## July 14, 2015

Exemption No. 12027 Regulatory Docket No. FAA

–2015

–1381

Mr. Timothy A. Paris Vice President of Operations Mr. William M. Bogar, Esq. Attorney/Superintendent Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. 1595 Smith Township Road Atlasburg, PA 15004

-0369

Dear Messrs

. Paris and Bogar:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends.
By letter dated April 23, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an exemption. The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial imaging for monitoring of construction sites

. See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption

. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner

. Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a Yuneec Q500 Typhoon

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## 2 The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates

. In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112

−95 in reference to 49 U

.S

.C

. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision
You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection 1



## . The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption Nos

. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA

−2014

−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

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• They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

• The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 also apply to the situation you present; and

• A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision
In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. is granted an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform

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### Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by instruments aboard the UA.

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aerial data collection

. This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. is hereafter referred to as the operator. Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption

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2. Operations for the purpose of closed

-set motion picture and television filming are not permitted.

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

-issued airman medical certificate or U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating

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documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

-flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal

## 5 government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and experience

-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA

-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre

-determined location within the private or controlled

-access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that f or at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO

-issued COA. The

## 6 exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA

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22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and
any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.
The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

-access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be

## 7 reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed

-set motion picture and television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3

-day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights; b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption;
c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on

-scene operation of the UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;
e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming; f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request; g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

## 8 This exemption terminates on July 31, 2017 unless sooner superseded or rescinded.
Sincerely,

/s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures

# ALEX E. PARIS

CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.

P.O. BOX 369 • 1595 SMITH TOWNSHIP STATE ROAD (RT. 18) ATLASBURG, PA 15004-0369

Office Phone No. (724) 947-2235 FAX No. (724) 947-3820



### April23, 2015

U.S Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Our Greatest Assets Our Employees



### RE: Request for Exemption under Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations from Certain Sections of 14 C.F.R.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please review the enclosed application requesting exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations listed above and contained within this document. Ifwe can provide any additional information to assist in your review ofthis document, please do not hesitate to contact us at (724) 947-2235 or via email at either tparis@alexparis.com or wbogar@alexparis.com.

Thank you,

# d~a!?~ Timothy A. Paris Vice President ofOperations Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. 1595 Smith Township Road Atlasburg, PA 15004-0369 Phone: (724) 947-2235 Email: tparis@alexparis.com

# ~ William M. Bogar, Esq. Attorney/Superintendent Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. 1595 Smith Township Road Atlasburg, PA 15004-0369 Phone: (724) 947-2235 Email: bbogar@alexparis.com

### April23, 2015

U.S Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

Re: Request for Exemption under Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Refonn Act of2012 and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations from Certain Sections of 14 C.P.R.

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act"), Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, a Pennsylvania Corporation (Petitioner) and planned operator ofa Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) to allow for commercial operation ofits sUAS to provide aerial imaging for monitoring ofsecured and controlled construction sites, so long as these operations are conducted under the conditions outlined within this framework or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. A summary ofthis request suitable for publication in the Federal Register is provided within Part VIII ofthis application.

The requested exemption would allow the Petitioner to safely, efficiently and economically use a commercial sUAS within the National Air System (NAS). As detailed in this document and the attached instruction manual (plus additional documentation) within the Appendix, the requested exemption would permit the Petitioner to operate the sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is limited and predetermined. In addition, access to the sites, themselves, will be tightly controlled. Accordingly, the approval ofthis exemption would enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary ofTransportation's responsibilities under Section 333(c) ofthe Reform Act to "establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the National Airspace System (NAS)."

The name and address ofthe applicant are: Timothy A. Paris Vice President ofOperations Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. 1595 Smith Township Road Atlasburg, PA 15004-0369 Phone: (724) 947-2235 Email: tparis@alexparis.com

William M. Bogar, Esq. Attorney/Superintendent Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. 1595 Smith Township Road Atlasburg, PA 15004-0369 Phone: (724) 947-2235 Email: bbogar@alexparis.com

The regulations from which the exemption is requested are as follows:

### 14 C.P.R. Part 21(h) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.203(a) (1) 14 C.P.R.§ 45.23(b) 14 C.P.R. § 45.27(a) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.9(c) 14 C.P.R.§ 61.113(a) & (b) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.7(a) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.9(b) (2) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.203(a) & (b) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.103 14 C.P.R.§ 91.109(a) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.119 14 C.P.R.§ 91.121 14 C.P.R.§ 91.151(a) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.405(a) 14 C.P.R.§ 91.407(a) (1) 14 C.P.R. § 409(a) (2) 14 C.P.R.§ 417(a) & 

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## I. DESCRIPTION OF PETITIONER

Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. (AEP) is a Pennsylvania Corporation specializing in heavy construction and a variety ofindustrial services related to it. Operating primarily in Pennsylvania, Ohio and the Mid-Atlantic region, we engage in a variety ofconstruction services, both public and private, which include underground utility installation, site development, building foundation construction, site demolition and remediation, environmental mitigation & reclamation as well as const. management. Having been in existence for 67 years, we are members in, and actively involved in the National Utility Contractor's Association, Pennsylvania Utility Contractor's Association, West Virginia Utility Contractor's Association, American General Contractors Association and the Associated Builders and Contractors Association.



## II. RELEVANT STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This petition for exemption is submitted in accordance with Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe FAA Modernization and Refonn Act of2012. The "Reform Act" gives authority to the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) may operate safely within the National Airspace System (NAS) before completion ofthe rulemaking required under Section 332 ofthe "Reform Act". The Secretary has delegated this aviation authority to the Administrator ofthe FAA. In making this determination, the Administrator must determine which types of UAS's do not create a hazard to users ofthe NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light ofthe following considerations, stated under Section 333(b):

• The size, weight, speed and operational capability ofthe UAS.

• Whether the UAS operates within the visual sight line ofthe operator.

• Whether the UAS operates within close proximity to airports and populated areas.

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### Accordingly, under Section 3 3 3(c), ifthe Administrator makes the determination that the UAS "may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS), the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation ofsuch aircraft in the national airspace system (NAS).

In addition, under 49 U.S.C. § 44701(£) the Administrator is expressly given the authority to grant exemptions from its safety regulations and standards ifthe Administrator finds the exemption is in the public interest. (49 U.S.C. 

## § 44701(£) permits exemptions from§§ 44701(a) & 

### (b) and§§ 44702 through 44716). Furthermore, a party requesting such an exemption must explain the reasons why the exemption: (1). would be in the public interest or how it would benefit the public as a whole, and (2). that it would not adversely affect safety (or how it would provide a level ofsafety at least equal to the existing regulation from which exemption is sought) under 14 C.P.R.§ 11.81.

The sUAS owned by Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. is a small multirotor vehicle and it weighs less than 5 pounds (apx. 60oz.) at lift-off. Under normal conditions, it operates at a speed ofno
more than 25 knots. It 

### has the capability ofhovering and moving within both a horizontal and vertical plane simultaneously. The sUAS will operate only in the visual line ofsight ofits pilot in command (PIC) and a visual observer (VO) that will be present during actual flight operations. The sUAS will only operate under controlled conditions, in airspace that is both predetermined and limited. In addition, ground-access to these sites will be tightly controlled. Finally, the sUAS will operate at an altitude ofno more than 400 feet, posing no risk to users ofthe national airspace system. Accordingly, these operations insure that the sUAS will "not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system
or to the public" as mandated within Section 333(b) ofthe Reform Act.

Given the small size ofthe sUAS involved and the restricted environment within which it will operate, this petition for exemption falls squarely within the "equivalent level ofsafety" under 14 C.F.R § 11.81 in which Congress intended that the FAA, by exemption, permit commercial operation ofthe sUAS to commence, pending completion offormal rulemaking. Furthermore, due to its small size plus the low altitudes and restricted areas in which it will operate, approval ofthis petition presents no national security issue.
Considering the clear direction in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act as amended, the equivalent level ofsafety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit which it will incur, the grant ofthe requested exemptions are also in the public interest.
Accordingly, Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. respectfully requests the FAA to grant the requested exemption without delay.



## III. PUBLIC INTEREST

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act"). The law allows the Secretary ofTransportation to consider whether certain small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) can operate safely within the national airspace system (NAS) before completion ofthe rulemaking that is required under Section 332 ofthe "Reform Act". By granting an exemption, the FAA will fulfill Congress' intent ofallowing a sUAS to operate with significant safety precautions in

a restricted, low risk environment.

The use ofa sUAS on a construction site will significantly reduce the risk to our employees/workers with respect to slips and falls while inspecting, surveying and monitoring site progress. A sUAS is

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### capable ofphotographing and collecting data from many areas that normally require employee inspection, thus eliminating many ofthe risks associated with it. Accordingly, since slips and falls are
a major source ofconstruction site injuries and fatalities, the effect ofreducing their probability through the use ofa sUAS would squarely be within the public interest.

In addition, the use ofa sUAS on a construction site will allow for a more thorough site review, potentially revealing issues and concerns that might not be evident from an on-ground, visual inspection. Generally, the projects that we undertake are subject to stringent environmental controls. The primary objective ofthese controls is to regulate (or even eliminate) the discharge ofpotential pollutants from the site into the surrounding environment. Often the failure ofthese controls to do so may subject the contractor to substantial fines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or a similar state authority or both. As a contractor, we take both the construction and maintenance of environmental controls very seriously, conducting visual inspections on a daily basis. In addition to the risks posed by slips and falls, visual inspections can only provide a limited, view ofthe effectiveness ofthese controls. The use ofa sUAS will provide a birds-eye, view ofthe controls. Any potential breaches will readily be evident as will be the extent ofthe discharge and potential damage done to the surrounding environment. The collection ofsuch data will allow for faster, more focused and efficient repair and maintenance times. This too, is squarely within the public interest since a more sustainable and cleaner eco-system is beneficial to everyone.

The sUAS can provide for quick and cost effective aerial monitoring ofall or a significant portion ofa construction site-something that is not possible without this technology. The sUAS can be used to monitor site progress on a daily basis, allowing site crews and project managers to examine and inspect completed work for flaws, more quickly. Similarly, aerial monitoring will allow for a more efficient allocation ofequipment and manpower-as it will allow site crews and project managers to better identify areas ofthe project that require additional resources. These considerations are within the public interest because they enhance the ability to produce a safer product and work to assure both the cost-effectiveness and safety ofthe work performed.

The sUAS that we propose to fly for operations under this application weighs less than 5 pounds (apx. 60oz) and carries no on-board pilot, passengers or cargo. It also carries no combustible fuels or other flammable material-unlike larger conventional aircraft that could be used to provide the same services. Utilizing a sUAS, instead ofa larger conventional aircraft, provides for a much greater degree of safety for both our employees and the general public. Lastly, it should also be noted that our sUAS will be powered by rechargeable lithium ion batteries-as opposed to the burning offossil fuels. Hence, the environmental impact ofutilizing the sUAS for aerial imaging is greatly reduced-especially when contrasted with the use ofa larger conventional aircraft to provide the same thing.



## IV. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS

The grant ofexemption to Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. for the Yuneec QSOO 

### Typhoon sUAS will be subject to the following operating conditions. The main restrictions have been summarized below.

1. Operations will be conducted over private, controlled-access, or public property where approved.

2. Written and/or verbal permission from the land-owner/authority will be required before the commencement ofany flight.

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### 3. All operations conducted within 5 miles from an airport shall only be initiated after verbal coordination with the airport authority, or air traffic control when a control tower is present at the airport.

4. All onsite personnel will consent to the sUAS flyover on site by written waiver and the pilot in command (PIC) will obtain additional written or verbal consent ofanyone who is allowed within 100 feet ofthe flight operation.

5. All required permissions and pennits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies.

6. A briefing will be conducted with regard to the planned sUAS operation prior to the start ofeach day's operations. This briefing will be mandatory for all personnel who are performing duties within the boundaries ofthe secured area ofwhich the sUAS will be operating.

7. The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 (sUAS) weighs less than 5 pounds (apx. 60oz.).

8. All flights will be operated within the visual line ofsight ofboth the pilot in command (PIC) and an additional visual observer (VO).

9. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be limited to the amount oftime that the second low battery warning indicator on the hand-held flight control box is achieved. This generally allows for a flight time of20-25 minutes, as per manufacturer's specifications.

10. All flights will be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL) and will operate in the secured area within a confined geo-fence, defined by a maximum 300 foot radius.

11. The minimum crew for each operation will consist ofa pilot in command (PIC) and a visual observer (VO).

12. The pilot in command (PIC) will be an FAA licensed airman with a private pilot's certificate (or a sUAS certificate, once the FAA establishes the criteria and procedures for obtaining a sUAS license) and a second class medical certificate.

13. The sUAS will operate in accordance with all safety and operational requirements contained within the instruction manual attached in the Appendix to this application.

14. Both the pilot in command (PIC) and visual observer (VO) will be trained in operation ofthe Yuneec Q500 Typhoon and will have received up-to-date maintenance information regarding the sUAS.

15. The pilot in command (PIC) will conduct a pre-flight inspection, prior to each flight and determine that the sUAS is in a condition safe for flight. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe sUAS, the aircraft will be prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance is performed and the sUAS is made safe for flight. All maintenance performed on the sUAS will be denoted in a Maintenance Log kept specifically for the sUAS.

16. The pilot in command (PIC) and visual observer (VO) will be able to communicate by voice at all times.

17. The pilot in command (PIC) will be trained in advance for the safe operation ofthe sUAS to be

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### operated. This will include operation ofthe sUAS both in normal and in emergency modes of operation, and will include familiarization with the instruction manual published by the sUAS manufacturer and attached in the Appendix to this application. Training will also include types of

maneuvers to be performed and the safe operation in relation to persons, property and applicable airspace.

