Gimbal Operation Modes

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation 

modes on the Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be 

connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. 

Refer to the table for details:

Pitch

Follow Mode FPV Mode

Free Mode Re-alignment

Pan
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The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times. One user alone can control 

the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote 

controller.

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First- Person-View flying experience.

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller.

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation by panning from gimbal’s current 

orientation. Pitch angle will remain unchanged during the re-alignment.

Gimbal and Camera

Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has received an 

excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after powering 

up. Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The gimbal will recover 

when it dries out.

DJI Pilot App

This chapter describes the four main GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

Mountain View 

MODE P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS)

The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the gimbal, 

camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring 

your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.

Camera

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1’s camera. You can also configure various camera 

parameters from the Camera page.

[1] Flight Mode

: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. 

These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values.

[2] GPS Signal Strength

: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength.

[3] IOC Settings

CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and 

select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status

: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

[5] Battery Level Indicator

: The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level 

indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions.
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[6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

: This icon shows the current battery level.

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning 

history.

[9] General Settings

: Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, 

enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings

: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image 

size and so on.

Shutter

: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot or time-lapsed 

shooting modes.

 

Manual Record

: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button 

on the remote controller, which has the same functionality.

Playback

: Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.

Camera Settings

: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera.

[11] Vision Positioning

: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System’s sensors.

[12] Flight Telemetry

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The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation.

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is 

facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark 

blue areas indicates the roll angle.

[13] Map

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Home Point Settings

: Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off location, the remote 

controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point.
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[15] Return to Home (RTH)

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point.

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information.

 

[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[18] Livestream

: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is 

available on the mobile device.

[19] Back

: Tap to return to the main GUI.

Director

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap 

“Director” from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are 

automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.

Store

Tap “Store” to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new 

products.

Discovery

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". 

Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".

Flight This chapter describes the flight safety and flight restrictions.

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location.

Flight Environment Requirements

1.Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s , snow, rain and 

smog. 

2.Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and GPS 

signal. 

3.Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4.Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile 

phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature.

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft

performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode.

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the 

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety 

reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight 

limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones.

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A mode only 

height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters.

Max Height & Radius Limits

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI Pilot App. 

Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below 

show the details of these limits.

 

Max Height
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Max Radius Home Point

Height of aircraft when powered on

Flight

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Max Height Flight altitude must be under the set height. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits

DJI Pilot App

Max Height

Flight height restricted to 120m and under.

Warning: Height limit reached.

None.

No limits

Max Radius

Flight Limits

Flight distance must be within the max radius.

DJI Pilot App

Warning: Distance limit reached.

Aircraft Status Indicator

Rapid red flashing when close to the

max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius

If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. 

If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range 

automatically.

No-Fly Zones

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into 

Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low 

altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. The details of the No-Fly Zones are 

explained below:

Airport:

(1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each zone 

features circles of various size. 

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff Restricted 

Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented. 

(3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 65 feet 

(20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at 

R1+1 mile. 

(4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear in the DJI 

1640 feet

320 feet

1640 feet

320 feet
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Restricted Areas:

66 feet R1

66 feet R1

Airports

1 mile

1 mile

R2

 

R2

 

. (1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

. (2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within this zone. 

The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. 

. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 km) of 

this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app. Restricted Areas 

100m R

as

100m

R

Restricted Area Flight

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt 

No-fly Zone

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. 

Take off prohibited.

If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode but P 

mode activates the aircraft will automatically descend to 

land then stop its motors after landing.

Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, 

automatic landing has begun. 

(If you are within 1.5 mile radius)

Restricted- altitude flight zone

 

If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode but P 

mode activates, it will descend to a safe altitude and hover 

15 feet below the safe altitude.

Warning: You are in a restricted zone.

Descending to safe altitude. 

(If you are between the range of 

1.5 mile and 5 mile radius)

Warning: You are in a restricted zone.

Max flight height restricted to

between 10.5m and 120m. 
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Fly Cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there will be warning 

message.

Warning: You are approaching a 

restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone No restrictions. None. 

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and 

landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing.

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch 

to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. For 

safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other 

special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.

 

Preflight Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to 

electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even 

failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking 

structures, and steel reinforcements underground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration 

such as keys or cellular phones.

DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status

Indicator bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a

solid green light.

3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. 

Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to 

carry out compass calibration.

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot 

App, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the 

compass.
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When to Recalibrate

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight.

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines.

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Auto Take-off Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays 

blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 

2. . Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 

3. 3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. 4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and takeoff. 

5. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.

Auto-Landing Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically.

Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first time, and automatically 

lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app.

Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting Motors

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick 

up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion.

OR

Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 seconds.

OR

Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped.

Flight Test Take off/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly now. 

If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 
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5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.

 CSC Motors will stop

Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend. 

After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the 

motors stop. 

Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. When the Aircraft Status Indicator 

blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by 

the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Watch video tutorials about flight for more 

flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app. 

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only.

2. When will ground station functionality be available?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future firmware updates.

3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic?

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting.

4. Can I see the size of images through the app?

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app.

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera?

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera.

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1?

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 

However, you can output the live streaming video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own.

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger?

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to 

fully charge a 4500mAh battery.

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or somewhere else to 

control the camera and aircraft separately?

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" 

through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode.

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation 

program?

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1.

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller?
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No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote.

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included?

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB.

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now?

Yes.

13. How big is the Inspire 1?

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).

14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use?

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller.

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with?

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers.

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal?

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of aircraft, do not 

adjust the position of the screws on your own.

17. Failed to complete self-check?

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the self- check.

Specifications

Model Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Max Tilt Angle Max Descent Speed Max Flight Altitude Max Flight Time Propeller Model Operating Temperature 

Range Dimensions Model Operating Current Mounting

Mechanical Range

T600

Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m

35° 4 m/s 4500 m Approximately 18 minutes DJI 1345 -10° to 40° C 438x451x301 mm ZENMUSE X3 Station: 750 

mA; Motion: 900 mA Detachable

Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330°

Aircraft

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Wind Speed 

Resistance 10 m/s

Motor Model DJI 3510

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Gimbal

Output Power (With 

Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320°

Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s

Camera

Model FC350

Effective Pixels 12.4M

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

Lens 20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ) 9 Elements in 9 groups 

distortion

Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 

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

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.26

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Remote Controller
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Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Power Supply Built-in battery

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Name Total Pixels Image Max Size Electronic Shutter Speed CMOS

Still Photography Modes

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

Supported SD Card Types

Name

Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Charging

X3 12.76M 4000x3000 8 s to 1/8000 s Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV 

Bias Time-lapse

60 Mbps

Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

C1

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) USB, Mini-HDMI DJI charger

Mobile Device Holder Operating Temperature Range

Charging Temperature Range

Model Rated Power Name Capacity Battery Type Net Weight

Storage Temperature Range

Max Charging Power Name Capacity Battery Type

Net Weight Storage Temperature Range

Tablet or Smart Phone -10° to 40° C

0-40° C

A14-100P1A

100 W

Intelligent Flight Battery

4500 mAh

LiPo 6S High voltage battery

570 g

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

180 W Intelligent Flight Battery 5700 mAh LiPo 6S 670 g

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Output Power 9W

Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 

28° C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger

Voltage 26.3 V

Battery (Standard)

Model TB47

Voltage 22.2 V

Energy 99.9 Wh

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Battery (Optional)

Model TB48

Voltage 22.8 V

Energy 129.96 Wh

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Vision Positioning
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Altitude Range 5-500 cm

Operating Range 0-250 cm

DJI Pilot App

Supported Mobile Devices

• iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, 

• iPad Mini 3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;*

• Samsung Note 3, Samsung S5, 

• Sony Z3 EXPERIA;

• * Note: It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience

Course Lock (CL)

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction 

when recording, which is fixed until you re-record it or

exit from CL.

Point of Interest (POI)*

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), 

the aircraft can circle around the POI, and the nose 

always points to the POI.

Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits

Home Lock

Yes

Aircraft ≥10m Home Point

Max Charging Power

Velocity Range Operating Environment

Mobile Device System Requirements

180 W Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for IOC and 

you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, and user must toggle 

the flight mode switch to “F” mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below:

Home Lock (HL)*

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far 

from or near to the HP.

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.

 

Prerequisites of IOC

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: Course Lock No None

POI Yes

Using IOC

Aircraft

None

5m~500m Point of Interest

Enable the IOC feature by tapping “Enable IOC” in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight Mode 

Switch to “F” mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature.

How to Update Firmware

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery.

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is 

at least 100MB of free space on the SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ inspire-1). 
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Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. Remove the SD 

card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the Inspire 1 

camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin automatically after 

aircraft is powered on.

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short pulse of "DD-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a “D---DD” beeping sound to indicate the 

update is complete with success.

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated after the update. The update is 

successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text “result: 

failed” is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound.

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update 

package. Use the same update package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote 

controller battery level is above 50%.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB thumb drive. 

Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when remote controller 

powered off. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal 

with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller

Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the remote controller 

during the update. 

It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a beeping sound and 

the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on 

remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. The Status 

LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is failed. Try upgrade again. 

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the 

upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft.

Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware update when the 

aircraft is landed. Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the 

aircraft’s firmware.

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote controller and

aircraft. Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to 

blink during the update process.

Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card. Only storage devices that are formatted for 

FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and remote controller firmware updates. Delete any 

automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating multiple remote controllers.

FCC Compliance FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including 

interference that may cause undesired

operation. Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's 

authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance Information FCC Warning Message

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s 

authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This 

equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This 

transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 

residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is 

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This 

transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment 

should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s 

authority to operate the equipment.