# May 21 , 2015 Exemption No. 11653 Regulatory Docket No. FAA – 20 15 – 0661 Ms. LaSheita Sayer ZoZo Group, LLC 700 East 24 th Avenue , Suite 2 Denver, CO 80205 Dear Ms. Sayer : This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends. By letter dated March 13, 2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of ZoZo Group, Inc. ( hereinafter petitioner or operator ) for an exemption . The exemption would all ow the petitioner to operate an unmanned ai rcraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial imagery documentation of highway construction projects . See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA des cribing the proposed operations and the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption . The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publ ishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner . Airworthiness Certification The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom FC40 P330 . The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, C ertification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates . In accordance with the statutory criteria

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provided in Sec tion 333 of P ublic Law 112 − 95 in reference to 49 U . S . C . § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 14 CFR part 21 , C ertification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H — Airworthiness Certificates , and any associated noise certification and testing requirem ents of part 36, is not necessary. The Basis for Our Decision You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection . The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption No s . 11062 to Astraeus Aerial ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. ( see Docket No. FAA − 2014 − 0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Lab s , Inc. ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in ad dition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that —  They are similar in all material respects to rel ief previously requested in Grant of Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 ;  The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 also apply to the situation you present; and  A grant of exemption is in the public interest. Our Decision In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, ZoZo Group, LLC is granted an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and ( c ), 61.101(e)(4 ) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a) , 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allo w the petitioner to operate a UAS to perfo rm aerial data collection . This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below. Conditions and Limitations In this grant of exemption, ZoZo Group, LLC is hereafter referred to as the operator.

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Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption. 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom FC40 P330 when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption . 2. Operations for the purpose of closed - set motion picture and television fil ming are not permitted. 3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. 4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL. 5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA - issued airman medical certificate or U. S. driver’s license. 6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintain s VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times ; e lectronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for t he duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO. 7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this g rant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitatio ns in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operat or may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The

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operator must also present updat ed and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FA A’s UAS Integration Office (AFS− 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS opera tion or flight characteristics, e.g. , replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property. 9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is i n a condition for safe operation. 10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre - flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre - flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. , inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a con dition for safe flight. 11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manu facturer safety bulletins. 13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Col u mbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal G overnment. The PIC must also meet the flight revi ew requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuver s and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs

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(traini ng, proficiency, and experience - building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, train ing operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During traini ng, proficiency, and experience - building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with ap propriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under specia l visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the a irport symbo l as denoted on the current FAA - published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport mana gement must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS sign al, the UA must return to a pre - determined location within the pr ivate or controlled - access property. 19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least 5 minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater. 21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be cond ucted in accordance with an ATO - issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if i t intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA . 22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N− Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

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23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 a nd 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 24. The UA must remain clear and giv e way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicle s, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons ; and b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehic les or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard. The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption. 27. All operations shall be conducted over private or control led - access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FA A's UAS Integration Office (AFS− 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov . If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed - set motion picture and television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply. 29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption.

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30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the a rea of proposed filming. The 3 - day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following: a. Dates and times for all flights; b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption; c. Name and phone number of th e person responsible for the on - scene operation of the UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N− Number of UAS to be used; e. Name and certificate number of UAS PI Cs involved in the aerial filming; f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request; g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation. 31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the exemption holder’s MPTOM. Unless otherwise specified in this grant of e xemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91. This exemption terminates on May 31, 2017 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely, /s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service

# March 13, 2015 U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 FAA registration number: N5318Z Re: Petition for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation regulations from 14 C.P.R. Part 21; 14 C.P.R. 61.113(a)-(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b)(2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)-(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a)-(b). Dear Sir or Madam Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and 14 C.P.R. 11, ZoZo Group, LLC herein referred to as "Applicant," a public relations firm specializing in public information and communication on state-owned construction projects, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FAR") to allow commercial operation of its small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UAS"), so long as such operations are conducted within the conditions and limitations outlined in the following petition

or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 3 3 3. Approval of this exemption would thereby be consistent with the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "

... establish requirements for the

safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. Regards, LaSheita Sayer ZoZo Group, LLC ZoZo Group, 

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Table of Contents 1. THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT IS:

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2. REGULATIONS FROM WHICH THE EXEMPTION IS REQUESTED ARE:

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3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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4. PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATIONS

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5. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

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6. SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

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14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates; 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a)(1)

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14 C.F.R. 45.23(b)- Display of Markings

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14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a)-(b)- Private Pilot privileges and limitations; Pilot in Command (PIC)

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14 C.F.R. 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness

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14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft

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14 C.F.R. 91.103- Preflight action

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14 C.F.R. 91.109- Flight Instruction

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14 C.F. R. 91.119- Minimum safe altitudes: General..

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14 C.F.R. 91.121- Altimeter settings

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14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

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14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a)-(b)- Civil Aircraft; Certifications Required

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14 C.F.R. 91.405, 14 C.F.R. 91.407, 14 C.F.R. 91.409, 14, C.F.R. 91.417- Inspections, Maintenance required, Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding or Alteration, Maintenance Records

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7. ZOZO GROUP'S SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR ITS UAS

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14 C.P.R. 21 14 C.P.R. 45.23(b) 14 C.P.R. 61.113 (a)-(b) 14 C.P.R. 91.7 (a) 14 C.P.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.P.R. 91.103 14 C.P.R. 91.109 14 C.P.R. 91.119 14 C.P.R. 91.121 14 C.P.R. 91.151(a) 14 C.P.R. 91.203 (a)-(b) 14 C.P.R. 91.405 (a) 14 C.P.R. 91.407 (a) (1) 14 C.P.R. 91.409 (a) (2) 14 C.P.R. 91.417 (a)-(b) 

# 3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY The P ederal Aviation Act grants the P AA authority to issue exemptions to any regulations made pursuant to this title under 49 U.S.C. §44701(f), should the exemption be deemed to be in the public interest. Section 333(b) of the Reform Act gives guidance in determining whether a UAS may operate safely within the National Airspace System (NAS) without creating hazard to the user or

the public. The factors to be considered under this subsection are:

• The size, weight, speed, and operational capability of the UAS;

• Whether the operation of the UAS will be in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and

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4. PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATIONS Applicant is a public relations firm specializing in the management of public information services on public works projects, primarily through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Applicant's role on these projects is to provide accurate and timely information to the taxpaying public of Colorado regarding government funded construction projects. Applicant serves on public works projects throughout the State of Colorado and is typically involved in 25 to 35 public information projects each year, each requiring weekly or monthly progress imaging. Due to the limited ground-level accessibility of construction sites,

one challenge Applicant has encountered is the inability to fully demonstrate the effective

use of taxpayers' dollars through ground level imaging. Applicant also proposes to use the UAS to enhance the safety of its team that document

the progress of each construction project. The UAS will substantially improve safety conditions for Applicant's team by allowing members to remain a safe distance from traffic

and construction equipment while documenting the progress of each construction project.

