\ 

' 

\ 

) 

I ) 

I '\ 

) 

) 

I 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

! \ 

) 

) 

'· J 

\ 

J 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

j 

\ 

j 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Regulatory Docket No. _____ _ 

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

Bruce C. Dozier 

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & 

(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), AND 

91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF AR.DRONE 2.0 

ELITE EDITION GPS UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO 

SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 

(PUBLIC LAW 112-95) 

1 

Submitted on May 20, 2015 

Bruce C. Dozier 

3120 Junction Hwy. 

Ste. C 

Ingram, TX 78025 

Tel: (830) 377-8821 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page 

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................... 3 

SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 4 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER ................................................ .4 

BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................. 4 

BASIS FOR 

PETITION ........................................................................................................................... 5 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF 

PETITIO.NER .......................................................................................................... 7 

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH BRUCE C. DOZIER 

SEEKS EXEMPTION ............................................................................................ 8 

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF BRUCE C. DOZIER SEEKS AND THE REASON 

BRUCE C. DOZIER SEEKS THE RELIEF ..................................................... l2 

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING BRUCE C. DOZIER'S REQUEST WOULD 

BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST ....................................................................... l5 

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT 

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY ....................................................................... IS 

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL 

REGISTER ............................................................................................................ 32 

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS 

AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT BRUCE C. DOZIER'S REQUEST ...................... 32 

CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................. 33 

APPENDICES ....................................................................................... 34 

2 

\ 

/ 

' ) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

} 

) 

I 

/ 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

I 

/ 

\ 

j 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

; 
\ 

\ 

; 

) 

I 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

'\ 

j 

\ 

j 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

; 

\ 

; 

\ 

) 

\ 

j 

AGL 

AOI 

ATC 

ATO 

AV 

CFR 

COA 

FAA 

FAR 

GCS 

GPS 

LOL 

NAS 

NOT AM 

PIC 

Section 333 

so 

SOP 

UA 

UAS 

VFR 

VLOS 

VMC 

VTOL 

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 

Above Ground Level 

Area of Interest 

Air Traffic Control 

Air Traffic Organization 

Aerial Vehicle 

Code of Federal Regulations 

Certificate of Authorization 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Federal Aviation Regulation 

Ground Control Station 

Global Positioning System 

Loss of Link 

National Airspace System 

Notice to Airman 

Pilot In Command 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) Section 333 

Safety Observer 

Standard Operating Procedures 

Unmanned Aircraft 

Unmanned Aircraft System 

Visual Flight Rules 

Visual Line of Site 

Visual Meteorological Conditions 

Vertical Takeoff and Landing 
SUMMARY 

Bruce C. Dozier seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) 

& (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 

91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Bruce 

C. Dozier to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of 

conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape 

over certain areas of the United States. 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER 

Bruce C. Dozier provides his clients with expertise and knowledge in advanced 

technologies and solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and effectiveness. The objective of 

Bruce C. Dozier's aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality imaging for a 

variety of commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting: 

• Aerial acquisitions used for inspections of public and private structures . 

• Aerial survey of land and private buildings for Real Estate purposes . 

• Increase public knowledge ofUAS and promote safe UAS operations. 

• Search and Rescue operations . 

BACKGROUND 

Unmanned Aircraft System: Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS 

Bruce C. Dozier seeks an exemption to operate Parrot systems for compensation or hire 

within the NAS. The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS is a vertical takeoff and landing 

(VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet 

4 

' ;

i 

I 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\. 

j 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

) 

\. 

/ 

) 

\ 

; 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

) _/ 

\ 

) 
\ 

j 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

; 

or smart phone systems. The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS has a maximum gross 

weight of approximately 436 grams, while having a length of 51.5 em width of 51.5 em, and a 

maximum speed of approximately 18km/h. The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS is 

equipped with four main rotors driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. 

The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UA that will be operated by Bmce C. Dozier 

will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft·, as well as 14 

C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 45, 

Identification and Registration Marking. 

BASIS FOR PETITION 

Petitioner, Bmce C. Dozier, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 C.P.R.§ 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

(FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby 

petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition 

GPS UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the 

requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 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). 

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

unmanned aircraft and its operation, Bmce C. Dozier's operation of Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite 

Edition GPS UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an 

airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 21, Subpart H. 

Accordingly, Bmce C. Dozier requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for 

5 
maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. 

Bruce C. Dozier submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level 

of safety will be ensured. Bruce C. Dozier will use experienced personnel or technicians to 

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the 

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly 

Maintenance Log, and Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS User Guide). Furthermore, 

Bruce C. Dozier will document and maintain all maintenance records for the Parrot 

AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS. 

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot 

privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Bruce C. Dozier to the extent 

necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as 

well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour 

and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency 

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

Bruce C. Dozier seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft ainl1orthiness, 

because the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UA does not require an airworthiness 

certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Bruce C. Dozier submits that 

he will ensure that the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS is in an airworthy condition, prior 

to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., 

Monthly Maintenance Log and Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS User Guide ), and that the 

UA is in a condition for safe flight. 

6 

' ) 

' ) 

) 

' j 

\, 

) 

) 

) 

' j 

) 

\ 

) 

', 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 
) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\, 

/ 

\ 

) 

\, 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

; 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

Bruce C. Dozier also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled 

Altimeter Settings, as the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UA does not have a typical 

barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS will be provided to the PIC via GPS and pressure and ultrasound sensors and radio 

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

monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Bruce C. Dozier's 

operation of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS within visual line of sight, at or 

below 400 feet A G L, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. 

Additionally, Bruce C. Dozier seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 

91.15l(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Bruce C. Dozier submits that 

safety will not be affected by operation of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS during 

daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with 

enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 6 minutes to the first point of 

intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4 minutes. 

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Bruce C. Dozier provides the following 

information in support of its petition for exemption: 

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner. 

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: 

Bruce C. Dozier 

3120 Junction Hwy 

Ste. C 

Ingram, TX 78025 

Tel: (830) 377-8821 

Email:bcdozier@hotmail.com 

7 
The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption. 

1. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). 

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

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

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

an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that 

person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. 

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

with any business or employment if-

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

the aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

2. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91. 7(a). 

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

following: 

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

3. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121(a). 

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in 

part: 

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of 

that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating-

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

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

within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; 

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)( 1 )(i) of 

this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or 

8 

) 

1 

) 

1 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

I 

/ 

\, 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 
\ 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

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

departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. 

4. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b ). 

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the 

following: 

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

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

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

after that for at least 20 minutes. 

5. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). 

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

Each owner or operator of an aircraft-

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between 

required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies 

repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.] 

6. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(l) 

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or 

alteration, subsection (a)(l), states the following: 

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

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless-

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under §43.7 of 

this chapter. 

7. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(l)And 

91.409(a)(2). 

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

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

unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had -

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

approved for return to service by a person authorized by§ 43.7 of this chapter; or 

9 
(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance 

with part 21 of this chapter. 

8. Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 

91.417(a) And 91.417(b). 

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

following: 

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

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

specified in paragraph (b) of this section: 

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

and records of the 1 00-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or 

approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the 

airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. 

The records must include-

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

Administrator) of the work performed; and 

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

(iii) The signature, and certificate number ofthe person approving 

the aircraft for return to service. 

(2) Records containing the following information: 

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

and each rotor. 

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

engine, propeller,rotor, and appliance. 

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

which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. 

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

the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the 

aircraft and its appliances are maintained. 

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and 

10 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

~' 

' 

) 

' ) 

! 

) 
) 

) 

\ 

! 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or 

safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive 

involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is 

required. 

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

each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed 

engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. 

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

prescribed: 

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

the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. 

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

transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. 

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of 

this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is 

approved for return to service. 

C. The Extent Of Relief Bruce C. Dozier Seeks And The Reason Bruce C. Dozier 

Seeks The Relief. 

1. Extent Of Relief Bruce C. Dozier Seeks And The Reason Bruce C. Dozier Seeks 

Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b). 

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

Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or 

higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met 

certain flight-hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for 

compensation or hire. 

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

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

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

11 
business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for 

compensation or hire. 

