### U.S. DepartmentofTransportation DocketOperations, M-30 Randle Smolarz Attorney atLaw 850 BarkmanCreekRoad Hooks, TX75561 jrsmolarz@gmail.com (903) 277-9213 August 12,2015

WestBuilding GroundFloor, RoomW12-140 1200NewJerseyAve. SE Washington, DC 20590 

### Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H- Airworthiness Certificates, 14 CFR 45.23 (b),14 CFR 61.113, (a) & 

### (b), 14 CFR 91.7 (a), 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2), 14 CFR91.103 (b), 14 CFR 109, 14 CFR91.119, 14 CFR91.113, 14 CFR 91.121, 14 CFR91.145 (b), 14 CFR91.151, 14 CFR91.203 (a) & 

### (b), 14 CFR91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 

### 409 (a); 417 (a) & 

### (b), 14 CFR 407, 14 CFR 409, 14 CFR 417, NOTAM9/5151 I. Summary Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernizations and Reform Act of2012 and 14 CFR Part 11, SquareWorld Media, LLC (dbaTXKtoday.com)("Petitioner"), operator ofSmall Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UASs") equipped to conduct aerial photography for TXKtoday.com for the purpose ofelectronic news gathering ("ENG") in and around Texarkana, Texas, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operationofUASsunderthe conditions outlinedhere ormodifiedbytheFAA. In the detailed explanation to follow, the series of exemptions being requested would allow operationofthe commerciallyprocured, off-the-shelfDJIPHANTOM2VISION+quad-copter! UAS equipped with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) digital camera. Following exemption and approval by the FAA, the intended use ofthis equipment will be for a vast array ofevents such as electronic news gathering (ENG). Much like the movie industry, aerial news and traffic/weather information gathering is both useful and entertaining to the general public. The quick deployment and less restrictive weather constraints will create a safer environment, while delivering a superior and timelier product to the general public, providing near real time informationfortraffic, severeweather and crime scene avoidance considerations. Based on the small size ofPetitioner's UAS, the qualifications and experience ofPetitioner's UAS operators, and the restricted, sterile environment within which Petitioner will operate, the requested exemptions fall squarely within the zone of safety envisioned by Congress and set forth in Section 333. Additionally, the enhanced safety achieved byreplacing significantly larger manned aircraft carrying crew and flammable fuel with small UAS carrying no passengers or crew and operated under the specific guidelines and procedures proposed by Petitioner gives the

1FAA good cause to find thatthe UAS operations enabledbythe instantPetition are in the public interest. Therefore,the requestedexemptions shouldbe granted. 

### II. Narne ofPetitioner The following is contact informationfor the applicant: TXKtoday.com 5502 CowhornCreekRd, Ste B Texarkana, TX75503 Attn: FieldWalsh Title: Owner ofSquareWorldMedia, LCC (dbaTXKtoday.com) Cell: (903) 280-8051 Email: field@txktoday.com The following is contactinformationfor the applicantwithregards to the application: Randle Smolarz Counsel for TXKtoday.com Telephone: (903) 277-9213 Email:jrsmolarz@gmail.com Address: 850 BarkmanCreekRoad, Hooks, TX75561 

### III. Bacl\.ground ofPetitioner Petitioner is a professional photojournalist, who earns his living as the owner ofan online news organization inand aroundTexarkana, Texas. Heregularly coversbreakingnews onscene. The wide availability of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known as "microdrones," capable of carrying high-quality video cameras and priced at affordable levels intrigued the Petitioner. His entire professional career has involved exploring newtechnologies and adapting them to capture good imagery. Several years ago, he bought a DJI Phantom 2 and has flown it for total of25 hours overremote areas ofthe Texarkanametropolitan area, overremote locations in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas for recreational purposes, exploring the potential andthe limitations ofits video subsystem. He is pleased with the quality of the imagery captured and has edited it into a number of photographic vignettes thatmeethis high standards for technical quality and artistic merit. Now, a number of people, some professional colleagues and some strangers, have heard about Petitioner's activities and have seen the results and are pressing Petitioner to undertake this technology for news purposes as well as additional microdrone photography for compensation. He has been advised by counsel that this is not now permissible unless he obtains special permissionfrom the FAA. He also notes andhas read the congressional mandate in sections 332 and 333 ofthe FAA Revitalization and Reform Act of2012 that the FAA moved quickly to accommodate the economic and societal benefits that can result from widespread deployment of UAS technology. Accordingly, Petitioner applies for authorization under the Federal Aviation Act, andthe FARsrulestoundertake the following activities for commercial purposes.

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### IV. StatutoryAuthority The Federal Aviation Act grants the FAA authority to issue exemptions to any regulations made pursuant to this title under 49 U.S.C. §44701(±), should the exemption be deemed to be in the public interest. Section 333(b) ofthe Reform Act gives guidance in determining whether a UAS may operate safely within the National Airspace System (NAS) without creating hazard to the user or the

.public. The factors to be consideredunderthis subsection are:
• The size, weight, speed, and operational capability ofthe

**UAS~** 

### • Whether the operation ofthe UAS will be in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and • Whetherthe operation ofthe UAS will be withinvisual line ofsightofthe operator. 

### V. Requirements- 14 CFRPart 11.81 A. ContactInformation- Subsection (a) TXKtoday.com 5502 CowhomCreekRd, Ste B Texarkana, TX75503 Attn: FieldWalsh Title: Owner ofSquare WorldMedia, LCC (dbaTXKtoday.com) Cell: (903) 280-8051 Email: field@txktoday.com 

### B. Specific Regulations

- Subsection (b) The FAA considers unmanned aircraft as "aircraft" flown by a "pilot"regardless ofthe location ofthe pilot. All aircraft and pilots must comply with applicable sections ofTitle 14 ofthe Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) and other rules/regulations to operate within the National Airspace. Unmanned aircraft are unable to comply with certain sections of 14 CFR as the regulations were written priorto the consideration ofsmall UAS integration within the national airspace. Therefore, Petitioner is requesting an exemption from certain parts of 14 CFR cited below in addition to such further exemptions and reliefas the FAA may determine is necessary to permitthe operations describedherein.

• 14 CFRPart21, SubpartH • Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR45.23 (b) • AircraftMarking • Certificationand Registration 14 CFR61.113 (a) & 

### (b) • PilotinCommand • 14 CFR91.7 (a) • Civil aircraft airworthiness 14 CFR91.9 (b) (2)
3• Document/FlightManuals • 14 CFR91.103 • Preflight action 14 CFR91.105 • Flightcrewmembers at stations 14 CFR91.109 • Flightinstruction 14 CFR91.113 • Right-of-wayrules 14 CFR91.119 • Minimum safe altitude • 14 CFR91.121 • Altimeter setting 14 CFR91.145 (b) • Management of aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations and major sporting events. 14 CFR91.151 • Fuelrequirements for VFRflight 14 CFR91.203 (a) & (b) • Civil Aircraft: Certificationsrequired 14 CFR91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a); 417 (a) & (b) • Maintenance and maintenance inspections 14 CFR407 • OperationafterMaintenance,preventive maintenance, rebuilding and inspections 14 CFR409 • Inspections 14 CFR417 • Maintenancerecords • NOTAM9/5151 • FlyingAround SportingEvents 

### C. ExtentofReliefSought- Part(c) 1. 

### Introduction Petitioner seeks reliefpursuant to this exemption from applicable parts ofthe FAA and other rules/regulations to the extent necessary to permit civil flight operations within the national airspace. Petitioner seeks authorization to conduct small UAS flight operations within the perimeters ofthis exemptionrequest. 

### 2. 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H- 

### Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR 91.203 (a)(1) Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates) defines the requirements for airworthiness certificate issuance lAW FAR 91.203 (a) (1). Existing law (49 USC 44701 (f)), Part 11 and Section 333 allow the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirements of an airworthiness certificate upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability and proximity to airports and


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### populated areas ofthe identified UAS. Unlike a manned helicopter, the UAS being employed is lightweight, has no flammable fuel or other lubricants, operates at very slow speeds and stays well below any conflicting air traffic thereby providing, an equivalent level of safety when comparedto currentlyemployed manned aircraft. The proposed UAS to be employed is under 55 lbs. when outfitted with all equipment and batteries. There are no flammable liquids or other hazardous materials that would propose a danger to the public or event participants. Accordingly, no threat to national security exists due to the inability ofcarriage ofany external stores or ordnance and the exhaustive vetting ofteam personnel. All activities will be closely monitored by aviation professionals and using a system withredundancies in all areas. 

### 3. 14 CFR45.23 (b) DisplayofMarks; general CFR45.23 states: When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental orprovisionally certificated aircraft, the operatormust also display onthat aircraftneareach entranceto the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. An exemptionto this section is needed due to the lack ofa cabin, cockpit orpilot station where any reference to the term "Experimental" could be affixed. Accordingly, the wording will be placed on the fuselage. This equivalent level of safety will allow the team to clearly see "Experimental."Previousprecedence exists withinExemptions 10700, 10167, and 10167A. 

### 4. CFR61.113 (a) & 

### (b) PrivatePilotPrivileges andLimitations: Pilotin Command CFR61.113 (a) & 

### (b) states: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) ofthis section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command ofan aircraftthat is carrying passengers or property for compensation orhire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command ofan aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connectionwithanybusiness oremployment if: (1) The flight is only incidentalto thatbusiness oremployment; and (2) The aircraftdoes notcarrypassengers orpropertyfor compensationorhire. To reach an equivalent level of safety, the self-imposed experience and training requirements would more than offset any risk introduced byusing private pilotsto fly an unmanned aircraft in veryrestricted and controlled areas.

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### 5. CFR91.7 (a) Civil aircraftworthiness CFR91.7 (a) states: No personmay operate acivil aircraftunless it is in an airworthy condition. Assuming no airworthiness certificate will be required due to relief from Subpart H, no regulatory standard exists for determining airworthiness. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved through the employment offlight manual and maintenance manual procedures, pilot training and analyticalriskmanagementfor each event. 