In order to more safely and effectively illustrate the progress on public works projects, Applicant requests exemptions from FAR provisions concerning the commercial use of civil aircraft in the national airspace (NAS). Granting this exemption will help provide improved public information regarding highway construction and improve safety conditions for Applicant's employees. 5. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS The following conditions and limitations, to which Applicant agrees to be bound, provide for

at least an equivalent level of safety to operations under the current regulatory scheme. The conditions and limitations proposed for the commercial operation of the UAS owned and operated by Applicant are as follows:

1. The U AS will weigh less than fifteen pounds, including payload.

2. Flights will operate at speeds of less than 40 knots

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 10 minutes or less.

4. Flight time, date, and location will be recording before and after each operation.

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# 5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL.

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# Operations will occur during normal Visual Flight Rule Meteorological Conditions

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# UAS Pilot will be Pilot in Command (PIC).

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# Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the PIC who will keep the UAS within his
visual line of sight at all times. One or more Visual Observers may also be present for operations, if determined necessary by the PIC.

9. The PIC will be trained in flight operations and safety procedures as detailed in the submitted flight operations and procedures manual.

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# The PIC will hold at least a current third-class medical certificate.

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# Notification to stakeholders will be delivered prior to the scheduled flight operations. Stakeholders will be identified in accordance with the public information specifications set

forth by the public entity for each project. Notification may be provided on the flyers distributed to notify such stakeholders of the project start.

12. The UAS will be programmed to return to a pre-determined location within the secure perimeter and land should the UAS lose communications or GPS signal.

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# The PIC will complete a customized UAS flight course, to be commissioned and designed

by a professional instructor. 14. 

# Operations will not take place over densely populated areas or within five miles of an airport. The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from a moving vehicle.

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# Prior to proposed operations, the PIC will have completed UAS training described above

and will have logged at least one successful takeoff and landing in the proceeding 90 days

with the UAS to be used in the proposed operations in order to ensure that the UAS is in
good operating condition. 16. 

# The PIC will land the UAS prior to battery levels dropping below the manufactures' recommended minimum level for safe operations.

17. An integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) on the UAS which allows the UAS to hover

and land safely if communication with remote control pilot is lost will be initiated prior to all operations. Because Applicant plans to use this small aircraft in low-speed, low-altitude operations only
under normal weather conditions within the VLOS of the pilot, the operation of the aircraft by

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### Applicant in the National Airspace System will not pose a threat to public safety and should be exempted from the regulations listed above.


### 6. SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates; 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a)(1) ZoZo Group's UAS is a DJI Phantom FC40 P330 rotorcraft, weighing less than fifteen pounds, including payload. 

### It carries no hazardous or flammable materials, is unmanned, and operates at speeds of no more than 40 knots. The aircraft can hover and move in a vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously and is equipped with remote link failsafe including a "return to home" feature. Flight operations will only take place in a predetermined and limited area during normal weather conditions and always within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the Pilot in Command (PIC). All operations will fall within Class G airspace, under 400 feet AGL. Applicant therefore seeks complete relief from this Section.



### 14 C.F .R. 45.23(b)

- Display of Markings The size of the DJI Phantom UAS makes it impossible to mark the aircraft in accordance

with Section 45.23(b). Labeling areas of the aircraft is unnecessary because the UAS will have

no entrance, cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. Applicant therefore seeks complete relief from this Section. 

### 14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a)-(b)- Private Pilot privileges and limitations; Pilot in Command (PIC)

14 C.F.R. 61.113 restricts a person with a private pilot's certificate from being the PIC in

a commercial flight. Due to the size and weight of Applicant's UAS, the condition that no passengers or pilot will be carried on board, and the condition that no property will be transported, Applicant proposes an alternative requirement for the PIC of their UAS.

The limited size, weight, and operational capacity of the DJI Phantom in combination with

the restrictions on use detailed above eliminates the need for a commercial pilot with theindepth aeronautical knowledge required in commercial pilot licensure. The limited capacity of the battery in the DJI Phantom UAS restricts the overall flight time of the aircraft. The DJI

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# Manufacturer suggests that the maximum battery life is between 15-18 minutes. Applicant proposes a limitation on flight time to ensure that the UAS retains enough charge to safely land

and make any emergency maneuvers. In light of the estimated battery life, no flights shall go longer than 10 minutes per battery charge or shall use more than 80% of battery life during each
flight operation. Additionally, the DJI UAS is also equipped with failsafe modes to alert the operator when battery life is no longer able to support the continued flight of the UAS. Page 15

of the FOPM explains emergency battery procedures for this DJI Phantom UAS. An equivalent

level of safety provided by the regulations in 14 C.F .R. 61.113 ( a)-(b) can be achieved by pairing

a basic aeronautical understanding along with a customized UAS-specific training program designed for Applicant's specific use of the UAS. Given the unique operational capabilities and
safety features of Applicant's UAS, Applicant proposes that the PIC not be required to hold a commercial pilot certification. Instead, Applicant proposes its operators should be required to:

• Complete a customized UAS flight school course, to be commissioned and designed by a professional instructor.

• Be trained in flight operations and safety procedures as detailed in the submitted flight operations and procedures manual.

• Have logged at least one successful takeoff and landing in the proceeding 90 days with

the U AS to be used in the proposed operations in order to ensure that the U AS is in good operating condition.

