# Barbara M. Weinkle, d/b/a TransCarolina Marketing/tcmphotos P.O. Box 18053 Asheville, NC 28814 June 15, 2015

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# Re: Exemption request under Section 333 ofthe Federal Aviation Administration Reform Act of 2012. Specifically, I request exemption from 14 

# CFR Part 21; 45.23(b); 61.113 (a) and (b); 91.7 (a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) & (b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(l); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)

To Whom it may concern: I am petitioning for an exemption in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and procedures contained in 14 Code ofFederal Regulations (CPR) 11 

# to request that I, an owner and operator ofa small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (PARS) listed herein so that I may operate a small, ultralight unmanned aircraft system (UAS) commercially in the National Airspace System (NAS). Given the nature ofmy operations and exemptions granted to others, it would seem that my request may qualify for a "summary grant."

For the past 37 years I have been providing real estate photography for the regional real estate companies and local government agencies to better exhibit and promote this mountainous region ofNorth Carolina. I am a licensed driver in North Carolina with a sterling driving record. My husband is a licensed commercial pilot, and former Naval Aviator with more than 6000 hours fixed and rotary wing flight time. He has served as a squadron ChiefSafety Officer; helicopter flight instructor; chiefsafety officer, and Director ofOperations for a FAR Part 135 helicopter
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# chartercompany. He will serve as my supervisor. I have purchased a DJI Phantom 2 ultralight UAS equipped with a GoPro Hero 3+ camera for aerial photography/videography/cinematography for commercial and private real estate sales and development, scientific and other lawful purposes inthe mountains andpiedmont ofwestern North Carolina and upper South Carolina. I planto operate myUAS at orbelow 200' AGL, within line-of-sight, under VFR conditions, and in a manner notto hazard other aircraft or people orproperty. 

# Under direct supervision of myhusband, I or other persons with a current driver's license orpilot's license will fly the UAS using soundjudgement andconcernfor safety. Myrequest falls underthe Secretary ofTransportation's authority granted in Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization andReform Act of2012. By granting my petitionto operate my UAS for commercial purposes I will contribute to responsible development in environmentally sensitive western North Carolina and upper SouthCarolina; provide technical and scientific data onthe region; and provide more meaningful anduseful real estate listings inthe region at affordable pnces.
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# Contact information: BarbaraM. Weinkle, d/b/a TransCarolinaMarketing/tcmphotos P.O. 18053 Asheville, NC 28814 Office: 828-253-9755 Mobile: 828-231-2354 Email: tcmphotos@charter.net II. 

# Extent and rationale for relief: This application is submitted inaccordance withthe FAAModernizationandRefonnAct of 2012 (PL 112-95) 

# §§ 331-334 seeking relieffrom applicable FAR's that would prevent me from operating a UAS for commercial, cinematic/videographic, and scientific/technical purposes within the NAS. In

# addition, I live inmountainous terrain, and every year people become lost or fall over precipices or waterfalls. MyUAS would be invaluable to rescue personnel allowing them to search impassable orhazardous areas. Section 332 provides for integration ofcivil unmanned aircraft systems since it isinthe public's interestto do so. MyUAS meetsthe definition of"small unmanned aircraft" as defined in Section 331. I wish to operate myUAS priorto promulgation ofthe rules governing such aircraft. Those operations would help provide data for future operations ofall such systems. My UAS is a Phantom 2 quadracoptermanufacturedbyDJI which weighs 1

# kg., including battery. Maximum take-offweight is 1.3 kg. The aircraft maximum speed is 15 meters/sec. Climb/descent velocities are 6m/s and 2m/s, respectively. Additional specifications are found in Enclosure (2).

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# My flight supervisor's 6000+ hours ofaccident-free flight time reflect an overriding concernfor flight safety. That also reflects a respect for other airtraffic andthe general public and it is not my intentionto hazard either with my UAS operations. Further, when operated responsibly, the characteristics and capabilities ofmy UAS preclude many operational hazards inherent inother aircraft operations. 

# Ithas very limitedrange, airspeed, and altitude capabilities. The UAS is protectedby a failsafe system whichwill returnthe aircraftto the point oftakeoffinthe event of failed communicationwith the controller. 