### 6. CFR91.9 (b) (2) CivilAircraftFlightManualin theAircraft CFR91.9 (b) (2) states: No personmayoperate aU.S.-registered civil aircraftFor which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by § 

### 21.5 ofthis chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved Airplane orRotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, andplacards, or any combinationthereof. Given the size ofthe UAS being utilized in this endeavor, there is no room onboard for an aircraftflight manual. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping the flight manual with the pilot/team on the ground with easy access. Previous precedence is resident in Exemptions 8607, 8737, f8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, £32827, and 10700. 

### 7. CFR91.103 (b) Preflightaction CFR91.103 (b) states: Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available informationconcerningthatflight. This informationmustinclude- (b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance information: (1) For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data contained therein; and (2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(l) ofthis section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of airportelevationandrunway slope, aircraftgross weight, andwind andtemperature. This regulation dictates that a pilot conductpreflight activities. Without an FAA approved flight manual, relief is required from this regulation. Extensive pre-flight planning will provide an


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### equivalent level of safety by using the operations plan, aircraft flight manual, maintenance manual and available weather andNOT AM information. 

### 8. CFR91.109 Flightinstruction CPR91.109 states: Nopersonmay operate a civil aircraft (except amannedfree balloon)that is beingused for flight instructionunlessthat aircrafthas fully functioning dual controls. UASs clearlyhave no onboardflight controls. Anequivalentlevel ofsafetywill be accomplished by conducting pilot training viathe control system that communicates withthe aircraft from the ground. TXKtoday.com intends to conduct this training on test site owned by the owner of TXKtoday.com under controlled conditions. 

### 9. CFR91.113 Right-of-wayrules: Exceptwateroperations. CPR 91.113 deals with the many scenarios whereby different types ofaircraft in different states must give wayto other aircraft. Because the UAS PIC does not have "see and avoid" capability, Petitioner requests relieffrom this regulation. All operations will be withinLOS ofthe pilot and well belowany airspace where otherflight activity is takingplace. 

### 10. CFR91.119 (d) (1) Minimum safe altitudes; general CPR91.119 states: (d) Helicopters, poweredparachutes, andweight-shift-control aircraft. Ifthe operationis conductedwithouthazardto persons orproperty onthe surface- (1) A helicopter may be operated at less thanthe minimums prescribed inparagraph (b) or (c) of this section, provided eachperson operating the helicopter cornplies with any routes or altitudes specificallyprescribedfor helicoptersbythe FAA. Due to the size and speed of Petitioner's UAS, the device may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this Section. The regulation states that over populated areas the aircraftcannotbe operated closerthan 500 feetto any person, vessetvehicle, or structure. Since the typical photo assignmentwould be photography ofunopened intersections and/or roads, it may become necessary to operate at distances closer than 500 feet. Due to the small size and weight ofthe UAS and the type oflocations it will be flying over, operating the device at acloserproximitywouldnot adversely affect public safety ornational security. Also the UAS will not carry a pilot or any passengers and will also not store any types of flammable or hazardous liquids on board therefore greatly reducing any potential harm. An equivalent level of safety to that achieved by this provision will be achieved in Petitioner's proposed operations given the size, weight, and speed ofthe UAS as well as the nature ofthe proposed use of the UAS. The majority of flight operations will take place over closed

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### construction sites and other sparsely populated areas. No flight will be taken without notice to identifiable stakeholders. 

### 11. CFR91.121 Altimeter settings CFR91.121 states: Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case maybe, byreference to an altimeterthatis set, when operatingBelow 18,000 feet MSL, toThe current reported altimeter setting ofa station along the route and within 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; The UAS aircraft intended for this activity will not be equipped with a barometric altimeter. Instead itwill incorporate radio altimetryviathe onboard GPS. Anequivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved through use ofthe operations and maintenance manuals governing altitude control. Apreflight calibrationoflaunch site altitude will be accomplished. 

### 12. CFR 91.145 (b) Management of aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerialdemonstrations andmajorsporting events. CFR91.145 states: In deciding whether a temporary flight restriction is necessary for an aerial demonstration or major sporting event not listed in paragraph (a) ofthis section, the FAA considers the following factors: 1. Areawhere the eventwill be held. 2. Effectflightrestrictions will have onlmownaircraft operations. 3. AnyexistingATC airspace traffic managementrestrictions. 4. Estimated duration ofthe event. 5. Degree ofpublic interest. 6. Number ofspectators. 7. Provisions for spectator safety. 8. Number andtypes ofparticipating aircraft. 9. Use ofmixedhigh and lowperformance aircraft. 10. Impactonnon-participating aircraft. 11. Weatherminimums. 12. Emergencyproceduresthatwill be in effect. IfPetitioner intends to use the UAS to cover sporting events from the outside ofthe activity, coordination will be completed by contacting the FSDO prior to the event to ascertain the presence of any other unmanned activities. Flight activity will be conducted using the same operations plan as with any other ENG activity with particular attention to the avoidance of overflight of large concentrations of people. All of the concerns in the above twelve

8subparagraphs have been or will be addressed in other portions ofthis exemption application. However, specific relieffrom thisregulationis still necessaryto ensure compliancewithFARs. 

### 13. CFR91.151 (b) Fuelrequirementsfor flight inVFRconditions. CFR91.151(b) states: Nopersonmaybegin a flight in a rotorcraftunder VFR conditions unless (consideringwind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintended landing and, assumingnormal cruising speed,to fly afterthatfor atleast20 minutes. The batteries thatpowerthe DJIPHANTOM2 VISION have a mission life ofapproximately45 minutes. To meet the 20 minute reserve requirement, the airborne mission would be limited to approximately 25 minutes. Given the limitation ofthe proposed flight area during any ENG, a more liberal flight time is a reasonable request. The aircraftwould never be further than 150 feet from the recovery area, literally representing seconds to land. In no case would the aircraft be operatedwithlessthan25%batterylife remaining. Nonighttime operations are currentlyplanned. 

### 14. CFR91.203 (a) & 

### (b) CivilAircraft: Certifications required CFR91.203 (a) & (b) states: (a) Except as provided in§ 91.715, no personmayoperate a civil aircraftunless ithas withinitthe following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. EachU.S. airworthiness certificate used to comply with this subparagraph (except a special flight permit, a copy of the applicable operations specifications issued under § 21.197(c) ofthis chapter, appropriate sections ofthe air carrier manual required by parts 121 and 135 of this chapter containing that portion of the operations specifications issued under §21.197(c), or an authorizationunder § 91.611) musthave on it the registration number assigned to the aircraft underpart 47 ofthis chapter. However, the airworthiness certificate need not have on it an assigned special identification number before 10 days afterthatnumberis first affixedtothe aircraft. A revised airworthiness certificate having on it an assigned special identification number, that has been affixed to an aircraft, may only be obtaineduponapplicationto anFAAFlight Standards district office. (2) An effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, for operation within the United States, the second copy of the Aircraft registration Application as provided for In §47.31(c), or aregistrationcertificationissuedunderthe laws ofa foreign country. (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph(a) ofthis sectionora special flight authorizationissuedunder § 91.715 is displayed at the cabinor cockpitentrance so thatit is legibletopassengers or crew. The UAS to be employed has no cockpit or pilot and therefore has no ability to carry onboard any certificationorregistrationdocumentation.


### 9The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping these documents withthe pilot/team on the ground at the event. Previous precedence is resident in Exemptions 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816Aand 10700. 

### 15. CFR 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1) (2); 409 (a) (2); & 

### 417 (a) & 

### (b) Maintenance These CFRs state: Eachowneroroperatorofanaircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribedinpart43 ofthis chapter; Operationaftermaintenance, preventivemaintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (a) Nopersonmay operate any aircraftthathas undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, oralterationunless- (1) 

### Ithas been approved for returnto service by a person authorizedunder §43.7 ofthis chapter; and (2) The maintenance record entryrequired by§ 43.9 or§ 43.11, as applicable, ofthis chapterhas beenmade. Except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, withinthe preceding 12 calendarmonths, ithas had- (2) An inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) Records ofthe maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records ofthe 100- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (includingthe airframe) and eachengine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofanaircraft. The records mustinclude- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) ofthe work performed; and (ii) The date ofcompletionofthe workperformed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
10(2) Records containingthe following information: (i) Thetotaltime in service ofthe airframe, eachengine, eachpropeller, andeachrotor. (ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul ofall items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauledona specifiedtime basis. (iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection requiredbythe inspectionprogramunderwhichthe aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status ofapplicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method ofcompliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. Ifthe AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies ofthe forms prescribed by§ 43.9(d) ofthis chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currentlyinstalledengines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owneroroperator shall retainthe following records forthe periodsprescribed: (1) The records specified in paragraph (a) (1) ofthis section shall be retained until the work is repeated or supersededby otherworkorfor 1yearafter theworkis performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a) (2) ofthis section shall be retained and transferred withthe aircraft atthetimethe aircraftis sold. (3) A list ofdefects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 ofthis chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service. TheseFARs onlyconcernaircraftwithan airworthiness certificate andthereforewouldnot apply in this situation. All maintenance and inspections will be conducted IA W the maintenance manual and operations manual. The ability for an almost immediate safe recovery and landing if a malfunction occurs and the eight engine configurationwiththe abilityto fly withloss ofthrust on 2 engines provides a comfortable operating envelope and ensures an equivalent level of safety. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because Petitioner's small UAS is very limited in size and will carry a small payload consisting only ofa camera, and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods oftime. Ifmechanical issues arise, the UAS can land immediately and will never exceed an altitude of400 feet AGL. Further, because there is no certified inspection facility forthe DJIPhantom, it is impossible forPetitionerto complywiththeseregulations.

