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U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Room 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

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

Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7(a); 91.103; 91.119(c); 91.121; 

91.151 (a); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1) and (2); 91.417 (a) and (b). 

Dear Sirs: 

Pursuant to section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act, I, Anthony Joseph Indge, 

operator of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), hereby apply on behalf of Anthony lndge 

Photography & Video, for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("F ARs") 

to allow commercial operation of its UAS, so long as such operations are conducted within and 

under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 

333. 

I am formally submitting for a exemption from part 21, subpart H; and sections 45.23(b), 91.7(a), 

91.9 (b)(2), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l) 91.409(a)(2), 

91.417(a) and (b) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR). This proposed exemption 

would allow the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the purpose ofvideography 

and photography for Real Estate and storm caused building damage and events. 

Applicant 

Anthony J. Indge 

Owner, Anthony lndge Photography and Video. 

13331 Cove Landing Rd 

Bishopville 

Maryland 21813. 

tindge@comcast.net 

410-251-3370 

410-352-5697 

Airman Certificate Number. 214801174 

Commercial operation of a UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera and 

sensors, would operate in the following manner; 

• Aerial photography and /or video for public and /or private use including real estate, 

storm damage assessment, and other related professional activities. 

• Aerial video and /or photography for public and/or private use including public and 

private events. 
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• Conduct extensive preflight inspections, calibrations and protocols during which safety is 

the primmy importance (reference Phantom Flying Flow Chart and User Manuals). 

Total familiarization in the operation of the Dll Phantom UAS has been gained via multiple 

flights in remote uninhabited areas and various wind and temperature conditions. The pilot 

Anthony Indge (owner and operator) holds Airman Certificate Number 214801174 and in 

addition has over 30 years of experience flying fixed wing and rotor radio controlled aircraft. 

Specific Exemptions Requested 

Given the size, weight, speed and limited operating area associated with the UA, it is 

felt that an exemption from 14CFR part 21, subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates) and§ 

91.203() and (b) (certifications Required), subject to certain conditions and limitation, is 

warranted and meets requirements for an equivalent level of safety under 14CFR part 11 and 

section 333 ofP.L. 112-95 (section 333). 

We request an exemption from§ 45.23 Marking the aircraft because the UA will not have a 

cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, the two-inch 

lettering is difficult to place on such a small aircraft with dimensions smaller than the minimal 

lettering requirement Regardless of this, the UAS can be marked in the largest possible lettering 

by placing the word "Experimental" on its fuselage as required by § 45.29(t) so that anyone will 

see the markings. 

An exemption is requested from § 91.7(a) which prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an 

airworthiness certificate, since there is currently no certificate applicable to our operation making 

this regulation inapplicable. 

An exemption is requested from§§ 9l.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b). 

Maintenance inspections since they only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. 

However, as a safety precaution we will perfonn a preflight inspection of the UAS before each 

flight as outlined in the attached operating documentation. 

An exemption is requested from§ 91.9(b)(2) which requires an aircraft flight manual in the 

aircraft, however since there are no pilot or passengers on board the aircraft, and the aircraft's 

given size, this regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by 

maintaining a safety/flight manual with the UAS ground station. 

An exemption is requested from§91.119 which prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil 

aircraft, but it allows helicopters to operate at lower altitudes in certain conditions. We will not 

operate the UAS above the altitude of300 feet above ground level (AGL) and will also only 

operate in safe areas away from public or traffic, thus ''providing a level of safety at least 

equivalent to, or above those in relation to minimum safe altitudes." Given the size, weight, 

maneuverability and speed of the UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved. 

An exemption is requested from§ 91.121 Altimeter Settings, as it is inapplicable since the UAS 

utilizes electronic GPS with barometric sensor. 

An exemption is requested from §91.151 (a) Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. The 

UA V is 1 000/o electric and low battery alerts are issued. Per the operating documents, the UAS 
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will be landed by the PIC at the first alert. The average flight will last no longer than 5-10 

minutes each, and the UAS has an automatic failsafe function that lands the vehicle when low 

battery is detected and there is not sufficient power to return to point of take-off. 

The PIC will not begin a flight unless there is sufficient power to fly to the first point of intended 

landing, (taking into account wind and weather forecast,) assuming normal cruising speed, and 

land the UAS with at least 300/o battery remaining. 

Public Interest 

Aerial photography and videography for real estate, storm damage assessment, and events, 

providing low cost services to clients that previously bad to rely on manned aircraft if available. 