• Complete the checklist provided in the FOPM prior to operation.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness. The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. In light of the size, features, and nature of proposed use, Applicant seeks complete
relief from this section. Applicant proposes a pre-flight inspection checklist to be completed prior to each flight operation in place of such airworthiness certificates which will include:

• Checking battery condition and levels in both the transmitter and UAS.

• Establishing communication between the transmitter and UAS.

• A visual check for power lines, antennas and other overhead objects.

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### • Evaluation of wind and weather conditions.



### 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft.
The applicant proposes that all materials suggested in 14 C.P.R.§ 91.9(b), § 91.203(a)

and (b),§ 47.3(b)(2), and 47.31(c) be available at the ground station within reach of the PIC during flight operations. Because the manufacturer of the DJI phantom does not have anFAAapproved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, a supplementary customized Flight Operations and Procedures Manual (FOPM) will be created by Applicant. Applicant will thus satisfy the intent of the regulation. 

### 14 C.F.R. 91.103- Preflight action The pre- flight checklist proposed above, to be included in the FOPM, will provide an equivalent level of safety to that provided by the regulations in this section. Before each flight,

the PIC will perform all pre- flight check items listed above including reviewing weather, checking battery levels, aircraft performance data, and estimates of landing and takeoff distances. 

### 14 C.F.R. 91.109- Flight Instruction This Section provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. By its design, UAS do not include dual controls or any type of throw-over controls to aid

in flight instruction. However, because the transmitter is hand-held, an instructor can take over control of the UAS easily by simply handing the controller to the instructor. This will provide an equivalent level of safety as the dual-control feature provides in commercial aircraft during training and instruction. 

### 14 C.F. R. 91.119- Minimum safe altitudes: General Due to the size and speed of Applicant's UAS, the device may be operated at less than

the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this Section. The regulation states that over populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle,

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# or structure. Since the typical photo assignment would be photography of unopened intersections
and/or roads, it may become necessary to operate at distances closer than 500 feet. Due to the
small size and weight of the UAS and the type of locations it will be flying over, operating the device at a closer proximity would not adversely affect public safety or national security. Also

the UAS will not carry a pilot or any passengers and will also not store any types of flammable

or hazardous liquids on board therefore greatly reducing any potential harm.

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# equivalent level of safety to that achieved by this provision will be achieved in Applicant's proposed operations given the size, weight, and speed of the UAS as well as the nature of the proposed use of the UAS. The majority of flight operations will take place over closed construction sites and other sparsely populated areas. No flight will be taken without notice to identifiable stakeholders.


# 14 C.F.R. 91.121- Altimeter settings The DJI Phantom does not have a barometric altimeter. Instead, the device has a GPS altitude read out. Applicant seeks complete relief from this Section. An equivalent level of
safety will be achieved by use of the GPS altitude indicator to confirm the altitude of the launch

site shown before flight, pursuant to the FOPM Manual and Safety Check list.



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# § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane under
VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel

to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed- (1) During the

day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes." Due to the specifications of the DJI Phantom its battery does not allow for flights longer

than 15 minutes. Given that flight operations will typically be completed in 7-10 minutes, requiring a reserve of30 minutes of power would be impractical for Applicant's UAS. Further,

the intention in the proposed operations of the UAS is to photograph/video record areas which typically under three miles in length in a very short period of time.

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### 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a)-(b)- Civil Aircraft; Certifications Required
The regulation provides in part: (a) Except as provided in§ 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within

it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate

....

(2) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. Because Applicant's UAS weighs less than fifteen pounds and lacks the capacity to carry

any additional materials, aside from its battery and the attached camera; in order to achieve an equivalent level of safety the applicant proposes that the paperwork required by 91.203 to be located at the ground station, immediately accessible to the PIC.



### 14 C.F.R. 91.405, 14 C.F.R. 91.407, 14 C.F.R. 91.409, 14, C.F.R. 91.417- Inspections, Maintenance required, Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding

or Alteration, Maintenance Records Section 91.405(a) requires, in pertinent part, that an aircraft operator or owner shall have

the aircraft inspected and shall, between required inspections, have any deficiencies repaired. Section 91.407(a)(l) prohibits, in pertinent part, any person from operating an aircraft

that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless it has

been approved for return to service by a person authorized under Section 43.7. Section 91.409(a)(2) prescribes, in pertinent part, that no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding year, it has had an inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) and (b) prescribes, in pertinent part, that records of maintenance must

be kept. ZoZo Group. llC Petition for Exemption

- Requests for UAS Page 10 of 12

### ZoZo



# An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because Applicant's small UAS is very limited in

size and will carry a small payload consisting only of a camera, and operate only in restricted
areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise, the UAS can land immediately and

will never exceed an altitude of 400 feet AGL. Further, because there is no certified inspection facility for the DJI Phantom UAS, it is impossible for Applicant to comply with these regulations. ZoZo Group, 

## LLC Petition for Exemption Requests for UAS Pagel! of 12ZoZo 

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## 7. ZOZO GROUP'S SUMMARY OF REQUESTS FOR ITS UAS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Pursuant to 14 C.P.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 C.P.R. Parts 21- Subpart H; 14 C.P.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R 61.113 (a)-(b); 14 C.P.R. 91.7 (a);

