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

We st Building Ground Floor, Room W 12

- 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 Reg ulations : 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;

9 1.403; 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1);91.409 (a) (2); an d 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 attorne y

.

Counsel for the Petitioner, Zachary J. McCormick

, does hereby apply for an exemption f rom the

listed Federal Aviation Regulation s to allow commercial operation of its Unmanned Aircraft System (UA S ) 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 conditio ns outlined herein and/ or as may be established by

the FAA as r equired by Section 333.

Such operations will be a benefit to the public as whole because the DJI Insp ire 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 th e ground, far from airports, and only in designated low ris k , low population environment s . 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 app lication.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption 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

Z ach@ 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. Petit ioner’s Contact Information

II. Introduction

III

. Publishable Summary

IV

. Aircraft Equivalent Level of Safety;

V. Commercial Pilot License Waiver Request

V I

. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested

V I I

. Public Interest and Safety

VI I I

. 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 avail able to the publ i c

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### I. Petitioner's contact info:

Petitioner : Vulture Aerial Productions, LLC

Michael Richard s II

President. 105 Coyler Drive Longwood, FL, 32779

. (407) 620

- 1179 Info@VultureA erial.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. TheVulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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### rotorcraft can operate at a speed up to 43 knots (50 mph). Vulture Aerial Productions a grees to the

same limitations and conditions as the above listed exem ptions

. B. This pe tition for exemption is seeking relief suff iciently 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 th e public, the FAA, and

Vulture Aerial Productions. The public would be better serv ed if this petition were granted without delay to allow access to high quality, aeri al

- video marketing services at a lower cost in the l ocal

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

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

read y 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 t he 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 unmanne d air craft 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 film ing of marketing videos, commercials , and stock footage f or local Florida

businesses. Only a licensed p ilot, possessing a first class medical certificate or a valid U.S. Driver’s license, will act as the Pilot In C ommand (PIC) . The requested exemption should be granted because operation of the proposed UAS within t he strict parameters outlined below, will provide an equivalent level of safety, as Congress intended, while still allowing commercial

operat ions.

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 previo usly granted Exemption No. 12080

, allowing commercial fl ight 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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### DJI Inspire 1 UAS has the following specifications:

Airfram e: 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 (I MU), 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 hel icopters 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 a reas, and operation within visual line of sight

– each support t he request. In particular, the UA to be used is small, and will operate at slow speeds, close to the gr ound, far from airports and in low risk, low population

environment s

. 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

con troll ed 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 operati ons, the two VOs will be on the

lookout for a ny trespassers, so that the operation can be quickly aborted if someone unauth orized 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 Distri ct 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 eac h flight: the PIC , a safety

techni cian, an d 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 p resent, 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 c onduct 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 fla gs. 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

la nding, 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 incapaci tated, the sa fety technician will hit the “return” button on the transmitter, or turn

off the transmitte r. Either event will cause the UA to rise to the set height, travel horizontally until it is over the “home” location, then land.

T he DJI Inspire 1 has the “r eturn 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 w ithin 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 telemetr y information about the flight distance away, altitude, and heading.

After the flight crew goes through the star tup procedure specific to each U AS, 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 a nd 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.

Th e PIC will have a p ilot’s license with a first

- cla ss medical certificate or equivalent. Any

a dditional member s of the flight crew have experience flying radio

- controlled aircraft.

The PIC will manually control each flight in VLOS, using a GP S hold, or assist. The extensive experience of the PIC with flying RC aircraft coupled with the stabilizatio n of the GPS, will ensure that operation of this UAS will be at least as safe as a manned aircraft. The au tomated features of the DJI GPS will keep the UA in a fixed location in the wind. It will also allow the PIC

to rel ease the controls and have the UA r emain 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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### After the operation, the PIC and flight crew will go through the standard pos t

- flight inspection

.

**IV. Aircraft and Equivalent**  **Level of Safety**

Vulture Aerial Productions proposes that the e xemption 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 fol lowing:

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 tri ggered 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 cond ucted 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 cli ents 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 4 8 hours prior to the operation and/or in accordance with any other relevant

proto col for UAS COA.

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

p lan 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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, tw o separate safety zon es 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 nat ional se curity issue. At a minimum, a licensed sport p ilot will act as PIC . Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 o f the Reform Act of 2012

-- size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and na tional security

– provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing comme rcial 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 s ection 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, 1 1136, 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, th isVulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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 pilo t rating that

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

pas sengers. Further, aside from the equipment necessary for acquiring video imagery the DJI Inspire 1 will not carry any property.

Further as to s ections 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 airc raft 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 tha t 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 e mergency 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 t o 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.

T he DJI Inspire 1’s small size, weight, speed, battery operation, and limited operating area

associated w ith 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 andVulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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 a llow 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 abov e.

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 ente ring 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.

Th is part prescribes standards for helicopters weighing over o ne 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 inapplicab le. Vulture Aerial Pr oductions should be exempted

from this Part.