# Itcarries no volatile fuel and is emission free.



# III. Benefit to the public: Passage ofthe FAA Modernization andReform Act signaled Congress's beliefthat it is inthe public's interest to integrate UAS's into the NAS. That interest is abundantly clear in western North Carolina. WesternNorth Carolina's environment invites development, but its mountainous terrainmakes it difficult to screenland for potential, responsible, safe development. Much ofthe area is subject to sometime fatal landslides, and often, unstable slopes are detectable only from the air. A UAS provides potential real estate clients with airborne assessments of properties inexpensively, and enables detection ofpotential development issues and hazards inherentto steepterrain. The region, withits national forests and wilderness areas and waterfalls is also attractive to hikers and campers. However, every yearthere are several incidents oflost hikers orpeople being swept over waterfalls resulting in expensive, and sometimes hazardous, search andrescue efforts. Often, a UAS would complement other aerial and ground search assetsby extending searches into limited, but otherwisehazardous orinaccessible cliffs, caves, grottoes, or ravines.

IV. 

# A summary for the Federal Register:



# A 14 CFR. 21 and 14 CFR91: Airworthiness certificates, etc. 1. 14 CFR 21, SubpartH (Airworthiness Certificates) sets forth a requirement for obtaining airworthiness certificates as prescribedby FAR §91.202(a) 1. The size, weight, and operational area ofmyUAS permits exemption from Part 21, because my UAS meets and exceeds the level ofsafety dictatedby Section 3 3 3 ofthe Reform Act. The FAA is authorizedto exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement underboththe Act (49 USC §44701 

# (f), and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. Both pieces oflegislation allowUAS exemptions from the airworthiness certificationbased on weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximityto areas such as airports and densely populated areas. 2. 14 CFR §91.7 (a) prohibits the operation ofan aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. Airworthiness certification is not applicable as contemplatedbythe FARs. 3. 14 CFR §91.9 (b) 2 requires an aircraft flight manual in every aircraft. This regulation does not apply since my aircraft is unmannedby definition. 

# An equivalent level ofsafety canbe achievedbythe remote pilot following the procedures laid down inthe flight manual. The FAA has already issued many exemptions to this requirement.

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# 4. 14 CFR §91.121 does not apply since myUAS uses GPS for position fixing and altitude sensing. 14 CFR §91.203 (a) and (b) do not apply since this is a UAS.

B. 

# 14 CFR §45.23: Aircraft marking 

# 1. Regulations require certain markings. However, my UAS has no cockpit, crew station, or cabin. Further, there is no surface large enough to place two inch lettering. However, I will markthe UAS registration number withthe largest numerals possible at the intersection ofthe pylons or on the pylons as required by CFR §45.29 (f). In addition, common sense dictates that I label it with ownership identification. The FAA has set a precedent by granting exemptions to these requirements.

C. 

# 14 CFR §61.113: Privatepilot restrictions and pilot in command (PIC) 1. Private pilots are restricted to non-commercial operations. I can achieve an equivalent level of safety required by current regulations since my UAS carries no crew or passengers. Remote controlled aircraft the nature of my UAS do not require the same skill as those required ofeither a commercial or private pilot. For a UAS, the primary safety requirement is avoidance ofother aircraft, structures or people. The skills required ofa remote pilot ofa small UAS easily meet those requirements or exceed them. Finally, my supervisor holds both private and commercial licenses for both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

D. 

# 14 CFR91.119: Minimum safe altitudes 1. My UAS will not operate above 200 feet AGL, safelybelowthe standard 400 foot ceiling. I intend to operate my UAS away from air traffic and in a manner notto threaten people. The size, weight, maneuverability, and speed ofmy UAS allow me to meet or exceedthe safety level prescribedbythe FAR's.

E. 

# 14 CFR §91.405(a), 407(a) 1, 409 (a)2, 417 (a)

# & (b): Maintenanceinspections 1. The regulations listed above require regular, periodic inspections, and require discrepancies repaired. However, those regulations apply only to certificated aircraft, and will not applyto myUAS. However, both safety and financial considerations require inspections ofthe UAS before and after each flight.

