October 16, 2015
Mr.James Williams Manager, Flight Standards Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integrations Office Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591
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RE: Requestforexemptionfrom multiple regulatory provisionsto allow use ofsmall unmanned aerial systems on land controlled by clients ofAdam Ringle Consulting, LLC to assist in safe evaluation of infrastructure and operations, site surveys and aerial photographic supportfor ourclients.

Dear Mr.Williams: Adam Ringle Consulting, LLC (ARC) respectfully requests an exemptionfrom several provisions ofTitle 14 oftheCode of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) to permitthe use ofsmall unmanned aerial systems (SUAS) to assist inthe evaluation ofinfrastructure and operations, aerial photography and site surveys forour clients. This request is motivated primarily by the desire to maximize safety in infrastructureand operations as well providing site surveys from a lowaltitude aerial view. While an exemption would not eliminatethe need for in person inspections ofequipment, operations and installed site security features, itwould allowARC to broadly evaluate assets and operations with SUAS, resulting in a safer and moreefficient infrastructure and security network. Accordingly, the grantofan exemption is consistentwith Congress's intent, reflected in section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Modernization Act), 1that safe systems be permitted in the national airspace priorto the issuance offinal regulations governinggeneral use ofthese systems. 2A summary ofthis request suitable for publication in the Federal Register is provided as Appendix A. Appendix Bprovides than manufacturers information regarding the design, aircraft performance and fail-safe features. We have provided manufactures information related to operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and maintenance and inspections procedures. Appendix CprovidestheARC Operations Manual forflights covered underthis Exemption Request.

1 P.L 112-95, 126Stat 11, February 14, 2012. 2 Section 333(b) (2) specifically contemplatesthatthe FAA may issue a certificate ofwaiver upon findingthatatype of UAS, as a result ofits size, weight, speed, operational capacity, proximityto airportsand populated areas, and operations with avisual line ofsight do notcreate a hazardto users ofthe NAS orthe publicor pose athreatto national security.Background Information ARC is in the business ofconsulting on Mission Specific Safe SUAS operations and aerial photography Missions for ourclients as part ofouron customer site value added services enhancements. We have developed specific ARC Safe UAS Operational Procedures. Increasingly, we are called upon to help our clients lookingto operate SUAS for site security evaluations ofphysical barriers orsecurity enhancements they have placed on their property, photography missions for company publications and infrastructure safety and maintenance inspections. Aerial Photography Operations: Asset placement and recording of high value HVAC structures Property photographic documentation for publications Recording ofenhancements made to security and property lines Public relations operations Insurance inspections

Infrastructure Safety Inspection Operations: Railroad Inspection Agriculture Inspection Oil-field Inspection Utility Inspection Construction Site Inspection Pipeline Inspection Petro/chemical/manufacturing Inspection

As part ofthe ARC is requesting FAA Exemption for SUAS operations for safety inspection and video capture usage. Regulatory Basis for Exemption Request In addition to the waiver authority provide in section 333 ofthe Modernization Act, the FAA may grant an exemption under49 U.S.C. section 44701 (f) ifit has determined that such an exception is in the public interest. The FAA has imposed aseparate requirement in its procedural regulations, providing that the petitionershall explain why grantingthe exception would not adversely affect safety or howthe exception would provide at least an equivalent level ofsafety as compliance with the underlying regulation. In this case, approval ofthis exemption would advance the public interest by significantly enhancing the safety and efficiency ofinfrastructure operations and by providingthe FAA with valuable user experience on the SUAS in a context with appreciable economic and societal benefits. As described below, the requested exemption would permitthe operation ofSUAS only undertightly and specifically controlled conditions, thus ensuring thatoperations will not have an adverse impact on safety. To thecontrary, as explained below, ARC anticipates thatthe use ofthe SUAS will enhance safety in all operations, but largely in infrastructure operations. Granting an exemption is in the public interest. The safety and efficiency of infrastructure operations is heavily dependent upon constant analysis ofassets, right ofway, infrastructure, security assets in place and additional assets/facilities. There are awide variety offactors that can affect conditions and cause problems for both infrastructure and security operations. Relatively small objects, minor perimetersecurity barriers not placed correctly, minor system failures can lead to accidents orother incidents causing downtime of infrastructure. Extreme weatherevents can lead to flooding oroverheating infrastructure. For example earthquakes, landslides and abandoned vehicle at gate crossings can block infrastructure. The potential forterrorism, sabotage orsimple trespassing are among the most prevalent risks that our modern infrastructure constantly faces. As a result, pursuant to federal regulations and company policy, ourclient's maintenance and security employees routinely inspectthe infrastructure, such as bridges, tunnels, support structures and signals. At present, this work is done primarily by company personnel in motorvehicles, on foot, or in specialized site specific equipment. This is often a labor-intensive and sometimes dangerousjob. While ourclients do all they can to make these inspections and site surveys ofassets as safe as possible, there is an irreducible element of risk involved wheneveremployees are required to go out on structures. Employees may need to climb over oronto structures, which can be slippery, rough and /orexposed to the elements. Some structures, such as bridges or building rooftops are high above the ground. Equipment moving through inspections or increased internal security zones can increase risk as well, especially in high traffic area. While the use ofSUAS for supplemental infrastructure and general asset evaluation would not eliminate these risks entirely (as it is an additive safety measure), itwould greatly reduce the risks to employees by allowingfor remote direct line ofsight aerial review by properly trained personnel. Additionally, the sheer amountofassets and the widely dispersed locations-in many instances far from sizeable population centers- means thatvisual inspection in all instances by company personnel can be inefficient. Aerial analysis by traditional fixed wing aircraft is impractical because the required altitudes for safe flight reduce visibility below meaningful levels- it is simple not possible to see all asset anomalies from such heights. Helicopters provided bettervantage points; however manned helicopters are significantly more costly, subject to human safetyand carry highlyvolatilejetfuel making them impractical for normal deployment. By using SUAS forsupplemental asset evaluation, ARC will be able to substantially upgrade its capacity to detect and address issues with right ofway, security plans and assets and otherfixed assets on site before they become a problem to mitigate for safe operations. Thus, the use ofSUAS has the potential to improve efficiency, resulting in faster and safe delivery of goods, energy and natural resources vital to the United Stated economy.•.Granting an Exemption will notAversely Effect Safetv ARC notes that there is no applicable standard for an equivalency determination. Some have argued that the appropriate standard is that for model aircraft, notingthat their operations, ifconducted for recreational purposes, would fall completely within the allowable operationsfor model aircraft. We believe it is difficultto argue thatthere is sufficient correlation between model operations controlled by the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the one contemplated by ARC. At the same time, it is clearthat the equivalency cannot be established fortraditional, manned civil aircraft because the design and use profiles between traditional aircraft and SUAS are simplytoo different. As such, we believe it makes more sense to focus on whythe contemplated operations would not adversely affect safety, which is all that section ll.Sl(e) requires. Granting an exemption will not adversely affect safety. ARC contemplates conducting SUAS operations or privately client owned land orcontrolled land, solely during daylight hours, ataltitudes will below that which would pose a risk to otheraircraft, notto exceed 200 feetAGL. In general, SUAS operations are intended to be conducted in areas distantfrom both congested area and airports. Moreover, because of inherent risks presented by highlysecure facilities and standard infrastructure operations, ourclients have alreadytaken steps to secure property against unauthorized public access. For example, substantial stretches ofpipeline, utilities, railroad track and oil production sites are fenced, have enhances security protection programs, are elevated orotherwise patrolled orsecured to prevent access. Other long stretches ofinfrastructure are, as noted above, in very remote and/orwilderness area. The nature ofoperations anticipated by ARC requires the SUAS be flown at low altitudes, fairly low speeds and/or hovering and evaluating conditions. ARC expects that in most instances, the SUAS will be flown less than 60 feet from the highest structure along the path ofthe SUAS. Accordingly, the risk of interference with otheraircraft is minimal. ARC also plans to conduct SUAS operations ofat least 5NM from any public airports or heliports. Ifa circumstance arises where the need to conduct an operation closer to said airport/heliport, ARC PIC will make direct contact with the airportATC ofthe contemplated operational area for instructions. ARC PIC will comply with any directions, NOTAM's or specified conditions as directed or issued by ATC forthat airport. Contact will be made by appropriate and designated contact information as listed in the A F/D. Approval ofexemptions allowing commercial operations ofSUAS in the infrastructure aerial inspection industrywill enhance safety by reducing risk to everyone. Conventional aircraft operations, usingjet or piston powered aircraft, operational at extremely low altitudes and in extreme proximityto people and structures, pose a high hazard and elevated risk platform for many reasons. Some include thatthe weight ofthese aircraft can weigh 4,000 pounds or more, carry large amount ofjetA orothervolatile fuel and must be flowto and from the inspection or photography mission location. Conversely, a SUAS weighing fewerthan 55 pounds and powered by electric motors and batteries eliminatesthe vast majority ifnot all ofthe given risk and poses no additional hazard ofcombustible fuel carried on board. The SUAS is carried to the site or location and will notcarry any passengers or crew and therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraftflights.

