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Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) and CFR Part 11, ASM Engineering Consultants, LLC, owner and operator ofsmall Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") requests to be exempted from FederalAviation Regulations (FARs) detailed below so that ASM Engineering may operate the Phantom 3 commercially in airspace regulated by the FAA, as long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outline herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. ASM Engineering respectfully requests the grant ofan exemption to the following specific sections ofthe Title 14 Code of Federal regulations allowing it to operate the sUAS for commercial use: 

## • 14 CFR45.23 

## • 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 

## • 14 CFR 91.7 (a) & (b) 

## • 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 

## • 14 CFR 91.103 

## • 14 CFR 91.109 

## • 14 CFR 91.121 

## • 14 CR 91.151 

## • 14 CFR 91.203 

## • 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 

## • 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 

## • 14 CFR 91.417 ASM Engineering provides consulting and design engineering services to clients in a variety ofcapacities, but mainly focusing on Rail Design and Grain Storage and Distribution Facilities. Many ofASM's clients request work that requires ASM employees to climb to rooftops, towers, grain bins, and miscellaneous tall structures to inspect the condition ofthe structure across the Central Plains to the Midwest. The use ofthe sUAS would provide our clients a more complete field report based on the in-flight video and still shots the sUAS provides ofthe varied structures; which in tum is beneficial for the publics' interest. Specifically, use of the Phantom 3 UAS provides the following advantages to our staffand our clients:

• Safety: The sUAS weighs 2.82 pounds and operates using a sealed lithium polymer battery and does not use combustible fuel. The use ofthe sUAS especially in Grain Facilities allows attainable still photography and videography ofspecific structural inspection that is otherwise unattainable due to height, dust laden areas, etc.

• Cost: The sUAS has the capability to record High Density (HD) video and still photography. Once the data is recorded and downloaded it can then be sent to our engineers in the home office for review before tl1e PIC and VO leave the site, therefore reducing the cost to our client by eliminating multiple trips for investigative purposes. Also to be able to give our engineers a 3D model ofthe structure enhancing the design process.

• Quality: The Phantom 3 UAS on board camera can take 2.7KHD video or still photography, which will allow our engineers to have a clear higher quality 3D imagery picture or video ofthe structural condition and damage. ASM will have written consent from our clients on file to use the picture and video capturing capabilities ofthe Phantom 3.

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- Section 333 Unmanned Aircraft System Page2

The sUAS is a small (23.22 inch diagonal size, including propellers) and light weight (2.82 pounds) platform that performs precise documentation due to its hovering accuracy of4 inch vertical and five feet horizontal in the GPS mode. Some ofthe main characteristics ofthe Phantom 3 are: 1. Live HD view on the remote using a mobile app. This allows the Pilot in Control (PIC), Visual Observer (VO) to be able to see the picture that is being recorded in order to determine iffurther documentation is needed. 2. Distance Parameters Setting, this particular setting allows the PIC to input the flight path information to include distance and altitude flight restrictions so as to not enter into unwanted areas unintentionally. 3. Autopilot Setting, this setting allows the PIC to automatically take offor return home, ifthe battery is running low, the intelligent battery system will automatically return the Phantom 3 to the takeoffpoint and land safely. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS The sUAS that will be operated by ASM will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C 44103, Registration 

