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Vertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition 

SUMMARY

Vertical Imagery LLC seeks to add an additional aircraft model to the exemption 

numbered 11810. In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area 

associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Vertical Imagery LLC's addition 

of the DJI S900 Unmanned Helicopter meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and 

therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 

21, Subpart H. 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

 Vertical Imagery LLC (Hereinafter referred to as “Vertical Imagery”) is owned and 

managed by professional, highly experienced commercial helicopter pilots who are Part 

133, 135, and 137 current. Vertical Imagery's pilots have an extensive history of power 

line and utility patrol, wildlife survey, electronic news gathering, search & rescue, and 

firefighting work across the Pacific Northwest. Vertical Imagery has recently acquired a 

DJI S900 Unmanned Helicopter which it plans to use for commercial operations 

including power line and public utility inspections, wildland fire patrols, aerial surveys, 

electronic news gathering, and aid in search & rescue operations. Vertical Imagery's 

lead pilot on the project has over 2000 hours helicopter flight time, as well as over 20 

years experience and thousands of hours of UAV flight time. 
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Vertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition 

BACKGROUND

 Vertical Imagery seeks to amend the current exemption by adding a DJI model 

S900 Unmanned Helicopter for compensation or hire within the national airspace 

system. The S900 is comprised of a 6 rotor helicopter with attached HD camera system 

and a transportable ground station. The S900 UH has a maximum gross weight of 

approximately 18 pounds and the following technical and operational specifications: 

Weight (Battery and Camera included) ................................. 18 lbs. 

Dimensions ........................................................................... 35.4" x 35.4" x 22.0" 

Hover Accuracy (GPS Mode) 

 Vertical ....................................................................... 1.6 ft. 

 Horizontal ................................................................... 8.2 ft. 

Max Angular Velocity 

 Pitch ........................................................................... 300°/sec. 

 Yaw ............................................................................ 150°/sec. 

Max Tilt Angle ....................................................................... 35° 

Max Ascent Speed ................................................................ 16 ft./sec. 

Max Descent Speed .............................................................. 13 ft./sec. 

Max Air Speed ..................................................................... 49 mph 

Service Ceiling ...................................................................... 14,500 ft. 

Max Flight Time .................................................................... 18 min. approx. 

Motor Model .......................................................................... DJI 4114 Pro 

Rotor Blade Model ................................................................ DJI 1552 

Operating Temperature Range ............................................. -10° to 40° C 

Battery Type .......................................................................... 6S Lithium Polymer 

Capacity 

 Standard Battery ........................................................ 16,000 mAh, 22.2 V 

 Optional Battery ......................................................... 22,000 mAh, 22.8 V 

 

Operating Frequency ............................................................ 2.4~2.483 GHz 

 5.725~5.825 GHz 
Vertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition 

 The S900 that will be operated by 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, 

Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, 

and Registration Marking. 

Figure 1: DJI S900 

PROVEN OPERATIONAL HISTORY OF 

 Many DJI S900's are currently operating safely 

and commercial UAV's. The UH has onboard stability systems, compass

of these allow the UH to hover with pinpoint precision and also take off and land 

autonomously. There is a failsafe built into the system allowing the UH to return to a 

predetermined point (known as "home") 

control link failure between the aircraft and PIC. 

technology and also makes several other models 

across the world with great success, giving DJI a reputation for some of the best 

technology, popularity, and reliability in the industry.

Section 333 Petition 

that will be operated by Vertical Imagery will be registered in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R. Part 47, 

, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification 

ROVEN OPERATIONAL HISTORY OF DJI S900 IN THE NAS

are currently operating safely within the NAS both as hobby 

The UH has onboard stability systems, compass, 

of these allow the UH to hover with pinpoint precision and also take off and land 

autonomously. There is a failsafe built into the system allowing the UH to return to a 

(known as "home") at a predetermined altitude in the e

control link failure between the aircraft and PIC. DJI is the world leader in UAS 

makes several other models which have logged countless hours 

across the world with great success, giving DJI a reputation for some of the best 

echnology, popularity, and reliability in the industry.

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will be registered in 

, as well as 14 C.F.R. Part 47, 

Identification 

NAS

both as hobby 

, and GPS. All 

of these allow the UH to hover with pinpoint precision and also take off and land 

autonomously. There is a failsafe built into the system allowing the UH to return to a 

at a predetermined altitude in the event of a 

is the world leader in UAS 

which have logged countless hours 

across the world with great success, giving DJI a reputation for some of the best 
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Vertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PETITIONER

Vertical Imagery LLC 

P.O. Box 1345 

Ashland, OR 97520 

The point of contact for Vertical Imagery's petition and specific contact information is as 

follows: 

Ryan P. Corey 

Vertical Imagery LLC 

P.O. Box 1345 

Ashland, OR 97520 

(541) 488-2880 

ryco137@gmail.com