## ...The operation ofSUAS's, weighing less than 55 pounds, conducted in the strict conditions as outlined above, will provide an equivalent level ofsafety supporting the grantofexemptions requested herein, including 333 Aircraft Exemption Status exemptingtheapplicantfrom conventional aircraft requirements and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft will operate at slow speeds, close to the ground and in a controlled environment and,**a~** a result, are far saferthan conventional operations conducted withturbine helicopters operating in close proximityto thegrounds and persons. The safetyofthose on theground is protected by thefact that no one will be allowed into the area of operation without permission from the company. Securitywill be established and the perimeterforthe flight area controlled strictly as partofthe pre-flightoperationsand controls put in place. Each individual within the established perimeterorsecure area will be required to take part in a preflight safety briefing, and must consentto being in thesecured area. All non-participants will be forbidden and excluded from the area offlight operations. ARC will only use its own dedicated stafffor SUAS operations and all operations will be within visual line ofsightwithin .25-.50 milesfrom the pilot in command (UAS operator). There will be one PIC and one observer per operation atall times duringflightoperations. Both the PIC and theobserver mustconduct threetakeoffs and landings on which they are trained every 90-days. PIC's and observers will establish their qualifications and currencythru a combination ofaeronautical knowledge, UAS airmanship skills and verification through testing oftheirflight ability before actual operations have commenced. Depending on the mission type and specific circumstances, additional visual observers and orsafety officers may be utilized atthe discretion ofthe PIC, butthere must always be at least one qualified PIC and one qualified observer during anyand all operations. The observers will maintain radio and direct visual contactwith the PIC atall timesduringthe operation in a minimum oftwo forms. An Example will be direct radio contact plus mobile cell phone, both mustbe fullycharged and operational. There are no standards foreither private orcommercial SUAS pilotcertificates. The safe operation and control ofthe SUAS as described bythe applicant does notdepend on thetype ofFAA airman certificate held bythe PIC such as SPA, Private etc. Given the restricted and controlled airspace with which the operationswill take place, key factors needed by the PIC are knowledge ofthe airspace within which the operation will take place and howthatairspace fits intothe NAS. That knowledge can be and is gained primarilythrough ground school and through flighttraining in fixed wingor rotorcraft, nor is it dependenton the acquisition ofa commercial or private pilot certificate. Those certificates demonstrate knowledge offactors and skills needed forthe the safe operations ofthose types ofaircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft). It cannot and should not be assumed that a commercial pilot, approved to operate a helicopter orfixed wing aircraft, has the skill or abilityto safely operate asmall UAS, operating at200 feet AGL or lower, within strictly controlled pre-approved airspace. In addition to knowledge ofairspace regulations, dexterity in the control and operation ofthe SUAS acquired from actual operation ofthis particular class ofaircraft in the most importantfactor in establishing an equivalent level ofsafety. Ifthe PIC has acquired the necessary knowledge ofthe airspace requirements, the relevant issues are wherethe aircraft is to be flown, the size oftheaircraft relativeto what is being used to accomplish thesame mission and what precautions will be taken to ensure the safety ofthose in the area ofoperation. We propose that the PIC hold a minimum ofan FAA Sport Pilot Certificate and a class Ill medical certificate, the aircraft will be operated within a secure perimeterand that no one be allowed to enter the secure area unless they are a participant in the flight operation, have been fully briefed ofthe risks priorto operations ofthe SUAS being conducted and have consented to the risks associated with being in the operational area. Should there be an emergency, the SUAS being flown pose a significantly lower risk platform than the helicopters orfixed wing aircraft currently being employed because they are a fraction ofthe size, carry no flammable fuel, do notcarry crew or passengers and pose the most minimal of risk to others in comparison. This is in stark contrast to conventional aircraftthat are flown to the site, carry explosive fuel, carry passengers and crew, and operate in a much larger area posing a significant danger. From a practical, notable and comparable standpoint, there are relatively few licensed full-scale aircraft pilots who are also qualified to fly the type pfSUAS that are utilized for infrastructure imaging operations. There are even fewer commercial pilots that can fly these SUAS- to the pointthatto do both is considered rare. Assuming that it is unlikelyfor a companytofind a SUAS pilottotrain and obtain a commercial certificate, orfind a commercial certificated pilotwho would be willing to learn to fly a SUAS to the competency level required for professional use.

Minimum requirements forthe PIC include: 

### 1. FAA Sport pilot certificate and a class 3 medical certificate; 2. A minimum of200 flight cycles and 25 hours total time as aSUAS rotorcraft pilot and at least 10 hours logged as a SUAS pilotwith a similarSUAS type single blade or multirotor; 3. A minimum of5 hours as aSUAS pilotwith the make and model ofSUAS to be utilized for operations underthe exemption and three take offs and landings in the proceeding 90 days; 4. Have undergone a qualified process as specified in the Flight Operations and Procedures Manual consisting ofa knowledge and skill test ofthe aircraftto be utilized. Anotherconsideration supporting the certificate requirement is thatthe pilots holding a sport pilot certificate are subject to security screening by the Department of Homeland Security. This requirement should ameliorate security concerns over UAS operations underthis exemption. ARC intendsto use commercially available SUAS complements for SUAS. Those SUAS systems will be tested for quality and safety in ourtest area priorto be deployed in the field. The SUAS is less than 55 pounds fully loaded, carries neithera pilot nor passenger, and operates exclusively with a secured area. We have routine maintenance schedule to verifythatthe SUAS will remain in safe and operational condition. Please referto Appendix Bforspecific types ofSUAS thatwill be utilized. Notes Regarding: 14 C.F.R. Part 21. Subpart HIn accordance with the statutorycriteria provided in Section 333 of PL 112-95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. 44704, and in consideration ofthe size, weight, speed and limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, we request that this aircraft exemption meets the conditions ofSection 333. Therefore, ifgranted Section 333 relief of 14 CFR part 21, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary. Notes Regarding: 14CFR section 45.23 (b). Marking ofthe Aircraft Given the size ofthe SUAV, two inch letteringwill be impossible. UA will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14CFR part 47 and have identification markings (N-number) in accordance with 14 CFR part45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable. Notes Regarding: 14 CFR section 91.7 (a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness ARC's request is based on the fact that no airworthiness certificate will be issued forthe UAS. ARC's UAS will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 CFR part 21, Subpart H. Based on the fact that an airworthiness certificate will not be issued, exemption from section 91.7 (a) is not necessary. Notes Regarding: 14CFR section 91.9(b)(2) Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Marking and Placard Certifications required, the original intent ofthese regulations was to display an aircraft's airworthiness, certification and registration documents so theywould be easily available for inspectors and passengers. Based on the FAA Memorandum subject "Interpretation regarding whether certain required documents may be kept at an unmanned aircraft's control station," dated August 8th, 2014, the requested relief from 14 CFR section 91.9(b)(2) and section 91.203(a) and (b) is not necessary. Notes Regarding: section 91.109 Flight Instruction: Simulated Instrument and Certain Flight Tests Small UASs, by theirdesign, do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use ofa control box that communicated with the aircraftvia radio communications. Aircraft being considered for use by ARC allowthe UAS Instructorto place the aircraft into "loiter'' mode (fixed altitude stationary hold). In the event ofthe student losing control, the UAS Instructorcan quickly, via alternate equipment, not in the hands ofthe student, place the aircraft into a mode that allows the instructorto bring the aircraft back into control and back to the predetermined and/or safe landing location. ARC does not describe training scenarios in which adual set ofcontrols would be utilized or required, i.e. dual flight instruction, provided by aflight instructor orother company-designated individual that would require that individual to have fully functioning dual controls. Rather, ARC evaluated the qualification of its PICs based on their experience with the UAS to be operated and verified through testing, in lieu offormalized training. As such, ARC does not seek relieffrom 14 CFR section 91.109. Notes Regarding section 14CFR 91.119(b) Relief from section 14 CFR 91.119(b), operation over congested area, is not applicable, because ARC's operations will only be conducted with the secured area described herein.

### ARC Safety Operations and Procedures Overview:

Available Technology andAircraft Options: Past proven reliable, best-in-class and a successful track record within the SUAS industry are the only technologies thatARC will utilize as industry partners for SUAS operations. The software and firmware must by highly reputable and include the below listed features at least1. Auto descending/Return to home (RTH) ifa lost communication event occurred. Ifthe SUAS loses communications, the SUAS will have the capability to return to pre-determined and set RTH location within the secured perimeter and land. 2. RTH/auto descending ifthe battery level drops below operational levels or below a nominal level. 3. Flight operations will be terminated bythe PIC when the battery achieves 30% alert level and the aircraft will be on the ground atthe home point before achieving 25% remaining under normal conditions. 4. Live video forthe PIC gives the operator real-time positioning feedback allowing us to monitor the area from the aircraft's perspective for collision avoidance as well as to maintain spatial orientation. 5. The SUAS will have to capability to abortthe mission should unpredictable obstacles or emergencies occur. 6. The on screen display will contain operating information to ascertain aircraft status at all times: speed, altitude, numberofGPS satellites (when available), heading, voltage, signal strength and real-time moving maps. 7. GPS lock status confirmation in real time to provide for RTH and should command and control linkfailures occur (highly improbable), the aircraft returns automaticallyto the launch or home point (RTH). 8. Altitude information will be provided to the SUAS pilot digitally encoded telemetric data feed, which downlinks from the aircraft to the ground based on-screen display. This altitude information will be generated by equipment installed on the board ofthe aircraft, using GPS triangulation, ordigitally encoded barometric altimeteror radio altimeter, orany combination thereof. During pre-flight procedures, a zero altitude initiation point will be established and accuracy confirmed by the PIC.Prior to Launch (Preflight Evaluation andScouting): Priorto considering the acceptance ofaflight mission or aircraft launch, the pilot in command and the pilot observer will go to the proposed location and inspect same for operational parameters. These parameters include obstacles, a securely established perimeter, confirm the area does notfall within any restricted airspace orany other non-fly zone as designated bythe national air space system and the geo fence parameters ofthe flight control software. Aviation weather data will be collected and confirmed priorto set-up ofthe aircraft After completing the required inspection ofthe aircraft, preflight checklist (referring to user manual) Preflight and compass calibration procedures will the mission be initiated. Any doubtorquestion aboutthe aircraftthe airworthiness or self-test completion, the pilot in command will abortthe planned mission until the aircraft can be inspected by the manufacturerand deemed "safe to fly." The aircraftwill be launched aftera secure perimeter has been established and the aircraft, radio controllers, and electronics (batteries, mobile device monitors such as IPads etc.) have successfully passed all self-testing procedures as prescribed by the manufacturer. Afterthe self-testing process has been completed, both the pilot and pilot observerwill perform the compass calibration 