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

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

the same standa rds 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 p art for return to service.

Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will provide an equival ent level of safety

because Vulture Aerial Productions will repair and maintain the UAS

, in accordance with the DJIVulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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### Inspire 1 manufacturer’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 a nd placards by inspectors. The UAS, due to its small size, does not have room for placards to be placed in o r 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 log books 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 whe ther 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: Marki ng 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 firep roof identifica tion 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 w eight and strain placed on the UAS. Any additio nal 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, inclu ding their user manuals and log books 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 document ation 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 registere d 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 registratio n 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 Regist ration Branch. In th e event of incident, the UAS will be

traceable to Vulture Aerial Produc t ions

.

H. 1 4 C.F.R. 61.113(a) a nd (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 subm its 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 emerge ncy maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. T he additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot , which is critical when transporting passengers and/or cargo, would not corr elate 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, 1 1063, 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 i t 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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### The FAA previously stated that no exemption is required for thi s section. Exhibit 2 at 17. Vulture

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

Alternatively, Vulture Aerial Productions requests an exemptio n 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 curr ent approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof."

First, there does not currently exist a m ethod of approving manuals for UAS. Second, given the size and configuration of the U AS, 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

- le vel of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control po int 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 req uired 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.

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. 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 R egistration

Office in order to obtain its N

- Numbers, which will be placed on the “arms” or fuselage of the aircraft in lettering as larg e 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 registe red 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 partVulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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 a ircraft 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 an d temperature."

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

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

familiar with all available and relevant information conce rning 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.

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. 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 par t is not applicable due to the UAS carrying no flight crewmembers.

Equivalent level of safety: The requested exemption will achieve an equival ent level of safety

because Vulture Aerial Productions will not operate the aircraft unless someone is at the cont rols 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 stati ons 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, re gardless 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 right

of

- way to manned aircraft. This will provide an equivalent level of safety to 1 4 C.F.R. 91.113(b)Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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### because the UA has significantly gre ater 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 exemp tion 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 alt itudes

... ’

(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 clos er 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 determ ines that it does n ot 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 fe et 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 operat ion, Vulture Aerial Productions flight crew will conduct a safety asses sment 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 en teri ng 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 Pr oductions 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 r isk 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 requeste d

.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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 point

to

- 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 w ill be able to observe and con trol 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 cont roller. 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 V FR 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 air craft 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 l ine of sight of the UA and the VO will be monitoring the battery life via the telemetry display on the lap top 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 Ins pire 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 distanc e 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: T he 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 redu ced minimum power reserve for flight in daylight VFR

conditions is reasonable.

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. 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:Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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.”

T here 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 hav e the operator’s manual and log book at the ground station, which have of the relevant testing and data information for each UAS.

Additional ly, the autopilot sy stem 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. Beca use 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 recogn ize this broken

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

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 s ystem
can be found in its Operators ( U se r) Manual

.

In the restricted environment and under the conditi ons proposed, o peration 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 control led airspace without first gaining written and/or oral permission from air

traffic control.

Equivalent level of safety: The DJI Inspire 1 i s no more than 6.5 pounds. The UAS will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator and the observer and in c ompliance 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 Producti ons will notify both ATC and the local FSDO prior to operating, as outlined above. These safety enhancements provide a greater degree o f 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) be cause 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 a nd Use

**.** This section requires that installed Air Traffic Control (ATC) transponder equipment must meetVulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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 n o higher than 400 feet AGL, it will not share airspac e 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 time s, and restricted altitude the UAS wi ll 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. L ocal ATC and local FSDO will be contacted before opera tions to issue a

NOTAM with its flight plan. R ight 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 u se in controlled rural environments, as described pr eviously 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. Additio nally, prior to e ach operation, a pre

- flight safety

check of the UA will be conducted . This safety check is l isted in the operations manual. Because the Sections discussed below are concerned with manned aircraft, and as such have inspection requirements designed for the s afety of passenger s, they are inapplicable to Vulture Aerial

Productions

. A n 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 t he UAS, there is no room to place the placard. As an alternative and to achieve a n 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

Production s will follow subparts (b) and (c) of this subpart.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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 operat ors to maintain and repair the UAS meets the requirements for an equivalent level of safety pu rsuant to Section 333 f or 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 exe mption 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 f or inspections of aircraft. Vulture Aerial Productions respectfully requests an exemption from these requirements because they are intended to maintain the safety of manned aircraft signif icantly larger and capable of signif icantly 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 a ircraft with an airworth iness 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 increa se 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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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 relativ ely 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** 

T he proposed flights will not cause invasions of privacy because flights will occur with written and/or oral permission of the property owner and onl y in a designated and confined situation.

A flight will be safely aborted in the event of any trespasser s within the designated filming area. All participating individual s present during filming will be required to sign a waiver.