### r!f Aircrqft, as well as 14 CFRPart 47,AircrqftRegistration, and marked in accordance with 14 CFRPart 45, Identification andRegistrationMarking. We propose to operate the Phantom 3 with both a Pilot in Command (PIC) and a ground-based Visual Observer (VO) in accordance with FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS" with the following additional restrictions: 1. Flights will occur at or below 200 feet, unless a separate Certificate ofAuthorization (COA) is requested for specific flights above 200 feet. 2. The aircraft will remain within Visual Line ofSight (VLOS) ofboth PIC and VO at all times. 3. Flight team will communicate by voice and the use oftwo-way radios ifthe area is too large to hear voice from all team members. 4. Flights will occur only with client written authorization for use ofthe Phantom 3 on their property to reduce the chance ofviolating the public's privacy. 5. Flights will only occur in the daylight hours. 6. Flights will be terminated at any time when weather and wind deteriorate to "unsafe for flight" per manufacturers recommendations. 7. PIC will acquire all required FAA clearances and distances from airports and will be strictly observed. 8. PIC will perform a check ofthe flight area and make certain ofthe safety ofall persons in the area. 9. When flying over or nearwater the sUAS will be equipped with flotation devices so that recovery can be made as to prevent lithium battery exposure to the water. 10. All flights shall adhere to required permissions and permits established by territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions; including butnot limited to law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governing agencies. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS The UAS will be operated by an employee who meets the following qualifications: • Holds one ofthe following: an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sportpilot certificate. • Holds one ofthe following: FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license issued by a state. • Meets the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.56, "Flight Review''. • Successfully pass a manufacturer's training program (transmitted under separate cover). • The PIC will perform routine maintenance on the system and will complete a training course on maintenance as part oftheir initial training (transmitted under separate cover).

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US Department ofTransportation FederalAviation Administration December 29,2015 CONCLUSION FARs Exemption Request

- Section 333 Unmanned Aircraft System Page3

Approval ofan Exemption under FAA Section 333 will allow commercial operations ofa small UAS in the service ofSite and Structural Inspections to greatly enhance the safety and reducing the risk to the inspecting engineer by eliminating the need to climb to great heights oftall structures, and the ability to see exterior defects otherwise undetected. Itis to the benefit ofthe public by inspecting buildings ornon-building structures to assess whether or not they are structurally sound. Sincerely, ASM Engineering Consultants, LLC

# R:Z:~t;:Nif Member P.O. Box 452 Andover, KS 67002 Attachment: Exemption Requests ·Transmitted Separately: Phantom 3 Advanced UserManual Phantom 3 Advanced Maintenance Log Phantom 3 Advanced Training ProgramAppendix A ASM Engineering Consultants LLC (AS:M), seeks an exemption from the following Title 14 Code offederal Regulations (CFR) sections that are applicable to this petition and any additional 14 CFR sections: 

### §45.23 Display ofmarks; general. 

### (b) When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N'-' and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted orlight-sport category aircraft or experimental orprovisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, inletters notless than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable.



### This is notapplicable toASMsince sUASdoes nothave a cabin, cockpit, or pilotstation, ASMwillsati.ifj this f?y maintaining such registrations atASMoperations center. 

### §61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. (a) Except as provided inparagraphs 

### (b) through 

### (h) ofthis section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command ofan aircraft thatis carrying passengers orproperty for compensation orhire; nor may that person, for compensation orhire, act as pilot in command ofan aircraft. 

### (b) A private pilot may, for compensation orhire, act as pilotin 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. 

### ASM proposes thataPICholding a private, recreationalorsport pilotcertificate, andeitheran airman medicalcertificate ora valid U.S. driver's license issued f?y a state is appropriate for proposedoperations. 

### §91.7 Civil aircraft airworthiness. (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 

### (b) The pilot in command ofa civil aircraft is responsible for determiningwhether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur. 

### ASMmaintains its sUASairworthiness through compliance with the inspection andmaintenanceprocedures for the Phantom 3Advancedusing the usermanualas wellas theASMPreventativeMaintenance Program. The PICwillhave st1ficientmeans to determine whetherthe airmiftis in a condition for ascife flight. 

### §91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. 

### (b) No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft (2) Forwhich 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. 