14 C.P.R. 91.9 (b) (2); 14 C.P.R. 91.103; 14 C.P.R. 91.109; 14 C.F. R. 91.119; 14 C.P.R. 91.121;

14 C.P.R.§ 91.151(a); 14 C.P.R. 91.203 (a)-(b); 14 C.P.R. 91.405 (a); 14 C.P.R. 91. 407 (a) (1);

14 C.P.R. 91.409 (a) (2); 14 C.P.R. 91.417 (a) -(b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (55lbs or less) for aerial imagery documentation of highway construction projects. Approved commercial flight operations would result in more comprehensive and effective public information provided to drivers and the tax-paying public of Colorado regarding construction projects in the state. Additionally, approval of this exemption would help increase public safety by making project documentation protocol safer. Current procedures endanger the
safety of Applicant's team by requiring team members to enter potentially unsafe construction
zones to document progress. Applicant's use of a UAS will allow to more accurately and safely capture high resolution images of project progress. The size, weight, and limited operational capabilities of the DJI Phantom UAS owned by Applicant provide no substantial risks to the integrity or safety of the NAS and poses no threat to national security. The U AS will not carry any passengers or a pilot, will not contain any flammable or hazardous materials, and will always operate in Class G airspace at speeds lower

than 40 knots. Along with the physical features of the UAS itself, the procedures imposed by this exemption create a level safety that is equivalent or greater than the safety provided by current regulations. ZoZo Group, LLC Petition for Exemption -Requests for UAS Page 12 of 12LDJIPhantomFlightOperationslandProceduresManualPre-flightInstruction&OperationsCheckListAircraftandTransmitterSpecractionsPHANTOMQuickStartv1.7ZoZoGroup,LLCFAARegistration:N5318ZSpecifactions of the Aircraft Parameters Range Operating Temperature - 10oC to 50oC Power Consumption 3.12 w Supported Battery Only 3S LiPo
Take Off Weight < 1200g Hovering Accuracy Vertical: .8m. Horizontal: 2.5m

Max. Yaw Angular Velocity 200 o/s Max. Tilt Angle 35°
Max Ascent/ Descent speed 6 m/s (11.66 knots)

Max Flight Velocity 10 m/s (19.45 knots) Diagonal Distance 350mm Weight 670g **Weig~~("Yith** Battery) 800g Transmitter Specfications Parameters Range Working Frequency 2.4 GHz ISM Control Channel Numbers of Transmitter 7 Communication Distance 1000m Receive Sensitivity (1% PER) > -100 dBm Working Current/Voltage 52 mA@6V

4 AA Batteries required

# DJI Phantom 

# Flight Operations and Procedures Part 1 

# Pre-flight Instruction Before powering up the OJ/ Phantom Make sure batteries in transmitter are good Make sure OJ/ 35 LiPo battery is fully charged Make sure Control Mode switch 51 is in GPS mode Make sure IOC Switch 52 is in off postion Before each flight in new area make sure that OJ/ copter has been properly calibrated
Make sure to first switch on the remote transmitter then power on the OJ/ Phantom before takeoff
Make sure to power off the multi rotor first then switch off the transmitter after landing Aircraft camera shouldd face away from pilot before takeoff



## 1. 

# Switch power switch to ON position on remote transmitter

2 

# 0. Power on the Aircraft


## 7. 43. Wait about 1 to 2 minutes for LED indicator light to be flashing green only

(a rapidly blinking green light 4 times in a row means the home point has been set)

4. Make sure that Control Mode Switch Sl is switched all the way up to GPS mode

and LED indicator on Dji phantom air system is flashing only green

5. When Control mode switch S1 is in GPS mode on trasmitter and the LED indiator

on the DJI Phantom airsystem is flashing green only motor start up and take off phase may begin.

DJI Phantom Flight Operations and Procedures Part 2 Motor Start Up and Take off Phase

1. When Control mode switch Sl is in GPS mode on trasmitter and the LED indiator on the DJI Phantom airsystem

pull both joysticks to the corners in one of the demonstrated ways.

2. This will power on the DJI Phantom engine, propellers should be spinning but DJI phantom airsystem should stil

3. To initiate take off push the left joystick (throttle) up past 70% so the DJi takes off quickly and smoothly from H
(Don't Hesitate! Make sure you give the copter adequate throtle to get off the ground,

if you are too soft with the throttle on take off the Dji phantom will flip)

4. Once off the ground allow the DJI Phantom quadcopter to hover at about 10ft AGL for around 25 seconds to 31

{This allows IMU to warm up)
5. After the DJI Phantom is in the air make sure the Control mode switch Sl switch remains in GPS mode for the d

(If copter is driffting drastically or flying iradically land copter immidiately and begin to trouble shoot)

{If copter begins to flash red only slowly land the copter and begin trouble shooting)

6. Flights should last no longer than 8 minutes, When flight has been completed bring copter to a resonable landir

7. After copter is on the ground power off motor by using the same command as the start up, pull both joysticks i1

8. Never power down transmitter before powering off the DJI Phantom air sytemDJI Phantom Flight Operation Checklist Aerial/ Ground Phantom Pre-Flight Post Takeoff Checklist Pre Land Checklist Post Land Checklist D Weather Forecast D Airports/ Airspace D Flight Plan Hazards D Emergency Plan D Battery charge-100% D Router charge -100% D Router-ON D Controller-On D Toggle Switches-FULL UP
0 Rotor Blades- INSTALLED D sUAS Antenna- CHECK D sUAS Visual Inspection-CHECK
D Gimbal Lock/ Lens Cap
0 sUAS Battery- INSERTED D sUAS power- ON D Camera- ON & connected D Satellite Connection D Switch 51 toggle 5+ to intiate calibration (Yellow)

D Rotate Horizontally 360 degree (Green)

D Turn nose down, rotate 360 degrees (Flashing Green)

D Set on level surface D Clear area D Start rotor blades D Initiate takeoff sequencing

0 Hover ten feet AGL-CONFIRM CONTROL

D All sticks operate correctly in hover-Verified

D Camera-FULL UP D Video recording-STOP
0 Landing Zone- CLEAR D Hover to Landing D Landing area CLEAR
0 Images COMPLETE D PowerOFF D Battery- Removed D Transmitter- OFF D Router-OFF D Notify Tower/ CTAF- end of operation

