Matt Minnes- Section 333
Matt Minnes 1258 Hazy Falls Blvd Westfield, IN 46074 matthew.minnes@gmail.com 

### January 15, 2016 U. S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 NewJerseyAve., SE Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe FederalAviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21 ;14CFR 61 .113(a) & (b); 91.{**(~);!i}1.9** (b) (2);91.103(b);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 Siror Madam:

Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the ReformAct) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Matt Minnes, developerand operator ofSmall UnmannedAircraft Systems ("sUASs") equipped to conduct aerial data collection, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation ofits UASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and underthe conditions outlined herein oras may be established bythe FAA as required by Section 333. As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permitthe operation ofsmall, unmanned and relatively inexpensive UAS undercontrolled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled asto access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the agricultural industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval ofthis exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary ofTransportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "

...establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft systems in the national airspace system." Section 333(c) ofthe ReformAct.

The name and address ofthe applicant is: Matt Minnes Ph: (765) 276-7333 Email: matthew.minnes@gmail.com Address: 1258 Hazy Falls Blvd Westfield, IN 46074

Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.103 14 C.F. R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a)14 CFR 91.203 {a) & {b) 14 CFR 91.405 {a) 14 CFR 407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b)

This exemption application is expressly submitted tofulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary ofTransportation to considerwhether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion ofthe rulemaking required under Section 332 ofthe ReformAct. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determinewhich types of UASs do not create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public or pose a threatto national security in light ofthe'following: •The UAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability;
• Operation ofthe UAS in close proximityto airports and populated areas; and • Operation ofthe UAS within visual line ofsight ofthe operator

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### Secret~ry determinesthatsuch vehicles "may;;perate

### saf~ly in th;------., national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft in the national airspace system." 

### /d. §333(c) (emphasis added)2. The FederalAviationAct expressly grantsthe FAAthe authorityto issue exemptions. This statutory authority by itsterms includes exempting civil aircraft, astheterm is defined under §40101 oftheAct, that includes sUASs, from the requirementthat all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate.

TheAdministrator may grant an exemption from a requirement ofa regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or {b) ofthis section or any sections 44702-44716 ofthis title iftheAdministratorfinds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See a/so49 USC §44711 (a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1).

Matt Minnes' sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 orfewer lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a speed ofno morethan 40 knots and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line ofsight and will operate only in rural areasfor aerial data collection as stated in Precision Drone Users Manual Attached as Exhibit 

### 1. Pre-Flight Checklistattached as Exhibit 

### 2. Flight & Service Log attached as Exhibit 3. Such operations will insurethatthe sUAS will "not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system orthe public."4

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they will operate, the applicantfalls squarelywithin that zone ofsafety (an equivalent level ofsafety) in which Congress envisioned thatthe FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASsto commence immediately. Also duetothe size ofthe UASs and the rural sparsely populated areas in which the relevant sUASswill operate, approval ofthe application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level ofsafety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with allowing UASsfor agricultural operations, the grant ofthe requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests thatthe FAA grantthe requested exemption without delay.

These limitations and conditions to which Matt Minnes agreesto be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include:1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flightswill be operated within line ofsight ofa pilot and/or observer. 3. Maximum total flight timefor each operational flightwill be40 minutes. Flights will be terminated af 20% battery power reserve should that occur priorto the 40 minute limit. 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400feetAGL. 5. Minimum crewfor each operation will consist ofa manufacturertrained and certified pilot. 6. The UAS will only operatewithin a "Rural sparsely populatedArea" over production agriculture as defined in the Precision Drone Users Manual. 7. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations priorto each day's scouting activities. Itwill be mandatorythat all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be presentforthis briefing. 8. The operatorwill file a FAA Form 7711-1, orits equivalent, as modified in lightofthe requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office. 9. Pilot will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to be operated as required in Users Manual. Operatorwill also attend a required manufactures training class and will be**r~sponsib!efor**taking manufacturers regular cqntinuing education classes. 10. Pilotwill at all times be ableto communicate with any observers. 11. Written and/ororal permission from the relevant property holderswill be obtained. 12. Ifthe sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a predetermined location and land under pilots control. 13. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case ofunpredictable obstacles or emergencies. 14. Everyflight will automatically be recorded and documented in flight log according to the Precision Drone Users Manual.

• Describethe aircraftmakes and models for the proposedUAS operation. The descriptions should include the following: size, maximum weight (includingpayload), and aircrafttype.



