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Attached please find Aerial Innovations ofTN Inc. (Aerial Innovations ofTN) request, as a member of the Professional Aerial Photographers Association, International (PAPA), for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow commercial operation of its Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") for aerial imaging to include video and still photography. This exemption request is initially for the use ofthe Inspire 1 sUAS manufactured by DJI, an established sUAS company and in accordance with the sUAS training and certificationprogram as administeredbyPAPA. 

## ' Also attachedto this letter is the equipment "Aerial Innovations ofTN FlightManual" (Manual), which outlines the operating requirements, limitations, and technical specifications for the DJI System as usedbyAerial Innovations ofTN. Aerial Innovations ofTNhas reviewed this Manual and has found 

### it to be acceptable for sUAS operations. Applicant submits this manual as a Confidential document under 14 CFR 11.35 (b) as the entire Manual contains proprietary information that the applicant has not and will not share with others. The Manual contains operating conditions and procedures that are not available to the public and are protected from release undertheFreedom oflnformationAct 5USC 552 et. seq. Thankyou for your time and consideration, andplease letme know ifyouhave any questions. 

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Wendy Whittemore Aerial Innovations ofTN,Inc. Corporate Officer

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Re: ExemptionRequest Section 333 oftheFAAReform Act and Part 11 oftheFederalAviation Regulations from 14 CFR61.113 (a) & 

### (b); 91.103(b); 91.119;91.121; 9.151(a); 91.405 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.417 (a) & 

### (b). Dear SirorMadam: Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, Aerial Innovations of TN Inc. (Aerial Innovations of TN), an aerial photography and digital imaging company, on behalfof itself and its related affiliates under common ownership and control, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation ofits Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") for aerial imaging for video and still photography, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as requiredbySection 333. As detailed in this document and the attached Flight Manual, the requested exemption would permit the operation of sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already best practices safety protocols followed by Aerial Innovations of TN during aerial photography operations in accordance with the training and certification provided by the Professional Aerial Photographers Association, International (PAPA). Aerial Innovations ofTN is a member ofthe Professional Aerial Photographers**Association~International** 

### (PAPA) and has a demonstrated record of safe operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). Principal employees have received ground school training and have logged well over 25 hours ofsUAS flight operations. The Pilot In Command (PIC) proposed byAerial Innovations ofTN is an FAA licensed pilot with years ofsafe and successful aerial photography operations. Approval ofthis exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary ofTransportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "
...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in theNationalAirspace System." Section 333(c) oftheReform Act.

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### Thename and address ofthe applicant is: Aerial Innovations ofTN,Inc. 202 S. 171 h 

### Street Nashville, TN 37206 PIC-JoelDavidBoyers, FAALicensedPilot (Commercial Helicopter, #3126036) PH: 615-650-2002 Email: wendy@flytenn.com Regulations from whichthe exemption is requested: 14 C.F.R. Part21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a) & 

### (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.103 14 C.F.R. 109 14 C.F.R. 119 14 C.F.R. 121 14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & 

### (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a) 14 C.F.R. 407 (a) (1) 14 C.F.R. 409 (a) (2) 14 C.F.R. 417 (a) & 

### (b)
I. STATUTORYAUTHORITYFOREXEMPTIONS 

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The Federal Aviation Actexpressly grantsthe FAA authorityto issue exemptions. This statutory authority includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, including sUASs, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate. The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement ofa regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) ofthis section or any sections 44702-44716 ofthis title ifthe Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §4470l(f) See also 49 USC §4471l(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203(a) (1). Section 333(b) of the Reform Act assists the Secretary in determining whether sUAS may operate in the National Airspace System (NAS) without creating ahazardto the user, the public, or athreatto national security. In makingthis determination, the Secretarymustconsider:

• The sUAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; • Whetherthe sUAS operateswithinthe visual line ofsightofthe operator 

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• Whetherthe sUAS operates outside ofhighlypopulated areas and away from closeproximityto airports Reform Act §333(a). Ifthe Secretary determines that a sUAS "may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation ofsuch aircraft in the national airspace system." I

### d. § 3 3 3(c) Aerial Innovations ofTN' sUAS are multirotor vehicles, weighing 20 or fewer lbs. including payload. Theyoperate under normal conditions at a speed ofno more than 70 knots and have the capabilityto hover, and move inthe vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The sUAS will operate only in the Pilot's visual line of sight at all times and will operate only within the controlled "Area ofOperations" described in the Confidential Aerial Innovations ofTN Flight Manual (Manual), attached as Exhibit 1

### (hereinafter "Manual"). Such operations will ensure that the sUAS will "not create a hazard to users ofthe National Airspace System or the public." Reform Act Section 333 (b). Given the small size ofthe sUAS involved and the restricted and controlled environment within which they will operate, our application falls squarely within the zone ofsafety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations ofsUAS to commence immediately. Also, due to the small size ofthe sUAS, altitudes, and controlled areas in which the sUAS will operate, approval oftheapplication presentsno national securityissue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the authority contained inthe Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, Aerial Innovations of TN respectfullyrequests thatthe FAA granttherequested exemption without delay.
II. PUBLIC INTEREST 

### This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the NAS before completion ofthe rulemaking required under Section 332 ofthe Reform Act. By granting an exemption the FAA will fulfill Congress's intent ofallowing UAS to operate with significant safetyprecautions in low risk environments. The use of sUAS on aerial photography operations can significantly reduce the risk to photographers and participants. sUAS can inspect, photograph, and collect data on hard to getto areas that otherwisewouldrequire direct access ormanned aircraft. Additionally, sUAS could replace the use ofhelicopters and small aircraft to produce imagery for various purposes. The sUAS we propose to fly in this application are less than 20 pounds, and carry no combustible material on board, as opposed to the much larger conventionally 

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## 15 powered small aircraft. Shiftingto sUAS from manned aircraft presents a marked safety increase for ourworkers and thepublic. Lastly, sUAS reduce the environmental impact by dramatically decreasing the energy used for aerial imaging and data collection. The sUAS usedbyAerial Innovations ofTNuse rechargeable lithium ion batteries, as opposed to fossil fuels burned in operation of small aircraft that are manyhundreds oftimes heavier. III.EQUIVALENTLEVEL OFSAFETYAND SECURITY 

### Aerial Innovations ofTN proposes thatthe exemptionrequested herein applyto sUAS that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level ofsafetyto operations under the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe protocols followed on imaging and photographyoperations conductedwithconventional aircraft. Aerial Innovations ofTNwill be bound by the following limitations when conducting its sUAS operationsunder an FAAissuedexemption: 1. The sUAS willbe less than 20 pounds. 2. Flights will be operatedwithinvisual line ofsight ofapilot. 3. Maximumtotal flight time for each operational flight will be 20 minutes. The operator calculatesbatteryreserve, andwillreturnthe sUAS to the "Designated SafetyZone" with at least 20% batterypowerreserve shouldthatoccurpriortothe20 minute limit. 4. Flightswill normallybe operated atan altitude ofnot morethan 400 feet AGL, butnever in controlled airspace withoutpriorcoordination and approval ofATC. 5. Flightswill notbe conductedwithinthe surface areaofcontrolled airport airspace without priorcoordination and approval ofATC. 6. Flightswillnotbe conductedwithin5miles ofany uncontrolled airport withoutprior coordination and approval oftheairport authority. 7. Crew for eachoperationwill consistofthe sUAS Operatorwho will keep the sUAS within his visual line ofsight at all times and aqualified Observer. 8. The sUAS operatorwillbetrained in flight, operations, and safetyprocedures as detailed in the FlightManual. 9. The sUAS will only operatewithin aconfined "AreaofOperations" as defined inthe Manual, includingbutnot limitedto evaluationofthe airspacebyreferenceto a current 1:500,000 scaleFAASectionalAeronautical Chart. TheManual also requires the establishment ofa "Designated SafetyZone" for the flight operations area. 10. A briefingwill be conductedregardingtheplanned sUAS operations priorto each day's production activities. It

### will bemandatorythat all personnel who will beperforming duties withintheboundaries oftheDesignated SafetyZonebe present forthisbriefing. 11. All onsitepersonnel will consenttotheUAS flyover on site bywaiver, andthe Operatorwill obtain additional verbal orwrittenconsentofall personswho will beallowedwithin 100 feet oftheflight operation.



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12. Operatorwill have been trained in operation ofUAS generallyand will havereceived up-todate information on the particular sUAS to be operated as requiredbytheAerial Innovations ofTNManual. 13. Necessarywritten and/or oral permission from therelevantpropertyholders will be obtained. 14. All required permissions andpermits will be obtained from territorial, state, country, orcity jurisdictions, including local lawenforcement, fire, orother appropriate government agencies. 15. Ifthe sUAS loses communications orloses its GPS signal, it will have the capabilityto enter "loitermode" and hover, reestablish satelliteconnection, andreturn to apredetermined location withinthe "Designated SafetyZone" and land. 16. Aerial Innovations ofTNpersonnelwill be easily identified by law enforcementpersonnel and the Publicthrough wearing a green fluorescent orblazeorangevestwith Section 333 Grant and PAPA credentialsprominentlydisplayedwithin aweatherproofcontaineronthe persons back. 

