Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Li gonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



### Friday, July 03, 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14

C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61. 113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109;

119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91. 407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)



### Dear Sir or Madam,

I, Michael J Vernon, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of

2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C. F.R. 11, to request that I, Michael J

Vernon, an owner and operator of small unm anned aircraft, be exempted from the

Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that I, Michael J Vernon, may

operate my small ultra-light weight unmann ed aircraft system (“UAS”) commercially in

airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).

As described herein I, Michael J Vernon, am a licensed Realtor within the State of

Pennsylvania; experienced in flying hobby he licopters for recreational purposes. I have

added two hobby grade quad-copter 1 & 2 

### UAS to my inventory equipped with a camera

with intent for aerial videography/cinemat ography to enhance academic community

awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the

geographical layout of the south western Pennsylvania area, and augment real estate

listing videos; following exemption and approv al by the FAA. Thereby enhancing their

academic research experience for the south western Pennsylvania area.

I have flown small RC electric helicopters for over six (6) years without incident.

Committed to safety with each flight. My, Mi chael J Vernon's, exemption request would

permit operation of ultra-light weight, unmanned (piloted by remote control) and

comparatively inexpensive UAS(s) in ti ghtly controlled and limited airspace. 3



### Predetermined in areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic

for community videos, and within property boundaries for individual homeowner real

estate listing videos/photos. Currently, simila r lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are

legally operated by unm onitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in

place to prevent catastrophe. I, Mic hael J Vernon have pers onally instilled safety

1 Appendix A

– DJI Inspire 1 Operator Manual

2 Appendix B - Phantom quad- copter Operator Manual

3 Appendix C

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### protocols and controls 4 

### to avoid and prevent public hazard , as well as manned aircraft

hazards/catastrophe. This will act to further safety protocols exclusive to lightweight

UAS's specific to real estate video and phot ography usage as I, Michael J Vernon,

record flight data and other information gained through permitted flight operations to

share with the FAA through any required FAA repor ts to assist with future protocol and

safety regulation.

Granting my, Michael J Vernon’s, request comports with the Secretary of

Transportation’s (FAA Administra tor’s) responsibilities and aut hority to not only integrate

UAS's into the national airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe

operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's] in t he national airspace system” under Section

333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real estate/Realtor purposes.

Further I, Michael J Vernon, will conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols

described herein or as otherwi se established by the FAA.

For the reasons stated below I, Michael J Vernon, respec tfully request the grant of an

exemption allowing me to operate ultra-light weight, remote controlled UAS’s for

academic community awareness to benefit/s timulate attraction to the metro Tucson

area and to enhance real estate listing vide os for homeowners who cannot afford

expensive manned aircraft for the same pur pose. Both of which will promote local

economic growth through increased employ ment and increased tax base. Both with

public safety in mind by keeping heavier m anned aircraft containing combustible fuel

that that poses potent ial public hazard.

I. Contact Information:

Michael J Vernon, Broker/Owner

Vernon Realty Services

305 W Main Street

Ligonier, Pa 15658

Office: (724) 238-0443

Mobile: (724) 331-6858

Email: mike@vernon-realty.com



### II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From

Which Michael J Vernon Requests Exemption are:

14 CFR 21;

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b);

14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.;

14 CFR 407 (a) (1);

14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and,

14 CFR 417 (a) & (b).

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### III. The Extent of relief Michael J Vernon se eks and the Reason He Seeks Such

Relief:

I, Michael J Vernon, submit this applicati on in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L.

95 §§ 331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent

me, Michael J Vernon, contemplated commercia l cinematic, academic and other flight

operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides

for such integration of civil unmanned airc raft systems into our national airspace system

as it is in the public’s interest to do so. My, Michael J Vernon’s, ultra-light weight UAS

meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefore

the integration of my ultra-light weight UAS is expre ssly contemplated by the Reform

Act. I would like to operate my ultra-light wei ght UAS prior to the time period by which

the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulga te rules governing such craft. Thereby,

providing direct experience and valuable in formation for formal regulation that can be

administered uniformly to all real estate related UAS aerial vi deo and photography.

The Reform Act guides the Secretary in det ermining the types of UAS's that may

operate safely in our national airspace syst em. Considerations include: The weight,

size, speed and overall capabili ties of the UAS's; whether the UAS will be operated

near airports or heavily populated areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line

of sight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for

me, Michael J Vernon. My UAS utilizes four (4) counter-rotating propellers for balance,

control and stability. My UAS is equipped wi th GPS and auto return safety technology.

Weighing less than seven (7) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); including

camera with gimbal.

I, Michael J Vernon, considers safety as fore most with each flight. My small unmanned

aircraft is designed to ho ver in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (15

mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of fi nancial loss I will not fl y in winds exceeding

16 kph (10 mph). Built in sa fety systems include a GPS mode that allows my UAS to

hover in place when radio cont rols are released. With three modes to choose from, I

utilize the Flight Mode 5 

### for aerial videography/photography. This is the safest, most

reliable and stable mode to prevent accident and hazard. When pilo t communication is

lost UAS is designed slowly descend to point of takeoff. I do not operate my UAS near

airports, Hospitals nor Police heliports, and do not operate near area s where general

public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100 ) yards depending on lo cation, conditions

and weather. I am constantly on alert for any manned aircraft (Police/Medical

helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest and safest

ground point should a manned aircraft appr oach my location or I suspect manned

aircraft may approach near my location. My UA S is capable of vertical and horizontal

operations, and are flown only within my line of sight of me, as the remote control pilot.