18. Contingency plans will be in place to safely tenninate flight ifthere is a loss ofcommunication between the pilot in command (PIC) and visual observer (VO).

19. Operations will only be conducted during daylight hours.

V. REGULATIONS FROM WHICH EXEMPTION IS REQUESTED

Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. ("Petitioner") requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation of sUAS's:

14 C.F.R. Part 21(h): Airworthiness Certificates. 14 C.F.R. 

## § 91.203(a) (1)

14 C.P.R.§ 91.203(a) (1) requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it a certificate ofairworthiness. 14 C.P.R. Part 21(h) establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by 14 C.P.R.§ 91.203(a) (1). 

### The Federal Aviation Act and Section 333 gives the FAA authorization to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate upon consideration ofcertain characteristics. These characteristics include the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas ofthe particular UAS. Given the size ofthe aircraft, that we intend to operate (less than 5 lbs.) and the limited operating area associated with these operations, an exemption from 14 C.P.R. Part 21(h) meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act.
Equivalent Level ofSafety

In this case, a further examination ofthese criteria demonstrate that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, under the conditions proposed herein, will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (either fixed wing or rotorcraft) with an airworthiness certificate. The sUAS operated by Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. has a gross take-offweight ofless than 5 pounds (apx. 60 oz.). It

### will not carry a pilot or a passenger. It will not carry explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels. It 

### will operate exclusively in a secured area with receipt ofpermission from the landowner and consent obtained from all ground personnel, prior to flight. Unlike other civil aircraft, all proposed operations ofthe sUAS will be tightly controlled and monitored by its pilot in command (PIC) and an additional visual observer (VO). Furthennore, the aircraft will be carried to the area ofoperation, not flown.

Taken together, these safety enhancements provide a greater degree ofsafety to the Petitioner's employees, members ofthe public and property owners than conventional operations ofcivil aircraft that require an airworthiness certificate under 14 C.P.R. Part 21(h). Such aircraft are considerably larger, carry passengers and cargo as well as flammable fuel and operate without the restrictions and conditions being proposed for our sUAS. In addition, application ofthese same criteria clearly demonstrate that the proposed operation ofour sUAS poses no credible threat to national security due to its size, speed ofoperation, lack ofexplosive materials or flammable liquid fuels and inability to

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### carry a substantial external load. 

### The FAA has issuedseveral exemptions to 14 C.F.R. Part 2l(h) a sampling includes the following exemptions: 11062, 11080, Ill09, 11153, and 1117 4. The FAA has issuedseveral exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 91.203(a) (1), a sampling includes thefollowing exemptions: 11062, 11080, 11109, 11153, and 11174.

14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking ofthe Aircraft. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(c) 14 C.F.R. 

### § 45.27(a)
Applicant seeks an exemption from the aircraft marking and identification requirements contained in 14 C.F.R. § 45.23, 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(c) and 14 C.F.R. § 45.27(a).

• 14 C.F.R. § 45.23, Markings ofthe Aircraft, states:
(a). Each operator ofan aircraft must display on that aircraft marks consisting ofthe Roman capital letter "N'? (denoting United States registration) followed by the registration number ofthe Aircraft. Each suffix letter used in the marks displayed must also be a Roman capital letter.
(b). When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed

on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near the entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited" "restricted", "light-sport", "experimental", or "provisional", as applicable.

• 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(c), Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Marking & Placard requirements, provides that:

No person may operate a US-registered civil aircraft unless that aircraft is identified in Accordance with Part 45 ofthis chapter.

• 14 C.F.R. § 45.27(a), Rotorcraft, states:

Each operator ofa rotorcraft must display on that rotorcraft horizontally on both surfaces ofthe Cabin, fuselage, boom, or tail the marks required by§ 45.23(b).
Exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b) is warranted because the sUAS has no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the markings can be placed. Given the size ofthe sUAS, 2 inch lettering will be impossible, as well.
Equivalent Level ofSafety

Official marking systems for sUAS have yet to be established for operations inside the NAS. Petitioner is prepared to mark the sUAS with its name, location and origin. Petitioner will also fulfill any other request made by the FAA on this topic in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 45 .29(f) where the pilot, observer and any others working with the sUAS will see the identification ofthe sUAS.



### The FAA has issued several exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 45.23(b), a sampling includes thefollowing exemptions: 8738, 10167, 10167A and 101700.

The FAA has issued several exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 91.9(c), a sampling includes thefollowing exemptions: 11136, 11170,11171, 11174, and 11185.

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### 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b): Pilot in Command (P.I.C.)



### Petitioner seeks an exemption from the private pilot privileges and limitations, outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b). Accordingly, these regulations state:

• (a). Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) ofthis section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command ofan aircraft that is carrying passengers
or property for compensation or hire: 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 ofan aircraft in connection with any business or employment if:


### (1). The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and
(2). The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
Accordingly, under paragraphs (b) through (h) ofthis section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command (PIC) ofan aircraft which is carrying passengers or property for compensation or for hire; Similarly, nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command (PIC) ofan aircraft. However, a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command (PIC) ofan aircraft in connection with any business or employment in certain circumstancesspecifically, ifthat flight is only incidental to that business or employment and the aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or for hire.
Equivalent Level of Safety



### Because the sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operation can achieve the equivalent level ofsafety contemplated under these regulations by requiring the pilot in command (PIC) operating the aircraft to have a private pilot's license rather than a commercial pilot's license. Firstly, any flight conducted with the sUAS will only be incidental to that business or employment. Secondly, unlike a conventional aircraft carrying a pilot and living passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing or any cargo onboard. Additionally, the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon is equipped with numerous safety features that greatly reduce the risk ofhuman error, contemplated by this regulation.

• At start-up and prior to flight, the sUAS undergoes a self-initialization process. Flight is not possible unless this initialization process is successful.

• The maximum altitude ofthe sUAS is limited to 400 feet and it has the capability to create
a geo/virtual fence, restricting its horizontal movement. This will allow the pilot in command to create a pre-planned flight area-beyond from which the sUAS can't operate.

• Battery strength is displayed on the hand-held, control box allowing for continuous monitoring by the pilot in command (PIC). In addition, the control box is equipped with low-level battery warning lights and is designed to vibrate and/or send an audible alert as the flight battery becomes diminished, thus warning the pilot in command (PIC) to land the sUAS.

• The sUAS is equipped with a "Home Mode" function. Once activated, the sUAS will land automatically within 13-26 feet ofthe pilot in command (PIC).

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### Furthermore, the sUAS will only be operated within a secure and controlled area. Receipt ofpermission from the landowner will always be obtained prior to flight. In addition, any potential persons within this restricted area will not be exposed to these operations without their pre-obtained consent. Finally, we propose that a visual observer (VO) be utilized for each flight and be in verbal communication with the pilot in command (PIC) during its duration.

Taken together, the sUAS to be operated hereunder weighs less than 5 pounds (apx. 60oz.) at lift-off. It carries no pilot or passengers. It carries no explosive materials, flammable fuels or other liquids. It 

### will operate, exclusively, within a secured and restricted area. It 

### is equipped with a number offeatures that greatly minimize the risks posed by human error and an additional party will be present to visually monitor the flight in addition to the pilot in command (PIC). For these reasons, the Petitioner believes that the risks associated with the operation ofthe sUAS are so diminished from the level ofrisk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61, that allowing operations ofthe sUAS as requested with a private pilot as the pilot in command (PIC) exceeds the present level ofsafety as contemplated by 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & 

### (b).



### The FAA has issued several exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 61.113, a sampling includes the following exemptions: 11062, 1106311109, 11215, 11227, 11229, 11239, 11241,11258, 11283, 11286, 11335.

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



### Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a). This regulation requires that a civil aircraft be in

an airworthy condition in order to be operated. In the event that the exemption be granted allowing commercial operation ofsUAS without an airworthiness certificate, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness.
Equivalent Level ofSafety



### Petitioner proposes to operate a sUAS with a lift-off, gross weight ofless than 5 pounds (apx. 60oz.) and it will not be flown unless it has been maintained and prepared in accordance with all specifications and requirements identified by the manufacturer. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by ensuring compliance with the sUAS instruction manual and quick start guide, attached in the Appendix to this application.



### The FAA has issued several exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 91. 7(a), a sampling includes thefollowing exemptions: 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138,11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 1115811160, 11161, 11166, 11167, 11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11177, 11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11189, 11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 111204, 11215, 11227, 11229, 11335

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### 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b) 

### (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft.



### • Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b) (2):
(b). No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft

... (2). For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by§ 21.5 ofthis chapter Unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual Approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.

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### Petitioner's sUAS has a take-off, gross weight ofless than 5 pounds (apx. 60oz.). Given the size ofthe sUAS, it has no ability to place or carry such a flight manual onboard the aircraft. Furthermore, there will be no pilot on board and no room or capacity to carry this item onboard the aircraft.
Equivalent Level ofSafety



### An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping the sUAS instruction manual at the ground control point where the pilot in command (PIC) flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issuedseveral exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 91.9(b)(2), a sampling includes the following exemptions: 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 1016710167A, 10602, 10700, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112, 11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11062, 11063, 11080, 11109, 11153, 11174.

14 C.F.R. 

## § 91.203(a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration.



### • Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a) and (b):
(a). Except as provided in§ 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following:
(1). 

### An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate

... (b). No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by Paragraph (a) ofthis section or a special flight authorization issued under § 91.714 is Displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible.

Petitioner's sUAS has a take-off, gross weight ofless than 5 pounds (apx. 60oz.). Given its size, the sUAS has no ability to carry certification and/or registration documents, nor is there a place to display them. Furthermore, there is no pilot onboard, nor are there passengers or a crew.
Equivalent Level ofSafety



### An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot in command (PIC) flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them. The FAA has issuedseveral exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 91.203 (a) & 

### (b), a sampling includes the following exemptions: 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, 10700, 11062, 11080, 11109, 11153, 11174.

14 C.F.R § 91.103: Preflight Action.



### This regulation requires each pilot in command (PIC) to become familiar with specific information before each flight, including information contained in the FAA-approved flight manual on board the aircraft. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an exemption will be needed.
Equivalent Level ofSafety



### An equivalent level of safety will be provided as set forth on pages 4-5 and 20-27 ofthe instruction manual as well as the quick start guide (both are attached within the Appendix to this application). The pilot in command (PIC) will take all required preflight actions-including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoffdistances and aircraft performance data before initiation offlight. Furthermore, the sUAS instruction manual will be kept at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it.



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### 14 C.F.R. § 91.109: Flight Instruction.



### Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.P.R.§ 91.109(a), this regulation provides that "no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functional dual controls." sUAS and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use ofa hand-held, control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications.
Equivalent Level ofSafety



### Given the size and speed ofthe Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS, an equivalent level ofsafe training can be performed without dual controls because no pilot or passengers are aboard the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS. In addition, the system is equipped with an automatic "Home Mode" that can be activated at any time in response to unusual and unforeseen circumstances. Furthermore, all persons will remain a safe distance away should the sUAS experience any difficulties during flight instruction. Finally, the aircraft's light weight and slow speeds with no pilot or passengers on board will create less ofa danger to the public than a conventional aircraft equipped with dual controls. 

### The FAA has issued exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controlsfor a number of aircraft and also for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. Exemptions include: 5778K, 9862A, 11062.

14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitude.



### Petitioner seeks an exemption from the minimum safe altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. Specifically, § 91.119(c) limits aircraft flying over areas other than congested areas to an altitude of500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle or structure. In addition, section 91.119(d) will allow a helicopter to operate at less than those minimum altitudes when it can be operated "without hazard to persons or property on the surface", provided that "each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA." Because aerial monitoring and inspection work must be conducted at relatively low altitudes and sometimes at altitudes less than 500 feet, an exemption from 14 C.P.R.§ 91.119(c) is requested.
Equivalent Level ofSafety



### In comparison to flight operations conducted with rotorcraft weighing far more than the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS and given the lack offlammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those that are presently allowed with conventional aircraft. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed, and material ofwhich the sUAS is constructed as well as the location where it will be operated. As described in the instruction manual, the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS will always be operated within a "geo-fenced", restricted area and no flight will take place without the permission ofthe landowner or those who control the land. Additionally, any potential buildings and people within this restricted area will not be exposed to these operations without their pre-obtained consent. Furthermore, by operating at a lower altitude, the sUAS will effectively maintain separation with the operations ofconventional aircraft that must comply with 14 C.P.R. § 91.119. 

### The FAA has issued to several exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 91.119(c,) a sampling includes thefollowing: 11162, 11163, 11164, 11165, 11166, 111080, 11109, 11110, 11111,11112, 11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11174, 11215, 11227, 11229, 11239, 11258 and 11335.

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 Altimeter Settings.

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### Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.121, which requires the person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude or flight level by reference to an altimeter that is set to the elevation ofthe departure airport or barometric pressure. An exemption is sought because the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS does not have a barometric altimeter, but rather a GPS altitude read-out.


### Equivalent Level ofSafety An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by following the procedures set forth in the sUAS instruction manual. The pilot in command (PIC) will be able to confirm the altitude ofthe launch site, as it will be shown on the GPS altitude indicator (located on the hand-held, flight control box) before the flight takes place. Furthermore, the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS is pre-programmed for a maximum altitude limited to 400 feet AGL. In addition, the pilot in command (PIC) will be able to continuously monitor the altitude ofthe sUAS throughout the flight, as it is displayed on the hand-held, flight control box. Thus ensuring that the sUAS will only be operated at a safe altitude.



