Mark	Davies

Mark	Davies	Media,	LLC

12	Grandview	Ave

Lawrenceville,	NJ	08648-1034

U.S.	Department	of	Transportation

Docket	Management	System

1200	New	Jersey	Ave.,	SE	

Washington,	DC	20590	

December	16, 2015	

Re:	Exemption	Request	Pursuant	to	Section	333	of	the	FAA	Modernization	and	Reform	Act	and	Part	11	

of	the	Federal	Aviation	Regulations	from:	

• 14	C.F.R.	21	Subpart	H

• 14	C.F.R.	Part	36	Subpart	A,	F	&	O

• 14	C.F.R.	§45.23(b)

• 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.	§91.103(b)(2)

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.109

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.119(c)

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.121

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.151(a)

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.203	(a)	and	(b)

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.405	(a)

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.407	(a)	(1)	

• 14 C.F.R.	§91.409	(a)(1)	and	(2)

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.417(a)	and	(b)

Dear	Sir	or	Madam:	

Pursuant	to	Section	333	of	the	FAA	Modernization	and	Reform	Act	of	2012	(the	“Reform	Act”)	and	14	C.F.R.	

Part	11,	Mark	Davies	Media,	LLC (Mark	Davies	Media) hereby	applies	for	an	exemption	from	the	listed	

Federal	Aviation	Regulations	(“FARs”)	to	allow	commercial	operation	of	Small	Unmanned	Aircraft	Systems	

(sUAS),	so	long	as	such	operations	are	conducted	within	and	under	the	conditions	outlined	herein	or	as	may	

be	established	by	the	FAA	as	required	by	Section 333.	

Commercial	operation	of sUAS,	as	described	herein,	which	are	equipped	with	camera(s)	and	sensors,	would	

operate	in	the	following	manner:	

• Aerial	photography	and	video	for	public	and private	use	including	real	estate,	architecture,	land	

surveying,	engineering,	and	other	related	professional	activities.

• Aerial	video	and	photography	for	public	and private	use	including	closed-set	motion	picture	and	

television	filming,	public	events,	cinematography,	and	news	gathering.

• Aerial	data	collection	applications	to include	mapping,	topographical	surveying,	3D	modeling,	and	

precision	agriculture.

• Aerial	inspection	and	photography	of	residential	and	commercial	structures.
• Aerial	inspection	of utility	infrastructure	including	but	not limited	to	electrical	power	lines,	wind	

turbines,	and	cell	towers.

• Aerial	video	and	photography	for	providing	live	video	feed	to	assist	with	search	and	rescue	operations	in	

cases		of	an	emergency	or	natural	disaster	only when	the	local	authorities	or	government	has	requested	it	

by	contract		or	donation.

• The	ability	to	offer	training	to	persons	and	organizations that	have	interests	in	the	use and	safe	operation	

of sUAS.

The	requested	exemption would	permit	the	operation	of sUAS	under	controlled	conditions	in	the	National	

Airspace	System	(NAS) that	would	be	limited,	controlled,	predetermined,	and	will	provide	safety	

enhancements	to	the	the	industry	presently	using	conventional	aircraft.	Approval	of	this	exemption	would	

thereby	enhance	safety	and	fulfill the	Secretary	of	Transportation’s	(the	FAA	Administrator’s)	responsibilities	

to	“...establish	requirements	for	the	safe	operation	of	such	aircraft systems	in	the	national	airspace	system.”	

The	name	and	address	of	the	applicant	is:	

Mark	Davies

Mark	Davies	Media,	LLC

12	Grandview	Ave

Lawrenceville,	NJ	08648-1034

215	248	2727

MarkDaviesMedia@gmail.com

Regulations	from	which	the	exemptions	are	requested:	

• 14	C.F.R.	Part	21	Subpart	H	

• 14	C.F.R.	Part	36	Subpart	A,	F	&	O	

• 14	C.F.R.	§45.23	(b)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§61.113	(a)	&	(b)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.7	(a)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.9	(b)	(2)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.103(b)(2)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.109	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.119	(c)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.121	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.151	(a)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.203	(a)	&	(b)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.405	(a)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.407	(a)	(1)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.409	(a)	(2)	

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.417	(a)	&	(b)	

Mark	Davies	Media proposes	to	operate	the	following	sUAS:	

• 3DR	Solo

• 3DR	X8	Plus

• ALTUS	Delta	X8

• DJI	Flame	Wheel	F330

• DJI	Flame	Wheel	F450

• DJI	Flame	Wheel	F550

• DJI	Inspire	1

• DJI	Inspire	1	Pro
• DJI	Matrice	100

• DJI	Phantom	2	Vision	Plus

• DJI	Phantom	3	Standard

• DJI	Phantom	3	Advanced

• DJI	Phantom	3	Professional

• DJI	Spreading	Wings	S900

• DJI	Spreading	Wings	S1000

• DJI	Spreading	Wings	S1000	Plus

• YUNEEC	Tornado	H920	A5

• YUNEEC	Typhoon	Q500

• YUNEEC	Typhoon	Q500	Plus

• YUNEEC	Typhoon	Q500	4K

Similarly	sized	sUASs	have	been	approved	for	use	in	prior	Section	333	Grants	of	Exemption	from	the	FAA.	See	

e.g.,	Grant	of	Exemption	to	Shotover	Camera	Systems	L.P.	(Exemption	No.	11159);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	

VDOS	Global,	LLC	(Exemption	No.	11112);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	LowCountryRC,	Corp.	(Exemption	No.	

11184);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	Alan	Purwin	(Exemption	No.	11161);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	Helinet	Aviation	

Services	(Exemption	No.	11160);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	Total	Safety	U.S.,	Inc.	(Exemption	No.	11156);	Grant	

of	Exemption	to	Price	Aviation	Group	(Exemption	No.	11307A);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	Cable	News	Network	

(Exemption	No.	12174);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	Mr.	James	F.	Kasler	(Exemption	No.	12873); Grant	of	

Exemption	to	Mr.	Jeffrey	D.	Greer	(Exemption	No.	11587A); Grant	of	Exemption	to	XO	

Innovations	(Exemption	No.	12378A);	Grant	of	Exemption	to	MCS	Communications	(Exemption	No.	11809A);	

Grant	of	Exemption	to	Iris	Magic	Photo	Studios	LLC	and	Iris	Magic	Media	LLC	(Exemption	No.	12718); Grant	

of	Exemption	to	Mr.	Carl	H.	Schneider	(Exemption	No.	12845); Grant	of	Exemption	to	AGL	Imaging	LLC	

(Exemption	No.	12684); Grant	of	Exemption	to	Mr.	Joshua	L.	Vilches	C.E.T.	Aviation	(Exemption	No.	11492A);	

Grant	of	Exemption	to	Measure	(Exemption	No.	12646).

Given	the	small	size	of	sUAS and	the	controlled	environment	provided,	the	proposed	operations	will	adhere	

to	the	Reform	Act’s	safety	requirements.	The	approval	of	this	application	presents	no	national	security	issues.	

Regarding	the	level	of	safety	surrounding	the	proposed	operations	and	the	public	benefit,	reduction	in	

environmental	impacts,	including	but	not	limited	to	reduced	emissions	and	noise,	the	grant	of	the	requested	

exemption	is	in	the	public	interest.	Accordingly,	the	applicant	requests	that	the	FAA	grant	the	requested	

exemption.	

AIRCRAFT AND	EQUIVALENT	LEVEL	OF	SAFETY	

The	applicant	seeks	to	have	this	exemption	cover	the	sUAS used	to	carry	out	the	commercial	operations	

described	herein	which	are	subject	to	the	limitations	proposed	in	this	petition.	Mark	Davies	Media proposes	

and	agrees	to	the	following	limitations	and	conditions	for	commercial	sUAS	operations	conducted	under	a	

granted	FAA	exemption:	

• Operations	will	be	limited	to	the	sUAS	listed	above	weighing	less	than	55	pounds	including	payload.	

• The	Unmanned	Aircraft	(UA) will	not	be	operated	at	a	speed	exceeding	50	knots,	the	maximum	UA	

operating	airspeed	recommended	by	the	aircraft	manufacturer.		

• The	Pilot	in	Command	(PIC) will	hold	either	an	airline	transport,	commercial,	private,	recreational,	or	

sport	pilot	certificate.	The	PIC	will	also	hold	a	current	FAA	airman	medical	certificate	or	a	valid	U.S.	

driver’s	license	issued	by	a	state,	the	District	of	Columbia,	Puerto	Rico,	a	territory,	a	possession,	or	

the	Federal	government.	The	PIC	will	also	meet	the	flight	review	requirements	specified	in	14	CFR	§	

61.56	in	an	aircraft	in	which	the	PIC	is	rated	on	his	or	her	pilot	certificate.	