### Aircraft #1 Purpose: Aerial Data Collection Aircraft Model: Pacesetter Manufacturer: Precision Drone LLC N-Number: N533TP AircraftType: Rotorcraft Turn Rate: 90 (degrees/sec) Takeoff: VTOL Landing: VTOL Cruise Speed: MAX=40 knots, MIN=O knots Gross TakeoffWeight: 61bs (payload included) Diameter: 37 inches Height: 4.5 inches · Climb Rate: 1100 (feet/min)

### Decent Rate: 1500 (feet/min) Motors: 6 (serial# for all motors is D020117)
Operating Altitude: BELOW 400' AGL

Aircraft #2 Purpose: Aerial Data Collection Aircraft Model: Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer: DJI Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft**--~~lal<eoff:-VTOL-** 

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### Landing: VTOL GrossTakeoffWeight: 3.31bs (payload included)

Aircraft #3 Purpose: Aerial Data Collection Aircraft Model: Phantom 3 Advanced Manufacturer: DJI AircraftType: Rotorcraft Takeoff: VTOL Landing: VTOL Gross TakeoffWeight: 31bs (payload included)

Purpose: Aerial Data Collection Aircraft Model: Phantom 3 Professional Manufacturer: DJI Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft Takeoff: VTOL Landing: VTOL GrossTakeoffWeight: 3.11bs (payload included)• Provide description ofproximityto airports and topopulated areas. 

### Nearest City/Town: 1 miles Area ofOperation: WITHIN TWO SQUARE MILES OF LOCATION (40.0502325, -86.1821195)

• Yourpetitionreferences apre-flight inspection and/or checklist. Describetheprocess usedto determine ifthe UAS is airworthy and in safecondition for operation in theNAS. 

### Pre-Flight Checklist was developed based on a combination of; 4 years of safe operation in NAS, 

## +1600 hours offlight using a Precision Drone Pacesetter, PIC feedback to Precision Drone, as well as**recommend~t~J~ns** 

### by US**DQJ"~f~A** 

### Policy**Qr~er ~130.34C**  

### byJames Seipel, AIR•200.

• Describetheprocess used to documentUAS discrepancies and the corrective action taken in the aircraftrecord. Examples ofprocesses include (1) the petitionerhas elected to use its own processto maintain its UAS andensure that only airworthy and safeUAS will be allowed to operate in theNAS and (2) the petitionerhas electedto maintain its UAS in accordance with the manufacturermaintenance and inspection recommendations. 

### As provided in the Precision Drone Users Manual, the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order priorto initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenance performed in "Flight 

### & Service Log" provided by Precision l)rone. Moreover, the operator is the person mostfamiliar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level ofsafety.

• Yourpetitionreferences the materials listed below, howeverthematerials werenotsubmitted for therecord. Pleaseprovide a copy ofthe following referenced materials:' 0 PrecisionDrone Users Manual 0 Pre-FlightChecklist 0 Flight& ServiceLog 

### Precision Drone Users Manual Attached as Exhibit 1. Pre-Flight Checklistattached as Exhibit 

### 2. Flight

### &Service Log attached as Exhibit 

### 3. ImpactAerial mapping will be of "in growth" production agriculture with the intentto increase yields. This action will result in raising more food for a growing population. Allowing for a decrease in world starvation rates. A direct result ofthese actions would also be the more effective use offossil fuels and placing nutrientswhere they can be more readily absorbed bythe growing crops. This will allow for a drasticdecrease in nitrate runoff into streams and waterways henceforth decreasing eutrophication and ultimately decreasing the Mississippi River Dead Zone. This process is not attainabletoday withoutthe use ofa sUAS as the ability fortimely scouting prevents stressed areas in thefield from being located until yield and ultimately food has already been limited within the areas of infection.The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that nearly 870 million people ofthe 7.1 billion people inthe world, or one in eight, were suffering from chronic undernourishment in 2010- 2012. It is our objective to strive forward to continue increasing world production so that we are able to continue to·meet the·need forfood that is.placed on the agricultural industry. Research has shown. using crop health images to manage production can increaseyields by.over10 percent due to early disease and nutrient deficiency detection.