### test, set the "home point" as directed and ensure the device passes all checklist and testing procedures. Once those have successfully been conducted, the pilotand pilotobserverwill confirm system "green" or "safe to fly" status has been achieved and additionally confirming a locked GPS signal. Afterthe above described criteria have been 

### met, the aircraft engines will be started and both pilotand pilotobserver must observe the aircraft successfully perform its self-test "run-up" twice as prescribed by the manufacturer. Both will then confirm all LED indicators, system information, signal information and the "heads-up" display on the iPads all fall within normal operational parameters priorto applying powerto climb any altitude. Ifany ofthe described processes are not successfully achieved, flight operations will not be performed and the aircraftwill be shutdown. Further contact and constant radio communications with ATC will be in place oras otherwise directed by ATC. Should any lowflying aircraft such as news helicopteror MEDEVAC helicoptertraffic be operational within oraround the prospective flight area, operations will not be performed until such airtraffic has concluded its operation. Once launched, both pilot and pilot observer must have line ofsight ofaircraft at all times and the aircraft will be returned tothe settake-off/home point once the battery level achieves 30% capacity remaining. Priorto landing, the pilotand pilot observed will constantly be scanning for any obstacles or non-participants, and only initiate a landing sequence when both confirm it is safe to do so. At all times, extreme caution and VFR operations with line ofsight to any obstacles, persons or structures will be maintained.

### Mechanical/Phvsical: 1. Flight operations will be**li~e** ofsight only and the aircraft will always remain in direct line of sight by the pilot and observer, thus eliminatingthe possibility and/orconcern oflost link/signal loss that can occurfrom flying behind objects, walls orother barriers. However, should an unexpected signal loss/lost link event occur, please see detailed description for mitigation procedures listed below in lost link section below. 2. The SUAS will weigh less than 55 pounds and not achieve avertical speed of more than 37 knots. 3. Batteries will always be fully charged and verified during preflight inspections and far exceeded the anticipated actual flight time. 4. Flights will be conducted at an altitude notto exceed 200 feet AGL. 5. Fireproofbags will be used for storage and charging of high capacity Lipo batteries on-site in addition to a properly rated fire extinguisher being present at all times. 6. UAS aircraft operated underthis exemption will be marked in accordance with 14 CFR part45 unless otherwise directed by the FAA.



### Personnel: 1. Observers ensure safe flight operations and provide an extra set of redundant eyes (sometimes extra controllers for emergencies) forthe PIC giving them real time feedback thatthey may not be able to see. PIC will take anyverbal directions given to them by the observer as they have both trained togetherwork offeach other. In addition to one (properly current) observer, the operation may employ additional safety officers orobservers depending on the conditions or proposed operations. Anyone may call to abort ifasafety condition is observed at any time. 2. Radio spectrum analysis for interference on the frequencies utilized for aircraft control/communication will be perform and verified by aircraft and controller signal strength indicators priorto operations being conducted. 3. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned SUAS operations priorto each activity taking place and completed again for each differentflight location or ifoperational parameters change duringthe mission. This briefing will be mandatoryfor all personnel who will be performing duties ofany kind within the boundaries ofthe safety perimeter or have operational responsibility outside ofthe safety perimeter. All must be physically present and give consent to be part ofthe operations. 4. The PIC will obtain the consent ofall persons involved in the SUAS operations and ensure only consenting parties will be allowed within 100feet ofall flight operations. 5. PIC and primary observerwill at all times maintain directvoice communications by any means listed above in this documentsuch as direct radio cbmmunication. 6. Written and/ororal permission from relevant property holders will be obtained. 7. Pilot and observerwill have been trained, as described above in this document; in operations of UAS generally, have met all training/currency requirements, received up to date information onthe particularSUAS to be operated. Should any doubtorconcern occur during preflight preparations, the mission will be aborted. Operations: 

### 1. The UAS must weigh less than 55 pounds including all energysource(s) and equipment. Operations bythis petition ofexemption are limited tothe following aircraft described in Appendix B. Proposed operations ofany otheraircraft will require a newpetition ora petition of amendmenttothis request. 2. The UAS aircraft may not be flown ata ground speed exceeding 37 knots. 3. Flights must be operated at an altitude ofnot morethan 200feet AGL, also as indicated bythe procedures in the operator's manual. Any and all altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 4. The UAS aircraft must be operated withinvisual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe PIC and observed at all times. The requires the PIC and observed to be able to use human vision unaided by any device otherthan approved corrective lens, as specified on the PIC and observer's FAA issued medical certificates. 5. All operations must use avisual observer as specific above in various sections ofthis petition. The observerwill also maintain currency, training requirements and possess the designated medical certificate from the FAA. The observer may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability with both the aircraft and the observer in addition to direct communications. The PIC and observer must be able to directlyverbally communicate at all times duringflight operations and any issue with this communication will cause acease ofthe flight operations untilthe issue can be resolved. 6. The operator's manual included as Appendix Cand this petition 

### Ofexemption must be maintained and made available to the Administrator upon request. Ifa discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operator's manual, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the PIC mustfollowthe procedures as outlined in its PIC/operator's manual.
The operator may update or revise its operator's manual. It is the operator's responsibilityto track required or any such revisions and present updated and revised documents tothe Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitionsfor extension oramendment. Ifthe operator determinesthat any update or revision would affectthe basis forwhich the FAA grants this petition forexemption, the operator must petition foramendment totheir exemption.The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted ifquestions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operator's manual. 7. Priorto each flight the PIC and observer must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in acondition for safe flight as stated above in the priorto launch section ofthis document. Ifthe inspection reveals any condition that affectsthe safe operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition forsafe flight. The Ground Control Station, if utilized, must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properlydocumented in aircraft records.

# ..8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance oralterations that affectthe UAS operation orflight characteristics, e.g. replacement ofaflight critical component, must undergo afunctional test flight in accordance with the operator's manual. The PIC who conducts the functional test must make entry inthe UAS aircraft records ofthe flight and outcome.The requirements fora functional test flight and aircraft record entry must be added tothe operator's manual. 9. The operator must followthe manufactures UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection and life limit requirements. When unavailable, the aircraft maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement and inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified in the operator's manual. At a minimum, the requirements forthefollowing must be included in the operator's manual: a. Actuators/Servos; b. Transmission (single rotor) · c. Powerplant (motors) d. Propellers; e. Electronic speed controller; f. Batteries; g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor); h. Remote command and control; 

### i. Ground control station (ifused); and 

### j. Any othercomponents as determined bythe operator;

10. The PIC must possess at least a sport pilot certificate and at least athird-class medical certificate. The PIC mustalso meettheflight review requirements specified in 14 CFR section 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilotcertificate. 11. Priorto operations conducted forthe purpose ofaerial photographs, infrastructure orsite inspections, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a mannerconsistent with 14CFR section 61.51(b), a minimum of200 flight cycle and 25 hours oftotal time as a UAS rotorcraft pilotand at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilotwith asimilar UAS type (single blade or multirotor). Prior documented flight experience thatwas obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under petition ofthis exemption to accomplish the required flight cycle and flighttime. Duringtraining, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential forflight operations and considered nonparticipants, and the PIC mustoperatethe UAS aircraft with appropriate distance from nonparticipants, roadways, structures etc., in accordance with 14CFR section 91.119. 12. Priorto operations being conducted forthe purpose ofaerial photographs, infrastructure orsite inspections, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14CFR section 61.51 (b), a minimum offive hours as a UAS pilotoperating the make and model ofUAS to be utilized foroperations underthe exemption and three take-offs and three landings in the proceeding 90-days. Training, proficiency, experience-buildingand take-offand landings··1.