• PIC	will	have	been	trained to	safely	operate	the	UAS,	including	evasive	and	emergency	maneuvers	

and	maintaining	appropriate	distances	from persons,	vessels,	vehicles	and	structures.

• All	operations	will	be	conducted	over	private	or	controlled-access	property	with	permission	from	the	

property	owner/controller	or	authorized	representative.	Permission	from	property	

owner/controller	or	authorized representative	will	be	obtained	for	each	flight	to	be	conducted.
• All	flight	operations	will be	conducted	at	least	500	feet	from	all	nonparticipating	persons,	vessels,	

vehicles,	and	structures	unless	barriers	or	structures	are	present	that	sufficiently	protect	

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

• Operations	will	not	be	conducted	within	5	nautical	miles	of	an	airport	reference	point	(ARP)	as	

denoted	in	the	current	FAA	Airport/Facility	Directory	(AFD).

• Prior	to	each flight,	the	PIC	will	conduct	a	pre-flight	inspection	and	determine	the	UAS	is	in	a	

condition	for	safe	flight.

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

• The	PIC	will	not	begin	a	flight	unless	there	is	enough	available	power	for	the	UA	to	conduct	the	

intended	operation	and	to	operate	after	that	for	at	least	five	minutes.

• The	UA	will	be	operated	at	an	altitude	of	no	more	than	400	feet	above	ground	level	(AGL).

• All	operations	will	utilize	a	visual	observer	(VO).	

• The	UA	will	be	operated	within	the	visual	line	of	sight	(VLOS)	of	the	PIC	and	VO	at	all	times.	

• The	VO	and	PIC	will	be	able	to	communicate	verbally	at	all	times.

• The	UA	will	not	be	operated	less	than	500	feet	below	or	less	than	2,000	feet	horizontally	from	a	cloud	

or	when	visibility	is	less	than	3	statute	miles	from	the	PIC.		

• If	the	UAS	loses	communications	or	loses	its	GPS	signal,	the	UA	will	return	to	a	pre-determined	

location	within	the	private	or	controlled-access	property.		

• The	PIC	will	abort	the	flight	in	the event	of	unpredicted	obstacles	or	emergencies.	

• A	Motion	Picture	and	Television	Operations	Manual	(MPTOM)	will	be	used	to	help	govern	all	closedset		motion	picture	and	television	filming	operations.		

14	C.F.R.	Part	21,	Subpart	H:	Certification	Procedures	- Airworthiness	Certificates	

Subpart	H,	entitled	Airworthiness	Certificates,	establishes	the	procedural	requirements	for	the	issuance	of	

airworthiness	certificates	as	required	by	FAR	§91.203	(a)	(1).	Given	the	size	and	limited	operating	area	

associated	with	the	aircraft to	be	utilized	by	the	applicant,	an	exemption	from	Part	21,	Subpart	H	meets	the	

requirements	of	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	under	Part	11	and Section	333	of	the	Reform	Act.	The	Federal	

Aviation	Act	49	U.S.C.§44701	(f)	and	Section	333	of	the	Reform	Act	both	authorize	the	FAA	to	exempt	aircraft

from	the	requirement	for	an	airworthiness	certificate,	upon	consideration	of	the	size,	weight,	speed,	

operational	capability,	and	proximity	to	airports	and	populated	areas	of	the	particular	sUAS.	In	all	cases,	an	

analysis	of	these	criteria	demonstrates	that	the	sUAS	operated without	an	airworthiness	certificate,	in	the	

restricted	environment	and	under	the	conditions	proposed	will	be	at	least	as	safe,	or	safer,	than	a	

conventional	aircraft (fixed	wing	or	rotorcraft)	operating	with	an	airworthiness	certificate	without	the	

restrictions	and	conditions	proposed.	

The	sUAS	to	be	operated	are less	than	55	lbs.	fully	loaded,	carry neither	a	pilot	nor	passenger,	carry no	

explosive	materials	or	flammable	liquid	fuels,	and	operate exclusively	within	a	secured	and	designated	area.	

Unlike	other	civil	aircraft,	operations	under	this	exemption	will	be	tightly	controlled and	monitored	by	the	

operator	in	compliance	with	local	public	safety	requirements.	These	enhancements	provide	a	greater	degree	

of	safety	to	the	public	and	property	owners	than	conventional	civil	aircraft operations	conducted	with	

airworthiness	certificates	issued	under	14	C.F.R.	Part	21,	Subpart	H.	Additionally,	there	is	no	credible	threat	

to	national	security	posed	by	the	sUAS,	due	to	size,	speed	of	operation,	location	of	operation,	lack	of	explosive	

materials	or	flammable	liquid	fuels,	and	inability	to	carry	a	substantial	external	load.	There	have	been	

exemptions	granted	by	the	FAA	to	petitioners	seeking	identical	relief;	See	Grant	of	Exemption	No.	11062	to	

Astraeus	Aerial	(FAA-2014-0352	at	pgs.	13-14,	22).	

14	C.F.R.	Part 36,	Subparts	A,	F	and	O:	Noise	Standards	- Aircraft	Type	and	Airworthiness	Certification	

14	C.F.R.	Part	36,	Subparts	A,	F	and	O,	establish	certain	noise	standards	for	certification	of	various	aircraft

types.	Because	the	sUAS	would	not	have	an	airworthiness	certificate,	and	given	its	small	size	and	negligible	

noise	impact,	the	petitioner	requests	an	exemption	from	14	C.F.R.	Part	36.	
14	C.F.R.	§	45.23	(b):	Display	of	Marks;	General.	

Pursuant	to	14	C.F.R.	45.23(b);	“When	marks	include only	the	Roman	capital	letter	‘N’ and	the	registration	

number	is	displayed	on	limited,	restricted	or	light-sport	category	aircraft or	experimental	or	provisionally	

certificated	aircraft,	the	operator	must	also	display	on	that	aircraft near	each	entrance	to	the	cabin,	cockpit,	or	

pilot	station,	in	letters	not	less	than	2	inches	nor	more than	6	inches	high,	the	words	‘limited,’	‘restricted,’	‘lightsport,’	‘experimental,’ or	‘provisional,’ as	applicable.”

While	the	sUAS	will	have	no	airworthiness	certificate,	an	exemption	may	be	needed	as	the	sUAS	will	have	no	

entrance	to	the	cabin,	cockpit	or	pilot	station	on	which	the	word	“Experimental”	can	be	placed.	Given	the	size	

of	the	sUAS,	two-inch	lettering	will	be	impractical.	The	word	“Experimental”	will	be	placed	on	the	fuselage	in	

compliance	with	§45.29	(f).	The	equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	provided	by	having	the	sUAS	marked	on	its	

fuselage	as	required	by	§45.29(f)	where	the	pilot,	observer,	and	others	working	with	the sUAS	will	see	the

identification of	the	sUAS	as	“Experimental.”	In	a	previous	Grant	of	Exemption,	the	FAA	determined	that	

exemption	from	these	requirements	was	warranted	provided	that	the	aircraft “have	identification (NNumber)	markings	in	accordance	with	14	C.F.R	Part	45,	Subpart	C	if	the	markings	are	as	large	as	practicable.”	

See	FAA	Docket	No. FAA-2014-0352.	All	sUAS owned by	Mark	Davies	Media will	bear	N-number	markings	

that	are	as	large	as	practicable	in	accordance	with	14	C.F.R.	Part	45,	Subpart	C.	

14	C.F.R.	§	61.113	(a)	and	(b):	Private	Pilot	Privileges	and	Limitations	- Pilot	in	Command.	

Pursuant	to	14	C.F.R.	61.113	(a)	&	(b);	“No	person	who	holds	a	private	pilot	certificate may	act	as	a	pilot	in	

command	of	an	aircraft that	is	carrying	passengers	or	property	for	compensation	or	hire.” Because	the	

applicant’s	sUAS	does	not	carry	any	pilots,	passengers,	or	property,	Mark	Davies	Media may	achieve	an	

equivalent	level	of	safety	as	achieved	under	current	regulations.	The	risks	attendant	to	the	operation	of	a	

sUAS	are far	less	than	the	risk	levels	inherent	in	the	commercial	activities	outlined	in	14	C.F.R.	61.	The	PIC	of	

the	sUAS	will	have	an	airline	transport,	commercial,	private,	recreational,	or	sport	pilot	certificate.	The	PIC	

will	also	hold	a	current	FAA	airman	medical	certificate or	a	valid	U.S.	driver’s	license	issued	by	a	state,	District	

of	Columbia,	Puerto	Rico,	a	territory,	a	possession,	or	the	Federal	government	of	the	United	States.	In	meeting	

those	limitations	as	listed	in	previous	FAA	exemption	approvals,	the	PIC	of	Mark	Davies	Media sUASs	will	

exceed	current	safety	levels	in	relation	to	14	C.F.R.	61.113	(a)	&	(b).	

