September 27,2015 

Joseph Wolfinger 

Wolfinger Aerial Imagery 

51230 Mayfair Terrace 

Novi, MI 48374 

(517)937-1175 

J_A_ Wolfinger@yahoo.com 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the"Reform Act") and 

14 C.P.R. Part 11, operators at Wolfinger Aerial Imagery seek an exemption from Federal Aviation 

Regulations detailed herein for the operation of lightweight aerial imaging equipment, also referred 

to throughout as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), as well as their ground based operation 

equipment described within. 

Our Aircraft: 

Our operation will include a single UAS, manufacturer DJI, referred to hereinafter as the Inspire 1. 

(UAS manuals attached). The DJI Inspire 1 has the following flight and safety relatable features: 

• Inspire 1 is a U AS Quadcopter made by DJI that has a fixed gimbal and camera attached to 

the bottom. Inspire 1 has a maximum weight of 6.47lb. (2965 grams), and a maximum range 

of2000m. 

• Inspire 1 has built in telemetry to allow the operator to see all onboard information relating to 

the safety of flight including but not limited to battery percentage remaining, overall health of 

the operating system, built-in GPS for position hold and automatic return-to-home, and 

multiple fail-safes for maximum safety. 

• The onboard camera allows the operator to record High Definition video, as well as take 

camera stills. The video is transmitted real-time to the control and operator allowing the 

operator to see images to all sides of the UAS utilizing an Apple iPad Air. 

• DJI Inspire 1 is limited to a maximum assent rate of 5 rn/s and has a maximum decent rate of 

4 rn/s. It also has a limitation of maximum speed of 22 rnls or 49 mph. 

• The Inspire 1 will be operated with a 5700maH lithium polymer battery allowing for flight 

times not to exceed 22 minutes. 

Our Ground Based Control and Guidance System: 

• DJI Inspire 1 is controlled using a DJI transmitter, operating on a 2.4GHz frequency to a 

maximum range of 2km. (Specific operating range of 2.400-2.483GHz.) (See Manual 

Appendix page 57 for all specifications.) These specifications fall within FCC guidelines for 

operators. Powered by a lithium polymer battery it has a 4 hour time between charges. 
• The DJI Inspire 1 transmitter has a built in GPS allowing the Inspire 1 to always know where 

to return to in the event of a failure. 

• The Inspire 1 transmitter will be controlled by a single operator, but will utilize a Visual 

Observer when necessary. 

Our Operator: 

• Wolfinger Aerial Imagery will use a single operator for each flight, and when able/necessary 

use a Visual Observer to assist in keeping sight of the Inspire 1 at all times. At no time will 

the UAS be flown outside of visual line-of-sight and visual range. 

• Our operator holds an ATP (Certificate #3144231) with over 4 years experience in airline 

operations. He also holds a CFII (#3144231CFI). 

• Our operator has over 2950 flight hours and 10 years experience in aviation. He received a 

Bachelor of Science in Aviation from Western Michigan University. 

• Joseph Wolfinger (Certificate# 3144231) will be the only pilot to operate the UAS. 

Our Base Intent: 

Wolfinger Aerial Imagery will be utilizing the UAS for multiple projects for time to time. These 

include: 

• Precision Farming 

o Farms in Central/Southeastern Michigan can see an advantage from using our UAS to 

inspect fields. Utilizing our UAS to inspect fields over a more traditional gas/turbine 

aircraft will save time and money as well as increase safety. 

• Microwave Tower Inspection 

o Inspecting microwave towers (including cellular telephone towers) traditionally 

requires a human inspection. Utilizing a UAS to inspect these towers greatly 

improves safety and will prevent deaths of tower Inspectors. 

• Bridge Inspections 

o Similar to inspecting towers with the use of UAS, the required inspections of local 

bridges and overpasses will see a significant amount of increased safety. 
• Livestock Search and Inspection 

o Searching for cattle and other livestock utilizing traditional means is both time 

consuming and ineffective. We plan to utilize the UAS to aid farmers and ranchers in 

making this process much faster, saving time and money. Also, using the Inspire 1 

will increase safety by preventing adjusters from having to climb tall ladders and 

roofs to make such inspections. 

• Factory Inspections (both internal and external) 

o Similar to tower and bridge inspections, we plan to use the Inspire 1 to conduct 

inspections within and outside of manufacturing facilities. These dangerous and 

costly inspections will be made safer and less expensive with use of our UAS. 