14C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1) Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements forthe issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by theApplicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 ofthe RE;!fQrm)\ct both authorize the FAAto exempt aircraftfrom the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas ofthe particular sUAS. In all cases, an analysis ofthese criteria demonstrates that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the rural sparsley populated environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.
The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area as set out in the Precision Drone Users Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations underthis exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuantto the Precision Drone Users Manual's requirements, and underthe requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security forthe area ofoperation as is now done with conventional aircraft. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with aerial crop scouting, provide agreater degree ofsafety to the public and property14C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command. Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non·commercial operations. Because the sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current ,operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have Sport Pilot Certificate ratherthan a commercial pilot's license to operate this small UAS;
Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area ofoperation is rural and sparsely populated, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Precision Drone Users Manual. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the Precision Drone Users Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot's certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation ofthe sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations ofthe sUAS as**request~d** with atrained operator**a~ the~P_IQ** **e~~~c:l~the** presenJJevet of**s~f~tyac::hieved** by**~ ~:;:n~J.,.:R.**  

### §61.113 (a) 

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14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil aircraftairworthiness. The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued forthe aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will existfor determining airworthiness. Given the size ofthe aircraft and the requirements contained in the Precision Drone Users Manual for maintenance and use ofsafety check lists priorto each flight.

14C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): CivilAircraft Flight Manual in theAircraft. Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft

... (2) Forwhich an Airplane or Rotorcraft Users Manual is not required by §21.5 ofthis chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Users Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, orany combination thereof. (3) The sUAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a users manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level ofsafety will be maintained by keeping the users manual at the ground control pointwhere the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658, 10167, 10167A,_ 10602, 32827, and 10700.
14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflightaction This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety offlight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided forthe aircraft an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level ofsafety will be provided as set forth in the Precision Drone Users Manual. The PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation offlight.

14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum safe altitudes

. Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation ofcivil aircraft. Section91.119 (d) allows

### hel~copterto be

### ?Pera~ed at less than

### th~ minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the**~ehcopter compile~**  w1th**~ny** route oraltitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption IS for a sUAS that IS

### ~ helicopter and the exemption requests authority to operate ataltitudes up to

### ~o~·AGL,

### a~.exemption !llay be

### ne~~ed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, except forthe hm1ted cond1t1ons stated 1n the Prec1s1on Drone Users Manual, the UAS will never operate at higherthan 400'AGL. Itwill however be operated in a rural sparsely populated area over private private property, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations.
The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed ofthe·UAS as well as the location where itis operated. 

### No flight will be taken without the permission ofthe property owner. Because ofthe advance noticeto the property owner and participants in the aerial activity, all affected individuals will be aware ofthe planned flight operations. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 551bs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft. In addition, the low-altitude operations ofthe sUAS will ensure separation between these smaii-UAS operations and the operations ofconventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119.

14C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeterthat is set."

...to the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure."As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead aGPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude ofthe launchsite shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

14C.F.R. § 91.161(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane underVFR 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 afterthat for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly afterthat for at least 45 minutes." The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 40 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 20 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the UAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longertime frame forflight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the small UAS, in atightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engenderthe type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed ofthe small UAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 10 minutes would greatly reduce the utilityforwhich the exemption will be granted. Applicant believes that an equivalent level ofsafety can be achieved.by limiting flightslo 40 minutes or20% of battery powerwhichever happens first. This restriction would be morethan adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 1

0673, and 1 0808.

14C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation provides in pertinent 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. (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) ofthis 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.The UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents orto displaythem on the sUAS. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extentthey are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample ofother exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700.

14C.F.R. §91.406 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 {a) (2); 417(a) 

### &{b): Maintenance Inspections These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart Eofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribeci in part 43 ofthis chapter

...," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. _Given that these**~action** and Part_**~3 app~l** **~ly**

### tp aircraft with a11**@if'J)f~rth:in~ss c~rt!fi99te,**  ffiesesectioris will no1applyto tfle-applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator in accordance to manufacturers, Precision Drone, recommendations. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because these small UASs are very limited in size and will carry asmall payload and operate only in rural sparsely populated areas for limited periods oftime. If mechanical issues arise the sUAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higherthan 500 feetAGL. As provided in the Precision Drone Users Manual, the operatorwill ensure that the sUAS is in working order priorto initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenance performed in "Flight & Service Log" provided by Precision Drone. Moreover, the operator is the person mostfamiliarwith the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level ofsafety. ********* Pursuant to 14 C.F.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.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially asmall unmanned vehicle (551bs or less) in agricultural crop monitoring operations. Approval pf exemptions:allowing commercial operations ofsUASs in the agricultural industry**~**· -wiltenhance-safety by reduCing risk. Conventional·aerialcropscouting·operations;·usingjet or piston power aircraft. Such aircraft must fly to and from the field location. In contrast, asUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all ofthat risk given the reduced mass and lack ofcombustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried to the field location and not flown. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights. The operation ofsmall UASs, weighting less than 551bs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level ofsafety supporting the grant ofthe exemptions**requeste~** herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing**commerc1~1** operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a

### r~ral environment and, as a result, are far saferthan conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people. Privacy All flights will occur over private propertywith the property owner's prior consent and knowledge.Satisfaction ofthe criteria provided in Section 333 ofthe ReformAct of**2012~-size,** weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximityto airports and populated areas and operation within visual line ofsight and national security

- provide more than adequatejustification for the grant ofthe requested exemptions allowing commercial operation ofapplicant's sUAS inthe agricultural production industry pursuantto the Precision Drone Users Manual appended hereto. 