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# I, BarbaraM. Weinkle seek an exemption from the regulations listed and discussed above in orderto operate a UAS for commercial purposes as described herein. Those operations canbe conducted in a mannerthat meets or exceeds those imposedbythe FARs and will provide a public benefit. Respectfully submitted,

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## CONTENT........................................................................................................................ 2 IN THE BOX ..................................................................................................................... 4 lEGEND .......................................................................................................................... 4 1. PHANTOM 2 AiRCRAfT ............................................................................................... 5 

## 1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS•••.••.•••••.•••.•••••.••••.•••.•••.•..•...•••••••.•••.•.•••.•.••

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## 1.2 CoNNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS•••••.•••••.•.••••••••.••••••••••.•••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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## 6 Connections with OtherDJI Products

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## .7 1.3 lED FUGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION

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## 11 1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 

## 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS

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## 12 2 PROPEllERS...............................................................................................................13



## 2.1 AsSEMBLY

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## 13 2.2 DISASSEMBLY

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## 13 2.3 NOTES

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## 13 3 REMOTE CONTROllER ...............................................................................................14



## 3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

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## 14 3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER lED INDICATOR STATUS

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3.2.1 Remote Controffer Power LED IndicatorStatus

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## 15 3.2.2 Remote Controller BatteryLevel IndicatorStatus

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## 3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION

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## 16 3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION

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## 16 3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 

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## 18 41NTElliGENT BATTERY ...............................................................................................19



## 4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES

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## 19 4.2 INSTALL THE BATTERY

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## 20 4.3 BATTERY USAGE

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## 20 4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY lEVEL INDICATOR

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## 21 4.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES

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## 22 5 CAliBRATING THE COMPASS......................................................................................23

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## 5.1 CAUBRATIOIII WARNINGS••••..•.•.•.••.•••..•.••...••••••••.•••.•••••.•.•••••.•••...••••••••••••••••••••••.••••.•......•.23 5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES

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## 6 FLIGHT

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6.1 flYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

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........................................................................................................ 25 6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION

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## 7 ASSiSTANT INSTAllATION AND CONfiGURATION

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7.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 AsSISTANT

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....................................................................32 7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2

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## 8 APPENDtX

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8.1 SPECIFICATIONS

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### 1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll {left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver. The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modules together. The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode. This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more information. 

### 1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal , iOSD mini , iOSD Mark II. Below are connectionsfor these products and wireless video transmission module.**~----------1**

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### lmp~nt Notes of Using with Other DJI Products ( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage (11.1V-12.6V) and a maximum current 2A. ( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an

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use other L.40Hz dev1ces t_mcludmg L.4\.:J VV J-r-t or L.40 Wireless Vtdeo transmtsston modulej except the 2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink. ( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the compass during installation and connection to avoid interference. ( 5) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 while for Version 1, a H3-3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gimbal.

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## 2 Propellers PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary.**~-----------r-------------.--~- ------~**  1 Propellers 1 Grey Nut (9450) 

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1. ( Figure2-1 ) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you 've read them. 2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the fastening instructions.

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1. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. 6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.
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# ----------1 I j Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you I 

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### !

## L~--.----·--·~,

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## re~~;oller;_ ___. ___

## ,~~.·----~·~-·~-j The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight.



### 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level IndicatorStatus The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is
a description of the indicators. 

# Ill , The LED is solid on • , The LED will blink regularly

, The LED is light off

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

Figure 3-3 

## 3.4 Remote Controller Operation

The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration. 

### Definitions The 

### 'stickneutral' positions and 

### 'stickreleased' mean the control sticks ofthe remote controller are placed at the centraIposition. To 

### 'movethe stick' means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. 

### Slide Lever is used for the pitch control ofthe H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal.

# ~c::;;_1=-~::::o:~-Th=O-;d-;::~=~o~ I i

# :~~:~:::i::kd~:~na::h::i:~;::::i~::~scend. I ' 

# fU, The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its !,' altitude ifthe sticks are centered.
1 Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) 

# I Iposition to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we 

# Isuggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

# I i 1 1 prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

# i 

# [_ j_

________________

# ._l elevation changes.
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## _j

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## II i 

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## I 

# --·-----------------**--·r:r~-;;~: sti~-~~0-~;r~ls** **;~~-~~rcr~~~-~-~~-~~~:---** --**------~** 

# IPush the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter 

# I

clock-wise. 

