U. S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21;14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

& (b); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 91.109;91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) 

& (b);91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) & (b). 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform 

Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Drone Pies LLC, developer and operator of Small Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems ("sUASs") equipped to conduct aerial electronic data collection c and aerial 

photography for the commercial video industry, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed 

Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its sUASs, so long as 

such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of 

small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive 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 safe operations in the aerial filming and monitoring industry 

presently using conventional aircraft. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety 

and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to 

" ... establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national 

airspace system." Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. 

c Aerial Data Collection" which includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the 

UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF 

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by instruments 

aboard the UA 

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Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 

14 CFR Part 21 

14 C.F.R 45.23(b) 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.103 

14 C.F.R. 91.109 

14 C.F. R. 91.119 

14 C.F.R. 91.121 

14 CFR 91.151 (a) 

14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.405 (a) 

14 CFR 407 (a) (1) 

14 CFR 409 (a) (2) 

14 CFR 417 (a) & (b) 

This exemption application is expressly submitted 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 national 

airspace system (NAS) before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the 

Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of 

sUASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national 

security in light of the following: 

• The sUAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; 

• Operation of the sUAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas 

• Operation of the sUAS within visual line of sight of the operator. 

Reform Act§ 333 (a). Lastly, if the Secretary determines that such vehicles "may operate 

safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe 

operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system." ld. §333(c) (emphasis added) A 

A Applicant interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only process applications for 

exemptions under section 333, but for the Administrator to craft conditions for the safe operation of the sUAS, if it 

should be determined that the conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements for approval. 

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under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702-44716 ofthis title if the 

Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC 

§44711 (a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1 ). 

Drone Pies LLC's sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 or fewer lbs. including payload. They 

operate, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 50 knots and have the capability 

to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only 

in line of sight and will operate only within the sterile area described in the Flight Safety 

Manual, attached as Exhibit B (hereinafter "the Manual"). Such operations will insure that the 

sUAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." 8 

Given the small size of the sUASs involved and the restricted sterile environment within which 

they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of 

safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the sUASs and the 

restricted areas in which the relevant sUASs will operate, approval of the application presents 

no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the 

authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of 

safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including 

enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated 

with allowing sUASs for commercial video operations, the grant of the requested exemptions is 

in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the 

requested exemption without delay. 

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

The applicant proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that 

have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations 

provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current 

regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the 

already safe commercial video filming operations conducted with conventional aircraft. 

8 Reform Act Section 333 (b). 

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4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL or, not more than 200 

feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned. 

5. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS Pilot, the Visual ObseiVer, and 

the Camera Operator. 

6. sUAS pilot will be an FAA licensed airman with at least a sport or recreational certificate 

and a valid driver's license. The obse!Ver will also hold a valid driver's license. 

7. sUAS Pilot will be Pilot in Command (PIC). If a pilot certificate holder other than the sUAS 

Pilot, who possess the necessary PIC qualifications, is also present on set (i.e. the Aerial 

Coordinator), that person can also be designated as PIC. 

8. The sUAS will only operate within a confined "Sterile Area" as defined in the Manual. 

Section C of the Manual requires the establishment of a "Security Perimeter" for the flight 

operations area. 

9. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day's 

production activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within 

the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing. 

10. The operator will file a FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the 

requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office. 

11. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved in the filming and ensure that 

only consenting persons will be allowed within 1 00 feet of the flight operation, and this radius 

may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination, as required 

by Section F of the Manual. With the advanced permission of the relevant FSDO, operations at 

closer range can be approved. (See Section B in the Manual Appendix B) 

12. The operator will submit a written Plan of Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction over 

the area of proposed filming. The three-day notification may be waived with the concurrence of 

the FSDO. 

13. Pilot and obseiVer will have been trained in operation of sUAS generally and received upto-date information'on the particular sUAS to be operated as required. 

14. ObseiVer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice. 

15. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 

16. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city 

jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. 

17. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the sUAS will have capability to 

return to a pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. 

18. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies. 

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

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for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational 

capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular sUAS. In all cases, an 

analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness 

certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as 

safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an 

airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. 

The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor 

passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively 

within a secured area as set out in the Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this 

exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the 

Manual's requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety 

requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional 

filming. The FAA will have advance notice of all operations. These safety enhancements, which 

already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with motion picture and television 

production, provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than 

conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 

21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible 

threat to national security posed by the sUAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of 

operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a 

substantial external load. 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking of the Aircraft 

The regulation requires: 

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration 

number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or 

experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display 

on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters 

not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," 

"restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. 

Even though the sUAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be 

needed as the sUAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the 

word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the size of the sUAV, two-inch lettering will be 

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14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Umitations: Pilot in Command. 

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the sUAS 

will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of 

safety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a private pilot's 

license rather than a commercial pilot's license to operate this small sUAS. Unlike a 

conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with 

no living thing on board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are 

planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Manual. The level of safety provided by 

the requirements included in the Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a 

commercial pilot's certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the 

operation of the sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial 

operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the sUAS as 

requested with a private pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 

C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b). 

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

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy 

condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this 

exemption be granted, no F M regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. 

Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the Manual for maintenance 

and use of safety check lists prior to each flight, as set forth in Sections C & D, an equivalent 

level of safety will be provided. 

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

Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: 

No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft ... 

(2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this 

chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or 

Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any 

combination thereof. 

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9299A,9565,9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602,32827,and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight action 

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure 

the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the 

aircraft an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be provided as set forth 

in the Manual. The PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery 

requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of 

flight. 

14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight instruction: 

Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free 

balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual 

controls. 

sUASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. 

Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the 

aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without 

fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental 

aircraft. See Exemption Nos.5778K & 9862A. The equivalent level of safety provided by the 

fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed 

of the aircraft. 

Safe simulation and practice flight will be carried out in controlled environments. All 

simulations will be carried out on a computer using the drone controls. Any practice flying will 

take place in a safe environment, with no risk to human life below. 

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

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil 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. As this exemption is for a sUAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authority 

to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not more than 200 above an elevated platform from 

which filming is planned, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth 

herein the sUAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL. It will however be operated in a 

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operations as set forth in the Manual. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft 

weighting far more than the maximum 551bs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, 

any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with 

conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL in the movie industry. In addition, the lowaltitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between these smaii-UAS 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 of the 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 of 

safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Checklist, 

confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

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

Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane under VFR 

conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly 

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

to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes." 

The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 25 minutes of powered flight. To meet 

the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to 

approximately 20 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area 

and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for 

flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable. 

Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151 (a) falls within the scope of prior 

exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without 

compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the small sUAS, in a tightly controlled area where 

only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be 

allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that 

Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the small sUAS. 

Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 20 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for which the 

exemption will be granted. 

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14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration 

The regulation provides in pertinent part: 

(a) Except as provided in§ 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it 

has within it the following: 

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate .... 

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate 

required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued 

under §91. 715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible 

to passengers or crew. 

The sUAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. 

As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to 

display them on the sUAS. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground 

control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent 

they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. 

A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 

9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections 

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected 

as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as 

provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 

of this chapter ... ," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. 

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, 

these sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the 

operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook as referenced in the 

Manuai.(See Sections B, D and G) An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because 

these small sUASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in 

restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the sUAS can land 

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Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal 

Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: 

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 

14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R45.23(b);14 C.F.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); 

91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small 

unmanned vehicle (551bs or less) in motion picture and television 

operations. 

Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUASs in the film industry will 

enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional film operations, using jet or piston power 

aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the subject being filmed and in 

extreme proximity to people and structures; and present the risks associated with vehicles that 

weigh in the neighborhood of 4,0001bs., carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel. Such 

aircraft must fly to and from the film location. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of 

combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried to the film set and not flown. The sUAS 

will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated 

with manned aircraft flights. 

The operation of small sUASs, weighting less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions 

outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the 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 sterile environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional operations 

conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people. 

sUASs Details: See Appendix C 

Safety Features: 

• Emergency "Return-To-Home" 

o At the beginning of each flight a home point is set. This home 

point is set in accordance with the manual to allow for a safe takeoff and return. Should the pilot's control lose signal with the sUAS 

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All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner

s prior 

consent and knowledge. Filming will be of people who have also consented to being filmed or 

otherwise have agreed to be in the area where filming will take place. 

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012-size, weight, 

speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within 

visual line of sight and national security - provide more than adequate justification for the grant 

of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant's sUAS in the 

commercial video production industry pursuant to the Manual appended hereto. 

1J;re~ 

Drone Pies LLC 

Stephen Louallen 

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As a safety precaution, Drone Pies LLC's pilots will not be operating within 5 nautical miles of 

any airport similar to the permission granted in Exemption No. 11153 - Regulatory Docket No. 

FAA20140519, page 25, "20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport 

reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of 

agreement with that airports management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in 

accordance with a NOT AM as required by the operators GOA. The letter of agreement with the 

airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request." 

As well as in Exemption No. 11195 - Regulatory Docket No. FAA20140884, page 12, "19. The 

UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a 

current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airports 

management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a Notice to 

Airmen (NOT AM), as required by the operators Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). 

The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the 

Administrator upon request." 

