July 6, 2015 U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

Submitted Electronically via the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS)

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

Dear Sir or Madam:

On Behalf of the Total Control Innovations, Inc., and Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, I Ali Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer am seeking an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H; and Sections 91.203 (a) (1), 45.23 (b), 91.7 (a), 91.9, 61.113, 61.133, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151, and (91.401 - 91.417) Subpart E, of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). This proposed exemption would allow for the operation of our unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) all are DJI models:

• Phantom 2

• Phantom 3

• S 900

• Inspire 1

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS):

• The UAS are lightweight (under 55lb. gross weight), battery operated multi Rotor copters that take off and land vertically and have the ability to hover in one location during flight.

THE UAS INCLUDES:

• An on-board flight computer with GPS navigation and location ability that receives signals for flight controls from a ground-based transmitter/controller;

• An on-board camera capable of capturing imagery in the form of full color, high definition still photos and video

• An on-board telemetry system that delivers flight data from the on-board flight computer to the on-board radio transmitter including altitude AGL, horizontal and vertical speed, compass direction of flight and direction back to its launch site

• A 5.8GHz on-board radio transmitter that transmits live video from the on-board camera plus all the flight data from the telemetry system described above

THE GROUND STATION PART OF THE SYSTEM:

• A Pilot in Command (PIC) In operational control of a mission from beginning to end,

and who controls the UAS while in the air

• A 2.4GHz radio transmitter/controller operated by the PIC to control the UAS while in flight

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### 3 1• Ground Station (computer, tablet for smart phone based app) which receives and displays video and system telemetry real time from the UAS

• A Visual Observer (VO), a person who provides a second pair of eyes to visually track the UA while in flight.

PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC) AND VISUAL OBSERVER:

The PIC and VO will meet the requirements outlined in FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 16 personnel Qualifications. Additionally, the PIC and VO will perform maintenance on the system and will complete a course of maintenance instruction as part of their initial training.

I submit that the combination of the UAS light weight, flight performance and ability, fully

qualified flight crew and strict operation under the guidelines established in 8900.227, and

under all of the Restrictions listed above, the FAA can have full confidence that the operation

will have an equivalent or greater level of safety than manned aircraft performing the same

mission.

INTENDED USE:

The requested exemption would allow us to use the UAS for aerial image acquisition to support various mapping and surveying applications as well as video documentation for the public good. Typical applications would include, but are not limited to:

• Videography/Film-making

• Aerial Photography

• Aerial Mapping

• Training

The inherent ability of the UAS is to capture imagery from a low altitude including oblique photos and video from several angles is far more effective than ground based imagery for displaying the characteristics of buildings, sites and properties or areas where aerial monitoring is needed. The applicant in the past has chartered fixed wing aircraft and/or helicopters for this purpose, which have proven more costly than many potential clients have been able to afford, resulting loss of opportunities. Further, the applicant is a reseller of UAS and would if this request is granted, be able to offer training to clients as a service.

PUBLIC SAFETY:

UAS, are powered by batteries, they are smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than larger aircraft running on combustible fuel; they operate at lower altitudes (under 400’) with no people on board thereby reducing current risk levels and enhancing public safety. With a small payload and maximum flight time of approximately 22 minutes, UAS offer little or no risk to national security. In addition the DJI UAS have their own built in flight restrictions in special areas such as airports, which limit flight in these areas. More information can be found in the UAS User Manual or on DJI’s website at https://www.dji.com/fly-safe.

SUMMARY GRANT REQUEST:

This request follows many others using similar systems and process that have been granted previously. I am requesting the FAA issue a summary grant of exemption as this request would not set a precedent.

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### 3 2• The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, 11213, and 11624

• A grant of exemption would be in the public interest.

THE REGULATIONS FROM WHICH THE EXEMPTIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED

Beside each regulation number is the page of the attached Addendum upon which each may

be found together with a proposed equivalent level of safety for each regulation:

I am p r e p a r e d to m odi f y o r a mend a n y p a rt of t his r e qu e st t o satis f y t h e n ee d for a n

e quival e nt lev e l of s a f e t y

. P le a se c onta c t us a t a n y t i me if y ou r e quire a ddi t ional info r mation

or

c la r ifi c a t i on. I am the primary point of contact for this request and look fo r w a rd to

w o r ki n g with y o ur o f f ic e

.