As a service not currently available in the area of operation, this will allow business growth, and a 

reasonable cost alternative to clients that otherwise may not have been able to utilize a service 

due to prohibitive expense. 

The area in which operations will take place is subject to storms of sometime high intensity, and 

possibly hurricanes. Damage can at times be severe and homeowners and business owners will be 

able to view their property for damage quickly without incurring large expense. 

As safety is of prime concern, the UAS poses no threat to the public given its small size and by 

not utilizing combustible fuels, as compared to larger manned aircraft. The use of a UAS also 

protects the environment from harmful emissions and contamination in the event of a full size 

aircraft incident. We have been aware of a growing demand from the homeowners and business 

owners for aerial photographic and video services in the listing of their real estate, as well as 

routine checks of the structures. 

Summary 

We will comply with all of the following conditions and limitations should this exemption be 

granted; 

1. Operation will be limited to the aircraft described in the operating documents, which is a 

quad rotor aircraft, the Dll PHANTOM VISION 2 PLUS UAS weighing 2.9 pound 

gross. 

2. The UAS will be flown below its specified max airspeed of29 knots per hour. A safer 

lower speed of20 knots will be flown so conserving reserve battery power. 

3. The UAS will be operated at an altitude not exceeding 300 feet above ground level 

(AGL). All altitudes reported to ATC will be in feet AGL. 

4. The UAS will be operated within visual line of site (VLOS) of the Pilot in Command 

(PIC) at all times. 

5. All operations will utilize a visual observer (VO). The UAS will be operated within the 

visual line of site ofthe VO at all times. The VO and PIC will be able to communicate at 

all times. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not transfer his or her 

designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform 

functions prescribed in the operating documents. 

6. The operating documents will be accessible during the UAS operations and made 

available to the Administrator upon request. Any revisions to the operating documents 

will be presented to the Administrator upon request. 

7. Prior to every flight, the PIC will inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe 

flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the 

UAS will not be operated until the necessary maintenance has been performed, and the 

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station will be 

included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations will be properly 

documented in the aircraft records. 
8. Any UAS maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight 

characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, will undergo a functional 

flight test. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an entry in the 

aircraft records. 

9. The pre-flight inspection section in the operating documents will account for all 

discrepancies. i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in 

the relevant sections of the operating documents. 

10. We will follow all the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

11. We will cany out maintenance, inspections and record keeping requirements, in 

accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspections, and alterations will 

be noted in the aircraft records, including total flight hours, description of work 

accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 

12. Each UAS operated will comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins. 

13. An authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action 

taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 

14. UAS operations will be conducted by a PIC possessing a private pilot certificate Number 

214801174 

15. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial photography and videography for 

real estate listings, storm damage assessment and public and private events and similar 

operations, the PIC will have accumulated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 

CFR 61.51 (b), a minimum of25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot with at 

least 10 hours logged as pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. 

16. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial photography and videography for 

real estate listings, storm damage assessment and public and private events and similar 

operations, the PIC will have accumulated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 

CFR 61.51 (b) a minimum of 5 hours as UAS pilot operating the same make and model of 

the UAS to be used in operations. The PIC will accomplish 3 take-offs and landings in 

the proceeding 90 days. 

17. The PIC will not operate the UAS conducted for the purpose of aerial photography and 

videography for real estate listings, storm damage assessment and public and private 

events and similar operations, unless the PIC has demonstrated and logged in a manner 

consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b) the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner 

consistent with the operating documents, including evasive and emergency maneuvers 

and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

18. UAS operations will not be conducted at night, as defmed in 14 CFR 1.1, All operations 

will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 

19. The UAS will not operate within 5 miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a 

current FAA published aeronautical chart 

20. The UAS will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2000 feet horizontally 

from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

21. If a UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will return automatically to a 

predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in 

accordance with the operating documents. 

22. The PIC will abort a flight in the event of unpredictable obstacles or emergencies in 

accordance with operating documents. 

23. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) 

there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and 

land the UA with 30% battery power remaining. 

24. Prior to conducting any operations we will obtain a Air Traffic Organization (ATO) 

issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, and also request a Notice to Airman 
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(NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the 

operation. 

25. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and 

control of the UAS will comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or 

other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 

26. The documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 will be available to the PIC at the 

Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents will 

be made available to the administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

27. The UAS will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations 

and activities at all times. 