# I I

. 

# I Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

# I 

# Iclock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will 

# ! i remain facing the same direction. 

# l The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of 

# I (. ! the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center

# 1---~--------+- 

# --· I I ------------f,esults

## i~~_!?_:;ter aircr<:_ft

## r~tation velo=!ty.
_______ 

# J**~~.** TPhueshpittchhe stick controls the aircraft's front & back tilt.

# ~~-­ : stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly
. 

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### HI~ 

## i I "'"jjll"

# i Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly ,. 

# • I backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight ifthe 

# Istick is centered.

# ~~~-
1 , Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center

will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35") and faster f!ight velocity. ---------! The roll stick controls the aircraft's left & righttilt. Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left.**==~~~~~~~~** Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered.

Position-1 Position-2 Pushing the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35") and faster flight velocity.
51 is for compass calibration. Toggle the 51 switch from
. 

### 1 position-1 to position-3 and back to position-1 at least 5 times, which will force the aircraftto enterinto , 1 compass calibration mode. 

### i Position-3 

# IUsers can configure position 3(bottom position) of the 

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# I52 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent 

# I

Course Lock Home ' Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the 

# I Assistant when in Naza-M mode. Only use the IOC 'I function after you are familiar with flying. 

### l



# ______ __j

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.171The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbaL The position of left dial determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal leveL Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch up. Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch down. The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is

( 1 ) For 'Readyto Fly' the aircraft will hoverwhen all sticks are released. ( 2 ) For 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released. 

### 3.5 linking the Remote Controller & 

### Built-in Receiver PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated in the Figure 3-4. The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this procedure. Ifyou ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required.

Figure3-4 

### Linking procedures

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2. 2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m-1m away from the aircraft. 3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver has been successfully established. I 

### Link Indicator StatUfl The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around, please turn on the remote controller. 

# •••••• The receiver is readyfor linking

. 

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## 41ntelligent Battery The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of ll.lV and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger.

Intelligent Battery Charger 

### DJIIntelligent Battery

### Functions ( 1 ) Balance Charging ( 2) Capacity Display 

### ( 3) Communicating
( 4) Overcharging Protection ( 5) Over Discharging Protection 

### ( 6) Short Circuit Protection
( 7 ) Sleep Protection
( 8 ) Charging Temperature 

## i L Detection Automatically balancethe voltage of each battery cell during charging. Display the current battery level. The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent overcharging damage. Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent over discharging damage. Automatically cuts offthe power supplywhen a short circuit is detected. The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. The static current is lOnA in sleep mode when the battery is powered on without connecting toother devices. The battery will charge only when its temperature is within O"C-55"C.Ifthe batterytemperature is outofthis range, the battery will stop charging. ( 1 ) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. Users takefull responsibility for all operations and usage. ( 2 ) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibilityfor operation of any charger from a third party. 

### 4.1 Charging Procedures

1. Connectthe chargerto a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 2. Connectthe batteryto the charger.lfthe current capacity ofthe battery is over 75%, you should power on the batteryto begin charging. 3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery

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# . level indicator description for details. 4. The batteryis fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger and battery when the charging is completed. 

# ,G

Wall Socket



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

### a 'click' sound.

Figure 4-1 An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable batteryinformation. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 

### 4.3 Battery Usage

LEDl

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# ...._ . y LED4 

# ··'"\······I I 8I @ 

# ·1 Battery Power Button

## \___,_~ (Built·in Battery Power Indicator) LED3 

### LED2
Battery Level Indicator

Figure-4-2 

### (I) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will indicate the current battery level. Refer to <Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. 