### For NAZA-M Firmware V3.12


## & Assistant Software V2.12 Thank you for purchasing our product. Please visit the DJI website, PHANTOM section to confirm if the printed manual

is the latest one according to the manual version. If not, please download and refer to the latest manual.
Please read the entire manual strictly and follow these steps to use you product. The manual will get you ready to fly by

doing simple operations. You can get an advanced manual from DJI website to learn more about PHANTOM, for example, configuring parameters by connecting to assistant software, changing the transmitter to Model, matching frequency between the transmitter and the receiver, etc. Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade and parameter configuration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0 version.
Note: The built-in autopilot system is NAZA-M; you can obtain the current NAZA-M Firmware Version according to the Assistant Software. If you ever upgrade your NAZA-M Firmware, please carefully read the corresponding NAZA-M
release note and NAZA-M quick start guide. ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.ContentCONTENT..................................................................................................................................................2DISCLAIMER&WARNING.................................................................................................................3CAUTIONSFORPRODUCTUSE.....................................................................................................4TRADEMARKS..........................................................................................................................................4BATTERYUSAGE&CHARGINGCAUTIONS............................................................................5INTHEBOX...............................................................................................................................................6REQUIREDITEMS...................................................................................................................................6INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................7AIRCRAFT&TRANSMITTERBASICOPERATION...................................................................8BEFOREFLYING.....................................................................................................................................9FLIGHTTEST............................................................................................................................................13THEFLOWCHARTOFFAILSAFEANDHOWTOREGAINCONTROL.......................14LOW-VOLTAGEALERT......................................................................................................................15LEDDESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................15SPECIFICATIONSOFTHEAIRCRAFT.........................................................................................16©2012-2013DJIInnovations.AllRightsReserved.21

## Disclaimer 

# & Warning Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the PHANTOM. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. 

### THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE AGEOF18. PHANTOM is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience, only if it is powered normally and in a

good working condition. Despite the PHANTOM having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend

users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all connections are good, and keep
children and animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and parameter setup. DJI Innovations accepts

no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following conditions: 

### 1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and

any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability.

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations.

3. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident.

4. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.

5. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts.

6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake DJI products.

7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment.

8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.

9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low- voltage protection alert is triggered.

10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil, sand

and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the main components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).

11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interference area,

radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy sight, and

poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable for operating.

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day or windy (more than moderate breeze),

snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc.

13. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc.

14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of aircraft. 15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers.

16. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of DJI Innovations liability. ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

## 31Cautions for Product Use Before use of the product, please accept some flight training (Using a simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from a professional person, etc.). Check that all parts of the multi-rotor are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with aging or broken parts.
Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight. Make sure the rotation direction of each propeller is correct. Do not get close to or even touch the working motors and propellers to

avoid serious injury. Do not over load the multi-rotor (should be less than 1200g). Make sure that the transmitter battery and flight battery are fully charged.

Try to avoid interference between the remote control transmitter and other wireless equipment.
Make sure to switch on the transmitter first, then power on the multi-rotor before takeoff! Power off the multi-rotor first, then switch off the transmitter after landing!
The fast rotating propellers of PHANTOM will cause serious damage and injury. Always fly the multi-rotor 3m or
above away from you and unsafe conditions, such as obstacles, crowds, high-voltage lines, etc. FLY RESPONSIBLY. All parts must be kept out of the reach of children to avoid CHOKE HAZARD; if a child accidentally swallows any

part you should immediately seek medical assistance. Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. Otherwise it may damage the compass module

and lead the aircraft to work abnormally or even be out of control.

If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact a DJI Authorized Dealer. Trademarks DJI and PHANTOM are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this
manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any

form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to

the use of the product or information contained herein. ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 41

# Battery Usage 

# & Charging Cautions

1. Do not put the battery into water; store the battery in a cool and dry environment.

2. Only use the correctly specified batteries

3. Batteries must be kept out of the reach of children; if a child accidentally swallows the battery you should immediately seek medical assistance.

4. Do not use or store the battery near fire.

5. Battery should be charged with proper standard charger.

6. Do not connect the battery reversed in positive and negative terminals in the charger or equipment.

7. Do not connect the battery directly to the wall plugs or vehicle-mounted socket.

8. Do not put the battery into a fire or heat the battery.

9. Do not let the battery terminals (+and-) touch together to cause short-circuit.

10. Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects.

11. Do not hit or throw the battery.
12. Do not weld the battery terminals together.

13. Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stomp on the battery.

14. Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
15. Do not use or store the battery in extreme heat environments, such as direct sunlight or in the car in hot weather. Otherwise, the battery will overheat, may cause fire (or self-ignite), this will affect the performance of the battery,
shorten the service life of the battery.
16. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic areas, otherwise the electronic protection may be damaged which

may cause a hazard. 17. If you get the battery electrolyte leakage into your eyes, don't rub, first wash your eyes with clean water then seek
medical assistance immediately. If not handled in a timely manner, eyes could be damaged.

18. Do not use the battery when it emits an odour, high temperature, deformation, change in colour or other abnormal phenomena; if the battery is in use or charging, you should stop charging or using immediately.

19. If the battery terminal gets dirty, please clean it with a dry cloth before using. Otherwise it will cause a poor contact, thus causing energy loss or inability to charge.
20. Discarded battery could lead to a fire; you should completely discharge the battery and wrap the output terminal

with insulating tape before discarding. ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

# 51IntheBoxAircraftTransmitterFrameforCameraIPropellersUSBCableScrewPackage(tvl3x6)/-[JReauiredItemsPhillipsScrewdriver5#AABatteries/D©2012-2013DJIInnovations.AllRightsReserved.IILandingGear(withCompassModule)AssistantWrenchIIAccessorya61

## Introduction The PHANTOM is an ali-in-one small Quad Copter designed for multi-rotor enthusiasts. Before shipping from the factory, it has been configured and fully tested, which means you have no configuration to do.

• Built-in -/ NAZA-M Autopilot System (Refer to NAZA·IY1 manual for details)
-/ GPS & Compass Module
-/ R/C Receiver -/ Power System for Flight
-/ LED Indicator -/ USB Interface (in the Battery Compartment)

• Function -/ A TTI./GPS A 

### TTl. Mode
-/ Intelligent Orientation Control

-/ Enhanced Fail-Safe -/ Low-Voltage Alert

• Camera Frame (For GoPro)

• Takeoff Weight:<l200g **Antenna-~----~-------~~·** IOC **Switch-~~----'"1** 52 CL HL **Joystick~·** 

### Yaw **Power~-- Motor~-~--**  ------.. 

# ~~ Direction **LED~-­** Green LED **lndicator~--~~----­** Receiver **Antenna-----------~----** Camera

Mo;;;:;:;

____ __. -/ 

### Control Mode -/



### !Switch 

# I

51 f)GPS


# I

'1'::lATTI -/ !;::\ ATTI -/ -/ -/ -/ **---~~~-~-~~** -Adhesive Tape **--------------~~--Landing** Gear **-------~--~--~-compass** Working Frequency: 2.4GHz ISM Control Channel Numbers of Transmitter: 7 Communication Distance: lOOOm Receiver Sensitivity(l%PER): 

### > -lOOdBm Power Consumption of Transmitter:< 20dBm Working Current/Voltage: 52 mA@6V AA Battery (5#): 4 Required ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

## 71Aircraft & Transmitter Basic Operation Definitions
• Stick neutral position and stick released means the stick ofT ransmitter is pushed to the central position.

