1 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); C ooper, Thuy (FAA); Ferritto, Michelle (FAA) Subject: RE: Request for Additional Informat ion: Olde Dominion Services, Inc.

Thanks Nia for contacting me here. I have the listed info rmation below regarding the drone for wedding videos and television productions. I will be adding this and the PDF's to t he docket shortly. Thanks for reaching out and informing me here, I'm just a videographer and not by any means a legal pers on 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+ mode l, 2014 model. The size of the drone is 350mm x350mm by 190mm high, it is cons idered a rotorcraft or known as a quad-copter.

 List the aircraft’s cruise speed.

According to the manual the max speed of the aeria l 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 s pectrum. This information can be located in

the aircraft manual.

The drone radio frequency is listed as 5.728GHz

- 5.85 GHz2  Your petition references a pre-f light inspection. Describe the pr ocess 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 ob stacles, crowds, high voltage po wer lines, trees or bodies of water when in flight.

 4.Reduce the chance of electromag netic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base statio ns or radio transm ission 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 Exte nder 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. Pleas e provide a copy of the manuals.

I will be adding both manuals to t he 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>, <L akisha.Pearson@faa.gov>, <Thuy.Cooper@faa.gov>, <M ichelle.Ferritto@faa.gov>

January 7, 20153 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. Pl ease submit the additional in formation to your docket at www.regulations.gov and submit any proprietary inform ation to the FAA Headquarters or electronically via e-mail to nia.daniels@faa.gov

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 Describe the aircraft make and model for t he 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 fr equency 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. Pl ease provide a copy of the manuals.

Please provide the additional information by January 21, 2015.

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

Sincerely,

Nia Daniels Program Analyst4 Nia Daniels, ARM-108

Federal Aviation Administration Office of Rulemaking, Airme n & Airspace Rules Division 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 PH: (202) 267 - 7626 Fax: (202) 267 - 5075 nia.daniels@faa.gov