### Asthere are nopilots or passengers aboardthe aircrtiftas wellas the size 

## rf the sUAS this regulation is inapplicable. An equivalentlevel

## rf safety willbe achieved f?y maintaining such documentation atASMoperations center. 

### §91.103 Preflight action. Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include-(a) For a flight under IFR or a flight notin the vicinity ofan airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available ifthe planned flight cannot be completed, and any known traffic delays ofwhich the pilot in command has been advised by ATC; (b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports ofintendeduse, and the following takeoffand landing distance information: (1) For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the takeoffand landing distance data contained therein; and (2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) ofthis section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature. 

### ASM proposes that the PIC follow thepriflightchecklistthatis outlinedin the Training Program and Outline document as wellas follow the PreventativeMaintenance Programpriflightchecklistto be documented for each flight. All documentation willbe on file atASMoperations center. We believe this is appropriate for use 

## if asUAS. §91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) thatis beingused for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. However, instrument flight instruction may be given in an airplane that is equipped with a single, functioning throwover controlwheel that controls the elevator and ailerons, in place offixed, dual controls, when- (1) The instructor has determined that the flight can be conducted safely; and (2) The person manipulating the controls has at least a private pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings. (b) An airplane equipped with a single, functioning throwover controlwheel that controls the elevator and ailerons, in place offixed, dual controls may be used for flight instruction to conduct a flight review required by §61.56 ofthis chapter, or to obtain recent flight experience or an instrument proficiency check required by §61.57 when- (1) The airplane is equipped with operable rudder pedals at both pilot stations; (2) The pilot manipulating the controls is qualified to serve and serves as pilot in command during the entire flight; (3) The instructor is current and qualified to serve as pilot in command ofthe airplane, meets the requirements of §61.195(b), and has logged at least 25 hours ofpilot-in-command flight time in the make and model ofairplane; and ( 4) The pilot in command and the instructor have determined the flight can be conducted safely. (c) No person may operate a civil aircraft in simulated instrument flight unless- (1) The other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot who possesses at least a private pilot certificate with category and class ratings appropriate to the aircraft being flown. (2) The safety pilot has adequate vision forward and to each side ofthe aircraft, or a competent observer in the aircraft adequately supplements the vision ofthe safety pilot; and (3) Except in the case oflighter-than-air aircraft, that aircraft is equipped with fully functioning dual controls. However, simulated instrument flight may be conducted in a single-engine airplane, equipped with a single, functioning, throwover controlwheel, in place offixed, dual controls ofthe elevator and ailerons, when- ( d) No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for a flight test for an airline transport pilot certificate or a class or type rating on that certificate, or for a part 121 proficiency flight test, unless the pilot seated at the controls, other than the pilot being checked, is fully qualified to act as pilotin command ofthe aircraft. Exceptwhen necessary for takeoffor landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: (a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, ifa power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or propertyon the surface.

### (b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area ofa city, town,.or settlement, or over any open air assembly ofpersons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet ofthe aircraft. (c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may notbe operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. (d) Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control aircraft. Ifthe operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface- (1) A helicopter may be operated atless than the minimums prescribed in paragraph 

### (b) or (c) ofthis section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters bythe FAA; and (2) A powered parachute orweight-shift-control aircraft may be operated atless than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (c) ofthis section. 

### This is notapplicable toASMsince our flight operations willbe limitedto the sUAS. To satigy this CPRASMhas developeda Training Program and Outline for allPICs to complete biforeASMwillallow them to operate the sUAS. As 

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March 23, 2015 the FAA has stateditwillautomaticallYgranta "blanket" COA for flights atorunder200 feet Above GroundLevel(A.GL) to a'!)' sUASs operatorwith aSection 333exemption. §91.121 Altimeter settings. (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level ofthat aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter thatis set, when operating- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to- (i) The current reported altimeter setting ofa station along the route and within 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; 

### (ii) Ifthere is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) ofthis section, the current reported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; or 

### (iii) In the case ofan aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an

J appropriate altimeter setting available before departure; or (2) At or above 18,000 feet MSL, to 29.92" Hg. 