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### D. PublicInterestConsiderations

-Part(d) Grantingthe exemptionto Petitionerwould allowthe publicto safely viewbreakingnews from a dynamic and unprecedented aerial perspective. Petitionerhas created aunique wayto viewnews eventsthatbenefits the general public socially and economically. Section 333 refers to exemptions for UASs for commercial operations. Those operations could include a vast array ofevents such as electronic news gathering (ENG). Much like the movie industry, aerial news and traffic/weather information gathering is both useful and entertainingto the general public. The quick deployment and less restrictive weather constraints will create a safer environment, while delivering a superior and timelier product to the general public, providing near real time information for traffic, severe weather and crime scene avoidance considerations. 

### E. SafetyConsiderations

- Part(e) 1. 

### Introduction Petitioner is a licensed pilot. He has thus become familiar with both ground-based and aerial news photography over the course ofseveral years. Petitioner has flown it for total of25 hours over remote areas ofthe Texarkana metropolitan area, over remote locations in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas for recreational purposes, exploring the potential and the limitations of its video subsystem. 

### 2. Type ofDrone andUse The primary vehicle to be used will be the DJI Phanton 2 Vision+. While vehicles may be upgraded as newtechnological and safetyadvanced occurthe bar for operationand safetywill be set by DJI Phantom 2 Vision + and any new vehicles or versions will exceed the current safety and operational standards. No vehicle operated by Petitioner will be modified from the manufacturers designunless specificallydirected bythe same manufacturer. Petitionerhas attached several documentsthat demonstratesthe internal policies and procedures: 1. TXKtoday.comFlightOperations; a. This manual outlines the specific safety precautions Petitioner would use for everyflight specificallyfor electronic news gathering. 2. DJIPilotTraining; a. This manual outlinesthe general safetyprecautions Petitionerwould use for every flight. 3. Phantom2 UserManual; a. Petitioner follows the procedures for everyflight for safe operation outlined inthe DJImanual. 4. Pre-Flightand Post-FlightChecklist; and a. Logfile to keeptrackofpre-flight and post-flight procedures done for eachflight. 5. Inspire 1MaintenanceManual V1.0. a. Even though this manual is made for a different UAS, this manual has universal qualities thattransferto the Phantom 2.



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### The primary use ofthe UAS is for use in and around the city ofTexarkana, Texas during active news, traffic and weather events using very controlled conditions and operational procedures to provide robust safety buffers both vertically and horizontally to ensure personnel and property safety. These flights would only fly within 150 feet ofthe control vehicle with a dismounted pilot and safety team using an auto-pilot system that would control speed, vectoring and hovering. At no time would the vehicle fly directly over locally assembled crowds or over any ongoing fires or crime scenes. The launch and recovery point would be cordoned offby the safety team in coordination with law enforcement and/or first response units. Approval ofthis exemption would help to prove the safe concept ofUAS activity while conducting electronic news gather (ENG) during active news, weather or traffic events in a major metropolitan environmentwith safety controls to provide proactive riskmanagementthat is technically within the National Airspace System, but realistically segregated well below any other air traffic and well clear ofthe Texarkana Airport Class D airspace (outside the lateral confines). In addition, enhanced safety is achieved by using an unmanned aircraft that does not carry passengers or crew and does not carry flammable fuel. 3. Drone Specifications The UAS proposed to be operated by the Petitioner weighs less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area as outlined in the operator's manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the criteria in the operator's manual, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area ofoperation as is now done with conventional filming. The FAA will have advance notice ofall operations and has issued the aforementioned list of conditions and limitations. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with motion picture and television production, provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations. Lastly, application ofthese same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threatto national securityposedbythe UAS, due to its size, speed ofoperation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load. The inherent safety features, sophistication, programmability, GPS navigation, return home capability, airport vicinity no-fly feature and restricted altitude feature, as well as differentiating radio frequency (rf) 

### for aircraft controller/receiver and for the camera make this a much safer UAS for the purposes ofthis petition. This is a hobby grade radio controlled UAS that has the capacity for software upgrades. It 

### is light, less than 3 pounds including battery and camera. Incorporated into the programming ofthe Phantom is an automatic return home feature· that automatically directs the craft back to point of take off should communication with the transmitterbe lost. The Phantom has a cruising speed of 15 knots, with a maximum speed of29 knots. Maximum flighttime is 25 minutes. Gross weightis 2.86 pounds. The Phantom has an additional communication link between the camera and craft on a different rffor a smart phone connection. Allowing the operator or Pilot In Command (PIC) to monitor batterylevel, altitude (AGL), distance from PIC, cameraimagery, and control camera angle. The



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### DJIPhantom 2Vision+'s 2.4 ghztransmitter/controller/receiverrfformanagingflight with a 5.8 ghzrftransmitter/receiverfor video/photographyfunctions eliminatespossiblerfconflict. The software for the Phantom allows the operator orPIC to set maximum altitude AGL for each flight, allowing customization offlights to no higherthan 100 feet, 150 feet, or 250 feet AGL as an examples. The 400 foot maximum AGL can be programmed into the UAS's software preflight to insure compliance with FAA standards. Adding to the safety capabilities ofthis UAS. ThisUAS is programmedto remaininpoFsitionwhencontrols are released. Maintainingaltitude and GPS location. The Phantom has an altitude and radar monitoringfunction that allows the operatormore precise determination ofheight, direction offlight and distance from the operator PIC. The operator or PIC canmonitorGPS lock status whileUAS is inflight, withthe abilityto anticipate loss ofGPS locking so the operator orPIC canlandthe UAS as aprecaution. The Phantom has many inherent safety features, including sophistication, programmability, GPS navigation, return home capability, airport vicinity no-fly feature and restricted altitude feature, as well as differentiating radio frequency (rf) for aircraft controller/receiver and for the camera makethis amuchsaferUAS forthe purposes ofthis petition. This is a hobby grade radio controlled UAS that has the capacity for software upgrades. It 

### is light, less than 3pounds includingbattery and camera. Incorporated into the programming ofthe Phantom is an automatic return home feature that automatically directs the craftbackto point of take offshould communicationwiththe transmitterbe lost. The Phantom has a cruising speed of 15 knots, with amaximum speed of29 knots. Maximum flight time is 25 minutes. Gross weight is 2.86 pounds. The Phantom has an additional communication link between the camera and craft on a different rffor a smart phone connection. Allowing the operator or Pilot In 

### Command (PIC) to monitor batterylevel, altitude (AGL), and distance from PIC, cameraimagery, and control cameraangle. The Best explanation ofthe Phantom's sophistication and capabilities can be observedthrough a video explanation ofan earlier model that was predecessor to the Phantom 2 Vision + through link http://youtu.be/3mqi-WBRKmE. The Phantom 2 Vision+ maintains all capabilities defined inthevideo. 

### 4. Conditions andLimitations The following conditions and limitations, to which Petitioner agrees to be bound, provide for at least an equivalent level of safety to operations under the current regulatory scheme. The conditions and limitations proposed for the commercial operation of the UAS owned and operatedbyPetitioner are as follows: 1. The UAS will weighless thanfifteenpounds, includingpayload. 2. Flights will operate at speeds ofless than40 knots 3. Maximumtotal flighttime for each operational flightwill be 25 minutes orless. 4. Flighttime, date, and locationwill be recordingbefore and after each operation. 5. Flightswill be operated at analtitude ofno more than400 feet AGL.
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### 6. Operations will occur during normal Visual Flight Rule Meteorological Conditions 7. UAS Pilotwill be Pilotin Command (PIC). 8. Minimum crew for each operation will consist ofthe PIC who will keep the UAS withinhis visual line ofsight at all times. One or more Visual Observers may also be presentfor operations, ifdeterminednecessarybythe PIC. 9. The PIC will be trained in flight operations and safety procedures as detailed in the submittedflight operations andproceduresmanual. 10. The PIC will hold at leastacurrentthird-class medical certificate. 11. Notification to stakeholders will be delivered prior to the scheduled flight operations. Stakeholders will be identified in accordance with the public information specifications set forth by the public entity for each project. Notificationmay be provided on the flyers distributed to notify such stakeholders ofthe project start. 12. The UAS will be programmed to return to a pre-determined location within the secure perimeterand land shouldthe UAS lose communicationsor GPS signal. 13. The PIC will complete a customized UAS flight course, to be commissioned and designedbyaprofessional instructor. 14. Operations will not take place over densely populated areas or within five miles ofan airport. The UAS will notbe operated bythe PIC from amovingvehicle. 15. Priorto proposed operations, the PIC will have completedUAS training described above and will have logged at least one successful takeoff and landing in the proceeding 90 days with the UAS to be used in the proposed operations in order to ensure thatthe UAS is in good operatingcondition. 16. The PIC will land the UAS prior to battery levels dropping below the manufactures' recommendedminimumlevel for safe operations. 17. An integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) on the UAS that allows the UAS to hover and land safely ifcommunicationwithremote control pilot is lost will be initiatedpriorto all operations. Because Petitioner plans to use this small aircraft in low-speed, low-altitude operations only under normal weather conditions within the VLOS ofthe pilot, the operation ofthe aircraft by Petitioner in the National Airspace System will not pose a threat to public safety and should be exemptedfrom the regulations listedabove. 

### 5. OperatorsandTraining All UAS pilotsbeingemployedbyTXKtoday.comforthismissionwill have aFAACommercial Pilot Certificate and a FAA medical certificate with additional experience in unmanned aircraft operations. Pilots will be well trained in areas ofbothnormal and abnormal operations equipped withchecklists and operations and maintenance manuals to be able to contend with any scenario. Afterextensive range testing andpilottraining, the UAS PIC will perform "dry-runs"to simulate and practice actual news events and situations. To help prepare for actual flight and news gathering with a UAS, the PIC would observe conditions and scenarios where future operations might take place. This would give the PIC a feel for the "cadence" ofan active news event to allow them to be able to plantiming and coordination issues. Unlike other uses for UASs, these flights would be mostly shorter in length, obviatingthe need for a backup pilot. The designated

15safety observerwouldhelpto provide greater situational awareness for the PIC in ordermaintain alertness andvigil at all times. 