### (2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

### (3} Powering 

### off: Whenthebatteryis powered on; pressthe batterypowerbutton once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn offthe intelligent battery. ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.20 

## I

### ·(4)

### C~ng 

### the battery 

### life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. 

# El, More battery information is available in the battery tab ofthe PHANTOM 2 Assistant. 

### 4.4 Description ofthe Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as well as battery life. The following is a description ofthe indicators

.

• :The LED is solid on • :The LED will blink regularly

:The LED is light off

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## I

### 4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 1. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on. 2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between O"C to 40°C, and be discharged in an environment that is between -20°C to 50°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 3. It's recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling procedurewill ensure the battery is working atits optimal level. 4. For long term storage please placethe battery with only a 40-50%capacity in a strong battery box securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every

### 3 months to keep it in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%-50%)--0%-100%-(40%-50%). 5. It's suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. Please completelydischarge a batteryprior to disposal. 6. It's suggested that you purchase a new battery ifthe current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 7. Never try to recharge or fly with a batterythat is swollen or damaged in any way. 8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always chargethe battery on a non·flammable surface such as concrete and never near any flammable materials. 9. Safetyis extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER.

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## I_J ' 

## 5 Ca1ibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures priorto the 

### first flight. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration ofthe compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level. 

### 5.1 Calibration Warnin s ( 1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement underground. 

# 0 ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. ( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 

### 5.2 Calibration Procedures Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details.

Start cali Quickly flip the switch Sl

Position-1

# ~~:) ,;·:::..'"", Position-3 ,,,

### ~**Position-1-~Position-3->Position-1** Flip no less than 5 times

LED Flight Indicator

Start horizontal calibratic
..



### 5.3 When Recalibration is required 360°Rotate the aircraft horizontally I

# q~ I I 

# -fl1

LED Flight Indicator

Start vertical calibration

# Position-]{~)**Position-3~** 

# --- Position-l....Position-3....Position-l Flip once 360°Rotatethe aircraft vertically (Nose downward)

LED Flight Indicator
Normal LED 

# •••

Succeed Fnil

Re-calibrate



### ( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

### ( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

### ( 3 ) The mechanical structure ofthe aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position ofthe compass. 

### ( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines.
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## 6 Flight 6.1 Fl in Environment Re uirements 

### ( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to practiceflying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). ( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. ( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass. ( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. ( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base stations or cell towers around). 

### ( 6 ) The flight control system will notwork properly atthe South Pole or North Pole. 

### ( 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations. 

### 6.2 Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to stop the motors.



## A B 

# c D Figure 6-1 

### 6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures

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

### ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.241place and the aircraft will descend steadily. 7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to middle position after the motors have stopped.

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. ( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. ( 2 } A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery CapacityWarning Function> for details. ( 3 ) Watch the quick start video aboutflight for more flight information. ( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. ( 5 } When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 propeller guards atthis weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 

### 6.4 Failsafe Function The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following situations would makethe aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: ( 1 ) The remote controller is powered off. ( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the 51 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). ( 3 } The aircraft has flown out ofthe effective communication range ofthe remote controller. ( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel. ( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.

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

### Ready 

### to Fly (non-GPS) 

### --Automatic landing

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note thatthe aircraft may be drifting during the descent and landing process. 

### Ready 

### to Fly- 

### Automatic go home and land

The flight control system will automatically control the aircraftto fly back to the home point and land.
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## IWhen the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being able to fly back to home point successfully in casethe Failsafe mode is initiated. Go Home Procedures 

# 1Record Home Point.

LE.D FlightIndkatnr 

# 4 Signal lost lasts 3s, begin to go home.

# ~

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# 5 Ry backto home point.**,--------------~ ~.** 

### ___ _ l Height over home point>20m**.:~· ~-------------,** **,** 

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## 6 Landing afterhoveringl5s.

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( 1 ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft will descend automatically. ( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if the remote controller signal is recovered. In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" status
as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will resetthe current aircraft position
as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks
on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: ( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is recorded last time. ( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the distance will be displayed as 

# .J4 if using iOSD module. Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure

# l~~

# -,----**.~~--~-~[~:~ ~,** 

# .._- ! lWhenthe S1 switch is switched to Position-1, 

# + I

. I 

### I How to regain !togglethe S1 switch to any other position once to 

## j Regain control as soon as signal is 

# I control ;regain control. If remote controller's signal is 1 recovered. [___
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## I

### 6.5 Low Battery CapacityWarning Function The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears,
users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has less than 15% power. ( 1 ) When battery powerdropsbelow 

### 30o/o and LED indicator

### wiH biink red slowly. ( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. ( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. ( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. ( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may cause a communication failure.