### (b) The lowest usable flight level is determined by the atmospheric pressure in the area ofoperation as 

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. bl s own 1n e o owmg ta e: Current altimeter setting Lowest usable flight level 29.92 (or higher) 180 29.91 through 29.42 185 29.41 through 28.92 190 28.91 through 28.42 195 28.41 through 27.92. 200 27.91 through 27.42 205 27.41 through 26.92 210



### ... (c) To convert mtrumum altttude prescnbed under §§91.119 and 91.177 to the mtmmum flight level, the pilot shall take the flight level equivalent ofthe minimum altitude in feet and add the appropriate number 0 f f, 'fi db 1 eli th d 1.

. eet spec11e e ow, accor ngto e current reporte a tlmeter settlng: 

### Current altimeter setting**~djustment** 

### factor 29.92 (or higher) None:. ; 1 l

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-- 29.91 through 29.42 500

29.41 through 28.92 1,000 28.91 through 28.42 1,500 28.41 through 27.92 2,000 27.91 through 27.42 2;500 27.41 through 26.92 3,000



### ASMwillonfy operate its sUASator.below 200 feetAGL andin some circumstances, closerthan 500 feet topersons, vessels, vehicles andstructures. · Toprovide tin equivalentmeasure if stife#y we will 

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### f!y over privateproper!J with writtenpermission from the client. 'Flight planning willinclude transmission 

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flight path to the clientandwhen warranted, measures to eliminate risk to proper!Jand personnelin ornearthe flight boundaries. Comparedto flight operations if c;nventionalandtraditional aircr,qftorrotorcrtift, weighingfarmore (50pounds ormore) than oursUAS if approximatefy 2.8pounds, operating our sUAS is a jarsmaller risk to thepublic. §91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. (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. 

### (b)·Noperson may begin a.flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions)there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for atleast 20 minutes. 

### ASMpmposes to.limitIota/duration ifjlightto 23 minutes (per

### D]Iusermanuallanguage if maximum operating time), perbattery and ASMwillmaintain a totalif 3 batteries. ASMwilloperate flights during dqylighthours in Visual Meteorological Conditions 

### (VM C)i.under VisualFlightfut!es (VFR), 

### with a fit!! battery charge for allbatteries. This willsati.ifj.the reserve enet;gy requirementifthis paragraph. Also the Phantom 3 has a failstife mode that

## if the battery is low, itwillautomaticalfy return to home which eliminates a'!)' stifety to the operators or public. §91.203 Civil aircraft: Certifications required.

.(a) Except as provided in §91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) Anappropriate and current airworthiness certificate. Each U.S. airworthiness certificate used to

.complyWith this. subparagraph (except a special flight permit, a copy ofthe applicable operations specifications issued under §21.197( c) ofthis chapter, appropriate sections ofthe air carrier manual required by parts 121 and.135 ofthis chapter containing that portion ofthe operations specifications issued under §21.197(c), or.an authorization under §91.611) musthave on it the registration number

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. 1 assigned to the aircraftunder part4 7 ofthis chapter. However, the airworthiness certificate need not

· have onit an assigned special identification numberbefore 10 days after that number is first affixed to

.the aircraft. A revised airworthiness certificate having onit an assigned special identification number, that has been affixed to an aircraft, may only be obtained upon application to an FAA Flight Standards district office. (2) An effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, for operation within the United States, the second copy ofthe Aircraft registration Application as provided for in §47.31(c), or a

·· registration certification issued under the laws ofa foreign country.

### (b) No person may operate a 

### civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required byparagraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so thatitis legible to passengers or crew. 