• Commercial Advertising Video and Photography 

o Wolfinger Aerial Imagery has a significant amount of interest in taking video and 

photos for advertising in our local area. Utilizing the UAS will offer a significant 

improvement to the agency with regards to both safety and cost. Using a 6lb. UAS 

compared to a gas turbine helicopter or aircraft will offer a considerable safety 

margin as well as cost savings advantage. 

• Real Estate Photography and Videography 

o Real Estate photography will see a significant impact with our services, allowing real 

estate agents a much more competitive product at a much lower price. Safety will 

also be increased as well as productivity by utilizing our services. 

• Police/Fire/Search and Rescue 

o Wolfinger Aerial Imagery intends to offer our services on a voluntary and pro bono 

basis for multiple local services including but not limited to Police services, fire 

fighting services, and search and rescue. These services will increase safety 

associated with law enforcement and search and rescue. The services will be offered 

free of charge to the community. 

Our Safety and Operating Plan: 

Utilizing our UAS in a safe manner is of upmost importance. Safety will be the guiding principle of 

our operation, both with respect to the National Airspace System, as well as persons and property on 

the ground. 

Our Safety plan will start with complying with all Federal Aviation Regulations, as well as 

conducting audits of safety procedures set forth within Wolfinger Aerial Imagery to keep up to date 

with the safest practices. 
Our initial safety philosophy will be based on the premise of"Be Safe Before Takeoff''. We will 

complete preflight checklists set forth by DJI, the UAS manufacturer, as well as do thorough postflight inspections. (See attached for the complete checklist) We will also complete post-flight 

checklist and debriefs to constantly monitor our procedures and identify any changes that can be 

made, similar to those set forth on airline flight decks. 

Maintenance and repair of our UAS will be conducted solely by the manufacturer, DJI, by its 

employees or designated technicians. With respect to safety, Wolfinger Aerial Imagery believes the 

manufacturer holds higher maintenance abilities. 

Wolfinger Aerial Imagery will comply with the following at all times when conducting commercial 

operations: 

1. All operations will remain outside Class A, B, C, D airspace. 

2. Our operating system will be programmed before all flights to avoid airports such not to 

accidentally fly too close to one. The onboard system will not allow the Inspire 1 to fly into 

such airspace. This is an automatic safety feature within the Inspire 1. 

3. Operations conducted by Wolfinger Aerial Imagery will always remain within visual line-ofsight of the UAS. Never to exceed the limitations of our operator's eye sight. We will limit 

the maximum range of the UAS to not exceed a single person's visual eye-sight range. 

Utilizing the software within the UAS will help to maintain this limit, not to exceed 300m. 

(.186 miles) 

4. Our UAS will never carry an implement not approved by the manufacturer and will never 

exceed a weight of 55 lb. as stated within this exemption. 

5. All operations conducted by Wolfinger Aerial Imagery will be at an altitude of less than 

400ft AGL, while the majority of our operations will be at an altitude less than 200ft AGL. 

The Inspire 1 has an automatic altitude limit built in and will be set and checked by our 

operator prior to every flight operation as part of the pre-flight inspection. 

6. Wolfinger Aerial Imagery will not conduct operations with a speed in excess of 27 knots. The 

Inspire 1 UAS has an automatic speed limiter that will be set and checked prior to every 

flight by the operator as part of the pre-flight inspection checklist. 

7. All operations will be conducted in Day VFR conditions. Minimum flight visibility for all 

operation will be 5 miles. Minimum cloud ceilings will be 2000ft OVC (overcast) or BKN 

(broken). 

8. All operations will be conducted away from densely populated areas. Wolfinger Aerial 

Imagery will work with local officials to make sure any required local documents or permits 

are attained prior to each flight. 

9. Prior to each flight our operator will conduct a safety audit of the area to be flown. An 

assessment will be made with regards to persons, property, and weather. This assessment will 

allow our operator to determine whether a safe operation and outcome will be expected. 
10. Our operation will utilize a single, dual-band transceiver and will maintain a "listening 

watch" of airspace surrounding the operations. (Example, we will monitor both local 

frequency 122.8 as well as maintain watch of emergency frequency 121.5.) Our operator will 

also make traffic advisories of our operation location and maximum altitudes prior to all 

flights utilizing the UAS. 