Utilizing battery power rather than combustible f uels, flights generally last between three

(3) to seven (7) minutes, with an altit ude under one hundred fifty (1 50) feet. I, Douglas

5 Flight Mode includes safe circle for operation, position hold, self-leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and s afety

control to return home or land in the event of communicati on interruption between RC transmitter and UAS. See Appendix A -

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### Verrnon, utilize a fresh fully charged battery wit h each flight as a safety precaution; full

flight time limit for each batte ry is nine (9) to twelve ( 12) minutes as tested. I do not

operate my UAS at or below manufacture recommend minimum charge levels for

operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating ran ge to insure adequate

communication between radio cont rol and UAS to eliminate po tential for crash, loss of

control or hazard. Reserve batteries ar e at hand with each ex ercise to insure

replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in taking risk that may

cause a crash, that could create hazard to the public/pr operty/manned aircraft, and

have no desire to lose an investment. I have clocked numerous practice flights in

remote areas as a hobbyist simulating fli ghts for future comme rcial use to gain

familiarization with the characte ristics of this specific U AS's performance under different

temperature and weather conditions. I also prac tice computerized simulated flights to

maintain adequate skills a nd response reflex time. All for the sake of safety.

I, Michael J Vernon’s, am extremely cauti ous when operating of my UAS/ultra light

weight unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace

system or the public.” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS

it falls well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform

Act and the corresponding directive to integrat e UAS's into the national airspace system.

Michael J Vernon’s UAS, used in hobby fli ght, has a demonstrable safety record and

does not pose any threat to the gene ral public or national security.

IV. How Michael J Vernon’s Request W ill Benefit the Public As A Whole:

Aerial videography for geograp hical awareness and for real estate marketing has been

around for a long time through manned fi xed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small

budget real estate companie s and average homeowners the ex pense of such aerial

videography is cost prohibitive. Only lar ge companies and high end Realtors or luxury

homeowners can afford to absorb such expe nse. Depriving non-luxury homeowners

and lower budget Realtors from a valuable market ing tool. Manned airc raft pose a threat

to the public through potential catastroph ic crash with military aircraft and medical

helicopter crashes within the state of Pennsyl vania. Each with combustible fuel that can

exploded and burn on impact. Police helic opters have m ade emer gency hard landings

within city limits. My, Michael J Vernon's, UAS pose no such threat since size and

lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public.

Congress has already proclaim ed that it is in the publi c’s interest to integrate

commercially flown UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the

Reform Act. Granting my, Michael J Vernon’s , exemption request furthers the public

interest through academic/visual awareness of the geographical benefits in and around

the south western Penns ylvania area. My ultra-light wei ght UAS is battery powered and

creates no emissions that can harm the en vironment. The consequ ence of my ultralight weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft;

which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to

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### The public’s interest is furthered by minimizi ng ecological and crash threat by permitting

aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra-light weight UAS's.

Permitting me, Michael J Vernon, to immediately fly within national air space furthers

economic growth. Granting my exemption r equest substantially furthers the economic

impact for south western Pennsylvania communi ty for companies looking to relocate or

build in the Pennsylvania area as well as i ndividuals looking to relocate for career

advancement through academic and geographical awareness. Both of which serve as

a stimulus to the community.

V. Reasons Why Michael J Vernon’s Exem ption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety

Or How The Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing

Rule:

My, Michael J Vernon’s, exemption will not adv ersely affect safety. Quite the contrary,

for the reasons stated permitting me, Michael J Vernon, to log more flight time in FAA

controlled airspace, with comm unication with the FAA, will al low me to contribute to the

innovation and implementation of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety

protocols for Realtors that can be embraced by the NAR 6 

### and PAR 7 

### for development in

cooperation with the FAA. In addition I, Mic hael J Vernon, submit the

following representations of enhancements to current aerial videography and

photography for real estate:

My UAS weighs less than 7 pounds complete with a small ultra-light weight high

quality camera;

I only operate my UAS below 200 feet 8 

### (well within the 400 foot permissible

ceiling set by the FAA Moderni zation and Reform Act of 2012);

my UAS only operate for 3-7 minutes per flight;

I land my UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery

power;

I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight;

My UAS has GPS a flight safety feat ure whereby it hovers and then slowly l ands

if communication with the remote control pilot is lost;

I actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly

update and enhance safety protocols;

I only operate in reasonably sa fe environment that are strictly controlled, are

away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas;

I conduct extensive pre-fli ght inspections and protoc ol, during which safety

carries primary importance;

I always obtains all necessary per missions prior to operation; and,

I have procedures in place to abort flight s in the event of safety breaches or

potential danger.

6 National Association of Realtors, http://www.realtor.org/

7 Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, http://www.parealtor.org/

8 DJI Inspire 1 & DJI Phantom (see Appendix A & B Operator Manual)Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



### My, Michael J Vernon’s, safety protocols provi de a level of safety equal to or exceeding

existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integr ation of commercial UAS into

our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and

photography for community awarene ss and real estate. While the safety record of such

helicopters is remarkably astounding, there has been local incident involving loss of life

as well as extensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a battery powered ultralight weight UAS.

First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on

board and I only operates my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations.

Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or

explosions is greatly diminished.

Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allow me to remotely

pilot away from and avoid haz ards quickly and safely.