### IV. DESCRIPTIONOF SPECIFICREGULATIONS 14 CFR61.113 (a) & 

### (b): Privatepilotprivileges and limitations: Pilotin 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 ofcurrent operations byrequiring the Operator operating the aircraft to have completed a sUAS flight training course of25 hours before flying a sUAS (See the Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual for details) or meeting any FAA pilot licensing requirement. Unlike a conventional aircraftthat carriesthepilotandpassengers, the sUAS is remotely controlledwith no livingthing or cargo on board. The area ofoperation is controlled and restricted per prior planning and necessary coordination with the local FSDO if applicable, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth intheAerial Innovations ofTNManual. The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 20 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a controlled Area ofOperation as set out in the Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual. Like other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the Operator, pursuant to the Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safetyrequirements, to provide security for the Area ofOperation as is currently done on aerial photography operations. The FAA will have advance notice ofall operations as required. The risks associated with the operation ofthe sUAS are therefore diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated byPart 61 when drafted, and allowing operations ofthe sUAS as requested, with an operator who has met the minimum requirements stated in the Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual, achieves the level ofsafety contemplated by 14 C.P.R. §61.113 (a) & 

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14 C.F.R. 91.103: PreflightAction 

### This regulation requires that each Operator in Command take certain actions before flight to ensure the safety offlight. An exemption is needed from this requirement as the Pilot will take separate preflight actions, including checking for weather conditions, checking flight battery requirements, checking takeoff and landing distances, and all other actions in the Preflight Checklist intheAerial Innovations ofTNManual. These actions will provide an equivalentlevel ofsafety. 14 C.F. R. 91.119: Minimum/Maximum SafeAltitudes 

### Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation ofcivil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. This exemption is for a multirotor craft that flies similarly to a helicopter, with vertical takeoffand vertical landing, which will typically operate at altitudes ofless than 400 AGL, so an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. The sUAS will never operate at altitudes higher than the base ofcontrolled airspace without prior approval and coordination with ATC and will be in a Controlled Area with a "Designated Safety Zone", where buildings and people will not be exposedto operations withoutthe specified pre-obtained consent. (See Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual for detailedprocedures.) The equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved given the size, weight, speed ofthe sUAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flightwill betaken withouttherequiredpermissionofthe property owner or local officials. Because ofthe advance notice to the property owner and any onsite personnel, as outlined in the Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual, all affected individuals will be aware ofthe planned flight operations. Unlike flight operations with aircraft orrotorcraft weighing far more than the maximum 20 lbs. proposed herein, our sUAS will not carry flammable fuel. In addition, the low-altitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between sUAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 14 C.F.R. 91.121: Altimeter Settings 

### This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that 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 a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude ofthe launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 14 CFR91.151 (a): Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

### Sectio~ 9.1.1.51 (a) outlines fuel requirements for beginning a flight in VFR conditions. Our sUAS IS 

### hmtted to operations in controlled environments as outlined in the Aerial Innovations of 

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TN Manual, and has a limited range and flight time which require an exemption from 14 CFR 91.151 (a) The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 20 minutes ofpowered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would necessarily be impossible to conduct. Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a shorter time frame (less than 30 minutes) for flight in daylight ornightVFR conditions isreasonable. Aerial Innovations ofTN 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 withoutcompliancewithFAR91.151(a)). Operatingthe small sUAS, in acontrolled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes ofreserve fuel, does not engender the type ofrisks that Section 91.151(a) was intendedto alleviate giventhe size and speed ofthesmall UAS. An equivalent level ofsafety can be achievedbylimitingflights to 20 minutes, orenough battery reserve to ensurethat the sUAS lands at the ground station with at least 20% ofbatterypower (as determined by the onboard monitoring system and the operator), whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similarexemptionshave been grantedto otheroperations, includingExemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. 14 CFR91.405 

### (a);407 (a)(1); 409 

### (a)(2); 417 (a) & 

### (b): Maintenanceinspections 

### These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in the subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter
...," and others shall inspect ormaintainthe aircraftin compliance withPart43. Given that these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to Aerial Innovations ofTN. Maintenance will be

### accomplis~ed by the operator and pursuant to the flight manual and operating

### ha~dbook**a~** referenced m the Aerial Innovations ofTN Manual. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because these small sUAS are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate ?nlyin.controlled areas for limitedperiods oftime. Ifmechanical issues arise, the sUAS canland

### Imme~Iately even if operating at a maximum of 1200 feet AGL. As provided in the

## Aer~al**Inn?~~tt~ns** of.TN Manual the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order pnor to mittatmg

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operator IS the personmost 1ami tarWI airworthy conditionto providethe equivalentlevel ofsafety. P t t CFR Pa rt 11 the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal ursuan o · · · '
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Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.P.R. § 21, subpart H; 14 C.P.R. 45.23(b); 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) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & 

### (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (55lbs orless) in aerialphotography operations. Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUAS in the aerial photography industry enhances safety while reducing risk. Manned aircraft still photography and video may create a greater risk because the craft are much larger, have combustible fuel, and carry an onboard human pilot. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 20 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all ofthat risk given the reduced mass and lack ofcombustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS will carryno passengers or crew and, therefore, willnotexposethem to the risks associatedwithmanned aircraft flights. The operation of small sUAS, weighing less than 20 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level ofsafety supporting the grant ofthe exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a controlled environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional operations conductedwithmanned aircraft operating in closeproximityto the ground and people. Privacy All flights will occur overprivate orpublic propertywith the property owner's prior consent and knowledge. Images taken will be of individuals who have also consented to being filmed or otherwisehaving agreedto be in the areawhere aerialphotographywilltakeplace. Satisfaction ofthe criteria provided in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act of 2012--size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to 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 in the aerial photography industrypursuanttotheManual appendedhereto.


### Sincere!:; 

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# sUAS OperationsManual Aerial Innovations ofTN, Inc.

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This manual contains standard operating procedures and guidelines for UAS operations.

# Aerial Innovations ofTN sUAS Operations Manual TableofContents Purpose, Scope, and Mission Statement

.............................................................5 Definitions ..........................................................................................................6 Personnel Responsibilities

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Visual Observer

....................................................................................................8 PIC

.......................................................................................................................8 FlightTeam Composition

.....................................................................................8 Qualification Requirements

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### Operating Limitations and Conditions.................................................................9 Maintenance Procedures ..................................................................................10 

### Routine Maintenance

........................................................................................10 Full FlightTest

....................................................................................................11 Software Firmware Update Policy

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### Logs and Records

..............................................................................................12 Pilot and Aircraft Hours

......................................................................................12 Battery Logbook

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### Flight Planning..................................................................................................13

Weather

.............................................................................................................13 Site Permissions

.................................................................................................13 Pre-Flight Inspections and Checks

......................................................................13 Documentation

..................................................................................................14 Pre-FlightArea and Personnel Checks

................................................................14 Closed Set Operations

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### On-Site Procedures

............................................................................................16 Site Survey

..................................................................................................16 Selection ofOperatingAreas and Alternatives

............................................16 Boundaries

..................................................................................................17 AnemometerWeather Check

.....................................................................18 Crew Briefing

..............................................................................................18 Communications

.........................................................................................19 Frequency Scans

.........................................................................................19 Recharging and Battery Use {Fuel Management}

........................................19 Load-outs and Equipment

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### Flight Procedures ..............................................................................................21 MotorStart

........................................................................................................21 Take-Off

.............................................................................................................21 In-Flight

..............................................................................................................22 Let Down/Landing

..............................................................................................23 Shutdown

..........................................................................................................23 

### Emergency Procedures......................................................................................24 MotorThrust Loss

..............................................................................................24 Battery Failure

...................................................................................................24 Battery Failure Failsafe

...............................................................................25 Transmitter/Controller Battery Failure

.......................................................26 Controller Battery Failsafe

..........................................................................26 Loss ofControl Frequency

..................................................................................26 Loss of Frequent Failsafe

....................................................................................26 Malicious orAccidental Interference with Control Frequency

...........................27 Pilot Incapacitation

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### Aircraft Incursion

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### Fly Away Procedure

............................................................................... - ...........28 Crash 

### & Incident Response

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### Appendix A - Checklists.....................................................................................29 Pre-Flight Start-Up Checklist

..............................................................................30 Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist

...........................................................................32 In-Flight

..............................................................................................................33 Landing Checklist

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### Appendix B

.......................................................................................................35 Maintenance Logbook

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### Appendix C

.......................................................................................................37 Incident/ Accident Logbook

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### Appendix D

.......................................................................................................39 Flight Record Logbook

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### Appendix E ........................................................................................................41 Inspire 1 User Manual

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# PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND MISSION STATEMENT Aerial Innovations of TN, Inc. (Aerial Innovations of TN), a member of the Professional Aerial Photographers Association, International (PAPA) intends as the Operator to promote safe operation of sUAS in the National Airspace System (NAS) in a manner that is consistent with a long history of safe and professional flight operations in close cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Operators are experienced licensed pilots. The sUAS Pilots In Command (PIC} that will operate systems according to the approach outlined in this Manual of Procedures (Manual) are trained in accordance with this Manual and FAA regulations and have decades of successful experience on Aerial Photographicflight missions. The intent ofthe Manual is to provide the outline ofasystem to conduct safe and successful sUAS operations in accordance with the applicable FAA regulations and consistent with the Section 333 waiver that this Manual is based upon. It is expected that the Operator will continue to apply the skills and experience they have employed in manned aircraft operations under FAA regulations. This combination of prior successful flight experience and sound sUAS flight operational procedures is intended to promote the highest levels of professionalism in safe aerial photographicflight missions.

