## UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC Regulatory DocketNo. _____ _



## INTHEMATTEROF THE PETITIONFOREXEMPTION OF: Toys PlanetLLC FORAN EXEMPTION SEEKINGRELIEF FROMTHEREQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OFTHE CODE OFFEDERALREGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 

## 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & 

## (b) 

## CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJIINSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATIONAND REFORMACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

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## Submitted onJuly 8, 2015

Toys PlanetLLC

306 Franklin Ct Edgewater, NJ 07020 . ' :__ ·._. '-!

## Table of Contents GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................3 SUMMAR¥.................................................................................................................................................4 INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER............................................................4 

### BACKGROUND .........................................................................................................................................4 BASIS FOR PETITION.............................................................................................................................4 A. NAMEAND ADDRESS OFTHE PETITIONER....................................................................................................6 

### B. THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH TOYS PLANET LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION
............ 6 C. THE EXTENT OF RELIEF TOYS PLANET LLC SEEKS AND THE REASON TOYS PLANET..........................

### 9 LLC SEEKS THE RELIEF...........................................................................................................................................9 

### D. THE REASONS WHY GRANTING TOYS PLANET LLC'S REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE.......................... 11 PUBLIC INTEREST; THAT IS, HOW ITWOULD BENEFITTHE PUBLICAs

### A WHOLE................................. 11 E. THE REASONS WHY GRANTINGTHE EXEMPTION WOULD NOTADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY, OR HOWTHE EXEMPTION WOULD PROVIDE

### A LEVEL OF SAFETY AT LEAST EQUAL TO THAT PROVIDED BY THE RULE FROM WHICH TOYS PLANET LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION.......................................................... 12 F.

### A SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, STATING: THE RULES
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### 23 FROM WHICH TOYS PLANET LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION: ..................................................................................

### 23 G. ANYADDITIONAL INFORMATION,VIEWS, ORARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT........................ 

### 23 ToYs PLANET LLC's REQUEST............................................................................................................................

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### CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................................... 23 APPENDIX- A....................................................................................................................................... 25

### AGL AOI ATC ATO AV CPR COA FAA FAR GCS GPS LOL NAS NOTAM PIC Section 333 

# so SOP UA UAS VFR VLOS VMC VTOL 

## GlOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS Above Ground Level Area ofInterest Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Organization Aerial Vehicle Code ofFederal Regulations Certificate ofAuthorization Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Regulation Ground Control Station Global Positioning System Loss ofLink National Airspace System Notice to Airman Pilot In Command FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) Section 333 Safety Observer Standard Operating Procedures Unmanned Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System Visual FlightRules Visual Line ofSite Visual Meteorological Conditions Vertical Takeoffand Landing

## SUMMARY Toys PlanetLLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Systempursuantto Section 333 oftheFAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA). This exemptionwill permit Toys Planet LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose ofconducting aerial video andphotography ofconstruction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas ofthe United States.


## INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER Toys PlanetLLC creates localjobsgenerates economic activitythrough various technological offerings. Toys PlanetLLC has over 5 years ofprofessional experience in videography, and multimediapromotion. They have experience withrecreational drone use, and has flown UA for 3 years. The goal with Toys PlanetLLC's services will be to provide aerial video andphotography for businessesto use as marketing collateral. This could include whitewaterrafting, zip lines, real estate and nature photography. These industries include: • Real estate andprivateproperty aerial photography • Increase public knowledge ofUAS and promote safe UAS operations.


## BACKGROUND UnmannedAircraft Systems: DJI Inspire 1 Toys PlanetLLC seeks an exemptionto operate DJI systems for compensation or hire withinthe NAS. The DJI Inspire 1is a vertical takeoffand landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smartphone systems. The DJI Inspire 1has a maximum gross weight ofapproximately 5 pounds, while having a length of 17 inches width of 17 inches, height of8 inches, and a maximum speed ofapproximately 29knots. The DJI Inspire 1 is equipped withfour main rotors; drivenby LithiumPolymerbatterypowered electric motors. The DJI Inspire 1UAS thatwill be operatedby Toys PlanetLLC will beregistered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.RPart 47,AircraftRegistration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification andRegistrationMarking.


## BASIS FOR PETITION Petitioner, Toys PlanetLLC, pursuantto the provisions ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) andthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), Section 333, SpecialRules for Certain UnmannedAircraftSystems, hereby

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## petitions the Administrator to commercially operatethe DJI Inspire 1UAS inthe National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemptionfrom the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b). In consideration ofthe speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated withthe unmanned aircraft and its operation, Toys PlanetLLC's operation ofDJI Inspire 1UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 andtherefore, will notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R Part 21, SubpartH. Accordingly, Toys PlanetLLC requests relieffrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance thatonly apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Toys PlanetLLC submits thatthe requestedreliefis proper since an equivalent level ofsafety will be ensured. Toys PlanetLLC will use experiencedpersonnel or technicians to performmaintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance onthe UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed inthe operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1InstructionManual). Furthermore, Toys Planet LLCwill document andmaintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Relieffrom certainrequirements ofSection 61.113(a) and (b), entitled

## Private pilotprivileges andlimitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Toys PlanetLLC to the extentnecessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot orhigher level certificate, as well as an airmanmedical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight- hour and currency requirements, thatthe PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS in a manner consistent withthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Toys PlanetLLC seeks relieffrom Section 91.7(a), entitled 

## Civil aircraft airworthiness, becausethe DJI Inspire 1UAS does notrequire an airworthiness certificate inaccordance with 14 C.F.R. Part21, SubpartH. As such, Toys PlanetLLC submits thathe will ensure thatthe DJI Inspire 1UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining thatthe UAS is incompliance withthe operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, andDJI Inspire 1InstructionManual), and thatthe aircraft is in a condition for safe flight. Toys PlanetLLC also seeks an exemption from the requirements ofSection 91.121, entitled

## AltimeterSettings, as the DJI Inspire 1UAwill nothave a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAwill be providedto the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment andradio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UAto the GCS for active monitoring ofthe flight path. This altitude information, combinedwith Toys Planet LLC's operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS within visual line ofsight, at orbelow400 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalentto Section 91.121. Additionally, Toys PlanetLLC seeks an exemptionfrom the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled

## Fuel requirements forflight in VFR conditions. Toys Planet LLC submits that safety will notbe affectedby operation oftheDJI Inspire 1UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enoughbattery powerto fly for a total duration ofapproximately 13.5

## minutes to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming nonval cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. 

## § 11.81, Toys Planet LLC providesthe following information in support ofits petition for exemption:

The name and address ofthe Petitioner andpoint ofcontact is: Toys Planet LLC 306 Franklin Ct EdgewaterNJ 07020

1. Toys Planet LLC Seeks ExemptionFrom The Requirements OfSection 61.113(a) And (b). 

## Section 61.113, entitled Private pilotprivileges and limitations: 

## Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, inrelevantpart: (a) No personwho holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) ofan aircraft that is carrying passengers orproperty for compensation or hire; nor may thatperson, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft. (b) A private pilotmay, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft in connectionwith any business oremployment if- (1) 

## The flight is only incidental to thatbusiness or employment; and 

## (2) The aircraft does not carrypassengers orproperty for compensation or hire. 2. Toys Planet LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.7(a). 