• Command Stick means the stick ofT ransmitter is oushed awav from the central Aircraft GPS A TTl. A TTl. A TTl. (Nanual or Failsafe is selectable GPS A TTl. Mode/ A TTl. Mode Throttle stick is for aircraft up& down control. The aircraft will hold

the height automatically if the stick is centered. You should Push

the throttle stick to the neutral position to take-off the multi-rotor. Note that the stick returns to the central position when released

for the transmitter V3.5. For the version below 3.5, the stick cannot hold Yaw stick is for aircraft rudder control. Command stick controls the angular velocity of the aircraft, with

the maximum rudder angular velocity of 200• /s. Left stick command gives counter clock-wise rotation of the aircraft, & vice versa. Roll stick is for aircraft left/right control and Pitch front/back control. Command stick controls the angle aircraft. Stick neutral position is foro·, its endpoint is 35 •.
and pitch sticks return to the central position when released.

• In GPS Mode, the aircraft will when sticks released.

• In A TTl. Mode, the aircraft will keep attitude stabilizing horizontal position (different from hover in GPS Mode). 3-position switch (Sl) on the Transmitter for mode control. after Compass Module connection and Compass calibration, GPS

A TTl. Mode is available. Otherwise, all switch positions are for

A TTl. Mode. Pay attention because the GPS A TTl. Mode is dependent on the number of GPS satellites acquired by the main controller. Refer to the LED Indicator. When GPS signal has been
lost for 3s, system enters ATTI. Mode automatically. You can enable the Manual Mode or FailSafe (also known as One-key ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 81

# Before Flying 

# l·· II!. 

## the Transmitter Batteries

l. Open the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter.

2. Install 4x AA battery (5#) in accordance with the+/- pole.

3. Close the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter

.



# • • Risk of explosion if replaced by an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

• Remove the batteries after use.

• When the voltage is lower than 4V, the transmitter 

## will alarm with sound of 

## "BB

............ ", please change the batteries. 

# 2 Battery Charging - LiPo Battery Please use the full charged battery of 3S LiPo. (Recommended parameters: 733496- 2200MAH-20C - ll.lV.)


# 3. 1. First prepare the aircraft and the propellers (original 8-inch).

2. Assemble the propellers (the side with rotary mark facing up) to the aircraft. Make sure the rotary mark on the propeller is the same as the mark on the frame arm. The arrow's direction stands for the rotating direction of the
motors. 

## 3. nuts. ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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## 4. Mount the Landing Gear with the Compass Module if Required

If the GPS A TTl. Mode is desired, you must first mount the landing gear which contains the Compass Module.

1. Prepare the aircraft and the landing gear.

2. Mount the landing gear with the Compass Module to the right part (shown as the following chart); make sure the

5-pin cable is through the hole of the landing gear. Fix the landing gear with screws (M3x6), and then connect the

5-pin cable to the Compass Module.

3. Mount the other landing gear to the left part.

4. Fix the antenna and the 5-pin cable on both landing gear by using the white adhesive tape. Landing Gear Mounting Compass Module Connecting

• When flying, please make sure the compass module is stationary and firm.

• If the Landing Gear with the compass module mount on has been deformed, please replace it with a new one and
mount it as the procedures above.

• The compass module is not waterproof, and not anti-oil.



# • 5. Turn on the Transmitter the IOC and Control Mode switch to the top position.

2. Turn on the power switch of the Transmitter ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights 10 I

# 6. Power on the Aircraft

1. Place the aircraft on the ground

2. Open the battery compartment cover of the aircraft.

3. Put the battery into the compartment with the power cord facing outward.

4. Connect the battery and aircraft by the power lead and make sure the ESC's work properly. (Correct sound)

5. Keep the sticks of the Transmitter and the Aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished **(EU~t®~Ut<tee<teeee** 

### ).

6. Put the power cable into the battery compartment.

7. Close the battery compartment cover.

8. The LED may blink Yellow 4 times quickly(®®®®). Start motor is disable during LED blinking Yellow 4 times quickly(®®®®), as the system is warming up.

• After the system start and self-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Yellow and Green continually, that
means the ltviU data is abnormal. The PHANTOM will not work, please connect to the Assistant Software and
follow the tips to do operation. If it blinks red and yellow lights alternately that means the compass error is too big, it can be caused by the following three cases. Please connect to the Assistant Software,

select the "tools" tab and follow the tips of the "ltviU Calibration" to do operation.

1. There are ferromagnetic substance around; first make sure that the compass has been calibrated correctly, you

can

lift the aircraft up (about 1m from the ground), and stay away from the surrounding possible ferromagnetic material object, if there is no red and yellow flashing after lifting it up about 1m from the ground, then it will not

affect the flight. 2. The compass module had been put near a magnet; in this situation please timely replace the compass for a new

one,

otherwise it will lead to some abnormal action, or even loss of control.

3. The compass is not properly calibrated; in this situation please calibrate the compass correctly again, please see

the

GPS compass calibration for details. ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. "'.II Rights Reserved. 