\,currency flights can be conducted underthis petition for exemption to accomplish the 90-day currency. During training, proficiency, experience-building and take-offand landing currency flights all persons not essential forflight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR section 91.119. 13. Priorto any flight operations authorized by this petition ofexemption, the PIC and observer must have successfully completed aqualification process, as outlined in the operator's manual. As this requirements stipulated bythe operator, the test must be developed and implemented by aqualified person designated at the sole discretion ofthe operator. A record ofcompletion ofthis qualification process must be documented and made available to the Administrator upon request. 14. Priorto operations being conducted forthe purpose ofaerial photographs, infrastructure or site inspections, aflight demonstrations, administered by an operator-approved and -qualified pilot must be successfully completed and documented. This documentation must be made available for review upon request by the Administrator. Because knowledge and airmanship test qualifications have been developed by the operator, and there are no established practical test standards that support ajurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval ofcompany designated examiners, the petitionerwill conduct these tests in accordance with the operator's manual. 15. The UAS may not be operated directly over any persons, except authorized and consenting personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface in the event ofthe UAS failure oremergency condition occurring. 16. Regarding the distance from participating persons, the operator's manual has safety mitigations for authorized and consenting personnel. At all times, those persons must be essential to the operations. 17. Regarding distance from nonparticipating persons, the operator must ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet ofthe area except those consenting to be involved and necessary forthe aerial photographs, infrastructure or site inspections operation. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet ifitwould not adversely affect safety and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level ofsafety may be determined by an aviation safety inspector's evaluation ofthe aerial photograph, infrastructure orsite inspection area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, safety barriers, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons (onlookers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event ofan accident. 18. Ifthe UAS loses communications or it loses GPS signal, the UAS must return to a pre-determined location with the secured perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance with the operator's manual. 19. The UAS must abortthe flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles oremergencies in accordance with the operator's manual 20. Each UAS operation must be completed with 25% battery power remaining. 21. The operator must obtain an AirTraffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA) priorto conducting any operations underthis petition ofexemption. ThisCOA will also require the operatorto request a Noticeto Airman (NOTAM) not morethan 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours priortothe operation. 22. All aircraft operated in accordance withthis exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14CFR part47 and have identification (N-number) markings in accordance with 14CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 23. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record of UAS maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacement/overhaul component parts, and thetotal time ofservice ofthe UAS. These Procedures must be added to the operator's manual. 24. Each UAS operated underthis exemption must comply with all manufacturerSafety Bulletins. 25. The operator mustdevelop UAS technician qualification criteria.These criteria must be added to the operator's manual. 26. The preflight inspection section in the operator's manual must be amended to include the following requirement: The preflight inspection must account forall discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, orequipment, notcovered in the relevant preflight inspection sections oftheoperator's manual. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequencyspectrum used for operation and control of the UAS must complywith the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orotherappropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28. At least three days prior before scheduled aerial photographs, infrastructure orsite inspections, the operatorofthe UAS affected by this exemption must submit awritten plan ofactivities to the local FSDO withjurisdiction overthe proposed aerial photographs, infrastructure orsite inspection area. The three day notification may be waived with the concurrence ofthe FSDO. The plan ofactivities must include at least the following: a. Date and times forall flights; b. Name and phone numberofthe operatorforthe UAS aerial photographs, infrastructure orsite inspection operation conducted underthis petition forexemption; c. Name and phone numberfor person responsible foron-site operation ofthe UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N-numberofthe UAS to be used; e. Name and certificate numberof UAS PIC's involved in the operations; f. A statementthatthe operator has obtained permission from the propertyowners and/or local officials to conduct the operations/event; the listofthose who gave permission must be made available tothe inspector upon request; g. Signature ofexemption-holderor representative; and h. A description ofthe flight activity, including maps ordiagrams ofany area, city, town, county and/orstate overwhich aerial photographs, infrastructure orsite inspections will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.29. The documents required under 14CFR sections 91.9 and 91.203 must be available tothe PIC at the Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any timethe aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available tothe Administratororany law enforcement official upon request. 30. The UAS must remain clear and yield the right ofway to all other manned operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralightvehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hanggliders, etc.). 31. UAS operations may not be conducted at night, as defined in 14CFR section 1.1.All operations must be conducted undervisual metrological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are notauthorized. 32. The UAS may not be operated from any moving device orvehicle. 33. The UAS may not be operated less than 500feet below or less than 2,000feet horizontally from a cloud orwhenvisibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 34. The UAS may notoperate in Class B, C, or Dairspace withoutwritten approval from the FAA. The UAS may notoperate within 5 nautical miles ofthegeographic centerofa non-towered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letterofagreementwith the airport's manager is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator's COA. The letterofagreementwith the airport management must be made availableto theAdministrator upon request. 35. Any incident, accident, orflight operationthattransgresses the lateral orvertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported tothe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Furtherflight operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident or' transgression is reviewed by AFS-80 and author'ization to resume operations is provided.



### Supportfor Petitionfor Exemption In accordance with the procedural requirements of 14 CFR section 11.81. ARC provides thefollowing information: 

### ContactInformation: Adam Ringle-President Adam Ringle Consulting, LLC 19 Mica Street Townsend, DE 19734-2026 302-275-1336 phone 302-449-7122 fax Adam@adamringleconsulting.com www.adamringleconsulting.comRegulatory Provisionsfrom whichARC seeks an Exemption ARC believes it may need an exemption form the following provisionsto conduct the contemplated operations. In some instances, relief is needed because relieffrom another provision renders compliance with the regulation at hand infeasible. 

### 333 Aircraft Exemption Status
14 C.F.R. sections 61.113(a) and (b)
14C.F.R. section 91.119 (c)
14C.F.R. section 91.121 14C.F.R. section 91.151
14 C.F.R. section 91.405(a)
14C.F.R. section 91.407(a)
14 C.F.R. sections 91.409(a) (1) and (2)
14C.F.R. section 91.417 (a) and (b) ARC believes an exemption is only needed from the above listed regulatory provisions. To the extentthe FAA believesthat additional relief is required forARC to conductthe operations described here, we request an exemption from any such regulatory provisions as well.3

3 For example, 14CFR section 91.417(a) imposes certain maintenance record keeping requirements "as applicable," Since none ofthe underlying requirements (e.g., inspections intervals) can be metand will require an exemption, ARC believes a separate exemption should not be required forsection 91.417 (a).

The Extent of Requested Reliefandthe Reasons Reliefis needed Section 

### 333 Aircraft Exemption Status: Section 

### 333 ofthe Modernization Act authorizes the FAA to exempt aircraftfrom the requirementfor an airworthiness certificate based on a consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability of the particular UAS, as well as its proximityto airports and populated areas. An analysis ofthese criteria demonstratesthat the SUA$ operated without an airworthiness certificate in the areas and underthe conditions contemplated by ARC will be at least as safe, orsafer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operatingwith an airworthiness certificate withoutthe conditions proposed in this request.The SUAS is less than 55 pounds fully loaded, carries neithera pilot norpassenger and operate exclusivelywithin asecured area. Unlike othercivil aircraft, operations underthis exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operatorand observer. Operations will be conducted in compliance withthe FAA and with local public safety requirements to provide securityforthe area of operation as is nowdone with conventional equipment, infrastructure, bridge and out building evaluation. These safety enhancements provide any expanded degree ofsafetyto the inspectors over conventional operations. Lastly, application ofthese same criteria demonstratesthatthere is no credible threatto national security posed bythe SUAS, dueto its size, speed ofoperation, location of operation, lack ofexplosive materials and inabilityto carry asubstantial external load.
Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraftto be utilized by the Applicant, this meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. section 44701 (f)) and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act Both authorize the FAA to exemptaircraftfrom the requirementforan airworthiness certificate, upon Consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability and proximityto airports and populated areas ofthe particular SUAS. ln all cases, an analysis ofthese criteria demonstrates thatthe UAS operated withoutan airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environmentand underthe Conditions propose will be at least safe orsaferthan a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operatingwith an airworthiness certificate withoutthe restrictions and conditions proposed.
14 CFR section 61.113 (a) and (b) 

### Section 61.113 Private pilot privilegesand limitations: Pilot in Command. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) ofthis section, no person who holds a private pilotcertificate mayact as pilot in command ofan aircraftthat is carrying passengers or propertyforcompensation or hire; nor maythat person, for compensation or hire, actofpilot in command ofan aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, actas pilot in command ofan aircraft in connection with any business oremployment if; 1. The flight is only incidentaltothat business oremployment; and 2. The aircraft does notcarry passengers or propertyfor compensation or hire. 

## ***** ARC anticipates initially using a**fe~** specially trained staffto conductthe SUAS operations. While these individuals will not hold commercial pilot licenses. The SUAS will notcarry propertyfor compensation or hire since theywill be used solely toassist in aerial photographs, infrastructure orsite inspections ofequipment, right ofway, assets, bridges, tunnels and out-buildings infurtherance ofARC's client's primary business, such as facility protection operations or infrastructure operations; however, the employee's operation ofthe SUAS will not be incidental to theiremploymentwith ARC, theywill compensated for such work. Without an exemption, the pilotwould be required to ,hold a commercial pilot certificate undersection 61.133. However, the risk associated with the contemplated operations is less thanthe risk posed by traditional aircraft. The SUAS will fly at altitudes well belowthe permissiblelimitsforothercivil aircraft/ eliminatingthe risk to other aircraft, and within a geographical envelope underthe sole control ofARC client 1S. Accordingly/ the risk would be limited to ARC personnel/ who will appropriatelyoutfitted in safetygearand ARC client's propertyon the ground. Requiring a commercial pilot certificate would provide no applicable safety benefit and would needlessly impose an additional cost on ARC. Because the contemplated operations would notcomply with section 61.113 (b)(1) and none ofthe otherexceptions to paragraph (a) apply, relief is needed from both paragraphs (a) and (b).