Drone Pies LLC requests the same flexibility as exemptions 11153 and 11195 for acquiring 

agreement with the airports' management should operations fall within 5 nautical miles of an 

airport. 

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Section B. 

b. If any maintenance is undergone, the sUAS must pass a flight test with both a 

pilot and a manufacturer trained technician before flight. 

B. Record Keeping 

a. A digital record will be kept for all flights, flight times, and maintenance records. 

C. Securing Flight Site 

a. FSDO Submissions 

i. The sUAS operator will file a FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as 

modified in light of the requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight 

Standards District Office. 

b. Safety Parameter 

i. Before filming occurs, a 100 yard perimeter from the planned flight path 

will be identified in order to set a "sterile" environment for the operation. 

1. Drone Pies LLC must obtain written or oral permission from all 

landowners in sterile environment. 

2. 48 hours before filming, all residents or businesses within 1 00 

yards of the filming will be notified with printed flyers. 

a. Flyers will contain date of flight, time of flight, and contact 

information. 

3. Streets and sidewalks that cross into the sterile environment will 

be marked with 'Warning Low flying Aircraft - Stay Back 150ft" 

signs to warn the public. 

4. At all times Drone Pies LLC will carry $1mm in general liability 

insurance in case of any damage to property or persons within the 

safety parameter 

c. Identify potential obstacles 

i. Before each flight, an inventory will be taken for all potential obstacles 

that must be avoided while in flight. Including: 

1. Powerlines 

2. Cell Phone Towers 

3. Trees 

4. Flocks of birds that may take flight 

5. Heavily traveled roadways 

6. Utility wires 

7. Elevated structures 

8. At least 5 nautical miles from the nearest airport or helipad. 

D. Pre-Flight Checklist 

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3. GPS Altimeter will be marked as 0

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b. Flight Canceling Events 

i. All flights will be cancelled for a minimum of 2 hours if any of the below 

occur: 

1. Police activity in the area 

2. Low flying aircraft in the area 

3. MedicaVNews Helicopters active in the area 

4. Wind exceeding 10 mph 

5. Any emergency requiring emergency services occurs within the 

sterile environment 

6. PIC is unable to complete flight without losing visual of the sUAS 

7. Any precipitation 

8. Heavy bird presence in the area that could cause a mid-air 

collision. 

9. Any defects or damage found during preflight exam 

c. Physicallnspection 

i. Before each flight the sUAS will be checked to ensure that it is safe for 

flight. 

1. Battery voltage will be checked to ensure it is > 75% 

2. Blades will be inspected to ensure they are tightened and free of 

damage 

3. Camera mount and gimbal will be inspected to ensure it is fully 

attached and operating. 

4. sUAS will be checked for any damage that may have taken place 

in transit. 

5. The sUAS will be tested at a low altitude to ensure all controls are 

responding correctly. 

6. Battery checked for damage that could affect its charge 

ii. If any party of the inspecting shows a damaged part or parts, the sUAS is 

deemed non-usable and must be inspected by a factory trained 

technician./ 

d. Post Flight Inspections/Checklist 

i. After each flight, the the sUAS will be thoroughly inspected for any 

damage that occurred in flight. 

1. Body inspected for any damage 

2. Blades visually checked for any damage at all 

3. Battery checked for damage 

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1. The sUAS is never to exceed 1 Om/s 

b. Altitude 

i. The sUAS is never to exceed 400ft 

c. Emergency 

i. If it appears that the sUAS, any property or humans are at risk, the sUAS 

will be grounded immediately to a safe location. 

d. Sight 

i. The pilot must keep the sUAS within eyesight at all times unassisted by 

any technology. 

F. Participation by non-pilot staff 

a. All staff involved in the production or filming using the sUAS will consent to 

maintain a safe distance of at least 30 ft during the filming. 

G. Pilot/Spotter Training 

a. Before flying, both the Pilot and spotter will receive updated information on the 

sUAS and its firmware. 

i. The controller allows for a simulator training, both the pilot and spotter are 

allowed to run through the simulator training 

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3.0 lnstal6ng Propellers--•• ---·--·---·---·-··--··-.---·--·-·--------·--·············-·····-----·-·-····-··························· -1 

4.0 Restore or assemble the land1ng studs/binding the radio·······························································-···········1-3 

50 Maon screen instructions--······································································································ 3 

6.0 Route editing -----------------------------------------------··-•• -----------------------------·---------------------··4 

7.0 Compass Calibration······-···································································································· 4 

8 0 G-30 J-ax1s brushless Gimbal Installation························································································· 5 

9.0 lnstalting the ilook+ 1080p camera with 5 8ghz video ••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 

10.0 Motor Unlock I lock···································· ·······································································5 

11 0 GPS indicator hghts · 6 

12.0 Function and stick control interface description················································································· 6-9 

13.0 2 4G Bluetooth Dalalink ... .... · · · ••··••·••··•· 9-14 

14 0 Ground statoon software settongs ·········•• ··- ·····- ··· · - · ·---·-------· - ---······································· 15-17 

15 0 Instruction lor sw1tching loom DEVO F12E controlling to GCS controiWng ····························································17 

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I Simple operating steps I 

= 1_.1 - code bi'lding El 

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(1) Download the "GCS Ground Station" software from official Walkera website(www walkera.com) I Google for Android version 4.0 above 

(2) Apple lOS system, download the "GCS Ground Station' software from APP Store 

Suggeatlon: set the phone to Hight mode when you an using the GCS saftwln to canlrol the tugllt. 

C' . \.) 

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3 1 Install "forward" propeller.; 

(clockwise arrow marl<s). then 

"rear· propellers 

(counter-clockwise arrow marl<s). 

3.2 Match the arrows on the 

propellers to the arrows on the 

ann next to each motor Screw 

each propeller onto the motor. 

sea.ore by hand, no need for toots. 

4.1 Landing skids assembled(restorationlcode binding) 

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J"F 

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3.3 Propellers and skid landing 

gear installed. 

The Landing gear is shipped on the retracted pos•tion DO NOT try to extend the landing gear by pulling on it. 

The tand•ng gear will deploy the f.rst trme the system is powered. Follow •nstruclions carefully: 

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4.1.1 Install the fully charged 

battery DO NOT tum on the 

battery until later 

"Please check the charger 

manual for charging instructions. 

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..., 

..... 

4.1.2 Tum the X4 on its back with 

the belly and retraclable legs 

lacing up 

MAKE SURE nothing is blocking 

the legs 

Power switch 

• button 

4.1.3 Tum the power SWitch to 

'ON" . then press on 1he 

power button fo< 3-5 sec. 

until the Green power indicator lights are solid. 

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3.4 Propellers ' installed 

(no gear assembly). 

I 0 - f>ow • SWI:d\ ..., ::.: 

61UOOOOih 

r. indicmor light 

; ••• 14---rGrMn ltQhtl 

4 1.4 Tum on the power switch 

of 1he 2.4G Bluetooth 

The green hght witt nash quickly 

wailing ror the connection with 

the phone bluetoolh. 

4.1 5 Enter phone settings and open the bluetooth lunctron. In the bluetooth search list find and touch "waakera---·. input password 1234 to connect 

The connection is successful if it displays "connected" Exit the setllngs when finished 

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+ 

+ ...,..,., . . .. ~ 

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.. ,., .. ~·- Touch GCS icon Touch GO icon ! E nler the main saeen. touch •con 

Tooch .. icon provides instruction hinls 

• ~ ~ . ,1' l~ , c ''-J +- ' -;/~I ~ 

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After successful binding. place 

the a~roraft on a stable surface 

Within approx . 40 sec the red LEO 

lighl will stop flashing indicating lhat 

the code binding has finished 

4.2 Landings skids unassembled(assembling landing skids/code binding) 

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4 2 1 Unpack lhe 2 landing gears. 

skid land.ng modules AlB. and 

M2 5x20 SCieWS 

4 2 5 Put lhe aircraft into the 

horizontal position, slide the 

power SWitch ON. lhen press 

the power button for 3-5 

seconds until the green power 

ondicator lights up. 

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4 2.2 Place the landing gears 

into lhe gears slots. 

-., ,.. Power 

I. -=::; Swtlch t ~ . -:::::: 

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.2 3 Screw down the landtng 

gear modules ustng the 

M2.5x20 screws. 

4 2 6 Turn on lhe 2.4G Bluetooth Dalahnk. 

The green ~ght wiH flash quickly, wailing lor 

the connectoon wrth the phone btuetooth. 

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Touch stick mode 

Enter Slick control and 

selling screen 

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4 2 4 Landtng skid installation 

finlshed. 

4 .2 7 Enter phone setttngs and open the bluetooth lunctoon. In lhe bluetooth search list fond and touch "walkera-·-". inpul password 1234 to connect. 

The oonneclton is successlul if il displays ·connected" Exit the settings when finished . 

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Toucll GCS icon 

---___: .. 

Touch GO ooon ' 

Touch icon provides instruction hints -

Route adning -------~ 

Setting 

Retum 

TOt-Tom" 

To "-le 

Altitude -

Am:raft potching degree 

•; ·-·• · ·-ieee :~ 

. 

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Enter the main screen, touch icoo Touch stick mode ~ Within approx. 40 sec. the red LED 

light wiR stop flashing indicating that 

the code binding has finished. 