14	C.F.R.	§91.7(a):	Civil	Aircraft Airworthiness.	

Pursuant	to	14	C.F.R.	91.7(a);	“No	person	may	operate	a	civil	aircraft unless	it	is	in	airworthy	condition.” As	

there	will	be	no	airworthiness	certificate issued	for	the	sUAS,	should	this	exemption	be	granted,	no	FAA	

regulatory	standard	will	exist	for	determining	airworthiness.	Given	the	size	of	the	aircraft and	the	

maintenance	requirements	detailed	in	the	sUAS	User	and/or	Operations	Manual	combined	with	safety	

checklists	prior	to	each	flight,	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	provided.	See	Grant	of	Exemption	No.	11671	

to	Dronair	Solutions	(FAA–2015–0648	page	18)	for	previous	FAA	granted	exemption.	

14	C.F.R.	§	91.9	(b)	(2):	Civil	Aircraft Flight Manual,	Marking,	and	Placard	Requirements.	

Section	91.9	(b)	(2)	provides:	“No	person	may	operate	a	U.S.-registered	civil	aircraft ...	(2)	For	which	an	

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

aircraft a	current	approved	Airplane	or	Rotorcraft Flight Manual,	approved	manual	material,	markings,	and	

placards,	or	any combination	thereof.” Given	the	size	and	configuration	of	the	sUAS	used	by	Mark	Davies	

Media,	there	is	no	capacity	to	carry	such	a	flight manual	on	the	aircraft.	An	equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	

achieved	by	keeping	the	sUAS	Operation	Manual	at	the	ground	control	point	where	the	pilot	in	command	will	

have	immediate	access.	See	Memorandum	from	Mark	Bury,	FAA	Assistant	Chief	Counsel	for	International	

Law,	Legislation	and	Regulation,	to	John	Duncan,	FAA	Flight Standards	Service	(Aug.	8,	2014);	see	also	Docket	

No.	FAA-2014-0352	at	16-18.	

14	C.F.R.	§	91.103(b)(2):	General	Operating	and	Flight Rules	- Preflight Action.	

Pursuant	to	14	C.F.R.	91.103(b)(2);	“For	civil	aircraft other	than	those	specified	in	paragraph	(b)(1)	of	this	

section,	other	reliable	information	appropriate	to	the	aircraft,	relating	to	aircraft performance	under	expected	
values	of	airport	elevation	and	runway	slope,	aircraft gross	weight,	and	wind	and	temperature.” An	equivalent	

level	of	safety	will	be	provided	by	a	preflight checklist	and	other	safety	measures	detailed	in	the	sUAS	

Operation	Manual.	The	PIC	will	take	actions	including	reviewing	weather,	flight battery	requirements,	landing	

and	takeoff distances,	aircraft performance	data,	and	setting	the	pre-determined	safe	landing	area	in	case	of	

loss	of	GPS	communication	before	initiation	of	flight.	See	Grant	of	Exemption	No.	11671	to	Dronair	Solutions	

(FAA–2015–0648	page	18)	

14	C.F.R.	§91.109:	Flight instruction;	Simulated	Instrument	Flight and	Certain	Flight Tests.	

Section	91.109	provides	that	“...no	person	may	operate	a	civil	aircraft (except	a	manned	free	balloon)	that	is	

being	used	for	flight instruction	unless	that	aircraft has	fully	functioning	dual	controls.” Remotely	piloted	

aircraft and	sUAS,	by	their	design,	do	not	have	fully	functional	dual	controls.	Flight control	is	accomplished	

through	the	use	of	a	control	box	that	communicates	with	the	aircraft via	radio.	The	FAA	has	approved	

exemptions	for	flight training	without	fully	functional	dual	controls	for	a	number	of	aircraft and	for	flight

instruction	in	experimental	aircraft.	Due	to	the	size	and	speed	of	the	sUAS	and	the	fact	that	neither	a	pilot	nor	

passengers	will	be	carried	in	the	aircraft, and	all	persons will	be	a	safe	distance	away	in	the	event	that	the	

UAS	experiences	any	difficulties	during	flight instruction,	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	provided.	The	FAA	

has	granted	exemption	for	the	same	operation,	See	Grant	of	Exemption	No.	11671	to	Dronair Solutions	(FAA–

2015–0648	page	19)	

14	C.F.R.	§91.119 (c):	General	Operating	and	Flight Rules	- Minimum	Safe	Altitudes.	

Section	91.119	establishes	safe	altitudes	for	operation	of	civil	aircraft.	Section	91.119	(d)	allows	helicopters	

to	be	operated	at	less	than	the	minimums	prescribed,	provided	the	person	operating	the	helicopter	complies	

with	any	route	or	altitudes	prescribed	for	helicopters	by	the	FAA.	As	this	exemption	is	for	sUAS	operation	at	

altitudes	up	to	400	feet	AGL,	an	exemption	may	be	needed.	In	cases	where	the	sUAS	is	used	to	survey,	inspect,	

or	photograph	a	structure	that	exceeds	400	feet	AGL,	the	sUAS	will	not	be	operated	more	than	200	feet	above	

the	highest	point	of	that	structure.	An	exemption	was	granted	by	the	FAA	for	like	operations	- See	Grant	of	

Exemption	No.	11138	to	Douglas	Trudeau	(FAA-2014-0481	page	19).

An	equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	achieved	given	the	size,	weight,	and	speed	of	the	sUAS	as	well	as	the	

location	where	it	is	operated.	No	flight will	be	taken	without	the	permission	of	the	property	owner	or	local	

officials.	Compared	to	flight operations	with	aircraft or	rotorcraft operating	below	500	feet	AGL,	weighing	far	

more	than	the	proposed	55	pound	maximum,	and	carrying	flammable	fuel,	the	sUAS employed	by	Mark	

Davies	Media provide	a	much	safer	alternative.	In	addition,	the	low-altitude	operations	of	the	sUAS	will	

ensure	safe	separation	from	those	of	conventional	aircraft that	must	comply	with	Section	91.119.	

14	C.F.R.	§91.121:	General	Operating	and	Flight Rules	- Altimeter	settings.	

Section	91.121	requires	each	person	operating	an	aircraft to	maintain	cruising	altitude	by	reference	to	an	

altimeter	that	is	set	“...to	the	elevation	of	the	departure	airport	or	an	appropriate	altimeter	setting	available	

before	departure.” As	the	sUAS	may	not	have	a	barometric	altimeter,	but	instead	a	GPS	altitude	read	out,	an	

exemption	may	be	needed.	An	equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	achieved	by	the	operator,	pursuant	to	the	

safety	check	list	and	live	flight data	monitoring,	conforming	the	altitude	of	the	launch	site	shown	on	the	GPS	

altitude	indicator	before	flight.	See	e.g.,	Grant	of	Exemption	No.	11062	to	Astraeus	Aerial	(FAA-2014-0352	at	

21).	

14	C.F.R.	§	91.151(a):	Fuel	Requirements	for	Flight in	VFR	Conditions	

Section	91.151	(a)	prohibits	an	individual	from	beginning	“a	flight in	an	airplane	under	VFR	conditions	unless	

(considering	wind	and	forecast	weather	conditions)	there	is	enough	fuel	to	fly	to	the	first	point	of	intended	

landing	and,	assuming	normal	cruising	speed	– (1)	During	the	day,	to	fly	after	that	for	at	least	30	minutes;	or	(2)	

At	night,	to	fly	after	that	for	at	least	45	minutes.” For	similarly	FAA	granted	exemption,	see	Grant	of	Exemption	

to	Alan	Purwin	(Exemption	No.	11161).	The	battery	powering	the	sUAS	provides	approximately	30	minutes	

of	powered	flight.	Because	the	30	minute	reserve	requirement	in	14	C.F.R.	§91.151	cannot	be	met	by	the	

sUAS,	an	exemption	is	needed.	With	a	limited	flight time	of	25	minutes	or	25%	battery	power	and	line	of	sight
operation	in	a	limited	area,	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.	This	time/power	restriction	is	more	than	

adequate	to	safely	return	the	sUAS	to	its	planned	landing	zone	from	anywhere	in	its	limited	operating	area.	