14CFR 91.119(c) Section 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes;General. Except when necessary fortakeoffor landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: 

### ***

***** (c) Overotherthan congested area. An altitude of500feet above the surface, except over open waterorsparsely populated area. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closerthan 500 feet to any person/ vessel, vehicle or structure.

ARC submitsthat the only relief it requires from section 91.119 is from the minimum altitudes listed in paragraph (c). Relief is required from paragraph (c) forfixed wing operations because asset evaluation or photographs conducted at500 feet or higher is insufficiently distinctto be meaningful. Since operations atthis altitude also pose a heightened risk ofcollision with anotheraircraft, safetycan only be assured through the grantofan exemption.The anticipated rotorcraftoperations should be adequatelyaddressed by paragraph (d) (1). Additionally, reliefshould not be needed from paragraph (a) because an emergency landingofthe aircraftdueto a powerfailure will not create an undue hazard to persons or propertyon the surface. As noted in the explanation ofwhy an exemption will not adversely affect safety1 ARC client's has exclusive use ofthe land overwhich the SUAS will be operated/ and the public access is restricted. It also had exclusive use ofsignificant portions ofland adjacent to the infrastructure and structuresthatwill be the objects ofevaluation, photographs and analysis. ARC's clients tightly control access to land and have the abilityto assure that no individuals unassociated with the planned operations are on the affected land. As such, the risk ofinjury is minimal. ARC does not contemplate conducting operations over congested areas, so relief is not requested from paragraph (b).
14CFR 91.121 14CFR section 91• .121 AltimeterSettings This regulation requires each person operating an aircraftto maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeterthat is set"

... to the elevation ofthe departure airportoran appropriate altimetersetting available before departure." 

### ***** As the SUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPO altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved bythe**operators~** pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude ofthe launch sire shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. Altitude informationwill be provided to the SUAS pilotvia digitally encoded telemetric data feed, which downlinksfrom the aircraftto a ground based on screen display. This altitude information will be generated byequipment installed on board the aircraft, using GPStriangulation, ordigitallyencoded barometric altimeter, or radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. Priorto each flight, a zero altitude initiation pointwill be established and confirmed foraccuracy bythe pilot. 14 CFR 91.151 Section 91.151 Fuel requirements forflight inVFR conditions. (a) No person may begin aflight in an airplane underVFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weatherconditions) there is enough fuel toflytothe first point ofintended landing and assuming normal cruising speed- (1) During the day, to fly afterthatfor at least 30 minutes. (b) No person may begin aflight in a rotorcraft underVFR conditions unless (considering the wind and forecast weatherconditions) there is enough fuel to flyto thefirst pointof intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to flyafterthatforat least 20 minutes. 

### ***** Operatingthe SUAS in a pre-defined area with less than 30 minutes ofreserve fuel does not raise the type of risk contemplated by section 91.151, i.e., thatan aircraft could not run outof fuel in the event it has to be flown to an alternate airportorcircle the planned airport in the event ofunanticipated conditions. ARC does not intend to use SUAS for point-to-pointflights and will not operatethe SUAS beyond visual line ofsight. Norwillthe SUAS require an airport in orderto land. Rather, ARC will operate theSUAS using pre-planned flight paths (taking into account weather conditions) designed to allowthe SUAS to flyto the pointofintended landing. As such, there is no need foratime-base excess fuel requirement. Rather it should be sufficient to require onlyas much additional flight capacity as necessary tosafely land the SUAS. We believe that a 25% battery reserve is morethan sufficientto the meetthis objective.
14 CFR 91.40S(a), 91.407(a) (1), 14 CFR 91.409(a) (1) and (2) and 14 CFR 91.417(a) and (b) Section 91.405 Maintenance required. Each owneroroperatorofan aircraft- (a) Shall have thataircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart Eofthis partand shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 ofthis chapter; 

### ***** Section 91.407 Operationsafter maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (a) No person may operate any aircraftthat has undergone maintenance, rebuilding or alteration unless- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized undersection 43.7 ofthis chapter; 

### *****

### Section 91.409 Inspections. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had; (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part43 ofthis chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by section 43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) An inspection forthe issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. 

## ***** Section 91.417 (a) and (b) 

## ***** ARC believes than an exemptionfrom these three maintenance requirements is appropriate because the FAA has not developed maintenance standards thatwould allow an operatorto meetthe part 91 maintenance requirements. In particular, there are no individuals authorized bythe FAA to approve a SUAS for return to service undersection 91.407(a) orto conduct the initial airworthiness and annual return to service inspections required by section 91.409(a). ARC will maintain the aircraft as instructed in the owner's manual and ASTM F2909, where applicable, and will not operate the aircraft until it has reasonably determined that any needed repairs have been made. However, because ofthe technical impossibility of meetingthe requirements ofsections 91.405(a), 407(a), 409(a) and 417(a) and (b), we believe an exemption from these provisions is appropriate.

Please do not hesitate to contact me atanytime via the contact information provided above should you have any questions ofconcerns.

Adam B. Ringle, CPP, MBA, EMT-T, NREMT-P President, Adam Ringle Consulting, LLC

### ... .....,__AppendixA Summary for Federal Register Publication
Pursuantto 14C.F.R. Part 11, thefollowing summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register should the FAA determinethat publication is needed.
Petitioner: Adam Ringle Consulting, LLC (ARC) Sections of 14 C.F.R. Affected: 333 Aircraft Exemption Status 14C.F.R. section 61.113(a) and (b) 14C.F.R. section 91.119(c) 14C.F.R. section 91.121 14C.F.R. section 91.151 14C.F.R. section 91.405(a) 14C.F.R. section 91.407(a) 14 C.F.R. section 91.409(a) 14 C.F.R. section 91.417(a) and (b) Description of ReliefSought:
Petitionerseeks relieffrom the requirements of333 Aircraft Exemption Status, 14C.F.R., 61.113(a) and (b), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151, 92.405(a), 91.407(a), 91.409(a), and 91.417(a) and (b) to conduct SUAS operations overARC Client's owned or controlled land, solely duringdaylight hours, to assist in aerial photographic documentation, the safe evaluation and analysis in infrastructure and security operations and asset evaluation/placement. In general, the SUAS operations are intended to be conducted in areas remote from both congested areas and airports. The nature ofthe operations anticipated byARC requires thatthe SUAS be flown at relatively lowaltitudes. ARC expects that in most instances, the SUAS will be flown less than 60 feetfrom the higheststructure alongthe path ofthe SUAS and in no instances will be flown higherthan 200 feet above ground level. Accordingly, the risk ofinterference with other aircraft is extremely minimal.Appendix 8 SpecificType(s). make and model DJIInspire 1

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# INSPIRE 1 User Manual [v1.4)
2015.7

# Using this manual j:tegehds 

# 0 Warning 

# & Important :(): Hints and Tips 

### [ili] Reference 

# ! Befqre Flight The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.
1.Disclaimer 2.1nthe Box 3.1nspire 1Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines S.lnspire 1User Manual 6.1ntelligent Flight Battery SafetyGuidelines 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. 

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# the_:_~~I.Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilotapp before use. Scan the QR code or visit "http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app.

Forthe best experience, use mobile devicewith Andriod V4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents

Using this manual Legends 

### 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 

### 36

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### DJI Pilot App Camera 

### 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 and Auto 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
This 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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# Product Profile jlntroductioh 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 tomaximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

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### Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting Q. 

### -o .space for NO filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

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### camera with ease. HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Ughtbridge 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. 

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### Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before yourfirst flight: 1. Insertthe Intelligent Flight Battery into the batterycompartment. 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.

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# Lt. • Battery must be fully charged before using itfor the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information

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

the travel modesto the landing mode. Do not placethe aircrafton the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode. Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position {to the right when facing the nose ofthe aircraft). 3. Insertthe gimbal by aligning the white markon the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

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# Lt. Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the 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 nutonto motors without ablack 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.
1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the propellers without awhite dot onto the 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 plate then rotate the propellers according tothe lock direction until it is secured

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



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# I Aircraft Diagram

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[1] GPS [2] Propeller (P17) [3] Motor [4] Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

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A#---[9] (11]**---rr------~.pl-------ji-J---** [10] [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] Rear LED (P12) [10] Camera Micro-USB Port [11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35)**~,2f--Jr----[12]** -w-----,f.d-7"7.!----[131 [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

# I Remote Controller Diagram [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

[1] Antennas (P29) Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Mounting placefor your mobile device.**J;=~~-=-=!t+--+------** [2] [3] Control Stick

[9] ---tt-----=='=""'=-:::::::------ [8]**---+1---~~ tt:.:,~~+---**  [3]**~----t<t--** [4] '----1+--- [5] ,.-----If-- (6]**{?]--~~-- --==-~-=-...-**  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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### 9 .._ ___ ..4INSPIRE 1 User Manual [6] Battery Level LEOs [8] Power Button 

### Displays the current battery level. (7] Status LED 

### Used to power on or power offthe remote controller. [9] RTH LED 

### Displays the power status. Circular LEDaround the RTH button displays RTH status.

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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 OJI · Pilotapp. [11] Playback Button 

### Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (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 Fmode. [14] Video Recording Button 

### Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial 

### Use this dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port 

### Connect an HO compatible monitor to this portto get a live HD video preview ofwhatthe camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port 

### For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [16] [17] [18] [19]

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[18] CAN Bus Port 

### Reserved forfuture use. (19] USB Port 

### Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilotapp controls and features.