Lastly, given its small size and wei ght, even when close enough to capture

amazing images, my UAS need not be so cl ose to the objects they are focused

on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and

zoom.

Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiar ization/competency

and will continue to operate at a nd above current safety levels.

VI. A Summary The FAA May Pub lish in the Federal Register:

A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworth iness Certificates, Manuals and The Like.

14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthi ness Certificates, sets forth requirements

for procurement of necessary airworthin ess certificates in relation to FAR §

91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclos ed operational area of my, Michael J

Vernon’s, UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my UAS meets (and

exceeds) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act.

The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate

requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the

Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the

airworthiness certificate requirement in c onsideration of the weight, size, speed,

maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My,

Michael J Vernon’s, current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each of the

elements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness

certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the

FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft fl ight manual in the aircraft. As there are

no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is

inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining aMichael J Vernon, Realtor®, Li gonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



### safety/flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined. 9 

### The FAA

has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exempt ion Nos. 8607, 8737,

8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827.

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes

electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor.

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and

registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent

level of safety will be achieved by mainta ining any such required certifications and

registrations by me, Michael J Vernon.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft.

Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to

certain specifications. My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not

have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further,

two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that

minimal lettering requirement. Regardless, I will mark its UASs in the largest possible

lettering by placing the word “EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R.

§45.29 (f) so that I the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see

the markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation through

Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC.

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non-commercial

operations. I, Michael J Vernon, can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved by

current Regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or passengers. Further,

while helpful, a pilot license will not ensur e remote control piloting skills. The risks

attended to the operation of my UAS is far less than the risk levels inherent in the

commercial activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61, et seq. Thus, allowing me, Michael J

Vernon, to operate my UAS meet and exceed cu rrent safety levels in relation to 14

C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes.

14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows

helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS will never

operate at an altitude greater than 200 AGL; safely below the standard of 400 AGL. I,

Michael J Vernon, will however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and

traffic, providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to

minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of my UAS,

an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

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

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The above-cited Regulations require, amo ngst other things, aircraft owners and

operators to “have [the] aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and

shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section,

have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter. . . .”

These Regulations only apply to airc raft with an airworthiness certific ate. They will not, therefore,

apply to my, Michael J Vernon's, UAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect my UAS before

and after each flight.



### A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Fe deral Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14

C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Cert ificates, Manua ls and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H,

entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets fort h requirements for procurement of necessary

airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and

enclosed operational area of my UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my,

Michael J Vernon’s, UAS meets an equivalent leve l of safety pursuant to Section 333 of

the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness

certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of

the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislati on permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the

airworthiness certificate requirement in c onsideration of the we ight, size, speed,

maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dens e populations. My

UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7( a) prohibits the operation

of an aircraft without an airworthiness certif icate. As no such certificate will be

applicable in the form contem plated by the FARs, this Re gulation is inapplicable. 14

C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) require s an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no

pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An

equivalent level of safety will be achiev ed by maintaining a manual. The FAA has

previously issued exemptions to this regul ation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738,

9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software

updates and curative measures for any da maged hardware. Theref ore, an equivalent

level of safety will be achieved.

In summary, Michael J Vernon seeks an exemption from the following

Regulations:

14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. §

91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. §

91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14

C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a)(2); 14 C.F.R. §

91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate my, Michael

J Vernon's, small unmanned vehi cle/lightweight unmanned aircra ft vehicle in community

awareness and real estate ope rations, and to develop eco nomic platforms for real

estate to enhance the experience of thos e seeking to relocate to the metro Tucson

area. Currently, area awareness and real es tate aerial videography/photography relies

primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risk

to the public. Granting my, Michael J Vernon’s , request for exemption will reduce current

risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS cra ft do not contain potentiallyMichael J Vernon, Realtor®, Li gonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



### explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than conventional real estate

video and photographic airc raft with much less flight time . Further, I operate at lower

altitudes and in contro lled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from

established air fields. I, Michael J Vernon, have been informally analyzing flight

information and will compile safety protoc ols and the implementation of a flight

operations manual for real estate usage th at exceeds currently accepted means and

methods for safe flight. Formal collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance

the FAA's internal efforts to establis h protocols for complying with the FAA

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel on board my, Michael J

Vernon’s, UAS and therefore the likelihood of death or se rious bodily injury is

significantly diminished. My, Michael J Vern on’s, operation of my UAS, weighing less

than 5 pounds and travelling at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an

equivalent level of safety as that achieved under current FA Rs. Accordingly I, Michael J

Vernon, respectfully request that the FAA grant my exemption request and am willing

to cooperate in sharing informa tion to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and

the general public at large.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael J Vernon, Broker/Owner

Vernon Realty Services

305 W Main Street

Ligonier, Pa 15658Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



# Appendix A

DJI Inspire 1 Quad

Copter Operator

ManualMichael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



# Appendix B

DJI Phantom Quad

Copter Operator

Manual

### P H A N T O M F l y i ng F l o w c h a rt V 1

. 0 ( S i mp li f i e d V e r s i on )

T h is f l o w c h a r t i s a i m ing a t h el p y o u t o g e t f a m ilia r w i t h t h e f l y in g pr o c e du r e s o f P H A N T O M

, p l e a s e r e a d t h e

M a n ua l c a r e f u ll y t o g e t t h e o pe r a t i o n d e t ai l s

. I t s c o rr e s p o n d i n g F i r m w are V e r s i o n i s V 3

. 0

.