Enter Slick control and 

setting screen 

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FIX the position or airaaft or operator 

Sticl<. control and settings 

Map selection 

~ 

Battery capac;ily 

Satellite quaolity 

- Aighttime 

E3 Oist:ant::e to the 

next waypolnt 

t-------- O<SplayrrlOG• 

C~mbing rate 

Ground speed 

Velocity 

Aircraft rol~ng degree 

Aircraft steering degree 

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Route write into aircraft. - --

Readout route from airciaft -

Route recorded onto phone 

Readout route from motMie phone 

Waypoont increase 

Route eaot:ng 

Delete waypoinllong press icon to 

clean up all waypoints onside the aorcraft 

·' icon then touch stick mode to enter stick control and setliog scr-.. ---Compass calibration icon ~ ~ IMPORTANT: Make sure the motors are locked belore calibration (Aircraft red LED indicator is NOT flashing). Factory default setting, is lor the 

motors to be locked after completing the 10 binding process. (For deta~s on lockong and unlocking the mocors see point 10.) 

Compass calibratoon ocon 

7 1 Touch the icon and enter 

compass calibration. The red 

LED on the aorcraft will flash 

rap.dly 

7 5 NOSE DOWN rotation. Rotate 

the aircraft faCing the nose down. 

rotate smoothly on 90 deg increments 

Pausong 1 second for each 90 deg. 

{0190 11801270 1360) ~ .. ' - ---~ ~--- / J \ 7 2 FORWARD rotallon Smoothly ' rotate the aircraft forward on 90 degree increments. pausing for 1 second every 90 deg. 10190/1801270 1360) . • ... 7 6 Put aircraft in the ho<izontal position, Wait approx. 40 sec. for the red LEO loghtlo stop flashing indicating that the code binding has finished. 

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7.3 CLOCKWISE rotallon. Rocate 

the aorcraft around the roll axis 

smoothly in 90 deg increments 

Pausing 1 second for each 90 deg. 

(0 I 90 1180 I 270 1360) ~ 7 4 HORISONTAL .-n<m ' Rotate the aorcraft around the YAW axis smoothly in 90 deg increments. Pausing I second for each 90 deg. (0 190/180 1270/360) 

M'ORTANT: The - """""' of ftight5, you 1MJ exponinc;ot the 

oin:nlldrllling. 

n::wmal ;>~ ::c•·tn • ...e :n ,.,.. lrlt:: __ raT. marv-~ .... lit:: lhe s·~slem rv 'H'tf1:S tN: cal•tr~ After 5· tC ""'"~!>. lane l.r;O and ~ lr'.e mota~ to Avt: 

'"" •motOYE'd -.ngs 

NotiCe The sa.ght ctrrfhng mav oontfOIJe fOf" a couple of battenes yoy WI" nottoe ~~ •mpro-o~emer\1 tn ~he GPSh:)fd & ~· atM~r 4 5 bal1eneS Nol~a> Alwoys pet1Dr'Tl "''" calltnobon iMa'J 1-om olein<: fiel<2s ano melal OtJrl;oca•. 

Tr"Vl3 : 0""""' brands NNe difhlrvnt catibnlborl procM&as. tnt& process ;s 

tyo.cafly '~~ U) as ·me C..JbrM.on ~noe · 

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B 1 Prepare the G-30 g>mbal 

M3x12 screw. spnng. 

9.1 Screw the shO<t "mushroom · 

antenna 1n1o I he camera . use 1he 

included wrench to gently secure 

the antenna. do not use force 

... 

8 2 Slide the g>mbal onto the qwck 8.3 lnstah the springloaded 

mount rail from front toward the M3x12mm ·finger screw· at 

rear of the aircraft as far as possible. the from of the gimbal to 

secure the g>mbal 

9.2 Release the two M2x4 scre"'-s 

sP.C"unng the carr..era mounting 

bracket 

9.3 Install the camera into the 

gimbal with the M2x4 screws 

(make sure that you posihon the 

bracket wtlh a gap between the 

bracket and the camera lens) . 

9 5 The ilool<+ camera >Snow successfully 

•nstalled mto the G-30 g>mbal 

10.1 Motor Unlock 

8 4 Conned the 9Pff'l wtute data 

cable to the ·complex data port' 

on the bottom of the X4. then 

coonect the cable to the back of 

!he G-30 gimbal 

9.4 Connect the camera ·s power 

cable to the power port on the 

G-30 gimbal controller. 

After successfully bind>ng push the !hrot!Je control ball to the lowest point under stable mode Long press the stable mode icon 

when ~he rec ..... :=c ind1c...::tor tl)rr. S:)k: f.'c~ ~...,~ no~.::.r s. .Jr.lc.~ke: In this c.Ondi\1on. when you move the throttle control ball up the motor will run 

Note: For safety. the motors will automat>c.aily lock after 10 seconds If you do not start nyn-.g '" 10 seconds. you will have to unlock the 

motors aga1n 

10.2 Motor Lock 

After unlocking the motors push the throttle control baR to the 

lowes: ;>oint. I hen long press "AUTO Take Off" •con 9 . 

... .-ren !11'2 Ked i .. _I:·D 11!1~1-~n·.w ryn1 :}nf-'s ou' ,lhe motors are locked 

and won't start if you push the throme control ball up 

l0ft9 pre• sblble mode icon: Motor unlocke-d l.oftg pre-ss AUTO take off icon .. mvlcw ~ • 5 . 

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In I he main screen. lauch oconthen 

touch stick mode to enter stick conlrot and 

setting screen. Long press stable mode 

k::on / to unlock motor. 

As shown in figure interface 

Function Icon 

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It is highly recommeoded that you wait for 

1rippe blink

 8 sla!Mtes before starmg the ftight 

NEVER -mpt to AUTO-START with lea than "1rlple bllnb" 

Touch AUTO take oil icon 9 or 

push throltle control baP. 

Touch display iron 

Instructions 

.... 

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Touch display/hide ocon ~ Touch senior function icon 

Sable (,__I) e Toucll icon - Switch to c:ommoo night. using tho conWol ball to control the Aircrd. mode Long P"8SS the ICon to unlock the molof 

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9 l:%~o~ t;lil - Unlod< Mote~ - Toudl icon - The aircraft will aut<Jmatically takeoll. AUTO ..... ..... .,.._ Tab Off -= You can use 1M; luncbon only wl1en receiving a slrong GPS signal I 

·---- - - ----- - --- --·1 

Auto 0 Landing Toudl icon - The aorcraft.,. lend automatically 

Toucl\ """' - T"" ""craft ...U en1ef onto AUude hold mode a~~tomatK:ally ! 

Altitude hold G N<*S: I mode (1) You can use thos fur>dlon onty"""'n -..ng a sl""'!! GPS signal (2) "ll>ere os no GPS sign;ll 011he ~ iSn't In good condlbon. the aorcran .n~ entet automalc8ly annude hold mode 

ins1ead of holding at one position, 

One key Return e Toucll""'" - The aM'Cfllft W>ll au10malicaly return 10 the poont of ongin To Home -= You can "'"' 1M; function only - receiving a strong GPS signal . 

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selection 

Compas5 

callbtatlon 

Gravity Sensor 

DATA Switch 

HyperiOC 

mode 

Waypolnl 

re<:ord 

Follow me 

mode 

0 

e 

Thefe al

e 11 ~'?e!\ n~ st

ck mooe...c. 

Comoass catibratton 

The default setting tS or. after turmng oo. the device 1s switched to gravi-:y sens01 conrm4 

t Lo•c 'c·w.,.o t..:l .. 

• ..... t ~· ~., .. 

... 

·~ 

~. !t. l A v. ~ .... .... Rig'"lt-leani~ 

' le3n b.'}Ckward ' Backward 

FactO') oefauNs are set :o ·ope-n' 

JOC means tnat tne arrcraft s 11jght direction is n!laled to tne position of the fu"st GPS signets. 

rather than the dtrectiOf"l the ain:raft is potnted 

Notes: 

(1) YO<J can use th<S tune1ooo only when you :we receovony a slfong GPS sognaJ 

(l) Duung l'li!J~l I~ ctrone w•U ~ter hvpet IOC nl()C(: whef't the distance bel~n ltle 1ltght po&tlon ol the drone 

anc 1t\e •nth .• ·t~ OOSihoo ...-.tlet'e tne GPS S'9AAI was estabksned •s more tnan 1Om 

(3) In ~he IOC mode. regardtess of whH:h way lne aLTcraft 1s pointing. you jus: need to press and hold back the 

controi ball to nwce 1t1e aircraft Oy back to tho onginallakeoff pmition 

T ouUl teon ---...... The am: raft 'Mil record ttle f)tgtlt points autornaric.aolly. 