As set forth more fully below, Bruce C. Dozier submits that an equivalent level of safety 

will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite Edition 

GPS UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating 

that the PIC is able to safely operate the Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite Edition GPS UAS in a manner 

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

and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, 

vehicles and structures. 

Further, Bruce C. Dozier submits that all flights of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition 

GPS UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to. 

Bruce C. Dozier's business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or 

hire. 

2. Extent Of Relief Bruce C. Dozier Seeks And The Reason Bruce C. Dozier Seeks 

Relief From Section 91.7(a). 

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

required to allow Bruce C. Dozier to determine that the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS 

UAS is airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with 

the operating documents (i.e., the Monthly Maintenance Log, and Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS User Guide). 

12 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

! 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

) 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

/ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

/ 
\ 

J 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

i 

1 

/ 

) 

Bruce C. Dozier seeks the requested relief because the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition 

GPS UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 21, 

Subpart H. Therefore, Bruce C. Dozier will ensure that the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition 

GPS UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating docrnnents (i.e., 

Monthly Maintenance Log, and Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS User Guide) prior to 

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

conditions and limitations below. 

3. Extent Of Relief Bruce C. Dozier Seeks And The Reason Bruce C. 

Dozier Seeks Relief From Section 91.121. 

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

allow flight operations of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS, which 

utilize GPS and ultrasonic and pressure sensors and radio communications telemetry 

datalink to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control 

station (GCS). 

Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS 

operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC ) in feet above ground level (AGL), 

Bruce C. Dozier seeks the requested relief because the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS UA's altimeter will be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the 

local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. 

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief 

13 
froml4CFR91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable 

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

level of safety will be maintained since the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS 

UAS is equipped with GPS and ultrasonic and pressure sensors and telemetry 

equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level elevation setting will be 

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

UAS on the heads-up display ofthe GCS. 

4. Extent Of Relief Bruce C. Dozier Seeks And The Reason Bruce C. 

Dozier Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b). 

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

requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual 

flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 6.0 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, 

assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.0 minutes. Bruce C. Dozier seeks 

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

duration of the battery powered Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UA will severely 

constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Bruce C. Dozier 

proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. 

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 

Elite Edition GPS operating documents, and Bruce C. Dozier's proposed operating 

limitations, ensure that Bruce C. Dozier will safely operate the battery powered Parrot 

14 

\ 

I 

\, 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

; 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

' 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

' / 

I 

/ 

' ) 
) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

1 

/ 

' ) 

' / 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

' ) 

\ 

) 

AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological 

conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a 

total duration of 6.0 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal 

cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.0 minutes. 

5. Extent Of Relief Bruce C. Dozier Seeks And The Reason Bruce C. Dozier 

Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), 

And 91.417(a) & (b). 

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

only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Bruce C. Dozier requests relief from 

these Sections because the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UA does not require 

airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition 

GPS UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 for operation without an 

airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Bruce C. Dozier will use trained technicians to 

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UA using the 

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the 

Monthly Maintenance Log and Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS User Guide). 

Furthermore, Bruce C. Dozier will document and maintain all maintenance records for the Parrot 

AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS. 

D. The Reasons Why Granting Bruce C. Dozier's Request Would Be In The Public 

Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole. 

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Bruce C. Dozier 

to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction 

sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. 

15 
Additionally, use of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS will 

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

economy. Notably, the benefits of Bruce C. Dozier's proposed operation of the Parrot 

AR.2 Drone Elite Edition UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues. 

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. 

The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS is battery powered and serve as a safe, 

efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial 

imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an 

exemption allowing the use of a Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS would reduce the 

amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the 

safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. 

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, 

congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS does not require an airport to takeoff or land. 

Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography 

missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during 

the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations. 

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The 

Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite Edition UAS. 

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS, 

instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air 

and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight 

operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite Edition UAS 

16 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

I 

/ 
) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

I 

/ 

\ 

J 

I 

/ 

\ 

,J 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

' ) 

produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the 

cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial 

video and photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation 

fuel. The Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite Edition UAS, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial 

acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA is propelled by battery powered electric 

motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. 

By using the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, 

the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated 

with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely 

eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the Parrot 

AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS (weighing approximately 400g, at its maximum gross 

weight with length of 51.5 ern, width of 51.5 em, and with no fuel on board), has less physical 

potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the 

manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations( weighing approximately 6,000 pounds 

with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The Parrot AR.Drone 

2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS Will Benefit The Economy. 

In addition to being safe and efficient, the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS 

are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. 

As such, operation of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS will allow United States 

based companies, like Bruce C. Dozier's, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the 

U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection 

17 
Agency ("EPA") regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated 

companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating 

the battery powered Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite Edition GPS UAS is one such technology that not 

only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides 

such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. 

By operating the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS, companies such as 

Bruce C. Dozier's, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater 

job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of 

the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance ofU.S. companies, through 

commercial use of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS, provides a stable 

workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax 

revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain 

competitive both in the United States and abroad. 

4. There Are No Privacy Issues. 

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for 

decades, Bruce C. Dozier's proposed operation of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS UAS and will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the Parrot 

AR.2 Drone Elite Edition UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating 

documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition 

GPS User Guide) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law 

enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, 

including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 

18 

) 

' ) 

) 

: 

J 

'; 

) 

\ 

j 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

.J 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 
\ 

) 

' ) 

l 

J 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

' } 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

I 

\ 

/ 

) 

C.F.R. § 91.119. 

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Mfect 

Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least 

Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which Bruce C. Dozier Seeks 

Exemption. 

1. Reasons Why The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UASMeet 

The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

(FMRA) Section 333. 

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

aircraft and its operation, Bruce C. Dozier's operation ofthe Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS 

UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part2l,Subpart H. 

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airwotihiness certification and 

sets forth requirements for considering whether aU AS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the 

public or otherwise pose a threat to national security, 

Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: 

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

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

Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate 

safely in the national airspace :,ystem before completion of the plan and rule 

making required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 

334 of this Act. 

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

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

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

size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airportsand 

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

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

a threat to national security; and 

19 
(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or 

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United 

States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft 

systems idenNfied under paragraph (1). 

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--Ifthe Secretary determines under this 

section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the 

national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the 

safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. 

In seeking this exemption, Bruce C. Dozier submits that the Parrot AR.Drone 

2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA 

Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific 

operating limitations. 

(1) The Specifications Of The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS 

UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. 

The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS does not create a hazard to users 

of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its 

size, weight, speed, and operational capability. 

a. Technical Specifications Of The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPSUAS. 

The technical specifications of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS 

are set forth by the Specifications Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A. 

ii. The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS Autonomous 

Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A 

Defined Operational Area. 

The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS may be operated in both 

manual and in fully autonomous (Director) flight modes. 

20 

\ 

) 

) 

' 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

', 

J 

) 

j 

/ 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

\ 

J 
\ 

j 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

J 

' ) 

) 

\ 

) 

1 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

j 

\ 

) 

iii. The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS GCS And Its Operation. 

A complete description ofthe operation and specifications of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 

Elite Edition UAS GCS and flight control software is provided in the 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS User Guide is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 

b. Flight Operations Of Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS Are 

Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With 

A Safety Observer. 

Bruce C. Dozier will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid 

airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition UAS . Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time. 

c. Flights Of Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS VAS Will Be 

Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations. 

In seeking this exemption, Bruce C. Dozier proposes to commercially operate AR.Drone 

2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and 

photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific 

operating limitations: 

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following 

aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than 55 

pounds maximum gross weight: Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a 

petition to amend this grant. 

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations 

for the purpose of aerial video and photography. 

3. The UA may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground 

level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents 

unless a special request is made and approved by A TC. All altitudes reported to 

ATC must be in feet AGL. 

21 
5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) ofthe PIC at all 

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

other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical 

certificate. 

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not 

permitted. 

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the 

VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and 

PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or textings 

are not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight 

and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must 

ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing 

and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is 

not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during 

UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a 

discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of 

exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions 

and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be 

followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its 

operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It 

is the operator's responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated 

and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of 

exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the 

basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for 

amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) 

may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating 

documents. 