IX. **Conclusion**

This exemption w ill permit Vulture Aerial Productions to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over ce rtain

a reas 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 S ection 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 airworth iness 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 fort h herein, Vulture Aerial Productions seeks an exempti on 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 airwor thiness 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 econom ically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially

within the NAS.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

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### WHEREFO RE

, 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 Ins pire 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 Richard s II Vulture Aerial Productions, LLC

President 105 Coyler Drive Longwood, FL, 32779 (407) 620

- 1179 Info@VultureA erial.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 t utorial 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 correctl y and safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire

- 1/video

T he 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 Flig ht Status Indicator 12Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 23 of 55 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

A cademy 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 unob structed 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 H ighlights 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 24 of 55 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 t he 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 .

Y ou must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" section for more inf o r mation 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 til e) 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 Co ver. 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. At tach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 25 of 55 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 mountin g 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 dow n 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

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Page 26 of 55 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 wh at 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.

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Page 27 of 55 Aircraft Flight Controller The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements s uch 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 e ach 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

automati cally 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 Sys tem 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 record ed 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 informati on 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 Criti cal Error

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)

Warning

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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 Ai rcraft 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 Flight Instructions

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. Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

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. The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically.

Estimated remaining flight time Estimated remaining flight based on current battery

level. N/A 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 Pi lot 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 t he 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 warn ing(Red) Low battery level warning Power requires to return home Sufficient battery level(Green)

Remaining flight time

Battery level indicator

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Page 29 of 55 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 adju sted 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 r ecorded 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 Gr een 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 t hrottle 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 a t the position shown in the figure below:Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 30 of 55 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 sele ct“ ”, 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 Posi tioning 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

Position i ng system, Inspire 1 ca n 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 syst em 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 sit uations:Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 31 of 55 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 e vent of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto

land 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 hover ing 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 th an 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 th e 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 propell ers 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 32 of 55 Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a b lack 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 eve ry 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 F light 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 i t 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 curren t 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 sw elling. 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 v oltage 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 Cur rent 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 over

discharge 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 inf ormation 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

aircraf t’s to the main controller. Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelin e s before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.

Using the Battery

LED4 LED2

LED3 LED1 Power Button (Built

- in LED)

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Page 33 of 55 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 flig ht. 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 a ble 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 Leve l 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 env ironment 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:

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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 sou rce (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%

2 5%~50% 50%~75%

75%~100 %

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1

LED2

LED3

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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 Batte ry 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

- di scharge 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 th e 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

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Page 36 of 55 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 maxim um 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 thr ottle.

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 Contro ller 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 bli nk 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, Playba ck 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 pr ess. [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 Charger features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default.

Power Outlet

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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 con trols 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 ho ver 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 f ly 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 cam era 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 t he 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 fo r 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 38 of 55 The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter th e "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 pos ition.

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 an d 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 t he 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 o f 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 contro l 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:

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Page 39 of 55 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

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T12254

RC Name T12254

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

- D

D

- 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 y our 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. P ower 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 Mod e Control 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

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Remote Control Calibration Searching for aircraft frequency, Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing way the aircraft is contro lled. 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 i s 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

wi sh 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 an d 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 capt ure 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 p ictures 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 t o a 64GB micro

- SD card. A UHS

- 1 type micro

SD 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 powere d 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.

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Page 42 of 55 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 de grees.

+ 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 can not 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 Co ntrol 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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ISO 100 1/320 EV 0

4

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 de tails:

Pitch

Follow Mode FPV Mode

Free Mode Re

- alignment

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Page 43 of 55 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 p an 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 moti on 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 un changed 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 pr otect 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

M ODE 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 confi gure 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 valu es.

[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 a nd select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status

: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

[5] Battery Level Indicator

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: This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon shows the streng th 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 th is 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 expos ure 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 highl ighted 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

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Page 45 of 55 [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 accoun t 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, distan ce 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 li mit 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.

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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

A irports 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: Airp ort: (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 R estricted 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 flig ht 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 w ill appear in the DJI

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66 feet R1

66 fee t 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 Are a Flight

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Aircraft Status Indicator

No

- fly Zone Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No

- fly zone.

Take off prohibited.

Red flashing 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

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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. 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, railwa y lines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraf t 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 spac e 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

Indicat or 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 point ing 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

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Page 49 of 55 When to Recalibrate 1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status I ndicator 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 hove rs 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 ever y 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 push ing 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, pus h 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 P oint 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.Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 50 of 55 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 t he

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 mo de 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 muc h 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 cha rger. 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 t wo 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 t rainer port? Can you suggest a simulation program? There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1.

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Page 51 of 55 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 no w?

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.

S pecifications 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 Approxi mately 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 Anti

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.264) Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

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Page 52 of 55 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 Bat tery 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

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Page 53 of 55 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 t he 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

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Page 54 of 55 Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. Remove t he 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 beg in 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 "D

D

- D

- D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a “D

--- DD” beeping soun d 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 firm ware 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 th umb 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 complet e 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 upgrad e 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 updat e 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:Vulture Aerial Productions 333 Exemption Application

Page 55 of 55 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 an d 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 gener ates uses and c an 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 t his 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 re locate 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.

I C 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.