[20] GPS Module [20) 

### Used to pinpointthe location ofthe remote controller.

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### Customizable button in OJI Pilot app. [22] Power Port 

### Connect to apower source to chargethe remote controller's internal battery. [23] Back Right Button 

### Customizable button in OJI Pilot app.

### 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. 

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# ---~] Threeflight 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 GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATII: Neither GPS or Vision 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 Controller signal is lostand ifthe Home Point has been recorded successfully. F 

### mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

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

# [~lightStatus Indicator 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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Normal 

## :1ff.-t!$/.-:('!J.:······Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

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### Power on and self-check Aircraft warming up Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safeto Fly

### (Pmodewith Vision Positioning butwithoutGPS) Safeto Fly(A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Remote Controller Signal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical Low BatteryWarning IMU Error Critical Error

### :®~&;.-······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

# I Return to Home (RTH) The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft backto the 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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### RTH Description The Home Point is the location atwhich your aircrafttakes offwhen the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon ( "- 111!1 ). 

### If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Pointwill be updated to yourcurrent position asyou 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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### The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJIIntelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affectthe safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advised to return horne 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. Aircraftwill land automatically ifthe current battery level can only supportthe aircraftto land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controllerto control the aircraft's orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below

. Battery Level Warning

Low battery level warning

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The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current level.


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### Aircraft Status Indicator

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly.

N/A DJI Pilot app Tap "Go-home" to have the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, or "Cancel" to resume normal flight. If no action istaken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10seconds. Remote controllerwill sound an alarm. The DJI 

### Pilotapp screen will flash red and aircraftstarts to descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm.

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### as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

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# :O: •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 over the aircraft if aremote controller signal is resumed. 

### Failsafe Illustration 1 Record Home Point (HP) 

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# & •Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a20 meter (65 feet) radius of the 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 20m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

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

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

### Followthe steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 2. Tap"9"and**select"~)',** 

### to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 3. Tap"9"and select"

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### to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

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### ·----~·--·--~· 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 i 

### 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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Follow the steps belowto 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 cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green**ligh~.** 

### 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 ultrasonicwaves 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 cautiously when 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 orobjects. • Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10)or bright (lux> 10,000) surfaces. • Flying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thickcarpet). • Flying over surfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with same design). • Rying over inclined surfaces thatwill deflect sound waves away from 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. :\): • 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 1 OOiux). • Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of40 KHzwhen Vision Positioning' system is

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

ground (below0.5 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. 

# I Flight Recorder**--------------------------------------------------------~** 

### 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. 

# I Attaching and

# Detachin_;;;:gc.._t_h_e_P~ro-'p'---e_ll_e_rs_.**-------------=-~** 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 

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### Motors with a black dot Figure Attach On Motors without a black dot Legends 

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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 nutonto amotorwithout ablack dotand 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 completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight. 

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& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannottake off. • Handling the propellers with care. • Manuallytighten eachofthe propellersonthe corresponding motorsto ensure 

### itis attached firmly. Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor still. Then spinthe propeller in the unlockdirection indicated on the propeller itself. Detaching 1345sQuick-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. • Toavoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellersormotorswhen theyare spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience. 

# I OJ,..Intelligent Flight.Battery

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

Intelligent Flight Battery 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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### DJI 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. Ittakes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.lt 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 battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current 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 a shortcircuit 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. 

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### and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/ins 

### before use. Users take full responsibilityfor 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 Indicators will displaythe current battery level. Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold tor 2seconds to power off. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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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 S°C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.35 Vbefore each flight. 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air temperatures below**~10°C)** 

### is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between

# soc and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Batteryshould be able to achieve the appropriatevoltage 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 OJI 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 movement when this warning is triggered. 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature exceeds

# soc before using it inthe lowtemperature environment. S. When using the Inspire 1in alowtemperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a low altitude, for approximatelyone minute. to heat the battery. 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Right 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 up to displaythe current battery level. See belowfor details.

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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:

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# & When battery life reaches 0%, itcan no longer be used.**~** 

### 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 connectthe Intelligent Flight Batteryto 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 fullycharged 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 notcharge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controllerwith standard charger (model: A14-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger mayoverheat. • 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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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 not take any responsibilityfor damage caused by third-party chargers. 

# :<J: Howto dischargeyour 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 aircraftto 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 OJI Pilot appto 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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•Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC regulations. •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1,Mode 2. •Mode 1 :The right stick serves as the throttle. •Mode 2: The leftstick serves as the throttle. Do not operate more than 3aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to asoccer field) to preventtransmission interference.

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### 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.

Charging Remote Controller Charge the remote controllervia supplied charger. 

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

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Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to 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 use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 bydefault.

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### Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick upto ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick upto takeoff. When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1will hover in place. The morethe stick is pushed away from the center position, the fasterthe Inspire 1will change elevation. Always push the stick gentlyto prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes

. Moving the left stickto the leftor right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to 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 morethe stick is pushed away from the center position, the fasterthe Inspire 1will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the stick uptoflyforward and down to fly backward. The Inspire 1will hoverin place ifthe stick is centered. Pushthestickfurtherawayfromthe center positionfor alargerpitch angle (maximum 35·) and fasterflight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push leftto fly left and right tofly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurther awayfromthe center positionfor alargerpitch angle (maximum 35•) and fasterflight. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial tothe right, and the camera will shift to 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.Flight Mode Switch 

### Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A mode. Figure 

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### P mode (Positioning) :Pmode works bestwhen GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATII: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometerfor 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 a GPS 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, refer to the IOC in Appendix. The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode 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 hastwo positions. The effect oftoggling the switch to anyofthese positions is defined below:

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### 1. Raise: Raise the landing gearto its upper most position. 

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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 blink white 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 Holdertothe 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. 

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# ~emote Controllers Mode 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 set the 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 movement ofthe 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 by through the DJI Pilot app. Followthe steps belowfor setup: "Master" Remote Controller: 

### 1. Connect the remote controllerto your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Goto the Camera page, and tap 

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### to enterthe remote controller settings 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 controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to linkthe remote controller to the aircraft.

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in the "Request Control" section.

RC Se!lmgs 

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### 3. Select the "Master" remote controller from the "Master RC List" and input the connection password to connectto the desired "Master" remote controller.



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## Status LED The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows the Return to Home status ofthe aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

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HD Downlink is disrupted.
Remote Controller Status. Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. Aircraft Return to Home in progress.

### ~ The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

# I Linking.'the Remote Controller The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for thefirst time. Followthese steps to linka new remote controller:


### i. Power on 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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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep" sound is emitted.**~** RC Control Sett1ng 

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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.



# Lt. • Remote controller cannot linkto 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 controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. • Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to

the same aircraft. 

# I Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC requirements.

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

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# Camera and Gimbal 

# I Camera Profile 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 shoot videos and pictures is supported through the OJI Pilot App. 

### 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.


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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the OJI Pilot app. For more information about howto use these buttons, referto "Controlling**Came~a"** 

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

## [Gimbal Gimbal Profile The 3-axis Gimbal provides asteady platform forthe attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized 

# n images and video. The Gimbal can tiltthe camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.
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### Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movementofthe 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 movementof the camera.

Pan Control Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

### 1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch OJ! 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 below to use DJI Pilot appto control the gimbal orientation: 1. Launch DJI Pilotapp, enter "Camera" page. 2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below.

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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 controllerfor changes to take effect. Refertothe table belowfor details:

Pitch



### Follow Mode

FPVMode Pan



### The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times. One user 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. The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-Viewflying experience. The Gimbal's motion is independentofthe 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 asecond 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. 

## & • 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. acollision. Please take offfrom 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 will recover when it dries out.



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# DJIPilotApp

This chapter describes the four main GUI of the OJI Pilot app.

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# DJIPilotApp
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 for the best experience.

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### [1] Flight Mode 

## 8:The text next to this icon indicates the currentflight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and setthe gain values. 

### [2] GPS Signal Strength 

## "·nil: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] 

### IOC Settings**~** 

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### This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. 

### [4] System Status**~<Gi'iS)~:** 

### This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

### [5] Battery Level Indicator

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### The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out differentfunctions. 

### [6] Remote ControllerSignal riA"" 11

### 11!: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. [7] 

### HD VIdeo 

### Link Signal Strength**~""till**

### I: This icon shows the strength of the HD 

### video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery 

### Level 

## fllOOOJo: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings 

### :::Tapthis 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: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the 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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### :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings :;:=:Tapto set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values ofthe camera. [11] Vision Positioning



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### :This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. [12] Flight Telemetry

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### The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (I} 

### 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 currentflight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

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# f :Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off location, the remote controller's current position, orthe aircraft's current position as the Home Point. [15] Return to Home (RTH) 

## if) :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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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

# ..tf..!:Tap to initiate autotakeoff 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 

# -A- :Tapto return to the main GUI. 

# I Director Director is an automaticvideo editor built intothe 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. 

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

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Discovery 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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# Flight
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. 

# I Flight

# Environm~nt Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 1 Om/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 polar areas in "P" mode. 

# I Flight Limits and.

# Fligh~ Restriction Area 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 limitsfunction includes height limits, distance limits and No FlyZones. When operating in P

### Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones worktogetherto manage flight. In A mode only height limits workand 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 belowshow the details ofthese limits.

