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December 29, 2015 

US Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence Ave SW 

Washington DC 20591 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

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Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and CFR Part 11, ASM 

Engineering Consultants, LLC, owner and operator of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") requests to be exempted from 

Federal Aviation 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 of an exemption to the following specific sections of the 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 of capacities, but mainly focusing on 

Rail Design and Grain Storage and Distribution Facilities. Many of ASM's clients request work that requires ASM employees to 

climb to roof tops, towers, grain bins, and miscellaneous tall structures to inspect the condition of the structure across the Central 

Plains to the Midwest. The use of the sUAS would provide our clients a more complete field report based on the in-flight video 

and still shots the sUAS provides of the varied structures; which in tum is beneficial for the publics' interest. Specifically, use of 

the Phantom 3 UAS provides the following advantages to our staff and 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 of the sUAS especially in Grain Facilities allows attainable still photography and videography of specific 

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 of the structure enhancing the design process. 

• Quality: The Phantom 3 UAS on board camera can take 2. 7K HD video or still photography, which will allow our 

engineers to have a clear higher quality 3D imagery picture or video of the structural condition and damage. 

ASM will have written consent from our clients on file to use the picture and video capturing capabilities of the Phantom 3. 
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US Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

December 29,2015 

UAS CHARACTERISTICS 

F ARs Exemption Request - Section 333 

Unmanned Aircraft System 

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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 of 4 inch vertical and five feet horizontal in the GPS mode. Some of the main 

characteristics of the 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 if further 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 off or return home, if the battery is running low, the 

intelligent battery system will automatically return the Phantom 3 to the takeoff point 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 CFR Part 4 7, Aircrqft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 CFR Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking. 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 of Authorization (COA) is requested for specific 

flights above 200 feet. 

2. The aircraft will remain within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) of both PIC and VO at all times. 

3. Flight team will communicate by voice and the use of two-way radios if the area is too large to hear voice from all 

team members. 

4. Flights will occur only with client written authorization for use of the Phantom 3 on their property to reduce the 

chance of violating 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 of the flight area and make certain of the safety of all persons in the area. 

9. When flying over or near water 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 but not 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 of the following: an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. 

• Holds one of the 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 of their initial training (transmitted under separate cover). 
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US Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

December 29,2015 

CONCLUSION 

F ARs Exemption Request - Section 333 

Unmanned Aircraft System 

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Approval of an Exemption under FAA Section 333 will allow commercial operations of a small UAS in the service of Site 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 of tall structures, and the ability to see exterior defects otherwise undetected. It is to the benefit of the 

public by inspecting buildings or non-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 User Manual 

Phantom 3 Advanced Maintenance Log 

Phantom 3 Advanced Training Program 
Appendix A 

ASM Engineering Consultants LLC (AS:M), seeks an exemption from the following Title 14 Code of federal 

Regulations (CFR) sections that are applicable to this petition and any additional 14 CFR sections: 

§45.23 Display of marks; general. 

(b) When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N'-' and the registration number is displayed on 

limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the 

operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters 

not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," 

"experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. 

This is not applicable to ASM since sUAS does not have a cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, ASM will sati.ifj this f?y 

maintaining such registrations at ASM operations center. 

§61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. 

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no person who holds a private pilot 

certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for 

compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an 

aircraft. 

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an 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 that a PIC holding a private, recreational or sport pilot certificate, and either an airman medical certificate 

or a valid U.S. driver's license issued f?y a state is appropriate for proposed operations. 

§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 of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in 

condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, 

electrical, or structural conditions occur. 

ASM maintains its sUAS airworthiness through compliance with the inspection and maintenance procedures for the 

Phantom 3 Advanced using the user manual as well as the ASM Preventative Maintenance Program. The PIC will have 

st1ficient means to determine whether the airmift is in a condition for a scife flight. 

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

(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 of this chapter, unless 

there is available in the aircraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved 

manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. 

As there are no pilots or passengers aboard the aircrtift as well as the size rf the sUAS this regulation is inapplicable. An 

equivalent level rf safety will be achieved f?y maintaining such documentation at ASM operations 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 not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel 

requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed, and any known traffic delays 

of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC; 

(b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing 

distance information: 

(1) For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff 

and landing distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data contained therein; and 

(2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, other reliable 

information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under expected values of 

airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature. 

ASM proposes that the PIC follow the priflight checklist that is outlined in the Training Program and Outline document 

as well as follow the Preventative Maintenance Program priflight checklist to be documented for each flight. All 

documentation will be on file at ASM operations center. We believe this is appropriate for use if a sUAS. 

§91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. 