11. Prior to operating under this exemption, our operator will obtain a Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) from the FAA Air Traffic Organization. 

12. Areas of operation are attached at the bottom of this document. Part of the addendum section. 

The current regulations we are seeking exemption from: 

• 14 CFR Part 21 (h) Airworthiness Certification 

o Under this part we seek exemption to apply for and maintain airworthiness 

certification for our UAS. Model and serial number of our UAS will be provided 

within. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart A: Airworthiness 91.7 (a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

o Under this part, "no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy 

condition." 

o We seek exemption from this part, as we will keep our UAS in a safe, reliable, and 

airworthy condition, it may not meet all standards as set for by this part of the FAR's. 

Our operator will assume all responsibility for determining that the UAS is in a 

condition safe for flight, as well as a condition that will not harm other people or 

property. This will be accomplished using specific guidelines from the manufacture, 

DJI, as well as following any guidance set for routine maintenance. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart C: 91.203: Certifications Required 

o Under this part, (a) no person may operate an aircraft unless it has within it the 

following; An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. This part also 

includes regulations regarding the use of fuel tanks, which do not apply. 

o We seek exemption from this part as an airworthiness certificate does not apply to our 

specific UAS. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitude 

o Under this part, (a) no person may operate an aircraft below an altitude allowing, if 

power fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard. (c) over other than 

congested areas an altitude below 500ft AGL. 
o We seek exemption from this part due to the nature of the operation, as well as the 

safety procedures set forth will have little to no risk of damaging any person or 

structure. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.121 (a)(1) Altimeter Setting 

o This section pertains to setting an altimeter setting below 18000ft to a reported 

altimeter reporting station setting. 

o We seek expedition from this part as our UAS has no way of setting an alternate 

altimeter setting. With a built-in barometer, the Inspire 1 uses real-time data to 

determine altitude each flight. Operating less than 400ft AGL, we feel our UAS will 

have little to no impact on other participating aircraft. Also, with flights not to exceed 

16 minutes (22 minute battery, and landing at 30% battery remaining) our UAS will 

not need to recalibrate its altimeter while in flight. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.151 Fuel Required for VFR flight 

o This section contains requirements for fuel in VFR flight for combustion engines. 

o We seek exemption from this part as our UAS operates off of battery power only. We 

feel our operations will not compromise safety to either the operator or property as 

we have set forth a procedure to land our UAS when the battery level reaches 30%, or 

approximately 6 minutes flight time remaining. The Inspire 1 has built in battery 

telemetry that feeds information real time to the operator and an alarm notifies the 

operator of minimum battery level remaining. (See attached manual for more 

information) 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.405 Maintenance Required 

o This section contains requirements for the operator to maintain and have inspected 

the aircraft in accordance with Part 43 of the CFR. Under this section it is required to 

keep maintenance logbooks with the aircraft. It also requires the aircraft to contain 

placards of the inoperative equipment. 

o We seek exemption from this part as our UAS will not be operating with inoperative 

equipment and is too small to carry logbooks. We also seek exemption due to no 

certified maintenance technicians will work on the UAS. Under this exemption 

Wolfinger Aerial will be completing pre-flight and post-flight inspections, and any 

required maintenance or repairs will be completed by the manufacturer, DJI, or one 

of its certified technicians. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.407 Operation After Maintenance 

o This part requires an aircraft that has undergone repair, rebuilding, alterations, or 

general maintenance to be approved by an authorized person required by CFR 43.9 

and CFR 43.11. 
o We seek exemption from this part as these inspections do not pertain to our operation 

of the UAS. The operator will be responsible for determining the airworthiness of the 

UAS prior to each flight. After maintenance provided by the manufacturer, the 

operator will complete test flights before any operation in the vicinity of persons or 

property to assure all systems are functioning normally. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.409 Inspections 

o This section provides details of the required inspection on an aircraft. No person will 

operate an aircraft unless in the preceding 12 months an aircraft has had ( 1) an 

inspection and (2) an airworthiness certificate issued. 

o We seek exemption from this part as the inspection and airworthiness certificate to 

not apply to our UAS. Our operator will be responsible for the inspection and 

airworthiness determination prior to each flight and will have the UAS repaired by 

the manufacturer or one of its certified technicians, if the U AS is found to be in a 

state other than intended but the manufacturer. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.417 Maintenance Records 

o This section requires the owner/operator to complete and retain a list of all records 

pertaining to the work preformed, the date of completion, the signature of the 

inspector, and all work performed on the aircraft. 