S inc e r e l y

,

Ali Ahmed

Chief Executive Officer Total Control Innovations, Inc.

Phone: 480-427-9959

Email: ali.ahmed@tcirc.com

Add e ndum Cont a in i n g Ex e mp t ion R e qu e sts a nd Equiv a lent L e v e l of S a f e t y App e ndix A – F l i g ht Operations/Procedures

App e ndix B – User ’ s Man ua ls

- 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart H Addendum Page 1

- 14 CFR 91.203 (a) (1) Addendum Page 1

- 14 C F R 45.23 (b) Addendum Page 1

- 14 CFR 91.7 (a) Addendum Page 2

- 14 CFR 91.9 Addendum Page 2

- 14 CFR 61.113, 61.133 Addendum Page 2

- 14 C F R 91.109, 91.119, 91.12 1 Addendum Page 3

- 14 CFR 91.151 Addendum Page 3

- 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 - 91.417) Addendum Page 4

- FAA Policy 8900.227 Paragraph 16(c)(4) and Paragraph 16(e)(1) Addendum Page 4

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### 3 4A D DEN D UM

EXE M P TION RE Q UE S TS A N D EQUI V AL E NT L EVEL OF S A F ETY

I, Ali Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the Total Control Innovations, Inc., r e qu e st a n

e x e mp t ion f r om t he f ol l owing re g u l a t i ons a s w e ll a s a n y a ddi t ional r e g ulations that m a y

t e c hnic a l l y a pp l y t o the op e r a t i ons of the DJI Phantom 2, Phantom 3, S 900, and Inspire 1

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

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR 91.203( a) (1).

Given the size and limited operating area associated with the UAS to be utilized by the Petitioner, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the FMRA. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the FMRA both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The UAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, is by definition unmanned and carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a limited flight area. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the Operator and will also remain within the requirements of, and in compliance with, local public safety requirements. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAS due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load.

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

The regulation requires; When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable.

Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the size of the UAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with 45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the UAS marked on its fuselage as required by 45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the UAS will see the identification of the UAS as "Experimental."

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### 4 1The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167 A.

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

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

condition.

As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained herein for the use of safety check lists prior to each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided.

14 C F R 91.9 Civil air c r a f t f l ig h t m a nu al, m a r k i n g, a n d p laca r d re qu ir e m e n ts.

This r e g u l a t i on p r ovides that no p e rson m a y op e ra te a n a ir c r a ft unless a c u r r e nt, app r o v e d

fli g ht manu a l i s in t he a ir c r a ft. We a ssu m e that the intent of this r e quir e ment is to ensu r e that fl i g ht manu a l i n f o r mation i s a v a i l a ble to the a ir c r e w while op e r a t i n g the a i r c r a ft. We

re qu e st an e x e mp t ion t o th i s r e quir e ment sin c e the a i r c r a ft is not on l y too small t o ca r r y do c u m e ntation; t he do c ument a t i on would not be a v a i l a ble to the c rew during f l i g ht

ope r a t i on s

.

To obtain a n e quival e nt l e v e l of s a f

e t y a nd m e e t t he in t e nt of 91.9, we pr o pose that a

c u r r e nt, a ppro ve d U AS F l i g ht Operations/Procedures ( App e ndix A) must be a v a i l a ble to the

c rew a t the g rou n d station a n y t i me the a ir c r a ft is i n, or p re p a ring fo r
, f l i g ht.

The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.

14 C F R 61.113 P r iva t e p i l ot p r iv i leg e s a n d l i m ita t io n s: P i l ot in C o m m a n d a n d 61.133

C o m m e rc ial p i l ot p r iv i l e g e s a n d l i m ita t io n s.

The r e g ulation provid e s t h a t no pe r son th a t ho l ds a p riv a te pilot ce rtif i ca te m a y ac t as pilot

i n c om m a nd of a n a i r c r a ft f or c ompens a t i on or h i r e

. S ubp a ra g r a ph (b) a l l ows a priv a te pilot

to a c t a s pilot in command of a n a ir c r a ft in c onn e c t i on with a n y busin e ss or e m p l o y ment if: (1) T h e fli g ht i s on l y inci d e ntal to t h a t bus i n e ss or e mp l o y ment; and ( 2) The a ir c r a f t does not