S witch on the transmitter

, and

then power on the PHANTOM

.

System Start

& Self

- check

LED : Mode + GPS Satellite

N umber + 6 Yellow

6 Yellow means warming up

LED : Mode +

GPS Satellite N umber IOC On &

30 s after power on

IOC Off &

Warming up is ok

.

ATTI

. Mode GPS ATTI

. Mode

Important : At any moment after power

on

, if the GPS Satellite number is less

than 6 and last for at least 10 s ; even

though you select the GPS ATTI

. Mode

and LED blinks in the GPS ATTI

. Mode

, the PHANTOM will work in ATTI

. Mode

. Any GPS Satellite Number

Start Motors

LED : Blink Green Quickly

Record the Home Point

Flying Home Point

Recording is ok

Landed

P ower off the PHANTOM

, and

then s witch off the transmitter LED : Blink Yellow

Quickly FailSafe

LED : Red +

Green + Yellow Senser Error Too Big

Compass Error Too Big

LED : Red + Yellow

LED : Mode + GPS Satellite

N umber + 6 Green

6 Green means motion detection

. Important : If PHANTOM is

moved after power on and

before the motors start

- up

, that is normal

. If it is stationary on the

ground

, please try the IMU

Basic C alibration

.

Keep Leveling

& Landing

Return to the

Home Point GPS Satellite

Number < 6

IOC Starting

Co urse L ock

First Level

Protection Alert

Second Level

Protection Alert

& Height D escent If Red LED appears in the last four

green flashes

, the autopilot system

cannot work

.

Recording

is ok

.

GPS Satellite Number ≥ 6

GPS Satellite Number ≥ 6

& IOC On

FailSafe

GPS Satellite

Number ≥ 6

Home L ock GPS Satellite Number ≥ 6

, in GPS ATTI

. Mode

, Distance between the Home Point and

PHANTOM > 10 m

.

IOC Ending LED : Blink

Green Quickly

Record the

forward

direction

.

Important : When you switch to ATTI

. Mode

, the

main controller will disengage enhanced FailSafe

mode

, you can re

- gain control of aircraft

.

Method of Start Motor

Green Part means normal procedures :