o We seek exemption from this part as the inspections and technician work will not 

apply. Our operator will be responsible for determining the airworthiness of the UAS 

prior to each flight and will not operate the UAS in any condition other than intended 

by the manufacturer. The operator will keep records of all work completed by the 

maintenance facility. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.103 Preflight Action 

o This section requires each pilot prior to flight will become familiar will all available 

information pertaining to that flight including runway lengths, flight information, 

weather, etc. For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the 

following takeoff and landing distance information include; all applicable 

information relating to aircraft performance, airport elevation, runway slope, aircraft 

gross weight, wind and temperature. 

o We seek exemption from this part as our operator, while utilizing all available 

information for the safe operation of the UAS, will not have the above information 

available for most flights. The operator will use good judgment and all resources 

available to ascertain the information necessary for the safe operation of the UAS. A 

preflight inspection will be accomplished according to the manufactures instructions 

prior to each flight. 
• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.105 Flight Crew members Stations 

o This section pertains to the required crew members being at their stations during all 

phases of flight, and requires the use of seat belts and shoulder harnesses. 

o We seek exemption from this section as it pertains to aircraft with flight crew 

member stations. Our UAS does not have such stations. 

• 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.9 Placement of Manual 

o This part states no aircraft may operate without a manual onboard the aircraft. 

o Our U AS is not large enough to carry such operating manual. We will however carry 

a current manufacturer manual in the UAS carrying case along with the operator on 

all flights. 

• 14 CFR Part 45.23 

o Under this part, it is required that each operator must display on that aircraft marks 

consisting of the Roman capital N followed by the registration number of the aircraft. 

o Our UAS is too small to attach the "N" number. We seek exemption from this part as 

we will be attaching the registration or serial number as required on the UAS. 
Wolfinger Aerial Imagery and its owners are committed to a "Safety First" atmosphere. We are 

committed to conducting our operation in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and 

maintaining a safety margin of at least those regulations while striving to exceed expectations set 

forth by the FAA. We are confident we can approach our operations with safety while adding a 

significant advantage to our community both through private and civil services. 

Wolfinger Aerial Imagery is prepared to respond to any concerns and look forward to working with 

you on this important exemption. Please contact us with any other questions or concerns. 

Sincerely, 

Joseph Wolfinger 

Wolfinger Aerial Imagery 

Addend urns: 
Specifications 

Features 

Advanced Ready-to-Fly Design 

Powerful Propulsion System 

Aerodynamic Transforming Design 

Modular, Upgradeable System 

New Camera and Gimbal System 

Live HD View 

Create Together 

Fly Indoors and Without GPS using Vision Positioning System 

Intelligent Power 

Management System 

Full-Featured App 

Dedicated Controls 

A Complete Ready-To-Fly System 

Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 

922.7- 927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5.725 - 5.825 GHz 

2.400 - 2.483 GHz 

Transmitting Distance (outdoor and unobstructed: 2 km 

EIRP 

10dBm@900M 

13dBm@5.8G 

20dBm@2.4G 

Camera 

Output Power:9W 

Battery: 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Max Mobile Device Width: 170mm 

Total Pixels: 12.76M 

Effective Pixels: 12.4M 

ISO Range: 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 

Image Max Size:4000x3000 

Lens : 9 Elements in 9 groups ,Anti-distortion 
Gimbal 

Weight 

Model:ZENMUSE X3 

Output Power (with camera):Static : 9 W ; In Motion : 11 W 

Angular Vibration Range:±0.03° 

Controllable Range:Pitch : -90°- +30° ; Pan : ±320° 

Mechanical Range:Pitch : -125°- +45° ; Pan : ±330° 

Max Controllable Speed : Pitch : 120°/S ; Pan: 180°/s 

2935g (Battery Included) 

Takeoff Weight 

3400g 

Hovering Accuracy 

(GPS mode) 

Vertical : 0.5m ; Horizontal : 2.5m 

Max Angular Velocity 

Pitch : 300°/s ; Yaw : 150°/s 

Max Tilt Angle 

35° 

Max Ascent/Descent Speed 

5/4 m/s 

Max Speed 

22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

Max Flight Altitude 
4500m 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

lOm/s 

Operating Temperature Range 

-10°-40°C 

Max Flight Time 

Approximately 18 minutes 

Indoor Hovering 

Enabled by default 

Checklists: 

Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 
Onerating Manual 

INS PI 1 

User Manual 20 4. 2 

VLO 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

Before Flight 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make 

full use of your Inspire 1. 