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# DEFINITIONS The following definitions of words and terms apply to the information contained in this Manual and are specific to procedures and operations that are outlined herein. In the case ofa conflict with an official FAA definition, the FAA definition will be the rule. Anemometer- 

### An instrumentto measure thevelocity ofthe wind in theArea of Operations. Area ofOperations- 

### Defined as the area where sUAS operations will be carried outfor aspecificflight orseries offlights on agiven mission. Checklists- 

### Procedural checklists used bythe PIC toverify properand safe procedures during all phases ofsUAS operations. Designated SafetyZone
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### Defined and marked area ofground operations used for safe take offs and landings ofthe sUAS at agiven Area ofOperations. FPV- First Person View- 

### Defined as real timeviewing ofphoto-video imagery transmitted to ascreen by a person/s. Flight Control Systems 

### -The combination oftelemetry, PIC operated controls, and onboard control mechanisms thatare employed to control theflight ofthe sUAS. Frequency Analyzer- 

### A device used toscan theArea ofOperations for possible interferencefrom radio waves. GPS- 

### Global Positioning System. Handheld Radio- 

### A radio transceiver capable ofcommunication with other Pilots or FAA personnel in theArea ofOperations. Loiter Mode- 

### A default recovery modethe sUAS goes intowhen communications are lostfrom the PIC.

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### Maintenance Recommendations- 

### Periodic maintenance recommendations for each ofthe sUAS components that have a usable life. Manual 

### -Thisflight manual that combines the Operatorspecific procedures with the sUAS manufacturers' manual. Manufacturers Recommendations- 

### Written recommendations provided bythe manufacturers ofthevarious components ofthe sUAS. NAS- 

### National Airspace System. Non Participants- 

### Persons who have not agreed to participate in sUAS operations. Operator- 

### The entitysubmitting as the applicant on this waiver request tothe FAAwho will be responsible for all sUAS operations and procedures. PAPA- 

### Professional Aerial Photographers Association, International. Participants- 

### Persons who have agreed to participate in sUAS operations. Pilot In Command
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### Person whowill flythe UA duringsUAS operations and who is responsible for all safety related or operational decisions underthe direction of the Operator in accordance with this Manual and FAA requirements. SOP- 

### Standard Operating Procedures. sUAS- 

### Small Unmanned Aerial Systems as contemplated underthe FAA guidelines, notto exceed 55 pounds in weight or 100 miles per hour in speed. Telemetry- 

### Electronicallytransmitted data that provides control and information transmissions to and from the PIC and the sUAS. UA- 

### Unmanned Aircraft. Visual Observer- 

### An individual who is designated to observe flight operations and to maintain visual contactwith the UA duringflight operations while maintaining communications and coordination with the PIC. 7

## PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES
FLIGHTTEAM COMPOSITION The onsite flight team is composed ofa Pilot in Command (PIC}, aVisual Observer {VO), and a Videographer. The PIC is responsible for all flight operations and decisions to proceed. The VO is responsible to maintain visual contact with the UA and to provide constant communication with the PIC regarding aircraft status and surrounding conditions within the Area of Operations. The Videographer views areas being photographed and has control ofthe camera only. VISUAL OBSERVER All operations will utilize aVisual Observer. The main responsibilities ofthe Visual Observer will be to ensure thatthe UA is operated within thevisual line ofsight of both the PIC and Visual Observer at all times. The Visual Observer will maintain verbal communication with the PIC at all times. Prior to flight, the PIC will ensure that the Visual Observer understands and can perform all the duties required of the Visual Observer. PIC Pilot in Command is responsible forthe safe operation ofthe sUAS at all times in accordance with this Manual and the applicable FAA regulations. Pilot in Command will be responsible for: • All support personnel. • Performing all pre-flight, flight phase, and postflight inspections, air worthiness, diagnostics, and testing. • Manufacturer recommended maintenance operations. • Weather condition assessments and forecast reviews. VIDEOGRAPHER The Videographer is responsible for operating the slave controller which manipulates the camera only. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The PIC must be an FAA-licensed pilot and must have completed the PAPA sponsored ground school with at least 25 hours ofsUAS flight time. The VO and the Videographer must have completed sUAS ground school training and must 8

### demonstrate experience with FAA procedures and the standard procedures of this Manual.

# OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS Operational Ceiling- Maximum 1,200ftAGL, typical400ftAGL. Operational Endurance- 18 minutes. Maximum Speed- 50 MPH MaximumOperatingTemperature
- 104 degrees F MinimumOperatingTemperature
- 14 degrees F MaximumOperational Wind Speed- 22 MPH (gusts to 20 MPH}

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# MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Only Aerial Innovations of TN personnel or an appointed service technician may carry out maintenance on the sUAS aircraft systems described in this operations manual. In all cases a Maintenance Logbook (see Appendix B) is completed to reflect any work undertaken and a flight test, testing all functions {including the return-to-home failsafe facility), is subsequently carried out bythe PIC. 

### ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The Pre-Flight and Post-Flight checklists shown in Appendix A are completed by the PIC every time a Aerial Innovations ofTN sUAS aircraft is operated. Every six months {or fifty hours of flight time
- whichever comes first) the following inspection is carried out by the PIC. The inspection is recorded in the Maintenance Logbook along with any findings. Any issues identified are remedied and the aircraft undergoes a full flight-test before the aircraft is returned to Operational Status: • Inspection ofthe airframe for any damage, unusual marks and tightness of fixings; • Inspection ofthe motor mountings for correcttension; • Inspection ofthe propellersfor condition, unusual marks, chips, cracks and tightness of fasteners; • Inspection ofelectrical wiringfor condition, unusual marks ordiscoloration; • Inspection ofelectrical terminal fittings and plugs forsecure attachment and general condition; • Inspection ofthe attachment ofall fittings such as flight controller, GPS antennas etc. forsecure attachment; • Inspection ofpayload attachment points for condition and security of payload; • Inspection ofthe condition and function ofall ancillary equipment such as transmitter etc. • Testing ofall system battery packs for charge status and general condition. If any issues or problems are identified then the aircraft is not allowed to fly until the issue has been remedied. If minor problems (such as damaged propellers, faulty battery packs etc.) are identified and remedied, and the PIC believes the aircraft is suitable to return to Operational Status then the work completed is noted in the Maintenance Logbook. If major issues are identified {such as an 10

### unserviceable 

## motor, damaged airframe etc.}, then the aircraft undergoes a full flight test regime {as described below}, once the identified fault has been remedied. FULL FLIGHTTEST 

### The system has all functions tested with a minimum offive minutes flight time by a qualified PIC recording any abnormalities in the Flight Record Logbook (Appendix D). Ifthe PIC deems the aircraftto be safe then he must sign the Flight Record Logbook as fitfor Operational use. Systems with identified issues relating to firmware or software (see below} are grounded by Aerial Innovations of TN until any problems are rectified. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPDATE POLICY 

### All new software and firmware are thoroughly assessed before installation. Particular attention is focused on relevance to operations, reason for release and any known issues. Multi-rotor and sUAS forums are consulted regularly for any reported issues with the release and only when the validity of the upgrade has been confirmed is the upgrade considered. In all circumstances the upgrade is performed by qualified Aerial Innovations of TN personnel or appointed service providers. All upgrade information such as version numbers and new functions are recorded in the Maintenance Logbook. All Aerial Innovations ofTN PIC are made aware thatthe firmware orsoftware has been upgraded before any flight operations are undertaken. Any upgraded system has all functions thoroughly tested with a minimum offive minutes flight time by a qualified Aerial Innovations of TN PIC who records any abnormalities in the Flight Record Logbook. If the PIC deems the aircraft to be safe then the PIC signs the Flight Record Logbook as fitfor Operational use. Ifany doubts exist as to the new upgrade the aircraft is downgraded to the previous firmware and the flighttest procedure is repeated. Systems with identified issues relatingtofirmware orsoftware are grounded untilthe problem can be rectified.