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a 

condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe 

operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary 

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

safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight 

inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the 

aircraft records. 

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS 

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, 

22 

\ 

) 

l 

/ 

) 

) 

\ 

} 

/ 

\ 

) 

' ) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

J 

J 

\ 

) 

) 
'\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

1 

) 

'\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test 

flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 

12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. 

inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the 

relevant sections of the operating documents. 

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping 

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, 

alterations, and status of replacement/ overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft 

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

of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 

15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

Safety Bulletins. 

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the 

corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current 

third-class medical certificate. 

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator's 

qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner 

consistent with how the UAS \\!ill be operated under the exemption, including evasive and 

emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, 

vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner 

consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.5l(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator's 

PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may 

only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and 

experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered 

nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from 

nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defmed in 14 C.F.R. § 

All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If 

flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to 

proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not 

authorized. 

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as 

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

23 
that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with 

a NOT AM as required by the operator's COA. The letter of agreement with the airport 

management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

21. The UA may 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. 

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in 

accordance with the operating documents. 

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies in accordance with the operating documents. 

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and 

forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed 

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

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of 

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

exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman 

(NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the 

operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in 

the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder 

requirements. 

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by 

serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have 

identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, 

Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for 

operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications 

Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements. 

28. The documents required for 14 C.F .R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to 

the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is 

operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any 

law enforcement official upon request. 

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation 

operations and activities at all times. 

30. The UA may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

24 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

j 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

} 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

' ) 

' ) 

' ) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

l 

/ 

\ 

j 

1 

/ 
' ;

\ 

J 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

) ' 

) 

) 

\, 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

) 

I 

J 

) 

' ) 

\ 

J 

) 

\, 

/ 

I 

J 

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons 

(persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, 

and structures unless: 

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating 

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

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

arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 

feet ofthe UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; 

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

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

permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of 

operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an 

undue hazard, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons 

do not present an undue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a). 

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property 

with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted. 

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or 

vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must 

be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. 

Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 

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

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) 

And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

Bruce C. Dozier submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 

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

AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting 

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

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, 

including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from 

25 
people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

Considering Bruce C. Dozier's proposed area of operations, the operating 

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

requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11 062); and the 

airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS, 

Bruce C. Dozier submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially 

certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Bruce C. Dozier's 

specific proposed flight operations. 

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

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

11062,11063,11064,11065,11066, 11067, 11080, 11109,11110,11112, 11136,11138,11150, 

11153,11156,11158,11159,11160, 11161). 

Bruce C. Dozier will not allow any PIC to operate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour 

requirements or the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS training and currency 

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition 

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

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

structures. 

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

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

26 

\ 

) 

1 

) 

) 

) 

'1 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

;J 

\ 

;J 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

;J 

' ) 

\ 

j 

\ 

J 

) 
) 

) 

) 

i 

/ 

) 

' ' J 

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

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

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

(for currency purposes). 

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight 

experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an 

equivalent level of safety during Bruce C. Dozier's proposed operations. The Administrator 

has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with 

applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: 

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the 

purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated 

and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS 

rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. 

Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and 

logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model ofUAS 

to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these 

minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and 

model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time and the 10 hours may be 

included in the total25 hours ofUAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour 

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

(for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements 

in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills 

necessary to safely conduct the petitioner's proposed operations. The FAA also finds that 

prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable 

regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building 

flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required 

flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is 

required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 

91.119. 

Accordingly, Bruce C. Dozier will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC 

to operate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS unless that PIC has 

27 
demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is 

able to safely operate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS in a manner 

consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

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

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

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

because prior to every flight, Bruce C. Dozier will ensure that the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS's compliance with its 

operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. 

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

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

ExemptionNos.11062, 11063,11064,11065,11066,11067,11080,11109,11110,11112, 

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

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

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

because the altitude information of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS will 

be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data 

link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and 

altitude. This altitude information, combined with Bruce C. Dozier's operation of the Parrot 

AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet 

AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information 

28 

\ 

i 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

\. 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

\. 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 
\ 

/ 

' ) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

I 

/ 

will be generated by GPS and sonic sensing equipment installed onboard the aircraft. 

Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UAS at 

ground level. 

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

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

Nos. 11062,11063,11064,11065,11066,11067,11080,11109,11112,11136,11138, 

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

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.15l(b) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 

C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the Parrot AR.2 Drone 

Elite Edition UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of 

the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Bruce C. Dozier will ensure that he will safely 

operate the battery powered Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS during daylight hours in 

VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 6.0 minutes to the first 

point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.0 

minutes. 

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications ofthe Parrot AR.2 Drone 

Elite Edition UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the 

proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F .R. Section 

91.151(b) .. 

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 

establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and 

29 
operating limitations of the U AS is considered. Relief has been granted for manned 

aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including 

Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief 

from Section 91.151 specific to UAs, in circumstimces similar, in all material respects, to 

those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 

11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 

11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & 

(b)Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

In seeking this exemption, Bruce C. Dozier submits that the equivalent level of 

safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by 

Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met 

because Bruce C. Dozier will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, 

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

prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite 

Edition GPS User Guide). Furthermore, Bruce C. Dozier will document and maintain all maintenance 

records for the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS. 

Since the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS will be inspected as 

prescribed by the operating documents, Bruce C. Dozier will maintain the equivalent level 

of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(l), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS User Guide is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a UAS 

Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit D. 

30 

1 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\. 

J 

\ 

) 

' I 
\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

/ 

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Bruce C. Dozier will use 

trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the U AS using 

the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents. 

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by 

Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the Pan-ot AR.Drone 2.0 

Elite Edition GPS UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be 

documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. 

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is 

not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the 

UAS are considered. 

In consideration ofBruce C. Dozier's proposed operating limitations, the operating 

documents, and the technical aspects of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS, Bruce 

C. Dozier submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 

C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA 

has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to 

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

11109,11110,11112,11136,11138,11150, 11153,11156,11157,11158,11159,11160, 11161). 

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation. 

In accordance with Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

(FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Bruce C. Dozier requests that the 

31 
FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite 

Edition UAS, which contains such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary 

establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F .R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 

C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAS for the 

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

States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering 

whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat 

to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without 

airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established 

for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS. 

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.P.R. 

§ 21.16, for operation of the Parrot AR.Drone.O Elite Edition GPS UAS, sine the 

airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F .R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety 

standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled 

Special Conditions, states the following: 

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain 

adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller 

\ 

J 

) 

' ' / 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he ) 

prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special 

conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety 

standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to 

establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations. 

See 14 C.P.R. § 21.16. 

\ 

j 

32 
\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

/ 

\, 

) 

) 

) 

) 

' J 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

I 

Therefore, in accordance with PMRA Section 333 and 14 C.P.R.§ 21.16, the P AA 

may prescribe special conditions for Parrot's intended operation of the Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite 

Edition GPS UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to 

establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.P.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 

C.P.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) 

& (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). 

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

From Which Bruce C. Dozier Seeks Exemption: 

Bruce C. Dozier seeks exemptionfrom 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}(l), 91.409(a}(l) & (a)(2), 

and 91.417(a) & (b). 

A BriefDescription Of The Nature Of The Exemption Bruce C. Dozier Seeks: 

This exemption will permit Bruce C. Dozier to commercially operate an Unmanned 

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

certain areas of the United States. 

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Bruce C. 

Dozier's Request. 

H. 

This Petition is made pursuant to the P AA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

(PMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain 

UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Bruce C. Dozier's request for exemption 

may be granted pursuant to the authority ofPMRA Section 333 and 14 C.P.R. Part 11,as 

set forth above. 

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

create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national 

security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness 

33 
certification. 

As discussed in detail above, Bruce C. Dozier will operate the Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite 

Edition GPS 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. 

CONCLUSION 

As set forth herein, Bruce C. Dozier seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 

11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), 

which will permit safe operation of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS 

commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, 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 Bruce C. Dozier to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the Parrot 

AR.2 Drone Elite Edition UAS commercially within the NAS. 