14	C.F.R.	§91.203	(a)	and	(b):	Civil	Aircraft:	Certifications	Required	

The	regulation	provides	in	pertinent	part:	“(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...	(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.” The	sUAS	fully	loaded	weighs	no	more	than	55	lbs.	and	is	operated	without	an	

onboard	pilot.	As	such,	it	is	impractical	to	carry	certification	and	registration	documents	or	to	display	them	on	

the	sUAS.	An	equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	achieved	by	keeping	these	documents	at	the	ground	control	

point	where	the	pilot	in	command	will	have	immediate	access.	The	FAA	has	granted	exemption	for	same,	See	

Grant	of	Exemption	No.	11671	to	Dronair	Solutions	(FAA–2015–0648	page	18)	

14	C.F.R.	§91.405	(a);	§91.407	(a)	(1);	§91.409	(a)	(2);	§91.417(a)	&	(b):	Maintenance	required.	

Sections	91.405(a),	407(a)(1),	409(a)(2),	417(a)(b)	require	that	an	aircraft operator	or	owner	“shall	have	

that	aircraft inspected	as	prescribed	in	Subpart	E	of	this	part	and	shall	between	required	inspections,	except	as	

provided	in	paragraph	(c)	of	this	section,	have	discrepancies	repaired	as	prescribed	in	part	43	of	this	chapter...”

and	others	shall	inspect	or	maintain	the	aircraft in	compliance	with	Part	43.	Mark	Davies	Media proposes	that	

the	maintenance	of	the	sUAS	will	be	accomplished	by	the	owner/operator	according	to	the	operation	manual.	

As	provided	in	the	attached	manuals,	the	operator	will	ensure	that	the	sUAS	is	in working	order	prior	to	

initiating	flight,	perform	required	maintenance,	and	keep	a	log	of	any	maintenance	that	is	performed.	

Moreover,	the	operator	is	the	person	most	familiar	with	the	aircraft and	is	best	suited	to	maintain	the	aircraft

in	an	airworthy	condition	thereby	ensuring	an	equivalent	level	of	safety.	See	e.g.,	Grant	of	Exemption	No.	

11671	to	Dronair	Solutions	(FAA–2015–0648	page	15)	

PUBLIC	INTEREST	

Approval	of	the	exemptions	requested	in	this	petition	is in	the	public’s	interest	due	to	the	wide	array	of

applications	and	safety	enhancements	that	sUAS	operations	offer	to	a	variety	of	existing	and	future	markets.	

Many	of	the	current	flight operations	that	are	addressed	using	manned	civil	aircraft can	be	performed	by	

sUAS with	reduced	environmental	impact,	lower	cost,	and	increased	safety.	

The	sUAS	is	smaller	and	weighs	considerably	less	than	manned	civil	aircraft.	

• Reduces	hazard	to	property,	livestock,	and	the	general	population.	

• The	sUAS	can	operate	in	smaller	areas	not	possible	with	large	aircraft.	

The	sUAS	uses	batteries	rather	than	combustible	fuel.

• Reduces	environmental	impact	by	eliminating	hydrocarbon	emissions.	

• Non-flammable	power	source	reduces	fire	risk.

The	sUAS	does	not	require	onboard	crew	members	flying	at	low	altitudes.	

• Reduces	risk	of	injury	to	flight operations	personnel.	

Providing	safe	and	valuable	services as	described	in	this	petition	are in	the	public’s	interest.	
Mark	Davies	Media would	like	to	thank	the	FAA	for	considering	this	request.	

Respectfully	Submitted,	

Mark	Davies

Mark	Davies	Media,	LLC

12	Grandview	Ave

Lawrenceville,	NJ	08648-1034

/s/

Mark	Davies

December	16,	2015

SUMMARY	OF	SECTION	333	EXEMPTION	REQUEST	
Mark	Davies	Media,	LLC,	hereby	provides,	pursuant	to	14	C.F.R.	Part	11	Subpart	A	§11.81,	a	summary	of	our	

exemption	petition	to	allow	commercial	operation	of	sUAS	for	aerial	video	and	photography,	precision	aerial	

mapping,	3D	modeling,	surveying,	cataloguing,	and	inspection	services.	Granting	this	exemption	will benefit

both	public	and	governmental	sectors	including:	

• Agriculture		

• Land	Planning	&	Development		

• Local	Infrastructure		

• Solar	Power		

• Power	Generation	and	Distribution		

• Architecture	and	Engineering		

• Environmental		

• Search	&	Rescue		

Mark	Davies	Media is	poised	to	provide	service	in	support	of	these	and	future	applications	with	the	utmost	

attention	to	quality	and	safety.	Therefore,	we	respectfully	request	exemption	from	the	following	regulations:		

• 14	C.F.R.	Part	21	Subpart	H

Certification	Procedures	for	

Products	and	Parts –

Airworthiness Certificates.

• 14	C.F.R.	Part	36	Subpart	A,	F	&	O

Noise	Standards:	Aircraft	Type	and	

Airworthiness	Certification.

• 14	C.F.R.	§45.23	(b)

Display	of	Marks;	General.

• 14	C.F.R.	§61.113	(a)	&	(b)	

Private	Pilot	Privileges	and	

Limitations:	Pilot	In	Command.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.7	(a)	

Civil	Aircraft	Airworthiness.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.9	(b)	(2)	

Civil	Aircraft	Flight	Manual,	

Marking,	and	Placard	

Requirements.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.103(b)(2)	

General	Operating	and	Flight	Rules	

- Preflight	Action.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.109	

Flight	Instruction;	Simulated	

Instrument	Flight	and	Certain	

Flight	Tests.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.119

General	Operating	and	Flight	Rules	

- Minimum	Safe	Altitudes.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.121	

General	Operating	and	Flight	Rules	

- Altimeter	settings.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.151	(a)	

Fuel	Requirements	for	Flight	in	

VFR	Conditions.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.203	(a)	 &	(b)	

Civil	Aircraft	:	Certifications	

Required.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.405	(a)	

Maintenance	Required.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.407	(a)	 (1)	

Operation	After	Maintenance,	

Rebuilding,	or	Alteration.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.409	(a)	 (2)	

Inspections.

• 14	C.F.R.	§91.417	(a)	&	(b)

Maintenance	Records.

sUAS	User	Manuals
3DR	SOLO	user	manual

https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/v4_07_07_15.pdf

3DR	X8	PLUS	user	manual

https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/X8-Operation-Manual-vC.pdf

DJI	FLAME	WHEEL	F330	User_Manual_v1.6_en

http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/flamewheel/en/F330_User_Manual_v1.6_en.pdf

DJI	FLAME	WHEEL	F450	User_Manual_v2.2_en

http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/flamewheel/en/F450_User_Manual_v2.1_en.pdf

DJI	FLAME	WHEEL	F550	User_Manual_v2.0_en

http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/flamewheel/en/F550_User_Manual_v1.8_en.pdf

DJI	INSPIRE	1	PRO	User	Manual_en_v1.0_1201

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1-pro-and-raw

DJI	INSPIRE	1	User	Manual_V1.8

https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire%20_1_User_Manual__V1.8.pdf

DJI	MATRICE	100	User	Manual_v1.4_en

https://developer.dji.com/matrice-100

DJI	PHANTOM	2	VISION_PLUS	User	Manual_v1.8_en

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2-vision-plus

DJI	PHANTOM	3	PROFESSIONAL	User	Manual_V1.6

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3

DJI	PHANTOM	3	STANDARD	User	Manual_V1.4

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-standard

DJI	SPREADING	WINGS	S900	User	Manual_v1.2_en

http://www.dji.com/product/spreading-wings-s900

DJI	SPREADING	WINGS	S1000	User	Manual_v1.10_en

http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/s1000/en/S1000_User_Manual_v1.10_en.pdf

DJI	SPREADING	WINGS	S1000_PLUS	User	Manual_v1.2_en

http://www.dji.com/product/spreading-wings-s1000-plus

YUNEEC	TORNADO	H920	A5	user_manual

https://www.yuneec.com/download/manuals/TORNADO-H920-User-Manual-A5-(NO-SONY7)-20151019.pdf

YUNEEC	TYPHOON	4K	q500_4k_user_manual

https://www.yuneec.com/download/manuals/q500_4k_user_manual.pdf

YUNEEC	TYPHOON	Q500	PLUS	user_manual

https://www.yuneec.com/download/manuals/typhoon_q500plus_user_manual_v2.0.pdf

YUNEEC	TYPHOON	Q500	user_manual

https://www.yuneec.com/download/manuals/typhoon_q500_instruction_manual_v2.1.pdf
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11 Appendix

11.1 Specifications

Solo is a quad-rotor aerial vehicle powered by the 3DR Pixhawk 2 autopilot system and APM:Copter flight control 

software. Solo communicates with the controller and Solo app over the 3DR Link secure Wi-Fi connection.