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# LOGS AND RECORDS PILOTAND AIRCRAFT HOURS 

### Aerial Innovations ofTN PIC are required to keep a log ofpilot and aircraft hours. To meet this**requirement~** 

### Aerial Innovations of TN holds and updates a spreadsheet-based Personal Flying Log Book for Aircraft Operating Crew. This log book is aseparate document which can be viewed on request (see sample page at Appendix D). BATTERY LOGBOOK 

### Aerial Innovations of TN Personal Flying Log Book (Appendix D) additionally records information about battery condition (charge) before and after each flight. The Battery Logbook is accompanied by- and supported with- Aerial Innovations ofTN Incident Logbook (Appendix 

### C) and Maintenance Logbook (Appendix B).

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# FLIGHT PLANNING
WEATHER 

### Operator will require PIC to obtain all necessary weather information in order to plan and conduct safe flight operations accordingto and as referenced by any applicable UA Operator Manuals. If operating near an operating Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS) or All Weather Observation Service (AWOS), the broadcast system will be consulted. IfATIS/ is not available, PIC will consultalternative sources for acurrentweatherforecast. The operating envelope for the Inspire 1 has been referred to earlier. It is emphasized thatthe PIC is to ensure the operating envelope environment meets orexceeds all safe and legal visibility, precipitation, humidity, and wind limitations for safe operation. SITE PERMISSIONS 

### • Secure permissions from property owner ifrequired. • Secure permissions from participants. • Coordinate with local law enforcement if required. • Priorto operations, Operator receives permission fortake-offand landing from the relevant land-owner. In most cases permission attainment is unproblematic as the landownerand the client are the same individual (or entity). In the case of local authorityowned land, the relevant authority is contacted in advance to secure permission fortake-offand landing, and to find outabout any operating restrictions orspecific insurance requirements that might apply. PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS 

### Prior to each flight, the PIC will conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine if the sUAS is in a condition for safe flight, and to account for all possible discrepancies or inoperable equipment. If the inspection reveals any condition that will affectthe safe operation ofthe sUAS, the aircraftwill be prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance can be performed and the sUAS can be returned to safe flight. The preflight inspections will include the following components according to the recommended checklists in the DJI operator manual, and in the Aerial Innovations ofTN checklist:

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## D Airframe 

## D Battery 

## D Transmitters 

## D Camera and Gimbal 

## D Propulsion system including propellers In addition, with the battery attached and turned on in the sUAS, the PIC will oversee and monitorthe series ofdiagnostic tests to determine and verify proper voltage levels, control function, communication, and GPS satellite connectivity acquisition. PIC will utilize the DJI Inspire 1 LED indicators as well as telemetry data to determine ifthe proper preflight diagnostics have been completed. The PIC will also perform and log a pre-flight compass calibration each time the sUAS is flown from a new location. DOCUMENTATION 

### PIC will ensure that all documents used by Aerial Innovations ofTN to ensure safe flight operations and any document required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 must be available at the Ground Control Station on site at any time the sUAS is operating, and ready to be made available to any law enforcement official upon request. If possible, these documents will be on the PIC's person at all times during flight operations, and accessible to law enforcement without interrupting the PIC while conducting flight operations (possibly in a pouch on the back ofthe vest). PRE-FLIGHTAREA AND PERSONNEL CHECKS 

### • Surveyflight operations area for safety concerns and toverify conditions. • Examine all components ofthe sUAS toverify properfunction in accordance with the applicable manuals and manufacturer's instructions. • Verify notificationto all personnel on site. • Establish Designated Safety Zone and verify safe clearances. • PIC should wearthe specified safetyvest. • The ultimate responsibilityfor aircraft airworthiness and operational safety rests with thesUAS pilot-in-command. Forthis, the PIC- as an aid- uses a Pre-Flight Checklist (see Appendix A). In summary, the Pre-Flight Checklist prompts examination ofthefollowing: 

## D The airframe (for condition and lack ofdamage); 

## D The battery (for level-of-charge and security ofattachment);
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## D The transmitter {for level-of-charge and to check that switches are in the 'home' position}; 

## D The camera {secured, on and operating). 

## D Propulsion system

• In addition, when the flight battery is connected tothe sUAS, theflight controller undertakes aseries ofdiagnostictests {while simultaneously locatingthe position ofGPS satellites}. CLOSED SET OPERATIONS 

### Ifthis exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply: • The operator must have a Motion Picture and Television Operations Manual {MPTOM} as documented in this grant ofexemption. • At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator ofthe sUAS affected by this exemption must submit awritten Plan ofActivities tothe local Flight Standards District Office {FSDO} withjurisdiction overthe area ofproposed filming. The 3-day notification may be waived withthe concurrence ofthe FSDO. The plan ofactivities must include at leastthefollowing: o Dates and times for all flights; o Name and phone numberofthe operatorforthe sUAS aerial filming conducted underthis grant ofexemption; o Name and phone numberofthe person responsible forthe onscene operation ofthe sUAS; o Make, model, and serial or N-Number ofsUAS to be used; o Name and certificate number ofsUAS PICs involved in the aerial filming; o Astatementthatthe operator has obtained permission from propertyowners and/or local officials to conductthefilming production event; the list ofthose who gave permission must be made available tothe inspector upon request; o Signature ofexemption holder or representative; and o Adescription ofthe flight activity, including maps ordiagrams ofany area, city, town, county, and/orstate overwhich filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.
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### • Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons consentingto be involved and necessaryforthefilming production, as specified in the exemption holder's MPTOM. 

### ON-SITE PROCEDURES 

## The on-site procedures undertaken byAerial Innovations ofTN are conducted in accordance with and controlled through an extensive use ofchecklists. For this reason the following sections repeatedly refer to various checklists found in AppendixAofthis Manual.

• Site Survey- 

### In advance ofoperations, asurvey is undertaken to reviewthe site, its terrain, structures and surroundings- to check any assumptions made aboutthe location priorto arrival and to adjustthe operations plan accordingly. Forthis, an On-Site Survey Checklist is used {see Appendix A, page 25). The primary purpose ofthe site survey is to make avisual check ofthe operating area with the objective of identifying any potential hazards.

• Selection ofOperatingAreas and Alternatives- 

### In advance ofthe pre-flight On-Site Survey, Google maps will be consulted and- ifpossible- the local site will be visited beforehand. The site will be specifically checked in terms of: o ProximitytoAirport Reference Points (ARP) as denoted in the Airport Facility Directory {AFD). Must operate outside 5 miles ofARP, unless otherwise agreed upon byvirtue ofwritten letter ofagreement with the airport's management, or otherwise permitted by the COA issued to Aerial Innovations of TN 

### o Ability of PIC and VO to operatethe sUAS clear of, and give wayto, all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. o 500ft. clearance ofall non-participating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless; 

### A. sufficiently protected in the event ofan accident, and the nonparticipating persons remain protected at all times during operations ofthe sUAS, and 

### B. The owners and controllers ofanyvessels, vehicles, or structures has granted permission forthe operating closer to
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### those objects and the PIC has made asafety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closer tothose objects and determinedthat it does not present an undue hazard. o Ability ofAerial Innovations ofTN to conduct operations over private or controlled access propertywith permission from the owner/controlleror representative ofsuch, and said permissions are granted. o Proximityto radio interferences o Prevailing weather conditions have been adequately assessed, including; high winds, convection, visibility, minimum cloud clearance (500ft below, and 2,000 ft horizontal clearance}, or when visibility is less than 3 miles from the PIC. The primary site for take-off and landing will be assessed {size, shape, surface, slope and surroundings} and an alternative site will be identified should the primary site become unavailable or unsuitable.



### • Boundaries
- Aerial Innovations of TN requires that proper identifiers and signage will be in place in the operating area to alert people tothe fact that aerial work is being conducted. The PIC will be responsible for cordoningto ensure safe distances from operations are observed. Cordoning procedures to be practiced include: o Take-offand Landing safetyArea: PIC will determinethe safe distances ofall people from thetake-offand landing operation ofthe sUAS. The PIC will also establish acordoned area with clearly marked delineation thetake-offand landing operations. o Signage and Identifying Clothing:The PIC will place signage at each entry pointwithinthe operations area alerting people to thefollowing: A. Low altitude aerial work is being conducted B. Use ofany actual sensing equipment being used C. A request asking peopleto notenterthe area without first notifyingthe PIC orAerial Innovations ofTN designated on-site flight operations personnel D. PIC and VO will put on outerwearthatwill identifythem in their respective roles. Signage will be attached on their person thatwill instruct law-enforcement,
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### observers, orany other people presentthatthey are not to be interrupted un-necessarily while conducting flight operations.

• Anemometer Weather Check- 

### Beyond pre-site planning weather forecast checks, Aerial Innovations ofTN requires that the PIC conduct specific onsite weather checks. The PIC will utilize a hand-held or portable Anemometer to determine wind speed, direction, temperature, and humidity. Aerial operations will only be conducted within the specific recommended wind and humidity limitations of the sUAS manufacturer's operating manuals, or if not identified therein, only in conditions where wind speed is less than 15mph, gusting up to 20mph.

• Crew Briefing
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### Aerial Innovations of TN flight operations personnel will typically include the PIC, VO, and other possible ground crew. The operations personnel, in addition to any other parties that may be present, will be briefed priortothe start ofoperations. The briefingwill include: o Introductiontothe equipment being used includingthe sUAS and the ground station functions, with particular emphasis on moving parts including weight ofthe sUAS, and the harm or damage that could possibly be inflicted by coming into contact with those components (particularlythe propellers, and hot surfaces) o Familiarization withthefailsafe return-to-home systems and instruction on howto activate those systems ifthe PIC is unable to activate those systems o Expected flight plan, holding positions, flight duration, and overall flight boundaries. o Expected responsibilities and authority ofeach flight operations personnel o Identification and familiarization withthetake-offand landing designated areas, and the requirements for remaining clear of those areas at all times. o The need for all present to alertthe PIC ofany encroachments ofpeople orobjects intothe airspace and ground boundaries o Importance ofmitigatingany possible distractions or unnecessary communication with the PIC during operations
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### o Careful review of Lost Link and emergency procedures • Communications
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### Aerial Innovations of TN uses channel-hopping technology on 2.4GHz to maintain communications with the SUAS for the purposes of platform control. There is no communication {'downlink') from the sUAS tothe ground station. In the event of loss ofor interference with the control frequency, the sUAS is programmed to return to its take-off position and land autonomously {'return-to-home'}. This failsafe procedure is described further under Emergency Procedures.