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

Modernization and Reform Act of2012, Section 333, Bruce C. Dozier 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)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Bruce C. Dozier to operate the Parrot AR.2 Drone Elite 

Edition UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over 

certain areas of the United States. 

34 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\, 

) 

I 

; 

\ 

) 

l 

/ 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

1 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 
\ 

) 

' ) 

) 

' ) 

) 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) ' 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

) 

Dated: May 20,2015 

Appendices: 

Respectfully submitted, 

Bruce C. Dozier 

Bruce C. Dozier 

3120 Junction Hwy. 

Ste. C 

Ingram, Texas 

Tel: (830) 377-8821 

A- Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS UAS User Guide 

B- AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition UAS Specifications Sheet 

C- Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS Specifications Sheet 

D - Monthly Maintenance Log 

35 
APPENDIX-A 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

ROBUST STRUCTURE 

Trying your most daring tricks won't even 

challenge this cutting edge design which is 

made to last. 

Carbon fiber tubes : Total weight 3 80g with 

outdoor hull, 420g with indoor hull 

High grade 30% fiber charged nylon plastic 

parts 

Foam to isolate the inertial center from the 

engines' vibration 

EPP hull injected by a sintered metal mold 

MOTORS 

Fly high. Fly fast. Far away from the ground. 

4 bmshless inmnner motors. 14.5W 28,500 

RMP 

Micro ball bearing 

Low noise Nylatron gears for 118.75 propeller 

reduct or 

Tempered steel propeller shaft 

Self-lubrificating bronze bearing 

Specific high propelled drag for great 

Liquid Repellent Nano-Coating on ultrasound maneuverability 

sensors 

Fully reparable: All parts and instructions for 

repairing available on the internet 

36 

8 MIPS A VR CPU per motor controller 

3 elements 1000 mAIH LiPo rechargeable 

battery (Autonomy: 12 minutes) 

Emergency stop controlled by software 

Fully reprogrammable motor controller 

Water resistant motor's electronic controller 

\ 

; 

' ) 

' ) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

j 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

1 

) 

\, 

) 

) 

) 

1 

/ 

1 

/ 

\ 

; 

\ 

! 
'\ 

) 

) 

) 

1 

j 

'\ 

) 

1 

; 

' \ 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

'\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

; 

ELECTRONIC ASSISTANCE 

AR.Drone 2.0 on-board technology gives you 

extreme precision control and automatic 

stabilization features. 

lGHz 32 bit ARM Cortex A8 processor with 

800MHz video DSP TMS320DMC64x 

Linux 2.6.32 

1 Gbit DDR2 RAM at 200MHz 

USB 2.0 high speed for extensions 

Wi-Fi b,g,n 

3 axis gyroscope 2000°/second precision 

3 axis accelerometer +-50mg precision 

3 axis magnetometer 6° precision 

Pressure sensor +/- 1 0 Pa precision 

Ultrasound sensors for ground altitude 

measurement 

60 fps vertical QVGA camera for ground 

speed measurement 

37 

HD VIDEO RECORDING 

Get high definition live video streaming to 

your smartphone or tablet as you are flying. 

See a clean, sharp image just as if you were in 

the pilot seat. 

HD Camera. 720p 30fps 

Wide angle lens : 92° diagonal 

H264 encoding base profile 

Low latency streaming 

Video storage on the fly with the remote 

device 

JPEGphoto 

Video storage on the fly with Wi-Fi directly 

on your remote device or on a USB key 
APPENDIX-B 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS Manufacturer's User guide 

Bruce C. Dozier only utilizes safe and reliable Parrot AR.2 Drone Elie Edition. Parrot is an industry 

leader in small UAS production. Parrot UAs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the 

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

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

predetermined and set distance (Director Mode). In addition, FreeFlight software provides real-time 

altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices). 

38 

\ 

; 

\ 

i 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

', 

/ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 
1 

) 

l r ) 

'\ 

) 

\ 

j 

' ) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

'I 

) 

) 

) 

l 

) 

-, 

j 

\ 

j 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

1 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 
' J 

) 

) 

) 

) 

} ' 

) 

' ) 

) 

J 

\ 

} 

\ 

) 

' ) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

/ 

! 

j 

) 

\, 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

/ 
I 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

') 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

j 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

') 

/ 

1 

j 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

"!I 

.-_ .; 

·'' ,. ' ~ 1 I 

lit 

IH:.tti 

,f' 

'I(' ' ',", 

_.il. 

l'fc. 

.-J>" ~- •[1 t' 
I r :o rl<': 

\ 

} 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) ' 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

j 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

J 

' ) 

) 

) 

) 

1 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

l 

j 

\ 

J 
) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

I 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

It 

Read the following warning before you or your child play with the AR.Drone. Failing to do so may 

cause injury. 

Seizure warning 

Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, 

such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before; 

Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition 

should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play 

video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following 

symptoms: convulsions, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, altered vision, involuntary 

movements, disorientation. 

To reduce the likehood of a seizure when playing video games: 

../Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. 

../ Play video games on the smallest available television screen. 

../ Do not play if you are tired or need to sleep. 

../ Play in a well-lit room (indoor) or area (outdoor). 

../Take an 10 to 15 minute break every hour. 

Repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain 

Playing video games can make your muscles, joint, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these 

instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain; 

../ avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate 

play; 
./take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it; 

./ if your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for 

several hours before playing again; 

./ if you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after paly, stop playing and 

see a doctor. 

Magnets 

Not suitable for children under the age of 14. This product contains small magnets. If swallowed, the 

magnets may stick together in the intestines and cause serious injury. Consult a doctor immediately 

if the magnets are swallowed. 

Use and maintenance 

AR.Drone is not suitable for use by children under 14 years of age. 

To fly the AR.Drone 2.0 indoors install the hull with guard rings in order to protect the AR.Drone 2.0 

in case of collision with any object. 

You should keep the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in sight at all times when operating it, in order, among 

others, to avoid injuries or damages to people, animals or property. 

The use of the AR.Drone 2.0 is some public areas (for instance train stations, trains, airports, 

aircrafts, etc.} may be prohibited. You should check whether the use of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 is 

permitted before using it in public areas or public transport. 

Always use your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 bearing in mind other people's privacy. 

When rotating, the propellers of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 could cause injury to people, animals and 

property. You should not touch the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 when propellers are rotating and should wait 

until the propellers have completely stopped before handling the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0. 

You should ensure that no-one is standing nearer than 1 meter (1 yard} from the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 

when in operation and that at all times you keep a sufficient distance between the propellers and 

any person, animal or property. 

You must keep the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 away from high voltage power lines, trees, buildings and any 

other potentially dangerous or hazardous areas. 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) ' 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

/ 

\ 

J 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

1 

J 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

J 
\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\, 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

} 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

; 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0's performance may be affected or significantly reduced and your Parrot 

AR.Drone 2.0 irreversibly damaged if: 

you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in unfavourable meteorological conditions (including but not limited 

to rain, wind, snow, fog, etc) or if visual conditions are not sufficient (e.g. operation of the Parrot 

AR.Drone 2.0 by night); 

../you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in wet conditions (e.g. you should not land the Parrot AR.Drone 

2.0 on water or on a wet surface); 

../you allow sand or dust to penetrate the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0; 

../you obstruct the engine's air vents; 

../you use spare parts and accessories other than those specified by Parrot, or 

../ you use the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 near strong magnetic fields, radio waves or areas with strong 

radiations (this may prevent the camera of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 from operating correctly). You 

should also avoid using your Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 in areas subject to Wi-Fi® networks (such as for 

instance internet Wi-Fi routers or boxes etc.). This may create interferences that could reduce 

the performance of the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0. 

Warning on invasion of privacy 

Recording and circulating an image of an individual may constitute an infringement of their image 

and privacy for which you could be liable. Ask for authorisation before filming individuals, 

particularly if you want to keep your recordings and/or circulate images on the Internet or any other 

medium. Do not circulate a degrading image or one which could undermine the reputation or dignity 

of an individual. The use of the AR.Drone 2.0 for surveillance or espionage is strictly forbidden and 

could result in your prosecution under the law. Check that your use of the cameras on board the 

AR.Drone 2.0 complies with the legal provisions on the protection of privacy. 
Battery 

Warning 

Lithium Polymer batteries are extremely hazardous and liable to cause serious injuries to persons or 

property. The user accepts liability for the use of a Lithium Polymer battery. As the manufacturer and 

the distributor cannot ensure the battery is used correctly (charging, discharging, storage, etc.), they 

cannot be held liable for damages caused to persons or property. 