c a r r y p a sse n g e rs o r p r op e r t y f o r c ompens a t i on or hi r e

. Our pro p osed o p e r a t i ons r e quire that the P I C must e i t h e r

1. Hold a Private or Sport Pilot C e rtifi ca te is s u e d b y the F AA, a nd h a ve l o g g e d 10

hou r s of f l i g ht e x p e ri e n c e in t his t y p e of U AS , or 2. M ee t t he re qui r e ments of 8900.227 p a ra 16 ( c ) ( 2 ) ( c ) " Op e r a t i ons without a pi l ot

c e rtifi ca t e " in which the P I C is r e qu i r e d to complete " F

AA p r ivate pi l ot g round

ins t ruct i on" a nd p a ss " the F AA P riv a te P i lot w ritten e x a m i n a t i on." S ince the r e a r e

c u r r e nt l y no me a ns a va i l a ble for the pilot of a U AS to g a in t he e x p e ri e n c e in a n

e quival e nt c a t e g o r y a nd c lass in ord e r to a pp l y f o r a private p i l ot ' s l i ce nse, we

pro p ose to g e n e r a te a n e quiva l e n t l e v e l of s a f

e t y b y r e quiri n g our p i l ots t o

c omp l e te, a t a min i mu m
, F AA private pi l ot ground ins t ru c t i on a nd p a ss t he F AA

Private P i l ot w r i t ten e x a m i n a t i on in add i t i on to c omp l e t i ng the p r i v a te p i lot

re quir e ments. S ince t he a ir c r a ft c a nnot c a r r y p a sse n g e rs o r p r op e r t y , we f e e l that

we me e t t he in t e nt of 61.113 S ubp a ra g r a ph ( b ) e v e n tho u gh the intent of th i s

ap p l i ca t i on is to c ondu c t a business.

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### 4 214 C F R 91.109 F l i g h t I n st r u c tion; S i m u lat e d i n st r u me n t f l i g h t and c e r tain f l i g h t te sts

The r e g ulation stat e s that " No p e rson m a y op e r a te a c iv i l air c r a ft th a t i s be i ng used for f l i g ht

instru c t i on unless that a ir c r a ft h a s ful l y fun c t i oning du a l c ontrols."

The UAS g roun d

- b a s e d c ontrol station c o nsi s ts of a small h a nd

- h e l d r a dio t r a nsm i t t e r a nd while it does not of f

e r a se c ond s e t of " c ontro l s " , both t he student a nd i nstru c tor ca n, a nd

wil l , op e r a te the si n g le s e t of c ontrols si m ul t a n e ous l y

. W i t h both student a nd instru c tor

h a ving " h a nds

- o n " the c ontrols d u r ing f l i g ht, we f e e l t h a t t his t ec hnique m ee ts t he i ntent

91.109 a nd p r ovides a n e quiva l e nt le v e l of s a f

e t y

.

14 C F R 91.119 M i n i m u m sa f e altitu d e s: G e ner al.

The re g ulation stat e s that ov e r sp a r s e l y popu l a ted a r e a s t h e a ir c r a ft ca nnot be op e r a t e d

c loser than 500 fee t t o a n y p e r s on, v e ssel, v e hicl e , or st r u c tur e

. S ince the a ir c r a ft will be

op e r a t i n g a t a ma x i m um of 400 fee t A G L

, we c a nnot comp l y w i t h th i s r e quir e m e nt.

I n o rd e r to pr o vi d e a n e q uival e nt l e v e l of s a f

e t y The UAS will not be op e r a ted ov e r

c ong e sted a r e a s o r ov e r a n y o p e n a ir a ssemb l y o f p e rsons with prior approval. Any property owner affected w i l l be b r i e f e d on the e x p ec ted r oute of flight a nd the a ssoci a ted risks to

p e rsons a n d p r op e r t y on the g roun d

. The a ir c r a ft will be o p e rated a t a low a l t i t ude

a l l o win g , if a pow e r unit f a i l s, an e me r g e n c y land i ng without undue h a z a rd to pe r sons or

p r op e r t y on the su r f

a c e . Th e r e f

o re we maintain t h a t due to the sm a ll si z e of the UAS, the

h a z a rd to p e rsons, v e hicl e s and stru c tur e s is m i ni m a l comp a r e d to mann e d a ir c ra ft, whi c h

should be c ons i d e r e d in g r a nt i ng the e x e mp t ion.

14 C F R 91.121 A lt i m e ter Se t ting s

.