• Frequency Scans- 

### Aerial Innovations ofTN will perform frequency scans to help identify possible conflict with radio communications. This will be performed via a hand-held or portable radio spectrum scanner by the PIC. These scans will include a full spectrum scan of the applicable frequency range ofthe sUAS. Possible sources of radio interference or conflict will be identified and evaluated to determine if flight operations can be safely continued.

• Recharging and Battery Use (Fuel Management)
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### The DJI Inspire 1 utilizes a 4480 mAh 15.2V LiPo 45 Intelligent Flight Battery. Batteries are charged at base prior to flight operations. The number of batteries that will be transported tothe flight operations area will be based on the specific needs of the flight operations or mission. The battery capacity will be tested utilizing the internal proprietary tester on the battery, and will also be checked utilizing the proprietary DJI software, as well as any internally sensed telemetry software and hardware attached to the sUAS. A 

### battery charge log will be kept via the proprietary DJI Inspire 1software and will be completed prior to every flight. Any battery found to be less than fullycharged, damaged, displays insufficientvoltage, or otherwise defective will notbe used.

• Load-outs and Equipment- 

### The Inspire 1 is a simple quad-copter UAS with limited capability for loads and equipment. Removable equipment includes the battery, gimbal, camera, telemetry hardware, antenna, and imaging transmitter. The battery is held in place via proprietary fittings. The gimbal is attached via screws into the airframe. The camera is attached to the gimbal using screws and a proprietary harness. All other equipment is attached using nylon fittings, Velcro, or adhesives. Total takeoff weight
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### with these components will not exceed the maximum recommended takeoff weight identified in the Inspire 1 Users/operators Manual of 1280 grams. Payload security is tested prior to any operations both visually and by vigorous tactile testing. All attachment points will be inspected and tested weekly.

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# FLIGHT PROCEDURES Aerial Innovations of TN will utilize checklists to direct the flight operations personnel in flight procedures. The following section will continually refer to the several checklists presented inthe Appendix.



### • Motor Start- All ofthe various preflight checks will have been performed priorto motorstart and will include: o PIC and VO will put on identifyingouterwear. o Pre-flight compass calibration, GPS verification, and voltage diagnostics completed. o Take-off position and location is checked to ensure it is clear of obstacles, debris, potential hazards, and people. o Transmitter switches are placed in the proper configuration, includingthe home switch and GPS mode switch. o Transmitter is on and properly charged withvoltage confirmed. o Battery is secured, on, and properly seated. o Camera and gimbal is armed, responding to commands, and stabilized. o sUAS is placed in the propertakeoff position. o LED flight mode indicator, and telemetry read-out shows adequate GPS connectivity accordingtothe DJIInspire 1 User/operators Manual. o LED flight mode indicators and telemetry read-outs showthe proper flight mode is selected DJIInspire !User/operators Manual. o Camera is switched on. o All flight operations personnel are intheir proper position and atthe ready. o Start motors, and establish functional pre-take-off powersetting.

• Take-Off
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### Once motors have been started, the PIC will verify that the pretake-off checklist has been completed. Once this has been verified, the PIC will followthefollowingtake-off procedure: 1. Apply powerfor acontrolled ascent to asafe low-level test altitude overthetake-offarea, and then hold. 2. After in hold, PIC performs check ofall control stick response including rudder, aileron, elevator, and throttleto ensure proper 21

### response to commands. 3. PIC confirms with VO thatthe flight operations area is free of obstructions orother manned or unmanned airtraffic. 4. PIC confirms with all flight operations personnel thatthey are ready to proceed with flight operations as planned.



### • In-Flight
- Aerial Innovations of 

### TN requires that the PIC is free to concentrate on positioning, scanning, and monitoring systems and the flight operations area without un-necessary distraction, and to ensure the flight is compliant with remaining 500 ft clear of all non-participating persons, vessels, vehicles, or structures unless proper permissions have been obtained as described in the previous section addressing the selection ofsites. Throughoutthe flight, PIC will take particular care to remain within the established operating permissions and envelope by executing the following practices: o Verifythrough verbal communication with theVO thatthey are alerted to any manned or unmanned aircraftwithin the flight area. o Verifythrough verbal communication with the VO that obstacles are being identified and avoided. o Interval monitoringofvoltage and communication with sUAS to ensure adequate voltage accordingtothe DJIInspire 1User/operating Manual forsafe return and landing. o Monitortime since motors were started to ensure a minimum of3 minutes ofbatteryfuel is available for return and landing ofsUAS. o Asafety margin ofa minimum of3 minutes ofbattery life is maintained at all times. o Maintainvisual contact with flight systems/mode and battery 

### LED light indicators at all times. o Maintain situational awareness ofchanges in weather, visibility, or cloud avoidance at all times. o Maintain operation speeds less than 100mph. o Maintainvisual contact with sUAS at all times. o Ensure VO has visual contact withthe sUAS in flight at all times. Establish a position hold until VO re-establishes visual contact with the sUAS ifcontact is lost.

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### • Let-Down/Landing
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### To execute a safe recovery and landing of the sUAS, the PIC will ensure thatthefollowing practices**ar~e** 

### followed: o Establish and guide the sUAS through asafe route to directly above the cordoned take-offand landing area. o Maintain asafe descent rate and follows all procedures and techniquesto avoid vortex state orsettlingwith power. o Verifythat a minimum of3 minutes of battery life is available, as mentioned above, to ensure a holding position ifthe landing area is not cleared. o Verifythatthe landing area is clear ofdebris, obstacles, people, or hazards thatwould preclude asafe landing.

• Shutdown
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### Upon landing, the throttle is returned to the home position causing the rotors to stop spinning. Operations then proceed as follows: 

### 1. The sUAS battery is switched offordisconnected. 2. The camera is stopped and is then switched off. 

### 3. The sUAS is removed fromthe landing area and is checked for any abnormalities ordamage. 4. The transmitter is switched off. 5. The sUAS battery is removed, tested, and thenthe battery is safely secured and stored.

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# EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The emergency procedures described below address the following, safety-critical question: 

## In the event ofamalfunctionfailure orotherin-flight emergency, how is the sUASgoing to safely land withoutcreating a hazard to otherairspace users orpersons orpropertyon the ground? MOTORTHRUST LOSS 

### As a quad copter, The Inspire 1 has no 'rotor redundancy'. Loss of power to a motor on a quad copter will result in a crash. For this reason, Aerial Innovations of TN takes specific preventative steps to ensure that loss of power to a motor will notoccur: • Wiring integrity is checked visually priorto anyflight operations. • A pre-flight battery check is undertaken totestthe charge ofthe cells. • Upon take-off, the sUAS is lifted into atemporary, low-altitude holding position and the throttle/ rudder and aileron/elevator control sticks are moved to check thatsUAS is responding as expected. Ifthere is a loss ofthrust to a motor, any residual control left available to the PIC will be used to guide the sUAS away from people and objects to avoid injury or damage to property and people. Every effort will be made to restrict the crash site tothe safest possible position. sUAS BATTERY FAILURE 

### As has been addressed in above previous sections, Aerial Innovations of TN has procedures and practices in place designed to prevent sUAS batter failure or malfunction, and they include: • The batteries are physically inspected and tested through all phases of preflight and postflight for damage orswelling • The Battery performance and condition is tested priorto each flightto ensure they are fully charged, and the proprietary DJI software charge track/log is checked to ensure the battery meets the minimum safe requirements as specified by DJI in operating manual and firmware specs. • Throughout all phases offlight, the batteryvoltage, percentage ofcharge remaining, and time in operation is constantly monitoredvia thetelemetry transmission tothe ground station to ensure there is the proper minimum voltage and time to return and land is achieved and maintained.
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### • The PIC will immediately land the sUAS in the nearest possible landing area iftelemetry indicatesthe minimumvoltage, time in operation, or percentage ofcharge are not met. BATIERV FAILURE FAILSAFE 

### {Low Battery RTH) The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI pilotapp will display a notice when a low batterywarning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return tothe Home Point if no action is taken after a 10 second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controllerto alterthe aircraft's orientation duringthe landing process. A more detailed description ofindications, warnings, and thresholds is presented in Appendix E-Phantom 3 User Manual, page 13 and 14, ofthis document.
TRANSMITIER/CONTROLLER BATIERV FAILURE 

### As has been mentioned previously, through the extensive use of checklist procedures, Aerial Innovations ofTN requires thatthe PIC ensure the DJI Inspire 1 controller {ground station} will be fully charged priorto any aerial operation. Any monitors being used to displaytelemetrywill also be fully charged. CONTROLLER BATIERV FAILSAFE 

### Aerial Innovations of TN will use The DJI Inspire 1 flight control system that incorporates an automated failsafe system which commands the sUAS to return to home and land ifthere is a loss of remote control for 3 seconds due to battery failure or any other cause. When the controller battery level is critically low The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert.