Autopilot: 3DR Pixhawk 2

Flight code: ArduPilot Copter

Control: 3DR Solo Controller

Wireless communication: 3DR Link 1.0

Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Height: 10 in. (25 cm)

Motor-to-motor dimension: 18 in. (26 cm)

Propulsion: 880 KV motors, two clockwise rotating motors and 

 two counterclockwise rotating motors

Propeller: 10 in. x 4.5 in. (25 cm x 11.4 cm)

Weight with battery: 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)

Controller battery life: 3 hours

Extended controller battery life: 6 hours

Controller battery: Li-ion 2600 mAh 7.2 Vdc (5200 mAh for extended battery)

Power: Electric (rechargeable lithium polymer battery)

Battery: Lithium polymer, 5200 mAh, 14.8 Vdc

Battery weight: 1 lb. (.5 kg)

Estimated flight time: 25 minutes*

Maximum altitude: 328 ft. (100 m)

Range: .5 miles** (.8 km)

Payload capacity: 1.1 lbs. (500 g)

Cruise speed: 5.7 mph (2.5 m/s)

Maximum speed: 55 mph (25.5 m/s)

Maximum climb rate: 11 mph (5.0 m/s)

Maximum descent rate: 5.5 mph (2.5 m/s)

Headwind limitation: 25 mph (11 m/s)

Crosswind limitation: 25 mph (11 m/s)

Camera: Streaming video compatible with GoPro® HERO 3, 3+ or 4

 Full compatibility with GoPro® HERO 4

Solo app compatibility: iOS 8.0 or later / Android 4.3 or later

Operating temperature: 32° F - 113° F (0° C - 45° C)

Operating relative humidity: 0-85% RH

*Flight time varies with payload, wind conditions, elevation, temperature, humidity, flying style, 

and pilot skill. Listed flight time applies to elevations less than 2,000 ft above sea level.

**Range varies with location, antenna orientation, background noise and multi-path.
SpecsBattery: 4S 14.8V 10,000 mAh 10CBattery Dimensions: 6.6 in x 2.6 in x 1.4 in (16.7 cm x 6.5 cm x 3.5 cm)Battery Weight: 803 gAutopilot Hardware: Pixhawk v2.4.5Autopilot Firmware: ArduCopter 3.2GPS: 3DR u-blox GPS with Compass (LEA-6H module, 5 Hz update)Ground Station Radio: 3DR Radio v2 (915 MHz or 433 MHz)Motors: SunnySky V2216-12 KV800 IIFrame Type: XPropellers: APC Propeller 11x4.7 SF (4)

APC Propeller 11x4.7 SFP (4)

Vehicle Dimensions: 13.7 in x 20.1 in x 11.8 in (35 cm x 51 cm x 20 cm)Payload Capacity: 800 g (1.7 lbs)Vehicle Weight with Battery: 2.56 kg (5.6 lbs)Maximum Altitude*: 100 m Range*: 300 m from launch point (1 km when geofence disabled)Maximum Estimated Flight Time: 15 min*While geofence enabled (default)
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DELTA X8 – Industrial Grade Survey Multirotor

Wingspan (propellers fitted) 140cm (55”)

Motors 8 x 400kV

Propellors 8 x 18”

Battery type LiPo 6S, 22V, 16,000/22,000mAh

Empty Weight 5.5kg (12 lb)

Takeoff Weight 9.5kg (21 lb)

Max Takeoff Weight 22.5kg (49 lb)

Max climb rate (under AP) 2 m/s (6.6ft/s)

Max descent rate (under AP) 2 m/s (6.6ft/s)

Maximum speed (under AP) 12 m/s (27mph)

Endurance (with Payload) 10-14 minutes

Command and Control Frequency 2.4Ghz (Spektrum DSMX modulation)

Telemetry (WiFi) 2.4Ghz (meets Directive 1999/5/EC specs)

Telemetry (Datalink) 915-928 Mhz FHSS (complies with AS/NZS 4268:2012)

868-869 MHz FHSS

Failsafes Automatic Return to Home on Command & Control Failure

Automatic Parachute deployment at 70 degrees of roll

Automatic Parachute deployment on violent shake state

Automatic Parachute deployment on power loss

Dual AP, GPS and IMU for comparison checks

X-8/LRX: Motor redundancy configuration

Wind Speed (max tolerance) 16 m/s (35mph)

Minimum Air Temp -5° C (23° F)

Maximum Air Temp 50° C (122° F)

Humidity 0% to 95%

Visibility 400m +

Prohibited Environmental Conditions Heavy Rain (gimbal sensor is the limiting factor), Snow, Fog
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ESC Sound Introduction

ESC State Sound

Ready ♪1234567

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal abnormal B--------B--------B...

Input voltage abnormal BB---BB---BB---BB...

Tips:

DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi-rotors. When use with DJI autopilot systems, you do not 

have to setup any parameters or calibrate travel range.

Specifications

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 330mm

Frame Weight 156g

Takeoff Weight 600g ~ 1200g

ESC

Current 18A OPTO

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Battery 3S ~ 4S LiPo

Motor

Stator size 22×12mm

KV 920rpm/V

Propeller 8 × 4.5in
FlameWheel 450 User Manual 

8 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

 Note that arms 12 point to the nose of aircraft and arms 34 point to the tail of 

aircraft. It is recommended to choose the same color arms for the same direction. 

See from top, motors on arms 13 rotate counter-clock wise and motors on arms 

24 rotate clock wise.

Specifications

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 450 mm

Frame Weight 282 g

Takeoff Weight 800 g ~ 1600 g

ESC

Max Allowable Voltage 17.4 V

Max Allowable Current (Persistent) 20 A

Max Allowable Peak Current (3 seconds) 30 A

PWM Input Signal Level 3.3 V / 5 V Compatible 

Signal Frequency 30 Hz ~ 450 Hz

Battery 3 S ~ 4S LiPo

Weight (without cable) 12.5 g 

Weigh (with cable) 27 g 

Motor

Stator size 23×12 mm

KV 960 rpm/V

Weight 57 g

Propeller

Diameter / Thread Pitch 24×12.7 cm (9.4×5.0inch)

Weight (Single) 13 g 

Normal Description

1234 Ready

Abnormal Description

BBBBBB... No signal input, or throttle stick is not in the bottom position

You can instantly tell what the unit’s status is by listening to the sounds emitted from 

the ESC.

ESC Sound Description
FlameWheel 550 User Manual 

8 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

 Note that arms 12 point to the nose of aircraft and arms 45 point to the tail of 

aircraft. It is recommended to choose the same color arms for the same direction. 

See from top, motors on arms 135 rotate counter-clock wise and motors on arms 

246 rotate clock wise.

Specifications

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 550 mm

Frame Weight 478 g

Takeoff Weight 1200 g ~ 2400 g

ESC

Max Allowable Voltage 17.4 V

Max Allowable Current (Persistent) 20 A

Max Allowable Peak Current (3 seconds) 30 A

PWM Input Signal Level 3.3 V / 5 V Compatible 

Signal Frequency 30 Hz ~ 450 Hz

Battery 3 S ~ 4S LiPo

Weight (without cable) 12.5 g 

Weigh (with cable) 27 g 

Motor

Stator size 23×12 mm

KV 960 rpm/V

Weight 57 g

Propeller

Diameter / Thread Pitch 9.4×5.0 inch

Weight (Single) 13 g 

ESC Sound Description

Normal Description

1234 Ready

Abnormal Description

BBBBBB... No signal input, or throttle stick is not in the bottom position

You can instantly tell what the unit’s status is by listening to the sounds emitted from 

the ESC.
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Appendix

Specifcations

Aircraft

Model T600

Weight 2870 g (Battery and propellers included, Zenmuse X5 excluded)

3400 g (Battery, propellers and Zenmuse X5 included)

Max Takeoff Weight 3500 g

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Speed 18 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Service Ceiling Above 

Sea Level 4,500 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s

Max Flight Time Approx. 15 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510H

Propeller Model DJI 1345T

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Diagonal Distance 559 mm

Gimbal and Camera

General

Name Zenmuse X5

Dimensions 120 (W) x 135 (H) x 140 (D) mm

Weight 530 g (Including original lens, balancing ring, lens hood, Micro SD card)

Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Camera

Lens Replaceable lens

M43 mount supporting auto-focus

Supported Lenses

DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 (Balancing ring will be available on the 

DJI Store soon)
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Sensor Type 4/3 CMOS sensor

Effective Pixels 16 M

Max Resolution 4608x3456

ISO Range 100-25600

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s

Field of View DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH 72°

Still Photography Modes

Single shot

Burst shooting:3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB):3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias

Timelapse (3/5/7/10/20/30/60 sec)

Video Resolution

UHD:4K (4096×2160) 24/25p, 4K (3840×2160) 24/25/30p, 

2.7K (2704×1520) 24/25/30p;

FHD:1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p

Max Video Bitrate 60 Mbps

Supported File Systems FAT32 (≤ 32 GB), exFAT (> 32 GB)

Photo Formats JPEG, DNG (RAW)

Video Formats MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported Storage Devices Class 10 or UHS-1 or above Micro SD cards

Max capacity of 64 GB

Default Lens

Name DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

Focal Length f=15 mm (35 mm format equivalent 30 mm)

Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm

Maximum Aperture F1.7

Minimum Aperture F16

Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses)

In Focus Distance 0.2 m to ∞ (from the focus distance reference line)

Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount

Angle of View 72°

Max Diameter Approx. 2.26 inches (57.5 mm)

Overall Length Approx. 1.42 inches (36 mm)

Weight Approx. 115 g

Gimbal

Angular Vibration Range ±0.02°

Mount Detachable

Controllable Range Pitch:-90° to +30°

Pan:±320°

Max Controllable Speed Pitch:120°/s

Pan:180°/s
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Remote Controller

Name C1

Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Max Transmitting Distance FCC Compliant: 3.1 miles (5 km); CE Compliant: 2.1 miles (3.5 km) 

(unobstructed, free of interference)

EIRP 10 dBm@900 MHz, 13 dBm@5.8 GHz, 20 dBm@2.4 GHz 

Video Output Ports USB, Mini HDMI

Power Supply Built-in battery

Charging DJI charger

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Max Mobile Device Width 170 mm

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Battery 6000 mAh 2S LiPo

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Battery Type 6S LiPo High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 570 g

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery
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Model TB48

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Battery Type 6S LiPo High voltage battery

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 670 g

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Max Charging Power 180 W

Max Flight Time Approx. 18 minutes

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range < 8 m/s @altitude 6.56 feet (2 m)

Altitude Range 0.16 - 16.4 feet (5-500 cm)

Operating Environment Surfaces with clear patterns and adequate lighting (> 15 lux)

Operating Range < 9.84 feet (300 cm)

DJI GO App

Mobile Device System 

Requirements iOS 8.0 (or later) and Android 4.1.2 (or later)

Supported Mobile Devices

Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air 

Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, 

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. 

This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. 

Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, 

Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google 

Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei P8 Max, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 

EXPERIA, MI 3, MI PAD, Smartisan T1. 

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and 

development continues. 

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

 Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Power on and self-check

 Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up

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

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

 Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)
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Specifcations

Aircraft

Model T600

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 4,500 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510

Propeller Model DJI 1345

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm

Gimbal

Model ZENMUSE X3

Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W

Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Mounting Detachable

Controllable Range

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Mechanical Range

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s
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Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76M

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Image Max Size 4000x3000

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at )

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion 

Still Photography Modes

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Remote Controller

Name C1

Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance 

Up to 5.0 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences 

and FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant.

Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences)

when it is CE compliant.

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI
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Power Supply Built-in battery

Charging DJI charger

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0-40° C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 570 g

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB48

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 670 g

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

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 5-500 cm

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Operating Range 0-300 cm

DJI GO App

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later

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

Intelligent Flight 

Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and 

Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the fight. Course Lock and Home 

Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. 

Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fy automatically according to the preset fight maneuvers.

Course Lock Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft 

will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). 

Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home 

Point. 

Point of Interest The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator 

can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.

Waypoints

Record a fight path, then the aircraft will fy along the same path repeatedly 

while you control the camera and orientation. The fight path can be saved 

and re-apply in the future.

Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > 

Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode for the frst time.
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Product Specifcations

Structure

Diagonal Wheelbase 650 mm

Weight (with TB47D battery) 2355 g

Weight (with TB48D battery) 2431 g

Max Takeoff Weight 3400 g

Optional Accessories

Expansion Bay Weight 45 g

Battery Compartment Weight 160 g

Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera Weight 247 g

Performance

Hovering Accuracy (P-Mode, with GPS) Vertical: 0.5 m, Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s, Yaw: 150°/s

Max Pitch Angle 35°

Max Speed of Ascent 5 m/s

Max Speed of Descent 4 m/s

Max Wind Resistance 10 m/s

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no payload, no wind)

17 m/s (GPS mode, no payload, no wind)

Hovering Time (with TB47D battery) No payload: 22 min; 500g payload: 17 min;

1kg payload: 13 min

Hovering Time (with TB48D battery) No payload: 28 min; 500g payload: 20 min;

1kg payload: 16 min

Hovering Time (with two TB47D batteries) No payload: 33 min

Hovering Time (with two TB48D batteries) No payload: 40 min

Hovering Time (with TB47D battery and Zenmuse X3) No payload: 19 min

Hovering Time (with TB48D battery and Zenmuse X3) No payload: 23 min

* The hovering time is based on fying at 10m above sea level in a no-wind environment and landing 

with 10% battery level. 
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Propulsion System

Motor Model DJI 3510

Propeller Model DJI 1345s

ESC Model DJI E SERIES 620D

Flight Control System

Model N1

Other

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Remote Controller

Name C1

Operating Frequency

5.725~5.825 GHz

922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan)

2.400~2.483 GHz (Lightbridge)

Max Transmission Distance

(unobstructed, free of interference)

FCC Compliant: 3.1 miles (5 km)

CE Compliant: 2.1 miles (3.5 km)

EIRP

10dBm@900M

13dBm@5.8G

20dBm@2.4G

Video Output USB, Mini-HDMI

Power Supply Built-in battery

Charger DJI approved charger

Dual Users Capability Master-and-Slave control

Mobile Device Holder Supports smartphones and tablets

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature < 3 months: -20 to 45 °C

> 3 months: 22 to 28 °C

Charging Temperature 0 to 40 °C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Max Tablet Width 170 mm

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage Output 26.3 V

Power Rating 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47D

Capacity 4500 mAh
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Voltage 22.2 V

Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 600 g

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature < 3 months: -20 to 45 °C

> 3 months: 22 to 28 °C

Charging Temperature 0 to 40 °C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB48D

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Type LiPo 6S

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 676 g

Operating Temperature -10 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature < 3 months: -20 to 45 °C

> 3 months: 22 to 28 °C

Charging Temperature 0 to 40 °C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

 Flashing Red, Green and 

Yellow Alternatively Power on and self-check

 Flashing Green and 

Yellow Alternatively Aircraft warming up

 Flashing Green Slowly Safe to Fly (P-Mode with GPS)

 Flashing Yellow Slowly Safe to Fly (No GPS)

f2 Flashing Green Twice at a Time Safe to Fly (P-Mode with the DJI Guidance system 

but without GPS)

 Flashing Blue Slowly

(Alternates with Safe to Fly pattern)

The Obstacle Sensing Mode of the DJI Guidance 

system is enabled.

Warning

 Flashing Yellow Rapidly Remote controller signal Lost
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1 Rear LED Flight Indicator Status

Rear LED Flight Indicators Normal status

 (Red, Green, Yellow fashes in turn) Power On Self-Test

 (Green, Yellow fashes in turn) Warming Up

 (Slow Green fashes) Ready to Fly

 (Slow Yellow fashes) Ready to Fly (non-GPS)

Rear LED Flight Indicators Abnormal status

 (Quick Yellow fashes) Remote Controller Signal Lost

 (Slow Red fashes) Low Battery Level Warning

 (Quick Red fashes) Critical Low Battery Level Warning

 (Three Red fashes off and on) Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

 —— (Solid red) Error*

 (Red, Yellow fashes in turn) Compass Needs Calibration

*You can learn more about error by connecting the Phantom 2 Vision+ to the Assistant.

2 Specifcations

Aircraft

Supported Battery DJI 5200mAh Li-Po Battery

Weight (Battery & Propellers included)

Recommend payload

Maximum payload

1242g

≤1300g

1350g

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tiltable Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Motor Diagonal Length 350mm

3-axial stabilized Gimbal

Working Current Static : 750mA; Dynamic : 900mA

Control Accuracy ±0.03°

Controllable Range Pitch : -90° - 0°

Maximum Angular Speed Pitch : 90°/s

Camera

Operating Environment Temperature 0°C - 40°C

Sensor Size 1/2.3”

Effective Pixels 14 Megapixels

Resolution 4384×3288

HD Recording 1080p30 /1080i60

Recording FOV 110° / 85°

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Remote Controller

Operating Frequency 5.728 GHz - 5.85 GHz

Communication Distance (open area) CE Compliance: 400m; FCC Compliance: 800m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -93dBm

Transmitting Power (EIRP) CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 100mW

Working Current/Voltage 120mA@3.7V

Battery 2000mAh rechargeable LiPo battery 

Range Extender

Operating Frequency 2412MHz - 2462MHz

Communication Distance (open area) 500m - 700m

Transmitting Power 20dBm

Power Consumption 2W

3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

3.1 How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error?

If the Remote Controller stick(s) mid-point margin of error is too big, the motors will fail to start when you execute the 

CSC and the Phantom will not take off. The below are some possible fxes for this. 

(1) One of the Remote Controller’s stick positions (except the throttle stick) is not centered when powering on the 

Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Solution: Place all Remote Controller sticks at their mid-point positions and then power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

to re-record the mid-point. 

(2) The Remote Controller sticks have been trimmed, leading to a deviation in the mid-point position. 

Solution: Use Assistant to perform a Remote Controller calibration. 

a) Connect to Assistant, tap Basic -> RC -> Command Sticks Calibration and push all Remote Controller sticks 

through their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its outermost position.

b) Power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+. Power cycling is required.

c) Re-attempt Remote Controller calibration in Assistant.