### The size) weightanddifinedarea 

## if operations forASMsUASs flightspermitSexemption from ainvorthiness certificate requiremenlj because theproposed flights meetan equivalentlevel

## if stifetypursuantto Section 3 3 3 

## if the ReformAct. 

## ThJ FAA is authorizedto exemptaircrqft from the airworthiness certificate requirement underboth theAct4 9 USC4470(/) : andSection 333 orthe ReformAct. Bothpieces 

## if legislationpermitthe FAA_to exemptsUASsfrom aircrqft certifications in consideration rfweighlj size1 

### speet4 maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports anddense populations. ASMmeets orexceeds each 

## if these elements. The equivalentlevel'!fstifety willbe achieved

### I?Jmaintaining documentation 

## if such certifications andregistrations) on file atASMoperations,cmfer.

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### .. 14 CFR 91 Subpart E -Maintenance, Preventive**Maintenance~** and Alterations [§91.405(a), §91.407(a)(1), §91.409(a)(1) and (2), and §91.417(a) 'and (b)]

. ·· · ··.·· ··· '· · .· · ·. ' SubpartE essentially states.that,the operator is primarily responsible for maintainingthe'aircraftin an airworthy condition. ·



### ASMproposes thatthe PICpetjorm maintenance andinspection 

## if the sUA5' andbe authorizedto approve the sUAS for return to service. 

### As providedinthe attached ASMPreventative Maintenance Program, thf: 

### PiC#Jiilens,P.e thatthe,

### ;i~crqft is in an airwortl?J conditionprioi.to flightandconductdetailedinspections every 10 hour.Jq/'fligbttime. Maintenancepetjormed

### f?y the PIC is limitedto repairing smallcracks 1 

### replacing a propelletj andupdatzngJo/fwate 

### and firmware.'· Allother maintenance willbepetjormed

### I?J the mantifacturer. The PICwilldocumefttworkpetjormedin accordance with §91.417. ASMbelieves thatdue to the size 1 

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## Outline http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video

ASM Engineering Consultants LLC (ASM) has developed an in-house training program outline, shown below, that based on the training videos DJI has published for the Phantom 3 Advanced thatis provided on their website (listed above). ASM 

### will require any operator ofthe Phantom 3 to watch the training videos before being authorized to operate the Phantom 3 for company use.



### A. Preflight Checklist 1. Check aircraft for any damage (propellers, main unit, remote, battery and mobile device) 2. Battery check a. Flight battery- check by pressingpower button once, charged amountwill display b. Remote battery

- check bypressingpowerbutton once, charged amount

### will display 3. Preparing to Fly a. Remove gimbal clamp b. Check electronics: 1) Hookup mobile device to remote, power remote by pushing the power button once then again while holding.until the system turns on 2) Turn on aircraft by pushingthe power button once then again while holdinguntil system turns on c. Test motors with blades off 1) Remote starts motors, pull both sticks down and in to start 2) Check for smoothly running motors and no irregular sounds 3) Power down by using holding the left throttle down for three seconds 4) Turn offaircraft and remote d. Check propellers for damage e. Install propellers onto aircraft 1) Match silver indicated propellers with the silver indicator on the aircraft, screw on counter clockwise 2) Match black indicated propellers with the black indicator on the aircraft, screw on clockwise. 

### B. Howto Fly 1. Safety: Always be aware ofyour surroundings and know your local laws before flying 2. Rules a. Maintain control at all times b. Maintain line ofsight at all times c. Monitor altitude, fly at altitudes of200 feet orless 3. Turn on remote, mobile device, and aircraft (to turn on remote and aircraft pushpowerbutton once, then again while holding) 4. Flying the Aircraft a. Left stick controls altitude and yaw 1) Up to go up in altitude and down to go down in altitude 2) Push stick right to rotate right and left to rotate left b. Right stick controls pitch and rollj" r-'i 

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# EngineeringConsultants------------------------------------ 1) To move forward push the right stick away from you (forwards) and to move backwards push the right stick towards you (backwards) 2) To move right, push the right stick to the right and to move to the left, push the right stick to the left c. Calibrate the Compass 1) Select camera in the DJI Pilot APP, tap status bar, then tap calibrate next to compass then tap ok 2) Status indicators on the aircraft are glowing a constant yellow 3) Hold the aircraft level and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees in a counter clockwise direction. The LED