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

Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a)'s fuel requirements for flight in VFR (Visual Flight Rule) conditions. Accordingly, § 91.151 states:

• (a). No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed

- (1) 

### During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes: or
(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.

The battery powering the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS provides for approximately 20-25 minutes of powered flight. Because ofthis, it is impossible to meet the 30 minute reserve requirement set forth in 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a). However, given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area(s), the location of its operation within a predetermined area and the construction ofthe sUAS, an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a) is required.


### Equivalent Level ofSafety

Petitioner believes that an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a) is warranted. Operating the Yuneec Q500 Typhoon sUAS, without 30 minutes ofreserve fuel does not engender the type ofrisks that 

### § 91.151(a) was intended to prevent given the size (less than 5 lbs.), speed (top speed apx. 25 knots) and light-weight materials ofwhich the sUAS is constructed. Furthermore, the fact that it carries no pilot, passengers or cargo also enhances its safety. Operation will be limited to a controlled area where only people that have signed waivers will be pennitted. The pilot in command (PIC) ofthe sUAS will able to continuously monitor the strength ofthe battery, as it is always displayed on the hand-held, flight control box. Once the battery strength is indicated as "low" on the flight control box, the pilot in command (PIC) will simply land the sUAS. As an additional safeguard, the "Home Mode" function ofthe sUAS can be programmed to operate in conjunction with low battery strength, so the sUAS can be programmed to automatically "land" once a predetermined amount ofbattery strength has been utilized. 

### The FAA has issuedsimilar exemptions to 14 C.F.R. § 

### 91.151(a) including exemption nos. 2689F, 5745, 10673 and 10808.

14 C.F.R. § 

### 91.405(a), 407(a) (1), 409(a) 2, 417(a) & 

### (b): Maintenance Inspections.



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### 14 C.F.R § 91.405(a) requires that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in Part 4 3 ofthis chapter

..." § 91.407(a) (1) also makes reference to requirements in Part 43. § 91.409(a) (2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate.§ 91.417(a) requires the aircraft owner or operator to keep records showing certain maintenance work that has been accomplished by certificated mechanics, under Part 43 or licensed pilots and records ofapproval ofthe aircraft to return to service. An exemption to these regulations is needed because Part 43 and these sections apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, which the sUAS will not have.
Equivalent Level ofSafety



### An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because the sUAS is nearly maintenance free. The sUAS will perform several automatic preflight checks, prior to take-offand a failure ofany one ofthem will act to prevent flight. Visual pre-flight checks that cannot be performed by the system will also be perfonned prior to each flight. These pre-flight checks will include an inspection ofthe airframe, an inspection ofthe rotors and the inspection ofall batteries (flight battery, control box battery). In the event that maintenance is required, it will be performed and noted in a maintenance log-specific to the sUAS, which will be kept. Both pre-flight checks and maintenance will be perfonned by the pilot in command (PIC) as this is the person most familiar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintain it in an airworthy condition. Furthermore, in the event that unforeseen mechanical issues arise, the sUAS can land immediately in its predetermined area ofoperation. It's small size, lack ofpilot, passengers and significant cargo plus the fact that flight operations will only take place in restricted areas for a limited period oftime, create less risk than the same factors associated with conventional fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft performing the

same operation.

VI. DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM



### Alex 

## E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and efficient workplace for the benefit of its employees, clients and the general public. Our Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy has been developed to meet the requirements ofthe Drug-Free Workplace Act, Regulations of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the mandatory guidelines of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services, (DHHS).

VII. PRIVACY



### All flights will occur in accordance with any state or local laws regarding privacy.

VIII. FEDRAL REGISTER SUMMARY



### Pursuant to 14 C.P.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc. seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 C.P.R. Part 21, Subpart H; 14 C.P.R. § 91.203(a)(l); 14 C.P.R. § 45.23; 14 C.P.R. § 45.27(a), 14 C.P.R.§ 61.113(a) & 

### (b); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.9(c); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.P.R.§ 203(a) & 

### (b); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.7(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.103; 14 C.F.R § 91.109(a); 14 C.F.R § 91.119; 14 C.F.R § 91.121; 14

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### C.P.R.§ 121; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R § 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R § 91.407(a)(l); 14 C.F.R § 91.409(a)(2); 14 C.F.R § 91.417(a) & 

### (b).
Approval ofthese exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUAS within the construction industry will enhance safety by reducing risk to the general public, property owners and on-site (construction), personnel. Manned aircraft monitoring and surveying creates a greater risk because the craft are much larger, carry on-board pilots, passengers and cargo and are also powered by combustible fuels. Similar monitoring and surveying conducted by on-site, personnel on the ground creates a greater risk due to the possibility ofslips and falls. The operation ofa small sUAS, weighing less than 5 pounds and powered by rechargeable lithium ion batteries will virtually eliminate the risk associated with a craft oflarger mass powered by combustible fuels. Likewise, since the sUAS carries no pilot or passengers, these individuals will not be exposed to the risks associated with manned flights. Finally, the ability ofthe sUAS to monitor areas, difficult to access "on-foot" will reduce the risk ofemployee injuries due to slips & falls.

All operations ofthis small sUAS will be conducted according to the strict conditions outlined within this petition. Accordingly, this will provide a level ofsafety equivalent to that envisioned by Congress when these regulations were originally enacted. In 

### general, sUAS operations will be conducted only during daylight hours in predetermined and restricted areas. Property owners and onsite, personnel will have received advance notice ofthese operations and will have consented to them beforehand. The sUAS being operated weighs less than 5 pounds, will be flown no higher than 400 feet and will travel at slow speeds ofno more than 25 knots. Accordingly, the risk to the property owners, on-site personnel and the general public is greatly reduced and the risk ofinterference with other aircraft is minimal.



### IX. CONCLUSION

Satisfaction ofthe criteria provided in Section 33 ofthe Refonn Act of2012-size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas, operation within a visual line ofsight and national security-provide more than adequatejustification for the grant ofthe requested exemptions allowing commercial operation ofpetitioner's sUAS in the construction industry.

Ifyou have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact either of the following parties.

Respectfully Submitted, 

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Vice President ofOperations Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc

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### William M. Bogar, Esq. Attorney/Superintendent Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, Inc.



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# APPENDIX

(1). Yuneec QSOO Typhoon Instruction Manual..

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(2). Yuneec QSOO Typhoon Quick Start Guide

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# G15CC TYPHOOn

;,_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL __;_

16 Version'2.1 

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# I l ' l

# y.unc.**c.~** ELECTRIC AVIATION

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## tABLE 

# o-F CONTENTS

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS 3 NOTICES AND WARNINGS 4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 

### 5 FCC INFORMATION 6 QSOO RTF CONTENTS 

### 7 BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES lit CHARGING THE BATTERIES "9 PREPARING THE CG02•GB 1).. INSTALLING THE PROPELLERS 

### 1.0 

## tlSOO,**CGOZ~GB** 

### AND ST10 OVERVIEW 

### 11 STlODISPLAY

. 

# ;i**~r~~~-~Cz6~;~~~;** 13 FliGHT CONTROLS- 

### SMART MODE



### i

18 15 FLIGHT CONTROLS- ANGLE (PILOT) MODE 16 FLIGHT CONTROLS- HOME MODE 17 LED STATUS INDICATIONS 

### i9 TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEO 20 INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERY 20 GPS FUNCTIONALITY 

### 21 PREPARING TO FLY 

### 22 FLYING 23 DISABLING GPS 23**GRAPHICALU~E~ INT~f{FACE**  24 COMPASS CALIBRATION 

### 26 STiO AND RECEIVER BINDING 

### 27 ST10

## AND CG02-GB BINDING**2~** TROUBLESHOOTING 29 WARRANTYiNFdRMATION

## INTRODUCTION

Change your perspective with the Yuneec QSOO Typhoon aerial photography and videography (APV) system. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown including the innovative 3-axis CG02-GB that records full HD 1080p (60, 50 or48 fps) video and takes 12 megapixel still photos. And the built-in digital video downlink delivers streaming video that can be viewed right on the screen of the included ST10 transmitter and Personal Ground Station. With the Q500 it's never been.easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses.
And although the Q500 is nearly ready to fly right outthe box, please takethe time to read through this entire instruction manual for more information on safety, battery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.Yuneec.com for additional information including product updates, bulletins, videos and more. 

## SPECIFICTATIONS

QSOO Height: 210mm (8.3 in) Length (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 io) Width (without rotor blades): 420mm(16.5 in) Diameter (without rotor blades): 565mm.(22.2 in) Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 33'0mm .(13.0 in) 

### Weight (without batfely and payload): 

### 1!:308 (40.0 oz) takeoff Weight 

### (with battery and CG02·GB): 

### 170dg (6Q.Ooz) · 

### Battery; 5,400ri'lAh 3S 11.1VliPo (included]

. . Charger: DC 35 11.1V LiPo 

### balancing ami AC adapter (included) 

### Ti'.insmllter: ST10 10·i:hailnel 2.4GHz With 5.8GHz**vr~eo** link (included)

. . f![ght Time: 20-25 

### minutes CG02-GB Height: 115mm (4.5 in) Width: 75mm (2.91n) Depth: 135mm (1.4 in) Weight: 185g (6.5 oz) Video Resolution: 1080p 60, 50 or 48 fps Phd&**~<;lsolution:** 12 megapixels

. 

### Transl'l')lsslon Distance/Range: Up to 60bm (1970 ft)**l;lepe~girig** on receiving deviCe 

### Transmission Band:.5.BGHz

. . . Storage (memoJY); microSD Class 10up to 128GB



### 19 ST10 Number ofChannels: 10 .RC Band: 2.4GHz RC Modulation: Yuneec Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz Telemetrv/OSD: Yes 

### SD Card·Compatible: Yes LCD Screen Slze:4.5" 

### TpLichscreen: Y_es

## NOriCES AND 

# WARNINGS

IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precautions and warnings, instructions, warranties and other collateral information is subject to change at the sole discretion ofYuneec. For the most up-to-date information please visit the corresponding productpage atwww.Yuneec.com or contactthe nearest Yuneec office
or authorized distributor.

The following special language terms are used throughoutthe product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operatingthis product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property damage and/or little to no possibility of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability ofproperty damage and/or a possibility of ser.ious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage and/or serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury. ·
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE quick start guide and instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can resultln damage to the product, propertyand/or cause serious injury.

WARNING: This is a sophisticated consumer product. It must be operated with caution and coml]lon sense, and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe.and responsible manner could result in damage to the product, property and/orcause serious injury. This product is not intended for use by children without direct:adultsupervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the.instructions provided.by Yuneec. The quick startguide and instruction manual contain instructions for safety,.operation and maintenance. It is.essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious.injury. · 

### Aqrr 

### REcoMMENDATION: NoT 

## FoR: cHILPREN 

## uNDER 14

### v£ARs.rHrs

# rs NorA. ToY.



## 20

## GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 

# Gi\ CJ

KEEP CLEAROFTHE DO NOTFLYNEARBYTALL THE.MAXIMUM FLYING SPINNING PROPELLERS! BUILDINGS/OBSTRUCTIONS ALTITUDE FOR THIS AIRCRAFT {100° MINIMUM CLEARANCE IS BOOOFT ABOVE SEA LEVEL! REQUIRED) 

# ®

. 

### . '

DO.NOT FLY OVER CROWDS! DO NOTFLY·NEAR AIRPORTS! DO NOT FLY IN WINDS THATEXCEED 8-12 MPH {13-19 KPH)!

WARNING: Failure to use this product in th.e intended manner as de.scribed in the quick start guide and instruction manual can result in damage to the product, .property and/or cause serious injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) multirotor aircraft, APV platform, dr.one, etc. is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. WARNING: 

### As the user of this productyou are solely and wholly .responsible for operating it:in.a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the pr.operty of others. " l<eep your haf)ds, face and otherparts ofyour body away from thespinflirig IJropeliers/rotor blades and othermoving parts 

### at an times. Keep itetilsthirt could impad or become entangled away from the prop!'!llers/rotor blades includitig debris, parts, tools, loose .clothing, etc.

. • Always operate your aircraft in open areas 

### that are free from people, 

### vehicles 

### and other obstructions. Never fly near or above crowds, 

### airports qr buifdings;
• To ensure properoperation and safe flight performance never atl:ernpt to operate your aircraft nearby huildings or other obstructions 

### that do bot offer
a 

### dear view 

### ofthe sky and can 

### restriCt GPS reception.

. . · " Do pqt atttimjJt 

### to operate your 

### aircraft ln areas with potential magnetic 

### arid/or radio Interference induding areas nearby broadcast 

### towers, power 

### transmission stations, higli voltage power lines, etc.

o Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your atrcratt to avoid collisions and/or injury. This aircraft is control!sd by a radio 

### slgrial subject to**lnterfer~nce** from ma.ny-sources outside your 

### control.**Jnterfe~ence** 

### can caL]se momentpry 

### loss ofcontro1. " To ensure prQper**~ll~** safe opet·atioh pf the ?Utolll\ltlc landing fundion in 

### Horne Mode you must start the motors with the airCI·aft in a posjliarJ that has 

### ·atteast 10feet {aJl!Jroxiniately 3ineters) Of dearand open 

### space around lt and 

### achievea proper GPS lock.

. . . . o Do notattempt"to operate your aircraftwith ;ohyworn and/qrdamaged comlJoilenls, parts, etc. {including, but not limited to, damaged pr<Jpellers/rotor blades, old batteries, etc.). · · ·**~** Never operate yotir aircraft in poor or severe weather conditions inducliilg heavy winds, precipitation, lightning, etc.