If the above solutions do not solve your issue, please send your Remote Controller to DJI Customer service for repair.

3.2 How to restore a video fle if power is turned off during a recording session?

Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SD card back into the camera. Power cycle the camera and wait about 30 seconds for 

the video fle to be restored. 

3.3 Failure to acquire the SSID.

Solution: Double check whether both the camera and Range Extender are powered on and the power switch of the 

camera is switched to “Wi-Fi ON.”

3.4 What to do if Phantom 2 Vision+ is out of sight and the Wi-Fi connections is lost?

Solution: Turn off the Remote Controller to trigger the Failsafe mode and the aircraft will start to fy back, descend, and 

land at the Home point. Please make sure there are no obstacles between the Phantom and the home point and that you 

are familiar with the procedure for regaining control.

3.5 Wi-Fi connection fails all the time.

Solution: Double check the current Wi-Fi connection status of the mobile device. The mobile device may be connecting 

to other Wi-Fi networks after a connection breaks with the Phantom 2 Vision+.

3.6 Files fail to synchronize.

Solution: Video fles that are too large (fle sizes close to 4GB) cannot be synchronized to the mobile device. Some 

mobile devices do not support the synchronization of the 1080i60 video fles.

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Specifcations

Aircraft

Weight (Battery & Propellers 

Included) 1280 g

Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max. Descent Speed 3 m/s

Max. Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Service Ceiling Above 

Sea Level

6000 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)

Max. Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS

Gimbal 

Controllable Range Pitch: - 90° to + 30°

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Camera

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)

Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8

ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000

Still Photography Modes

Single shot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Video Recording Modes

UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C
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Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance 

Up to 5.0 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences and 

FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant

Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences) 

when it is CE compliant

Video Output Port USB

Operating Temperature Range 0°C- 40°C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm

Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V

Charger

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 100 W 

Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V )

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 68 Wh

Net Weight 365 g

Operating Temperature -10°C- 40°C

Max. Charging Power 100 W

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

 Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics

 Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up

 Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

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

 Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Warning

 Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

 Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

 Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning

 Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

— Solid Red Critical Error 

 Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required
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Specifcations

Aircraft

Weight (Incl. Battery and 

Propellers) 1216 g

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 3 m/s

Max Speed 16 m/s (A-Mode, no wind)

Max Service Ceiling Above 

Sea Level

6000 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)

Max Flight Time Approx. 25 min

Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C

GPS System Built-in GPS

Gimbal 

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30°

Angular Vibration Range ±0.02°

Camera

Sensor 1/2.3”

Photo Resolution 12 Megapixels

Lens 94° FOV, 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞

ISO Range 100-3200 (video); 100-1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s -1/8000 s

Max Image Size 4000 x 3000 pixels

Still Photography Modes

Single shot

Photo burst mode: 3/5/7 shots

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

2.7K: 2704x1520p30

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Video Bitrate 40 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD, Max Capacity: 64GB. Class 6 or higher

Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C

WiFi

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz - 2.483 GHz

Max Transmission Distance

FCC: 1000 m;CE: 500 m

 (outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet/120 m)

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 27 dBm;CE: 20 dBm
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Remote Controller

Operating Frequency 5.725 GHz - 5.825 GHz, 922.7 MHz - 927.7 MHz(Japan)

Max Transmission Distance 

FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m

(outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet/120 m)

Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C

Battery 2600 mAh LiPo 18650

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 19 dBm;CE: 14 dBm

Operating Voltage 600 mA @ 3.7V

Charging Port Micro USB

Battery Charger

Output Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 57 W 

Intelligent Flight Battery (PH3 - 4480 mAh - 15.2 V)

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 68 Wh

Net Weight 365 g

Operating Temperature -10° to - 40° C 

Max Charging Power 100 W

Aircraft Status Indicator Blinking Patterns

Normal Operations

 Flashes red, green and yellow alternatively Powered on and self-testing

 Flashes green and yellow alternatively Aircraft warming up

 Flashes green slowly Safe to Fly (P-Mode with strong GPS signal)

 Flashes yellow slowly Safe to Fly (A-Mode without GPS signal)

Warnings

 Flashes yellow quickly Remote controller signal lost

 Flashes red slowly Low Battery Warning

 Flashes red quickly Critically Low Battery Warning

 Flashes red

 (Alternates with other patterns) IMU eror 

— Glows solid red Critical error 

 Flashes red and yellow alternatively Compass calibration required
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ESC Sound

ESC State Sound

Ready 1234567--B--B

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal abnormal B-------- B-------- B...

Input voltage abnormal BB--- BB--- BB--- BB...

ESC LED

ESC State LED

Standby Off

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On

DJI ESCs are specifically designed for multi-rotors. When used with DJI autopilot systems 

parameters and travel ranges do not have to be calibrated. 

Specifcations

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 900mm

Frame Arm Length 358mm

Frame Arm Weight

(with Motor, ESC, Propeller )

316g

Center Frame Diameter 272mm

Center Frame Weight (with Landing Gear 

Mounting Base, Servos)

1185g

Landing Gear Size 460mm(Length)×450mm(Width)×360mm(Height) 

Motor

Stator Size 41×14mm

KV 400rpm/V

Max Power 500W

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Weight (with Cooling Fan) 158g

ESC

Working Current 40A

Working Voltage 6S LiPo

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz

Weight (with Radiators) 35g

Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R)

Material High strength performance engineered plastics

Size 15×5.2 inch

Weight 13g

Flight Parameters

Takeoff Weight 4.7Kg ~ 8.2Kg

Total Weight 3.3Kg

Power Battery LiPo (6S,10000mAh~15000mAh,15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption 3000W

Hovering Power Consumption 1000W (@6.8Kg Takeoff Weight)

Hovering Time 18min (@12000mAh & 6.8Kg Takeoff Weight)

Working Environment Temperature -10° C ~ 40° C

Gain Value Settings

Flight Control

Basic Attitude

Pitch Roll Yaw Pitch Roll Vertical

A2 110% 110% 120% 220% 220% 120%

WooKong-M 160% 160% 160% 190% 190% 100%

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ESC Sound

ESC State Sound 

Ready ♪1234567--B--B

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal abnormal B--------B--------B...

Input voltage abnormal BB---BB---BB---BB...

ESC LED

ESC State LED 

Standby Off

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On

Tips: 

DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi-rotors. When used with DJI autopilot systems parameters and travel 

ranges do not have to be calibrated. 

Specifications 

Frame 

Diagonal Wheelbase 1045mm

Frame Arm Length 386mm

Frame Arm Weight 

(with Motor, ESC, Propeller ) 

325g

Center Frame Diameter 337.5mm

Center Frame Weight (with Landing Gear 

Mounting Base, Servos) 

1330g

Landing Gear Size 

460mm(Length)×511mm(Width)×305mm(Height) 

(Top width: 155 mm)

Motor 

Stator Size 41×14mm

kV 400rpm/V

Max Power 500W

Weight (with Cooling Fan) 158g
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ESC 

Working Current 40A

Working Voltage 6S LiPo

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz

Weight (with Radiators) 35g

Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R) 

Material High strength performance engineered plastics

Size 15×5.2inch

Weight 13g

Flight Parameters 

Takeoff Weight 6.0Kg ~ 11.0Kg

Total Weight 4.2Kg

Power Battery LiPo (6S、10000mAh~20000mAh、15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption 4000W

Hovering Power Consumption 1500W (@9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Hovering Time 15min (@15000mAh& 9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Working Environment Temperature -10 oC ~ +40 oC

Gain Value Settings (with the A2 flight control)

Basic Attitude 

Pitch Roll Yaw Pitch Roll Yaw 

120% 120% 120% 170% 170% 120%
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Appendix

ESC Sound

ESC State Sound

Ready 1234567--B--B

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal abnormal B-------- B-------- B...

Input voltage abnormal BB--- BB--- BB--- BB...

ESC LED

ESC State LED

Standby Off

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On

DJI ESCs are specifically designed for multi-rotors. When used with DJI autopilot systems 

parameters and travel ranges do not have to be calibrated. 