### will glow a solid green 4) Hold the aircraft vertically with the nose pointingdownward and rotate 360 degrees in a counter clockwise direction. The LED

### will flash a quick green, ifit flashed red and yellow the aircraft needs to be calibrated again. 5) This also indicates the aircraft has indicated the home point d. Hovering 1) Move the left stick up to raise the aircraft, return the left control stick to the neutral position and it

### will remain hovering e. Moving 1) Turn the left control stick left orright to rotate the aircraft. 2) To move forward orbackwards use the right control stick by either pushing forward or backward 3) To move left orright use the right control stick by either pushingleft orright f. Landing 1) Push down on the left control stick with light control to have a smooth landing g. To shut down the propellers push down on the left control stick for three seconds C. Failsafe 1. Failsafe: to ensure safety a Return To Home (RTH) function has been built in 2. Home point: when turned on the GPS goes through a series oftesting to determine its location. The home pointis the location where it Hrst took off, the indicators shouldglow a slow green 3. RTH Activated: a. Remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds b. Either because ofinterference, or an obstacle, remote turned offor runs out ofbattery c. Can control altitude in this mode 4. Failsafe Lowbattery: a. Lowbattery warning, flash a slow red b. Critical low battery warning, flash a fast red 5. Manual RTH or Smart RTH: press return to home button on the remote D. Intelligent Flight Mode: FollowMe 1. When turned on the aircraft will follow at a predetermined altitude and distance 2. Take offthe aircraft in P-GPS Mode; then toggle to F-Mode when 10 meters in the air 3. Enable multiple flight modes, conftrm 4. Choose "FollowMe" mode and a notification will remind you that the aircraft will move at a ftxed distance from the pilot in FollowMe mode 5. Set home point as "MyPosition" or "Origin" 6. Ifthe GPS signal ofyour mobile device is sufficiently strong and the aircraft's altitude is above 10 meters you can conftrm the distance between the aircraft and the pilot and the aircraft's flight altitude by selecting Apply 7. Toggle flight mode switch to exit the Intelligent FlightMode

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### E. Intelligent Flight Mode: Point ofInterest 1. The aircraft 

### will circle around the Point ofInterest (POI) that you have set 2. Take offthe aircraft in P-GPS Mode; then toggle to F-Mode when 10 meters in the air 3. Enable multiple flight modes, conftrm 4. Choose "Point ofInterest" mode and a notiftcation will remind you that the aircraft will move at a ftxed distance from the pilot in Point ofInterest mode ' 5. Fly the aircraft above subject ofinterest and set that position as the Point ofInterest at an altitude ofat least 5 meters 6. Once set, a notiftcation 

### will show and the aircraft will circle the POI at a slow speed 7. You can manually adjust the circling radius, altitude and speed by moving the control sticks 8. Navigate at least 5 meters from the POI 9. Tap apply 10. You can still control the aircraft with the remote control 11. Toggle flight mode switch to exit the Intelligent FlightMode 

### F. Intelligent Flight Mode: Waypoints 1. The aircraft will fly between established positions automatically during a mission 2. Take offthe aircraft in P-GPS Mode; then toggle to F-Mode when 10 meters in the air 3. Enable multiple flight modes, conftrm 4. Choose "Waypoints" mode and a notiftcation 

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### will move at a ftxed distance from the pilotin Point ofInterest mode 5. Select an existing route ornewmission 6. Fly to position 1 and select C1 then continue on until all waypoints are established then tap done 7. Flight mission complete, you can either select return to home or hover (RTH is usually recommended) 