28. The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device and vehicle. 

29. The UAS will not be operated over an area that is congested or densely populated. 

30. The flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles and structures unless: 

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UAS and/or debris in the event of an accident. We will ensure that all 

nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where 

nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UAS, 

the flight operations will cease immediately. 

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles, or structures where the 

owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission, and 

the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects 

and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not 

present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119( a). 

31. All operations will be conducted over private or controlled access property with the 

permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from 

land owner/ /controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be 

conducted. 

32. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA, will be reported to 

the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents will be reported 

to the national Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the 

NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov 

If there are any questions or if additional information is required, please contact me at 

410-251-3370 or tindge@comcast.net 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to carry out the tasks in the Phantom Pilot Training Guide 

to prepare for more complex flight maneuvers and learn to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable 

location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

(1) Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding category 4, snow, rain 

and smog. 

(2) Fly in open fields as high buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass. 

(3) Keep the Phantom away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water when in flight. 

(4) Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including base stations or radio transmission towers.. 

(5) The Phantom cannot operate within the polar areas. 

(6) Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. 

Preflight Checklist 

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

(2) Propellers are mounted correctly. 

(3) Gimbal clamp has been removed. 

(4) Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn. 

(5) Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly. 

(6) Camera lens cap has been removed. 

(7) Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 

(8) Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

(9) Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

(10) DJI VISION App can connect to the camera. 

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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 poor flight performance or even flight 

failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance 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. 

1.1 Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. Watch the Phantom 2 Vision+ quick start video for more 

details. 

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o\7: If compass calibration is needed before flight, a prompt will appear on the DJI VI SON App's camera page. It will 

disappear after successful calibration. 

1.2 When to Recalibrate 

(1) When compass data is abnormal, the rear LED flight indicator will blink red and yellow. 

(2) Flying in different location to last flight. 

(3) Mechanical structure of the Phantom has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

(4) Severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom does not fly in straight lines. 

2.1 Starting Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of 

simply pushing the stick up. Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the 

motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously. 

2.2 Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

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Method 1: When the Phantom has landed, push the throttle down, 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. Motors will stop after 3 seconds. 

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0 Do not execute esc during normal flight. This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to drop without control. 

:\j: • Conduct the CSC as neatly as you can. Release the sticks once motors starVstop. 

• Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into place and the aircraft will descend steadily. Push 

the throttle stick upward to release throttle lock. 

3.1Take off/Landing Procedures 

(1) Place the Phantom 2 Vision+ on open flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

(2) Power on the Remote Controller and Range Extender, then the Smart Flight Battery. 

(3) Launch the DJI VISION App and start bind it with your smartphone then enter the camera preview page. 

(4) Wait until the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks green. This means it has initialized and is Ready to Fly. If it flashes yellow, 

it is in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode and will require more careful flight. Execute the CSC command to start motors. 

(5) Push the throttle up slowly to take off. Refer to Remote Controller Operation (Page 18) for more details. 

(6) Shoot photos and videos using the DJI VISION App. Refer to DJI VISION App Usage (Page 32) for more details. 

(7) To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle gently to 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 smart battery, Range Extender and Remote Controller. 

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& • When the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. 

Refer to Failsafe Function(Page 27) tor details. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during 

flight. Refer to the Low Battery Level Warning Function( Page 28) tor details. 

• View tutorials about flight for more flight in!ormation:www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/train<ng. 

• Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be 

very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft pertormance 

may be reduced. 

3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 

( 1) Work through the check list before each flight. 

(2) Set the gimbal working mode to Stabilized. 

(3) Aim to shoot when flying in Ready to Fly only. 

(4) Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

(5) Change camera settings to suit you. These include FOV, photo format and exposure compensation. 

(6) Take flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

(7) Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth . 

. :~u=aibNI~:~~~'}i; · The Phantom will enter Failsafe mode when its connection to the Remote Controller is lost. The Flight Control System will 

automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to prevent injury or damage. 

EI:J Home Point: When the Phantom enters 'Ready to Fly' from the 'Ready to Fly status (non-GPS)', the GPS 

coordinates will be recorded and set as the home point. 

• When Remote Controller signal is lost, the aircraft will return to the recorded home point coordinates and land. 

• Home point coordinates are used to calculate the horizontal distance of the aircraft (shown as "Distance" on the 

GUI of the OJI VISION App ). 

• After successfully record the home point, rear LED flight indicators blink fast green. 