4



### 21.. Always operate your aircraft starting with afully charged battery. Always land as soon as possible after the first Ievellow voltage batterywarning or land immediately after the second level low voltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts from the transmitter /personal ground station). ·

<> Always operate your aircraft when the voltage ofthe battery in the transmitter/persona! ground station is in a safe range (as Indicated by the battery charge status icon on the screen ofthe transmitter/personal ground station).**~** Always keep the aircraft in clear line of sight and under control, and keep the transmitter/personal ground station powered on while the aircraft is powered on.

s Always move thethrottle control stick down fully and turn offthe motors in the event the propellers/rotor blades come into contact with any objects.
• Always allow components and parts to cool after use before touching them and flying again.

e Always remove batteries after use and store/transport them per the corresponding guidelines.
• Avoid water exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. not specifically designed and protected for use in water. Moisture causes damage to electronic components and parts.
• Never place any portion ofthe aircraft orany related accessories, components or parts in your mouth as doing so could cause·serious injury oreven death.

e Always keep chemicals, small parts and electronic components out ofthe reach ofchildren.
• Carefully followthe instructions and warnings included with this aircraft and any related accessories, components or parts (including, but not limited to, chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.).


### CAUTION: The-electronic speed controls (ESCs) installed in the QSOO are-not compatible with any other product, and the QSOO.is not compatible with any other E:SCs. Use-ofany other ESCs in the QSOO will cause a crash, which may result in damage to the product,property and/or cause serious injury. 

## FCC INFORMATION

This device complies 

### with part 

### 15 ofthe 

### FCc r(i!es

..Opercil:!on 

## is subjecH6 thefoligVVlngtwo conditions: 

### (1) This device maynofcaose 

### harmful iri.terference, and-(2) this device.must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation

.



### . CAUTION.: Changes 

## or rriodilication·s 

### not .expressly apptoved 

### by 

### the party responsible 

### for compliance could 

### 'llold the user's authority to operate the equipment
This productcontains 

### a t·adio transmii:l:er

### with wirelesstechnology 

### which has been tested and found lobe compliant 

### with the applicable regulations govern

### in,il**~radio**transmitter in the. 2.400GI-Iz tci 2.4835GHz

### frequency range.

. Ante11na 

### SepaJ'i!tlon Distance: 

### Malnl:aln '!.

### ~eJ:iaratiop**915t~nce of~t**  le{lst 2 

### in (50mm) 

### between your boc,ly 

### (notindud)n& Yol.lr fin,gers, hands and wrists} and 

### the ,antenrii\s 

### to meet 

### the RF expos-ure**~afety requWerneii~** **dii!~~imined** 

### by F<:;C regulations; · · ·

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## 22

## Q$00 RTF CONTENTS

The QSOO RTF includes everything needed to fly right out ofthe box. There's nothing extra to buy or provide! 

# &

.

. 4



### :1 0500 

### RTF Airframe w/lnstalfed CGb2cGB 

### 2 STtO Transrt1ii:ter and Personal Ground Station 3 ST10 LCD Sereeli Sun 

### S11ade/Shield · 4 

## s'rio**NeckS~rap** 

### . .**~** 

### ACto DC l)SB AdapJer/Charger 6 USB to Micro 

### USB Cable 

## .7 

## usa**tnt.~rface/Programmer** 

## · a 540DmAh 

## 3S 11.1\/liPo 

### Battery

9 35 1:i.1V

### UPo Balance Connector Charge lead 10 DC 35 11.1V UPo Balancing 

### Charger

6



### 23 13

# t:!!l {jjj

11·**D.~ M\omo))iieA.;ce!i:sor-y.So:C~et/** **tigt~re:H:a**

### krgiltel' Receptacle

### Adapter 1:? 

## A(;

## tbDe AdapteriPawersupply 13 

### BGB 

## microso .t"ardw/Ait'apter · 14 Motor Holder/Prop 

### Installation Tool 15**Pt-op~l!er:s/Rotor** 

### Blades (2 

### sets)

## BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES

WARNING: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or serious injury as the mishandling of liPo batteries can result 

### in fire. By handling, charging or using the included liPo batteryyou assume all risks associated with liPo batteries. 

### Ifyou do not agree with these conditions please return tl]eccomplete product in new, unused condition tothe place ofpurchase immediately.

$ You must always charge the LIPo battery In a safe, well-ventilated area away from flammable materials.

Q Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you must always remain in constant observation to monitorthe charging process and react·immediately to any potential problems that.may occur. • After flying/discharging the LiPo battery you must allow it to cool to ambient/room temperature before recharging.

a To charge the LiPo battery you must use only the included charger or a sultilbly compatible LiPo battery charger. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing property damage and/or serious injury.**~**

### ..If 9t ;;JnY time the UPo qattery begins 

### to balloon {jr 

### sWell, disco(ltinue**t;!1~rgh1g** 

### pi' discharging immediately. 

### Qukkiy and s11fely disconnect the battery, 

### then**pliJc~ ~~** 

### iiJ 

### asafe, 

### open a.rea away from 

### flammable maler!a!s 

### to observe 

### it**fqHt,}e~st::l.~** 

### mlr:n:J,te!; c:;qptjni,llng to charge or discharge 

### a batte1y 

### that

## hasbfiglin tp ballpon.orswell 

### ¢im**restil~** 

### in a 

### fire. Aba:ttery that has ballooned or 

### :Sw0i1e!1 even 

# asmall**;;ur~ount** 

### rnust be removed from**s~rvlc~** 

### compt'"tl;lly;

. . . $ 

### Do not**p\.i~r~cllscharge** tl)e 

### LiPo hattery, Dlschl;lrglng 

### the battery too low
can cause dar'riage 

### tothe batteryresu)l:jrm in reduced power, 

### night duration or**fallur~** o.f the battery .t;:ntirely. LiPo cells should not bf! discharged t<1 

### below

## 3:ov:e?C.h.tinder

## load. ·· · ·· • Store the 

### UPo bati:ery at room 

### temperature and 

### hi a dry area for best**result~.**



### 24 • When charging, transporting or temporarily storing the LiPo battery the temperature range should be from approximately 40-120° F(5-49° C). Do not store the battery or aircraft in a hot garage, car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot garage or car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
• Never leave batteries, chargers and power supplies unattended during
use.

$ Never attempt to charge low voltage, ballooned/swollen, damaged orwet batteries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to.eharge batteries.

o Never charge a battery If any of the wire leads have been damaged or shorted.**~** Never attempt to disassemble the battery, charger or power supply.
•· Never drop batteries, chargers orpower supplies.

. • Always inspectthe battery, charger and power supply·before charging.**~** Always ensure correct polarity before connecting batteries, chargers and power supplies.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging.
• Always terminate all processes if the battery, charger or power supply malfunctions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

### Ws saferand better forthe longevity 

### of the batter{to**;s~ore** 

### it onlyjJari:ially**cbarg~d** 

### for a:oy**l~ngth** of**time~** Storing**~he** b<Jt:!:ery**apprmdm,ot~ly** 

### 5()'%, charl:eq (wliich 

### Is aro!Ji1d 

### 3.85V**IJ~·** ct'!ll) 

# is wiJi&lly best;however, it

# will**tal(~**!;omecareful 

### mimagemen·tofthe charge'timeand the·use of'·avoltrrletel'**to.;:~~6t~ve** 

### this ilolt;lge. 

### If Voi.l have 

## the equipment 

## and

# skms to**;;tlli~v~tti~ ~o%** 

### d).arge level 

## tor storage it 

## is re'<=omniended.lf 

### not; siinply be 

## stlfe 'to niit**~ore** 

### the battery 

### fully duiri;:ed whenever posslb!e, frl

### fact, 

### as loflg

### as the.battery will 

### be 

### stored at

### apprq><imately room teilipetarure**~rid** 

### fqt

## iJ!l mpre 

### th'ali**~few weel~s** **~~fore**

### \lie next use, it m.ay be best

# to store the baftety In the 

### discharged state alter the last 

### flight (as lof},g as th('l bal:l:ery was not**over-plsc.lw~ed** qn 

## the last flight):



## ! 

## I

## CHARGING THE BATTERIES

WARNING: Lithium lon (Ulan) and lithium Polymer (UPo} batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries. Ail instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or serious injury as the mishandling of Lilon/liPo batteries
can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the included Ulon/LiPo batteries you assume all risks associated with them. If you do not agree with these conditions please return the complete productin new, unused condition to theplace ofpurchase immediately.
CHARGING THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY You can powerthe SC3500·3 charger from a 100-240VAC outletusing the AC adapter/power supply, or from a 12V DC accessory socket/cigarette lighter receptacle in a vehicle using the .corresponding adapter. Once you've verified the charger is .Powered on and ready to charge (green blinking LED), plug the balance connectorcharge lead into the charger, then connect the LiPo flight battery to the charge lead. The battery will begin charging (red blinking LED) and it will take approximately 2.hours to charge 

### a fully discharged {not over-discharged) battery. · CHARGING THE lf.IQ!\1 ST1p .E!ATTERY Ypu qm tharge the lilon battery h'ls\alled in theST10 from a 100·240VAC**o~tlet**using theUSB <!dapter"chargel', orfrom a 

### suitable USB power 

### source (2.0 amps n1ax), with the USB to micro USB 

### cable. While the ST10 Is**pow~red** off**conne~:t** 

### the catile

# to the USB 

### adapter/charger, then.plug 

### it**li'Jtt:i,th~** USB**co~nectpr/charging** port ari 

### the**ti~ht** side, After appro)(ii{Jately 30"45 seconds the lED Indicatorfor th!l battery

### will blii1k blue 

### whUe tl1.e**~(lt[ery** 

### .is**cl1~rgin&** 

## and wm glow solid 

### blue when the 

### (Jatter\• is 

### fully ,dJ.arged. It )Viii take**;:~pproximately** 5.5 

### hours to 

### charge a fully 

### discharged {not**over~dischprged)**batlf;ry;

NOTE:**Th~** ACplug type 

### will vary depending on the region in 

### which the product was jropqrted/purchased (AU "Australian: EU = European: UK = United !(lngdom; US 

## = United !";b3tes).

8



### 25

## PREPARING 'THE**CG02~GB**
WARNING: Before installing the flight battery and powering on the QSOO you MUST remove the cover/lock from the rear of the CG02-GB by carefully sliding it backward. Failure to remove the cover/lock can result in damage to the QSOO and the CG02-GB!

QUICK TIP: It's a good idea to re-install the cover/lock after each flying session and while transporting/sto!'ingthe QSOO Oust remember to remove the cover/lock before powering on the QSOO and CG02-GB!).

Step 1),Remove

## the cqver/locik {rom 

### fhe real' 

### of the tG02-GB by carefully sliding it backliJard. · · · 

### Step2)Slide the 

### microSD card into

### tht; corn:sponding 

### slot.on the 

### bottom of the**'CG02~GB.** You t;an· 

### us.e the

### Included**8G~ c~i-d**  or

### any Class 10 rnkroSD 

### card Lip 

### to 128GB.
Ste:P 3) Cai'eful_!y 

### remove the**):lrote~:;tive ma~erial**  from the 

### camera lens.

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## 26 

# INSTALliNG THE**PROPELl~RS**
WARNING: We recommend weadng gloves and using extreme care when instali[ng the propellers/rotor blades. ·



### Eadi niotor aiid propeller are. marked with an: 

### 'A' or 1

### B' to enstrre easy installation In**th~** 

### cmreGJ: positions. 

### (for example: Install propellers 

### marked with 

### 'A' on**motor~** hjal'k¢dwlto 

### 'A'J,


### IMPORTANT NOT£: It is ,NOT 

### pqssible to**i~stall** 

### a propeller 

### marked with 

### 'A' 

### on a 

### motorrnarkedwito**~~:~·.** The 

### threads 

### go in diff¢rent 

### diredions for the 'A' and 'B' niotors/propellers. · Step 1) 

### Use the 

### spedai tpol

### (!ndu~e~)

## tP hold 

### the 

### motor so it

### .cannot 

### spiri.
CAUTION.: 

## Do not**~\fer-tighten** the propellers when using 

### the tool.**Step~}** 

### IMtllll 'the cpi're5pondlng

### j:Jropellirby rqhii!ng iJ; 

### triaJing**tidg~ fi~st**  until it's secure against the a-ring located atthe bottoin of 

### the

### l)lotor**~haft.** '$tep .3) Repeat sh?po: 1 and 2 to lnsf:;lll lh\i three 

### remaining propellers sei:urely.

. .

## (1500, CG02=GB AND ST10 OVERVIEW

14 15 16

# 10-~~2E~JE~J!~~ 11
12 '13 17

18
19 ZG 21 5

6

The ST10 

# is equipped with an internal cooling fan and components that deliver vibrating and a.vdible**alert~.** · 

### IMPORTJ\NT NOTE: Altho,ugh the 

### STiO 

### is equipped 

### with digltal'trims' (lo,ated below the control**s~~ks}** th¢y are not active/fin1dional when tonlrollilig th\'! Q500. 