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight 

instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. However, instrument flight instruction 

may be given in an airplane that is equipped with a single, functioning throwover control wheel that 

controls the elevator and ailerons, in place of fixed, 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 control wheel that controls the elevator and 

ailerons, in place of fixed, dual controls may be used for flight instruction to conduct a flight review 

required by §61.56 of this 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 of the airplane, meets the 

requirements of §61.195(b ), and has logged at least 25 hours of pilot-in-command flight time in the make 

and model of airplane; 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 of the aircraft, or a competent observer 

in the aircraft adequately supplements the vision of the safety pilot; and 

(3) Except in the case of lighter-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 control wheel, in place of fixed, dual controls of the 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 pilot in command 

of the aircraft. 

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following 

altitudes: 

(a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to 

persons or property on the surface. 
(b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town,. or settlement, or over any open air 

assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 

2,000 feet of the aircraft. 

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 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. 

(d) Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control aircraft. If the operation is conducted 

without hazard to persons or property on the surface-

(1) A helicopter may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this 

section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically 

prescribed for helicopters by the FAA; and 

(2) A powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft may be operated at less than the minimums 

prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section. 

This is not applicable to ASM since our flight operations will be limited to the sUAS. To satigy this CPR ASM has 

developed a Training Program and Outline for all PICs to complete bifore ASM will allow them to operate the sUAS. As 

of March 23, 2015 the FAA has stated it will automaticallY grant a "blanket" COA for flights at or under 200 feet 

Above Ground Level (A.GL) to a'!)' sUASs operator with a Section 333exemption. 

§91.121 Altimeter settings. 

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

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

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

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles 

of the aircraft; 

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

reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or 

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

s h . own 1n th e o f, 11 owmg . bl 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 of the minimum altitude in feet and add the appropriate number 

0 f f, eet spec11e 'fi db e 1 ow, accor eli ngto th e current reporte d a 1. tlmeter settlng: . 

Current altimeter setting ~djustment factor 

29.92 (or higher) None 
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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 

ASM will onfy operate its sUAS at or. below 200 feet AGL and in some circumstances, closer than 500 feet to persons, 

vessels, vehicles and structures. · 

Toprovide tin equivalent measure if stife#y we will ONLY f!y over private proper!J with written permission from the client. 

'Flight planning will include transmission ij the flight path to the client and when warranted, measures to eliminate risk to 

proper!J and personnel in or near the flight boundaries. Compared to flight operations if c;nventional and traditional 

aircr,qft or rotorcrtift, weighingfar more (50 pounds or more) than our sUAS if approximatefy 2.8 pounds, operating our 

sUAS is a jar smaller risk to the public. 

§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 of intended landing and, assuming 

normal cruising speed-

(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or 

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. 

(b)· No person may begin a. flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and 

forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming 

normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes. 

ASMpmposes to .limit Iota/duration ifjlight to 23 minutes (per D]I user manual language if maximum operating time), 

per battery and ASM will maintain a total if 3 batteries. ASM will operate flights during dqylight hours in Visual 

Meteorological Conditions (VM C)i. under Visual Flight fut!es (VFR), with a fit!! battery charge for all batteries. This 

will sati.ifj .the reserve enet;gy requirement ifthis paragraph. Also the Phantom 3 has a failstife mode that if the battery is 

low, it will automaticalfy 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) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. Each U.S. airworthiness certificate used to 

. comply With this. subparagraph (except a special flight permit, a copy of the applicable operations 

specifications issued under §21.197( c) of this chapter, appropriate sections of the air carrier manual 

required by parts 121 and.135 of this chapter containing that portion of the operations specifications 

issued under §21.197(c), or.an authorization under §91.611) must have on it the registration number 

• . 1 assigned to the aircraft under part 4 7 of this chapter. However, the airworthiness certificate need not 

· have on it an assigned special identification number before 10 days after that number is first affixed to 

. the aircraft. A revised airworthiness certificate having on it 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 of the Aircraft registration Application as provided for in §47.31(c), or a 

·· registration certification issued under the laws of a foreign country. 
(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of 

this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit 

entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. 

The size) weight and difined area if operations for ASM sUASs flights permitS exemption from ainvorthiness certificate 

requiremenlj because the proposed flights meet an equivalent level if stifety pursuant to Section 3 3 3 if the Reform Act. ThJ 

FAA is authorized to exempt aircrqft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act 4 9 USC 44 70(/) : 

and Section 333 or the Reform Act. Both pieces if legislation permit the FAA_to exempt sUASsfrom aircrqft 

certifications in consideration rfweighlj size1 speet4 maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense 

populations. ASM meets or exceeds each if these elements. The equivalentlevel'!fstifety will be achieved I?J maintaining 

documentation if such certifications and registrations) on file at ASM operations, cmfer. . .. 

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)] . ·· · · ·.·· · · · '· · .· · ·. ' 

Subpart E essentially states.that,the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the'aircraft in an 

airworthy condition. · 

ASMproposes that the PICpetjorm maintenance and inspection if the sUA5' and be authorized to approve the sUAS for 

return to service. 