means regular situation

. means selectable or possible situation

. Pink Text tells the details

. Red Part means possible a bnormal situation

. Yellow Part is possible in no rmal or a bnormal situation

, require you to confirm by the Text for details

. Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation

. Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation

.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.1 |PHANTOMQuick Start ManualV1.52013.04.09 RevisionThank you for purchasing our product. Please visit the DJI website, PHANTOM section to confirm if the printedmanual is the latest one according to the manual version. If not, please download and refer to the latest manual.Please read the entire manual strictly and follow these steps to use you product. The manual will get you ready tofly by doing simple operations. You can get an advanced manual from DJI website to learn more aboutPHANTOM, for example, configuring parameters by connecting to assistant software, changing the transmitter toMode1, matching frequency between the transmitter and the receiver, etc.Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade andparameter configuration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0 version.www.dji-innovations.com©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.2 |ContentDISCLAIMER&WARNING...................................................................................................3CAUTIONSFORPRODUCTUSE..........................................................................................4TRADEMARKS........................................................................................................................4BATTERYUSAGE&CHARGINGCAUTIONS.....................................................................5INTHEBOX..............................................................................................................................6REQUIREDITEMS..................................................................................................................6INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................7AIRCRAFT&TRANSMITTERBASICOPERATION.........................................................8BEFOREFLYING......................................................................................................................9FLIGHTTEST.........................................................................................................................13ENHANCEDFAIL‐SAFE........................................................................................................14LOW‐VOLTAGEALERT.........................................................................................................14LED&SOUNDINDICATORDESCRIPTION....................................................................15©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.3 |Disclaimer & WarningPlease read this disclaimer carefully before using the PHANTOM. By using this product, you hereby agree to thisdisclaimer and signify that you have read them fully.THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDERTHE AGE OF 18.PHANTOM is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience, only if it is powered normally andin a good working condition. Despite the PHANTOM having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in makingthe operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we stronglyrecommend users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all connectionsare good, and keep children and animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and parameter setup.DJI Innovations accepts no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of thisproduct in the following conditions:1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue,nausea and any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability.2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations.3. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident.4. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.5. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts.6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake DJI products.7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment.8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low- voltage protection alert is triggered.10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil,sand and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the maincomponents have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magneticinterference area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight,blocked, fuzzy sight, and poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable foroperating.12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day or windy (more than moderatebreeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc.13. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods,tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc.14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the useof aircraft.15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and batterychargers.16. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of DJI Innovations liability.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.4 |Cautions for Product UsePlease check the following steps carefully every time before flight.1.Before use of the product, please accept some flight training (Using a simulator to practice flying, gettinginstruction from a professional person, etc.).2.Check that all parts of the multi-rotor are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with aging or broken parts.3.Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight. Make sure therotation direction of each propeller is correct. Do not get close to or even touch the working motors andpropellers to avoid serious injury.4.Do not over load the multi-rotor (should be less than 1000g).5.Make sure that the transmitter battery and flight battery are fully charged.6.Try to avoid interference between the remote control transmitter and other wireless equipment.7.Make sure to switch on the transmitter first, then power on the multi-rotor before takeoff! Power off themulti-rotor first, then switch off the transmitter after landing!8.The fast rotating propellers of PHANTOM will cause serious damage and injury. Always fly the multi-rotor 3mor above away from you and unsafe conditions, such as obstacles, crowds, high-voltage lines, etc. FLYRESPONSIBLY.9.All parts must be kept out of the reach of children to avoid CHOKE HAZARD; if a child accidentally swallowsany part you should immediately seek medical assistance.10.Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. Otherwise it may damage the compassmodule and lead the aircraft to work abnormally or even be out of control.11. DO NOT use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the third party remote control equipment.12. Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmwareupgrade and parameter configuration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0 version.13. The built-in ESCs of PHANTOM ONLY support 3S(11.1V)power supply.14. ONLY use the DJI original motor and 8-inch propeller.15. If you want to put the PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass modulemay be magnetized.16. DO NOT use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver at least 10cm away from thecompass module, to avoid magnetic interference.17. If you use your own equipment(for example: GoPro3), please make sure the WiFi function is disabled, toavoid the interference on the transmitter, which may cause the PHANTOM to FailSafe, crack and or even tofly away.18. For Mac user, please install Windows Parallel to run assistant software.If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact a DJI Authorized Dealer.TrademarksDJI and PHANTOM are registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in thismanual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manualare copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproducedin any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed withrespect to the use of the product or information contained herein.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.5 |Battery Usage & Charging Cautions1. Do not put the battery into water; store the battery in a cool and dry environment.2. Only use the correctly specified batteries3. Batteries must be kept out of the reach of children; if a child accidentally swallows the battery you shouldimmediately seek medical assistance.4. Do not use or store the battery near fire.5. Battery should be charged with proper standard charger.6. Do not connect the battery reversed in positive and negative terminals in the charger or equipment.7. Do not connect the battery directly to the wall plugs or vehicle-mounted socket.8. Do not put the battery into a fire or heat the battery.9. Do not let the battery terminals (+and-) touch together to cause short-circuit.10. Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects.11. Do not hit or throw the battery.12. Do not weld the battery terminals together.13. Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stomp on the battery.14. Do not disassemble or alter the battery.15. Do not use or store the battery in extreme heat environments, such as direct sunlight or in the car in hotweather. Otherwise, the battery will overheat, may cause fire (or self-ignite), this will affect the performanceof the battery, shorten the service life of the battery.16. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic areas, otherwise the electronic protection may be damagedwhich may cause a hazard.17. If you get the battery electrolyte leakage into your eyes, don't rub, first wash your eyes with clean water thenseek medical assistance immediately. If not handled in a timely manner, eyes could be damaged.18. Do not use the battery when it emits an odour, high temperature, deformation, change in colour or otherabnormal phenomena; if the battery is in use or charging, you should stop charging or using immediately.19. If the battery terminal gets dirty, please clean it with a dry cloth before using. Otherwise it will cause a poorcontact, thus causing energy loss or inability to charge.20. Discarded battery could lead to a fire; you should completely discharge the battery and wrap the outputterminal with insulating tape before discarding.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.6 |In the BoxAircraft TransmitterLanding Gear(with Compass Module)Frame for Camera Propellers Assistant WrenchUSB Cable Screw Package (M3x6) AccessoryRequired ItemsPhillips Screwdriver 5# AA Batteries©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.7 |IntroductionThe PHANTOM is an all-in-one small Quad Copter designed formulti-rotor enthusiasts.Before shipping from thefactory, it has been configured and fully tested, which means you have no configuration to do.Built-inNAZA-M Autopilot System(Refer to NAZA-M manual for details)GPS & Compass ModuleR/C ReceiverPower System for FlightLED IndicatorUSB Interface(in the Battery Compartment)FunctionATTI./GPS ATTI. ModeIntelligent Orientation ControlEnhanced Fail-SafeLow-Voltage AlertCamera Frame (For GoPro)Takeoff Weight:<1000gOFFCLHLGPSATTIATTIWorkingFrequency:2.4GHzISMControlChannelNumbersofTransmitter:6CommunicationDistance:300mReceiverSensitivity(1%PER): >-93dBmPowerConsumptionofTransmitter:<20dBmWorkingCurrent/Voltage:52mA@6VAABattery(5#):4Required©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.8 |Aircraft & Transmitter Basic OperationDefinitionsStick neutral position and stick releasedmeans the stick of Transmitter is pushed to the central position.Command Stickmeans the stick of Transmitter is pushed away from the central position.TransmitterAircraft(is the nose direction)GPS ATTI. Mode/ATTI. ModeThrottle stick is for aircraft up& down control.The aircraft willhold the height automatically if the stick is centered. Thethrottle stick cannot hold the central position when released.Yaw stick is for aircraft rudder control.Command stick controls the angular velocity of the aircraft, withthe maximum rudder angular velocity of 200°/s. Left stickcommand gives counter clock-wise rotation of the aircraft, &vice versa.Roll stick is for aircraft left/right control and Pitch stick is forfront/back control. Command stick controls the angle of theaircraft.Stick neutral position is for 0 ̊, its endpoint is 45 ̊. Theroll and pitch sticks returns to the central position whenreleased.In GPS Mode, the aircraft will hover (hold horizontal position) whensticks released.In ATTI. Mode, the aircraft will keep attitude stabilizing withouthorizontal position (different from hover in GPS Mode)GPS ATTI. ATTI. ATTI.3-position switch (S1) on the Transmitter for mode control. Onlyafter Compass Module connection and Compass calibration,GPS ATTI. Mode is available. Otherwise, all switch positionsare for ATTI. Mode. Pay attention because the GPS ATTI.Mode is dependent on the number of GPSsatellites acquiredby the main controller. Refer to the LED Indicator.OFF Course Lock Home Lock3-position switch (S2) on the Transmitter for IntelligentOrientation Control (IOC). Set the switch to OFF in basic flight.This function is defaulted to off.If you want to use thisfunction please refer to the advanced manual.Use IOC function when you are familiar with basic flight.You can change the operation mode of the Transmitter according to the advanced manual if necessary.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.9 |Before Flying1.Installing the Transmitter Batteries1. Open the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter.2. Install 4x AA battery (5#) in accordance with the + /- pole.3. Close the battery compartment cover of the Transmitter.DO NOT use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the third party remote control equipment.Risk of explosion if replaced by an incorrect type.Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.Remove the batteries after use.When the voltage is lower than 4V, the transmitter will alarm with sound of “BB............”, please change thebatteries.2.Battery Charging – LiPo BatteryPlease use the full charged battery of 3SLiPo. (Recommendedparameters:733496-2200MAH-20C-11.1V.)The built-in ESCs of PHANTOM ONLY support 3S(11.1V)power supply. DO NOT use the battery of highervoltage.3.Fitting the Propeller1. First prepare the aircraft and the propellers (original 8-inch).2. Assemble the propellers (the side with rotary mark facing up) to the aircraft. Make sure the rotary mark onthe propeller is the same as the mark on the frame arm. The arrow’s direction stands for the rotatingdirection of the motors.3. Finally fit the propeller nuts.DO NOT use thread locker when mounting the propellers, just tighten the screws is enough.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.10 |4.Mount the Landing Gear with the Compass Module if RequiredIf the GPS ATTI. Mode is desired, you must first mount the landing gear which contains the Compass Module.1. Prepare the aircraft and the landing gear.2. Mount the landing gear with the Compass Module to the right part (shown as the following chart); make sure the5-pin cable is through the hole of the landing gear. Fix the landing gear with screws (M3x6), and then connectthe 5-pin cable to the Compass Module.3. Mount the other landing gear to the left part.4. Fix the antenna and the 5-pin cable on both landing gear by using the white adhesive tape.Landing Gear MountingCompass Module ConnectingWhen flying, please make sure the compass module is stationary and firm.If the Landing Gear with the compass module mount on has been deformed, please replace it with a newone and mount it as the procedures above.The compass module is not waterproof, and not anti-oil.DO NOT use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver at least 10cm away from thecompass module, to avoid magnetic interference.5.Turn on the Transmitter1. Lower the throttle stick to bottom position, and set the IOC and Control Mode switch to the top position.2. Turn on the power switch of the Transmitter,when the linking is successful, the LED indicator on theTransmitter will change to solid red.Makesuretokeepthethrottle stick at the bottom position before the LED change to solid red!!!©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.11 |6.Power on the Aircraft1. Place the aircraft on the ground2. Open the battery compartment cover of the aircraft.3. Put the battery into the compartment with the power cord facing outward.4. Connect the battery and aircraft by the power lead and make sure the ESC’s work properly. (Correct sound)5. Keep the sticks of the Transmitter and the Aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check hasfinished().6. Put the power cable into the battery compartment.7.Close the battery compartment cover.8.Please wait for the PHANTOM to warm up gradually (with the LED blinks Yellow 6 times quickly after theControl mode LED blinks), since the built-in sensors need some time to reach a stable stage.Make sure notto fly the PHANTOM until the 6 rapid yellow flashes disappear.Please contact your dealer if the “System start and self-check LED flashes” are not correct (Red LEDappears in the last four green flashes) in the Step5.After power on and before the motors start-up, when the PHANTOM is stationary, if the LED blinks Green 6times quickly after the Control mode LED blinks, please connect to the Assistant Software to do IMU basiccalibration by referring to the advanced manual. When the PHANTOM is moved, it is normal.After the system start and self-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Yellow and Green continually,that means the IMU data is abnormal. The PHANTOM will not work, please connect to the AssistantSoftware and follow the tips to do operation. If it blinks red and yellow lights alternately (), thatmeans the compass error is too big, it can be caused by the following three cases. Please connect to theAssistant Software, select the “tools” tab and follow the tips of the “IMU Calibration” to do operation.1. There are ferromagnetic substance around; first make sure that the compass has been calibratedcorrectly, you can lift the aircraft up (about 1m from the ground), and stay away from the surroundingpossible ferromagnetic material object, if there is no red and yellow flashing after lifting it up about 1m fromthe ground, then it will not affect the flight.2. The compass module had been put near a magnet; in this situation please timely replace the compass fora new one, otherwise it will lead to some abnormal action, or even loss of control.3. The compass is not properly calibrated; in this situation please calibrate the compass correctly again,please see the GPS compass calibration for details.