### io

27 Q500 

### I CG02·GB 1 CG02-GB Gimbal Camera 2 Camera LED Statu.s Indicator 3 Camera Lens 4 5.8GHz Alitenna 5 Main lED Status Indicator 6 Power Switch

ST10 

### 7 Proportional Control Rate Slider

. 8 USB Connector/Charging Port 9 Audio/Earphone Jack 10 Take Still Photo Button 11 Start/Stop Motors Button

. ·· 12 Rudder/Yaw 

### Control{tor.Mode 2 andMode 1) 13 Thrott!e/AititudeCohtr.ol(forMode.2)**Elev<~tor/Pitch** Conttol (forMode 1) 

### 14 S.BGHz t.ntenlia '(located inside 

### the case) 15, Stahls lndkators{for

### ST10 baltely, 5.E;GHz

### WiFi

. dndGPS)

. . . i6 2AGHz Antenna {located

### inside the handle) 

## -17 Stllrt/StopVideo 

### Retordihg Button · 

## M**~Jight!VIild.eserectiot1.swi}ch** 1? Aileron/Roll Control (Mode 2 and Mode 1} 20 Elevat9r/Pit<;l1 Control (Mode 2)



### .· Throtile/A(fitude Ca.htriJI {Made 1) 21 PowerSwitch**:~2** Volume 

### 9ndNavigation**Touch~Activatet:l** Buttons
• {VD/ume D,own/Volt1111e Up/M_imu/Home/Back) 23 CG02.;GB Pitch Angle/Position Control Slider 24 SD Card Slot {locatedunder

### t/w battery)

# ST10 DISPLAY

The ST10is equipped with a touchscreen display that allow$ for changing various settings and viewing real-time telemetry data and streaming video during flight.
2 3 4 5 7 8 1 Mode( Name 2 Frames Per Second for Video Recording Button 3 Status Information 

### 4 Direction to Home Point 5 Clock/CurrentTime 19 6 GPS Status and Number o.f Satellites for ST10 7 S.SGHz WiFi Video Link Status

18 10 8 ST10 Battery Charge L,evel Status Icon 9 Aircraft Battery Voltage 10 Altitude ofAircraft (Above Ground Level) 17 1.1 

### 11 GrouncrSpeed

## ofAircraft 

## 12**pistan~e** 

## df

## Airtraftfrom HomePoint
16 12 13 Model SelectMenu Button 

### 14 Fli!#Settings Mehu 

## Button**~5** 

### System Se.ffings 

### Menu Bvtt.on 

### 16 Latitude/Longitude Position ofAircraft 17 Number

### ofSatellites for Aircraft 18 GPS Status**f~r Air~raft**  . 15**1~** 13 19 Right

### Mode ofAircraft

QUICK TIP; Double tap on the scr¢ei1 to**ind·eas~ fh~**  

### S!Z.e ofthe \lideb viewing area 

### ti? fuiH;(;'((ij:ln_and**~O:u.b!e** tap 

### again 

## tq return to tl,le standard size).

WARNING: NEVER**i)~te(l:ip~** tp**fl'{~he** QSQQ via.**First-Pei's~mView** (FPV). There';; a slfght 'lag' iil the**(:;G02~GB** streamlrig-Vi,t;leo dowhlihkto theST10, and


### as a result 

### the sfreamhig v!deoiFPV 

### should 

### only be used for 

### aligning camera 

### shots and not for 

### flying! 1,\ftempting to 

### fly via 

### FPVcan result in a crash thatwill C-aUS!i;! damage to

### the product, property 911#/0l'. CaUse SE)tioUS 

### inJUi)i.

. IMPORTANT NOTE:_Streaming 

### video from**the.CG02~GB** to the ST10 and. to·.a 

### separate phone/tablet 

### (o1; another Yuneec 

### trimsmitter/pers,Jn;id ground 

### sti3tlon) at 

### the same Li]:i1e 

### is NOT re(:ommended 

### as 

### ft will 

### result in 

### aveiy significant lag

# in the 

### Video downlink

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### 28

# ST10 ACCESSORIES

You can install the included and optional-use Neck Strap to help hold and support the ST10. You can also install the included and optional-use LCD Screen Sun Shade/Shield 

### to help improve viewing in sun light.

QUICK TIP: It may be helpful to apply suitable anti-glare screen protector material over the LCD screen to further improve Vi!=Wing in sun light, 

## fliGHT 

# CONTROLS

NOJE: The information 

### in thiS and the following sections refers to 

### the**d~fault** 'Mode 2' control ttlhllguration of the ST10. The left-hand 

### stick on tli<'l ST10 controls the 

### i:htottl!'i (climb/descend) and rudder 

### (yaw left/right) chan.neJ.s

.. 

### When**t~e** lef_t-h'ln.d sti.c!< (also 

### k,nowr a_s 

### tbe throttle stick) ls in 

### the 1i1lddle poslticih 

### during night 

### the**Q~OO** 

### Wlil 

### J'naintali1 the 

### cutren.t**il.ftr~uck.** 

### As you move the**~tick** 

### upward Uie QSOb will 

### climb, and as you 

### inove the stick 

### downward the 

## Q5oo will descend. 11le farther 

### 1J.Way from**th~** middle position 

### yeti move 

### tf1e stick the faster the .QSOO 

### will dimh or 

### descend.



## 29 IMPORTANT NOTE: The maximum altitude is limited to 400 feet (122 meters) AGL (Above Ground Level) in both Smart and Angle (Pilot) Mode. And although this limit can be adjusted using the USB interface/programmer and software we strongly recommend using the default limit at all times.

Climb (Max. Altitude**~** 400 Feet I 122 Meters) ( 

# ®\**~.**

Maintain Altitude

Descend I Land

Mqving the !eft-hand ·stkk tqthe !eftwUl turn (yaw) the nose·of the .QSOO 

### to theleft**abou~** 

### the verlical axis. And moving the stick

# to the right 

### will turn (yaw) 

### the nose 

### ofthe QSOCi to 

### the rightPROPORTIONAL CONTROL RATE SUDER The Proportional Control Rate Slider located on the right side of the ST10 allows you to set the overall climb/descend and directional control rates. Use theturtle position for the lowest control rates (bestfor first·time pilots and required when flying between 5000 feet and 8000 feet Above Mean

SELECTING A FLIGHT MODE The QSOO is programmed with thre.e {3) flight modes that can be selected via the Flight Mode Selection Switch located just above the right-hand control stick.



## 30 

# FLIGHT CONTROLS"' 

# SMART MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is thetop position the Q500 will be in Smart Mode.
Although we recommend learning to fly the Q500 in.Angle (Pilot) Mode as
soon as possible, Smart Mode is typically the best mode forfirst-time pilots to fly in and also features 'Follow Me'.

In Smart Mode the QSOO will always move in the direction the right-hand control stick is pushed relative to the pilot and no matter which way the front/nose is pointed. So if you push the stick to the left the Q500 will always move to the·left, regardless ofthe direction the nose is pointing and

even if it's spinning. This mode can also be helpful for pilots that lose orientation while flying in Angle (Pilot) Mode.

'@52**t..:Ct/:26Jit~lcr$**The Follow Me feature the Q500Typhoon to follow the pilot, adjusting its location to the location of the ST10. The Fo!!ow Me feature is enabled when the number ofconnected satellites is 6 or more. When Follow Me is active the QSOO's Main LED Status Indicator will blink white eve1y three seconds. If the Q500's Main LED Status Indicator remains solid green, the Follow Me feature is nat enabled.

When 

### using the**FO~LOW** 

### ME**fe~ture,** 

### keep hJ rilind th<Jt fhe <Jircraft: 

### will maintal11 

### a**~ons@nt** 

### altitude and 

### can not**~etect** obqtacles.- 

### Pilots Who change**thelt~tfihide** by 

### for example, 

### moving to higliergt'ound, 

### during flight



### . should be**mihclf~l** of

### this.



### 14



### 31

# ..-------~+X



# ..

·. ,.till

.. 

# .. ... 

## ,. .. 

# ..Additional Smart Mode Features:

*SMART CIRCLE In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the QSOO from coming within approximately 26 feet (8 meters) ofyou (as long as you position yourself at least 26 feet/8 meters behind the QSOO.

GEO-FENCE The geo-fence is a virtual 'barrier' that will keep the QSOO from traveling farther than 300 feet (91 meters). And although this limit can be adjusted using the USB interface/programmerand software we strongly recommend using the default limit at all times.

WARNING: Smart Mode only works when the Q500 has a suitable GPS signal/lock. If you take off in Smart Mode and the Q500 loses GPS signal/lock

### itwill switch to Angle (Pilot) Mode automatically. This is why
we strongly recommend: learning 

### to fly in Angle (Pilot) Mode as soon as possible. Otherwise; if you lose GPS signal/lock and are not able to properlycontrol**t~~ Q50~**  in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may crash or 

## ev!!it'flY

## away'.

. .
IMPORTANT NOTE:Q'asl:i damage

### and 'fly**awa~·s'** are NOTcovered 

### under warranty,



### '32 

## FLIGHT CONTROLS -ANGlE 

## (PILOT) MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is the middle position the QSOO will. be in Angle {also known as Pilot) Mode.
Angle (Pilot) Mode is the mode preferred by experienced RC/drone ·pilots because the Q500 will move in the direction the control stick is pushed relative 

### to the front/nose of the aircraft. So if you push the right-hand stick to the left the QSOO will banktoward the left side and move to the left. This means if the front/nose of the QSOO is pointing away from you it will mqve to the'reft/bi.jtif the frqntfnose is pointing at

### you theQSOd willmove

### to the 

### right. ·

Additional Angle 

### (Pilot) 

### Mode Features: 

## POSiTiON 

## i-iOLD AND SELF-LEVEliNG 

## Th.e :QSOO 

## wiir alitQmilHcally hold jts po;;itjpn (with' a suitJble ·GPS $ignalilock) and maintain 

### a level attitude when the 

### right•hand stid< 

### is centered.

WARNING: Ifyou do 

### not**~roperly** 

### control the**Q~OO** In Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft lltay'crash or eveh 'fly away'.

IMPQRTANT NOTE: Cr<Jsh damage and 'fly aways' are NOT i:o\lel'e'd UtKjer warrani:y.

## FLIGHT 

## CONTROLS**~** 

## BOME 

## MODE

When the Flight Mode Selection Switch is in the bottom position the Q500 will be in Home (also known as Return to Home) Mode.

LANDING

. ...

# ~O~A:l~N •

# .")(Ya a a r· ;,

# a**·~~** 13-26ft

(4-Sm)**~ ~**  • • PILOT lOCATION ;..: is .• m

# ~

# ~ In Home Mode the the Follow Me feature will fly back the QSOO in a straight line in the direction of the pilots' current location, and automatically land within 13-26 ft (4-Sm) of the pilot. This can be very helpful for first-time pilots who aren't quite ready to land the QSOO themselves. It can also be helpful fqr.pilots tliat lose orientation during flight; simply activate Ho111e Mode until the QSOO automatically moves toward the**hpro~** position, and**on~e** yqlr've coi11'lrmed orientaiion·switch back to 

### Angle (Piiot) 

### tv1ode- And if the 

### Q!ioo ever 

### loses the link 

### wmi the ST10 it 

### will automatically enter 

### Home. Mode. 

## When 1-lome Mode is activated the QSOO will respondas follows:



### 1:6



### 33 A) When flying higher than 33 feet {10 meters) the QSOO wlll maintain the current altitude, fly back to the home point, then descend vertically until it lands.

.•**~** 10m

B) When flying lower than 33 feet (10 meters) the QSOO will climb 

### to 33 feet (10 meters) while flying back to the home point, then will descend vertically until it lands.



# •



# .. 10mCAUTION: You must be certain there are no obstacles in the 'Return to Home' flight path otherwise the Q500 may come into contact with them and crash. And while the QSOO is in Home Mode you will have a limited amount ofdirectional control to help avoid obstacles, however, we strongly recommend switching to Smart or Angle Mode to avoid the obstacle (then you can switch back to Home Mode). WARNING: Home Mode only works when the QSOO has a suitable GPS signal/lock. If the Q500 loses GPS signal/lock it will switch to Angle (Pilot) Mode automatically. This is why we strongly recommend learning to fly in Angle (Pilot) Mode as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you lose GPS signal/lock and are not able to properly control the QSOO in Angle. (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may crash or even 'fly away'.



## LED STATUS 

# INDICAlfONS

LED:$TATUS INDICATIONS DURING STARTUP Main lED Status Indicator Initialization In progress Initialization failed The aircraft is in 'bind' mode The aircraft is not connected/linked tothe transmitter The aircraft is In a.no-fly zone• 'Please see the instructionmanuaUor mor.e infonnation regarding no-fly zones
tEOSl'AtUS:lNDICAT!ONS 13EFQRE'/0Uf\ING**FLIG~!T** Main lED.Status.Jnclkator The**~trCI'aftls** ln.Smart 

### Mode

### wiih GPS lock The**alrt~?ft** is In Smart**Mac]~** 1';'fthqut (:;PS (D<;l<

Theafrr:Ji'lftisln An'gle Mqd.; with GPS lock Th\C

### ail·craitis in Angle M(Jde 

### withol!t GPS lock
l)leaircraftIs in l-lcm1a Mode Filitlevellowvoltage batterywarning IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and 'fly aways' are NOTcovered under warranty.