Noles: YO<o can use tr.s k;ocloor. only when voo are re<JeMng a strong GPS S9"'l 

ToOCfl 100n -..-. T!"'e artcratl oouiC fOllOw the locahon of mobile automabcat.ly 

Tuvdllhc icor. Q uod~r 11.ghl cond1t10n 

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o.,o:•·~ 

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...&... ~~· m --~ :=--d"' ('. . . ~' • r --! ~ I~ too 0\Jtoma!ocaU-y allolude selling lxJK. ~to 

en\llronftlef11 cttoose ·Normsr or '"Fast'" to set att.tude 

Notes: Yoo can use this funct10r. only when you CM"U mceivWlg a strong GPS 591al 

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Automallc 

CfVise 

Bac:ktracking 

Cin:le flight 

Single Waypolnt 

flight 

Fence flight 

o: 

Ooolols """'YJX*ll 

Cruise accanting lo edit route 

Record to mobile phone 

Wr4e Into 8H'craft 

_, You can ....., lhs tuncboo only when rocetW>g a strong GPS s.gnal 

TOU<:h o000 - Tile atrcr3ft wtllauiOmatleally return lo the poonl ol orlgon 

In aulomatte crurse mode, looch lhe ooon. and 1he aon:raft Will comes bad! au1omabe311y llC<l<lrlllngto the pre-set route -: 

( 1 ) You can u.o this funclio<l only when recaMng o wong G?S SIQMI 

(2) You musttouctl!ho ocon bel""' trw: ao<C>art reaches ~~>e 1as1 ~ ., ordo<to -aci< along tile- pall> 

T<ll!d> c:on - The aircr.oft will aulomabcally begin to Clldot 

Touct> theoron . ~ In the auiOmabC radous selling bo•. you can set r_,. 

aooordrng to anvironmenl and IOU<tllhe Go icon lo start 

-: Ycu can """ 1hiS function only wnen re<:eMng a strong GPS signal 

T<ll!d> ooon - Tile aitcrart wMI ...Uer a t.o- when arriving al !he llighl point 

..... 

Touchll1e ooon 

• • • • • IJ ~ ·Q " • ·~ ~.· ~,~ •.• ' 4 ~. •• I .::,~ ... .-::J . .:ili ~--~~ _ 

In 1he autometic altitude sehng box. ycu con 

set alldude ao::onlong to etl-l and 

!ouch OK ooon Ill start. 

-: You con use til,. function only""""'·~ a sttong GPS Signal 

Tau<:t> ocon - Autornalocally enlefAfter toudling ll1e imn, the airl:r.lft will fty Wlflm lhe sol ;na The ainT.Ift,. return 

aulomatically when rvachlng the edvo-

-: Ycu can use this luoction only when ,..,...;ng a strong GPS sigoal 

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~ dlstaMe ~ Control the 

gimb81tiltlng 

Conlral the 

gimbal rdllng 

Toudllhe icon to malle 1he land

g

Rewm dlslanoe 

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Con-YConlrolledvanallle 

The 2.4G Bluetooth Datalinll consists of an IVr end and Ground end, which PfO¥ide ,...... and stable long disQnce wirwless transmission 

when GrD11ncl Station 50ftware is used. The signal flow is as shown below. 

Slgnale lfom Glound--. I Fl~=trol !---[ ~~r r Slgnalefram Fight .. c ~ ~IIIOCIWe) l· Ground Stallon(~ 

--· ...... 

Alr-d: 5runO UMge u BT·:U01NA(FCC)fBT·2402HA(CE). 111"- BT 2~A(CE)u an UllfTIIIIe 

Ground emt IWnll usage u. BT-2A0181FCC')IBT-2.02.8(CE), taU BT ,240281CE:) nan enmple. 

13.1 Antenna Installation 

BT-24028 

2.4G Bluetooth Datalink 

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==== 

.. ,~:.:·::_---"==---'----' 

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(2) Make sure that the antenna of the Atr end 1s pou1!1ng down. 

and the antenna of the Ground end 15 poinling;1t's best to put 

the Ground end at a high place to getfurther transmission 

distance 

13.2 The cognition of BT-2402NA(CE) the Air end 

Antenna - II delJenbr 

-"}m BT-2402NA U•'IR"" :xJ 2.4G Btuet.ootll Dotollnk -; Blue LED I . 0 "' ' CE 

Antenna -- V'"' 

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IIADE IN CHINA 

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Upgrade bunon 

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0 

UPGRADE 

The back of 

BT-2402NA(CE) fri 

II 

Green LED: Data receMng or transmitting indicator between the Air and Ground end 

The end of the Antenna 

should be pointed upwards 

and unobstructed to ensure 

max transmitbng d•stance 

PWM1 signal output 

_.,...... PWM2 signal output 

1'\'IMJ signal output 

PPM OU Tf 1 1 --PPM signal output 

PW1.14 OUT 

Sll"re port 

PV.'M 1 signal '"PUI 

FWM2 signal input 

"-?WM3 signal input 

PPM signal input 

Blue LED: Data rece1v1ng or transmining ind1calor between the Air end and flight controller. 

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® 

BT-24028 

1'119.1 MI FtJ.." CD 

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a ® ® ®=.J L=@ 

CD ON-OFF: Power switch 

0 Power LED: Power indtcalor(RED) 

0 COM-TX LED: Indicator of data receiving from ground station to the ground end (Green) 

0 LED: Indicator of data transmitting from the ground end to the ground station (Blue). 

® LED: Indicator of data receiving from the n•ght controller to ground end (White) 

® RF-TX LED: Indicator of data transmttling from the ground end to the fhght controller (Yellow) 

0 1 USB Download SW 

® 2 UART Download SW 

® Bluetoolh: Bluetooth •ndicator (Green) 

@ Charge: Charging indicator (Red) @ UART @ USB: USB port 

@ Antenna 

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FCS-X4 

Main controller 

DATA BUS • 

deUenlion 

tl.- c D BT-2402NA ... . )> 

·--

Z.4G Bluetoolh Datalink 

CE !' 

MADE IN CHINA 

d.1 II 

0] ll 

l' PWM2 OUh PIT -•OUT• 

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PWM40UT• 

PWM21N • f . .__i ' i PWM31N • L -

PPM IN • J,, - - -- --- -

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....., 

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AUX4 .... AUX5 .... ,_& 

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AUX6 ..,.. -i 

DEVO RX707(CE)IRX709(FCC) 

Receiver 

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JJJrion ~ 1 .... BT-2402NA UP02 UP02 ~ ~ ..... .._ ........... 

(21 Press the · uPGRADE" bullon to supply power and enter the upgradmg state 

w 

;:.. 

1\g © • II Upgrade the button 

UPGRADE 

toJ. The back of BT-2402NA(CE) ,;::; o no. 

13.5.2 Ground end Upgrading 

(1) Insert the red yellow, blue, black color flat cable into lhe UART port . 

C€! 

ltAOE Ull CM ..... PWl.l~ OU1~o P\\'U2 our .. P'W\t:JOUT,. PPU C\JT 1o PWU4 OU'ilo PWt.l i -"4• PWU2~• PVIU.l ,._.,. ~,,.,.,. UP02 UP02 Adapter UART port . )~~:!! ~ ~ t§b Ill~ ~ =ti;:B 

..,., ~[ (2) Tum the switch "UART Download SW" ("ON" pos1tion) 

1. USB Down. , •• , sw t ~t:'_o.!.'! sr ~ 111 r t 2.UART Download SW £ :-;=1 I l 

1 D= :ON ----. 2 -=- · '"' ... , ......, : Jlil;n 

(3) Turn on the power switch to enter into upgrading status ( "on" position) 

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1!1~ ·CIII!Jk.eeps sohd The Air end and Ground end are not receive.'transmit data 

The Air 

end mi!!!I!!:Jnashes qu.c~ly The AJr end and Fhght control end are receiving.transmitting data keeps solid The Air end and Fhght control end are not receive•transmit data and ~ The AJr end and Ground end have lost signal nashes slowly 

: .. ~~ ... : keeps sohdm'!m Normal power voHage 

'•·fft&, ;..' flas~es lm!l Power voltage 15 less I han 3 .3V 

'j I 

I ll!ft?Jf II #IN Clashes - qu•ckly The Ground end 1S receiving Ground Station data 

I ~~ l!mii3!3•Jkeeps solid ... The Ground end is not rece1ving dala from the ground station. 

I I 1311!1Ji!3!ll•l nashesGJI!Iquicf<ly The Ground end is transmitting data to the Ground Station I I 

The 

Ground 

G•~!!iU!3• keeps so!klm!l The Ground end 1S not transm1Wng data to the ground station. 

end 

I RF-RX LE[)j HashesiWhitelquickly The Ground end is receiving Flignt Control data 

'I 

' I 

I RF-RX LED! keeps solidiWhrtel The Ground end rS not recervrng Fhght Control data 

RF-TX LED flashes Yellow quickly The Ground end rs lransm1\ting data to the Flight Control I ., 

( 

: ~ T .1!. L. :o keeps sohd Yr The Ground end IS not transmrtting data to the Flight Control 

RFNVhiteland Yellow' LED flashes slowly The Ground end lost contact w1th the Air end 

1 E!!IIBII LED flashes IZ:J qurckly Bluebooth unconnected I 

I 

I Cl'CI!I!mJ LED flashes slowly Blucbooth connnccted 

l 

EiiE!m!I LED keeps solid Iiiii Chargrng 

l!ll'!!D!m LED l1ghts out Chargrng ~nished :normal Situation 

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ELEV. AILE. THRO. RUDO defau« setting is "NORMAL" •l!li:!•[~, 14.2 Parameter Setting 

( 1) Gsensor Reverse 

If the gravity sensor is act1vated and the a~rcralt acts differently from the correspondong tablet pc or phones mpu!S 

(please refer to page 7 for Gravity Sensor explanation). please press·.,· to reverse it. 