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## I7. GPS & Compass Calibration

If the Compass Module is not used, you can skip this step.
The GPS module has a built-in magnetic field sensor for measuring the geomagnetic field, which is not the same in different areas. The GPS module will not work unless the Compass Module has been connected. Make sure the Compass Module connections are correct. Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. If this situation occurs please change the compass
module before flying. Otherwise it may damage the compass module and lead the aircraft to work abnormally or even

be out of control. Make sure to keep away from ferromagnetic substance and other electronic equipment when calibrating or flying. If you keep having calibration
failure, it might suggest that there is magnetic interference or other ferromagnetic substance, please avoid flying in this

area. 1. Quickly switch the control mode switch from A TTl. Mode to GPS A TTl. Mode and back to ATT/. Mode for 6 to 10 times, The LED indicator will turn

to constantly yellow. 2. Rotate your aircraft around the horizontal axis (about 360°) until the LED changes to constant green, and then go to the next step.

3. Hold your aircraft vertically and rotate it (its nose is downward) around the vertical axis (about 360°) until the LED turns off, meaning the calibration is finished. 4. If the calibration was successful, calibration mode will exit automatically. If the calibration has failed, the LED keeps flashing quickly Red. Switch the control the calibration, and then re-start from l. GPS A TTl. Mode A TTl. Mode A TTl. Mode->GPS A TTl. Mode ->

A TTl. Mode is one time , quickly switch 6 to 10 times Horizontal Rotation Vertical Rotation ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 12 I

## Test
l. If in GPS A TTl. Mode, place the aircraft in an open space without buildings or trees. Take off the aircraft

after 6 or more GPS satellites are found (Red LED blinks once or no blinking). If in A TTl. Mode, you can skip

this step. 2. Place the aircraft 3 meters away from you and others, to avoid accidental injury.

3. Start-up ./ ./ Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! Keep the aircraft stationary until the system

start and self-check has finished. Please wait for the system to warm up gradually with the LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly(®®@®). You
should not start the motors until the blinking disappears .

./

Keep the aircraft stationary, and execute the CSC to start the motors .

./ Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the neutral position, at the same time raise the throttle stick from the bottom. The motors will stop if you do not push the throttle stick from the bottom
within 3 sec and you will need to re-start the motors .

./

Keep raising the throttle stick until all the rotors are working, push the throttle stick to the mid position

and then take-off your multi-rotor gently, pay attention not to push the stick excessively

.

./

Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time, and use the sticks to adjust the aircraft's position.

Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks at the mid position to hover the aircraft at desired height.



## 4. Lower the aircraft slowly until touch down is achieved. The motors will stop automatically after 3 seconds, or

you can repeat the start-up stick command to stop the motors sooner. tr::mo.mitt<>r after landing .

./ DO NOT fly near to ferromagnetic substances, to avoid strong magnetic interference with the GPS .

./

It is recommended to land the aircraft slowly, to prevent the aircraft from damage when landing .

./

If the Transmitter indicates low-battery alert, please land ASAP. In this condition the Transmitter may cause

the

aircraft to go out of control or even crash. @2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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## ITheflowchartoffailsafeandhowtoregaincontrolAnintroductionofGo-HomeandLanding.Home-point:Everytimeyoupoweron,aftermotorsstart,andif6ormoreGPSsatellitesarefound(Redlightblinksonceornoblinking)for10seconds,thecurrentpositionofmulti-rotorwillbesavedashome-pointbyMCautomatically.Theflowchartoffailsafeandhowtoregaincontrol(thefollowingcontentisforthefirmwarev3.12)Thissectionwilldemonstratetheworkinglogicoffailsafeandhowtoregaincontrol.Thefollowingdescriptioniseffectiveonlywhen:l.Theaircraftisinflight.2.TheGPSworksnormallyandsignalisGOODsatellite,theLEDblinksasingleredlightornoredlight).Node:(l)theaircraftwilllevelitsattitudeimmediatelylater.tailsafeistriggeredandaircraftwillstarttogohome.(3)Ifsignalisduring(l)or(2),itwillresumenormalflightimmediately.theaircraftwillslowdownandhover.IfyouwanttheaircrafttoReturnHome,pleasedonotturnthebackonwithin3seconds*,otherwisetheaircraftwillexitIfyouchoosetoturnoffthetransmitter,youmustbeprettysurethatyouknowhowtoregaincontrol.Hereweofferamethod,pleasereadcarefully.WestronglyrecommendyouDONOTtry"Turnoffthetransmitter",becausetherearethreetypesofrisk:(l)YoumustbeprettyclearwhethertheHome-pointisOKforlandingornot.(YouhavetounderstandthedefinitionofHome-pointwellandtheworkingprocessoffailsafe)(2)Iftherearetallbuildingsaround,theaircraftmaybeobstructedontheway.(3)WhenGPSsignalisbadorGPSisnotworking,failsafewillnotwork.Ifsignallostformorethan3secondsfailsafewillbetriggered,ifsignalregainedwithin3secondsitwillexitfailsafeimmediately.©2012-2013DJIInnovations.AllRightsReserved.Whenyouturnoffthetransmitter,usethefollowingmethodtoregaincontrol:(l)SwitchthetransmitterSlswitchtoGPS.position.(2)andthenputthethrottlesticktolowestposition,youcannowturnthetransmitterbackon(greaterthan5secsafterswitchingoff,important),thenputthrottlesticktothecenterpositionimmediately.Ifyouhearthetransmitteralarm,makesurethethrottlestickisatthebottompositionbeforemovingtothecenterposition.(3)thenyoucanswitchthetransmitterSlswitchtothemiddleposition(ATTl.Node)toregaincontrol.14Icannot provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to warn

./ The first level protection has LED warning

.

./

During second level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhile the center

point of throttle stick will move up slowly to 90% of endpoint, you should land ASAP to prevent your aircraft

from crashing! When the center point is at 90% of endpoint, aircraft will still ascend slowly if you continue to

and the control of Roll and Yaw are the same as before.

(l) Configure the FailSafe function in the assistant software -> "Advanced" -> "F/S" and read the instruction thoroughly and carefully.
(2) Configure the Low-Voltage Alert function in the assistant software-> "Advanced,.-> "Voltage" and

read the instruction thoroughly and carefully. 