Flashes red, green and blue (2 times per second) Pulses red (3 times per second) Flashes orangevery rapidly (10 times per second) Flashes blue rapidly (5 times per second) Flashes red and white rapidly.(S·timespersecond)

Glows solid green

·**Fl~?h.6 gre~n**  (3 times per**se~o.nd)** then 

### off (for

### :i. second) 

## Gidi'IS sOlid purple Flashes !JUrp!e {3 times**persec<;~nd)** then off (for 1 second) Ffashesl'ed rnpidly ($times persecond) Flashes rod, green and blue**ev~ry** 3 seconds


### 17



### 34 

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### I I •**~** I I I I I • I J I I I



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### I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 'I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I



# ---

II II Iii

I 

# • 

# • I 

# • 

# ••••••••••••••• I 91 ISecond Ievellow voltage battery warning GPS lost Compass calibration required

Below Motor LED Status Indicators Low voltage batterywarning GPS disabled/lost

LED STATUS INDICATIONS FOR CAliBRATION MODES Main LED Status Indicator Compass calibration Mode entered Col"l)pass calibration started Accelerometer calibration started

Accelerometer calibration Mode entered/data collection finished Calibr.ationJailed

.C-G02·G\3 CAMERAt!:MTAtUSJNDICftTIONS WiFi I cameraJnitialization in progress MicroSD card erroror missing microSD card Ready Taking still photo Recording video Flashes red, green and blue continuously**~** Flashes purple (1 flash per second)

····- Flashes orange twice between any LED indication (when in theair)

Flash rapidly (5 times per second) Flash 3 times per second then off 1 second second

Flashes red and green slowly (2 times per second) Flashes.red and green rapidly (5 times per second) Flashes red, green and blue rapidly (3 times per second) Flashes red, green and blue slowly (1 time per second) Glows solid white

Glows s.o\lci red

### Fhish~s yellow (1 time persecond) Gl<JW& solid grt!en**Gfo~s s~!fd**  b!ue (1 time for

## 2 seconds) H;ishes green. blUE! slowly {1 tlmi<' per2sei:pnde)



### 18



### 35 

# --- I'III'IMIIIII:fll 

# •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

# • 

# • I

## TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEO

The ST10 seamlessly integrates control ofthe CG02-GB so you can easily take still photos and start/stop video recording using the corresponding buttons located on top:


### TO TAKE

### ASTILL 

### PHOTO Press the button located near the top left corner of the ST10. You'll hear an audible 'shutter' sound from the ST10 and the LED indicator on the front of the CG02-GB will change from glowing solid green 

### to glowing solid blue. It will take approximately 5 seconds to capture the photo and before you can take another still photo.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot take still photos while recording video. You MUST stop-rec:ording video-in-orderto take still photos.


### TO· START/STOP RECORDINGVIDEO Pre$;;

..tl)e button loc.ate9 near**Jfl~** top right corner of**~he** 

### STiO: You'U hear an \tudible indication froi1] 

### thE; S1:10 e<;1ch time the recording**start~/stops;** And while video js recording the LEDjndicat{)r qn 

### the front 

### of**tl)~ i:;GO~·GE!**  

### wilt flash blue 

### af"ld green,

### and thereWillbe a red dot nexttn the time length 

### of the recording_near the upperright-hand
corner qn th'l screen of**th~ ST~O.**  · 

### IMPO!tfANT NOTF.: You can**c~oose** to record video 

### iii48, 50 (PAL) 

# or 60 

### (NTSC) fral'fies per second 

### by tapping t.he c:;oxresponcling button near the ypper 

### !eft·hancl.ci:lrner·Qri 

### the sc:;re·en 

### ofthe$T1b.

### And· 

### keep in n1incl**i:h~t** 

### the delay in the live vJdeo stream will be lowest at48·and 50 as compared**f~;;-60** frames per second.


### 19

36 The slider located on the left side of the ST10 allows you 

### to set the pitch/tilt position of the CG02-GB from approximately straight ahead (when the slider is in the uppermost position) to approximately straight down (when the slider is in the lowermost position). And you can easily set a position in between by adjusting the slider accordingly.

QUICK TIP: There's an adjustable counterbalance located:on the rear .of the CG02-GB. This counterbalance has been**adju~te·d ~t**  the factoiy to provide the best balance and performance overall sa typkally it should NOT need to be

..<>.djusted. However, 

### if you find th?t th.e cqoi-GB is 

### tnakirig 

## any 'btiziing' sounds while powered 

### Oh, tai·eful!y twist the COI,lnter

### baiance in

### or out until ihe sound stops in order to 

### achieve the bestbalance, p(!rformance and t:lhoto/video ·quality.

## JNSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERY

Afterthe·flight batteryhas been fully charged it's readyto be installed in the QSOO:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep the Q500 level relative to the ground when installing the battery.

STEP 1) Push the area at the top of the battery door to release the latch/lock, and then open the door.
STEP 2) With the side of the battery cartridge that has the 'UP' arrow marking oriented upward, hold the handle and slide the battery into the battery compartment until you feel the connector make a positive connection. · NOTE: If you do not install the battery in the correct orientation it will not be possible 

### to make a positive connection.
STEP 3) Close the batterydoor by pushing the area atthe topto engagethe latch/lock. NOTE: If the door will not close because it's coming into contact with the handle on the battery cartridge, the battery is not inserted far enough to engagethe connector properly. 20



### 37 

# GPS FUNCTIONAUTY

The QSOO requires a suitable GPS signal/lock in order 

### to start the motors and to be flown. This means it should only be operated outdoors in open
areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructions. And in order to acquire a suitable·GPS signal/lock it's critical thatthe GPS antenna installed in the top of the QSOO always have 

### a clear view of the sky (100° minimum clearance.required).

WARNING: Do NOT attempt to fly

near or between tall buildings/obstructions, near or under dense vegetation, structures or indoors. Do NOT attempt to fly the QSOO with GPS enabled indoors or in any location known to have poor GPS coverage. And do NOT disable/turn off GPS unless you're able 

### to properly control the QSOO in Angle (Pilot) Mode without GPS assistance and accept ALL responsibility and liability for crashes or 'fly aways'.

If the QSOO loses GPS signal/lock while,flying it can only be flown in Angle (Pilot) Mode. Smart Mode and Home Mode, alongwith their corresponding features, will no longer work. And the Main LED Status Indicator will flash purple and the Below Motor LED Status Indicators will flash three (3) times per second then will stay off for one (1) second when the QSOO loses GPS signal/lock (or if GPS has been disabled/turned off).

If the GPS signal/lock is reacquired (after receiving 5-10 seconds of suitable GPS signal), SmaJi: Mode and Home Mode will work again.

WARNING: Loss of GPS signal/lockmay result in a crash or even a 'fly away',IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and 'flyaways' are NOT covered under warranty.

NO-FlY ZONES With a suitable GPS signal/lock It will not be possible 

### to start the motors, takeoff or fly the QSOO in the 'No-Fly Zones' within a 4 mile (6.4 kilometer) radius of"most major airports. 

## PREPARING TO FLY

WARNING: Before flying you MUST review and understand all of the NOTICES AND WARNINGS and the GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS found near the beginning of this instruction manual. Failure to operate this product in 

### a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the·.product, property and/or cause sei'ious injury.

WARNING: Always operate the Q500 in open areas (approximately 10000 square feet/930 squaremeters or more) that are free from people, vehicles, trees and othet

### .obstfuciior.s•.Never fly 

### .near 

### orabove cr'o\>Jds, airports 

### or buildings. · . . · · · .. ··- · ·· ·· . ·· . · ·· . · ·**N~ver -~J;te.nliJt**  fQ 

### opilrate 

### the QSCO**ne.;~r.by.** 

### Jiill _buifdj(lgS/9bstttn;Lions that do llot

### offei·

# a dear view of .tlie sky (i;t 

### minlm!Jm**cteara~nce**

### of :ido•).**A~~r** selecting a.suitable flying area, 

### pleasefonow 

### these steps: step1) 

### ALWAYS turn the:! ST1() on 

### ahd.**<~l{ow** 

### itto 

### lioot up (ully BEFORE 

### turning the·

## qsoo on.



### 21



### 38 IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're a first-time pilot we strongly recommend putting the Flight Mode Selection Switch (locatedjustabovethe right-hand control stick) in the top position to activate Smart Mode. Or, if you're an experienced RC/drone pilot we strongly recommend putting the switch in the middle position to activate Angle (Pilot) Mode.
Step 2) Place the QSOO on a level and stable surface then slide the power switch to the 'ON' position. DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE THE Q500 UNTIL THE INITIALIZATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE. The Main LED Status Indicator on the bottom of the QSOOwill show one·ofthe following indications when initialization is complete:

•••·-•·• • TAKEOFF ZONE • •••••••

# ~"~~,

# ;;~**~** ..•

...• Ptl.OT LOCf,TION •••••· •• • The QSOO is in Smart Mode with GPS lock Glows solid green

• The Q500 is in Smart Mode without .GPS lock Flashes green (3 times per second) then off (for 1 second)

• The QSOO is in Angle (Pilot) Mode with GPS lock Glows solid _purple

• l:he 

### QSOO 

## is fri Angie (Pilot) 

### Mod!Ol withouU3Ps 

### ·lpck**Fla~h~.s** 

### PiJI'p!e (3 

### timeS per second) 

### 'then off**(~or** 

### 1 se_cond)' · 

### Step 3) If.you do not 

### have a G'P$lock 

### move: the .Q500 

### to a different 

### area,**t~m ~~**  off. 

### then back 

### an 

## again. dr, if 

### ypu have! a GPS lock,

### proc~ed to the 

### nexfstep.

. . *epS) Step back approximately 26**feet(~** mete1:sl**~ehind** the 

### QSOD.Step 6) Press and hold the red START/STOP button for approximately three (3) seconds to start the motors. Or you can lower the left-hand stick all the way, move it all the waytothe left, then all the way to the right and back to the middle to startthe-motors.



## FLYING

TAKEOFF



### WARN!NG: Do not ai±empho**operat~tlici** Q$00In 

### winds that exeeed 

### 8-12 miles per hour 

### (13-19 kilometers per hour).



### to**~akeoff,** 

### slowly raise the left-hand stick to slightly above 

### the center position. The QSOO wfll takeoff and climb slowly (or raise the stick further until it 'does). Allow the stick to return to the center position 

### when the QSOO 

### reaches the 

### desireq .altitude. 

### f-lVJNG Take yow· time le<Jming 

### how the QSOO responds to 

### various cqn[rol inputs while Oying.lnSn1art K1odethe 

### QSOOwill always move in thedirection the right-hand

### c~ntrol 

### stickis

### pu~hed teiative 

### to the

### pil~~**~~d n~** **m~l:l:er** which 

### \"'Jay the front/nose is pointed. Hi Angl!! (Pilot) Mode the Q500

### will 

### move in the dired.ion the 

### control**si:T~k 1~** **p~shed r~l~tive**  

### to**tli~ front/nos~**  ofthe ;lir<;raft {<1ndthe 'angle' of**movem~rit** Is 

### determined byhow f'-lryou push the $tid< away from !he**~enter** position}. And please seethecorresponding



### 39 sections of this instruction manual for more information on Smart Mode and Angle (Pilot) Mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If at any time during flight you feel like the QSOO is drifting out of/beyond your control, simply release both control sticks. The Q500 will automatically self-level and will even hold its position (with a suitable GPS signal/lock) when both control sticks are centered. You can also activate Home Mode so the QSOO automatically flies itself back to the home point and lands.

LANDING There are two ways to land the QSOO:
1) Pqsition the QSOO above the area where you would like to land. Slowly lower the left-hang stick t() below**th\l,,~;enter** po_sition;, Tl"je QSOO VVill descend slowly and !and. After the QSOO lands, press and 

### hold the red START /STOP button for approximately two \2) seconds to stop 

### the motors. 

### 2) Activate I-Iorne Mode and tl)e QSOO wlllautomatically

### fly itselfbacktothe home point and

# wii! land within a 10 foot (3 meter) diameter circfe around il**WJ\RN!N.~:)lJWi!YSiand<is"sooli** <js**possib!e::;~fterthe** 

### flrst l(:ve!lowvoltage**bi!~ecy** warning, Qr land**imme~lately** after the second level low voltage battery warning 

### (as lodicat¢d bY fhe 

### vibrations_and audible 

### alerts from 

### the 

## srio, and

## by the 

### BelowMotor 

### U:p**Statu~** hidicators rtashing rapidly}. At:Jd 

### If 

## at any time the Aircraft 

## Balterv Volfage shown on the 

### screen Is 

## below :to.7v, land the

## Q590 lnimediately.

AFTER. lANDING ALWAYS 

### turn off the Q500 BEFORE tunihig off the ST10. Then remove the.batbet:Y

## 'from.the QSOO and allow itto

### cool to ambient/room temperature 

### before recha"rging.WARNING: Do NOT leave the ST10 and QSOO powered on and do NOT leave the flight battery installed in the QSOO as doing so can over-discharge and damage the batteries. Over-discharging can cause damage tothe batteries resulting in reduced performance orfailure ofthe batteries entirely.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Battery damage, crash damage and 'fly aways' are NOT covered underwarranty. 

## OISABLING GPS

WARNING: Smart Mode and Home Mode, along with their corresponding features, only work when GPS is active and the QSOO has a suitable GPS signal/lock. If you disable/turn off GPS the QSOO can only be flown in Angle (Pilot) Mode. And if you cannot properly control the QSOO in Angle (Pilot) Mode the aircraft may crash or even 'fly away'.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Crash damage and 'fly aways! are-NOT c;overed ·under warranty.