As provided in the attached ASM Preventative Maintenance Program, thf: PiC #Jiilens,P.e that the, ;i~crqft is in an 

airwortl?J condition prioi.to flight and conduct detailed inspections every 10 hour.Jq/'fligbttime. Maintenance petjormed f?y 

the PIC is limited to repairing smallcracks1 replacing a propelletj and updatzngJo/fwate and firmware.'· All other 

maintenance will be petjormed I?J the mantifacturer. The PIC will documeftt work petjormed in accordance with §91.417. 

ASM believes that due to the size1 construction1 and simplicity if the aircrqfij·thefiCcakensure an equivalent level if scifefY. . . . . . . . . . .. 

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Phantom 3 Advanced small Unmanned Aircraft System 

Training Program & 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 that is provided on their website (listed 

above). ASM will require any operator of the 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 pressing power button once, charged amount will display 

b. Remote battery - check by pressing power button once, charged amount will display 

3. Preparing to Fly 

a. Remove gimbal clamp 

b. Check electronics: 

1) Hook up 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 pushing the power button once then again while holding until 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 off aircraft 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. How to Fly 

1. Safety: Always be aware of your surroundings and know your local laws before flying 

2. Rules 

a. Maintain control at all times 

b. Maintain line of sight at all times 

c. Monitor altitude, fly at altitudes of 200 feet or less 

3. Turn on remote, mobile device, and aircraft (to turn on remote and aircraft push power button 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 roll 
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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 pointing downward and rotate 360 degrees in a 

counter clockwise direction. The LED will flash a quick green, if it 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 or right to rotate the aircraft. 

2) To move forward or backwards use the right control stick by either pushing forward or 

backward 

3) To move left or right use the right control stick by either pushing left or right 

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 of testing to determine its location. The 

home point is the location where it Hrst took off, the indicators should glow a slow green 

3. RTH Activated: 

a. Remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds 

b. Either because of interference, or an obstacle, remote turned off or runs out of battery 

c. Can control altitude in this mode 

4. Failsafe Low battery: 

a. Low battery 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: Follow Me 

1. When turned on the aircraft will follow at a predetermined altitude and distance 

2. Take off the aircraft in P-GPS Mode; then toggle to F-Mode when 10 meters in the air 

3. Enable multiple flight modes, conftrm 

4. Choose "Follow Me" mode and a notification will remind you that the aircraft will move at a ftxed 

distance from the pilot in Follow Me mode 

5. Set home point as "My Position" or "Origin" 

6. If the GPS signal of your 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 Flight Mode 

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E. Intelligent Flight Mode: Point of Interest 

1. The aircraft will circle around the Point of Interest (POI) that you have set 

2. Take off the 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 of Interest" mode and a notiftcation will remind you that the aircraft will move at a ftxed 

distance from the pilot in Point of Interest mode ' 

5. Fly the aircraft above subject of interest and set that position as the Point of Interest at an altitude of at 

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 Flight Mode 

F. Intelligent Flight Mode: Waypoints 

1. The aircraft will fly between established positions automatically during a mission 

2. Take off the 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 will remind you that the aircraft will move at a ftxed 

distance from the pilot in Point of Interest mode 

5. Select an existing route or new mission 

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 of you aircraft will be used to lock navigation 

2. Take off the 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 of your 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 by navigated back to the Home Point by pulling the right 

control stick backwards, no matter the location and orientation of the aircraft 

7. Take off the aircraft in P-GPS Mode; then toggle to F-Mode at least 5 meters away from the home point 

8. Enable multiple flight modes, conftrm 

9. Select Home Lock and apply settings 

10. If you 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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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 by the company's PIC. 

BEFORE & AFTER EVERY FLIGHT 

• Check condition of props 

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 by hand 

• Check condition of battery 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 or vibration from motors. 

EVERY WEEK or EVERY 10 FLIGHTS, WHICHEVER COMES SOONER 

• Visual inspection of shell and other plastic components for cracking/ damage 

o Landing skids ' 

o Camera mounting plates etc. 

• Check tightness of motor retaining screws and shell retaining screws (both 2.0 mm hex) 

• Clean data spring pins and battery contact pads with alcohol, or proprietary electrical contact cleaner and swab 

o Cycle spring pins several times to check for spring weakness and full unimpeded travel 

EVERY MONTH or EVERY 40 FLIGHTS, WHICHEVER COMES SOONER 

• Remove upper shell and check state of all wiring -

o Plugs fully seated 

o Condition of all solder joints 

o Condition of visible circuit boards and wiring runs 

o Internals generally clean 

o No debris or 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 of the 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 EVERY 10 FLIGHTS, WHICHEVER COMES SOONER Date: I 

Notes Action ! 

Visual inspection of shell and I 

other plastic components for I 

I cracking/damage (landing I 

skids, camera mounting 

plates, etc.) i 

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 - -- -· -- --· -- --- ---· - -· ---- -·------- -· ----------------
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 of all solder 

joints, condition of visible 

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 of the small crosshead screw. -- - --- - --- ----· ------------

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