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# Exhibit #1 

# Precision Drone

User's Manual

Pacesetter Model 

# 2015

Serial Number: DA000011
N-Number: N533TP

## Exhibit#2 Pre-Flight Checklist 1) Begin filling out Flight Log form. Date, Time, Location, Weather Conditions, Surroundings, and Proximity to Populated Areas or Airports. Ifmore copies are needed, print from the digital copy provided on the command center. 2) Checkthe drone for any signs ofdamage or loose cables/straps 3) Make sure batteries, live feed monitor, controller, laptop, and cameras are all fully charged. 4) Check that the propeller direction of rotation is correct. 5) Checkthat the propellers are tight and won't slip. 6) Make sure motor leads are fastened securely into the ESCs. 7) Make sure all switches on the controller are forward. Flight Mode Switch and Flight Orientation Switch should both be in position 0. Make sure the throttle is all the way down. 8) Turn on the controller. 9) Make sure batteries are strapped in and tight. 10) Power on your live feed monitor and check thatvoltage is normal, itshould be 16.8/16.9v. Ifvoltage is higher, take the drone to your authorized dealer. If voltage is lower, check batteries with the provided battery checker. 11) Make sure the drone and its propellers are free ofany and all obstructions before arming. 12) Start the motors and check that individual rotation is correct. To arm them, take both sticks and move them down and towards the center.

IMPORTANT: Nevertake offwith less than 8satellites.

# Users Manual
- Warnings



# + Obey all federal, state, and local regulations 

# + Do not fly in rain or other harsh conditions 

# + Do not fly in wind more than 25mph 

# + Do not fly faster than 10 m/s (22.5mph) 

# + Operating in temperatures below 50° Fahrenheit (10° Celsius) will result in decreased flight times 

# + Operating in temperatures below 32° Fahrenheit (0° Celsius) and below the mechanical and electrical-'romf)oQents run the chance 

## ofseizing; resulttpg in drone
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·, 

### malfunction and ultimately property damage, injury, and/or death 

# + Always use the provided battery chargers 

# + The drone will return home when it reaches less than 20% battery level 

# + The drone will land in place when it reaches less than 10% battery level

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# + keeP!.awayfrom spinning motors at AllTIMES. 

# +

# Do.o~t**~tte~pttq .~odify'lth~·cir<.?n~**  '·. ·' "·' ' '• -· 0 • • ••**~** ·' ••·- •• • ' •••••• 

# + Do not attempt to repair the drone 

# + NEVER allow minors to charge battery packs 

# + NEVER drop power supply or batteries 

# + NEVER attempt to charge damaged or swollen batteries 

# + NEVER letbatteries fully discharge unless you are disposing ofthem 

# + NEVl:Rattempt to cl!l<irge a.battery pack containing different types of batteries

• NEVERcharge**c.~** 

### battery ifthe cable bas been pinchedorshorted 

# + NEVER allow batteries to come into contact with moisture at any time 

# + NEVER charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or in direct sunlight 

# + ALWAYS disconnect the battery after charging 

# + ALWAYS end the charging process ifthe charger or battery becomes too hot
*Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the warnings above could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, fire, and ultimately injury, property damage, or death. Never allow use ofthis product by anyone without providing them with these instructions. You must read understand and**~ollow** all instructions and warnings for any product(s) towhich this product is used in**cohju~ction** with

# 0; Installed. The operator is choosing to use this product and does so at his or her own risk. Save these instructions with the product for use as a reference in the future e •O**----~--~~~~-~~~ ~.-** 



# Exhibit #3



# Precision Drone

FlightandService Log

Serial Number:

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Date: Action: Flight/Service (Circle one) Duration: ___ _ Name of Pilot/Technician: _____ _ Starting Voltage: Ending Voltage: __

Lowest Satellite Count: Highest Satellite Count: __ Total Flight Time: ___ _ Weather Conditions:
------------------ If flown within 5 miles of an airport: Airport: _______ _ Date and Time of Notification: ______ _ Ngtj$: Signature:

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