### 6. Conclusion This is an opportunity to use highly dependable, multiredundant unmanned aircraft in a major metropolitan area, but to do so with stringent controls, pervasive risk management and detailed mitigation strategies to ensure that the public is not at any time exposed to unsafe conditions. Extensive range testing, "dry-run" testing under benign conditions and simulated emergencies will demonstrate thatthis activity canbe accomplishedwithouthazardto the general public. The rotorcraft being proposed for this operation has redundancy in every conceivable area: thrust, communications, and electrical powerfor boththe aircraftitselfandthe supporting system. Eight engines powered by two separate 21,000 mAh batteries and a data link system with "fly home" capabilityensure that atno time will the aircraft notbe able to land safely shouldthatneed arise. Preplotted waypoints using Geographic Instrument System coordinates and auto-pilot "fly to" commands provide extremely precise navigation. A Safety Management System will be employed and will address such issues as environmental impact (noise and hazardous material) and coordinationwithlocal EmergencyServices/IncidentManagementpersonnelto include: Fire fighting • Medicalresponse • Incidentinvestigation These capabilities, in total, provide a level ofsafety that should be satisfactory to the FAA and general public. In view ofthe beneficial advantages to public safety, we respectfully submit our Section 333 exemptionrequest. 

### F. Summaryfor FederalRegister- Part(f) Subsection(f) requeststhatthefollowing informationis included inthe exemptionapplication: 1. Therule from whichyou seekthe

**exemption~** and 2. A briefdescriptionofthe nature ofthe exemptionyou seek; Square World Media, LLC (dba TXKtoday.com) seeks relieffrom the following rules: 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H- Airworthiness Certificates, 14 CFR45.23 (b),14 CFR 61.113, (a) & (b), 14 CFR 91.7 (a), 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2), 14 CFR 91.103 (b), 14 CFR 109, 14 CFR 91.119, 14 CFR 91.113, 14 CFR 91.121, 14 CFR 91.145 (b), 14 CFR 91.151, 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b), 14 CFR 91.405

**(a)~** 407 (a) (1); 409 (a); 417 (a) & (b), 14 CFR407, 14 CFR409, 14 CFR417,NOTAM 9/5151 to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Square World Media, LLC (dba TXKtoday.com) to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conduct aerial photography for TXKtoday.com for the purpose of electronicnews gathering ("ENG") inand around Texarkana, Texas.

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### G. AdditionalInformation, Views orArguments

- Part(g) Petitioner does not have any "additional information, views, or arguments" to add to this exemptionapplication. 

### H. Privileges

- Part(h) Petitionerdoes notrequestanyprivilegesto addto this exemptionapplication. 

### VI. Conclusion For the foregoing reasons, the regulatory exemptions requested herein should be granted and Petitioner should be permitted to conduct small UAS operations for the purpose ofElectronic News Gathering. Respectfully Submitted,

Randle Smolarz Counsel for Petitioner 850 BarkmanCreekRd Hooks, TX75561

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### FLIGHT OPERATIONS SquareWorldMedia, LLC (dbaTXKtoday.com) I. 

### FlightOperationsIntroduction The designated On-Scene Lead (OSL) is the event pilot-in-command and is responsible for the safe employment ofthe ElectronicNews Gathering UnmannedAerial System (ENGUAS)thatis assigned to the operation. He/she will be responsible for all operations utilizingthe ENGUAS to include establishing a safe operating zone, coordination with local law enforcement/first responders, de-confliction with other airborne assets, both manned and unmanned and any other contingencies that might present themselves. The initial composition ofthis team beyond this minimum will be determined by TXKtoday.com, but independently overseen by the TXKtoday.com management team. Specifically, the owner ofTXKtoday.com will perform this oversight function. He will also serve as the Chief Pilot until indigenous TXKtoday.com personnel have accrued enough experience to safely transition. Currently, this position is held by: Rayfield "Field"WilliamWalshIII TXKtoday.com 5502 CowhomCreekRd, SteB Texarkana, TX75503 Title: ChiefPilotand OwnerofSquareWorldMedia,LCC (dbaTXKtoday.com) Cell: (903) 280-8051 Email: field@txktoday.com 

### II. FlightOperationsFunctionalAreas A. ChiefPilot The CP is responsible to the FAA for all operations and ensuringthose operations are conducted using the procedures outlined here and all other documents included and submitted for this 333 exemption. All flights and procedures for ground operations of installed engines and/or propeller(s), engaging ofrotors, and movement ofUAS aircraft conducted by the contractor are subject to final approval by the CP. The team shall prepare and maintain specific written procedures, separate and distinct from industrial or quality procedures that describe generic aircraft flight and ground operations at all ENG events. IfTXKtoday.com references existing company procedures, operating instructions, etc., in these procedures, the referenced document(s) must be readily available for review and become part ofthe FAA 333 exemption approval process. 

### B. AviationRiskManagement As per FederalAviation Administration (FAA) Orders 8900 and 8130, all UAS operations will adhere to the Safety Management System (SMS) process as required in manned aircraft operations. Personnel will use Safety RiskManagement (SRM) principles outlined in the current editions of FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 120-92-Safety Management Systems for Aviation Service Providers and FAA Order 8040.4A-Safety Risk Management Policy. These FAA policies maintain or improve the safety ofthe National Airspace System (NAS) by identifying
1safety risks, hazards, and mitigations associated with proposed UAS operations. All flight operations conducted by TXKtoday.com fall under the purview of the FAA and the Flight Operations CP will implement and manage the SRM program in concert with FAA risk managementpolicy. AviationRiskManagementwill also make initial and subsequent safetyrisk and maturity determinations to ensure compliance by all team members at all associated ENG events. 

### C. Airspace TXKtoday.com will use all means available to notify NAS (National Airspace System) partners (FAA, law enforcement, first responders, other airspace users, etc.) thatthere is a potential ENG event and that subsequent employment of an ENGUAS will be imminent. All technology available (radios, telephonic, email, social media) will be considered to ensure any potential airspace users in close proximityto the ongoing event are aware that there will be an unmanned TXKtoday.com airborne asset inthe area. Upon arrival on the launch sight, the OSLand safety observer will quickly ascertainthe operating environment and follow up prior coordinationwith any other aforementioned stakeholders priorto initial launch ofthe ENGUAS. Otherrisk factors such as weather, onlookers, immediate obstructions to flight (trees, power lines, construction equipment, etc.) will be identified and mitigated. The maximum line ofsight distance from the controlling pilotto the ENGUAS is 150 feet. The OSL will determine what geographical and/or electronic metrics can be employed to help determine the maximum line-of-sight distance restriction. This can be ascertained by using assets such as laser range finders, known physical distances and heights such as the length ofthe city block or height ofutility poles. Once there is a determination that a safe launch can be made and the ENGUAS is airborne, the OSL will closely monitor the time of flight, flight track, changing local conditions (weather, airspace saturation, crowd size and disposition, etc.) and continually assess any possible need to modify or discontinue operations in the interest of safety. Early and accurate planning ofthe on-site requirements to accommodate the air and ground footprint is critical to both planning and execution. All team members will be an integral part ofthe Airspace Managementprocesses and must be well versed in flight, ground, and ENGUAS operations. The OSL and his team will conduct a flight readiness and operational risk management review via checklists enroute to every event. 

### D. Pilots, Camera Operators andSafetyobservers ChiefPilot, OSLs, Camera Operators and Safety observers and attached reporters are to provide a superior level ofcooperation with all stakeholders on the scene, always conscious of safety first. If at any time, a determination is made that the safest action is to discontinue flight operations due to a safety issue, the OSL will nothesitate to recall the ENGUAS and re-evaluate the on-scene conditions. The TXKtoday.com Team will work directly with other on-scene stakeholders and the FAA local offices to ensure all FAA, procedures, regulations, and paper work are in full compliance. Additionally, our Team will provide services well beyond regulatory compliance as we seek to provide a "concierge" level" of safety to meet safety objectives in all phases of any project/event. All team members will be well versed in basic project management skill sets and familiar with UAS/Aviation industry to support ENG for all events. The designated pilot will, at a minimum, be a rated Pilot with no less than 200 manned flight hours and an additional 200 UAS hours.

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### TXI(TODAY'S OPERATINGPROCEDURES I. 

### Overviewfor ElectronicNews Gathering The TXKtoday's Team, led by the CP shall prepare and maintain specific written Procedures, separate and distinctfrom industrial or qualityproceduresthat describe aircraft flight and ground operations ENG events supported. IfTXKtoday.com references existing company procedures, operating instructions, etc., in these procedures, the referenced document(s) shall be made readily available for review and become part ofthe FAA 333 exemption approval process. The Procedures shall: 1. Provide specific guidance describing activities and requirements for all ENGUAS flight activities. All provisions pertainingto safety, and flight and ground operations applicable to all aircraftfor each specific eventwill be clearlydefined. 2. Describe in detail how the team ensures that individuals perform only duties they are qualified and authorizedto perform. 3. Provide an overviewofproposed operations planincluding, butnotlimitedto: a. Aircraft systemto beUtilized b. Scope offlight operations c. Communications supportrequirements d. Emergencyprocedures- requirements (AircraftRescue and Fire Fighting, Traffic control, etc.) e. Launch/Recoveryrequirements andprocedures f. 

### Lostcommunications andlost linlcprocedures g. Generic on-scene safety outline, including safety observer and pre-post flight briefwith all applicable staff, production personnel and flight crew. Petitioner should provide any recent FAA monthly status reports including any "offnominal" events. Copies ofPIC and visual observers' training hours/records may berequested at anytime. 4. Provide Operational Requirements such as ownership information; aircraft description (performance specifications and speed, altitude, arrival and take off, movement and camera operations); program purpose for which the aircraft will be used; anticipated hours, time ofground tests/flights and days for use; and areas over which the flights are to be conducted and address ofbase operation. 5. Provide a narrative (i.e.- FlightPlan and parameters for operation) summarizing overall experience as well as describing equipment and the various specific modes ofoperation, including routes and altitudes to be flown. Narrative will also include details for exit criteria. Flight Plan must also include Lost Link procedures and other emergency procedures. 