1.Disclaimer 

2.In the Box 

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5 .Inspire 1 User Manual 

6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is 

recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 

Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. 

Watch the video tutorials 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and 

safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire-llvideo 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit 

"http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app. 
For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. 

Requires iOS 8.0 or later. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI 

Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 7 Aircraft 

Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to 

Home (RTH) 13 Dynamic Home Point 15 Vision Positioning System 16 

Flight Recorder 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 DJI 

Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 24 Remote Controller Operations 24 Dual 

Remote Controllers Mode 29 Remote Controller Status LED 31 Linking 

the Remote Controller 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 33 

Gimbal and Camera 
Camera Profile 35 Gimbal 36 

DJI PilotApp 

Camera 40 Map 43 Academy 43 User Center 43 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction 

Area 45 Preflight Checklist 49 Calibrating the Compass 49 Auto Take-off 

and Auto Landing 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 How to Update 

Firmware 61 FCC Compliance 62 

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This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble 

the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote 

controllers. 

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Product Profile 

Introduction 

The Inspire I is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and 

transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of 

the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 

360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to 
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maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS 

signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

Feature Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo 

capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New 

quick-release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease. 

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced 

version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. 

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic 

view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 rnAh DJllntelligent 

Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system. 

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more 

reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each 

flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is 

available. 

Product Profile 

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Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to 

Landing Mode before your first flight: 

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power 

off the aircraft. 

Travel Mode Togglex4 Landing Mode 

Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging 

the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information . 

If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the 

Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual 

Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master 

remote controller. 

Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode 

to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table 

or tile) before switching between the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not 

place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before 

switching between the travel modes and landing mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the 

nose of the aircraft). 3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the 

Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

Gimbal Cover 

3 Gimbal Lock Mounting Place 

Gimbal Connector 

2 

Locked 
Ensure the Micro-SD card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

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Product Profile 

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual Attaching Propellers 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin 

counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without 

a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 

Product Profile 

Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security 

before flight. 

Preparing Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as 

shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the 

clamp, adjust it to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 

3. Plug one end ofthe cable into your mobile device, and the other end into 

the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller. 

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Aircraft Diagram 

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[II] 

[!] 

(7] (8] 

[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

Remote Controller Diagram 

(9] (8] 

[7] 

[!] (2] 

[3] (4] (5] (6] 

[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). 

[5] Transformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. 
[2] 

[3] [3] 

Motor 

[4] 

[4] [5] 

[9] 

[10] [8] 

[12] 

[13] 

Aircraft Micro-USE Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USE Port 

[11] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35) 

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear 

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Product Profile 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P37) 
[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (Pl8) 

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[6] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

Displays the power status. 

[1 0] Camera Settings Dial 

Tum the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller 

is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken 

with one press. 

[13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. 

[15] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 
[23] [21] 

[22] 

[16] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your computer. 

[17] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video 

preview of what the camera sees. 

[20] 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

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[8] Power Button 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[16] [17] [18] [19] 

[15] [10] 

[14] [13] 

[II] [12] 

Product Profile 

Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. 
[21] Back Left Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller's internal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

Aircraft 

This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision 

Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

The Inspire 1 's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several 

enhancements such as new flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are 

available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features 

ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder 

stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the 

section below: 

P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are 

three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the 

Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using 

GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal 

is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its 

barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for 

holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is 

still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the 

Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded 

successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is 

activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in 

Appendix. 

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, 

refer to the "Flight Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status 

Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below: 

Aircraft Status Indicator 
Front LED Rear LED 

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED 

displays solid red and the Rear LED displays solid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to 

the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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Green and Yell ow Flash Alternatively 

Aircraft warming up 

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

Red,GreenandY ellowFlash 

Alternatively 

Green Flashes Slowly 

Yellow Flashes Slowly Fast Yellow Flashing 

Fast Red Flashing- Solid Red 
Return to Home (RTH) 

Power on and self-check 

Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Remote Controller 

Signal Lost 

Critical Low Battery Warning Critical Error 

0 ...... X2 ..... Green Flashes Twice 

Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

Warning 

Slow Red Flashing 

Low Battery Warning 

Red Flashing Alternatively 
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IMU Error 

Red and Yell ow Flash Alternatively 

Compass Calibration Required 

The Return to Home (R TH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home 

Point. There are three cases that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, 

Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

Home Point 

Smart RTH 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the GPS 

signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon ( l'\ ,, 

1 !). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be 

updated to your current position as you move around and when the Aircraft Status 

Indicator blinks green. 

GPS 

Description 

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Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for 

more information) or the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available 

to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you 

may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. 

Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button 

again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control. 

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Battery Level Warning 

Remark 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

DJI Pilot app 

Flight Instructions 

Low battery level warning 

The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft. 

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly. 

Tap "Go-home" to have 

the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, or "Cancel" to 

resume normal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home 

and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. 

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and 

replace the battery. 

Critical Low battery level warning 

The aircraft must land immediately. 

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly. 
The DJI Pilot app screen will flash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote 

controller will sound an alarm. 

The aircraft 

will begin to descend and land automatically. 

Estimated remaining flight time 

Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual Low Battery RTH 

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJllntelligent Flight Battery 

is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are 

advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are 

shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the 

Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the 

RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are 

automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance 

from the Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the 

aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote 

controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described 

below 

Critical Low battery level warning( Red) 

Low hauery l~vel \Varning 

Po\\·er requires to return home 

Sufficient battery kvel{ CireenJ 
R~maining tlight [im~ 

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When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to 

land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and 

navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. 

Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining 

flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current 

status. 

Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including 

video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has 

been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home 

process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 

Blinking Green 

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

2 Confirm Home Point 

<8m 

Blinking Green 

5 Go Home(20m can be set) 

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Fast Blinking Yellow 

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs 

Fast Blinking Yellow 
Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is 

important to set an reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI 

Pilot app and enter "Camera" view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe 

altitude. 

Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you 

move the throttle stick during the Failsafe. 

Dynamic Home Point 

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a 

Home Point that is different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the 

position shown in the figure below: 

GPS 

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic 

Home Point. 

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the 

"Camera" page. 

2. Tap" "and select"", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new 

Home Point. 

3.Tap" "andselect" ",toresettheaircraft'scoordinatesasthenewHomePoint. 4. The 

aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set succesfully. 

Vision Positioning System 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data 

to help the aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision 

Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in 

other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components 

of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including 

[1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

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Using Vision Positioning 

[I] 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. 

No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor 

environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision 

Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when no GPS 

is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

I. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire I on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green 

light, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the 

throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire I will hover in place. 

The performance of your Inspire I 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the 

surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately 

measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not 

function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from "P" 

mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are 

not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following 

situations: 

Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure 

green). Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

Flying at high speeds( over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). 

Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

Flying over extremely dark (lux < I 0) or bright (lux > 1 0,000) surfaces. 

Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with 

same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away 

from the aircraft. 

In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 

seconds and then auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the 

effectiveness of the sensors. 
The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. 

Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying 

over water. Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the 

ground in low light conditions (less than lOOlux). 

Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision 

Positioning system is in operation. 

Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying 

close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is 

activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to 

some animals. 

Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically recorded to the SD card. This includes flight duration, 

orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJ I approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on 

the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should 

be attached. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut with the dots on the 

motors of your Inspire 1: 
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Propellers 

Figure 

Attach On Legends 

Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) 

Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot 

Lock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

Unlock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin 

the propellers clockwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a 

black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise 

to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before 

flight. 

Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft 

cannot take off. Handling the propellers with care. 

Manually tightent each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it 

is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on 

the propeller itself. 

Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before 

every flight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. 

DO NOT use old, chipped, or broken propellers. 

Toavoidinjury,ST AND 

CLEARofandDONOTtouchpropellersormotorswhentheyarespinning. ONLY use 

original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 
The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, 

and smart charge- discharge functionality. It can only be charged with an 

appropriate DJI approved charger. 

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual Battery must be fully charged before using it for the 

first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% 

of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle 

state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to 

discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the 

battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI 

Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery 

cell when charging. 

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is 

fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the 

temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 

40°C (1 04 °F).