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point __,y:..---+- Height of aircraft when powered on

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### Signal Strong

## {f$!:······Blinking Green Flight Limits
Max Height

Max Radius Flight altitude must be under the set height. Flight distance must be within the max radius. DJI PilotApp Warning: Height limit reached. Warning: Distance limit reached.

GPS Signal Weak:@-······ Blinking Yellow Flight Limits DJI PilotApp Max Height Flight height restricted to 120mand under. .Warning: Height limit reached. Aircraft Status Indicator
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## ,& ·Ifyou fly out ofthe limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannotfly itfurther. • If the Inspire 1flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will 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-AyZones are explained below: Airport: (1) Airport No-Ry Zones are comprised of Takeoff 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 of which 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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### (I) Restricted Areas do not have aflight altitude restriction. (2) Raround the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within this zone. The value of Rvaries depending on the definition ofthe Restricted Area. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, awarning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.



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GPS Signal Strong 

## .-ey:······Blinking Green Aircraft Zone Restriction OJI 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 flashing Restricted- Ifthe aircraft entersthe altitude. (If you are between the altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5mile mode activates, itwill descend radius) zone to asafe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

# Q feet belowthe safe altitude. ·zone. Maxflight height restricted to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly Cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a

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# EEJ Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motorswill stop automaticallyafter landing. 

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

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# ~reflight Checklist 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. 

## (Calibrating the Compass 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 achance of strong 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 space to 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 appand 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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### 3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass ifthe Aircraft Status Indicatorshow solid red.



## Lt::, If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration. :(): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, 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 a new location, or a location that is differentfrom your last flight. 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. 

# I AutoTake-off and Auto Landing 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 OJI 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 1.2 meters above ground.



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### Auto-Landing Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Followthe steps below to 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 gearand proceed to land automatically.

:\): 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 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app. 

## [Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting Motors 

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

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### Stopping Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the Inspire 1has landed, push the throttle down G), 

### 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.



# &. Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

# ! Flight Test 

# J Take off/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft on open, flat groundwith battery indicators facing towards you. 2. Poweron the remote controller and**yoc~r** 

### 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 yoJ should not take off. 5. Push the throttle up slowlyto take offor using Auto Take-offto take off.
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### 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a 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 off the Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, followed by the 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 about flight for moreflight information.


### Video Suggestions and lips 1. Workthrough the checklist before each flight. 2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Aim to shootwhen 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 imagesthrough the app?

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

We do not recommend flying with any payload otherthan the included OJI 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 canoutput the live streaming video to a compatible monitoror mobile device ofyourown. 7. How long does ittake to charge the battery? Does itcomes with acharger?

Yes, all Inspire 1units come with standard TB47 charger. With the standard TB47100W charger, it takes 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 setthe remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" through the OJI Pilot app ifyou wish to use dual controller mode.
9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation program? There is no trainer port on the remote controller forthe Inspire 1.
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0. Can the mobile device holderbe used on the Phantom 2series remote controller? No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1remote.
11. Doesthe Inspire 1have a SO card included? The Inspire 1comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. Itsupports SO cards up to 64GB.
12. Can Iupgrade and buy asecond remote controller if Ionly buyasingle remote controller now? Yes. 13. Howbig isthe Inspire 1? Its 

### lengthxheightxwidth dimensions

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### propellersattached are44x30x45cm (17.3x 11.8x 17.?in}.

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### 14. Whatflight controllerdoes the 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 adjust the position ofthe screws on yourown.

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 

# I Specifications

' :Aircraft L_

Model Weight (Battery Included) Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Max Angular Velocity
Max Tilt Angle MaxAscent Speed Max Descent Speed Max Speed Max Flight Altitude Max Wind Speed Resistance Max Flight Time Motor Model Propeller Model Indoor Hovering Operating Temperature Range Diagonal Distance Dimensions 'Gimbal l "--

Model Output Power (With Camera) Operating Current AngularVibration Range Mounting Controllable Range

Mechanical Range

Max Controllable Speed T600 2935g Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m Pitch: 300°/S Yaw: 150°/s 35° 5 m/s 4m/s 22 m/s (A Til mode, no wind) 4500m 10 m/s Approximately 18 minutes DJ13510 DJI 1345 Enabled by default -10° to 40° C 559to 581 mm 438x451x301 mm 

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_ _j ZENMUSEX3 Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA ±0.03° Detachable Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320° Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330., Pitch: 120°/S Pan: 180°/S

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Camera Name Model Total Pixels Effective Pixels Image Max Size ISO Range Electronic Shutter Speed

· FOV (Field OfView)

CMOS

Lens

Still Photography Modes

Video Recording Modes

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage
Supported File Formats

Supported SO Card Types Operating Temperature Range 

# IRemote Controller ' Name

Operating Frequency Transmitting Distance EIRP Video Output Port Power Supply Charging Dual User Capability


### 58 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. X3 FC350 12.76M 12.4M 4000x3000 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 8 s to 1/8000 s
Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo ) 9 Elements in 9 groups Anti-distortion Single shoot Burstshooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 60Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Micro SO Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

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C1 922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G USB, Mini-HDMI Built-in battery DJI charger Host-and-Slave connectionMobile Device Holder Output Power Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Charging Temperature Range Battery Charger Model Voltage Rated Power 1Battery (Standard)

Name Model Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy NetWeight Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Charging Temperature Range Max Charging Power

. Battery (Optional)

Name Model Capacity Voltage BatteryType Energy NetWeight Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Charging Temperature Range Tablet or Smart Phone 9W -10"' to 40° C Less than 3 months: -20"' to45"' C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 0-40°

# c 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

A14-100P1A 26.3V 100W
Intelligent Flight Battery TB47 4500mAh 22.2

## v UPo 6S High voltage battery 99.9Wh 570g -10° to 40° C Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 0"' to 40° C 180W
Intelligent Flight Battery TB48 5700 mAh 22.8

## v LiPo 6S 129.96 Wh 670g -10to 40° C Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C More than 

### 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Environment

·Operating Range

# ~I Pilot

# A~p- _ Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 5-500 em Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 0-250 em

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later
Supported Mobile Devices * iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 58, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung S5, Sony 

### 23 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you use atablet forthe best experience 

## jlntelli'gentOrientation Control (IOC) IOC allows users to lockthe orientation of aircraft in different fashions. 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, and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Referto the table below:

Course Lock (CL)
Home Lock (HL)*
Point of Interest (POl)* Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is fixed until you re-record it or exitfrom CL. Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraftfar from or nearto the HP. Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POl), the aircraft can circle around the POl, and the nose always points to the POl.
:\): *Home Lock and Point of Interestfeature are coming soon. 

### Prerequisites of IOC Use the IOCfeature underthefollowing condition:

L**Mo~es I()~**  _ GPSenabled GPS Flight Distance Limits

·--**~------** Course Lock No None None Home Lock Yes**~.nl!** Aircraft ( <:JQm ) Home Point POl Yes**~IIIII** Aircraft <sm-soom ) Point of Interest Using IOC Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page ofthe DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight ModeSwitch to "F" mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature.



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# I Howto Qpdate Firmware Followthe process described belowto upgradethe aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

### Updating the Aircraft Firmware Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MBof free space on the SD card. Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ phantom-3/download). 2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the camera. Step 3- Update the Aircraft 1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin automaticallyafter aircraft is powered on. 2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the 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 ifthe text "result failed" is found orthe camera status indicator shows solid red. 

### Updating the Remote Controller Firmware Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is available. Followthese steps to update the firmware via the DJI GOApp. Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level. 2. Your mobile device is ableto accessthe internet. 3. There is at least30 MBoffree space on your mobile device. Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware 1. Go to the DJI GO App 

### > Camera View 

### > System Status bar 

### > Overall Status. Tap Download the firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from progress bar in the DJI GOApp. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update and blink greenwhen update is complete with success. Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions belowto update the firmware using the traditional method: a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site.

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### b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB flash drive. c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off. d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the remote controller during the update. e. 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 indicate the 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. f. If you do not have aSD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controllerto upgrade the remote controller. 

# Lt. You will only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from this point onwards. Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraftfirmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft.



# Lt. • Ensure there is onlyone firmware package file stored onyour SD card. • Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for

aircraft and remote controllerfirmware updates. • Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware update package. • Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming

calls may disruptthe update process. • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Onlycarry outfirmware

update when the aircraft is landed. • Be sure to update the remote controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the

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

controller and aircraft. • Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal

sound. It is normal for the aircraft to sound orthe LEDto blink during the update process. 

# [!&cCompliance**~~-** 

### FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjecttothe following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause 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 authorityto operate the equipment.

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

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 8 digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio{TV technician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: {1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

### IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located oroperating in conjunction with any otherantenna ortransmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications notexpressly roved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment.