Dynamic Home Point: The Home point will be reset to position of the mobile device at specific time intervals. 

• Enable dynamic home point in OJ I Vision app or Phantom 2 Assistant. 

• Dynamic home point is only available to the GPS-enabled mobile device. Turn on GPS and data service to 

obtain higher accuracy of the mobile device position. 

• Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home point that is different 

from the takeoff point. 

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 

(1) The Remote Controller is powered off. 

(2) The Phantom has flown out of effective remote controller range. 

(3) The signal between the Remote Controller and the Phantom has been blocked. 

(4) There is interterence causing a signal problem with the Remote Controller. 

4.2 Failsafe Procedure 

Initiating the Failsafe mode from different flying statuses will results in different landing processes. 

Ready to Fly(non-GPS)- Automatic landing 

The Right Control System will keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. It may be drift during the descent and landing process. 

Ready to Fly- Automatic go home and land 

The Flight Control System will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. 

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• To ensure the aircraft successful return to home after Failsafe activation, aim to only fly in Ready to Fly mode. 

• The Phantom will automatically descend during the Failsafe process if there are less than 6 GPS satellites 

detected for more than 20 seconds. 

• When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if the remote 

controller signal is recovered. 

• Aircraft cannot navigate around vertical obstacles on its return home course during Failsafe. However, you can set 

return home altitude value in Phantom Assistant to avoid hitting vertical obstacles through DJI Phantom Assistant. 

Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the Remote Controller from top to bottom 5 times or more will reset the current 

aircraft position as a new home point. Rear LED flight indicators will blink green rapidly when successful. 

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App 

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4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedures 

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When the S 1 switch is switched to Position-1, toggle Regain control as soon as signal is 

How to regain control the S 1 switch to any other position once to regain recovered. 

control. If the Remote Controller signal is recovered, 

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If the OJI smart battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft, the low battery level warning 

notifies users to take action. Users are advised to land the aircraft immediately when they observe these warnings. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from 

the Home point. Details of the battery level warning are listed below: 

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automatically, or "Cancel" 

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battery level must land Red LED blinks will flash red and aircraft will begin to descend quickly. warning immediately. starts to descend. and land automatically. 

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battery level. 

Color zones on the battery level indicator 20min reflect estimated remaining 

flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status. 

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 lor landing. 

6 When these warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back to the Home point or land to avoid losing 

power during flight. 

Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI VISION App 

Battery level warnings will show on the camera page of the DJI VISION App when the battery level is low. 

( 1) A red light will flash along the edges of the app screen. 

(2) Audible alarm. Make sure sound is turned on and volume is turned up on your mobile device. 

(3) The aircraft battery icon will turn red. 

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All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO 

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits 

function is enabled by defautt to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height, 

distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

In Ready to Fly mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

status, only height limits work and flights cannot go higher tihan 120m. 

EI5 Default parameters in Assistant are compliant witihin the definitions of class G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to Airspace 

Definition to get more details). As each country has its own rules, make sure to configure these parameters to 

comply with these rules before flying. 

6.1 Max Height & Radius Umits 

Max Height & Radius limits flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 

(Figure 57). Once complete, your Phantom will fly in a restricted cylinder (Figure 58). 

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Max Height Flight height restricted to 120m and under. Warning: Height limit reached. None. 

Max Radius No limits 

,&. •If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom, but cannot fly it furtiher. 

• If the Phantom flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range 

automatically. 

6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji. 

com/fly-safe/category-me. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. Category A areas cover major 

international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category 8 areas includes smaller airports. 

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Category A Safety Zone 

(1) The category A "safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a range of "restricted-altitude zones". Flight 

is prevented in the "no-fly zone" but can continue with height restrictions in the restricted-altitude zone. 

(2) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

(3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum altitude going from 

35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120m) at 5 miles (8 km). 

(4) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a 

warning message will appear on the OJI Vision app. 

Category B Safety Zone 

(1) Category B "safety zone" is comprised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning zone". 

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone". 

(3) A ''warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1 Km) of this zone, a warning 

will appear on the OJI Vision app. 

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Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off 

prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the Phantom enters the restricted 

• area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, automatic 

but Ready to Fly mode activates, the landing has begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

Phantom will automatically descend to radius) 

land then stop 1ts motors after landing. 

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If the Phantom enters a restricted area Red flashing 

Restricted-altitude in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode and Descending to safe altitude. (If you are between 

flight zone Ready to Fly mode activates, it will the range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile radius) 

descend to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Max flight 

feet below the safe altitude height restricted to between 10.5m and 120m. 