The r e g ulation r e quir e s t h a t air c r a ft sh a ll mainta i n c ruising a l t i t ud e s b y r e f e r e n c e to an

a l t i m e ter s e t t ing a v a i l a b l e with i n 100 NM of the a i r c raft.

The UAS will a lw a y s f l y b e low 400 fee t A G L a nd will n o t ne e d to m a in t a in c r uis i ng a l t i t ud e s in o r d e r to p re v e nt c onfli c t with other a ir c r a ft. An A bove G r ound L e v e l a l t i m e ter

me a s u r e ment a bove the t a k e o f

f point is t r a nsm i t t e d via ra dio f r o m t he UAS on

- bo a rd

c o m puter to t he disp la y s c r e e n h e ld b y the P I C, p rovi d ing a c onst a n t l y up d a ted A G L

r ea dout.

14 C F R 91.151 F u e l r e q u ir eme n ts f or f l i g h t in VFR c o nd itio n s.

The r e g ulation provid e s t h a t no pe r son m a y b e g in a f l i g ht i n a n a irpl a ne u n d e r d a y

- V F R

c ondi t ions unless the r e is enou g h fu e l t o f l y to t he fi r st po i nt of in t e nd e d la n ding a nd to f l y

a ft e r that f or a t l ea st 30 m i nutes.

The in t e nt i on of th i s pa r a g r a ph is to provi d e a n e n e r g y r e s e r v e a s a s a f

e t y buf f

e r f o r d e l a y s

to l a ndi n g . Each U AS is batt e r y op e r a ted a nd the m a x i m um dur a t i on o f f l i g ht f rom a sin g l e b a t t e r y c h ar g e is 18 m i nutes with a 20% re s e rv e

. S ince the a i r c raft will n e v e r f l y mo r e than 3/4NM f r om t he point of intend e d landi n g , a f ull b a t t e r y c h ar g e a t l a un c h will e nsure that

w e me e t the re s e r v e e n e r g y r e qui r e ment of th i s pa r a g ra ph. W e re qu e st a n e x e mp t ion t o the

w

o r d "fu e l " a nd a sk for a n e quival e nt in t e rp re tation wi t h the w o r d "en e r g y ".

14 C F R S ubp a r t E ( 9 1.401

- 91.417)

- M ai n t e n a n ce , P re v e n tive M ai nt e n a n ce , Alt e r a t io n s

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### 4 3The r e g ulation provid e s t h a t t he op e r a t o r is p r i m a r i l y re spons i ble f o r maintaining the a ir c r a ft

in a n a irwo r t h y c ondi t ion, i n c lud i ng c omp l ia n c e wi t h p a rt 39 a nd 43. P a ra g r a phs 91.407 a nd

91.409 re quire that the a i r c raft be " a ppro v e d for return to se r vice b y a p e rs o n a uthori z e d

und e r 43.7" a ft e r m a in t e n a n c e a nd insp ec t i on.

I t i s our intention t h a t t he P I C p e r fo r m m a in t e n a n c e a nd inspe c t i on of the a i r c raft a nd " be

a uthori z e d to app r ove the a i r c r a ft f or r e turn to se r v ic e ." As p r ovided in the P r e-F l i g ht

C h ec kl i st in App e ndix A, the P I C will e nsure that the a i r c raft is i n a n a irwo r t h y c on d i t ion prior to e v e r y fli g ht and in addit i on c o n du c t det a i l e d insp ec t i ons a ft e r e v e r y two ho u rs of f l i g ht. Mainten a n c e p e r f

o r med b y t h e P I C is l i m i t e d to r e p a iring small c r a c ks, r e pl a c ing a

p r o p e l l e r, c h ec ki n g e le c tri c a l conn e c t i ons a nd upd a t i ng soft w a re a nd f irmw a re f o r the on

b o a rd c ompu t e r. All o t h e r mainten a n c e will be p e r f

o r med b y t h e m a nu f

ac tu r e r or their

d e si g n a ted r e p a ir f a c i l i t y . The P I C will do c ument wo r k p e r f

o r med in acc o rd a n c e wi t h

91.417. We fee l t h a t d ue to t he si z e
, c onstru c t i on, a nd simp l ici t y of the a i r c r a ft, the P IC

ca n e nsure a n e quiva l e nt l e v e l of sa fe t y

.

8900.227 P a r ag r a p h 16( c ) ( 4) P I C Me d ical. And P a r a g r a p h 16( e ) ( 1 ) Ob s er v e r Me d ical.

This po l i c y pro v ides that both t he P I C a nd VO m u st have a v a l i d F AA s e c o n d -c lass medi ca l

ce rtifi c a te issued und e r p a rt 67 in ord e r to pe r f o r m a s a pilot or o b s e rver.

The UAS ma x i m um g ross w e i g ht are each less than 8lbs., are constru c ted primarily of, plastic and carbon fiber. T he P I C is not on boa r d. B oth t he P I C a nd the V O a re r e quir e d to be

in V LO S . Giv e n t h e unl i k e l y e v e nt t h a t bo t h the P I C a nd VO b ec ome m e dic a l l y in c a p ac i t a ted

while the a ir c r a ft is i n fli g ht, t he UAS will re turn a utono m o us l y to t he si t e of laun c h i ng a nd

l a nd without c r e w in t e rv e nt i on. Th e r e f

o r e
, r e quiri n g the P I C a nd VO to me e t t he s a me

m e d i ca l r e quir e m e nts a s commercial pilot carrying passengers in a l a r g e a i r c r a ft is a n

u nn ece ss a r y burd e n.

W

e pro p ose th a t t he m i ni m um m e dic a l r e quir e m e nts for the P I C a nd VO b e vis i on c o r re c ted

to

20/20 and a v a l i d, st a te i s sued d r ive r ' s l i ce n s e . The 20/20 v i sion r e quir e me n t wi l l ensu r e that the P I C and VO n see and avoid air traffic; a licensed driver is medically qualified to operate a much larger vehicle.

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### 4 4AP P E N DIX A – F LIG H T OPERATIONS/PROCEDURES

The UAS will be operated under the following flight restrictions.

OPERATIONAL F L I G HT RE S TRI C T I ONS

The UAS will be operated in the field with both a PIC and a VO in accordance with and with the following Restrictions:

• All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft AGL, at an airspeed of no more than 25 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the PIC;

• All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to communicate by voice at all times during a flight operation;

• The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR §

• 61.51 (b), 10 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least 5 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type;

• The UAS will not be operated over densely populated areas; without prior approval.

• The UAS will not be operated over any open-air assembly of people; without prior approval.

• The UAS will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport; without prior approval.

• Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalent to VFR;

• The PIC will brief the VO and property owner (if available) about the operation and risk before operation

• No flight will be made without a Pre-Flight Inspection by the PIC before each operation to ascertain that the UAS is in a condition safe for flight

P RE

- F L I G HT CHECKLI S T

Prior to operation preflight checklists provided by the manufacturer of the UAS will be followed. Below is such an example.

1. Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly.

3. Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn.

4. Camera lens cap has been removed.

5. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

6. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

7. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

8. Smart phone App can connect to the camera.

TOTAL CONTROL INNOVATIONS, INC. – APPENDIX A – FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURESTAKE OFF/LANDING PROCEDURES

Manufacturer recommended Takeoff and Landing procedures will be followed.

Place the UAS on ground with the battery level indicator facing you.

1. Power on the remote controller.

2. Power on the range extender.

3. Switch the camera to the “WIFI ON” position.

4. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery

5. Connect the mobile device to the UAS, run the Smart phone App to enter the camera preview page.

6. Wait until the LED flight indicator starts to slowly blink green/yellow. This means the aircraft is initializing and entering the “Ready to Fly”/“Ready to Fly (non-GPS).” state. Then proceed to execute the CSC command to start motors.

7. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground.

8. When landing, be sure to be hovering over a level surface. Pull down on the throttle stick gently to descend and land.

9. After landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 seconds which will automatically stop the motors.

FAILSAFE FUNCTION

The UAS will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode:

1. The remote controller is powered off.

2. The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote

controller.

3. There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel.

4. There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.

TOTAL CONTROL INNOVATIONS, INC. – APPENDIX A – FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURESAP P E N DIX B

USER’S MANUALS DJI PHANTOM 2, PHANTOM 3, S 900, AND INSPIRE 1

Users Manuals for each of these systems can be downloaded here.

The Total Control Innovations, Inc., keeps a copy with each UAS.

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2/download

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/download

http://www.dji.com/product/spreading-wings-s900/download

http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/download

Upon request these will be provided

TOTAL CONTROL INNOVATIONS, INC. – APPENDIX B – User’s Manuals