### II. AirportandEquivalentLevel ofSafety Petitioner proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate withthe limitations listedherein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe movie andtelevisionfilming operations conductedwithconventional aircraft.

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### These limitations and conditions, taken directly from the seven exemptions granted to film companies (Exemption#'s 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080), VisionPictures, LLC agrees to be bound when conducting commercial UA operations. These limitations have already been written and incorporated into the Operating Manual. The list of limitations and conditions includethe following: 

### 1. The UA weighs less than 55 pounds, including batteries and camera gimbal. Operations requested in this petition for exemption are limited to the following aircraft described in the proprietary operator's manual for the DJI Phantom. Proposed operations ofany other UAwill require anewpetitionoran amendment. 2. TheUAS shall notbeflown at a speed exceeding aground speed of50 knots. 3. Flights must be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. All altitudes reportedto ATCmustbe infeet AGL. 4. The UAS must be operated within visual line ofsight (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 onthe PIC'sFAA-issuedmedical certificate. 5. All operations may utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement, as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC mustbe ableto communicateverbally at all times. 6. The operator's manual shall be maintained and made available to the Administratorupon request. Ifa discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operator's manual, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operator's manual. The operator may update or revise its operator's manual. 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 presentupdated and revised documents ifit petitions for extension or amendment. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis of this exemption,thenthe operatormustpetitionfor amendmentto their exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted ifquestions arise regarding updates orrevisionsto the operator'smanual. 7. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. Ifthe inspectionreveals a conditionthat affects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has beenperformed and the UAS is found to be in a condition forsafe flight. The Ground Control Station shall be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations shall be properly documented inthe aircraftrecords. 8. AnyUAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affectthe UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional testflight inaccordance withthe operator'smanual. The PIC who conductsthe functional test flight must make an entry in the UAS aircraft records ofthe flight. The requirements and procedures for a functional test flight and aircraft record entry are includedinthe operator'smanual. 9. The operator shall follow the manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life. limit requirements. An aircraft maintenance manual with maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance requirements has beenestablished and included inthe operator'smanual.
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### 10. The PilotIn Command (PIC) shall possess at least aprivate pilot certificate and at least a current third-class medical certificate. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 C.P.R. § 

### 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his/herpilotcertificate. 11. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.P.R. § 

### 61.51 (b), a minimum of200 flight cycles and 25 hours oftotal time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least ten hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor). Prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-buildingflights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered non-participants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from non-participants in accordance with 14 C.P.R. § 

### 91.119. 12. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.P.R. § 

### 61.51 (b), a minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model ofUAS to be utilized for operations underthe exemption andthreetake-offs and three landings inthe preceding 90 days. During training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off and landing currency 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. 13. Priorto operations conducted for the purpose ofmotion picture filming, the PIC and visual observer (VO) must have successfully completed a qualificationprocess, as outlined in the operator's manual. The test has been developed by the operator and shall be implemented by a qualified person designated at the sole discretion of the operator. A record of completion of this qualificationprocess must be documented and made available to the Administrator upon request. 1. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming, a flight demonstration, administered by an operator-approved and qualified pilot must be successfully completed and documented. This documentation must be available for review upon request by the Administrator. Because the knowledge and airmanship test qualifications have been developed bythe operator, the petitionerwill conductthese tests in accordance withthe operator's manual. 2. The UA may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and consenting production personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface inthe eventofaUAS failure oremergency. 3. Regarding the distance from participating persons, the operator's manual has safety mitigations for authorized and consenting production personnel. At all times, those persons must be essential to the closed-set film operations. Because these procedures are specific to participating persons, no further FSDO or Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) approval is necessary for reductions to the distances specified inthe petitioner's manuals. This is consistent with the manned aircraft procedures described in FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1Issue aCertificate ofWaiverforMotionPicture and TelevisionFilming. 4. Regarding distance from non-participating persons, the operator must ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet ofthe area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less than
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### 200 feet ifit would not adversely affect safety and the Administratorhas approved it. For example, an equivalent level of safety may be determined by an aviation safety inspector's evaluationofthe filming productionareato note terrainfeatures, obstructions, buildings, safety barriers, etc. Such barriers may protect non-participating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event ofan accident. This is also consistentwiththe same FAAOrder 8900.1, V3, C8, S1. 5. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance withthe operator'smanual. 6. The UA must abort the flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance withthe operator's manual. 7. EachUA operationmust be completed within 30 minutes flight time orwith 25% battery powerremaining, whicheveroccursfirst. 8. The operatormust obtain anAir Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. 9. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.P.R. part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 C.P.R. part45, subpart C. Markings mustbe as large as practicable. 10. The operator has developed procedures to document and maintain a record ofthe UA maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacement/overhaul componentparts, and the total time in service ofthe UA. 11. EachUAmust complywith all manufacturer SafetyBulletins and firmware updates. 12. The operator has developed UA technician qualification criteria and they are included in the operator'smanual. 13. The preflight inspectionaccounts for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not covered in the relevant preflight inspection sections ofthe operator's manual. 14. Theradio frequency spectrumused for operation and control ofthe UAcomplieswiththe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agencyrequirements. 15. At least three days before scheduled filming, the operator ofthe UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan ofActivities to the local FSDO withjurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day notification may be waived with the concurrence oftheFSDO. The requirements for aplanofactivities and a sample form are inthe operator'smanual. 16. The documents required under 14 C.P.R. § 

### 91.9 and § 

### 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the ground control station ofthe UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official uponrequest. 17. The UA must remain clear and yield the right ofwayto all other manned operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities,hang gliders, etc.).

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### 18. UA operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. 

### § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 19. The UAcannotbe operatedbythe PIC from any moving device orvehicle. 20. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from acloudorwhenvisibilityis lessthan 3 statute miles from the PIC. 21. The UA may not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without written approval from the FAA. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles ofthe geographic center of a nontowered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator's COA. The letter ofagreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator uponrequest. 22. Any 1) incident, 2) accident, or 3) flight operationthat transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to theFederal AviationAdministration's (FAA) UAS IntegrationOffice (AFS-80) within24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instn1ctions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Further flight operations may notbe conducteduntil the incident, accident, ortransgression is reviewed byAFS-80 and authorizationto resume operations is provided. Unless otherwise specified by the Administrator, the PIC, and operator must comply with all applicable parts of14 C.P.R. including, butnot limitedto, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91 

### III. RiskAssessment Duringthe initial standup ofENGUAS activity pre-planning, the CP's staffand UAS flight crew identify and assess possible hazards consistent with FAA Safety Risk Management process. Based on this preplanning the team will create a concise, yet exhaustive Risk Management worksheet/checklist that is adaptable and scalable for all potential ENG events. The team will complete Risk Management worksheets/checklists either enroute to the scene or after arrival on the scene before each event. These tools will be made available to· any FAA representative having a "need" for review. All Risk Assessments will be reviewed by event personnel leadership and approved for operationbythe CP. 

### IV. Changes All proposed changes shall be submitted to the CP in writing. Approved changes shall be incorporated into all copies ofthe Procedures. Changes are not in effect until the CP approves them. 

### V. CrewmemberApproval All crewmembers must be approved as a requisite step for indemnification under the TXKtoday Risks Clause. The CP shall ensure thatthe appropriate numbers ofcrewmembers are authorized and that programs include sufficient flying time for currency in accordance with the Mission Assurance Risk Assessment. The CP shall not approve any crewmelnber until the procedures

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### have been approved and that crew member has demonstrated a complete and thorough understanding. 

### VI. Ground Operations Ground Operations are aircraft operations without intent for flight. Specific operations include, but are notlimitedto: 1. Aircraftmaintenance 2. Overhaul ModificationRepair Ground Test 3. Subsystemwarm-up/checkout 4. SpectrumDe-conflictionGround Test 5. Engine run or other operation of installed engmes and propeller(s) or rotor(s), as appropriate 6. Preflight/postflight 7. Operationofassociated aerospace ground supportequipment 8. AircraftRescue andFirefighting(ARFF) operations and Training 9. Operationofany Ground TestVehicle (GTV) The CP shall not approve any ground operationsuntil the procedures have been approved. 

### VII. FlightApproval The CP shall not approve any flight until the procedures have been approved. CP approval is required for all flights usingthe TXKtoday.com designation and authorities. Flight approvals are requested using real time email/telephone requests to the CP. In the dynamic world ofnews gathering, this will often be completed while enroute to the news event. Any verbal or email approval will suffice for this requirement. This allows the CP to evaluate the effects ofall the factors (such as aircraft condition, weather, aircrew life stressors, etc.) that influence flight effectiveness and safety. CPs shall not authorize operations that are outside the scope ofthe exemption requirements. Approval of operations not allowed by this exemption could create serious liabilityissues. 

### VIII. Assumptions andRestrictions for allENGEmergencyEvents
• During emergency operations all team members will focus exclusively on the safe recovery ofthe DJI Phanton1. Upon emergency flight termination, no additional DJI Phantom's will be launched until a complete understanding of what caused the malfunctionis determined. • All event lawenforcement and First·Responders will be briefed onthe basic CONOPS of the DJI Phantom and what 'they can do to support Petitioner CP in the event of an emergency. • Whenpossible all Emergencies will be terminated atthe Launch and Recoverylocation. 

### IX. EventDJIPhantomCONOPs 1. Once the Pilothas completed,all ground ops, the pilotwill checkin withthe CP who will provide an "all clearfor launch".