## Section 91.7, entitled 

## Civil aircraftairworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraftunless it is in an airworthy condition. 3. Toys PlanetLLC Seeks ExemptionFrom The Requirements OfSection 91.121. 

## Section 91.121, entitledAltimeter settings, subsection (a), statesthe following, in part: (a) Eachpersonoperating an aircraft shall maintainthe cruising altitude orflight level ofthat aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeterthatis set, when operating-- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to-- (i) The currentreported altimeter setting ofa station along the route and within 1 00 nautical miles ofthe aircraft;

## (ii) Ifthere is no stationwithinthe areaprescribed inparagraph (a)(1)(i) ofthis section, the currentreported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; or (iii) Inthe case ofan aircraft not equippedwith a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. 4. Toys Planet LLC Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitledFuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following: (b) 

## Noperson may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering windand forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel tofly to thefirstpointof intendedlanding and, assumingnormalcruisingspeed, tofly after that for atleast20minutes. 5. Toys PlanetLLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement OfSection 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitledMaintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Eachowner or operator ofan aircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraftinspected as prescribed in subpartE ofthis part and shall betweenrequired inspections, except as provided inparagraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed inpart43 ofthis chapter[.] 6. Toys PlanetLLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.407(a)(l) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance,preventive maintenance, rebuilding, oralteration, subsection (a)(l), states the following: (a) Nopersonmay operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alterationunless-- (1) It

## has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 ofthis chapter[.] 7. Toys Planet LLC Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSections 91.409(a)(l) And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitledInspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided inparagraph (c) ofthis section, no personmay operate an aircraft unless, withinthe preceding 12 calendar months, ithas had-- (1) An 

## annual inspection in accordance withpart43 ofthis chapter and has beenapproved for returnto service by a person authorized by§ 43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) An

## inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 ofthis chapter.

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## 8. Toys Planet LLC Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitled

## Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), statethe following: (a) Exceptfor workperformedin accordance with§§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner oroperator shall keep the following records for the periods specified inparagraph (b) ofthis section: (1) Records ofthe maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration andrecords ofthe 100-hour, annual, progressive, and otherrequired or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofan aircraft. The records mustinclude-- (i) A description (orreference to data acceptableto the Administrator) ofthe workperformed; and (ii) The date ofcompletion ofthe workperformed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate numberofthe person approving the aircraftforreturnto service. (2) Records containingthe following information: (i) Thetotaltime in service ofthe airframe, eachengine, each propeller, and eachrotor. (ii) The current status oflife-limitedparts ofeachairframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul ofall items installed onthe aircraft which are requiredto be overhauled on a specifiedtime basis. (iv) The current inspection status ofthe aircraft, including the time since the last inspectionrequired bythe inspectionprogramunder whichthe aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status ofapplicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. Ifthe AD or safety directive involves recurring action, thetime and date whenthe next actionis required. (vi) Copies ofthe forms prescribedby§ 43.9(d) ofthis chapter for eachmajoralterationto the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner oroperator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified inparagraph (a )(1) ofthis section shall be retained until the workis repeated or supersededby otherwork orfor 1 year afterthe workis performed. (2) The records specified inparagraph (a)(2) ofthis section shall be retained andtransferred withthe aircraft atthe time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list ofdefects furnished to a registered owner or operatorunder§ 43.11 ofthis chapter shall beretaineduntil the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for returnto service.

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## 1. ExtentOfReliefToys PlanetLLC Seeks And TheReasonToy PlanetLLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 61.113(a) And (b). Relieffrom Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled

## Privatepilotprivileges and limitations: Pilotin command, is requested to the extentnecessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot orhigher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airmanmedical 12 certificates, and who has metcertain flight-hour and currency requirements, to conductthe proposedUAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This reliefis requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensationorhire, act as PIC ofan aircraftin connection with any business oremployment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers orproperty for compensationorhire. As set forth more fully below, Toys PlanetLLC submits that an equivalent level ofsafety willbe maintainedbecause no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless thatPIC has met certainflight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS in a manner consistent withthe operations specifications as described inthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Toys PlanetLLC submitsthat all flights ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS, conducted by the PICpursuantto the grant ofthis Petition: (1) will be incidental to Toys PlanetLLC'sbusiness; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation orhire. 2. ExtentOfReliefToysPlanetLLC Seeks AndTheReasonToys Planet LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.7(a). Relieffrom Section 91.7(a) entitled 

## Civil aircraftairworthiness, isrequestedto the extentrequiredto allow Toys PlanetLLC to determine thatthe DJI Inspire 1UAS is in airworthy conditionpriorto every flight by ensuring thatthe UAS is in compliance withthe operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, andDJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Toys PlanetLLC seeks the requestedreliefbecause the DJI Inspire 1UAS does notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Toys Planet LLC will ensurethatthe DJI Inspire 1UAS is in airworthy conditionbaseduponits compliance withthe operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1InstructionManual) priorto every flight, and further, determine thatthe aircraft is incondition for safe flight, as stated inthe conditions and limitations below. 3. Extent OfReliefToys PlanetLLC Seeks And TheReason Toys Planet LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.121.

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## Relieffrom Section 91.121, entitledAltimeter settings, may be requiredto allow flight operations ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS, whichutilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data linkto downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC atthe ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Toys PlanetLLC seeks the requestedreliefbecause the DJI Inspire 1UA altimetermay be set onthe ground to zero feet AGL, ratherthanthe local barometricpressure or field altitude, before eachflight. Considering the limited altitude ofthe proposed operations, relieffrom 14 CFR 91.121 is soughtto the extentnecessary to comply withthe applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level ofsafety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire 1UA is equippedwith a barometricpressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensuresthat a ground levelpressure setting will be establishedpriorto eachflight, andprovides the PIC with altitude information ofthe UA onthe heads-up display ofthe GCS. 

## 4. Extent OfReliefToys PlanetLLC Seeks And TheReasonToys Planet LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.15l(b). Relieffrom Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight inVFR conditions, is requested to the extentrequiredto allowflights ofthe batterypowered DJI Phantom 2 VisionUAduring daylighthours invisualmeteorological conditions (VMC), undervisual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Toys Planet LLC seeks the requestedreliefbecause without an exemptionfrom Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration ofthebattery powered DJI Inspire 1UAwill severely constrainthe practicality ofany aerial video or stillphoto flight operations that Toys Planet LLCproposes to conductpursuantto this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS, the DJI Inspire 1 operating documents, and Toys Planet LLC'sproposed operating limitations, ensure that Toys PlanetLLC will safely operate the batterypoweredDJI Inspire 1UA during daylight hours invisual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enoughbatterypowerto fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for atleast4.5 minutes. 

## 5. Extent OfReliefToys PlanetLLC Seeks AndTheReasonDragonfly LiveLLC Seeks ReliefFrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2),And 91.417(a) & 

## (b). Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Toys PlanetLLC requests relieffrom these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1UAS does not require airworthiness certificates. As setforth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operationwithout an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Toys PlanetLLC will use trainedtechnicians to performmaintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance onthe UASs usingthe methods, techniques, and practices prescribed inthe UAS operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

## Inspire 1). Furthermore, Toys PlanetLLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1UAS.



## Is, It 

## A Granting the present Petitionwill further the public interestby allowing Toys Planet LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography ofconstruction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas ofthe United States. Additionally, use ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS will decrease congestion ofthe NAS, reduce pollution, andprovide significantbenefits to the economy. Notably, thebenefits of Toys PlanetLLC'sproposed operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues. 

## 1. The PublicWillBenefitFromDecreased Congestion OfTheNAS. The DllInspire 1UAis batterypowered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. Byreducingthe amount ofmanned aircraft neededto perform aerial acquisitions, anexemption allowing the use ofa DJI Inspire 1UAS wouldreduce the amount ofmanned aircraft inthe NAS, reduce noise and airpollution, as well as increase the safety oflife andproperty inthe air and onthe ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number ofmanned aircraft operating intheNAS, congestion around airports causedby arriving and departing aircraft will bereduced. The DJI Inspire 1UAS does notrequire an airport to takeoffor land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions wouldresult infewer aircraft that mustbehandledby air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases offlight operations. 

## 2. The PublicWillBenefitFrom The SafetyAndEfficiency OfTheDJI Inspire 1 UAS. Conducting aerial acquisitions withthe DJI Inspire 1UAS, instead ofmanned aircraft, will greatly benefitthe public by drastically reducingthe levels ofair andnoise pollution generated during traditional aerialvideo and stillphotography flight operations. Byusing battery power and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1UAS produces no air pollution, and is the mostviable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilizedfor aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallonsperhour ofleaded aviation fuel. The DJI Inspire 1UA, while reducing the carbonfootprint ofaerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelledbybattery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI Inspire 1UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property inthe air and onthe ground, which is usually associatedwith traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack offlight crewmembers located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1UA (weighing approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, atits maximum gross

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## weight with a length of 16 inches, widths of 16 inches, and withno fuel onboard), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life andproperty onthe ground, and inthe air, comparedto the manned aircraftthattypically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan ofapproximately 42 feet, a length of34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 

## 3. PerformingAerialVideo and Photography OperationsWithTheDJI Inspire 1 UAS WillBenefit TheEconomy. In additionto being safe and efficient, the 

## DllInspire 1UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraftto conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation ofthe

## DllInspire 1UAS will allowUnited States based companies, like Toys PlanetLLC's, to remain competitive and contribute to growth ofthe U.S. economy. Specifically, withtherising cost ofaviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviationfuels, U.S. owned and operated companiesmust adopt newand alternative technology inorderto remain competitive. Operating the battery powered 

## DllInspire 1UASs is one suchtechnology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides suchflexibility withoutthehigh operational cost ofa traditional manned aircraft. By operating the 

## DllInspire 1UAS, companies such as Toys PlanetLLC's, can remain competitive andprofitable, and therefore, provide greaterjob stabilityto employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth ofthe U.S. economy. Improved financial performance ofU.S. companies, through commercial use of the 

## DllInspire 1UAS, provides a stable workforcethat increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in orderto remaincompetitive bothinthe United States and abroad.

## 4. ThereAre No PrivacyIssues. Similarto the manned aerial acquisition flight operations thathave been conducted for decades, Toys PlanetLLC'sproposed operation ofthe 

## DllInspire 1UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the 

## DllInspire 1UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and 

## Dll Inspire 1) which requires property owner involvementas well as local law enforcementnotification, and in accordance withthe Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.P.R.§ 91.119.
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## Reasons WhyTheDJIInspire 1 UA Meets The Conditions OfTheFAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated

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## withthe unmanned aircraft and its operation, Toys PlanetLLC's operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333, and will notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazardto users ofthe NAS orthe public, or otherwise pose a threatto national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, inpart: (a) In GeneraL--Notwithstandingany other requirement of this subtitle, andnot later than 180days after the date of enactmentof thisAct, the Secretary of Transportation shalldetermine 

# if certain unmannedaircraftsystems may operate saftly in the nationalairspace system before completion of theplan and rulemakingrequiredbysection 332 of thisActor the guidance requiredby section 334 of thisAct. 

## (b) AssessmentofUnmannedAircraftSystems.--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretaryshalldetermine, ata minimum-- 

## (I) which types of unmannedaircraftsystems, 

# if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability,proximity to airports and populated areas, andoperation within visual line of sightdo not create a hazardto users of the nationalairspace system or thepublic orpose a threat to nationalsecurity; and (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification undersection 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmannedaircraftsystems identifiedunder paragraph (1). (c) Requirements for Saft Operation.--Jfthe Secretary determines under this section thatcertain unmannedaircraftsystems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraftsystems in the nationalairspace system. 

## In seeking this exemption, Toys Planet LLC submits that the DJI Inspire 1UAS can operate safely inthe NAS pursuantto FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.


## a. The Specifications OfTheDJIInspire 1 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. The DJI Inspire 1UAS does notcreate a hazardto users ofthe NAS orthe public, or otherwise pose a threatto national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability. i. 

## Technical Specifications OfThe DJIInspire 1 UAS. The technical specifications ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS is setforth bythe DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

## ii. 

## The DJIInspire 1 UAS Autonomous FlightAndNavigation Modes Enable TheUASs To RemainWithinA Defmed OperationalArea. The DJI Inspire 1UAS may be operated inbothmanual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description ofthe flight and navigational modes ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS isprovided atpages 25-35 ofthe DJI Inspire 1 andpages 12- 16 UserManual, attachedhereto as ExhibitB
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## iii. TheDJIInspire 1 UAS is Designed ForAutomatic Return To Home Point OrHoverInTheEvent OfLoss OfThe ControlLinkOr Navigation. Whenthe Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 UAwillremain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds ormore. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1UA does notreacquire control link datafrom the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Linkis lost andthe UAs will return to the homeposition (i.e., failsafe mode) viaGPS, andwill descend to the takeoffposition and shutdown. A complete description ofthe Failsafe Functions ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS are set forth at pages 27 through 29 ofthe DJI Inspire 1User Manual, attachedhereto as Exhibit B. 

## iv. The DJIInspire 1 GCS And Its Operation. A complete description ofthe operation and specifications ofthe DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control**softwar~** 

## is provided atpages 32 through 43 ofthe DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1 UserManual is attached hereto as Exhibits B. 

## b. FligJ;tt**Op~ratipns** 

## OfD.:O Inspire 1 UAS is LimitedTo TheLine OfSight OfA Certificated Pilot in CommandWithA Safety Observer. Toys Planet LLC will only utilize certificatedpilots who possess a current and valid airmanmedical certificate to act as a pilot incommand (PIC) ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.


## c. Flights OfDJIInspire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted PursuantTo Specific OperatingLimitations. In seekingthis exemption, Toys PlanetLLC proposes to commercially operate Dll Inspire 1UAS for the special purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofUnited States, pursuantto the following specific operating limitations: 1. Operations authorizedbythis grantofexemptionwill be limitedto the following aircraft described inthe operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJIInspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations ofany other aircraft will require a new petition or a petitionto amendthis grant. 2. UAS operations underthis exemptionwill be limitedto conducting operations for the purpose ofaerial video and photography.

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## 3. The UAsmay notbe flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 4. The UAmustbe operated at an altitude ofno more than400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicatedbythe procedures specified inthe operating documents unless a special request is made and approvedby ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be infeet AGL. 5. The UAmustbe operated within visual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use humanvisionunaided by any device otherthan corrective lenses, as specified onthe PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use offirst person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations mustutilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC mustbe able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is notpermitted during flight operations. The PIC mustbe designated before the flight and cannottransfer his orher designation for the duration ofthe flight. The PIC mustensure thatthe SO canperformthen functions prescribed inthe operating documents. 8. The SO must notperform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other groundbased obstacles/obstructions and is not permittedto operate the cameraor other instruments. 9. The operating documents andthe grant ofexemptionmustbe accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administratoruponrequest. Ifa discrepancy exists betweenthe conditions andlimitations contained inthe grant ofexemption and the procedures outlined inthe operating documents, the conditions andlimitations contained inthe grant ofexemptiontake precedence and mustbe followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined inits operating documents. The operatormay update orrevise its operating documents. It

## is the operator's responsibility to track suchrevisions and presentupdated andrevised documents to the Administratoruponrequest. The operator must also presentupdated and revised documents ifitpetitions for extension or amendmentto the grant ofexemption. Ifthe operator determines that any update orrevision would affect the basis uponwhichthe FAA grantedthe exemption, thenthe operator mustpetition for amendmentto its grant of exemption. The FAA'sUAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspectthe UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. Ifthe inspectionreveals a conditionthat affects the safe

## operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has beenperformed and the UAS is found to be ina condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Stationmust be included inthepreflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations mustbeproperly documented inthe aircraft records. 11. Any UAS thathas undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement ofa flight critical component, must undergo a functional testflight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry inthe aircraft records. 12. The pre-flightinspectionmust account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered inthe relevant sections ofthe operating documents. 13. The operatormust follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements. 14. The operatormust carry out its maintenance, inspections, andrecord keeping requirements, in accordance withthe operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status ofreplacement/overhaul componentparts must benoted inthe aircraftrecords, including totaltime in service, description of work accomplished, andthe signature ofthe authorizedpersonreturning the UAS to service. 15. EachUAS operated underthis exemptionmust comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorizedpersonmustmake an entry inthe aircraft record ofthe corrective actiontaken against discrepancies discoveredbetween inspections. 17. The PIC mustpossess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third- class medical certificate. 18. The operatormay notpermit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator's qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent withhowthe UAS will be operatedunderthe exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours mustbe logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.P.R.§ 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes oftraining the operator's PICs are permitted underthe terms ofthe exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considerednonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

## 19. UAS operations may notbe conducted during night, as defmedin 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations mustbe conductedunder visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Ifflight atnight is required, a special requestwill be made atthe FAA office closestto proposed area ofoperations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UAmay notoperate within 5 nautical miles ofan airportreference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chartunless a letter of agreementwiththat airport'smanagementis obtained, andthe operationis conducted in accordance with aNOT AM asrequiredby the operator's COA. The letter ofagreement withthe airport managementmustbe made available to the Administrator uponrequest. 21. The UAmay notbe operated less than 500 feet beloworless than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or whenvisibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 22. lftheUA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, itmustreturn to a predetermined location withinthe planned operating area and land orbe recovered in accordance withthe operating documents. 23. The PIC must abortthe flight inthe event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance withthe operating documents. 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enoughpowerto fly atnormal cruising speed to the intended landing point and landthe UA with 25%battery powerremaining. 25. The operatormust obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate ofWaiver orAuthorization (COA) priorto conducting any operations underthe grant ofexemption. This COA will also require the operatorto request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, butnot less than 48 hours priorto the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements inthe ATO issued COAincluding class ofairspace, altitude level andpotentialtransponderrequirements. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance withthe exemption mustbe identifiedby serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part47, and have identification (N- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part45, Subpart C. Markings mustbe as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe UAmust comply withthe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

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## 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.P.R. 91.9 and 91.203 mustbe available to the PIC atthe Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents mustbemade available to the Administrator or any lawenforcement official uponrequest. 29. The UAmustremain clear andyieldtheright ofway to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 30. The UAS may notbe operatedbythe PIC from any moving device orvehicle. 31. Flight operations mustbe conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons otherthanthe PIC, SO, operatortrainees or essentialpersons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are presentthat sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris inthe event ofan accident. The operatormustensure thatnonparticipatingpersons remain under suchprotection. Ifa situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave suchprotection and are within 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller ofsuchvessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission andthePIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk of operating closertothose objects and determinedthatit does notpresent an undue hazard, and; c. Operations nearertothe PIC, SO, operatortrainees oressentialpersons do notpresent anundue hazardto those persons per§ 91.119(a). 32. All operations shall be conducted overprivate orcontrolled-access property withpermissionfromthe land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permissionfrom land owner/controller or authorizedrepresentative will be obtained for eachflight to be conducted. 33. Any incident, accident, orflight operationthattransgresses the lateral orvertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined bythe applicable COAmustbereportedto the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within24 hours. Accidents mustbereported to theNational Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) perinstructions contained onthe NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

## 2. Reasons WhyAnExemption From The Requirements OfSection 61.113(a) And (b) Would NotAdversely Affect Safety. Toys PlanetLLC submits thatthe equivalent level ofsafety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will bemaintainedbecauseno PIC will be allowedto operate the DJIInspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, bymeeting minimum flighthour and currency requirements, that the PIC is ableto safely operate the DJIInspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent withthe exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers andmaintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

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## structures. Considering Toys PlanetLLC'sproposed area ofoperations, andthe operating limitations setforth-above; the parallel nature ofprivate pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those ofcommercial pilotrequirements (See ExemptionNo. 11062); and the ainnanship skills necessary to safely operate the Dll Inspire 1UAS, Toys Planet LLC submits thatthe additional manned airmanship experience ofa commercially certificatedpilotwould notcorrelateto the ainnanship skills necessary for Toys Planet LLC's specific proposed flight operations. The FAAhas previously grantedrelieffrom Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, incircumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presentedherein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150,11153, 11156,11158, 11159,11160, 11161). Toys PlanetLLCwill not allow any PIC to operate the Dll Inspire 1UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements orthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, thatthe PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS in a manner consistent withthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers andmaintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC musthave accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. 

## § 61.51(b), 25 hours oftotaltime as a UAS rotorcraftpilot (with a minimum of5 hours ofthose hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make andmodel of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). Inadditionto the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings inthe preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). As inExemptionNos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level ofsafety during Toys Planet LLC'sproposed operations. The Administratorhas heldthatprior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance withapplicable regulations wouldensure safe operations, stating as follows: InExemptionNo. 11062, the FAArequiredthatpriorto conducting operations for the purpose ofmotionpicture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistentwith 14 CFR61.51(b), 25 hours oftotal time as a UAS rotorcraftpilotincluding at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilotwith a multi-rotor UAS. Priorto operations under ExemptionNo. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of5 hours as a UAS pilotoperatingthe same make andmodel ofUAS to be used for operations underthe exemption. For clarification, the FAA considersthese minimumhour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make andmodel time may be included inthe 10 hours ofmulti-rotortime andthe 10 hours may be included inthe total25 hours ofUASrotorcraft time. In additionto the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings inthe preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAAfmds that at a minimum, the flighthourrequirements in ExemptionNo. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency inthe skills necessary to safely conductthe petitioner'sproposed operations. The FAA also finds thatprior documented flight experience that was

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## obtained incompliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conductedunderthe grant ofexemptionto accomplishthe required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. ExemptionNo. 11138 atpage 15. Accordingly, Toys Planet LLC will ensure safe operations bynot allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, thatthe PIC is able to safely operate the DllInspire 1UAS in a manner consistent withthe exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.7(a) Would NotAdverselyAffect Safety. The equivalent level ofsafety establishedby Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because priorto every flight, Toys PlanetLLC will ensurethatthe DllInspire 1UAS is in an airworthy conditionbased upontheUAS's compliance with its operating documents and as stated 

## inthe conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, theFAAhas previously grantedrelieffrom Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to thosepresentedherein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 4. Reasons Why AnExemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.121 Would NotAdversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level ofsafety establishedby Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information ofthe DllInspire 1 UA will be providedto the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, whichdownlinks from the UAtothe GCS for active monitoring ofthe flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Toys PlanetLLC's operation ofthe DllInspire 1UAwithin visual line ofsight, atorbelow400 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalentto Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generatedby GPS equipment installed onboardthe aircraft. Priorto eachflight, a zero altitude initiationpoint is automatically established bythe UASs at ground level. The FAAhas previously grantedrelieffrom Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, 

## inall material respects, to thosepresentedherein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150,11153,11156,11157,11158,11159,11160, 11161). 5. Reasons WhyAnExemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.151(b) Would NotAdversely Affect Safety. A grant ofthis exemptionwould ensure anequivalentlevel ofsafety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of(1) 

## the technical specifications ofthe Dll

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## Inspire 1UAS; (2) the limitations onthe proposed flight operations; and (3) the location ofthe proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Toys PlanetLLC will ensure thatitwill safely operate the battery poweredDll Inspire 1UA during daylighthours inVFR conditions, with enoughbattery powerto fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point ofintendedlanding and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly afterthatfor at least 4.5 minutes. Here, as inExemptionNo. 11109, the technical specifications ofthe Dll Inspire 1 UAS; the limitations ontheproposed flight operations; andthe location oftheproposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level ofsafety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety willbe ensured as the DllInspire 1 UAS provide audible and visual warningsto the PIC atthe GCS whenthe UAs experiences lowbattery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10%remaining battery power. Atthe critically lowbattery level, the Dll PhantomVision+ UAS will descend andland automatically. Significantly, previous exemptions grantedbythe FAAconcerning Section 91.151 establishthat safety isnot adversely affected whenthe technical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. Reliefhas beengranted for manned aircraftto operate atless thanthe minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including ExemptionNos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAAhas previously granted relieffrom Section 91.151 specific to UAS, incircumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

## 6. Reasons WhyAn Exemption From The Requirements OfSections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & 

## (b) Would NotAdverselyAffect Safety. In seeking this exemption, Toys PlanetLLC submits thatthe equivalent level of safety withregardto the regulatory maintenance andalterationrequirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b) will be metbecause Toys PlanetLLC willusetrainedtechnicianstoperformmaintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance onthe UAS usingthe methods, techniques, and practices prescribed inthe operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, andDJI Inspire 1InstructionManual). Furthermore, Toys PlanetLLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the Dll Inspire 1UAS. Since the Dll Inspire 1UAS will be inspected as prescribedbythe operating documents, Toys Planet LLC will maintainthe equivalent level ofsafety establishedby 30 Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy ofthe Dll Inspire 1 User Manual is attached hereto as ExhibitB; a copy ofthe Dll Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attachedhereto as Exhibit C. Likewise, the exemption soughtwill not adversely affect safety because Toys PlanetLLC will use trainedtechniciansto perform maintenance, alterations orpreventive maintenance ontheUAS using the methods, techniques, andpracticesprescribedbythe operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption soughtwould maintain an equivalentlevel ofsafety establishedby Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance ofthe

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## DllInspire 1UAS willbeperformedby trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions granted bythe FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b) establishthat safety is not adversely affected whenthe technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. In consideration ofToys PlanetLLC'sproposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects ofthe 

## DllInspire 1UAS, Toys Planet LLC submits that safetywill not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAAhas previously granted reliefspecificto UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065,11066,11067,11080,11109,11110,11112,11136,11138,11150,11153,11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 7. The FAAMay Prescribe Any Other Conditions ForSafe Operation. In accordance with Section 333 oftheFAAModernization and ReformAct of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. 

## § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Toys PlanetLLC requests thatthe FAAprescribe special conditions forthe intended operation ofthe 

## Dll Inspire 1UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalentto that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R 

## §§ 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) 

## & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

## & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation ofthe UAs for the limitedpurpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States for compensation orhire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazardto users ofthe NAS orthe public, or otherwisepose a threatto national security; and further, providesthe authority for suchUAS to operate without airworthiness certification inaccordance with any requirements thatmustbe established for the safe operation ofthe UAS inthe NAS. Likewise, the Administratormay prescribe special conditions pursuantto 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation ofthe

## DllInspire 1UAS, sincethe airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel orunusual design features ofthe aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following: Ifthe FAAfinds thatthe airworthiness regulations ofthis subchapter do not contain adequate orappropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because ofa novel orunusual design feature ofthe aircraft, aircraft engine orpropeller, heprescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance withPart 11 ofthis chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine orpropeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalentto that established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance withFMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. 

## § 21.16,the

## FAAmay prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge's intended operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS, which contain such safety standards thattheAdministratorfinds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalentto that establishedby 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b).
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## Toys PlanetLLCseeks exemptionfrom the requirements of 14 C.FR Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and91.417(a) & (b). 

## A BriefDescription OfThe Nature OfTheExemption Toys Planet LLC Seeks: This exemption willpermit Toys PlanetLLCto commercially operate an UnmannedAircraftSystem (UAS)for thepurpose of conductingaerial video and photography over certain areas of the UnitedStates.

This Petitionis madepursuantto the FAAModernization andReform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, whichdirects the Secretary ofTransportationto determine if certainUAS may operate safely inthe NAS. As such, Toys PlanetLLC's request for exemptionmay be grantedpursuantto the authority ofFMRA Section 333 and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazardto users oftheNAS orthe public, orotherwise pose a threatto national33 security; andfurther, provides the authority for suchUAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, Toys Planet LLC will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS safely intheNAS, without creating a hazard to users oftheNAS, orthe public, or otherwise pose a threatto national security.


## CONCLUSION As setforth herein, Toys PlanetLLC seeks an exemptionpursuantto 14 C.P.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Actof2012 (FMRA), whichwill permit safe operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose ofconducting aerial video and

## photography over certain areas ofthe United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate ofthe FAAModernization and Reform Act of2012, while also advancing the interests ofthe public, by allowing Toys Planet LLC to safely, efficiyntly, and economically operate the DllInspire 1UAS commercially withinthe NAS. WHEREFORE, 

## in accordance withthe Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization andReformAct of2012, Section 333, Toys PlanetLLC respectfully requests that the Administrator grantthis Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b), andpermitToys Planet LLC to operate the DllInspire 1UAS commercially for the purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography overcertain areas ofthe United States.

Dated: July 8, 2015

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## Respectfully submitted, Toys Planet LLC

Toys Planet LLC

306 Franklin Ct EdgewaterNJ 07020 Tel:917-232-1920

## Appendices: A - DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet B- DJI Inspire 1Manufacturer's User Manual C - Monthly Maintenance Log



# APPENDIX-A DJIINSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Toys PlanetLLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with groundbreaking software enabling the user to setparameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limitflight to no higher than apredetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and setdistance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and locationinformationto the PIC viathe linked monitor (smartphone/tablet devices)
1.1 DJI Inspire 1 1.1.1 Aircraft 1.1.1.1 SupportedBattery

- DJI 4480mAH LiPo Battery 1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & 

## Propellers Included)

- 21bs 11.81Ooz (1242g) 1.1.1.3 HoverAccuracy (Ready to Fly)- Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 1.1.1.4 Max YawAngular Velocity

- 200°/s 1.1.1.5 Max TiltAngel- 35° 1.1.1.6 MaxAscent Speed- 6m/s 1.1.1.7 MaxDescent Speed- 2m/s 1.1.1.8 MaxFlight Speed -15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED) 1.1.2 Gimbal 1.1.2.1 Working Current- Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA 1.1.2.2 Control Accuracy- ±0.03° 1.1.2.3 Controllable Range- Pitch: -90°- 

## 0° 1.1.2.4 MaximumAngular Speed- Pitch: 90°/s 1.1.3 Camera 1.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range- 32"F- 104"F (0°C- 40°C) 1.1.3.2 Sensor Size -1/2.3" 1.1.3.3 Effective Pixels -14M 1.1.3.4 Resolution- 4384x3288 4.1.3.5 HD Video Recording -1080p30 & 

## 720p 4.1.3.6 Recording Field ofView- 110°/85° 1.1.4 Transmitter 1.1.4.1 Operating Frequency- 5.728GHz- 5.85GHz 1.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed) -FCC Compliance: 800m

## 1.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- -93dBm 1.1.4.4 Transmitter Power- FCC Compliance: lOOmW 1.1.4.5 Working Voltage -120mA@3.7V 1.1.5 Range Extender 1.1.5.1 Operating Frequency- 2412-2462MHz 1.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)- 500-700m 1.1.5.3 TransmitterPower

- 20dBm 1.1.5.4 Power Consumption- 2W APPENDIX-B Dll Inspire 1Manufacturer's User Manual (Attached)

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# Using this manual

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The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 1.Disclaimer 2.1n the Box 3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.1nspire 1 User Manual 6.1ntelligent 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.

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn howto use Inspire 1correctly and safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video



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# Contents
Using this manual Legends Before Flight Watch the video tutorials Download the DJI Pilot app 

### Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Assemble the Aircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram 

### Aircraft Flight Controller Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return to Home (RTH) Dynamic Home Point Vision Positioning System Flight Recorder Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profile Remote Controller Operations Dual Remote Controllers Mode Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller Remote Controller Compliance Version 

### Gimbal and Camera Camera Profile Gimbal 

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### 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 Howto Update Firmware 

### 61 FCC Compliance 

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# Product Profile 

# lritrbductidh•-···· 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 maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision.

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 

### i 2 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for NO 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 mAh DJI Intelligent 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. 

# Assemble th$-Aitcraft Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight: 

### i. 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.

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## A:, • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P2i) 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 Modeto 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.

·········Gimtlal Lock

·Gimtlal Connector Locked 

## A:, Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

### 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.

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# Lt. Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

### Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers.
1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot.

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.



### 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 Holderto release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach your mobile device. 2. Connectyour mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.



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[1] GPS 

### [2] Propeller (P17) [3] Motor 

### [4] Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35)
[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

### [9] Rear LED (P12) 

### [10] Camera Micro-USB Port [11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35)
[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

[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.

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# s u INSPIRE 1 User Manual [6] Battery Level LEOs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial [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.

Turn 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 

## ro 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 controlthe tilt ofthe gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port



### 10 For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the OJI Pilot app controls and features.

[20] GPS Module Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. [21] Back Left Button Customizable button in OJI 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 OJ! Pilot app.

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# Aircraft

The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on OJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Horne 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 datafor each flight.

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 beautomatically selected bythe Inspire 1depending 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-ATII: 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.

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....:':· The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LEO and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEOs are shown in the figure below:

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEO 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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## Aircr~ff

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# Y· ······Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Power on and self-check 

## y ...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming 

### Lip .G ······Green Flashes Slowly 

## .;G X2 ·..···Green Flashes Twice ·····Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning 

### y; ...... Fast Yellow Flashing 

### R ······S/owRedF/ashing 

## R ······Fast Red Flashing 

### 'R. ······Red Flashing Alternatively 

### i=( -Solid Red Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Ry (P mode



## INIT~\Iision Positioningb0twithout GPS) Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Remote Controller Signal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical Low Battery Warning IMU E;rror Critical Error 

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### :y ······ Red<mdYellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Reqyired •··..

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft backto the last recorded Home Point There are three cases that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

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./Description The Home Point is the location at which your aircrafttakes offwhen the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon (

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### ). 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.
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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Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent 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 supportthe 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

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Battery Level

Warning

Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level warning
Estimated remaining flight time



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The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. 

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Aircraft Status Indicator

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly.


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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. The OJI Pilot app screenwiil flash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm.


## N/A Flight Instructions

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

The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically.


## N/AINSPIRE 1 User Manual :\): • 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. 

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# & • Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point • 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 rnove the throttle

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 rn altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Dynamic horne 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:



# & Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Horne 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"f'and



### select"~

**",** to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 3. Tap"'"and



### selecr4~t~", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

### 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.

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.

Using Vision Positioning 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: 1

.Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 2. Place the Inspire 1 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 1will hover in place. 

## ,6 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 cautiouslywhen 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 

### < 1 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 

### soundwaves awayfrom 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 1001ux). • 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. 

# 0 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 data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters.

# Atfachi~9cino''O~ta,ching thePropellers Use only DJI 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, 

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match the nutwith the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: Figure Attach On 

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### e~ Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

# 'b'l Unlock: Turn 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 cannottake off. • Handling the propellers with care. • Manuallytighten each ofthe propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure 

## tt is attached firmly. 

### Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

### Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlock the propellers.

**~** • 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. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellers or motors when they are spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.



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# & Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" P21 for more information

. OJI 

### Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1 . Battery Level Display: LEOs display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEOs 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%.1t is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. 

### Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stopswhen 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 (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to prevent over-discharge damage 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJf Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning messages and so on. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the aircraft's to the main controller. 

# & Refer to 

### Disclaimer and 

### Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

### Using the Battery

Powering ON/OFF Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will displaythe current battery level. Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 

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### Low Temperature Notice: 1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low temperature environments (those with air temperatures below S°C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight. 

### 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with 

### air temperatures below -1 0°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between 

# soc and -1 0°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 

### 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you applythe included insulation sticker to the battery in orderto prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature 

### 2?. environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

### 0 movement when this warning is triggered.



## ~ 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature exceeds

# soc before using it in the low temperature environment. S. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 20°C when in use. 

# Lt. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. 

### Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details.



## EE) The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below.



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When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. r=r=1 I.:.P For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the batterytab. Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for an extended period. 

## ,& • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: A14-1OOP 1 A) at the same time. otherwise the charger may overheat. • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or

remove a battery when it is powered on.

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After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range.



# Lt. OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused bythird-party chargers. :\}: Howto discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:



### 22 To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for 

### every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure the battery is working at its optimal. Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1's Battery Compartment and power it on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the OJI Pilot app to check battery level. Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer beturned on.

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# Remote Controller

The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote control.



# EI:J •Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. • Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode2. • Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. • Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

# & Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equ·lvalent to a soccer field) to prevent transmission interference.



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# ··-··. Powering OnAnd OffThe Remote Controller The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated bythe Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on your remote controller: 1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current battery level. 2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it.



### Charging Remote Controller Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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### Controlling Camera Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. [2] Playback Button Press to view images orvideos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. [4] Receding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default.


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# EI:l Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.



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Remote Controller (Mode 2) Moving the lett stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the taster the Inspire 1will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the lett stick to the lett or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick lett to rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. It the stick is centered, the Inspire 1will stay facing its current direction. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the taster the Inspire 1will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The Inspire 1will hover in place it the stick is centered. Push the stickfurther awayfrom the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and fasterflight. Moving the right stick control lett and right changes the aircraft's lett and right pitch. Push lett to fly lett and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight.

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### Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static.Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A mode. Figure.···•·······-·i**F~**

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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 bythe 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. 

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### Intelligent Orientation Control (/OC) is activated 

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### more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". 

### Transformation Switch 

### I RTH Button The Transformation Switch 

### JRTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below:

1. Raise: Raise the landing gearto its upper most position.



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# & Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing.


### RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.



### Connecting Mobile Device Tilt the Mobile Device Holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connectyour mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back ofthe remote controller.



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### Optimal Transmission Range The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed in the picture shown below:

**>'-~,,"<-** •,, Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position between the operator and the aircraftto achieve optimal transmission performance.

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

### Dual Controllers mode, 

### the "Master" remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple "slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal.

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### Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" remote controller bythrough the OJI Pilot app. Follow the steps belowfor setup: "Master'' Remote 

### Controller: 1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the OJI Pilot app. 2. Go to the Camera page, and tap rJJ:r. ,1

## 1llto enter the remote controller settings window. 3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller.
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The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

### 1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below.



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5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is succeed.



# & • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to "Master" in OJI Pilot app if you wish to linkthe remote controller to the aircraft. • Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to

the same aircraft.



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# Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the camera is seeing before you shootvideos and pictures is supported through the OJ I Pilot App. 

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store high-resolution video data.



# 0 Do not remove micro-SO card from the Inspire 1when it is powered on. 

### Camera Data Port Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or videos from the camera to your computer.



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# & Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the OJI Pilot app. For more information about howto use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

### NO Filter Attach an NO filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect.



### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing 

### you to capture stabilized images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the "Master-and-Slave" mode and set the remote controller to "Slave" state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the camera.



## .&, Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera.
Pan Control Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ yaw switching button. 3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list.



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### DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal Follow the steps belowto use OJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below.**~** ,ull**~** CL Safeto Fly (GPS)**1----'<>-------'--~~·~·-·,·**..**-~·-·····-····-~r··:.,·** j



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### Gimbal Operation Modes Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table belowfor details:



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# Lt. • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after powering up.



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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1's camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.



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# 8: The text nextto this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values. [2] GPS Signal Strength

**~.uU:** This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings 

# A CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. [4] System Status

**~10Fiy(Gf'S}** :This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator

__......... o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. [6] Remote Controller Signal

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### 11111 : This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength



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### current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings :: : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable 

### the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings 

## l!o- :Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on. Shutter • :Tapthis button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot or time-lapsed shooting modes.



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## @: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. Playback 

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### ~ :This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. [12] Flight Telemetry

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle ofthe boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. [13] Map Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Home Point Settings 

# 9 :Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off location, the remote controller's current position, orthe aircraft's current position as the Home Point. [15] Return to Home (RTH) 

# $ :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. [16] Gimbal Operation Mode Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information.



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### [i7] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

# ..1!±: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

### [i 8] Livestream 

# 0: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [19] Back 

## i\ :Tapto return to the main GUI.

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.



## Disboy~t}~i••;;';,··•,· Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".

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# Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location.

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. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 1 Om/s , snow, rain and smog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and GPS signal. 3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 6. The Inspire 1 cannotoperate within the polar areas in "P" mode.

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national 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 limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

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### Radius Limits Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the OJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.



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range automatically. 

### No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. The details of the No-FlyZones are explained below: Airport: (1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various size. (2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff Restricted Zone, inside ofwhich take-off and flight is prevented. (3) From R1 to R1 + 1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 65 teet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.



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Restricted Areas: (1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. (2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within this zone. The value of Rvaries depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the OJI Pilot app.

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1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO 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.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.



# 0 •DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. • DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones. • DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

### i. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status Indicator bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a solid green light.



### 49INSPIRE 1 User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.



# LiJ. If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration. 

## t); Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJl Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the compass. 

### When to Recalibrate 1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does notfly in straight lines.



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# ~~t9·:~~ffldi8~·;.,:;: Auto Take-off Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps belowto use auto take-off: 1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 3. Gothrough the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap".!.", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 5. Aircraft takes 

### offand hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.



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### INSPIRE 1 User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use auto-landing: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 2. Checkthe landing area condition before tapping 

# "±". to perform landing. 

### 3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically.

:\): Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first time. and automatically lower everytime it descendsto 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app.



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# Motor€·;r;;:,

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..·· Starting Motors The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion.

OR


### Stopping Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down

### <D. then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed. push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 

### 3 seconds. 

# ® OR



## Lt, Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair. otherwise the motors will be stopped.



### Take off/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft on open. flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device. then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly now. If it flashes yellow. it means Home Point is not recorded. and you should not take off. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the OJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed bythe Remote Controller.



# Lt • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch video tutorials aboutflight for more flight information.


### Video Suggestions 

### and Tips 1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the OJI Pilot app. JJ 3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 

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**~** 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny orwindless days. 5. Change camera settings to suityou. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 7. Push the sticks gentlyto make aircraft movements stable and smooth.



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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)
1. Howcan I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only. 

### 2. When will ground station functionality be available?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future firmware updates. 3. Is the camera's exposure automatic?

The exposure can be setto Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 4. Can I see the size 

### ofimagesthrough the app?

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

### 5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera?

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

# b 6. Doyou have an LCD monitor available forthe Inspire 1? No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comeswith a charger?

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. With the standard TB47 1 OOW charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

### 8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can setthe remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation program? There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 1 

### 0. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

### 11. Doesthe Inspire 

### 1 have a SD card included? The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now? Yes. 13. How big is the Inspire 1? Its length x heightx width dimensionswithoutthe propellers attached are 44x 30 x 45cm (17.3x 11.8 x 17.7in).



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14. What flight controller doesthe Inspire 1 use? The Inspire 

### I uses its own new flight controller. 15. Which motors and propellers doesthe Inspire 

### 1 come with? The Inspire 

### I uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of aircraft, do not adjustthe position of the screws on your own.

17. Failed to complete self-check? Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck.



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# Appendix

Aircraft Model

...._..-:.·:

.Weight(Battery Inclyde<:l} Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

### MaxAngular Velocity Max Tilt Angle Max AscentSpeed Max Descent Speed Max Speed Max Flight Altitude Max Wind SpE:J.edHesistance Max Flight Time Motor Model Propeller Model Indoor Hovering· Operating Temperature Range Diagonal Distance Dimensions



### Girnl:?~,······· Model Output Power (With Camera) Operating Current Angular Vibration Bange Mounting Controllable Range
Mechanical Range
Max Controllable Speed T600

Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m

.. - .·-.··.. :.·.

..Yaw· 150°/s.

4 m/s 

### 22 rn/s (A

### TTLmode, nowind) 4500m >10m/s

Approximately I 8 minutes DJI DJI 1345
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### [::D~blEld•·by default -10° to 40° C 559 to 581 mm 438x45ix301 mm
ZENMUSE X3

·· Static: 9 W; In Motion: 

### 1iW

Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA
Detachable Pitch:

**~goo** to +30°



## P~q: **~32oo** Pitch: 

### -I 25° to +45° Pan: ±330° Pitch: I

**20~/s** Pan: 180°/S



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Name 

### Model Total Pixels

.. . EffectiVe



### Pi~els Image Max Size ISO Range Electronic Shutter Speed FOV



### Wi~ld

# Of View)

...... :•..··••·· CMOS
Lens

Still Photography Modes

Video RecordingModes
Max Bitrate Of Video Storage



# Supportd~ [=ile Form8.ts
Supported SD Card Types Operating TemperatureRange Remote Controller Name

. .. Operating Frequency Transm'1tting Distance EIRP Video Output Port Power Supply Charging Dual User Capability


### 58 X3 FC350 12.76M 

# l2.4rV1 4000x3000 1o0-3206 (video) 1oo-1600



## (~hoto) 8 s to 1/8000 s Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 2drrlrrl (35mm



## formateqUiJ~Ient) f/2.8 fotus a(oo) 9 Elements in 9 gr()ups .·. ··Anti-distortiOn ·· Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse UHb (4K): 4o96x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

.FHD:



## 19~o)(1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

### ••



## ~D: **1280x720p24./~5/30/48/5o/6d**

60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG;bNG Video: MP4/fVlOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) Micro SD Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

C1



### 922.1M8z~927.7**MHz(J~pan** Only)

. 5.725L5.825 GHz;2.4bbL2.483 GHz ·. 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

. . . .. ··1od8m®9oom, i3<:l8rn®5.BG, 20dBiTl©2.4G

USB, Mini-HDMI

. ... <Built-in battery

DJI charger Host-and-Slave connectionMobile Device Holder Qutput Power Operating Temperature Range Storage

### Jen1peratur~ Range Charging Temperature Range ·Battery

Charger Model Voltage Rated Power

Name Model Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy Net Weight Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range

Max Charging Power 

## Battery. (dpti(lpal).·.. Name Model Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy Net Weight Operating Ten1perature Range Storage Temperature Range Charging Temperature Range Tablet or Smart Phone

-10° to 40° C Less th<m 3 months: -20° to45o C More than 3months: 22°tO 28° C 0-40° 

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A14-100P1A

100W
Intelligent Flight Battery

4500 mAh 22.2V LiPo 6S High voltage battery

570 g
Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C oo to 40° C 180

## w
Intelligent Flight Battery TB48 5700 mAh 22:8V .·· LiPo 6S 129.96Wh 670 g -10to 40° C Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C oo to 40°C INSPIRE 1 User tvlanual



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Max Charging Power Vision



## Po~Hiohing Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Environment Operating Range DJI



## ~iJp#App Mobile Device System Requirements

······.: · ....- SUpported Mobile Devices······ / 180W
Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

·. 5"500cm

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces

iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later *



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### experi~hce .

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

# -6' IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

### u co and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: :::J Q_ 

## :x:· :.:...·.·.
. ·..-:: Course Lock (CL)
Home Lock (HL)* Its f6f'\/Vard direction is pointingl6tile h6se direction when recording; which is



## fix~duntil **youre~retord** it or exitfrbm CL. Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from or near to the HP. Pointof Interest (PC)I)* Pointof



# lnt~t~st. Record



# ~pdir1f of interest(POI), the a:irc':ra:tt



# c~rl circle around the 

## POl, andthenose



## alw~ys pointst6 thePOI. :\): *Home Lock and Point of Interestfeature are coming soon. Prerequisites 

### of IOC Use the IOC feature under the following condition:
Modesiot: Course Lock Home Lock POl Using IOC 

# ·.··Gp§ enabled / >·.··· No Yes Yes None
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### <~Ill

**~.u** · >Plight DtstanceLitnits

. None Aircr8.tt

# c ;,.1om J HomePoint Aircraft < sm-soom l Point of Interest

Enable the IOC feature bytapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight Mode Switch to "F" mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature.



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Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

### Updating the Aircraft Firmware Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 1OOMB of free space on the SO card. Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ inspire-1). 2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SO card. Remove the SO card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SO card into the SO card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. Step 3- Update the Aircraft 1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin automatically after aircraft is powered on. 2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short pulse of "0-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "0---DD" beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. 3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. The update is successful if the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text "result: failed" is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

### Updating the Remote Controller Firmware Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update package file that is downloaded from the OJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is above 50%. Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SO card or USB thumb drive. 2. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the remote controller during the update. 2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is failed. Try upgrade again. 

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### Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the upgrade package files in your SO card. The upgrade will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft.



# & • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying 

### in the air. Only carry out firmware update when the aircraft is landed. • Be sure to updatethe remote controller's firmware to the latestversion afteryou upgradethe aircraft's

firmware. • The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote

controller and aircraft. • Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraftto sound or the

LED to blink during the update process. • Ensure there is only one firmware packagefile stored on your SO card. • Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft

and remote controllerfirmware updates. • Delete any automatically generated 

### txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SO card when updating multiple

remote controllers.



### FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

### Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 

### for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

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### INSPIRE 1 User Manual frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the intetference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio[TV technician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: (I) !'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, rneme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

### IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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