Fly Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there Warning: You are approaching a restricted 

Will be warning message. zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

ffi Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the 

descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control once the 

motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the S1 switch. 

& • When flying in the safety zone, LED flight indicators will blink red R ...... quickly and continue for 3 seconds, 

then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red 

blinking. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and 

other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

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6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 

In different working modes and flight modes. flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. The 

following table demonstrates all the cases(-./: available; x:unavailable). 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. 

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6.4 Disclaimer 

Please ensure that you are up to date with international and domestic airspace rules and regulations before using 

this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. You 

agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or indirect 

consequences caused by not following this manual, violating or disregarding other applicable local laws, administrative 

rules and social habits thereof. 

DJI VISION App Usage 

The OJI VISION App controls the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera including capture. recording, settings and pitch angle. It 

also displays essential flight information including flight parameters and battery level. 

Alter logging in you will see the VISION App home screen. This shows current Wi-Fi connection status and the four main 

features of the App. 

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Tap to enter the preflight checklist 

Lb, • When using the camera and the SO card album (Page 37), connect your 

mobile device to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi network. 

•Internet access is required for sharing photos, videos and reading OJI news. 

• If you receive a phone call during a flight, the live camera preview screen may 

be interrupted. It's recommended to ignore the call and pay attention to your 

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Flight Battery Level [7] Aircraft GPS Status [8] Micro-SO Card Status [9] Range Extender Battery Level [10] Remaining 

Shots [11] Shutter Button [12] Video Recording Button [13] Camera Settings [14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 

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[2] Camera Pitch Control 

1:1 -Pitch Control switch is white a tap once to highlight it II and enter Accelerometer Sensor Mode. Tap again to 

return to normal. 

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Tap up arrow II to pitch camera upwards and down arrow a to pitch downwards. Green slider I indicates current 

camera pitch. 

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& In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch indicator 

is inside the grey area, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator reaches the 

boundary of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera's pitch speed at a constant rate. 
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[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the Phantom 2 Vision+ is facing. 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

(4) An orange circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is not available. 

A green circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is available and 

a new home point has been set. 

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Tap flight attitude icon to turn on the radar function. Home in the center of the radar and the red icon indicates the 

Phantom 2 Vision+'s current heading, direction, and approximate distance from home. Tap flight attitude icon again 

to disable the radar. The current longitude and latitude of lhe aircraft is displayed on the bottom of the radar. 

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.&, • By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point recorded by the Phantom 2 Vision+. Tap the 

center of the radar to switch the center to your mobile device's current location. 

• If your mobile device contains a compass, the top portion of the Radar is the direction you are pointing. If 

not, the radar will be oriented due north. 

• Distance units are metric in Figure 69 and Figure 70. Users can switch the unit to imperial in the settings page. 

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Go-Home Setting 

Tap NIA to set return home (RTH) altitude. 

Distance: Horizontal distance from home point. 

Altitude: Vertical distance from home point. 

Speed: Horizontal flying speed. 

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;IJ; Distance value will show as N/A if the Phantom 2 Vision+ is not in "Ready to Fly" mode. 

[5] Wi-Fi Signal Strength 

Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is working normally. 

The connection between the camera and mobile device may fail if Wi-Fi signal strength is low. Refer to Phantom 2 

Vision+ CONNECTION BROKEN for more information. 

[6] Flight Battery Level 

Show current flight battery level. When battery level is low and the battery icon turns red it is recommended to fly the 

aircraft back and land it as soon as possible. Please refer to Low Battery Level Warning Function (Page 28) to get 

more details. 

[7] Aircraft GPS Status 

GPS status icon display the number of satellites found by the aircraft. The icon is highlighted when more than 6 

satellites are found, allow the Phantom to fly in "Ready to Fly" mode. 

[8] Micro-SO Card Status 

Displays Micro-SO Card Status. Icon is highlighted when a valid Micro-SO card is inserted. If there is no Micro-SO 

card present, it is grayed out. 

[9] Range Extender Battery Level 

Shows current battery level of the Range Extender. Refer to Checking the Battery Level (Page 21) for more details. 

[10] Remaining Shots 

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Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current photo size setting and storage capacity of the Micro-SO 

card. This shows '0' if: 

(1) Micro-SO card is not inserted. 

(2) Micro-SO card is full.