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### LOSS OF CONTROL FREQUENCY (and/orGround Station Failure) 

### To help prevent a loss ofcontrol frequency, Aerial Innovations ofTN requires that the PIC ensure flight operations only occur within un-aided visual line ofsite VLOS at all times. Doing so will keep the sUAS well within the required minimum range ofthe DJI Inspire 1 controller/transmitter. LOSS OF CONTROL FREQUENCY FAILSAFE 

### Ifthe control frequency signal is lost for more than 3 seconds (sUAS out of range, ground station failure etc.} the DJI Inspire 1 Flight Controller has been programmed to switch the UAS into failsafe mode and it will 'return to home' (RTH) and also land: • Ifthe failsafe occurs while in GPS mode accordingtothe parameters of the DJIInspire 1 User/Operator Manual,the sUAS will return tothetakeoffand landing area and auto-land. • Ifthefail location occurs while in A Til mode accordingtothe parameters ofthe DJIInspire 1 User/Operator Manual, the sUAS will auto-land. • The RTH failsafe mechanism works bythe sUAS Flight Controller saving the home (take-off} pointautomaticallywhen thethrottle stick is moved forthe firsttime (after 6or more GPS satellites have been acquireddenoted by asingle red pulse from the LED oraseries ofcontinuous green pulses). The RTH failsafe function on the sUAS is tested on aweekly basis by Aerial Innovations ofTN by switchingthe transmitter offduring atestflight session. MALICIOUS OR ACCIDENTAL INTERFERENCE WITH CONTROL FREQUENCY 

### As was mentioned in previous sections, through the extensive use of checklists, Aerial Innovations of TN requires that the PIC utilize a Spectrum Scanner to ensure there is no accidental or malicious radio interference. In the unlikely event thatthis should occur, the PIC will initiatethe failsafe procedure mentioned in the previous section

• Pilot Incapacitation
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### If the pilot-in-command becomes incapacitated to the extentthat control ofthe sUAS becomes unviable, the sUAS will hover in a stationery position until the battery's second level low-voltage protection is triggered. At this point, the sUAS will descend and land in a steady, controlled manner. Ifan observer is present, they will have been
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### briefed on the sUAS's failsafe {return-to-home) mode and its activation (see Section on 11

### Crew Briefing").

• Aircraft Incursion
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### If another aircraft should enter or appears to be entering the Visual Line of Sight Operating Envelope VLOS, PIC will operatethe sUAS to immediately maintain safe visual separation, and give wayto any manned flight operation.

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### fly away" is defined as the loss of control transmission link where the PIC no longer has control or the ability to command the sUAS to remain within the bounds of the intended operation area. In the unlikely event that this should occur, the PIC will observe and record the direction offlight heading, speed, and altitude ofthe sUAS, and then followthe Incident Response Procedure as outlined below: • Crash 

### & Incident Response 

### While Aerial Innovations ofTN takes extreme caution in its flight procedures to prevent a loss of control or crash, any incident, accident, or operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries as defined by the applicable COA issued must be reported to the FAA UAS Integration Office {AFS 80) within 24 hours. The following procedures will also be ensured bythe PIC: o PIC will have on their person acopy ofthe local emergency response contact information, includingfire, law enforcement, medical response, and the UAS Integration Office contact information

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# aer1a innovations OF TN & 

## KY 

# AppendixA Checklists

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## SITE SELECTION CHECKLIST:



## o Review applicable charts and note airspace including Special Use Airspace (SUAL Prohibited Areas, and nearby designated airporttraffic patterns. Assess property boundaries within the working area and consider coordination efforts and documentation needed for safe operation. o Checkfor Notices toAirmen (NOTAMS) o Determine aweather observation source forthe area. o Note prevailing weather conditions. o Assess Risk Factors. o Visually check the operating area and identify potential hazards: • Persons, vessels, trees, fencing, structures, high-tension lines, livestock, sensitive habitats areas, noise abatement. o Analyze and determinethe best take offand landing zone. o Account for hard or soft surface conditions including sloping and terrain differences. o Establish an alternate if the primary take off and landing zone should become unavailable or unsuitable.

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## PRE-FLIGHT START-UP CHECKLIST: o Verify all transmitter, on-board aircraft and camera batteries are fully charged (confirm voltages). o Ensure no frequency conflicts withvideo and transmitter

# I receiver. o Check all control surfaces for signs ofdamage, loose hinges, and overall condition. Inspectthe wings 

# I rotors to ensure they are in good structural condition and properlysecured. o Check motor

# I engine and mounting attachmentstothe airframe. o Inspect propellers

# I mounting hardware {tight) 

# I rotor blades for chips and deformation. o Checkthe landing gearfor damage and function. o Test electrical connections (plugged in and secure). o Ensure photo

# Ivideo equipment mountingsystem is secure and operational. o Check location ofGPS equipment controllingthe autopilot. o Checkthe IMU movements in the ground control software. o sUAS in stabilization mode, ensure control response movetoward the correct positions. o sUAS 

# I Drone is in a level location safe fortakeoff. o FPV 

# I Power up ground station. o FPV

# I Power up Video receiver. o Ifusing Video recorder, turn on camera system. o Camera settings are correct {still images, video, frame rate). o SD camera memory clear and inserted intothe camera. o Action 

# I Start filming. o All transmitter controls move freely in all directions. o All transmittertrims in neutral position. o All transmitterswitches in correct position (typically away). o Transmitterthrottleto zero. o Radio transmitter on. o Connect 

# I power on batteryto airframe. o Ensure led indicators and audible tones are correct. o Timer on {ifapplicable). o FPV, confirm video is in monitor

# I goggles. o Scan for nearby cars 

# I people

# I animals. o Say "CLEAR!". o Arm flight controller.
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## o Increase throttle slightly listeningfor any abnormalities. 

## o Short 20-30 second hover at 3-5 feet (listen forvibrations

# I loose items). o Confirm Voltage levels are correct.

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## PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION CHECKLIST: 

## D Perform initial walk-around. 

## D InspectsUAS for cracks injoints and structural members. 

## D Inspect sUAS for loose or damaged screws, ties, fasteners, straps. 

## D Inspect sUAS for loose or damaged wiring. 

## D Inspect sUAS for loose ordamaged connections (solder, plugs, etc.). 

## D Inspect prop mounts and screws and apply slight counter pressure on arms to check for loosened components. 

## D Ensure antennas and masts are secure. 

## D Inspect

# I clean FPV Camera and Lens and insure it is secured and connections are firmly attached. 

## D Ensure camera settings are correct (still images, video, frame rate). 

## D Ensure FPVTransmitters are secure and operational. 

## D Ensure batteries are fully charged, properly seated and secured. 

## D Ensure thefollowingfail-safe equipment is functioning: 

## D RTH (return to home). 

## D Recovery Command Response (toggletest). 

## D Firmware Airport Proximity Detection. 

## D Ensure props are smooth and free ofdamage 

# I defect (check blade, surface and hub). 

## D Ensure prop adapters are tight

# I secure. 

## D Ensure voltage alarm is connected. 

## D Ensure arming

# I idletimeout is properly configured. 

## D Ensure correct model is selected in transmitter (ifapplicable). 

## D Check RC transmitterforthe correct range and centeringfor all sticks. 

## D Perform range test.

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## IN-FLIGHT CHECKLIST: D Basics: Ifflying manually, always keep yourfingers on the controller/transmitter. 

## D Never letthe sUAS outofyoursight even for asecond. 

## D Climb to asafe altitude awayfrom potential hazards and to reduce noise pollution. 

## D Keep aircraft at asafe operating distance from people, electric utility lines and buildings. 

## D Ifthe sUAS must be flown over buildings or people, use a lightweight sUAS and maintain asafe altitudefor recovery and make every effortto minimize exposure. 

## D Spotter: Use aspotterwhenever possible and appropriate, especiallywhen flying by First Person View (FPV). 

## D Do notflysUASs within distance defined by local laws ofany private/commercial airport/helipad. 

## D Do notfly around a pre-existing sUAS flying site without afrequencymanagement agreement. 

## D Do not interferewith operations and traffic patterns at any airport.

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## LANDING CHECKLIST: D Regardless ofwhether ofa manual or automated sUAS landing, scan landing area for potential obstruction hazards. D Announce out loud "Preparingto Land". D Use asafe descent rate and follow correct proceduresto avoid avortex state orsettling. D Carefully land the aircraft awayfrom obstructions and people. D Turn the power offtothe aircraft and/or disconnectthe batteries. D Turn offthetransmitter. D Turn the power offtothe photo equipment. D Visually check aircraftfor signs ofdamage and/orexcessive wear. D Remove the unused fuel ifapplicable. Secure the aircraft. D Check pictures: Verifythatthe sUAS camera actuallytookthe pictures. 

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The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use ofyour Inspire 1. 1.Disclaimer 2.1n the Box 3.1nspire 1Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.1nspire 1User Manual 6.1ntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information.

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

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the OR code orvisit "http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app.

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For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents
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### 2 Before Flight 

### 2 Watch the video tutorials 

### 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 

### 2 Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 Assemble the Aircraft 

### 7 Aircraft Diagram 

### 9 Remote Controller Diagram 

### 9 Aircraft Flight Controller 

### 12 Flight Mode 

### 12 Flight Status Indicator 

### 12 Return to Home (RTH) 

### 13 Dynamic Home Point 

### 15 Vision Positioning System 

### 16 Flight Recorder 

### 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

### 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### 18 Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profile 

### 24 Remote Controller Operations 

### 24 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

### 29 Remote Controller Status LED 

### 31 Linking the Remote Controller 

### 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 

### 33 Gimbal and Camera Camera Profile 

### 35 Gimbal 

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### 40 Map 

### 43 Academy 

### 43 User Center 

### 43 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

### 45 Preflight Checklist 

### 49 Calibrating the Compass 

### 49 Auto Take-off andAuto Landing 

### 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 51 FlightTest 

### 51 FAQ Appendix Specifications 

### 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

### 60 Howto Update Firmware 

### 61 FCC Compliance 

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# Product Profile

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision.