(2) FollowMe Height Set 

Defautt he19ht=tOm 

You can change the height with new serungs(5-200m). 

(3) One Key Takeoff 

Default heoght=t Om 

You can change the height with new sethngs(5-15m) 

(4) Waypo~nt DefauttAitiude 

Defaun height= 1 5m 

You can change the height with new settings(5-400m). 

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GPS Js Enllbll! - GCS F s ENd:ltu 

Sti>r>d.vd b.mt<y 22.21 

Alatmaaur 

• 

low ballery warning 21.4V 

14.4 Geo Fence 

Parameters Calibration Flight Mode Pids Ballery/FS Gao Fence 

Gao Fence 

0 Tlc:k d you need lo ..... 

Altitude and circle 

Rll.orland 

' d 

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14.5 Bluetooth Upgrading 

14.5.1 BT-2401B(FCC)/BT-2402B(CE) Ground end upgrading 

(1) Tum on the swrtctl "2. UART Download SW' (posrtion "ON") 

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+--- 15-1000m +--- 15-80m 

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(2) Connect the Ground end to the Ground Station software GCS and enter into the upgrade interface 

(3) Choose the correct Ground end ftle to upgrade 

14.5.2 BT-2401NA(FCC)/BT-2402NA(CE) Air end upgrading 

(1) Tum ON switches " 1. USB Download SW" and "2. UART Download SW' 

1.USB Dowolo•d SW p st [):J it I 2.UART Download SW 

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(3) Connect the Atr end BT-2401NA(FCCVBT-2402NA(CE) to the Ground end BT-2401B(FCC)IBT-2402B(CE) 

(4) Choose the correct end file to upgrade 

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15.0 Instruction for switching from DEVO F12E controlling to GCS controlling 

Switching operation flew chart 

Alrcrafllaking olf 

must be controlled 

byDEVOF12E 

The thrott1e stick bad< to tile 

middle position. tum tile control 

mode SWJtch to "1" posibOn 

(switch to altijude hold mode) 

Toggle the controlling mode 

switch to ··o· poSition quiCkly 

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(2) The GCS will has VOICe rem4nd when the switching done. 

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The lolbwing tub rials and maruals have been prodlced to emue yo.a to make lUI use ol )Our lnspi'e 1 

1.01SCiamer 

2.1n lle Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick S1art Guide 

4.Sa lety Guidelines 

5.1nspire 1 User Ma1Ual 

6.1nlelligent Aighl BanerySaletyGuidelines 

Watching au the tutorial videos a1d reading the Disclaimer belore flighl is recanmanded. Afterwards, 

prepae br ywr lirst flight by using the lnspi"e 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this maruallor more 

comprehensive intormalion. 

Watch the video tutorials 

Please watch the Lib rial video bebw to lean how b use lnspi"e 1 oorredly a1d safely: 

www .dji.canlproduct,4nspire-1 /oldao 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Downbadand 11slaUthe DJI belore use. Sca1 the OR code or visit 

'hftp:Hrn.dji.net/djipibl'to download the app. 

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For the best experierlca, use mobile devica will .tvldriod V4.1.2 or alxM!. FIEq.JiresiOS 8.0 or laler. 

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Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

ProGict Profle 

Introduction 

Feature Highlight!; 

A.ssanble the Nt:ra1t 

Al'aalt Diagram 

Ranote Controler Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controler Flight Mode Flight Slatus lndicata 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Dynamc Home PM!t 

Vision PoSiloong System 

Flight Reoorder 

Attac:tung and Detaching the Propelers 

DJI lntel igent Flight Battery 

Remote Controllers 

Ranote Controler Prohle Ranote Controler Operalons 

Dual Remote Controlers Mode 

Ranote Controler Status LED 

linking the Remote Controler 

Remote Controler Versim 

Gimbal and camera 

Camera Profile 

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Map 43 

Academy 43 

User Center 43 

Flight 

Fhght Envuonment Requ11ements 45 Fllghti.JITIIts Agtt Restnc:IJOn Area 45 

Prefight Checklist 49 

Caltlraklg the 49 

Auto Tak&-oll and Autl Lanchrg 50 

Starurg/StQA>li"IQ the Motors 51 

Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appenclx 

SpeahcatJOns 57 

lntelhgent Onenta!JOn Control (IOC) 60 

How to Update Fumware 61 

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Product Profile 

rhis chapter describes the features of 

Inspire 1 instructs you to assemble the 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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can capture a1 unobstructed 360 degree view !rom its cane-a The buill..., cane-a has a1 integrated 

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while mirimizing space. WhBl no GPS signal iS available, Vision Positioning lechnobgy provides hovering preciSion. 

Feature Highlights 

Carnaa and Ginbal: Up to 4K video recading and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting 

spac:e br NO liners lor better exposure control. New quick-felease mount alows you to remove the 

-.::r'l:!t" a wrt !!aS-2!. 

HD Vldao Dowt*lk: low late-1cy, HD do'Mllink pa.vered by an e-1hanced version ollle DJII..igl'ltbridge 

systEm. n also providesdualcm•ollers mode. 

gear. Re•actable landing gear that enables an unobshJCted paJaamic: view lrcm the camera. 

DJIInlaligatf Flidlt Balefy: 4500 mM OJI Intelligent F19Jt Balery errpoys new baltay eels i!rld a 

battery managEmBlt system. 

Contmla: The next generation !light oontrollil" systEm provides a mae reliable fl91t expEI'ienoe. 

A new !light recorder staes lle !light data !rom each flight .... d ViSion Posilioring enhaJoes hovering 

preciSion when no GPS is available. 

Assemble the Alraaft 

Unkx:Qig Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Trawl Mode during delivery. Folbw these steps to change it b Landing t.t:Jde bebre 

your hrstllighl: 

1. lnsa111e lnteUige-1t Flighl Baaery inb lle balerycanpa1rnBlt 

2. Pa.ver the Remote Controller a1d lle lntelliga'lt Flight Balery. 

3. Toggle the Translamation Switch'-" a1d c:bw1 at least bur times. 

4. Pa.ver ott the aircraft. 

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[4) Po'l! LED (P12) 

[5) La·..::Jng gear 

[6) Gmbala'"l:J CacrEra(P35) 

[7] hlalloge'11 Rr,;pl Ballery (P18) 

[8) .t\Jrc•all M•:ro-USB Pcrl 

[9) Feao LED (P12) 

[fJ) C;rn;ya M>.::::•o-USB Port 

[11) Cirnera M>.::::ro-SDCarc Sbl (P35) 

[12] V1sKY1 Pos1I>.:Ymg Se'"lSOrs (P16) 

[13) .t\!rc•all Stai.Js hacalcx {P13) 

(1] AnEmas (P29J 

Relays ai'C'ail OYltOI a"'G 'y'K)30 Slg'lal. 

[2) Mot»e Device Holder 

llo.J'llng pla:::3I<Y yru• m::Jb1le 03¥108. 

[3] Control Stdl 

Corltrols a~rcrall 0' 0911310'"1. 

[4) Re\.lm Heme (RTH} 11111on (P13) 

P•gss a'"l:l 'lola h3 b.Jib'l to n1bat3 Aat.JTT"~ to 

H::tm (RTH). 

[5] Tra~slormalion Switch (P27) 

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T urrl l'le d aal Ia adJuSt camera sellngs. 

O'lly t.J'lclo'lS w'len 1'19 •!filole ca'llrollar rs 

CO'l'leclaa Ia a mob1le Oe\IICe r.Jmng I~ DJI 

P1k:Jtapp. 

(11] Playback Ell11on 

PlaybaO\ t1e capLJrec ma;JBS or v10eos. 

(12] ShJ11erButtrn 

Pres.s I:J la<.e a pnolo. II 1'1 burst moOs. tle 

set 'lumbe~ at pnotas Will be l<io<.en wltl one 

press 

I 13] Riglt t.4ode Swit:h 

Used lo sw1IC1 bel .... -ee'l P. A a~ F mooe. 

(14] Video RecxJ~g Ell11on 

Press Ia sla1 recardng vteie:J. Press agan Ia 

slop recordr1g. 

(15] Gn-tlal Dial 

Use tlrs alalia co'llroll'le bit at tle gmbal. 

[16] M-.HDMI Pat 

Comecl a'l HD campal1ble mon11:Jr Ia lhiS 

portia gel a lr.-e HD VIOao prev19w at W'lallhe 

ca"nera sees. 

(17] Micro-USB Pat 

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campuler. 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved lor luture use. 

[19] USB Port 

Comectla mobile devace I:J access all altha 

DJI P1lo1 app co'llrolsana lea lures. 

[20] GPS Mcdlle 

Used Ia pnpont he locallcn ol he remo\3 

controller. 

(21] Back Left Button 

Cusbm!Zabla bulbn n DJI P1k:JI app. 

[22] Power Port 

CoCVleclta a po·.wH source Ia charge the 

remo\3 cantroller"s ntemal battery. 

[23] Back fli!tll Elltbn 

Cusbmtzabla bulbn n DJI P1k:JI app. 