In the event of battery leakage, avoid the liquid coming into contact with skin and eyes. In case of 

contact with the skin, wash copiously with soap and water. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse 

copiously with cold water and consult a doctor. If you notice a suspicious smell or noise or observe 

smoke around the charger, disconnect it immediately. 

Non-compliance with the instructions below could result in gas being given off, fire, electric shock or 

an explosion. 

Charging 

The Parrot battery shall only be used together with the Parrot charger. Examine the charger regularly 

for damage to the plug, enclosure or other parts. Never use a damaged charger. Never charge a 

swollen battery, a leaky battery or one which has been damaged. Do not use the AR.Drone charger 

to charge any other battery than the provided rechargeable battery. 

Do not overcharge the battery. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger. Do 

not put the device back in the charger once charging has finished. You risk causing overheating. 

Do not charge the battery near inflammable materials or on an inflammable surface (carpet, wooden 

flooring, wooden furniture, etc.) or conducting surface. Do not leave the battery unattended during 

charging. 

Never charge the device immediately after use while it is still hot. Let it cool down to room 

temperature. Do not charge the battery while it is still connected to the AR.Drone. 

Batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. 

Do not cover your product or its charger while the battery is charging. 

Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the item. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed 

from the item before being charged. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. 

\ 

I 

J 

\ 

) 

c ' 

) 

I 

) 

' ) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

1 

) 

1 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

) 

' ) 

) 

I 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

_) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

J 
) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

Recharge the battery at a temperature of between ooc and 40oC. 

Usage and storage 

Do not use the battery if the plastic cover has been torn or compromised in any way. Do not insert or 

remove the battery while the power is on. Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock. 

Never use a swollen battery or a leaky battery, or one which is damaged or giving off a unusual 

odour. 

Keep the battery out of the reach of children. 

Do not expose the battery to heat or dispose of a fire. Do not allow the battery to come into contact 

with any kind of liquid. Do not leave your device out in the rain or near a source of moisture. Do not 

put the battery in a microwave oven or in a pressurised container. 

Do not attempt to dismantle, pierce, distort or cut the battery and do not attempt to repair the 

battery. Do not place any heavy objects on the battery or charger. Avoid dropping the battery. 

Do not clean the charger with a solvent, denatured alcohol or other inflammable solvents. 

It is essential to avoid short circuits. Avoid direct contact with the electrolyte contained within the 

battery. The electrolyte and electrolysis vapours are harmful to health. 

Keep your device at ambient temperature. Do not expose your device to extreme temperatures. Do 

not subject your device to large temperature variations. Do not place your product near a source of 

heat. 

Remove the battery when you are not using the device. 

Disconnect the charger when you are not charging the battery. 

Battery disposal 

Discarding batteries in your general household waste can be harmful to the environment. Damaged 

or unusable batteries must be disposed of in a container specially reserved for this purpose. When 

disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations. For further information 

contact your local solid waste authority. 
Domestic animals 

Avoid using the AR.Drone 2.0 around domestic animals, particularly pet dogs. The AR.Drone 2.0 

incorporates an ultrasound altimeter (emission frequency: 40kHz). Ultrasonic waves are known to 

disturb certain domestic animals, most especially dogs. Using the AR.Drone 2.0 in the company of a 

dog may lead to it behaving erratically or perhaps even dangerously. 

1 

/ 

\ 

j 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

' ; 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 
: 

I 

I 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

i 

/ 

I 

/ 

i 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

! 

) 

1 

/ 

Before you begl ·n 

Contents o f the packaging 

AR.Drone 2.0 

I . ·--

Hull wt "th guard rings ) 

(for indoor use 

Hull withou . t g ) uard rings 

(for outdoor use 
('frJote : Rernove the adhesive the Omne 2.01 the the 2 hulls. 

Detection target 

Keep the provided detection target. You will need it to play AR.Drone and AR.Rescue 2. 

Downloading the application 

Login to the App Store5M and download the free application 

Free Flight. 

Battery 

Recharging the battery 

1. Select the adapter corresponding 

connect it to the charger. 

2. Connect the battery to the charger and then plug the charger 

into the main power supply. 

The charging time for the battery is 1 hour 30 minutes. 

Nate: 0 

) 

' / 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\, 

j 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

i 

j 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

) 
) 

\ 

) 

i 

/ 

\ 

/ 

1 

/ 

) ' 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

I 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

Installing the battery 

1. Insert the battery into the appropriate compartment. 

2. Make sure that it is correctly secured by using the 

attachment mechanism. 

3. Connect it to the AR.Drone 2.0. 

Checking the battery charge of the Smart phone 

In order to use the AR.Drone 2.0 under optimal conditions, make sure that your Smartphone's battery 

is fully charged. A weak or medium battery charge can lead to poorer performance of the AR.Drone 

2.0 (responsiveness to commands, quality of the video feed, etc.). 

Indoor usage 

cr 

• Install the hull with the guard rings in order to protect the AR.Drone 2.0 if it collides with another 

object. 

• Place the AR.Drone 2.0 in the middle of a room (4m x 4m minimum) without obstacles. Step back 

to a distance of 1 metre behind the device (the front of the device is easy to identify because of 
the camera). 

• Tap the Training mode button. In the Settings panel of the Free Flight application, deactivate the 

and · .• · options. 

OUTDOOR FLIGHT OUTDOOR HULL 

Outdoor usage 

• Install the hull without the guard rings. 

• Set the AR.Drone 2.0 on a flat dry surface in an area without any obstacles. Step back to a 

distance of 1 metre behind the device (the front of the device is easy to identify because of the 

camera). 

• Tap the Training mode button. In the Settings panel of the Free Flight application, activate the 

. and i options. 

• Do not use the AR.Drone 2.0 in unfavourable meteorological conditions (rain, strong wind, snow) 

or if visibility conditions are inadequate (at night). Although the automatic pilot can compensate 

for some turbulence caused by wind, avoid flying the AR.Drone 2.0 in wind conditions of over 15 

km/h. 

r 

\ 

; 

'\ 

j 

' ) 

'\ 

) 

) 

'\ 

) 

) 

' ) 

) 

\ 

.J 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

/ 
) 

\ 

) 

i 

/ 

\ 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

_) 

\ 

/ 

'Nell be 

This 

Connection 

Connecting the Smart phone to the AR.Drone 2.0 

1. Remove the hull and insert the battery in the AR.Drone 

2.0. Make sure the battery belt is fastened and connect 

the battery to the AR.Drone 2.0. 

2. Wait until the motors initialise. 

3. On your Smartphone, perform a search for available WiFi® networks. To do so, tap the Training mode button and 

select c. c , , 

>The list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. 

4. Select "ardrone2". 

5. Wait for your Smartphone to establish a connection with the AR.Drone 2.0 Wi-Fi network. This 

connection is usually indicated by the appearance of the Wi-Fi logo on the screen of your 

Sma rtphone. 

6. Launch the Free Flight application. 

>The welcome screen appears. You are connected. 

Note : Once betllveen 

Using the AR.Drone 2.0 with another Smart phone 

If you wish to use the AR.Drone 2.0 with another Smartphone than the first one connected to it, you 

need to make sure that the option is deactivated. 
If the : ·, option is activated, the connection between the AR.Drone 2.0 and any other 

Smartphone will not be possible. 

To deactivate the option: 

1. Launch Free Flight. 

2. Tap the Training mode button and press ' 

3. Press the button. 

4. Deactivate the option. 

PAIRING ( *•'48 

LED colours 

The LED lights (light emitting diodes) are the little red or green lights on the device. There are 2 

types of LED on the AR.Drone 2.0: 

-the 4 motor LEOs located close to the propellers 

-the system LED located on the belly of the AR.Drone 2.0. 