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### Appendix C Flight Operations and Proceduresto be Followed (ARC)
In addition to all conditionsset forth within the request forexemption, the below procedureswill be followed duringARC flightSUAS Operations:
Priorto considering the acceptance ofaflight mission or aircraft launch, the pilot in command and the pilot observerwill go tothe proposed location and inspect same for operational parameters. These parameters include obstacles, a securely established perimeter, confirm the area does notfall within any restricted airspace orany other non-fly zone as designated by the national airspace system and the geo fence parameters ofthe flight control software. Aviation weather data will be collected and confirmed priorto set-up ofthe aircraft Aftercompleting the required inspection ofthe aircraft, preflightchecklist (referring to user manual) Preflight and compass calibration procedureswill the mission be initiated.Any doubtorquestion aboutthe aircraftthe airworthiness orself-test completion, the pilot in command will abortthe planned mission untilthe aircraft can be inspected by the manufacturerand deemed "safe tofly." The aircraftwill be launched aftera secure perimeter has been established and the aircraft, radio controllers, and electronics (batteries, mobile device monitorssuch as IPads etc.) have successfully passed all self-testing procedures as prescribed bythe manufacturer. Afterthe self-testing process has been completed, boththe pilot and pilotobserverwill perform the compass calibration test, set the "home point" as directed and ensure the device passes all checklist and testing procedures. Once those have successfully been conducted, the pilotand pilotobserverwill confirm system "green" or "safe to fly" status has been achieved and additionally confirming a locked GPS signal. Afterthe above described criteria have been met, the aircraft engines will be started and both pilot and pilot observer mustobserve the aircraft successfully perform its self-test "run-up" twice as prescribed by the manufacturer. Both will then confirm all lED indicators, system information, signal information and the 11heads-up" display on the iPads all fall within normal operational parameters priorto applying powerto climb any altitude. Ifany ofthe described processes are notsuccessfully achieved, flight operationswill not be performed and the aircraftwill be shutdown. Further contact and constant radio communicationswith ATC will be in place oras otherwise directed by ATC. Should any lowflying aircraft such as news helicopteror MEDEVAC helicoptertraffic be operational within oraround the prospective flight area, operationswill not be performed until such airtraffic has concluded its operation. Once launched, both pilotand pilotobserver must have line ofsight ofaircraft at all times and the aircraftwill be returned tothe set take-off/home point once the battery level achieves 30% capacity remaining. Priorto landing, the pilot and pilot observed will constantly be scanning for any obstacles or non-participants, and only initiate a landing sequence when both confirm it is safe to do so. At all times, extreme caution and VFR operations with line ofsight to any obstacles, persons or structures will be maintained.Emergency Procedures

The safetyofall persons will be ofthe highest priorityand any emergency condition will be reported immediatelyto ATC ifany emergency occurs duringflight operations. ATC via CTAF frequencyvia PIC headset radio and/oremergencyfrequency 121.5 ifno response from ATC WILCOM (ourdispatch center)via 800 MHz police radio (non-participatingobserver holding perimeter preassigned tothisfunction duringan emergency during preflight planning) 911 dispatch centerforarea byobserver 1 via cellulartelephone Additionally,the PIC will alwaysattemptto maintainvisual contactwiththe aircraftduring an emergencycondition such as a "flyaway"while continuouslyattemptingcorrective actionsto mitigatethe emergencycondition. Should afly away occur ora lost communications issue persistthat cannot be corrected, the above notifications should have all taken place simultaneouslyand while corrective actions were being implemented. The PIC will continue to report and update ATC while followingthe aircraft on footto close the range/distance and regain the signal. By default, the failsafe RTH should have occurred when the signal loss occurred and if it did not, the fly away is extremely dangerousto other persons, aircraft and bystanders (non-participants). Altitude, direction offlight and obstacles in area need to be reported to above agencies with priority being given toATC forotheraircraft. Even if notthe PIC, the aircraft needs to be kept in sight atall times so anyadvanced warning or potential collision avoidance measures can be put in place while tryingtotrack the aircraft.This may include stopping bothvehicular and pedestrian traffic while tracking aircraft and attemptingto gauge the potential landing orcrash area based on remaining battery life. Itshould be noted thatthe aircraft in additiontotryingto RTH when the signal was originally lost, may attemptto do so when the battery reaches a critical lowas well. At least one observerwith a controllerwill remain with the pre-set RTH point in case the aircraft returns to reacquire the signal. While emergencies can occur, most common ones can be prevented through proper preflight planning/checklists and can be mitigated through early reporting by not attemptingto conceal the**em~rgency.** Early reporting will help putfewer people, aircraft and property at risk while attemptingto regain control ofthe aircraft and correctthe problem. In addition, as soon as a crash, touchdown/landing point is determined, ARC personnel will immediately attemptto clearthe area to prevent injuries. Afterthe emergency, if required bythe crash etc., under49 CFR PART 830, appropriate notificationsand reporting will occur as outlined above in this document.

### OTHER EMERGENCIES (non-flight) Otheremergencies not related to the flight operation may occur and contingency plans must be in place to preventthe emergency from affectedthe safety oftheflight operation. Medical emergency to PIC- Should a medical emergency occurwhich incapacitates the PIC during an active flightoperation, the 1st observerwho has slave controller 1, will initiate the emergency RTH on either his controlleror bytaking possession ofthe PIC mastercontroller. The aircraft will be landed and shutdown, all controllers powered offas quicklyas possible while someone else renders aid tothe PIC. Itshould be noted thatall ARC Observers have received 16-hours ofin-house training on the aircraft and flight operations. Therefore, while they cannot operatethe aircraft underthe current FAA rules, they are all extremelyfamiliar will all functions ofthe aircraft and receive emergency procedures training during their 16 hour program.

ARC Lost Communications Procedures:

1. Loss ofCommunications between the Observer and Pilot in Command:
The PIC and Observer will be collocated during operations for ARC and communications will be conducted via directcontact/communication both verbally and visually. In addition, theywill possess portable radios with voice actuated headsets, possess cellular telephones, and be trained in basic emergency hand signals. At any pointduring operations underthe exemption if communications is lost between the pilotand the observer, the UAS will be landed immediately and the communications must be re-established priorto any additional flight operations resuming.
2. Loss ofCommunications between Pilot in Command and AirTraffic Control:
Ifrequired to do so, the PIC will communicate withATC through use oftwo-way radio communications ora cellular phone based on the agreement between ATC and the PIC. In the eventthe PIC is unable to establish communications, the PIC will immediately land the UAS until communications can be re-established. In all cases, when a loss ofcommunication occurs and there is concern for people or property in the airor on the ground, the PIC will land the UAS immediately.
3. Loss ofCommunications between UAS and Controllers (General Guidelines)Total signal loss should not have occurred withoutwarning as both the pilot in command and any pilot observers have "heads-up displays" and visual line ofsight ofthe aircraft at all times. Ifaweak signal was entering intothe cautionary range, the aircraft should have been returned to home priorto an entire lost communications issue occurring. Ifacommunications loss however does occurwithout warning, a RTH button on the mastercontrollerwill be pushed in an attemptto return the aircraftto its original launch point. Under normal conditions, the pilot in command and any pilotobservers will have all have controllersorground stations, minimum of3to a maximum of6 links controllers, repeating the signal everyfew hundred feet within the operational area. Therefore, ifthe PIC losses communication completely, he will immediatelytransmitthis condition overthe radio channel being utilized forthe operation and confirm the communications loss isjustthe master controllerorall linked controllers. If onlythe PIC losses communication, the 1st pilotobserverwho is utilizing slave controller 1 will attempt to initiate the RTH from eitherthe !Pad orthe RTH button on the remote controller ifhe/she still has communications. Ifboth PIC, 1 5t pilot observer loss communications, the 2nd pilotobserverwho is utilizing slave controller2withthe ground station monitorwill then immediately attempt same RTH procedure and report success orfailure and monitorthe**heads~up** displayfor changes to aircraft status. Atthe same timethe above procedures are being followed, the PIC should be attemptingto decrease his distance tothe aircraft as quicklyas possible withinthe secure police perimeterto attemptto regain the lost communications and check the antennas onthe master remote controllerto ensure they are opened as wide as possible to ensure max range. These procedures will be followed and attempted if the aircraft is hovering and remaining in its GPS locked position. These procedures should correctthe signal loss issues and this should occurvery quicklywithin seconds to 30 seconds maximum. Any loss in signal will be reported to ATC alongwith current altitude, aircraft status and totalflighttime remaining. Once the signal is regained, ATC will be notified ofsame and the aircraftwill beRTH for landing procedures and grounded until the issue which interrupted the signal can be determined and resolved. Ifthe signal loss cannot be corrected immediatelyand the aircraft is not remaining within the operational area that is under police control, atrue emergency condition exists and this condition will be address further in the Emergency Procedures section and is commonly referred to as a "fly away."

Signal strength: Ifsignal strength ofa remote controlleroravideo signal appears to be dropping intothe "yellow" or cautionaryoperational range, the aircraftwill be manually returned to home (RTH) bythe pilot in command immediatelyand the aircraft be grounded until the signal strength and qualitycan be evaluated and corrected. The signal strength can be monitored by eitherthe pilot in command orany pilotwho has possession ofany ofthe linked RC controllers. Lost Link: This aircraft has a**built~in** return to home (RTH) feature called "failsafe RTH." This condition will activate ifthe remote controller signal is lostfor more than 3 seconds and this includes video signal. As the•.aircraftgets closer and the signal is regained, the pilotdoes have the abilityto regain control utilizing the remote controller and interruptthe RTH landingsequence. It is the policyofARC thatsafety will always override an aerial photographyor inspection mission. Therefore, the aircraft will always be landed ifthe RTH feature was activated due to signal interruption, lost link occurring ora pilot initiated RTH forany otheremergency condition.The cause and resolution will be evaluated priorto anyflight operations resuming. It is essential thatthe cause ofthe lost link be determined and resolved. Ifnot actual cause can be determined, flight operations will be grounded. The position ofthe aircraftwhen the lost link orsignal interruption occurred will be recorded bythe pilotobserverand additionallyall flight data is recorded to the internal flightdata recorder on the aircraft.