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the Flight Controller. Vision Positioning 

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!light mode and new sale mode. TITee sale modes are available: Failsafe, Flellm Hane Cl'ld Oyramic 

Hane Point. These lealures ensue the sale retum ol your airaalt the ocmral sigral is lost A !light 

reccrder sbres crucial !light data br eadlllight. 

Flight Mode 

Th'ee !light modes are available. The details at eadl flight mode are IClJnd in the section belaov: 

P mode (PosilcK*'Ig): P mode worti.S best vmen GPS signal iS strcng. There are th'ee diiiB'Einl states ol P 

mode, vmidl will be a.Jianatic.ally selected by the lnspe 1 depelllklg on GPS Signal srengll and VISion 

icrl ing sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS c.Jd Visa! boll ae available, and the ai'cralt is usilg Cf>Sicr posilicrling. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positoning is but the GPS signal iS not. iS usi"'g only Vison 

Pasdicrling lcr hovering P-ATTI: NeilhEI' GPS cr Vison PosdK:Jning available, ai'crall is using ony dsbaomei!r br po!itioning, 

so altillde is controlled. 

A moda (AIHlude}: The GPS Vison Posdicrling S\'SIB'n is not used br holdi"lg posiion. The ai'cralt 

only uses ds baomei!r to maintain allillde. n dis still receiving a Cf>S signal, the ai'cralt ca1 aulanalically 

relum hane d lle Remote Ca!lrO ller signal is bst md the Heme Point has been recorded sucx:esslllly. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation ConlrOI (IOC) iS activai!d in this mode. Fcr more i"'lcrmation 

abouiiOC, rela to lle IOC in AppEI'ldix. 

:¢: Use the Right Conlroller mode swddlto change lle !light mode olthe ai'cralt, rater b lle "Flight 

Made Swit:h" on P271cr more inbrmalicrl. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rea LED md Ai'cralt Status lndic.abr. The positions olllese 

LEOs are sh:lwn in the lgtie bebw: 

The and Rear LED sh:lw lle orientatK:Jn olthe .Vaalt The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rea LED displays solid green. 

Arc raft Status shows lle sys.tEI'TI status ollle Uight coniJOIIBr. Reier to the table belaov br more 

inlcrmalicrl about lle Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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Sate to Fty(Pmode with GPSand Vision Posilioring) 

S. b f\1 (P rmde will \tsi:l'1 Poatoili g tlU wlt'od GIS) 

Sate to Fly (A rmde but No GPS and Vision Posilioring) 

REmote Controller 5qlal Lost 

Low Battery Warring 

Critical LON Battery Warnng 

IMJEtror 

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Aetum to Home (ATH) 

The Aatlm to Home (RTH) bc"ngs the ai'crall bac:k to the last reomdedHane Pont Thae ae three cases 

that willtrggar RTH procedure; tley ,_e Smart RTH. LON Battery RTH a1d Failsafe RTH. 

m GPS 

Home Pont ~ ... 

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The Home Pont is the location at '1\tichyo" a mall tlkss on whEI'I tle 

GPS signal is strong. Yru can -view the GPS signal sbmglh turugtl 

the GPS icon ( ~.d ). II you are usng the Dynamic: Home Point 

setli'lg, l1a Hans Pont will be updated to yeo cuii'EI'It po&iiD1 as you 

move around and "1\tBl the Ai'aalt Stalls ndcalor ~~ greB'I. 

Usng the RTH bufton on tle rEmote controls (reler to tiTH bunon· on P28 br more nbm1alia1) or the 

RTH bulbn n the DJI Pilol app whB1 GPS is available b Ellablas smart RTH. The amalt re~ b the 

latest recorded Home Pont. you may control tle ai'cralfs orientation to 8\IOid collision ~ilg tle Sma1 

RTH. Prss.s the Smart RTH button once to start the process, pl'ess the Smart RTH button agan to mit 

Smart RTH and reg<Dl the control. 

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I'Has'lokls b• t'les.e '•\'af'll'lo;JS are ae~tcrnatocalty deterrnneo basea cr. the c.n~t a~~crab altrtude arrd rts 

Clsla'l::e lrorn t'l9 Horne Pont. 

,!<,•craft w1ll ia'laa.Jbmabca!ly 1t t'le curre'l! battery i<!wl Gall O'lly s..~pport t!le alfcratt b 13lo b tne grocnd 

t•om t•a c.J~e'lt aitlt.J.:E. Use• ca'l .JSo3 l'le •€nlote CO'ltroller to control the arrcratrs cremabon d·.Jnng the 

la'lC ng pro-::ess. 

f'E Baftery· level haocator fS CISOiayeO n t'E D.JI P1bt app, a'lO ISOeSCTIOOo beth\• 

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Batay l.atet Rllll"8fk Aiaaft 9at.ts ruJPtotw Flgtt lnstudms 'Walmg lntil3of 

Tap 'G:J-nome· to have 

the a~rcratt rele~m b the 

F ty the arrcrab 1-tlme po nt a'ld lana back a '10 la'ld 

Low battery 

l'le battery A1rcratt stat.JS a.Jiornatcatty, or ·ea...cer to rt as soon as 

lgvelwar'lrlg poo\12 • IS la.v. l'l:1ocabr t.ln<s resi.ITie normal t!ght It no poSSible, tlB'l Plaase la'lC l'le act01rs la~en. r.e arrcraft 

aJrcrah 

RED sb.vty. will a.lornabcalty go rnme stop the motors 

a'lO 13ld after 10 secrn<is. a'lO replace tne 

A€nlote o:J!11roller w1ll sound baftery. 

an alarm. 

CrrtiGCIIL.ow The a~rcratt Aircr all status 

The DJI Pibt app screen will The aircraft 

bailey le\Ell musl la'ld lld icabr bl.l*s 

tlastl red a'ld aircratt sla1s to will begirl to 

nrnediaE!ty. RED quck.ty. des::B'ld. RErnale callrolter descend and land wamng wilt soUid a'l alarm. autanatically. 

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FaJ!sale RTH 1s a-..;t•v·ate;:: a.Jb-nal>:ally ;I •ecrrJte o:J'll•aller 5>;;'\31( ~1Cf.x::ng v.coo relay s.g•al) tS bsl br 'TJCY~ t1a:1 3 ~=a·r..:s p•ov>:!ea I'Jal f-b"TE POI'11'tas be8'1 s.Jccessi.JityrecCYa.aa a-1a oompa5.s 15'•\'=lt'-<.trlg 

'EY-nalty·. Rei.J''l ·1crne p·o·:ess ·nay be ne••.Jpe-:: a1-::: tH! ope•ator c<n re;;an ·:n'll•al over l'le a~rcralt 11 

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.;r.: !)irLkrY.; 'r("I·.·.A r.::e~ Smt~.n 'I'~ u., f.:t~~ rfot.!rr; 'Ve ll'A 

Lt, • . .!11··~·an a.Jicrnatcalty· cesce·1:::s a·1::: la'l:::s ;I RTH 1s tr•;;ge•ea 'o\"leri t1a a1rcralt hes Wllnn a Xl 

•nele• (65 !eel) •aa1.JS oll'le 1-t.Jne Pont. 

• AJ•.:;•an -:a'l''YJI avm::: absl'.x::ID'l ·:J.J'I'l;J he Fa1fsala RTH. I'Erelore 1! IS mporta'll b set a.'1 

'8aYJ'lable Fatisale albt.J:::e bei:J•e ea::'l I >;<'11 l.aJtc'l t•1e DJI P1lol app a.'lC e•1ter 'Caona•a' 

vew a-1::: see-:;1 1.~-:..JDE'Ia sell'le Fa~tsale aii ii.JOO . 

• . .!\,•.:;•an w1t: stop as-::e·t:::n;; a'l::: rTTneaLater~· •eu~11o he Ho"TE Pon 1! yo.J move t1e l'lfollle 

sic<: 1! t1e al'·:;·all ·ea::'les 20 -n a lbiJ:::es cr bey>:n::: a ..l'ng Fa1fsale. 

Dynamic Home Potnt 

Dy•am1·:: '1a'TE ~VJI'11 1s .Js.a!.JI 1'1 stl.Jallcrts W'le'l yo.J are r1 

·noto•1 a1a 'i?::.Jt~e a Hacoo Ponl I"Bl IS a;Here'lll•om l'la 

ta<:ooll p-JI'll. GPS ·no:::.Jie 1s tl·::ate::: all'le ~':lslb0'1 s'l•:J'•\"1 ,., 

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1. Coonect b the rrobile device and laiSich tle DJI Pilot app a1d gob tle ·eanua· page. 

2. Tap ... a1d setect"gf. b reset the rEmote oontrolla' 's coordi'lates as the new Hane Pcint. 

3. Tap'9·a1d setect4.•·. b resettle ;Wcr.lft's coordinates as the new Home F'onl 

4. Tha awcraft slak.ls indicatcr blnks green to show Home Point issei suocessi\JIV. 

Vision Positioning System 

DJI Vis10n PosilicJ'lng is a posilicJ'lng syslem that uses IJ!rascmic and mage data b help the ai'aalt 

tdelllity its cunent pos1llon. With the help at VisicJ'l Positioning, yoor InSpire 1 can hCM!r in place rmre 

precisely a1d fly ndocrs or n other envirooments 'AtlS"e thS"e is no GPS signal available. The main 

oomponents of OJI Vision Posilcning ae bcated on tle botbm at yoor Inspire 1. nckmlg [1 )lwo SO'Ia 

senscrs a1d[2}one mooocular camera. 