Motor LEOs 

LED behaviour 

The 4 LEOs are red 

Each LED flashes red 

one after the other 

The 4 LEOS flash green 

The 2 front LEOs are green 

The 2 rear LEOs are red 

Meaning 

Power is connected 

A problem has occurred 

The motors are starting up. 

The AR.Drone 2.0 is currently taking off or landing. 

The AR.Drone 2.0 is currently flying. These colours 

easy for you to distinguish the front and the rear 

AR.Drone 2.0 (when at a distance from the device). 

make it 

of the 

) 

., 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

'\ 

j 

\ 

j 

\ 

j 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

l 

/ 

'\ 

) 
'· ) 

) 

) 

'\ 

I 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

System lED 

Wait for 20 seconds after having connected the battery to the AR.Drone 2.0, then check the colour of 

the system LED. 

If the LED is green, you can take off. 

If after 20 seconds the LED is either red or orange, disconnect then reconnect the battery. 

In the event of problems 

Checking the IP address of the AR.Drone 2.0 

Check that the IP address appears on the AR.Drone 2.0 network. To do this, select 

and then press the arrow. to the right of the network "ardrone2". 

An IP address starting with 192.168.1.X should appear in the IP field. 

If the IP address starts with 169, it will not be possible to establish a 

connection between the Smartphone and the AR.Drone 2.0. 

IPAddress 

IPAddress 

192.168.'1.2 

v 

169.254.131.172 

X 

' This incorrect IP address may be due to several problems (AR.Drone 2.0 already in use with another 

j 

) Smartphone, Wi-Fi signal disturbed ... ). Refer to our FAQ for more information. 

) 

Deactivating the Pairing option 

) If you wish to use the AR.Drone 2.0 with another Smartphone than the first one connected to it, you 

) need to make sure that the I - _ option is deactivated. 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

If the option is activated, the connection between the AR.Drone 2.0 and any other 

Smartphone will not be possible. 

To deactivate the ·- option: 

1. Launch Free Flight. 

2. Tap the Training mode button and press 
3. Press the button. 

4. Deactivate the option. 

PAIRING ( *•'il 

Restarting the AR.Drone 2.0 

To restart the AR.Drone 2.0, just disconnect and reconnect the battery. 

Wait until the system LED turns green. 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

} 

.'\ 

J 

) 

\ 

; 

) 

j 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 
\ 

; 

\ 

} 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

-) 

) 

) 

l 

j 

) 

l 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

' ) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

1 

) 

\ 

/ 

light 

Free Flight is the basic application: it allows you to control the AR.Drone 2.0 from your Smartphone. 

It will help you learn how to perform basic movements (up, down, turn, back, forward, etc.). 

Note: to the t1R Drone 2.0 
Before you begin 

Hand positions on the Smartphone 

The position of your hands on the 

Smartphone may have an effect on 

the strength of the Wi-Fi signal. 

lEDs colours 

\t 

v 

Check the colour of the system LED located on the bottom side of the AR.Drone 2.0. 

Settings 

1. Run Free FfirJht and press ~: '' , 

2. Press the 0 button. 

3. Make sure that the AR.Drone 2.0 is settled on a flat surface before pressing on 

··~-

4. Select the hull that is currently installed on the AR.Drone 2.0 (indoor or outdoor) and then the 

type of flight (indoor or outdoor) that you wish to make. 

Piloting · 

Run Free Flight then press to use the AR.Drone 2.0 in free flight mode. 

>The video feed from the AR.Drone 2.0's forward-facing camera will appear on the screen of your 

Smartphone. 

' ) 

) 

' ) 

' ) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

' ) 

\ 

j 

) 

) 

) ' 

) ' 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

1 

/ 
\ 

; 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

1 

j 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

Interface 

1- Taking off 

Press the 4ji§J.Ii4 key. 

The motors will start and the AR.Drone 2.0 will automatically position itself at an altitude of 

between 50 em and 1m. 

2- Movements 

Slide the joystick to the right to pivot the AR.Drone 2.0 to the right. Slide the joystick to the left to 

pivot the AR.Drone 2.0 to the left. 
'"-. 

\ 

(3' 

I~ . ._ . ' ' 

. . ' 

\ . 

···-~·--------·--··- --- - ---·--------- . ----------

Slide the joystick up to make the AR.Drone 2.0 climb. Slide the joystick down to make the AR.Drone 

2.0 descend. 

--------------- ---·--------------- (-

I 

--- - ---- ------------·--''\ I 

i 

;;-J' '.TI 

~-----'~------_1-------------~~----~----~J ____ ~ 3- Homepage 

Press the ~button to return to the main menu. The AR.Drone 2.0 will automatically stabilise. 

Press on to regain control of the AR.Drone 2.0. 

4- Battery level 

The battery charge indicator 0 indicates the remaining charge on the AR.Drone 2.0 battery. 

Battery life is around 12 minutes. 

The indicator will display red 0 when the battery is weak. When the battery charge is too weak, 

you are invited to land the AR.Drone 2.0. If you do not, the AR.Drone 2.0 will land itself 

automatically. 

) 

) 

) 

J 

' j 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\, 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 
\ 

I 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

inodvertent contact the AR.Drone 2.0 vvith person/ dornestic 

end that you the 2. OS as 

5- Settings 

Press the button to access AR.Drone 2.0 settings. Refer to the Settings section for more 

information. 

6- Network status 

The icon shows the status of the Wi-Fi connection between your Smartphone and the AR.Drone 

2.0. The number of bars displayed is proportional to the quality of the connection. 

7 - Emergency button 

Press the button only in case of emergency ! If you press the button, the 

engines will shut off and the AR.Drone 2.0 will fall out of the air. In most cases, landing the 

AR.Drone 2.0 is a better solution. 

8- Switching cameras 

Press the button to change the view of the AR.Drone 2.0 and switch between the front camera 

and vertical camera. 

9- Video 

Press the ~record video button. Videos can be recorded in your Smartphone's memory or on a USB 

flash drive connected to the AR.Drone 2.0. 

fi 

To record your videos on a USB flash drive: 
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the AR.Drone 2.0. Ensure the USB 

flash drive connected to the AR.Drone 2.0 has more than 100MB 

of free space: video recording cannot take place if the space 

available is less than 100MB. 

Note: 128 a 

2. In the settings for Free Flight, enable the 

>The recorded videos will then be stored on your USB flash drive 

in .mp4 format. 

OU.fl:l The counter at the side of the USB logo shows the recording time remaining. The counter 

changes to red when there is only 30 seconds' recording time left. An error message is displayed 

when there is not enough free space on the USB flash drive connected to the AR.Drone 2.0 to record 

a video. 

To record videos on your Smartphone: disable the 

Flight. 

in the settings for Free 

You can afterwards recover videos recorded in the Smartphone memory by selecting 

from the main menu. Refer to the Managing photos and videos section for more information. 

can re-trieve your to 

10- Photo 

Press the button to take a photo. 

You can then retrieve these photos by selecting from the main menu. Refer to the 

Managing photos and videos section for more information. 

11- Altitude 

The : icon shows the AR.Drone 2.0 altitude. 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

' ) 

\, 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

! / 

\ 

) 

) 
\ 

J 

\ 

J 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

J 

) 

\ 

j 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

12- Speed 

The icon shows the AR.Drone 2.0 speed. 

landing 

Make sure that the AR.Drone 2.0 is directly above a flat, dry and unobstructed surface and then 

press on the button Of.!i!.@A . 

Autopilot 

• If you remove your finger from the Smartphone screen, the autopilot fixes the AR.Drone 2.0's 

position and keeps it in hover flight. 

• If you receive a phone call or an SMS while you are using the AR.Drone 2.0, the AR.Drone 2.0 will 

automatically land. If you accept the phone call or open the SMS, the flight application will close. 

If you refuse the call or do not open the SMS, you may continue using the AR.Drone 2.0. 

• If the distance between the AR.Drone 2.0 and the Smartphone becomes too large {approximately 

over 50 metres, depending on the Wi-Fi environment), then the two devices may disconnect from 

each other. If this happens, do not close the application on the Smartphone but move closer to 

the AR.Drone 2.0. 

Error messages 

Refer to our FAQs for more information on error messages for the AR.Drone 2.0. 