82. The Pilot will then verify good communications with his team, Camera Operator first, (Camera operator's "all clear for launch" means his ground checks are complete, he has verified camera operation and zoomfunctionality), thenthe safety observer. Atthis point the pilot will launchthe DJI Phantom from the Launch and Recovery location vertically and announce the initial operating altitude and launch time to the crew. Upon reaching altitude, thePilotwill announcethe initialhoverpoint. 3. The safetyobserver shouldverifythe time and thatthe initial operating area is clear. Ifat anypointthe safety observerrealize the area isn't clear, he/she should announce this fact and make a recommendationto the pilot ofa known clear area. The preferred method is to return to the last known clear point for the pilot. For example: "pilot, SAFETY OBSERVER, initial hover point isn't clear, recommend displacing xxx feet left/right." The pilot will announce his understanding and state his intentions. For example: "Copy SAFETY OBSERVER, I'll hold at xxx, and Camera Operator please plan to capture eventfrom that area. The CameraOperatorwill acknowledge the Pilots instructions as he was the last crew member directed. For example, "Camera Operator (CO) confirms xxx area for initial broadcast. Then the SAFETY OBSERVER will confirm the pilots last instructions. "SAFETYOBSERVERcopiesxxxfor initial broadcast. 4. Theteamwill continueto capturethe news inthismannerthroughoutthe event. 5. There are several mandatory calls from all team members and SAFETY OBSERVER will be responsibleto initiatethese safetychecks. Theyare: a. Every 5 minutes from launchtime a batterycheckuntil recovery b. Every5 minutes from launchtime a positionaccuracy check c. Every5 minutes from launchtime analtitude validationcheck 1. For example: at 1605L the SAFETY OBSERVER will say: "Pilot, SAFETYOBSERVERsafetycheck" 11. At this point all crew members will verify that the position and altitude appears reasonable with what has been directed and additionally the pilot will verify the remaining battery duration. Then, all crew members will acknowledge with the pilot being first as he was the last directed crew position. For example: "Crew, Pilot, good safety check with battery remaining 76%" Then, "CO, good safety check" then "SAFETY OBSERVERgood safetycheck 6. All crew members will acknowledge and verify critical information during the ENG eventviaprofessional CrewResource Management (CRM). Whenthe CP (ordesignated representative), who is in constant contact withthe production team, passes information, the team will acknowledge and offer any concise updates or suggestions. For example: the CP will relay anytime the team is showing live coverage. For example: "Pilot, CP, you're live," then, "pilot, copies" then "CO copies" Then "SAFETY OBSERVER copies."

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# TTRAINI I E Earning Your Stripes

Learn tvlore: www.dji.comThis product is not suitable for people under the age of 18. Please carefully read the ··Quick Start Guide",

**~~User** Guide", disclaimer, and fully watch the

**~~Quick** Start Videos" before using the PHANTOM. Users should make every effort to fly regularly in order to improve their flight skills as an advanced level pilot ( ) . Please fly safely and responsibly.

Please follow these guidelines prior to flying your Phantom: turn on the Remote Controller prior to turning on the Phantom. Toggle SL S2 to the top. Be sure there are no distractions when you're flying. When starting your training, be sure you are in a very large open area. Be aware ofyour surroundings. Always fly in areas void of obstacles and away from traffic and people. Before actually taking off, be sure you have calibrated the compass and you have full GPS satellite reception (Slow Continuous Green Flashing). Neverfly over 400 feet. During training, stay behind your imaginary barrier and never fly behind yourself. When in doubt, gently pull down on the throttle stick and land. DO NOT PANIC.

The aircraft camera should face AWAY fro.m the pilot beforetakeoff. CAUTION

DO NOTfly the Phantom within a radius of2 meters. FORBIDDEN
DO NOTtouch the propellers after the Phantom has been started. NO TOUCHTake off and land with battery facing you.

Hover in one spot keeping batteryfacing you, make sure to control Left/Right/Forward/Back movement.

Rotate left, rotate right but try to keep the battery pointed at yourself.Slowly fly forward/back/left/right with back of Phantom pointed at yourself.

Fly forward to a spot**20~30** feet away. Then fly back keeping the battery pointed at yourself.

Marka spot (B) on the ground lOft awayfrom the Phantom's take off point. Hover and fly towards that spot and land at the spot (B). Then go back into a hover and bring the Phantom back to its original position (A) and land again. 8

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Then, while keeping the camera pointed forward, fly a 4 point square box formation going clockwise. Be sure to be in control and stop and hover in place at each point before proceeding to the next point.

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In a hover, starting with the battery pointed at yourself, rotate 360 degrees counter-clockwise.

Starting with the battery pointed at yourself, go into a hover. Then rotate the Phantom 90 degrees facing left, and fly a 4 point square box formation going clockwise. Be sure to be in control and stop and hover in place at each point before proceeding to the next point.



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Fly a circle counter-clockwise with the camera pointed atthe center ofthe circle. Be sure to keep the altitude the same and the circle as uniform as possible

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... \IBe sure you are in a large open area. Before you take off, make sure you have a good GPS lock by ensuring your LED indicators are flashing Green. Fly the Phantom at least 50ft away from your take off point. Turn offthe Remote Controller. The Phantom will enteritIs failsafe Return-To-Home tv1ode. Letthe Phantom finish itIs routine and land itselfwithin 2 meters of the take off point.

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**Mrn,a~** Be sure you are in a large open area. Before you take off, make sure you have a good GPS lock by ensuring your LED indicators are flashing Green. Fly the Phantom 50ft away from your take off point. Turn offthe Remote Controller. The Phantom will enter it Is failsafe Return-To-Home tv1ode. When the Phantom is returning home, you can intercept RTH tv1ode by switching the Sl Switch from the top position to the middle or lower position, then continue flying the Phantom.

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## www.dji.comFor PHANTOM 2 Main Controller Firmware version Vl.06 

### &PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software version Vl.08 

### &PHANTOM RC Assistant Software version Vl.O 

### December 16, 2013 Revision

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents ofthis manual to fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's product page at which is updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice. DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy righted by DJI with all rights reserved.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contactyour dealer or DJI Customer Service.

©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved.llCONTENT................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 IN THE BOX............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 REQUIRED ITEMS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 SYMBOL LEGEND................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1. PHANTOM 2AIRCRAFT.................................................................................................................................................................4

1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................4 1.2 CONNECTIONSWITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS........................................................................................................................................4 1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................7 1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS .......................................................................................................8 2 PROPELLERS....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 ASSEMBLy ......................................................................................................................................................................................................9 2.2 DISASSEMBLy ...............................................................................................................................................................................................9 2.3 NOTES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ...............................................................................................................................................................10

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ...............................................................................................................................................10 3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER LED INDICATOR STATUS ................................................................................................................ 10 3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION ...........................................................................................................................................................................11 3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER 0PERATION..................................................................................................................................................•....11 3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER& BUILT-IN RECEIVER ................................................................................................................13 4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY................................................................................................................................................................14

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES.......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 4.21NSTALLTHE BATTERY...............................................................................................................................................................................15 4.3 BATTERY USAGE.........................................................................................................................................................................................15 4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR ............................................................................................................................16 4.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES........................................................................................................................................................17 5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS....................................................................................................................................................18

5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS .....................................................................................................................;...................................................18 5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES .................................................................................................,..................................................................18 5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED.....................................................................................................................................................18 6 FLIGHT................................................................................................................................................................................................19

6.1 FLYING ENVIRONtv1ENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................19 6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ...........................................................................................................................................................................19 6.3TAKEOFF/LANDING PROCEDURES .........................................................................................................................................................19 6.•4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION ...............................................................................................................................................................................20 6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITYWARNING FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................21 7 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION.................................................................................22

7.11NSTALLING THE DRIVER AND ASSISTANT SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................22 7.2 USING THE PHANTOM2 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE ON A PC...........................................................................................................22 7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM2.............................................................................................................................................. 23 7.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................23 8APPENDIX..............................................................................., ..........................................................................................................25 8.1 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................ : .............................................................................25 8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................. 25

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### In the ------------·----------------· 

### -·--·---------- PHANTOM2 2.4GHz Remote Controller Propeller Pair

Intelligent Battery Charger Plug Set

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--+--------·----- Screwdriver Cables 

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Micro-USB Cable Screws Accessories Box



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### Required Items AA Battery X4 

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.. PHANTOM 2

Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 [l]Propeller [2]Motor [3]Front Side [4]Front LEOs [S]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [?]Receiver Antenna [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]L.ED Flight Indicators [lO]DJI Intelligent Battery [ll]Compass



### 1.1 Built-in Flight ControlSystem Instructions The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver. The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modules together. The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant Software, by choosing Naza-M mode or

**1-'h:::~ntnrn**

2 mode. This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual
more information.



### 1.2 Connectionswith OtherDJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D gimbal 1 iOSD mini 1 iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module. Below are connections for these products. The PHANTOM 2 will support the PC Ground Station and iPAD Ground Station function in the

January2014.

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### ! 1 gimbal 1 Mount the H3-2D gimbal

using 4 screws. Figure 1-3 ( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage

**(ll.lV~l2.6V)** and a maximum current 2A. ( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an operational voltage between

**ll.lV~l2.6V** and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video transmission module is under as an overcurrent will damage the central board's components. If the total current exceeds please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the wireless video transmission module. ( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication interference, it's not recommended to use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G wifi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the 2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Data!ink. ( 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D gimbal and wireless video transmission module

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Figure 1-5 ( 3 ) Connecting the H3-2D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI wireless video transmission module AVL58

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## IFigure 1-7 The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module.

UART AV-GNDr-1

**--=--~**

**~A'{:O~TJ** BATT- 1 BATT_I

L Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Markk II package when connecting to the DJI specific wireless transmission module (AVL58). 1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description l. are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light up.