# LED Descriotion System Status System start and self-check IMU abnormal data Warm up after power on Bias of Sensors too Big Compass Error too Big T x signal lost Low Voltage Alert Record forward direction or home point Control Mode Indictor GPS Signal State Indicator

( GPS/Compass Module is necessary ) 

### LED Flashing 

# •••••• Manual Mode: None
A TTl. Mode: • ( stick(s) not at center •• ) GPS Mode: 

## 8 ( stick(s) not at center 

## 88 ) IOC Mode: •• ( stick(s) not at center ••• ) GPS Signal is Best(GPS Satellite number> 6): None GPS Signal is Weii(GPS Satellite number= 6): 

# • GPS Signal is Bad (GPS Satellite number= 5): 

## 88 GPS Signal is Worst (GPS Satellite number< 5): 

## 888 ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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## ICompass Calibration Begin horizontal calibration Begin vertical calibration Calibration or others error ESC Sound Introduction Ready Throttle stick is not at bottom Input signal abnormal Input voltage abnormal Transmitter State Introduction LED Flashing ·ransmitter State The throttle stick isn't at the lowest position after turning on may alarm. Linking between the Transmitter and the Receiver Normal Operation Low-battery Alert (Need to change the battery} **~oecitications** of the Aircraft Operating Temperature Power Consumption Supported Battery Take-off Weight Parameters Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) Max Yaw Angular Velocity Max Tilt Angle Max Ascent / Descent Speed Max Flight Velocity Diagonal distance (motor center to motor center) Weight ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights !1234567 BBBBBB ... B--------B--------6 ... BB---BB---BB---BB ... Introduction B-------BB 

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### ••••• -1o·c- 5o·c 3.12W ONLY 3S LiPo <l200g Vertical: 0.8m. Horizontal: 2.5m 2oo· /s 35° 6m/s lOm/s 350mm 670g 16 ICE Statement Due to the used enclosure material, the device shall only be connected to a USB Interface of version 2.0 or higher. The connection to so called power USB is prohibited. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Hereby, DJI Innovations Corporation declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and

other

relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.



## ( € 0700 FCC Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

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. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 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 interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. <SJ2012-2013 DJI All Rights Reserved. 17 I

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# J: 0..NING!Thisproductisnotsuitableforpeopleundertheageof18.Pleasecarefullyreadthe"QuickStartGuide","UserGuide",disclaimer,andfullywatchthe"QuickStartVideos"beforeusingthePHANTOM.Usersshouldmakeeveryefforttoflyregularlyinordertoimprovetheirflightskillsasanadvancedlevelpilot) .Pleaseflysafelyandresponsibly.PleasefollowtheseguidelinespriortoflyingyourPhantom:turnontheRemoteControllerpriortoturningonthePhantom.ToggleSLS2tothetop.Besuretherearenodistractionswhenyou'reflying.Whenstartingyourtraining,besureyouareinaverylargeopenarea.Beawareofyoursurroundings.Alwaysflyinareasvoidofobstaclesandawayfromtrafficandpeople.Beforeactuallytakingoff,besureyouhavecalibratedthecompassandyouhavefullGPSsatellitereception(SlowContinuousGreenFlashing).Neverflyover400feet.Duringtraining,staybehindyourimaginarybarrierandneverflybehindyourself.Whenindoubt,gentlypulldownonthethrottlestickandland.DONOTPANIC.TheaircraftcamerashouldfaceAWAYfromthepilotbeforetakeoff.CAUTIONDONOTflythePhantomwithinaradiusof2meters.FORBIDDENDONOTtouchthepropellersafterthePhantomhasbeenstarted.NOTOUCH

### Take off and land with battery facing you. Hover in one spot keeping battery facing you, make sure to control Left/Right/Forward/Back movement. Rotate left, rotate pointed at yourself. but try to keep the batterySlowly fly forward/back/left/right with back of Phantom pointed at yourself. Fly forward to a spot 20-30 feet away. Then

fly back keeping the battery pointed at yourself. tv1ark a spot (B) on the ground lOft away from the Phantom's take

off point. Hover and fly towards that spot and land at
the

spot (B). Then go back into a hover and bring the Phantom back

to its original position (A) and land again. A

## Fly left lOft away from your take-off point, then fly right lOft

from your take-off point all while keeping battery pointed at yourself. 

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# 3 meters Then, while keeping the camera pointed forward,

fly

a 4 point square box formation going clockwise.

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sure to be in control and stop and hover in place

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each point before proceeding to the next point. 

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hover in place at each point before proceeding

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the next point.

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In a hover, starting with the battery pointed at yourself, rotate 360 degrees counter-clockwise. Starting with the battery pointed at yourself, go into a hover. Then

rotate the Phantom 90 degrees facing left, and fly a 4 point

square box formation going clockwise. Be sure to be in control

and stop and hover in place at each point before proceeding

to the next point.



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rotate the Phantom 90 degrees facing right, and fly a 4 point

square box formation going counter-clockwise.

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sure to be in control and stop and hover in place at each point

before proceeding to the next point.

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## , ,a figure 8 without rotating the Phantom. Be sure to keep
the altitude the same and the circle as uniform as possible. ---- .......... _ ------

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a Figure 8 with the camera of the Phantom pointed in the direction of travel. Be sure to keep the altitude the same and
the circle as uniform as possible. ----- .............. ------ ............. __ _ ------- * ...... .. .. I ,

Fly Figure 8 patterns while experimenting with different orientations.

For

example, camera always pointed in a given direction or opposite/ left/right

the direction of travel, etc. Be sure to keep the altitude the same

and the circle as uniform as possible.

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## Return Home land Mode Be sure you are in a large open area. Before you take off, make

sure you have a good GPS lock by ensuring your LED indicators are flashing Green. Fly the Phantom at least 50ft away

from your take off point. Turn off the Remote Controller.
The

Phantom will enter it's failsafe Return-To-Home Mode.

Let

the Phantom finish it's routine and land itself within 

# 2 meters

of

the take off point. 

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## ln1:eree1Dtina Return Home 

# & land Mode

Be sure you are in a large open area. Before you take off, make sure

you have a good GPS lock by ensuring your LED indicators

are

flashing Green. Fly the Phantom 50ft away from your take

off

point. Turn off the Remote Controller. The Phantom will enter

it's failsafe Return-To-Home Mode. When the Phantom

is

returning home, you can intercept RTH Mode by switching
the

Sl Switch from the top position to the middle or lower position,

then continue flying the Phantom.