Settings 

Press the button to access AR.Drone 2.0 settings. Refer to the Settings section for more 

information. 
Pairing 

If you want to use your AR.Drone 2.0 with a Smartphone other than the initial one connected to the 

AR.Drone 2.0, the ':: i , option must be disabled. If the 

Smartphone may connect to your AR.Drone 2.0. 

option is enabled, no other 

PAIRING 

Network name 

The option lets you change the name by which the AR.Drone 2.0 will be 

known by your Smartphone and other Wi-Fi peripherals. 

AR.DRONE NETWORK NAME ardrone2 

Note.· The AR.Drone 2. network name may letters, and underscores ") I+ • n. 

ust not 32 characters 

Interface opacity 

The option : , 

on Free Flight. 

,- lets you change the transparency levels of the AR.Drone 2.0 controls 

The lower the opacity level, the less visible the controls will be. 

INTERFACE OPACITY •1!·••••8J••IEI•::J•I 

USB recording 

The option· lets you define where video recordings will be stored. 

USB RECORD 

Note: Ta maintain a Wi-Fi we on a USB 

Enable the option to record your videos on the USB flash drive connected to the 

AR.Drone 2.0. Disable the option to record videos on your Smartphone. 

) 

) 

' I 

/ 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

) 

I 

) 

) 

\ 

} 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

j 

\ 

j 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

j 

\ 

j 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

j 

) 
) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

' ) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\, 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

Note: E that the USB drive to the . Drone 2 has at 100 space 

uch os 

Automatic recording 

The option, activated by default, allows you to automatically record a video each time 

the AR.Drone 2.0 takes off. 

AUTO RECORD 

Flip enabled 

To use the Flip function of the AR.Drone 2.0, press twice on the 

screen of your Smartphone. The .. ~·option must be enabled. 

FLIP ENABLED ( i•)iji 

Note:: the /eve! 

Flip orientation 

w 

To select the Flip orientation according to the camera axis, press the Vbutton. 

FLIP ORIENTATION 

Altitude limit 

The option . restricts the maximum altitude the AR.Drone 2.0 may reach. When the 

AR.Drone 2.0 is on the point of exceeding this limit, it will automatically return to the selected 

height. 

ALTITUDE LIMIT 

3m 
Max vertical speed 

The option • lets you define the maximum speed with which the AR.Drone 2.0 can 

travel vertically upwards or downwards. Slide the cursor to the right to increase this speed. 

Max rotation speed 

The option ···• lets you define the speed of rotation of the AR.Drone 2.0. Slide the 

cursor to the right to increase this speed. 

ROTATION SPEED MAX ~:: ~ 350 • 

Max tilt angle 

The option lets you define the maximum tilt angle which the AR.Drone 2.0 can 

assume when moving forwards or backwards. 

If this value is high, the pitch of the AR.Drone 2.0 will be larger. If this value is low, the pitch of the 

AR.Drone 2.0 will be smaller. 

Outdoor hull 

The option· 

the 

TILT ANGLE MAX 

12.00 ° 

behaviour. the Drone 2. 

lets you select the hull installed on the AR.Drone 2.0. Enable this option if 

you have installed the outdoor hull (without guard rings) on the AR.Drone 2.0. 

. OUTDOOR HULL ••Ui ) 

Outdoor flight 

The option · lets you select the type of flight that you wish to make with the AR.Drone 

2.0. Enable this option if you wish to use the AR.Drone 2.0 outdoors, especially if there is any wind. 

--'\ 

j 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ ' 

) 

) 

) 

) 

l ·/ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ . 

.J 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

./ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

_) 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 
\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

I 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

J 

OUTDOOR FLIGHT ( *•'4i 

left-handed mode 

The option .! lets you reverse the controls on your Smartphone. 

LEFT-HANDED 

Managing photos and videos 

Viewing 

Select · to access the photos and videos taken with the AR.Drone 2.0 and recorded 

in your Smartphone's memory. 

Press on 

Press on 

to display photos only. 

to display videos only. 

Registering 

Before sharing your photos or videos, you can identify yourself for the whole of your session on Free 

Flight to avoid having to enter your identifiers each time you share. 

To do this: 

1. From the main menu, click _ 

2. Press 

3. Enter your Google identifiers, 

and press 

Note: The is 

garne on Free 

Sharing 

II 

I 

selec~ i 

I 

You(ii!J· 

f~ Picasa 

Remember? ~ Yes No 

You can share your photos and videos on the YouTube and Picasa hosting sites. To do this, you must 
identify yourself using the Google identifiers associated with your YouTube or Picasa accounts. To 

do this: 

1. Select your photo or video. 

2. Enter the required descriptions. (J,Picasa 

3. Define the visibility level of your photo/video: DESCRIPTION 

or _ 

4. Click 

Updating 

Note: Before disconnect your USB 

From the main menu, select: 

drive 

TAGS r;;;;;;~~eacademy, Parrot, ardrone, quadricopter, photo, 

IJPEG, flying camera, AR.Drone Academy, 1 ..... .n~r.::::.-~-!:'J.,:, '"~ .. ~--,~~~~~~-~~~·~'~-

c~ I AR.Drone 

the Orone 2.0 if 

The update starts automatically. At the end of the update process, the AR.Drone 2.0 reboots 

automatically. 

Check the system LED is green. Then exit Free Flight and check whether the connection between the 

AR.Drone 2.0 and your Smartphone has been established. 

SENDING FILE 

SENDING FILE 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\, 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

! 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 
\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ . 

' 

\ 

j 

' ) 

\ 

I 

) 

) 

l 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

\ 

/ 

I 

J 

' ) 

I 

/ 

) 

Dire 

Director mode is available from version 2.4 of Free Flight. To access it, press 

Free Flight main menu. 

AR .. FreeFiight 

or t"node 

in the 

v2.4.3 (11651M) 
Piloting 

Press one of the buttons below to select the camera movement. 

~>;~ _._. 

~<:(ll'f .. · .. ·.· ... •· 

Traveling 

Movement on the horizontal plane 

Hoist 

Movement up/down 

Panorama 

Rotation to the left/right 

Stable mode 

Definition of a fixed point 

You can then define the speed at the bottom 

left of the screen. 

of the AR.Drone 2.0 with conventional control mode at any time. 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

7 

\ 

-~) 

\ 

) 
) 

\ 

) 

.'\ 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

) 

) 

Check the wind direction 

Director mode lets you check the wind direction. To do this: 

1. Press the key IJI 

2. A compass will appear. The wind direction is indicated by the logo 

Settings 

Click the icon to change the Director mode settings. 

Movement settings 

The option lets you define the speed of 

\ 

1 the AR.Drone 2.0 on the horizontal plane. \ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ The option lets you define the speed of the 

\ 

; AR.Drone 2.0 up or down. 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

.J 

I 

.! 

) 

) 

The option ·· lets you define the speed of 

rotation of the AR.Drone 2.0. 

Move the cursors to the right/left to increase/decrease these speeds. 
Video settings 

the the 

The option lets you adjust the brightness of the image. 

The option·. lets you change the intensity of the colors of your photos/videos. 

The option gives realistic colors. Adjust the balance on the color temperature relating 

to the type of light in your photo/video. 

A high temperature gives a dominant yellow/red. A low temperature gives a dominant blue/green. 

The white balance can be controlled automatically (i ), but you can also select a predefined 

setting ( ) or carry out this adjustment manually for greater accuracy(. 

The option, stops the exposure being changed when you move the AR.Drone 2.0 in 

order to take several photos or record a video with the same exposure settings. 

To accurately define the area for which you wish to maintain the exposure settings: 

1. Enable the option 

2. Press the button 

3. Press the button 

Video post-processing 

To access video processing: 

1. Press in the Free Flight main menu. 

2. Select a video. 

Note: The videos recorded vc~ith version 2.4 later) 

beet? The L indicates tl{deo 

3. Press the button+ then ' 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

1 

J 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

j 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

} 

) 

.J 

\ 

) 

\ 

~) 

\ 

j 

\ 

/ 
\, 

J 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

1 

j 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

1 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\, 

j 

The graphic on the bottom left represents the change in stability of the AR.Drone 2.0 during 

recording. 

Move the cursors to select a sequence on the video. 