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## I,---------·--------------.---- Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions Power On Self-Test Warming Up &Aircraft cannottake off during warming up Ready to Fly Readyto Fly (non-GPS) Aircraft in abnormal status Warnings and errors Remote Controller Signal Lost pt Level Low Battery CapacityWarning 2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning --+---------------------·-------- Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big Errors & Aircraft cannotfly. Compass data abnormal because offerro-magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration.

**--------·-----------~-------------------------------------** ( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza-M mode, LED indicators will work according to the Naza-M flight control system. ( 2) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software for detailed information about warnings and
errors. 2. Thefront LEDs are for indicating where the nose ofthe aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors have spooled up.

The front LEDs

1.4Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with otherDJI products Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade the firmware as requirements below

. AssistantSoftwarefor Assistant Itemstoupgrade Firmwareversions required upgrading Softwareversion P330CB (built-in Vl.O.l.l9 orabove PHANTOM 2 Vl.08

central board) Zenmuse H3-2D CMU Vl.O , IMU Vl.6 or above PHANTOM 2 Vl.08

iOSD Mark II V2.04 orabove iOSD V3.02

iOSD mini Vl.04 or above iOSD V3.02 *The iOSD Assistant Software is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini. ©2013 DJilnnovations. All Rights Reserved.8 

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### 2 PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary.

Propellers Grey Nut (9443) Black Nut (9443 R)



# ~~ ..-- Diagram ,- (<1'.0"\ '""- Attach to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a Assembly Location not have a black dot. black dot. Fastening/Un-fastening 

# B'l Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. Instructions 

# 'D'l Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 2.1 Assem!lly

1. (Figure 2-1) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you've read them. 2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the fastening instructions.

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure2-3 2.2 Disassembly ( Figure 2-3) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 

### 2.3 Notes

1. Propellers are selftightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. 6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.
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## 3 The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software. The sticks mode is Mode2 on delivery.

J3 [4]
J4 [6] J1 [7] [12] [8] @ [9]
Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 [1]Antenna [2]Carrying Handle [3]3-Position Switch S1 [4]3-Position Switch S2 [5]Joystick1(J1;J2) [6]Joystick2(J3;J4) [?]Neck Strap Attachment [8]Power Switch [9]Power Indicator [lO]Battery Compartment [11]Micro-USB Port [12]Siide Lever [13]Potentiometer 

### 3.1 Power on 

### the Remote Controller

1. Install the four AABatteries (not included) into the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller according to the negative and positive poles. 2. Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and all sticks are at mid-point before switching on the power switch. 3. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. If the power LED indicatoris solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. ( 1 ) Please make sure the batteries have enough capacity before use. If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to the <Remote Controller Power Indicator Status Information>), please replace batteries as soon as possible. ( 2 ) Using the correct type of batterywill prevent risk ofdamage or malfunction. ( 3 ) For long term storage, be sureto remove the batteries from the remote controller.


### 3.2 Remote controllerPower LED IndicatorStatus

Power LED Indicator Sound Remote ControllerStatus None Normal B-8-B.

..... Low voltage (at4V-4.3V). Replace the batteries immediately 

# • B--B--8

...... Alert will sound after 15 minutes ofinactivity. It will stop onceyou start using the remote controller.
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## IThe remote controller will power off below 4V. Land and



### 3.3Antenna Orientation The remote controller's antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range during flight.

Figure 3-3 

### 3.4Remote ControllerOperation

The operations of remote controller are based on mode2 stick configuration. Definitions The 'stick neutral 1 positions and 'stick released I mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at the central position. To 'movethe stick 1 means that the stick of remote controller is pushed awayfrom the central position. Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D gimbal. Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft nose direction )

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## I Operation details

The throttle stick controls the aircraft elevation. Push the stick up and the aircraftwill rise. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its altitude ifthe sticks are centered. Pushing the throttle stick above the centered (neutral) position will result in the aircraft taking off. We suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected ascent.**,~"** ...

### , I I \ I ' ""/ Position-1 Position-2 Position-3

OFF Course Lock

**H~me-point** Lock

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## I The yaw stickcontrolsthe aircraft rudder. Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter clock-wise. Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will always fly in the same direction. The command stick controls the rotating angular velocity of the aircraft. Increasing movement of the command stick results in faster aircraft rotation velocity. The pitch stick controls the aircraft's front & backtilt. Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly forward. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight ifthe stick is centered. Increasing movement of the command stick will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum is 35o) and faster flight veloci!J_·------------1 The roll stick controlsthe aircraft left & right tilt. Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left. Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. The aircraft will keep level and straight ifthe stick is centered. Increasing movement of the command stick will result in a largertilt angle (maximum is 35°) and faster flight velocity. S1 is for compass calibration. Toggle the S1 switch from position-1 to position-3 and back to position-1, 5 times or more to enter into compass calibration mode. Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the S1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant Software.
S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the Assistant Software when in Naza-tvl mode. Only use the IOC function after you are familiar with flying.--------.-----------··------------....-------- Slide Lever controls the pitch of the H3-2D gimbal. The position of slide lever determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal level. Slide the lever left to make the gimbal pitch down up to a -90° position. Slide the lever right to pitch up to +0° position resulting in gimbal being at a horizontally level orientation. ( l ) For 'Readyto Fly I the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released. ( 2 ) For 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS) I the aircraftwill only keep the altitude when all sticks are released. 3.5 Linking the remote controller& built-in receiver PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated in the Figure 3-4. The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this proc.edure. Ifyou ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required.

**~~~~--n~-** Link button & link indicator

Figure 3-4 Linking procedures

l. Power on the PHANTOM 2. 2. Turn on the remote controller and place it O.Sm-lm away from the aircraft. 3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver has been successfully established.
Link Indicator Status The remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully. The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around, please turn on the remote controller. i 

# •• • The receiver is ready for linking.



# • There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver, please carry outthe linking procedures. ©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved.13 

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## 4 Intelligent ll"'i.!:!l'll''ll".e3>ll"'11 The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger.

Intelligent Battery Charger DJIIntelligent Battery Functions { 1 ) Balance Charging { 2 ) Capacity Display ( 3 ) Communicating
{ 4 ) Overcharging Protection { 5 ) Over Discharging Protection { 6 ) Short Circuit Protection
{ 7 ) Sleep Protection
{ 8 ) Charging Temperature Detection Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging. Displaythe current battery level. The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports

for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent overcharging damage. Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent over discharging damage. Automatically cuts offthe power supply when a short circuit i's detected. The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. The static current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is powered on without connecting to other devices. The battery will charge only when its temperature is within 0°(N55°(, Ifthe battery temperature is out ofthis range, the battery will stop charging. ( 1 ) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. ( 2 ) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

### 4.1

**Cha~gil'lg** 

### Procedures

1. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 2. Connect the battery to the charger. Ifthe current capacity ofthe battery is over 75%, you should power on the battery to begin charging. 3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery level indicator description for details. 4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger
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## Iand batterywhen the charging is completed.

Wall socket 

### 4.2 Install the Battery Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the battery into the compartment until you hear a 'click' sound.

Figure 4-l An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (l) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unabl.e to take off. 

### 4.3 BatteryUsage

LED2 LEDl Battery Level Indicator

Figure 4-2 LED3 LED4 Power Button Battery Power
(1) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will indicate the current battery level. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator qescription> for details. (2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. (3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn offthe intelligent battery. (4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery ©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved.15 

## ILevel Indicator Description> for details.


### 4.4 Description ofthe Batterylevel Indicator The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as well as battery life. The following is a description ofthe indicators. :The LED is solid on :The LED will blink regularly

lEDl LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 0%-25% 25%-50% 50%-75% 75%-100% Full charged

75%-87.5% 62.5%-75% 50%-62.5% 37.5%-50%

12.5%-25% 0%-12.5%

90%-100% 80%-90% 70%-80% 60%-70% 50%-60% 40%-50%
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### 4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes

l. Never plug or unplug the batteryinto the aircraft when it is powered on. 2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 0°( to 40°(, and be discharged in an environment that is between -20°( to 50°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lowerthan 80%. 3. It Is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling procedurewill ensure the battery is working at its optimal level. 4. For long term storage please placethe batterywith only a 40-50% capacity in a strong battery box securely.We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%-50%)-0%-100%-(40%-50%). 5. It Is suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. Please completely discharge a battery priorto disposal. 6. It Is suggested thatyou purchase a new battery ifthe current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 7. Nevertry to recharge orfly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the batteryon a non-flammable surface such as concrete and never nearany flammable materials. 

### 9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER.

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### 5 Calibrating Compass

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration ofthe compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level. 5.1 CalibrationWarnin s ( 1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement underground. ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. ( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 5.2 Calibration Procedures Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details.

Start cali Quicklyflip the switch Sl

Position-1
Position-3
Position-l-,Position-3-,Position-l Flip no less than 5 times

LED Flight Indicator

Start horizontal calibratic

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5.3When Recalibration is Required 360° Rotate the aircraft horizontally

LED Flight Indicator

Startvertical calibration
Position-1

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## (~~~ ,_.,."' Position-l-,Position-3-,Position-l Flip once 360°Rotate the aircraft vertically (Nose

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LED Flight Indicator
Normal LED!

Succeed

Re-calibrate

( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating

**b~tween** red and yellow. ( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/loc;ation. ( 3 ) The mechanical structure ofthe aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position ofthe compass. ( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn'tfly instraight lines.
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### 6 Flight 6.1 Flying Environment Requirements 

### { 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). { 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. { 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass. { 4) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

### { 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. (No base stations or cell towers around) 

### { 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. { 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations. 6.2 Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is needed to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one ofthe options below to start motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously. The same command is used to stop the motors.



### A B 

# c D Figure 6-l 6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you. 2. Turn on the remote controller. 3. Power on the aircraft byturning on the intelligent battery. 4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command. 5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation> for more details. 6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down on the throttle stick gently to descend and land. ©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved.19 

## I7. After landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 seconds which will automatically stop the motors.
You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. ( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. ( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. ( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. 

### 6.4 Failsafe Function The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: ( 1 ) The remote controller is powered off. ( 1 ) The remote controller is powered on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software). ( 2 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range ofthe remote controller. ( 3 ) There is an

**ob~tacle** obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel. ( 4 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.

Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. Readyto Fly (non-GPS) ----Automaticlanding

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may be drifting during the descent and landing process. Readyto Fly---- Automaticgo homeand land ' I The flight control system will automatically control the aircraftto fly back to the home point and land. I Home Point

When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated. Quickly switching the S2 switch of the remote controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the home point of PHANTOM 2. When the home point is set, you will see a ©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved.20 

## Iseries ofrapid green blinks on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: ( 1 ) The place the PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost. ( 2) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the distance will be displayed as 

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### 6.5 low BatteryCapacityWarning Function Regain control as soon as signal is recovered.

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears,
users should promptlyfly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has less than 15% power. ( 1 ) When battery powerdrops below30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. ( 2) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to

**des~end** and land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. ( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V
as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. ( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacitywarning. ( 2) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may cause a communication failure. ©2013 DJllnnovations. All Rights Reserved.21

## 7 7.1 Installing the DriverandAssistantSoftware The PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software and the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software are used for advanced adjustments ofthe PHANTOM 2. Please follow the steps belowto install the Driverand Assistant Software.

Download the driver Connect the Micro-USB Run the driver Run the Assistant installer and port of PHANTOM 2 to a installer and follow Software installer Assistant Software USB port of PC via a the prompts to and follow the installerfrom the DJI Micro-USB cable. finish installation. prompts to finish website. installation.



## i The PHANTOM 2 and PHANTOM RC Assistant Software currently only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 bit)). 

### 7.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Softwareon a PC

1. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then Connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant Software. Observe the indicators on the bottom left ofthe screen. When connected successfully,the connection indicator is 3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 4. View and checkthe current configuration in the [View] page.

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## INaza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. ( 2) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters will be returned to factory settings. 

### 7.3 Firmware upgrade ofPHANTOM 2 Please follow the procedures to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly.

1. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 's firmware. 2. Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade. 3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant Software shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 seconds.•Once completed, the firmware is up to date.
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### 41 (2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically. Ifthis happens, repeat the above procedures.
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### 7.4PHANTOM RC AssistantSoftware Description Please follow the procedurEls tofinish the configuration ofthe remote controller.

1. · Turn offthe remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the bottom of it. 2. ·Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then Connect the remote controller to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished.

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## I3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant Software. Observe the indicators on the bottom left ofthe screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is and communication indicator is 4. Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 5. Finish upgrade in the [Info] page ifnecessary.

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### Aircraft Operating environmenttemperature Power consumption Supported Battery Weight (including the battery) Take-offWeight Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) Max Yaw Angular Velocity MaxTiltAngle Max Ascent/ Descent Speed Max FlightSpeed Wheelbase 

### 2.4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency Communication Distance (open area) Receiver

**Se1~sitivity** (1%PER) Working Current/Voltage Battery 

### DJI Intelligent Battery Type Capacity Charging Environment Range Discharging Environment Range 5.6W DJIIntelligent battery lOOOg :::;1300g Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 200°/s 35° 6m/s 15m/s (Not Recommended) 350mm

2.4GHz ISM lOOOm -97dBm 100 mA@6V 4 AA Batteries

3S LiPo Battery 5200mAh,ll.lV 0°( to 40°( -20°( to 50°(

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Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions Power On Self-Test Warming Up & Aircraft cannottake off during warming up

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## I---------,.----------- 2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

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------·------·--- Errors & Aircraft cannotfly.* Compass data abnormal because offerro-magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration. *Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software to getdetailed information about warnings and errors.

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## I

### Phantom2Vision

### +Mission Checklist SquareWorldMedia, LCC/TXKtoday.com Checklist


### Arrival Checklist 1. Ifday and operating out ofback ofvehicle, pointvehicle into sun. 2. Remove case and place on level surface. 3. Check distance to nearest airport and/or controlled airspace using smartphone ortablet app. 4. If required, use VHF aviation transceiver, to contact tower of field ifcloserthan 5NM. 5. Inform tower 

### I CTAF of UAS ops, location, and max height of flight. 

### PreflightChecklist 1. Remove transmitter. 2. Router- On 3. Transmitter

- On 4. Toggle Switches- FullUp 5. VideoMonitor- On 6. Remove UAS from case. 7. Gimbal Lock & 

### Lens Cap

- Removed 8. Micro-SD card

- Inserted. 9. UAS Battery- Inserted 10. Place UAS in clear and safe launch and recovery position ifit returns to home. 11. UAS Battery- On 12. Wifi Connection to Monitor

- Verified 13. DJIApplication

- Load 14. DJI application

- Connect to Camera 15. SD Card- Format 16. Camera- FullUp 17. Satellite Connections

- Verified 18. ChargeLevels- Safe for Flight 19. Video Recording- Start 20. Takeoff 

### AfterTakeoffChecklist 1. Hover approximately ten feet above the ground to confirm UAS is under control. 2. All sticks operate correctly while inhover

- Verified


### Pre-LandingChecldist 1. Camera

- FullUp 2. Video Recorder- Stop 3. LandingZone

- Clear 

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### Replace 2. Wifi Connection to Monitor

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- Connect to Camera 4. Takeoff


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### 1. Battery

- Off 2. Transmitter- Off 3. Router'- Of( 4. Notify Tower/CTAF

- End of Ops

# S uareWorldMedia LLC/TXKtoda .com Pre-FlightChecklist o Charge MainBatteries o Charge Repeater o CheckMotors o CheckProps forWear o CheckControllerPower o TestAnemometer o CheckRadio o Check Camera
Post-FlightChecklist o CheckMotors for Wear orHeat o CheckMainBatteriesfor Signs ofHeat and Damage o CheckProps for Damage orWear (Replace as needed) o Checkfor anyMissing orBrokenParts-NoteAnyDamage o Turn OffCamera o TurnOffControllerPower o TumOffAr,temometer o Turn OffRadio o DownloadImages andVideos 0


### PostFlightMaintenanceNotes:

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### o TurnonRangeExtender o TurnonRemote Control o TurnonController (2 beeps) o SetWi-Fi/Turn onDJIVisionApp o Verify GPS (Greenflashes- Screen) o StartVideo o Take Off/Land o Stop Video o PowerDownPhantom o TurnOffController/RangeExt. Flight StartTime:
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To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50 flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued reliability.

1. Checkingthe Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any reason. 2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to ensure a more reliable connection. 3. Check the metal battery power connectors for

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear them. This can be done by inserting a piece of sandpaper (1 mm thick) into the connectors to polish the metal. 4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able to establish easy contact with the battery connectors and should not be bent. 5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious erosion, send the battery in for repairs. 6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are secure. This prevents the battery from becoming loose duringflight. 7. Check the power cables between the arms and the

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to arrange repairs. 8. For long term storage, please refer to the "Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines" and check the battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from being damaged. 9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher or lower than the others, contact OJI for analysis. You can also check the battery cell warning history. If any warning are reported, contact OJI. II. Checking theTransformation System 1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm

thatthe connection points are still ingood condition. 2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support

to arrange repairs if any

**bendi~g** or damage is discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray if they show signs of rust. I 3. Listen to the servomotors during tHe transformation,

if there is abnormal noise, it may ·indicate that the servomotors worn. i 4. After the landing gear rises, check, the lead screws

and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the bearings. 5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches,

dents, or plastic particles underneath them, contact OJI Supportto arrange repairs.

Ill. Checking theAircraft 1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately

tightened. 2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is

any reason to believe that detectable damage might affectflight safety, consult with OJI Support. 3. Checkthe carbon tubes of the arms for damage. 4. Checkthe dampers on the landing gears. If they are

loose, secure them with 502 glue. 5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear. Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive material) that might affect or block the signal. 6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the

same tilt angle.

© 2015 DJJ. All Rights Reserved.IV. Checking the Motors 1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not

become loose. 2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have been worn out. 3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is perfectly centered on the motor. Check for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems are detected, contact DJI Supportto order replacement motors. 4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact DJI Supportto order replacement motors. 5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor

base are tight and the plastic components around the motors are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.

V. Checkingthe Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending,

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it,. 2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the airc'raft,

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VI. Checking the IMU 1. Open DJI Pilot app to check the condition ofthe IMU

and perform an advanced IMU calibration. Please place the aircraft in a cool environment and on a flat, stable surface (if the landing gear is damaged, support the aircraft with four objects of equal height). Do not touch the craft during the calibration. 2. Turn on the aircraft and listen for any abnormal noise

or vibration from the fan located on the front of the aircraft. If any irregularity is detected, replace the fan.

VII. Checkingthe Control and VideoTransmission System 1. Checkthe 4 antennas on the landing gear to ensure

that they are secure. Also check for any bending or damage. 2. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage 3. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace

if necessary. VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera 1. The quick-mount connector for the camera is a

particularly vulnerable component. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work after initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app (while OSD data is displayed), the quick-mount connector may be worn. In this case, replace the rubber mat, circuit board, and/or connector on the gimbal quick-mount. 2. Check the metal contacts on the quick mount

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace the quick-mount connector. 3. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount

connector board, if there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins are worn out it should be replaced. 4. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize

itself. If its stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs. 5. Listen for any abnormal noise from the fan when

the gimbal is turned on. This may indicate unusual vibration and the fan should be replaced.

IX. Checking the Vision Positioning System 1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt;or residue

is detected, gently clean the lens. 2. Check for and remove objects that might block the

sensors. 3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely

installed on the aircraft. 4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold

the aircraft 1-2 meters above a surface with rich patterns, under good lighting conditions. Change

1the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller 'and check the DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an altitude value and indicates that P-OPTI mode is active, the Vision Positioning System should function normally.

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