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I..IYlg Viisicrl P05iliomg Visia-~ Posdcnng is activated automaticaDy when tle Inspire 1 is powered a1. No manual actioo is 

required. VISIOn Posilionng is typiCally used in the indoor environment 'AtlS"e no GPS is available. By 

usng the sensors a1 the Vision PosdicJ'lng S}6tem. Inspire 1 can pa1am precisicJ'l hOIIa'llg even when 

no GPS is available. 

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al::lsabtlg materials. and the camera may notllnction carecly i1 &bopti'nal enllironments. The 

ai'cralt will switch rom ·p· rrode to "A" rrode aJicrllaticaUy ~both GPS end Vision Posilionilg 

SystB'Tl are rot available. So operata the ai'cralt cautic11slywhen n a~yollle blowi'lg siklalicJls: 

• Ayng <M!rmrnocl'l'crlle su1aces(e.g. pure black. pU"ewhile, flt'e red. pure grem). 

• Ayilg aver a highly rellective sulaoes. 

• Ayilg at high speeds(011er8nVs at2 meters or 011er .-n,ls at 1 meter). 

• Ayilg 011erwater or "ansp~nt su1aces. 

• Ayilg 011ermovilg su1acesorobjects. 

• Ayng 11 an area where lle lighlilg changes l~entlyor drasicaDy. 

• Ayng <M!rex1fB'Tlely dark (lux < 10) a bright (lull > 10.000) surlaces. 

• Ayng 011er surlaces that can absorb soU1d waves(e.g. thick carpel). 

• Ayng 011er surlaces wdhoul clear patlerns a tex1ure. 

• Ayilg aver surlaces with identical repealilg pal'smsor IB.dlres(e.g . tiles with same deSign) . 

• Ayilg 011er nclned surlaces that wiD dellec:t SOJnd waves a~ Iran the ai'crall. 

• n the e\la"ll at loss ot remote crnroller's Signal. the ai'crall will ho\19" Ia 8 S&C<Jlds and 11&1 

auto-land d it IS 11 -p· rrode. ~ • Keep lle sensors clean at aU tmes. Dir1 a other debris may adversely al\!ct the ellectiwness 

at lle S&lsas. 

• The elleclive ho\la"ng altdudesol the ai'crall is Iran o b 2.5 meters. 

• VisicJl Posdmng systB'Tl may rot IU1cti:m properlywhm lle airaalt is ~g aver water. 

• VISm Posdianng systB'Tl may not be able to recognize paltan on the gi'OU'Id i1 low light 

oond itions (less than 100lull). 

• Do not use ollEI' u""asonic devices with .. equmcy at «l KHz whm Visicrl Posilicrlilg sysiBm is 

n operaticJl. 

• VesicJl Posdianilg systB'Tl may rot be able to stabilize the ai'cralt when lyilg dase to the 

groU1d {below 0.5 meters) i1 last speed. 

0 Keep the anrnals <may tram the ai'cralt wh&l Vision PosdicJlilg sysiBm is activated. The sonar 

sensor BTl its high .. equmcy SOJnd that is rnly audible to Scrlle a~imals. Flight Recorder 

Rtghl data is aJbmaticaHy staed n lle niB mal storage device at the ai'crall. User ca~ gail access b 

llesa data llrough lle OJI Pilot app. This ncludes !light du'atian, aiB'Italian, dislalce, ai"cral1 stalus 

ntamatian. speed. and other J)<'WalleiEI'S. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only OJI approved propellers with ywr n5JWe 1. The grey or black rut on the propeler indicates 

lle rotation direcb::m at the propeller and where d shoukl be attached. To attach the propei!En. properly. 

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L-e-;;;e·1cs f':)~ LOG<.: T J .. ll'lil IYO~-ail3•s 1'1 tlil I'IGK;a!~ :JI'eclo:J'l tJ 'llOU'll il.'lG bg'll9'1 'b, U"lrJG<.: T J"l t1e vopel>ars n l'E n:::.:;ate:::: co•e::bo'llo looseo1 a'l·:: 'ifilOIIe Atta<:hing 1he Propellers 1. /J.ilaG'l t1e p•o ~oel>a •s w1t1 a ;;•ey '1 Jl o·110 a •nolO' w~'IOJ! a bla-::;<. ·:JOI a'l-::: spn l'le p•o P3lle•s-::; bc<.wose lo sa:::.J•e l'e-n ,., Pia·:::e .. 411a.::;·, tle c··opele·s w·l'l-3 bla·:::.< 'lJI O'llo <~ CTDD' wotl a blac< .;::o! a"l·:l spn I'Ie p·o~:--oei'='s -:;oJ'lle• -::b:;<'•'''se Ia secJ•e 1ls pos1IKT!. Be sJ'.;! lo o:vnpBiety llg~e'l eaC'l propeller by 

'la'l:J coelo·: I >g'IL ~ ~~"~ ~ ~ ~ 6 • E.·1sJ•e p•opel!3·sa.'eanac·l9:l I::J •Is o:Y'espo•1::n;; rmi:Ys. otle"o\'15'3 t1e a•'·:::"allca'TY.llla"il oK. 

• Ha-1-::in;; I'E [;.oope!e·s w1t1 -:::.a·e. 

• Ma'lJal~· 1>;1113'1 sa::;•JrJf I'E P'OI=o3ii:!•s 0'1 tE .:;owesp::n-::n;; 'TIJIO"S I:J e'l!U'e 11 LS aftdCEG lrmlf. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hoi:: I'E moi•:Y slili. T'E'l SPI'li'E o·oc·e!e• n t1e J'lrJc< -.;::o•eclo:J'l nc•:;ae..;:: O'li'E oroc--aler rls.ell. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

Press l'le 13·15s OJ.:::.<.-Relea~.e p•ocoelle•s -::ow'lwa·:: 11-:-nty l'le'l ·otae t'le propelle· n l'le J'lloC< 

:::i'9:;l>:J'll0 J..,O:JG< tlil D'O[);!i8•s. 

,& • Co:.:=< I"BII>: p·~-ale•sa"Y..: 'TYJI•:Ys a•e nslaie:: •:Y-J~eclty a"l·:J I •mty l--aiCYe iNery t g~. • E.·1sJ'e t1a1 all o·o~-oella·s a'e n -;;oo:: W'l:Jrlcn oola<e ea:::.'l I >;<'11. D:J NOT Js.tl ole. c'lopp~. 

CY t•'O<(·:n prope IIB"S. 

• Toa·...-Jc rlJJCf. STAND CLE..~ ol a•:: D8 N'JT bJ(.."'l p-opele•sO"rrol:xsw•il'l hey are spoTII'lg. 

• 0 N L Y Jse •:Y>;; na: ru I L."O ~oeie ·s 1::1 • a t:-all"' a.-:: sale· I •;; '11 ex per >3"1ce. 

OJI lntelfiQent Flight Battery 

he DJI t·Jta:h;,;e-11 Fit;J'll Balle•y 'IdS a G<!DaGI!y •JI ·~50(}nkl. volla;;e of 222\i, a•HJ smart G'l<HgeCt~'la.'·;;e tJ.:::.IYJ'Ia!rly II ·:::.a·1 o·1ty· coe .:;·~a•-;;e-:: w rtl a·1 app•op'8le DJI apprCNec C'l<l.'ger. 

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1. Battery Level D•spiay·: LEDsmsplay tle ·::..arrent battery le\Ell. 

2. Battery Lila DISplay: L£Dsa1Splay tle currant battery po'o\'EHcycle. 

3. A..rto-diS(.-,arg 1rtg F..a'l:b:J'l: T'le baltery· ac~tomabcaJI)'· diSCharges b beO.V 65% ollotal PJWar ·M191 rt 

1s die (_press tna po'o\'91 bullm b C'lec<. ballery level will causa battery b ax.rt Idle slate) tor more tl<r~ 10 O<l}o·s to prav·e'll swgllng.lll.;t.;esaro..and 2 oays lodiSGtlarge the battery to 65%.llisnormal b leal 

macerate 'leal emrtb!lg tram Ina battery a..arng Ina discharge process. DISd1age thresholds can be 

set n l'le OJI Pilot app. 

-1. Bala!lcec Cnargng: A·..rtomabcally bal<noes t'le voltage at eadl ball3rycellwhen dlargng. 

5 . Over C!large ProeciiCTI: Chargnga>JtomaiiCalty sbps wtlen the ball3ry IS lultycharged. 

G. Temperale~•e Detecb:J•J: T!lB battery Will only C'lage wnan 1!18 temperat.Jre IS belwe81 0 <C{320f) 31d 

-IO'C ( 104~F). 7. Over C..Jl'r9'11 Pratecb:Jn: Battery sbpscnargng "o\'hen hgh crnperage {more than 10A) 1Sdel3cted. 

8. Over DISUlarge Protecbon: DISC'largLrtg a.Jbmabcally sbps when the baltery vonage reaches 1SV b 

prerverll crver-diSC...argg aamagg 

9 . Short Cl'c.JII Protecb:J'l: A.Jbmalo;;allyc..rts tle power supply w'le'l a s..,ort CII'O.Jrt IS dlelec::led. 