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camerawith ease. HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. Landing gear: Retractable landing gearthat enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery managementsystem. Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available.



### UnlockingTravel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your firstflight: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery intothe battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at leastfour times. 4. Power offthe aircraft.

Travel Mode Togglex4 Landing Mode



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. • If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. • Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing ModetoTravel Mode

. • Place the aircrafton the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table ortile) before switching between

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between thetravel modes and landing mode. 

### Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lockto the unlocked position (to the rightwhen facing the nose ofthe aircraft). 3. Insertthe gimbal by aligning the white markon the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back intothe locked position.

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--Gimbal Lock --Mounting Place ---Gimbal Connector Locked

### ~ Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted intothe camera. 

### Attaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.

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

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

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



### Preparing Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holderto the desired position then adjustthe antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holderto release the clamp, adjust itto fit then attach your mobile device. 2. Connectyour mobile devicetothe remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.

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[1] GPS [2] Propeller (P17) [2] [3] [3] Motor [4] [6] 

### [4] Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear [7] [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) [8]

[9] [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) [11]- ----[10] [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port**4=.~~i--** [3]**~~~-l\----** [4] [9]**---!+--~-=-=~** [8]**--+1---~~** '-----H---- [5] .-------1-t-- [6]**[7]--~--~ ..._-==~-~** 

### .......-- [9] Rear LED (P12) [10] Camera Micro-USB Port [11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35) [12] [13] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

[1] Antennas (P29) Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Mounting place foryour mobile device. [3] Control Stick Controls aircraft orientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

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### OJ Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. [11] Playback Button [16] (17] [18] [19]

iD Playbackthe captured images orvideos. [13]
--- '----[12] [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this portto geta live HDvideo preview ofwhatthe camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features.

[20] GPS Module ,------:---- (20] Used to pinpointthe location of the remote

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# Aircraft
This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight datafor each flight.

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: Pmode (Positioning) :Pmode works bestwhen GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected bythe Inspire 1depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS orVision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so only altitude is controlled. Amode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometerto maintain altitude. If it is still receiving aGPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home ifthe Remote Controllersignal is lost and ifthe Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC in Appendix.

:\): Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode ofthe aircraft, referto the "Flight Mode Switch" on P27 for more information.

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

Front LED Rear LED
The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED displays solid green. Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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

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### Smart RTH**~.ull** The Home Point isthe location atwhich your aircrafttakes offwhen the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon (**~.ull** 

### ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Pointwill be updated to your current position as you move around and when theAircraftStatus Indicator blinks green.
Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.

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### Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affectthe safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. Aircraft will land automatically ifthe current battery level can only supportthe aircraftto land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI Pilot app, and is described below

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## :\>: •When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. • Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status.
Failsafe RTH Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control overthe aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed. Failsafe Illustration

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# & •Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a20 meter (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point. • Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" view and select "MODE" to setthe Failsafe altitude. • Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle

stick ifthe aircraft reaches 20 maltitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below:



# & Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.

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### select"~", to resetthe remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 3. Tap"'"and select"4.9", to resetthe aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available.

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Followthe steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 2. Place the Inspire 1on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system cannotwork properlyon surfaces without pattern variations. 3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to liftoff, and the Inspire 1will hover in place. 

# & The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiouslywhen in any ofthe following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2meters orover4m/s at 1meter). • Flying overwater ortransparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying overextremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 10,000) surfaces. • Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying over surfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces thatwill deflectsound waves awayfrom the aircraft. • In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then

auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

## :\j: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe sensors. • The effective hovering altitudes ofthe aircraft is from 0to 2.5 meters. • Vision Positioning system may notfunction properlywhen the aircraft is flying overwater. • Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 1001ux). • Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation. • Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

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

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,
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match the nutwith the dots on the motors ofyour Inspire 1:

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# 'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Attach the propellers with agrey nut onto amotorwithout a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise**~** to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin
....,**~** the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completelytighten each propeller by OJ ;:I:' hand before flight.



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. Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraftcannottake off. • Handling the propellers with care. • Manuallytighten each ofthe propellers on the corresponding motorsto ensure it is attachedfirmly. 

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

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



# & •Checkthat the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before everyflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped,

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellers ormotorswhentheyare spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers fora better and saferflight experience.

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

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

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### OJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: LEOs displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEOs displaythe current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.1t is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The batterywill only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. OverCurrent Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to prevent over-discharge damage 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supplywhen ashort circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Information History: Showthe last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning messages and so on. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivityto save power. 13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the aircraft's to the main controller. 

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

### Using the Battery

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

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LowTemperature Notice: 1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low temperature environments (those with air temperatures below soC). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight. 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air temperatures below -1ooC) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between soc and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended thatyou applythe included insulation stickerto the battery in orderto prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature 

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

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### ~ 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature exceeds soc before using it in the lowtemperature environment. S. When using the Inspire 1 in a lowtemperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraftto hover at a low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heatthe battery. 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 20°C when in use. 

# & In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light upto displaythe current battery level. See belowfor details.



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

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### Battery life The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 seconds:



# & When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

# ffi For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the batterytab. 

### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect Battery Chargerto a power source (1 00-240V50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. Ifthe battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing itfor an extended period. 

# & • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controllerwith standard charger (model: A14-1OOP1A) atthe same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or

remove a batterywhen it is powered on.

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)> """' o Charging Protection LED Display 0) ;::::; The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

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



# & OJI does nottake any responsibility for damage caused bythird-party chargers. 

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

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# Remote Controllers
This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller operations and dual remote controller mode.

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



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### Powering On And OffThe Remote Controller The Inspire 1remote controller is powered by a2S rechargeable batterywith acapacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated bythe Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Followthe steps belowto power on your remote controller: 1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current battery level. 2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to poweron the remote controller. 3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will show asolid green lightwhen linking is completed. 4. Repeat step 2to power offthe remote controller afterfinish using it.



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

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go ofthe remote controller. Move the dial button to left or rightto viewthe pictures orvideos in playback mode. [2] Playback Button Press to view images orvideos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with asingle press. [4] Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

### Controlling Aircraft This section explains howto usethe various features ofthe remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

### to Mode 2by default.

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# EE Stick Neutral/mid point: Control sticks ofthe Remote Controller are placed atthe central position. Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom the central position. 

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# s @ Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff

. When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the fasterthe Inspire 1will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes

. Moving the left stickto the left or right controls the rudder and rotation ofthe aircraft. Push the sick leftto rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and push the stick rightto rotate the aircraft clockwise. Ifthe stick is centered, the Inspire 1will stayfacing its current direction. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the fasterthe Inspire 1will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the**i;;~~;i~?m:~** aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

# + Push the stick up to flyforward and down to fly backward. The Inspire 1will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Pushthe stickfurtherawayfromthe centerpositionfor alargerpitch angle (maximum 35°) and fasterflight. Moving the right stickcontrol left and right changes the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push leftto fly leftand rightto fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurther awayfrom the center position for alarger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and fasterflight. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shiftto point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shiftto point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static.



### 26 @ 2015 D,ll. All Rights ReservedFlight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A mode.

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Pmode (Positioning): Pmode works bestwhen GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected bythe Inspire 1depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS orVision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometerto maintain altitude. If it is still receiving aGPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home ifthe Remote Controllersignal is lost and ifthe Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC in Appendix. The Flight Mode Switch is locked in Pmode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enterthe "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode"

. Transformation Switch 

### I RTH Button The Transformation Switch 

### I RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lowerthe landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch This switch has two positions. The effectoftoggling the switch to any ofthese positions is defined below: 

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

Connecting Mobile Device Tiltthe Mobile Device Holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side ofthe Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable intoyour mobile device, and the otherend intothe USB porton the backofthe remote controller.

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

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position between the operator and the aircraftto achieve optimal transmission performance.

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller operator controls the orientation ofthe aircraft, while the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple "slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can viewthe live feed video from the aircraft and setthe camera parameters, butthey cannot control the gimbal.



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# & Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movementofthe camera. Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" remote controller bythrough the DJI Pilot app. Followthe steps belowfor setup: "Master" Remote Controller: 1. Connectthe remote controllerto your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Go to the Camera page, and tap**~~** 11 111to enterthe remote controllersettings window. 3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller.
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# & Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controllerto "Master" in DJI Pilot app ityou wish to linkthe remote controllerto the aircraft.
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The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The 

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The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controllerforthe firsttime. Followthese steps to link anew remote controller: 1. Poweron the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Poweron the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below. 

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You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller.

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



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# Gimbal and Camera
This chapter provides the technical specifications ofthe camera and explains the working mode of the gimbal.

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# Camera and Gimbal

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

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 

### 1. The Inspire 1comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a64GB micro-SO card. A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store high-resolution video data.