Specifcations

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 1045mm

Frame Arm Length 386mm

Frame Arm Weight

(with Motor, ESC, Propeller )

325g

Center Frame Diameter 337mm

Center Frame Weight (with Landing Gear 

Mounting Base, Servos)

1520g

Landing Gear Size 460mm(Length)×511mm(Width)×305mm(Height) 

Motor

Stator Size 41×14mm

KV 400rpm/V

Max Power 500W

Appendix
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

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Weight (with Cooling Fan) 158g

ESC

Working Current 40A

Working Voltage 6S LiPo

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz

Weight (with Radiators) 35g

Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R)

Material High strength performance engineered plastics

Size 15×5.2 inch

Weight 13g

Flight Parameters

Takeoff Weight 6.0Kg ~ 11.0Kg

Total Weight 4.4Kg

Power Battery LiPo (6S,10000mAh~20000mAh,15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption 4000W

Hovering Power Consumption 1500W (@9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Hovering Time 15min (@15000mAh & 9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Working Environment Temperature -10° C ~ 40° C

Gain Value Settings

Flight Control

Basic Attitude

Pitch Roll Yaw Pitch Roll Vertical

A2 120% 120% 120% 170% 170% 120%

WooKong-M 130% 130% 100% 180% 180% 100%

Appendix
SPECIFICATIONS

TORNADO H920

Air Time: 24 Minutes (H920/GB603/GH4/2pcs 6S 4,000mAh LiPo)

Dimension: 38.1x33.4x18.1in (969x849x461mm)

Diagonal Length Without Rotor Blades: 36.2 in(920mm)

Propeller/Main Rotor Diameter: 17.3 in (440mm)

Take-off Weight with GB603, GH4 Camera and Battery: 176.0 oz (4990g)

Battery: LiPo 6s 4000mAh 8C

Charger: 100W 2 x output AC-DC Balancing Charger

Transmitter: 24-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink (included)

Flight Modes: Smart, Angle and Home Modes

Maximum Flying Height (Absolute altitude): 4000m (13123 ft)

Maximum Flying Height (Relative altitude): 122m(400 ft)

Maximum Rotation Rate: 100°/s

Maximum Roll Angle: 35°

Maximum Horizontal Speed (GPS ON): 40km/h

Radio Control Frequency Band: 2.4GHz

Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to 50°C

ST24 PERSONAL GROUND STATION

Operating System: AndroidTM

Number of Channels: 24

Control Transmission Distance/Range (Optimum Conditions): Max 2km

Robust Radio Control Modulation: Yuneec Protocol

Video link Frequency Band: 5.8GHz WiFi

Video Transmission Distance/Range (Optimum Conditions):

FCC Compliance: Up to 700m(2296.59ft)

CE Compliance: Up to 300m (984.25 ft)

Flight Systems Telemetry Data On Screen Display (OSD): Yes

LED Backlit LCD Screen: 7”

Tactile (Vibrating) and Audible Feedback: Yes

Built-In LiPo Battery Voltage / Capacity: 1S 3.6V 8700mAh 31.32Wh Li-ion

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INTRODUCTION

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION

The TYPHOON Q500 4K is a superior modular, integrated aerial and ground imaging soluton. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown, 

including a larger ST10+ 5.5’’ Android touch screen personal ground staton and a CGO3 3-axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel stll photos and 

excellent Full HD 60 FPS videos. The STEADYGRIP extends the use of the gimbal camera from the sky to the ground and, With the CGO APP, whatever is 

shot can be viewed on your SmartPhone with the same control of video FPS, video start/stop and stll photos as found on the ST10+. With the Q500 4K, 

it’s never been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses.

Although the Q500 4K is ready to fly right out the box, please take the tme to read through this entre instructon manual for more informaton on safety, 

batery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.yuneec.com for additonal informaton including product 

updates, bulletns, videos and more.

Specifictatons

TYPHOON Q500 4K 

FLIGHT TIME: Up to 25 Minutes

DIMENSIONS: 9.45 in (210mm) x 16.54 in (420mm)

DIAGONAL MOTOR TO MOTOR DISTANCE: 20 in (510mm)

PROPELLER/MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER: 13.0 in (330mm)

WEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERY AND PAYLOAD: 40.0 oz (1130g)

MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT WITH CGO3: 60.0 oz (1700g)

BATTERY: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo (included)

CHARGER: 3S 11.1V LiPo DC Balancing Smart Charger with AC Adapter (included)

TRANSMITTER: 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink (included)

MAXIMUM FLYING ALTITUDE: Default 400 Feet Above Ground Level 

(Adjustable via the Q500 GUI)

MAXIMUM ROTATION RATE: 65°/s 

MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE: 35° 

RADIO CONTROL FREQUENCY BAND: 2.4GHz

MAXIMUM CLIMB RATE: 2m/s

MAXIMUM DESCENT RATE: 3m/s

CGO3

Dimension: 4.2x5.0x3.1in (106x128x80mm)

Weight: 6.9oz (195g)

Sensor: 1/2.3” CMOS

Effectve Pixels: 12.4 Megapixels

Camera lens: 14mm/F2.8 35mm

FOV: 115 Degree

Electronic Shuter: 1/30 —— 1/8000

Working Temperature: 0-40°C

Power Consumpton: 10W

Video Transmission Range: Up to 500m (1640f)

Transmission System: 5.2Ghz — 5.8Ghz

Video UHD: 4K 30FPS

ST10+ 

Number of Channels: 10

RC Band: 2.4GHz

RC Modulaton: Yuneec

Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz

Telemetry/OSD: Yes 

SD Card Compatble: Yes

LCD Screen Size: 5.5”

Touchscreen: Yes
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INTRODUCTION

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION

Typhoon Q500+ is a superior modular, integrated aerial and ground imaging soluton. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown, including 

a larger ST10+ 5.5’’ Android touch screen personal ground staton and a CGO2+ 3-axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel stll photos and excellent 

Full HD 60 FPS videos. The STEADYGRIP extends the use of the gimbal camera from the sky to the ground and, With the CGO APP, whatever is shot can 

be viewed on your SmartPhone with the same control of video FPS, video start/stop and stll photos as found on the ST10+. With the Q500+, it’s never 

been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses.

Although the Q500+ is ready to fly right out the box, please take the tme to read through this entre instructon manual for more informaton on safety, 

batery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.yuneec.com for additonal informaton including product 

updates, bulletns, videos and more.

Specifictatons

TYPHOON Q500+ 

Height: 210mm (8.3 in)

Length (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)

Width (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)

Diameter (without rotor blades): 565mm (22.2 in)

Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in)

Weight (without batery and payload): 1130g (40.0 oz)

Takeoff Weight (with batery and CGO2+): 1700g 

(60.0 oz)

Batery: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo (included)

Charger: DC 3S 11.1V LiPo balancing and AC adapter 

(included)

Transmiter: ST10+ 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz 

video link (included)

Flight Time: 20-25 minutes

CGO2+

Height: 115mm (4.5 in)

Width: 75mm (2.9 in)

Depth: 135mm (1.4 in)

Weight: 185g (6.5 oz)

Video Resoluton: 1080p 60, 50 or 48 fps

Photo Resoluton: 16 megapixels

Transmission Distance/Range: Up to 600m (1970 f) 

depending on receiving device and environment

Transmission Band: 5.8GHz

Storage (memory): microSD Class 10 up to 128GB

ST10+ 

Number of Channels: 10

RC Band: 2.4GHz

RC Modulaton: Yuneec

Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz

Telemetry/OSD: Yes 

SD Card Compatble: Yes

LCD Screen Size: 5.5”

Touchscreen: Yes
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INTRODUCTION

Change your perspectve with the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon aerial photography and videography (APV) system. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled 

and test flown including the innovatve 3-axis CGO2-GB that records full HD 1080p (60, 50 or 48 fps) video and takes 12 megapixel stll photos. And the 

built-in digital video downlink delivers streaming video that can be viewed right on the screen of the included ST10 transmiter and Personal Ground 

Staton. With the Q500 it’s never been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses. 

And although the Q500 is nearly ready to fly right out the box, please take the tme to read through this entre instructon manual for more informaton on 

safety, batery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.Yuneec.com for additonal informaton including 

product updates, bulletns, videos and more.

SPECIFICTATIONS

Q500

Height: 210mm (8.3 in)

Length (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)

Width (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in)

Diameter (without rotor blades): 565mm (22.2 in)

Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in)

Weight (without batery and payload): 1130g (40.0 oz)

Takeoff Weight (with batery and CGO2-GB): 1700g 

(60.0 oz)

Batery: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo (included)

Charger: DC 3S 11.1V LiPo balancing and AC adapter 

(included)

Transmiter: ST10 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz 

video link (included)

Flight Time: 20-25 minutes

CGO2-GB

Height: 115mm (4.5 in)

Width: 75mm (2.9 in)

Depth: 135mm (1.4 in)

Weight: 185g (6.5 oz)

Video Resoluton: 1080p 60, 50 or 48 fps

Photo Resoluton: 12 megapixels

Transmission Distance/Range: Up to 600m (1970 f) 

depending on receiving device

Transmission Band: 5.8GHz

Storage (memory): microSD Class 10 up to 128GB

ST10

Number of Channels: 10

RC Band: 2.4GHz

RC Modulaton: Yuneec

Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz

Telemetry/OSD: Yes 

SD Card Compatble: Yes

LCD Screen Size: 4.5”

Touchscreen: Yes