10. Balterry Cell Damages Proteclr.TI: DJI Pilot app s.nows warmng message 'M191 dcrnaged battery oall 

IS ootectea. 

11. Balery hbrmab:J'l H1stcry: S'low I'E last32 mines at batl!lfy nbrmab:J'l reoords thalnclude wanng 

rnessage s a !10 so on. 

12. Seep '-'boa: Sleep mode IS 3!113red al13 r 10 mn..al3s at nac::IIVrty b save power. 

13. CorTTTl.J'liCabCYl: Batery ·vonage, capacrty, c..arrem. 31d other relev311 ntormab:Jn IS prcrvlded to the 

alfcratrs to l'lB man oo-llroller. 

&_ Reier to Dosclillmer ana lnlelo'ogent R~ghl Ba:ery Safe.y Guide,\ns bebre usa. Users lake lull 

res.pons1blirty lor all aperab:J'lS a'lo cJSage. 

Using be Batte!Y 

Powa-ing ON/OFF 

FbwetllQ On: Press tle Power BLIIbn O'l:e. tnen press agar~ and hole lor 2 saoonds b power on. The 

Po.\er LED wrl\ t.J..-. reaa'lO 1'13 Baltery Levell'ld!:3orswrll drsplay tle clSfenl batl3ry level. 

Fbwer11g Oft Pres.s l'la Po·,\'Br B..allo'l moe, l'lB'l pressagan 31d 'Pid lor 2 sec::rnds to power ott 

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belween 5'C and ·10'C. I he hlslhgenl Fhghl Ballsry sh:Juld be able Ia achieve lhe appropnale .. ullage 

le.rels{above 4.2 V). but rt 1s reoommB'ldeo I hal you apply Ina nc:ludeo nsulallon siiCXer b tie battery 

1'1 order Ia preVWJI a rapKl orop n lemperahnes. 

3. II l'le DJI P1lol app diSplays Ina ·crrtcal Low Battery Level Warmng· when liyng n low IErnperalure 

e'1VHCJI'lme'lls. slop liyng <11d 13lc !he arrcrah nrnoo~alsly. Yru w1ll sbll be able Ia oonrol fle aircrall's 

m011eme!rt w•E'llhiS wam1!1g IS lroggared. 

4. Sbre fle hlellge~ Fhghl Banary n a room lemperalure B'1VII'Oflmenl and €flsure !hal rts lsmperaure 

exceeds5'C belore LISI'lg rt n tne lcM•to;nJperalure B'lVIItTime!ll. 

5. Wne'l usng fle hsprre 1 n a bw lemperal.ne env~ranmenl. begn by allan·ng lhe arrcraft b rover at a 

la.v albL~:Je, lcr approxmalely cr~e mncJte. b heat lhe ballery. 

6. To e'lSure oplmiiTl perlorma"JCe. O<.eep lhe lniE!Ihgenl RIQhl BaiiE!ry's core IE!mperalure above 20"C 

W'l8'1 n Jse. ~ 1'1 cole e'liii!CJI'lma:-~ts. nSE!f! 1'18 ballery rnlo I he ballery canpartmem a1d alicM' the arcralt Ia 

warm uplorapproxmaiE!Iy 1-2 mnutes be1ore ta<.ngoll. 

Chedting the battery level 

The Ball81'lf Level lndcalors oiSplay how muc'l remanng power the battery has. When the battery IS 

PD"It!rec all. press tne Powlt!r Button once. Tile Ballery Level ndcatcrs willlgtrl up to diSplay lhe cunen1 

ballery level. See below lor Oela1is. 

(I] T'le Ballery Level l'ldcalors Will also show tile current ballery level dunng charg111g and 

diSCharg ng. T'le nccabrs are delc'leo below. 

c:;t LED ISon. LED ISI.asnng. 

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-=( -=( ~ < 50%-62.5% 

-=( -=( <( <C 37.5%-50% 

c( ~- c( < 25%-37.5% 

-=( < < < 12.5%-25% 

... ~ c( c( c( 0%-12.5% 

<( -=( <( -=( =0% 

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<( <( <( <( 9:J%-100% 

·'· <( <( <( ~ 80%-90% 

<( <( <( <( 70%-80% ~ ~ ~ <( 60%-70% 

<( <( <( <( 50%-60% 

<( ~ <( < 40%-50% 

<( < < < 30%-40% ~ <( <( <( 20%-30% . 

<( < < < beO.v 20% 

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& W'le'l baiiE!ry· lila •eaG'les 0%. rt .:;<r~ :-~a k:J'lg6r be .J!!BO. 

QJ FO" rrr.Ye rllormatoo abo.JI l'le ballsry. la..n:;:-~ DJI P•lol app a'lO ens eX he nbrmat&crl under tlB 

balls ry· lei b. 

Olargilg the lnteligent Fight Batte!Y 

1. Ca'necl Balle')' C1arga• b a power SO.Jrce {100-240V 5(ll00Hz). 

2. 0pe'll'le Protac1o'l Cap a'lo GCT1'19CII'19 1:--~IBII&ge'll F hgnt Batlsry Ia tie Battery Dlarger. H tle ballsry B~.·ei&S ab:Ne 95%. t.Jf'l o'li"E battery betcre cnarg ng. 

3. f'le Batle•y Level hccata•·.-.·•11 a •splay l'le c.J•r;nt baftery level oc.~rng chargng. 

4. f'le ICJ!ell>g~l Rg '11 Battery •s t.Jity G'largec wnen Battery Leveii~·HiK;abrs are all all. 

5 .. Alr cool tle l·1telhge'll Fltgrll Baftery atlsr eac1 tigm. Allow rts lsmpsratHe Ia drop b room IErnperaliJ'e 

belore sbn'lg 11 b• a'l sxtenoec psroo. 

& • D'.J '101 C'large t1e l'llellogo;nl Flg'll Bailer!' a'lO •Ernale con !roller w&ln slclndara chargar{model: 

A 14-100P1A)all'19 same lrne, ol'ler,\'158 l'le charger may ave meal. 

• At.-.·a·;o:. ur.1 oft 1'19 balla'Y before nse<lrlg 11 or rErnovng 11 tram tle l!lSp"e 1. Never nsert or 

rinJOV9 a balle!y W'l9'1 II IS p:JWiHeO 0'1. 

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Chargilg Protection LED Display 

T'la !able be b.\• shan-s baDary pralecbrn mec!'lamsmsana corrasponcing LED paOems. 

Battay l.swllndicatlm whle Ch•~ 

LED1 LED2 L.EOO LED4 Blri~Palem I Baw.y Plotadon ,tam 

·'· <( ~- <t <t LE.D2 bl~s to\'108 per seccrJd Over current aelecled 

-< ~ <( <t LED2 bli1ks ttTee tmes per second Shat cirwrt deEded 

<C < ~ < LE.D3 bl~s M'108 par secood Overcharge detected 

< <( ~ "" LED3 blrlksltTee times perseCXJnd Over-voltage cha~ delecEd 

< I <t I <t ~ L E.D4 bl~s II\' 108 per seccrJd Chargng tenpera1u-e IS too bN { <O"C) 

·'· LED4 blrlks ltTee limes per second Cha~ IErnpa-alue is 100 hgtl <t I <( I <( I~ {:>4 ) 

Aller any a1 I he atx:r.e me'lb<TJed protect01 lSS;Jes are resolved, press tna bullon b tum on the Ballery 

Lllvel natcator. lhpi.Jg 1'19 lmelltgem Fltg.'lt Battery tram tne charger ar~d plug tt back n b resume 

c'largLng. t'¥Jia l'lal yo..t do 'l:ll 'laaa Ia ..~npiJg ar~d pl..tg the charger 111 tle event of a roam lemperaure 

error, 1'19 Clarger wtll resJne Clargng wnen tle lemperallre falls wttln the nama! range. 

_& DJI does not tai<.e any resp:l'lstbthly lor damage caused by th"ci-party chargers. 

:CJ 1-bw tl <isctlaoge your lntellgent Aigtll Batmry: 

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To enectrvety calibrate tne ballery capacrty, rt IS recorrrnenaed b charge and diSCharge tle 

baDery l'lora.Jghty- lor <Nery 10 charge-aJci-diSCharge c}Cie. User shO.Jid nstall the battery crJb 

t'l9 arrcrah ana 1'18'1 p::rNer rn Ple am;ralllo lfltbaiB lhe diSCharge process, discharge tle ballery 

;J:lltl tle aJICrah OS powerea on a.Jiamatcally. User !l'IOUid !hen fully charge lhe battery IO SlSUI'e 

1'19 ballery IS 'o\'<l!".lflg a1 rts opt mal 

Stow: Place Ple lmelhganl Rght Battery nto the lnsplfe 1·s Banery Compartment and pov.'et' rt 

oo Leave 1t on umtllnare IS less l!1an5% at panoer lett. or urdli the baDery can m !alger 

be l..tr'l9CO'l. laJlcn lhe DJI Ptlal app b check baDery level. 

Rapd: Ry lne l~pwe 1 O.Jtdoors urrttl there IS less than 5% at panoer lei~ or <Jlbl tle ba1Ery c~ 'l:l rnger be lurnea <Tl . 

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