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.12 |7.GPS & Compass CalibrationIf the Compass Module is not used, you can skip this step.The GPS module has a built-in magnetic field sensor for measuring the geomagnetic field, which is not the samein different areas. The GPS module will not work unless the Compass Module has been connected. Make surethe Compass Module connections are correct.Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. If this situation occurs please change thecompass module before flying. Otherwise it may damage the compass module and lead the aircraft to workabnormally or even be out of control.Calibrate the compass before the first flight or when flying in a different area.Make sure to keep away fromferromagnetic substance and other electronic equipment when calibrating or flying. If you keep having calibrationfailure, it might suggest that there is magnetic interference or other ferromagnetic substance, please avoid flyingin this area.If you have calibration failure or the LED blinks red and yellow lights alternately (), please connectto the Assistant Software, select the “Tools” tab and follow the tips of the “IMU Calibration” to do operation.1. Quickly switch the control mode switch fromATTI. ModetoGPS ATTI.Modeand back toATTI. Modefor 6 to 10 times, The LED indicator willturn to constantly yellow.2. Rotate your aircraft around the horizontal axis (about 360o) until the LEDchanges to constant green, and then go to the next step.3. Hold your aircraft vertically and rotate it (its nose is downward) around thevertical axis (about 360o) until the LED turns off, meaning the calibrationis finished.4. The LED indicator will show whether the calibration was successful ornot.If the calibration was successful, calibration mode willexit automatically.If the LED keeps flashing quickly Red, the calibration has failed. Switchthe control mode switch one time to cancel the calibration, and thenre-start from step 1.GPS ATTI. ModeATTI. ModeATTI. Mode->GPS ATTI. Mode-> ATTI. Mode is one time,quickly switch 6 to 10 timesHorizontal Rotation Vertical Rotation©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.13 |Flight Test1. If in GPS ATTI. Mode, place the aircraft in an open space without buildings or trees. Take off the aircraftafter 6 or more GPS satellites are found (Red LED blinks once or no blinking). If in ATTI. Mode, you canskip this step.2. Place the aircraft 3 meters away from you and others, to avoid accidental injury.3. Start-upMomentarily complete one of the following stick combinations (shown below) to start the motors.Release the sticks, and slowly raise the throttle stack from the bottom. The motors will stop if you donot push the throttle stick from the bottom within 3 sec and you will need to execute the start-upprocedure again. When the aircraft is on the point of leaving the ground, continue to push the throttlestick upwards to rapidly take off from the ground, pay attention not to push the stick excessively.Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time when flying, and use the sticks to adjust theaircraft's position. Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks at the neutral position to hover theaircraft at the desired height.4.Lower the aircraft slowly until touch down is achieved. The motors will stop automatically after 3seconds, or you can repeat the start-up stick command to stop the motors sooner.5.Please always power off the aircraft first, and then switch off the transmitter after landing.FLYING NOTES!!!If in GPS ATTI. Mode, keep the aircraft flying in the open space without obstruction. Pay attention tothe GPS satellite status indicator LED. If the GPS signal is bad (red LED blink twice or three times),switch to ATTI. Mode. You may use the GPS ATTI. Mode again after the GPS signal is back to normalIf the battery voltage is too low for flying, the aircraft enters the first level protection with LED flashingquickly Red, please land ASAP. Once the aircraft enters the second level protection, the aircraft willdrop height automatically.We recommend that you take off the aircraft in ATTI. Mode.If you want to put the PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compassmodule may be magnetized.Please always switch on the transmitter first, then power on the aircraft before takeoff!DO NOT fly near to ferromagnetic substances, to avoid strong magnetic interference with the GPS.It is recommended to land the aircraft slowly, to prevent the aircraft from damage when landing.If the Transmitter indicates low-battery alert, please land ASAP. In this condition the Transmitter maycause the aircraft to go out of control or even crash.After powering on and before the motors start, if the aircraft LED double blinks yellow or green withoutTransmitter stick movement, you should power cycle the aircraft.The aircraft will automatically land (or return home if in GPS mode) if the fail-safe mode is active.If the LED lights Red, please hover the aircraft until it turns off, so as to have better flight performance.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.14 |Enhanced Fail-safeEnhanced Fail-safe will be triggered when the Main Controller loses the control signal, in these followingsituations.Signal lost between the transmitter and receiver, e.g. aircraft is out of the communication range, ortransmitter is powered off, etc.One or more connections of A, E, T, R, U channels between main controller and receiver is lost. If thishappens before take-off, the motors will not work if you push the throttle stick; if this happens duringthe flight, the LED will flash yellow to warn, in addition to the fail-safe method.The aircraft will automatically land if the fail-safe mode is active, or return home if in GPS mode.Before takeoff, the current position will be saved as the home point by the MC automatically when youpush the throttle stick first time, after 6 or more GPS satellites are found for more than 8 seconds.Make sure to save the home location before takeoff and keep it in mind clearly for safety reasons.When you switch to ATTI. Mode, MC will disengage enhanced failed-safe mode, you can re-gain control ofaircraft.The following diagram shows the function of Go-Home and Landing.Low-Voltage AlertLow-Voltage Alert is to indicate that the battery cannot provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to warnyou to land the aircraft ASAP. There are both first level and second level protections.It is not for fun, you shouldland your aircraft ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing or other harmful consequences!!!In ATTI. Mode & GPS ATTI. Mode.The first level protection has LED warning.During second level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhile the centerpoint of throttle stick will move up slowly to 90% ofendpoint, you should land ASAP to prevent youraircraft from crashing! When the center point is at 90% of endpoint, aircraft will still ascend slowly if youcontinue to pull the throttle stick, and the control of Pitch, Roll and Yaw are the same as before.The aircraft will not go home if the GPS signal is not good.©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.15 |LED & Sound Indicator DescriptionLED Indicator DescriptionControl Mode (with GPS module)ATTI. ModeGPS ATTI. ModeIOCGPS Satellite number < 5GPS Satellite number = 5GPS Satellite number = 6GPS Satellite number > 6Flight Attitude is badControl Mode (without GPS module)ATTI. ModeWhenappears, please hover the aircraft until it disappears, so as to have better flightFlashing indications of ATTI. Modeand GPS ATTI. Modeare:Before motors start:Single blink, all sticks (except throttle stick) at center;Double blinks, stick(s)(except throttle stick) not at center.After motors start and throttle stick is over 10% within 3 seconds:Single blink, all sticks at center;Double blinks, stick(s) not at center.Blinking indications of IOCare:Before motors start:blink, all sticks (except throttle stick) return to center;blink,stick(s) (except throttle stick) not at center.After motors start and throttle stick is over 10% in 3 seconds:blink, all sticks return tocenter;blink, stick(s) not at center.OthersRecord forward direction or home pointTransmitter signal lostLow Voltage / Other errorsSystem start and self-checkIMU abnormal dataPHANTOM warm up after power onControl Mode + GPS Satellite Number +IMU Basic Calibration is needed/PHANTOM is moved after power on andbefore the motors start-upControl Mode + GPS Satellite Number +©2012DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.16 |Compass CalibrationBegin horizontal calibrationBegin vertical calibrationCalibration or others errorCompass error too bigESC Sound IntroductionESC StateSoundReady♪1234567Throttle stick is not at bottomBBBBBB...Input signal abnormal B--------B--------B...Input voltage abnormalBB---BB---BB---BB...Transmitter State IntroductionTransmitter StateIntroductionThe throttle stick isn’t at the lowest position after turning on.B--------BBLinking between the Transmitter and the ReceiverNormal OperationLow-battery Alert (Need to change the battery)BB............Specifications of the AircraftParametersRangeOperating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°CPower Consumption3.12WSupported BatteryONLY 3S LiPoTake-off Weight<1000gHovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)Vertical: ± 0.8m. Horizontal: ± 2.5mMax Yaw Angular Velocity200°/sMax Tilt Angle45°Max Ascent / Descent Speed±6m/sMax Flight Velocity10m/sDiagonal distance (motor center to motor center)350mmWeightWeight(with Battery)670g800gFCC CE0678 RoHSMichael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier P a - Section 333 Exemption Petition