### G. Intelligent Flight Mode: Course Lock & 

### Home Lock 1. In course lock mode the current heading ofyou aircraft will be used to lock navigation 2. Take offthe aircraft in P-GPS Mode; then toggle to F-Mode when 10 meters in the air 3. Enable multiple flight modes, conftrm 4. In notiftcation adjust the heading ofyour aircraft and apply Course Lock, the forward motion will be reset until you exit Course Lock mode, tap apply 5. Toggle flight mode switch to exit the Intelligent Flight Mode 6. In Home Lock mode the aircraft can easily bynavigated back to the Home Pointbypulling the right control stick backwards, no matter the location and orientation ofthe aircraft 7. Take offthe aircraft in P-GPS Mode; then toggle to F-Mode atleast 5 meters away from the home point 8. Enable multiple flight modes, conftrm 9. Select Home Lock and apply settings 10. Ifyou move the right control stick to the left or right, the aircraft will circle around the home point 11. Toggle flight mode switch to exit the Intelligent Flight Mode



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# EngineeringConsultants------------------------------------ Preventative Maintenance Program Phantom 3 Advanced
ASM Engineering Consultants LLC (AS:M) has developed a preventative maintenance program to ensure the safety of the Pilot in Command (PIC) and Visual Observer (VO) as well as the general public. The preventative maintenance checklist is outlined below and the maintenance log follows this outline and is to be completed bythe company's PIC. BEFORE & AFTEREVERY FLIGHT • Check condition ofprops o Run finger along leading and trailing edges o Flex both blades to check for hairline cracks • Check that motor shafts have no free play o Missing E-clip o Loose bell housing screw o Bad bearings • Check that motors move freely when spun byhand • Check condition ofbattery spade connectors and data pins o Level o Free movement o Clean • Check that camera mounts are secure o Any other attachments • When powered up and idling confirm no unusual noise orvibration from motors. EVERYWEEK orEVERY 10 FLIGHTS, WHICHEVER COMES SOONER

• Visual inspection ofshell and otherplastic components for cracking/damage o Landing skids ' o Camera mountingplates etc. • Check tightness ofmotor retaining screws and shell retaining screws (both 2.0 mm hex) • Clean data spring pins and battery contact pads with alcohol, orproprietary electrical contact cleaner and swab o Cycle springpins several times to check for spring weakness and full unimpeded travel EVERYMONTH orEVERY40 FLIGHTS, WHICHEVER COMES SOONER

• Remove upper shell and check state ofall wiring

- o Plugs fully seated o Condition ofall solderjoints o Condition ofvisible circuit boards and wiring runs o Internals generally clean o No debris orloose items. • Remove motors and check security ofE-clips, condition ofbearings and general visual inspection. • Remove rubber cover from Vision Camera Servol mountingpoint and check tightness ofthe small cross-head screw.

## Phantom 3 Advanced Maintenance Checklist

Before 

## & After Every Flight Date: Notes Action Check condition of props (run finger along leading and trailing edges, flex both blades to check for hairline cracks) Check motor shafts have no free play (missing E-clip? Loose bell housing screw? Bad bearings?) Check motors move freely when spun by hand

Check condition of battery spade connectors and data pins (level, free movement, clean) Check camera mounts are secure (and any other attachments)

When powered up and idling confirm no unusual noise or vibration from motors.

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## Phantom 3 Advanced Maintenance Checklist
EVERY WEEK or 

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### Visual inspection of shell and I 

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### Check tightness of motor retaining screws and shell retaining screws (both 2.0mm hex) Clean data spring pins and battery contact pads with alcohol, or proprietary electrical contact cleaner and swab; and cycle spring pins several times to check for spring weakness and full unimpeded travel

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## Phantom 3 Advanced Maintenance Checklist
EVERY MONTH or 

### EVERY 40 FLIGHTS, WHICHEVER COMES SOONER Date: 

### Notes Action Remove upper shell and check state of all wiring- plugs fully seated, condition ofall solder joints, condition ofvisible circuit boards and wiring runs, internals generally clean and no debris/loose items Remove motors and check security of E-clips, condition of bearings and general visual inspection. Remove rubber cover from Vision camera Servol mounting point and check tightness ofthe small crosshead screw.

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