### 6.6 Flight Limits Function All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height, distance limits.
1n Heady to 1-ly status,**h~1ght.** dJstance iltnJts works together to restnct rne ritght. in Keady to riy**\non-l.:ii..;~j** status, only height limit works and theflying height restricted to be not over 120m. (1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules, make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the PHANTOM2. (2) Users in Mainland China can refer to**~fflJiit~:f!it~ffl!Di!.** 

### Max Height & Radius limits The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder.

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## tFigure 6-3 ··The height of aircraft when it is powered on Figure6-4**r~--·-.....,.,__.':"-~~--;----,------·---~,.....~·--** 

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. 1 ' Warning: Distance**limit~,·** Rapid red flashings

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(1) If the aircraftflies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly itfurther away. (2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found
..


### 6.7 Flight Limits ofSpecial Areas Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc for details. These areas have been divided into category Aand category B.

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## I

### Semi-automatic descent' All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control
once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the Sl switch. (l) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators will blink red

_ .....,..,......... quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds atwhich pointitwill switch back to red blinking. (2) For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

### 6.8 Conditions of Flight Limits In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. The following table demonstrates all the cases(V: 

### available; x,unavailable). All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously.**~e;** ;.



# .. FlightStatus 

# ! Limits orSpeaa1 

# I Max Height Max Radius Ready to Fly 

# " " " Ready to Fly (non-GPS) X 

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- _ _j Disclaimer Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, administrative rules and social habits thereof.

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## I

## •7 Assistant Installation and Configuration**!:!_~nstal~.£t**

### Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistar1t

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# ~L-;::-nload**driv~~~~~taller** and Assistant

# ins:~~: in EXE format

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. on the DJI website.
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### 2. Connectthe PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

### 3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

# l l
I 4. Next. run the Assistant installer and follow the promptsto finish installation. 

### 1 

# I5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software.**--------~----------~-----------~--~-----------------·--~-.-J** 

### eke The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 bit)). Installing and running on Mac OS X 

### 1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website. 2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.

3. VVt>en 

### iaunctung tor the twst 

### nme if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store.

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### 4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon (or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in the prompt dialog box and then software will launch. 5. After the first successful launch, directly launching ofthe software can be achieved by double-clicking the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad.
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## 7.2 Using the PHANTOM 

## 2 Assistant on a PC

l. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant. Observe the indicators • • on the bottom ofthe screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is 

## 0 and communication indicator is blinking.
. 3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 4. View and check the current configuration in the {View] page.

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## .L ( 1 ) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers procedure in the" PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can switch the control mode between ATTI. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. ( 2 ) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters will be returned to factory settings. 

### 7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant, and then follow the procedures belowto upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly.

1. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 's firmware. 2. Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade. 3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date.

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### DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. (2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically. Ifthis happens, repeat the above procedures. Firmware upgradable items: (1) 

### Main Controller (2) P330CB(Main Board) (3) Receiver (4) Gimbal CMU (5) GimbaiiMU (6) Battery 

### 7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description Please follow the proceduresto finish the configuration ofthe remote controller. ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.33 

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### Turn offthe remote controller and find the Micro-USB port onthe bottom ofit. 2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe the indicators •• on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is 

## 0 and communication indicator is blinkingGJ. 4. Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 5. Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary.

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## 8 Appendix

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## Sp~ci~cations---------------·---··-------·----**~** 

## Aircraft 

# I Operating environmenttemperature 

# I Powerconsumption

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### Fly) Max Yaw AngularVelocity Max TiltAngle Max Ascent

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### version V3.l0

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

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's product page at

## www.dji.com which is updated on a regular basis. This wiil provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice. DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names ofproduct, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy righted by DJI with aitrights reserved.

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

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