We do nottypically recommend disabling GPS for any·reason, especially

### if you're a first-time or low-time 

### piiot. 1-iowever, lfydu1

### r'e' an::exjjerienced pilotthat's

### ~b!¢ to prbperly

### control the 

### Q500inAngle {Pilot) 

### Mope, and you do not**exc~ed** 

## any**~!ti{uc!e/distante** limits or

### fly**It~** aiiY:'no 

### llyiilnes' in your area, ypu can. 

### 4lsa.ble/turn off GPS; 

### And do 

### Ndt disab!e/t!Jrn 

### of( GPS 

### uhless you accept

## All responsibility 

### and liability for eras**tie~**

### ·ar•tiy aways'. 

### IMPORtANt 

### No'r£: EVerY tiri1e you turn 

### the 

### gsoo on ifwlll default to (jaying GPS 

### ad:i\te/on (G,ven if you dh;11ble.tJ GPs· the (ast**tin~e** .is wa·s. 

### poW;;ited on). · Step 1) While the ST10. and QSOO are powered on**~nd** linked (and tl1e**n1o~ots** .are 

### NOT

### runnmgl, move tiie 

### Proportioricil Control Rate Slideron the**rlg~t** side of lhe ST10 to the uppermost (ral:iblt) position. 23



## 40 Step 2) Move the right-hand stick all the way to the right and hold itthere until step 3 is completed.
Step 3) Move the Flight Mode Selection Switch from Smart 

### to Home and Home to Sma1t mode 4 times in 3 seconds. When GPS has been disabled successfully the QSOO will emit an audible indication and the GPS status on the ST10 screen will show 'Disabled'. Also, the Main LED Status Indicator will flash purple and the Below Motor LED Status Indicators will flash three (3) times per second then will stay off for one (1) second. 

# G.RAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI)

You can download the graphical user interface (GUI) software·on the QSOO product page at www.Yuneec;com. Follow the. on-.screen instructions to install and operate the software which allows you to see the status of all sensors, to adjust various settings, check GPS accuracy, update firmware and more using the included USB Interface/Programmer.

## COMPASS 

## CALIBRATION

Step 1) Do not calibrate thecompass inside parking structures, near buildings or surfaces vyith metal in them (like roads parking lots with rebar). Only calibrate the compass In open areas/fields far away from power· lines and other metallic or concrete surfaces/structures.**St~p** 

### 5) When 

### the main LED status 

### indicator**tla$he~** 

### red and green slowly (2 

### firnes 

### per second] you h;!Ve**en~ered** compass· cillibration Inode. Pick 

### up th_e aircraft al1d hold it flat with the nose pointed to the north. Afte1· 5 seconds the main LED status indicator. should flash 

### l'e.d and green rapidly {5 

### limes per secottd). Step 2) Turn on the transmitter and allow it to boot up fUlly before turning on the aircraft. And when the transmitter and aircraft are powered on and linked proceed to the next step.

Step 6) Siowly rotate the aircraft

.360 degrees toward the north (as illustrated) 

### until it's flat 

### and upright 

### in ya_ur hands-again.



### 41 Step 3) Move the Proportional Control Rate Slideron the right side of the STlO to the uppermost (rabbit} position.

SteP. 

## 1) Rotate the a!n:t:<Jft 45 d¢grees 

### to the left

.. 

### .Then slowly rotate**th~** aircraft 360 degrees toW,;1rd the 

### noi'th (as Illustrated)**q~!;il** It's flat and upright In your**[12rid~** ag<Jin. · Step 4) Move the left-hand stick all thewa/to the leftand hold it there. Then move the Flight Mode Selection Switch from Smart to Home and Home to Smart mode 4 times.

Step B) Rotate the aircraft 

## 45 .degree? to th.e left, Then slowly rotate 

### lhe aircraft •360 degrees tmvard the north (as**illustrat~d>** until it's flat and upright in Y!-lili' hanps again.Step 9) Rotate the aircraft 45 degrees to the left. Then slowly rotate the aircraft 360 degrees toward the north {as illustrated) until it's ·fiat and upright in your hands again. IMPORTANT NOTE: Steps 6 to 9 m"tjst b.e completed .in less than 30 seconds in order to successfully complete compass calibration.



### 2.5



### 42 Step 10) The main LED status indicator should ·be flashing red and green rapidly (5 times per second). Hold the aircraft as still as possible until it main LED status indicator stops blinking rapidly. Step 11) If you hear an audible indication after the main LED status indicator stops blinking rapidly you have successfully completed compass calibration.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If compass qfibration fails the main LED status indicator 

## will glow solid White and you must restart the calibration process.

## ST10 

## AND RECEIVER BINDING

Step 1) Turn on the Q500, and after the Main LED Status Indicator begins to flash blue rapidly, lift the back end upward approximately 45° then back down to 'level' two (2) times to put the aircraft/receiver into bind mode. The Main LED Status Indicator will begin tothe flash orange very rapidly when the aircraft/receiver are in bind mode. 

### Step 2) Turn 

### on the 

### ST10,**~~d** 

### if :r(\:q6ired 

### t?ri t!ie

.**sc~:een** (outSide of the ppp' 

### 'lip

. st<1tus \'lilndow) ·to · 

### bypass ·tne RC aml WfF.i cormection process. 

### step 3) 

### lari th\'t 'Mod.;! Select' button, and If ·required press 

### 'OK' to bypass any pop up warnings/alerts.**St~p** 4) Select the ex!sting 

### tnci.def (for 

### example: 1QSOO') you 

### would like 

### to bind to (or**cre~te** 

### a 'New Model'), and 

### lf required press 

### 'OK' to bypass any 

### pop upwarnirigsialer!s.



### 43 Step 5) Tap the 'Flight Settings' button, and if required press 'OK' to bypass any pop up warnings/alerts.
Step 6) Tap the 'Bind' button and select the 'SR12S_XXXXX' receiver listed in the column Linder' 'Model', then tap 'OK' after the connection· has been est?bltshed.

. Step 7). Tap the 'Batk' button j:wo (2) times to retl!.rn to**th~** main screen 

### and the model/receiver sfJotild. ;JUtomatically 

### ctiruied to the

### STlO.

# ST10 AND CG02"'GB BINDING

Step 1) Turn on the ST10, and ifreql!ired tap the screen (outside ofthepop up status window) 

### to bypass the RCand WiFi connection process.
Step ·2) Tap the 'Model**Seh~ct'** button, and if required press 'OK' ·to bypass any pop up warnings/alerts.
Step 3) Select the existing model (for example: 'QSOO') 

### you·would like to bind to (or <;reate a 'NewModer). and if 

# required press 

### 'OK' to bypass ;my

. pop

. up



### .**W?rninJil~l<!)erts.** 

### Step 

## 4) "tUm qn**.tli~** 

### QSOO and 

### erisili'e

. that the CG02-GB is powered 

## on.

27



## 44 Step 5) if required tap the

screen (outside of the pop up status window) to bypass the RC and WiFi connection process, then tap the 'Flight Settings' button and press 'OK' to bypass any pop up warnings/alerts.
Step 6) Tap the 'Bind' button and select the 'CG02_XXXXXX' camera listed in th.e column under 'Camera', then enter the password '1234567890' when prompted**an~** tap 

### 'OK' after. 

### tb.e cpnm;cti9n · 

### hasheenestablisileC!. ·



### step 7) 

### Tap 

### the 'Back' button 

### tw6 (2) times 

### to return to the main scree!:) and 

### Jhe 

### ti.m'Jera· should**agfo~t~aiii:aiiY i:Qn~ec~**  tci the 

### ST10.

IMPORTANT NOTE:**S~realilltig** Vl4eO.**fr~n'l** 

### tli·e 

### CGbi-GB to theST10and

### t~ ·"!

.

### separate**llhon~/tab!et** (¢r

### ~!'loth~r**Yuhe~t** transmitter/pe!'scirial ground.

## station} at

### tpe same

### time .is NOT**recomm~nded** as itwill•·esult in a very 

### significant 

### lag in 

### the.

### vi(:leo qownlirk.

## TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION QSOO will not initialize The QSOO was moved during initialization. Turn the Q500 off then back on again, and ensure it does not move during theInitialization process. Flight battery will not The QSOO flight battery needs to be replaced. Replace the QSOO flight battery. charge {red LED on charger glows solid red). QSOO GPS will not lock Overcast, thick clouds blocking GPS reception. Wait for lighter cloud covetordisable GPS*. (ST10 indicates GPS Solar flares in progress. Wait for disturbance to subside ordisable GPS*. Disabled) QSOO is indoors. Move the·QSOO outside or disable GPS*. ()bjects blocking 100 degrees 

### of clear view of the sky. Disable GPS

..Flying indoors/disabling GPS NOT Recommended. (Possibly underneath a meta!llc or glass cover, inside a vehicle, near tall buildings, etc.

..) Move QSOO to a dear and open area.

Video transmitter nearby, such as an aftermarket video downlink system. Reposition-or remove thevideo transmitter.**Rab~d** threat level 

### by the U,S. goyernme:nt. Wait f!ir the threat levello be reduced

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### 45ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION QSOO Motors won't 'Compass error' is indicated by the LED. See below for troubleshooting 'compass error'. start QSOO is in No Fly Zone. Move at least4 miles away from no fly zone. Most major airports are no fly**z~me** areas. QSOO is above 8,000 feet above MSL. Move QSOO below 8,000 feet above MSL. Incorrect motor start up procedure

. Review Motor Starting/Stopping procedure in manual.

.. QSOO is too close to a metal object or metal surface. Move QSOO away from large metal objects orsurfaces. QSOO Flashes

. orange twice between indications Compass needs to be calibrated

. Calibrate compass.
QSOO beeps constantly EMERGENCY Mode. Possibly due to obstructed propel- Check that nothing is obstructing any propeller/motor, and motors won't start fer during motor start up. turn the"QSOO offthen back on again. QSOO Won't hold WeakGPS signal. Confirm. that 'the flying area has 100 degrees of clear position in hnver view·ofthe,sky.
U.S. Government has raised threat level. Waitforthreat level to be reduced before flying.

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## WARRANTY tNFORMATION

Yuoeec produtts and accessar1es ai'e_guarimteed against**t\'itihuf~ctqrlng defect~**  f!)rsix(6} iiiohi;hs frortrfhe i:itiginal date ofl:iurchast;; Yuneeds soiepbliga

## tion hi theevent of such defects.during this period is to repair orreplace the defective part ot· product wilh a comparable part or product at Yunee.c.'s sole**d!~t:;l'~ti.9:t:J·** Except fot· Sl!Ch repair 

### or rej:i]acemet1i; the sale, processing or 

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ELECTRIC AVIATION 1 CG02-GB Glrnbal Carnel71 2**C:a.me~u L~O**  Status Indicator 3**Cameral~ns** 4 5,6Gr-lz Antenna s Power Switch 6 Mllln**~ED** StaltJs Indicator 7 Propo:Uonal Control Rate Slider s USB c0nncc.tor/Cha:grn!) Port 9 Audlo(Ea:phone-Jark 10 Take SIIIIPholo Bullon 11 Slari/StopMotorsButton 12. Rudd!!rNawcontrol[lorMode1andMode 1} 13 Throttle/Altitude Contro!{forModt1J

E!ev'!tor/PllcbConlrol{forModt 1) 14 5.8GHzAnterlna (lo•atecl/ns/de thecon} 15 Status Indicators {for STIO baltery,S.SGH:tWIFi :.nd GPSJ 16 2.4GHzAntenna (localed/nslde theltondfc} 17 Slart!StopVideo Recording Button 18 FllghiMadeSelect[onSwllch 19 Aileron/Roll Conlroi(Mode2andMode 1} 20 Elevator/Pitch Control (Mode:J}**Throl'ti~/AIUtudc** Conlrof{Mod! 1} 21 PoWeJSwitch 22 Volume and NavlgalfonTouch·Actlvated Buttons**(Volum!DowJVVoT~meUp/MMU/Home!HockJ 2~**  CG02·GB PltchAngle/Posltion Control Slltll!t 24 SO CcrdS!ot (/(Jcoto=dundt!rtflt:bal/1!1)')

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!Mf!oA:TANT NOTE: All safety precautions and**war~lngs, lns~rucUonS,** **~;ranlles** and other**coll~!eral** . Always**operat~ Your.arr~rart** **~~~~~n lhe'voltag~** Oru,e**bau~'ry**In the transmitter/persona!**~iound ~!atlo.n** 

. InfOrmation Is subjectto change al the sole discrellon ofYuneec. For the most up-to-date lnforfliatfon ldnasafe ranfie (as Indicated bythe b.attery**charge~lalus** Icon on !hescreen ofthll-iransmltlerfpersonal please visit the corresponding product page at\W!'W.Yuneec,com orcontact the nearest 'iuneec office or ground station)•

.authorized**di~trlbutor.** · Always keep the aircraft In dear l!ne of sight and under control, and k!ep the tr.msmiUer/personal
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to Indicate various**~~~~~~ ~t~~~~~h~ft?e** **c~~~~j stt~Z~J~~~V~fy** **a~d'~~r~~fftfle** motors In the event the ptope.\lers{

.**r~veJs** ofpotential**h<~rm** when operating this product:**~~~:y~~:~~~ ~~~~~~~~~n;~dt:a':t** **:~~~~~!~!~** ose before touching themand before fJylng again. NOT!CE: Procedures,whichif notproperly followed, create a posslb!lityofpropertydamage andtotlittle Always remove**biltt~rlcs** afteruse and storc/lransport them per the c;orrespondlng guidelines. to no posslblllty ofInJury, · Avoid water cxpo.mte to all electronic**compnnent~,** parts, elc. not specifically**de~lgned** and protected CAUTION: Procedures, whrch ifnot properlyfollowl!d,**creat~** theprobabl[[ty ofproperty damage and/or for use ln water. Moisture causes damage to electronic components Elnd parts.. a possibility ofserious injul}'. •**~** Never place anypoxtlon ofthe aircraft or anyrelated accessories, components or parts Inyourmouth**;s~**

· :**~~:r~r~~J:r:~~:~di~~;~~.~~J[i~~ri~~~:!l?r!~l~~h~r~b~a~ 11** **~~f~~o~~~~\~fr~/u~operty** damage, dftng**skcou1ica~seferlouslnJu~ordv1ndeatlJ.** f h

WAliNIN6: Read the ENllnE quick start guide and Instruction manuarto become familiar with the**~a~:f'i!t/~fo'f!~Jfu~~:~::t l!:t::dn** **w:r~f~~n~~c~~d~J~i~sthYst~r~ra~:;~~h ::;~~~~~~~**  accessoties, features ofthe product**b~fore** operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result In damage compol).ents orparts (Including, but not limited to. chargers. rechargeable batteries, etc.). to the product, property anOfor cause serious InjuJY. CAUTION; The electronicspeed controls (ESCs) lnstplfed In the QSOO are nat compatible with any other WARNING: lhls Is a**sophlstrc<:~ted** consumer prod.ud. It must**b~** operated wllh coution and common producl, and the QSOO Is not compallblewlth any other ESCs. Use ofany other ESCs In the QSOO wl!l

. sense, and requires some baslc**mech~ni(:al** abHity. Failure to operate this product In a si'ife and cause a crash, which mayresult In damage to the product,ptopertyandfor cause serious Injury.