Select a processing level for stabilization: the higher the stabilization level, the smaller the image. 

Select to quickly see the result after processing. 

To change another sequence, press 
To record a sequence: 

1. Select ,- · 

2. Press the Play button. 

3. Press 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

) 

J 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

} 

' J 

\ 

_) 

1 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

) 
\ 

) 

\ 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

)' 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

,, 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\, 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

\ 

) 

eneral i for ti 

Warning 

You should use the AR.Drone 2.0 safely and responsibly at all times, so as to avoid any damage or 

harm being caused to any person, animal or property next to which you are flying the AR.Drone 2.0. 

In this respect you should ensure that you always operate the AR.Drone 2.0 in compliance with this 

Quick Start Guide and our Safe Use of the AR.Drone 2.0 instructions. Parrot also reminds you that 

you should not use the AR.Drone 2.0 for any unauthorised or unlawful purposes, as you will 

otherwise be fully liable for any loss or damage caused as a result of such unauthorised use. 

In particular, you should comply with any applicable data protection laws and refrain from operating 

the AR.Drone 2.0 in any way that could interfere with any other person's privacy. PARROT shall not 

be responsible for any consequences arising from the use of the product or the use of this guide, nor 

shall Parrot be responsible for any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly 

from the use of the product or the information contained in this guide. 

Warranty 

Without prejudice to any applicable statutory warranty, Parrot warrants that the AR.Drone 2.0 will be 

free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12-months from the initial date of 

purchase (excluding consumables which are warranted during 6 months from the initial date of 

purchase) upon presentation of proof of purchase to the retailer or to Parrot (including the date and 

place of purchase, product serial number). Return to retailer is not applicable in the USA- return 

shall be made to Parrot. 

During the contractual warranty period, any defective product should be returned in its original 

packaging to the retailer's or Parrot's after-sales service. After inspection of the product, Parrot will, 

at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the defective part or product, excluding any other 

indemnification of any nature. 
Parrot's warranty does not cover: 

,/'defects due to damage caused by an accidental collision orfall; 

,/'defects due to abnormal use of the product or if spare parts have been installed without 

following the recommendations and instructions provided by Parrot in this guide or on 

www.parrot.com or if the AR.Drone 2.0 has been customised by the end-user; 

,/'defects caused by repairs carried out by the end-user or an unauthorised third party, except 

spare parts provided by PARROT; 

,/'defects due to the use of spare parts not provided by PARROT in the original packaging.the use 

of spare parts not approved by Parrot, in particular, the use of batteries not approved by Parrot 

(genuine Parrot batteries can be identified by their hologram); 

,!'defects caused by any reason other than a defect in material or workmanship 

,!'the gradual power loss of the Parrot rechargeable battery (086x) over time, which does not 

constitute as a defect in material or workmanship, 

If upon technical tests being carried out any product is found non defective (in particular an analysis 

of the flight data from the last 30 seconds of flight- results available upon request) we reserve the 

right to return such product to the sender at the sender's cost and to levy a charge to cover Parrot's 

technical test fees. Upon expiration of the 12-month warranty period or if the defect is not covered 

by the warranty, any defective product can be returned to Parrot's after-sales service in order to be 

repaired or for a defective part to be replaced at the sender's costs. Repair will be carried out only 

after acceptance of the corresponding quotation. 

Except in relation to consumables, spare parts are subject to a 12 month warranty and are subject to 

the same terms and conditions as those described above. 

The warranty does not cover: damage to non Parrot products, including devices used to operate the 

AR.Drone 2.0. 

Modifications 

The explanations and specifications in this guide are given for information only and may be modified 

at any time without prior notice. The latest version of this Quick Start Guide will however be 

\ 

/ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

) 

\ 

J 

I 

J 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

l 

/ 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 
\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\, 

) 

,, 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\. 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

j 

! 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

) 

J 

\ 

/ 

) 

J 

) 

) 

) 

available from our website at www.parrot.com. The explanations and specifications contained in 

this guide are deemed to be correct at the time of printing. 

Although the utmost care has been taken when writing this guide, in order to provide you with 

information which is as accurate as possible. Parrot shall not be held responsible for any 

consequences resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein. 

Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any 

restrictions and without any obligation to notify users. As part of our ongoing objective to upgrade 

and improve our products, the product that you have purchased may therefore differ slightly from 

the model described in this guide. 

Disposal of this product at the end of its life 

At the end of this product's life, please do not dispose of this product in your general household 

waste. Instead, in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from 

uncontrolled waste disposal, please dispose of this product separately in accordance with your local 

laws and regulation. 

For more information on the separate collection systems for waste electrical and electronic 

equipment that are available for consumers, near your home, free of charge, please contactyour 

local municipality authority. You can also contact the retailer from which you purchased your 

AR.Drone 2.0 - he might have put in place recycling services or he may be part of a specific 

recycling scheme. 

This product will be then treated in an environmentally sound manner at a licensed recycling plant 

and its components will be recovered, recycled or reused in the most efficient manner, in 

compliance with the requirements of the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 

(2002/96/EC) of 27 January 2003 (as subsequently amended or replaced). 

Declaration of Conformity CE 

Parrot SA, 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under their sole responsibility that 

the product described in this user guide complies with 

technical standards EN 301489-17, EN300328, EN71-1, EN71-2, EN71-3, EN62115 following the 

provision of the Radio Equipment, Telecommunication 
Equipment directive (1999/5/EC R& TTE), and of the General Safety directive (2001/95/EC). 

Trademarks 

Parrot and the Parrot logo are registered trademarks of PARROT SA; AR.Drone 2.0 is a trademark of 

Parrot SA; 

iPhone ®is a trademark of Apple Inc, registered in the USA and in other countries. 

The Wi-Fi Alliance Member Logo is a logo of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 

Wi-Fi ® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. 

All other trademarks mentioned in this guide are protected and are the property of their respective 

owners. 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

) 

) 

' j 

~I 

J 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

' ) 

\ 

) 

) 

1 

/ 

) 

\ 

) 

I j 
\ 

J 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\, 

J 

\ 

J 

\ 

J 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\, 

J 

\ 

/ 

', 

J 

\ 

J 

APPENDIX-C 

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition GPS recorder 

FLIGHT RECORDER 

- Geolocation using the GPS module 

- Select your destination on the map 

- Record flights and videos using 4 Gb Flash 

memones 

-Review your flights modeled in 3D on the 

AR.Drone Academy map 

- Make the AR.Drone 2.0 automatically return 

to its take-off point 

- Improve stability in flight 

NEW CONTROL MODE: "Click & Go" 

- Select the destination on the map 

- Set the altitude and cruise speed 

-Click "GO" 

- The AR.Drone starts its flight (operates 

within the limit ofthe Wi-Fi connection with 

the control device) 

39 
RETURN HOME TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

This new function makes the AR.Drone return Dimensions: 77.7 x 38.3 x 12.5mm 

automatically to its take-off point. 

Weight: 3lg 

The GPS coordinates are recorded at each 

moment which enables the AR.Drone 2.0 to Accuracy: +/- 2 meters 

position itself accurately in space (+I- 2m) 

The signal captured from the satellites can 

vary the location. 

Frequency: 5Hz 

Voltage: 3.3V TBC 

Time To First Fix: 25s maximum 

4Gb Flash memory (allows 2 hours of video to 

be recorded) 

USB Port: Comprises one type A female USB 

port to connect a USB key drive 

40 

) 

) 

\ 

I 

/ 

' ) 

\ 

) 

\, 

/ 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

\ 

) 

\, 

/ 

1 

/ 

\, 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

/ 

I 

) 

) 

\ 

J 

\ 

j 
\ 

; 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

\, 

J 

) 

) 

) 

\ 

j 

UAS: 

Software Updates 

Airframe 

Engines 

Propellers 

Camera Gimbal 

Landing Gear 

Vibration Dampening 

Other: 

APPENDIX-D 

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG month: ____ year: __ _ 

Maintenance Performed By: 

Date Issue Date Issue Issue Description & Maintenance Conducted Print & Sign 

Discovered Addressed 

41 
' ) 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

\ 

) 

) 

_j 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

) 

\ 

/ 

)