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

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

### ~ Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files.
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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controllerto shootthe images orthe videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about howto use these buttons, referto "Controlling Camera" P25. 

### NO Filter Attach an ND filterto the front ofthe camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect.



### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis Gimbal provides asteady platform forthe attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.

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



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

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Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the gimbal underyaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exityaw mode. 

### Using DJI PilotApp to Control Gimbal Followthe steps belowto use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 2. Tap and press on the screen until ablue circle is shown. 3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below.**~o11ll ~CL**  

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

Pitch

Follow Mode

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The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion ofthe Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. The Gimbal's motion is independentof the aircraft's orientation. One user Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain unchanged during the re-alignment. 

### Lt, • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protectthe gimbal after powering up. • Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover when it dries out.

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# DJIPilotApp
This chapter describes the four main GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

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# DJI Pilot App
The 

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

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## 8:The text nextto this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modifyflight limits and setthe gain values. [2] GPS Signal Strength**ull:** This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings**~** CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to viewthe IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. [4] System Status :This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator
-o--o-o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator representthe power levels needed to carry out differentfunctions. [6] Remote Controller Signal**~:;..** 

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

### 1}@:;..11111: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

## 1ft1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings :: :Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings 

### 1!0 :Tapto enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution ofthe videos, image size and so on. Shutter 

# e: Tap this button to take asingle photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes.

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### [8 :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings

### ~;::Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values ofthe camera. [11] Vision Positioning**~** :This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. [12] FlightTelemetry

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

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

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# . 1/i.: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [18] Livestream**~:** Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [19] Back**~** :Tapto return to the main GUI.

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

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

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI accountto login to "Discovery".

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This chapter describes the flight safety and flight restrictions.

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

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s , snow, rain and smog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and GPS signal. 3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies ofwater. 4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 6. The Inspire 1cannot operate within the polarareas in "P" mode.

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details ofthese flight limits are described in the following section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No FlyZones. When operating in PMode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higherthan 120 meters. Max Height 

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

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# - & o Ifyou fly outofthe limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannotfly itfurther.

o Ifthe Inspire 1flies out ofthe max radius in Readyto Fly (non-GPS) mode, itwill fly back within

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

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Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI PilotApp Prompt Status Indicator Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-flyZone Ifthe aircraft enters the restricted area in Amode but Warning: You are in a No-fly Pmode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has will automatically descend to begun. (Ifyou are within 1.5 mile land then stop its motors after radius) landing. Warning: You are in a restricted 

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...... zone. Descending to safe ,..,-, Red flashingRestrictedIfthe aircraft enters the altitude. (Ifyou are between the restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile altitude flight mode activates, itwill descend radius) zone to asafe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in arestricted feet belowthe safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted to between 1 0.5m and 120m. Fly Cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.



### E:§ Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

# Lt. •When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5seconds atwhich point itwill switch backto red blinking. • For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers and otherspecial areas. Tryto ensure the aircraft is visible.

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1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

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



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

phones. • DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open spaceto carry outthe following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status Indicator bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then followthe on-screen instructions. 2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a solid green light.

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

## :\j: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI PilotApp, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the compass. 

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

Auto Take-off Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use auto take-off: 1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap"

### t ", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.



### 50 © 2015 Dell. All Rights ReservedINSPIRE 1 User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use auto-landing: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 2. Checkthe landing area condition before tapping 

## ".i", to perform landing. 3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically.



### ·A· ·v· Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first time, and automatically lower everytime it descends to O.Bm. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app.



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

OR


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

### ®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 seconds.
OR



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## esc when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped.



### Take off/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI PilotApp and enterthe Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly

.now. If itflashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should nottake off. 5. Push the throttle up slowlyto take off or using AutoTake-offto take off.

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hoverovera level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowlyto descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the motors stop. 9. Turn offthe Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, followed bythe Remote Controller.



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

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


### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Workthrough the checklist before each flight. 2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Aim to shoot when flying in Pmode only. 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny orwindless days. 5. Change camera settings to suityou. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 7. Push the sticks gentlyto make aircraft movements stable and smooth.



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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)
1. Howcan Iput aGoPro camera on the Inspire 1 ?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only. 2. When will ground station functionality be available?

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

The exposure can be setto Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, ifyou wish to use aspecific setting. 4. Can Isee the size of images through the app?

Yes, you can preview image orvideo sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 5. How much weightcan the Inspire 1carrywithout its included camera?

We do not recommend flying with any payload otherthan the included DJI gimbal and camera. 6. Do you have an LCD monitoravailable forthe Inspire 1 ? No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming videoto acompatible monitoror mobile device ofyourown. 7. How long does ittake to charge the battery? Does it comeswith acharger?

Yes, all Inspire 1units come with standard TB47 charger. With the standard TB47 100Wcharger, ittakes 85min to fully charge a4500mAh battery. 8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app ifyou wish to use dual controller mode. 9. Where can Ifind info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation program? There is notrainer port on the remote controllerforthe Inspire 1. 1

0. Can the mobile device holderbe used on the Phantom 2series remote controller? No, it cannot. The mobile device holdercan only be used with the Inspire 1remote. 11. Doesthe Inspire 1have aSD card included? The Inspire 1comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 12. Can Iupgrade and buy asecond remote controller if Ionly buy asingle remote controller now? Yes. 13. How big isthe Inspire 1? Its lengthxheightxwidth dimensionswithoutthe propellersattached are44x30x45cm (17.3x 11.8x 17.7in).

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14. Whatflight controllerdoesthe Inspire 1use? The Inspire 1uses its own newflight controller. 15. Which motors and propellers doesthe Inspire 1come with? The Inspire 1uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 16.Aircraftframe armjoints appear loosen, isthat normal? The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of aircraft, do not adjustthe position ofthe screws on your own.

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

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# Appendix

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# Appendix

Model**~** ',**,<>,,>>\~ -:~** **WeiQf;ltf~~iatt~ry** ",'' »' :,; Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

MaxTilt Angle

Max Descent Speed

Max Flight Altitude

Max FlightTime
Propeller Model Operating Temperature Range

Dimensions

Model Operating Current
Mounting

Mechanical·Range T600

Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m

35°

4 m/s

4500m Approximately 18 minutes

DJI 1345

-10° to 40° C

438x451x301 mm
ZENMUSE X3
Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Detachable

Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330° )> -o -o CD :J 0.. 

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Total Pixels

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. Image Max Size

Electronic Shutter Speed

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Still Photography Modes

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

Supported SD Card Types

Name

Transmitting Distance

Video Output Port

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4000x3000

8 s to 1/8000 s Sony EXMOR 1/2.3"

Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse

60 Mbps

Micro SO Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

C1

2 km (OutdoorAnd Unobstructed)
USB, Mini-HDMI

DJI chargerINSPIRE 1 User Manual

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone
Operating Temperature Range

Charging Temperature Range 0-40°

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Model A14-100P1A

Rated Power 100W

Name Intelligent Flight Battery
Capacity 4500 mAh )> ""0 ""0 CD ::l BatteryType LiPo 68 High voltage battery Q. ><
NetWeight 570 g
Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C Storage Temperature Range More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Max Charging Power 180W

Name Intelligent Flight Battery
Capacity 5700 mAh
Battery Type LiPo 6S

NetWeight 670 g
Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C Storage Temperature Range More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

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Max Charging Power 180W Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 mabove ground) Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later

IOC allows users to lockthe orientation of aircraft in differentfashions. There are three working modes for

### ~ IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, "0 ro and user musttoggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Referto the table below: ::J o_ ;;;:·

Home Lock (HL)* Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

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# .. :\): *Home Lock and Point of Interestfeature are coming soon. Prerequisites of IOC Use the IOCfeature underthe following condition:

Course Lock

## •·:~gff:le POl Using IOC No None

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Aircraft <5m-50om >Point of Interest

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

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Followthe process described belowto upgradethe aircraft, remote controller and battery. UpdatingtheAircraft Firmware Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least lOOMB of free space on the SD card. Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

### I. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ inspire-!). 2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. Removethe SO cardfrom your PC. Ensurethe Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SO card into the SO card sloton the Inspire 1camera. Step 3- Update the Aircraft 1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin automatically after aircraft is powered on. 2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short pulse of "D-0-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "D---00" beeping sound to indicatethe update is complete with success. 3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. The update is successful if the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text "result: failed" is found orthe gimbal sound a long beep sound. Updatingthe Remote Controller Firmware Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update package file that is downloaded from the OJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is above 50%. Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

### I. Extractall downloaded files intothe root directory of an SO card or USB thumb drive. 2. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into the gimbal and connectthe gimbalwith remote controllerto upgradethe remote controller. Step3- Update the Remote Controller 

### I. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the remote controller duringthe update. 2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicatethe update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is failed. Try upgrade again.

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



# & • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware updatewhenthe aircraft is landed. • Be sure to updatethe remote controller's firmware tothe latestversion afteryou upgradethe aircraft's

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

controllerand aircraft. • Confirmthe update results according tothe gimbalsounds. Itis normalforthe aircraftto sound orthe

LEDto blinkduringthe update process. • Ensurethere is onlyonefirmware packagefile stored on yourSO card. • Onlystorage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFATfile systems are supported for aircraft

and remote controllerfirmware updates. • Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SO card when updating multiple

remote controllers.



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

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