· responsible manner could result In damage to the product, property andfor cause serious Injury. This product Js not Intended for use bychlldren wtthoutdlrecta:doltsupervisfon. Do not use wlth fncompati· DATTfnY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDiif.lNES ble

..:omponents or alter thls pto-dud In any way culslde ofthe InstrUctions p:ovided by Yuneec. The qukkst<srtgulde 01ndlnstructlpn**manu<:~!** contain lnstructlons·forsafety,operation andmalntenance.Jtls WAnNING: llt!Jfum**Pcfym~r** (l!Po) batteries areslgnlfkantly more volatne than**alkallm~,** N!Cd or NIMH essenUal to read and follow alllheInstructions andwarnings p1torto assembly, setup and!orusein order battcrres. All Inslructions and warnings must be followed exactly ta prevent property damage and/or to operate the product correctly and avoid damvge orserious Injury, serlof!s Injury as I he mishand/lng ofLIPo batteries c11n**r~sult** In fire.By handling, charging or using the Included UPo battel}'you ussume all risks associated with l!Po buUerles.Jfyou donotagrea with**lhes~** AGE RECOMMEI'IDATIDN': NO"£ FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEAn!>. "fHISISNOT A TOY, conditions please return the complete product in new, unused condition to the place of purchase Immediately. GENERAL SAFE1 Y PRECII.UTJOflS AHD WII.RNIHGS You must :always charge the UPo battery In a safe, well-ventl/ated area away rrom nammable materials.**WARNING~** Failure to use this product In the Intended manneras described In !he quick startguide and Never charge the llPo battery unaltellded at .'lny time. When charging Ihe batlefY you must always Instruction manual can result In damage to the product, properly andforcause serious InJury. A Radio remain In constant observation to monitor the char!jlng procen and react immediately to any potential Controlled (RC) multlrator aircraft, APV platform, drone, etc.l:s-not a toyIlfrnlsused llcan caus!:! ser1ous problems that may occur. bodl!y harm and damage to property, After flying/discharging the UPo batteryyou must allow It to coor to ambient/room temp!!raLUre before**~~r~~~;~~~ ~~~~~;~~~~~** **;s~ffadnuJ~1h~r~r~r sr~rs~fti~~~~~;~** **~~sfh en~~~~~~{gfth:~~~J~~yaoT~rh~%.** **~~c~h~7~~~·he** UPo battary youmust**us~** only I he Intruded chargeror asunably compatible liPa battery Keep your hands, face and oth!:!r parts ofyour body away frotn I he spinning propellers/rOtor blades and charger. Failure to do so may resultJn a firll causing property damage ancl/orsedous Injury, other moVIng parts at ill! times. Keep Items that could Impact or**b!!com~ ent~ngled**  aw;,y from the If at any time lhe UP.o battery l:iegl.ns to balloon or mreJJ, discontinue charging or dl!ochargfng propt!llers!rotor**blade~** lndudlng debris, partsJ**tool~,** loose clothing, etc, Immediately. Quickly and s21fely disconnect the battery, then place It In a safe, open area away from Always operate your illrcraft In open areas that are free from people, vehicles and other obstructions, flummable materials to observe It for**~t** least 15 mlnUtes.Contfnu1ng to d1arge otdlscharge abil!tery Never fly near or above crowds, airports or buildings, · that ha$ begun to baltoon orswell cail result In a lire

..Abattery that has ballooned or swollen even ra To ensure proper operation and safe flight performance never attempt to operate your ilTrcraft nearby small amount must beremoved fromservfce completely.**g~~~~~nt !t~;~~te~~~s~~~~~~~~~~a~~~~:;1~~~~:sc~~ft\tv~~~e** **:t~~t~~g:ti~a~df~~~~~~~ t~ei~~~~~~Ce** **~~~~~~~vf~~~~~~:S~~~i~;~,~h~d~;a~l~~h~~g~~fu~~eo~at~:h!rt~~~~i~e!y~t~P~a~~~~~~~~1d~~~:1~** Including nreas nearby broadcast towers, powertransmlsfion stations, high voltage I!ower lines, etc. dfscharsed to below 3.0Veach under load. Always keep a safe distance rn a!r drrecUons around your aircraft to avoid co!l/slons apd/or InJury, This Store the-L!Po batteryat room temperature-and In**adf)"ar~a** (or best rcsul!s. aircraft Is controlled by 21 radio signal subject lo interference from many source$ outside your control. When charging, !ran!portlng ot temporarily**~taring** the LiPo battery the temperature ronge-should be Interference can ca.use momentary Joss. ofcontrol. · from approxlmalefy**40-12:0~** F{5-49• q. Do notstore fhe battery or aircraft in a hot garage, car or direct Do not attempt to operate your alrc101ft**~boVe** 8000feet [l43B meters) AMSl (Above Mean Sea Level). sunlight. Ifstored In a hot garage or car the battery can be dama!Jed oreven catch fire. Do not attempt to operate youraircraft In winds that exceed 8-12miles per hour (13-19 kilometers per Never leave batteries, Chi!rgersand powersuppl!es unattended during use. hour).

. Never attempt to charge lowvoltage,**ballooned/~wol!en,** damaged or wet batteries, To ensure proper and safe operation of the automatic landing funcHOn In 'Home' rnode you musl turn Never allow children under J4years ofage to charge batteries. yaur aircraft on In a posltlon with at least 10 feet {approximately 3 meters) of clear llnd open**~pace** Neverchargea battery ifMy ofihewire leads have been damaged orshorted. around "1t and achieve a proper GP5lock. Neverallempt lo dlsassemble thebatt"ery, chargerorpowetsupply. Do not l':!ltempt to operate your aircraft with. any worn and/or damaged components, part>, etc.**~lever**drop balterle$,chargers orpowersupplle>.**ll~~~rd~~~r~ie 1** **;~~:i~:~~~r:~~ ~ao~~;~~~~~fee~~:{h~~o~:~d?tf~~~** **fn~l~~f~~~:!~·winds,** precipitation,**~~~:~~ ~';:fu~~t~~r~~c~t;~&:rff~ab~1~r~n!~~~~~~~~Yt~ri!~,r~nc~r~rir~i~d**  power supplies. lightning, etc. Always di'iConnect the battery after charging. Always operate your alrcraft stprling with a fully charged battery. Always lahd**a~** soon as possible after Always terminate all**proces~es** Ifthe battery, chargeror powersupply malfunctions. the first level lowvoltage battel)'warnrng orland lmmcd!atelyaflerthe s!:!cand level lowvoltage battery warning (as indicated by the vibrations and audible alerts from the transmltter/per!ional ground station).



### 48 . \ '!>ower the**5~3500-3** charger frOm a 100-240V AC ouUet using the AC adapter/power supply, or frorn a 12V DC accessory sockctlclgarette.Ughterreceptacle in a vehicle using the indudeQ. adapter.

A green blinking LED indicates the charger is powerad .on and**re<~dy** to charge, and a red.blink!ng l€DIndicates the battery is charging. It will take ilpproximate\y 2· hours to charge a fully discharged {not over-discharged) battery.

wARNING: AI(in!>tructions and \Vl'l;roings must be foUowed**e?~actly** to prevent property damage aml/or.seriow; injury CIS the mishandling ofli!on/UPo batteries can result in fire.

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WAYS turn the 5110 on and al!ow.it to boot up BEFORE turning the QSOO on {and ALWAYS turn the'Q500 off BEFORE ·tumingoffthe ST10).

Place the QSOO.on a !eve! and**sl.,bl~** surface then slide the switch to the 'ON' position. DO NOT. TOUCH OR MOVE THE QSOO UNTILTHE INlT!AUZATION.PROCESS IS COMPlETE. The main lED status Jndkator will gl6w solid green {Smart Mode) or solid purple {Angle/Pilot Mode) when**i~maHzatfon** iscomp!ele,

Proportional ControrRate Slider

Sets the overall climb/descend and direclfotlal control rates. Use the turtle pos!Hoh for the loNest control rates {best for firsl-fime pilots and when flying between 5000 feet and 8000.fest Above Mean Sea level). Use the rabbit position fnr the highest control rates (best for experienced pilots and onlv wh.en. flying below 5000 feet AMSL 2.1 Remove !he cover/Jock from**tll~** rear of the CG02cG8 by carefully sliding it backward.

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2.2 Insert the Included BGB card or any Class '10 mlcroSD card from t,GB to 128GB. 2.3 Carefully remove the protective material from the camera lens.**~**

Starting/Stoppingthe Motors

Step back approximately 26 fEet (8 meters) behind the Q500. Press and hold the red START/STOP button for approximately three (3) seconds to .startthe motors. Press and hold the button for a.pproxlmately two (2).seconds to slop the motors. CAUTION: Do notover-H"ghten the propellers when using the tocL
Install the Battery

NOYE: Ifthe door will nal dose !he battery Is noUnsQrled.far enough Ia engage the cmmedor properly,

There are two ways to land the QSOO: 1) Position tht! QSOO ahova the area**when~.'** you would "!Ike to land. Slowly lower the left-hand sh"ck to befow the center posltlort. The Q500wlll desc:endstowfvand rand;Aite.r the QSOO lands,**~ress** .:md hold l.he red SfART/STOP button for approximately one (1) second Ia sto'p the motors. · 

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Flight·Controls:**stickto!hel~ft/rightwillturn(yaw)thenosc** automatically Ily Itself back to the home ofthe**Q500lcft/rlghtaboutthevcrti~;al a>:l~.**  point and**willian~** wjthln a 10 foot (3·meter}
NOTE: The information In this and the TAKEOfF following steps refers to the default 'Mode 2'cont10!**~;onf1gurat1of)** ofthe ST10. WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the Q500 in winds that exceed 8-12 m!fes per When the lert·hand slick

..Js in the middle houd13-19kl!ometersperhour), position the Q500 will maintain the current altitude. The farther awaY from the middle To lal::coff, stow!yralse**thefeft~hondsH"ckto** position you move the stkk the faster the slightly above !he center position. 1he QSOO QSOO will climb or descend. Moving the will takeoff and .climb slowly {or raise the
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Selecting a Flight Mode

The Q500 is programmed with three (3) O!ght modes that can be selected via the Flight Mode Sclcdion Switch \ototcd just above the rlght·hand control stick.



## 49 1) When I he lllsht mode swllcllls In the top position the.Q500 will beTn Smart Mode, 2} When the ilight mode switch Is in the middle pDSition the QSOO will be In Ansle**{al~o** known as Pilot) Mode_ 3) When the flight roodo switch Is tn the lowest posllfon the QSOO .wH!.be: in Home Mo_de. diameter c!rde around lt.
WARNING: Always land as soon as possible after the first !eve\ low vol!ag!! b<'!tterY warfling, or [and Immediately pfter the second level low voltage boHel)l**w~rning (~5** **fndlc~ted** by**thevlbr~tlons** and**audl~le** alerts from the ST10). And· if at**~ny** lime the Aircraft 13atteryVoltage shownon the screen Is below 10,7V, land tl1e QSOO immediately_ 

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CAUTJON:·ALWAYS slop recording video before turning off t!ie Q500/CG02·GB to.avoicl.data loss. If**i~~o~~~f~~~~~~U:he ~s{~** **~::~~~~;i~:p:r~~:afcl~ 26°:c=d~~~tl** **~heln=e~ ~~g~f:~~** **~~** gloW solid green fndicating-the lastvldco fire was recovered.



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## " WhenlhemalnlEDstatuslndfc.a!orl'!ashes red thll QSOO fs In HomeMode. fo this mode tfH! Q500will automaticallyny Itselfback to the homo pointand wllllmdwilhin a 10.foot {3metcrl dtamete(cirdearoundit.
WARNING: If the QSOO foses GPS s.!gnal/lock whlle flying the. lEDs. under \ho motors: w!U nash lhree {3) times per second then wilt go off for one (1) second, the GPS status on the ST:10 screen will be listed-;:.s 'Disabled' and the QSOO will switch to An&le (Pilot) Mode automatlca!ly. Smart**Mocl~:nnd** Home Mode VJill not work and you mustbe able to properly control the Q500 ln Angle (Pilot} Mode otherwise It may crash or even 'rlyaway'.



# (ZJ Double tap the Center of the screen lo Increase tllesizeof the**videov!ewlng<~rea.**

WARNING: NEVER atl.empt to fly the Q500 via**FJrst·P~rson** View (FPV}. Attempting to fly via FPV can result In a crash that wm cause damage to the produd, property and/orcauseseriousln]ury.

11 Flight Mode ofAircraft 2) GPS**Statu~** for Aircraft 3) Aircraft: Battery Vol!age**IMPO~IANT** NOTE: