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Daniels, Nia (FAA)

From: joshua@weddingsinroanoke.com

Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 5:02 PM

To: Daniels, Nia (FAA)

Cc: Pappas, Rob (FAA); Pearson, Lakisha (FAA); Cooper, Thuy (FAA); Ferritto, Michelle (FAA)

Subject: RE: Request for Additional Information: Olde Dominion Services, Inc.

Thanks Nia for contacting me here. I have the listed information below regarding the drone for wedding videos and 

television productions. I will be adding this and the PDF's to the docket shortly. Thanks for reaching out and informing me 

here, I'm just a videographer and not by any means a legal person so its helpful to reach out to me with regards of 

additional information that you guys need. 

Thanks

Joshua 

 Describe the aircraft make and model for the proposed UAS operation. The description should 

include the following: size and whether the aircraft is fixed wing or rotorcraft.

The drone is a DJI Phantom Vision 2+ model, 2014 model. The size of the drone 

is 350mm x350mm by 190mm high, it is considered a rotorcraft or known as a 

quad-copter. 

 List the aircraft’s cruise speed. 

According to the manual the max speed of the aerial drone is 15 meters/second although it is not 

recommend. Max Ascent speed is 6 meters/second and max descent speed is 2 meters/second. 

Recommended cruising speed is 7 meters/second. 

 Provide information regarding the radio frequency spectrum. This information can be located in 

the aircraft manual.

 The drone radio frequency is listed as 5.728GHz-5.85 GHz 
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 Your petition references a pre-flight inspection. Describe the process used to determine if the 

UAS is airworthy and in safe condition for operation in the NAS.

Flight Environment Requirements 

 1.Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 

category 4, snow, rain and smog. 

 2.Fly in open fields as high buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard 

compass. 

 3.Keep the Phantom away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of 

water when in flight. 

 4.Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of 

electromagnetism, including base stations or radio transmission towers. 

 5.The Phantom cannot operate within the polar areas. 

 6.Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. 

Preflight Checklist 

 1.Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charged. 

 2.Propellers are mounted correctly. 

 3.Gimbal clamp has been removed. 

 4.Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn. 

 5.Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly. 

 6.Camera lens cap has been removed. 

 7.Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 

 8.Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

 9.Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

 10.DJI VISION App can connect to the camera. 

 Your petition references a flight manual and operating handbook, however they were not 

submitted for the record. Please provide a copy of the manuals.

 I will be adding both manuals to the docket shortly. Thanks! 

-------- Original Message -------- 

Subject: Request for Additional Information: Olde Dominion Services, 

Inc. 

From: <Nia.Daniels@faa.gov> 

Date: Wed, January 07, 2015 3:20 pm 

To: <Joshua@weddingsinroanoke.com> 

Cc: <rob.pappas@faa.gov>, <Lakisha.Pearson@faa.gov>, 

<Thuy.Cooper@faa.gov>, <Michelle.Ferritto@faa.gov> 

January 7, 2015
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Mr. Joshua Gabrielson

Olde Dominion Services, Inc. 

63 Jubals Pass

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Dear Mr. Gabrielson:

This letter is to inform you that the following information is missing from your petition (Docket 

No. FAA-2014-0946). This information is necessary for the Federal Aviation Administration to 

process your petition. Please submit the additional information to your docket at 

www.regulations.gov and submit any proprietary information to the FAA Headquarters or 

electronically via e-mail to nia.daniels@faa.gov.

 Describe the aircraft make and model for the proposed UAS operation. The description 

should include the following: size and whether the aircraft is fixed wing or rotorcraft.

 List the aircraft’s cruise speed. 

 Provide information regarding the radio frequency spectrum. This information can be 

located in the aircraft manual.

 Your petition references a pre-flight inspection. Describe the process used to determine 

if the UAS is airworthy and in safe condition for operation in the NAS.

 Your petition references a flight manual and operating handbook, however they were 

not submitted for the record. Please provide a copy of the manuals.

Please provide the additional information by January 21, 2015.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (202) 267-7626.

Sincerely,

Nia Daniels

Program Analyst
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Nia Daniels, ARM-108

Federal Aviation Administration

Office of Rulemaking, Airmen & Airspace Rules Division

800 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20591

PH: (202) 267 - 7626

Fax: (202) 267 - 5075

nia.daniels@faa.gov