# Appendix C

Identified Restricted

Flight Areas South

Western PennsylvaniaAirports identified by :Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



# Appendix D

Michael J Vernon

Personal Protocols and ControlsPage 1 Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Vern on Realty Services Ligonier, Pa Protocols and Controls

Aerial Community and Real Estate Videos

Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost

consideration for aerial videos and photography. As such, safety protocols and controls must be

implemented through pre

‐ flight preparation and during flight.

Pre

‐ Flight Protocol:

Check batteries with voltage meter to insure fully charged and ready for use.

Inspect batteries for damage or leakage that may affect proper operation.

Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may cause sudden loss of propulsion or

unmanageable/uncontrolled flight.

Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions that my impact flight.

Consult five (5) mile radius map for airport vicinity.

o Contact respective airport to advice of estimated flight time, estimated flight duration,

estimated elevation of flight, and any other pertinent information.

Inspect flight area for

o vicinity of public safety helipads/heliports

o vicinity of medical helipads/heliports

o vicinity of light poles

o vicinity or utility wires

o vicinity of trees

o flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact

o vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard

o vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracted

o public gatherings that may attract viewers

o optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight

Takeoff and landing

o inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing

o if in a subdivision or area that is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning

sign(s)/stand(s) "Attention Aerial Photography In Progress

‐ Remain Back 150 Feet "

Flight Protocol:

takeoff and land from same location

remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles

do not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract the remote control pilot

restrict flight to minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results

remained prepared for emergency landing at all times

pay attention to flight time

o if possible set a timer as a safety alert

land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landingPage 2 Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Vern on Realty Services Ligonier, Pa Protocols and Controls

Aerial Community and Real Estate Videos

Post flight:

a. disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system

b. secure UAS in a safe location

c. remove all warning signs from public access areas

Emergency or Suspected Hazard:

Immediate land UAS at safest and closet ground location in the event

o manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of flight

o there is a public gathering within established safety boundary wanting to observe flight

o pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety

o sudden change in weather (wind bursts)

o sudden increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight

o birds enter into proximity of flight

o any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction or interruption of controlMichael J Vernon, Realtor®, Ligonier Pa - Section 333 Exemption Petition



# Appendix E

Michael J Vernon

Safety/Flight ManualPage 1 Michael J Vernon, Realtor®, Vern on Realty Services Ligonier, Pa Safety Flight Manual

Aerial Community and Real Estate Videos

Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography.

Maintaining a record of safe flight for FAA request and for determining future UAS safety protocols is imperative.

Date: Location:

Pre

‐ flight Inspection: Yes No Comment:

Elements (circle) (circle) Comment

Weather Good Fair

Visibility Good Fair

Wind Speed Low Medium

Nearest major intersection:

Proximity to medium traffic road:

Proximity to heavily traveled roadway road:

Proximity to congested population:

Approx. Takeoff Time

Approx. Landing Time

Estimated Elevation

Unedited flight video/photos available for FAA upon written request within 180 days of flight: Yes No Proximity to airport: (see attached map pinpointing approximate location of flight)

Airport notified Yes No Date: Time:

Phone Number: Contact Name:

Safety Concerns:

Additional Comments: