UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC

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### IN THEMATTEROFTHE PETITIONFOREXEMPTION OF COLONLAMBERT FORAN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEFFROMTHE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OFTHE CODE OFFEDERALREGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF PHANTOM2 DRONE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION333 OF THEFAAMODERNIZATIONAND REFORMACT OF2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

Submitted on September 29, 2015

Colon Lambert 3045 Oaks Bend Bowling Green, FL 33834 (863) 781-1103 Lambert.Colon@gmail.com

### TABLE OF CONTENTS 

### Page GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
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### SUMMARY
.....................................................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER
.............................................................2 BACKGROUND
............................................................................................................................3 BASIS FOR PETITION
..................................................................................................................3 NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER.
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### THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH COLON LAMBERT SEEKS EXEMPTION
.........................................................................................................5 THE EXTENT OF RELIEF COLON LAMBERT SEEKS AND THE REASON COLON LAMBERT SEEKS THE RELIEF
........................................................? THE REASONS WHY GRANTING COLON LAMBERT'S REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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### IO THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY
....................................................................................l2 SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.
..............22 ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, ORARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT COLON LAMBERT'S REQUEST
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CONCLUSION
..............................................................................................................................23 APPENDICES
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### AGL AOI ATC ATO AV CFR COA FAA FAR GCS GPS LOL NAS NOTAM PIC Section 333 

## so SOP UA UAS VFR VLOS VMC VTOL GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

Above Ground Level Area ofInterest Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Organization Aerial Vehicle Code ofFederal Regulations Certificate ofAuthorization Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Regulation Ground Control Station Global Positioning System Loss ofLink National Airspace System Notice to Airman Pilot In Command FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) Safety Observer Standard Operating Procedures Unmanned Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System Visual Flight Rules Visual Line ofSite Visual Meteorological Conditions Vertical Takeoffand Landing

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### 1of27SUMMARY
ColonLambert seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Systempursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAAModernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit ColonLambertto operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography to be used inreal estate, agriculture purposes, inspectionpurposes, print photography, special events, weddings, sporting events, and news reports over areas ofthe United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER My name is ColonLambert, I am 46 years old, with a background inagriculture, real estate, and government. I have been a Private Pilot since 1999 with certifications in Single Engine and Multi Engine Instrument Land. I am currently employed as a Realtor Associate with Lambert Realty, Inc and serve as an elected official as County CommissionerDistrict One in Hardee County, Florida. Additionally, I am a silentpartner in ourfamily owned and operated indoor foliage plantbusiness. My areas ofinterests include videography, aerial cinematography, photography, design, and motion graphics. The objective is to provide clients with aerial photography and videography and advertise high quality imaging for a variety ofcommercial andpublic uses, specificallytargeting: • Video for real estate purposes, inspectionpurposes, agriculture purposes • Printphotography • Special events (weddings, sporting events, concerts, private functions, and news reports over areas ofthe United States). • Additional photo and video needs for design projects for myselfand contracted 3rd party design agencies. • Increasepublic knowledge ofUAS andpromote safe UAS operations

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### BACKGROUND
Unmanned Aircraft System: Phantom 2 Drone Colon Lambert seeks an exemptionto operate Phantom 2 Dronefor compensation orhire withinthe NAS. The Phantom 2 Drone is 

### a vertical takeoffand landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smartphone systems. The Phantom 2 DroneUAS has a maximum gross weight ofapproximately 2.204 pounds, while having dimensions of29x29x18cm and a maximum flight speed ofapproximately 15m/s. The Phantom 2 Drone is equippedwith 4 nine inch propellers; drivenby Lithium Polymerbatterypowered electric motors. The Phantom 2 Drone UAS 

### will be operatedby Colon Lambert, will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, 

### Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.RPart47,

### Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part45, 

### Identification andRegistration Marking.
BASIS FORPETITION Petitioner, Colon Lambert, pursuant to the provisions ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. 

### § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), Section 333, 

### SpecialRules for Certain UnmannedAircraftSystems, hereby petitionsthe Administratorto commercially operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemptionfrom the requirements of 14 C.F.R 

### §§ 61.113(a) & 

### (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) 

### & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

### & (b). In consideration ofthe speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated withthe unmanned aircraft and its operation, Colon Lambert operation ofPhantom 2 Drone UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 andtherefore, will notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, ColonLambertrequests relieffrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

### (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

### (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Colon Lambert submits that the requested reliefis proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. ColonLambert will use experiencedpersonnel ortechnicians to perform maintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance onthe UAS using the methods, techniques, andpractices prescribed inthe operating documents (i.e., the Colon LambertAerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and Phantom 2 Drone Instruction Manual). Furthermore, ColonLambertwill document and maintain all maintenance records for the Phantom 2 Drone 

### UAS.
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### 3 of27Relieffrom certain requirements ofSection 61.113(a) and (b), entitled

### Privatepilot privileges andlimitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Colon Lambertto the extent necessaryto allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot orhigher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, bymeeting minimum flighthour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS in a manner consistent withthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Colon Lambert seeksrelieffrom Section 91.7(a), entitled 

### Civilaircraftairworthiness, because the Phantom 2 Drone UAS does notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH. As such, Colon Lambert submitsthat he will ensure the Phantom 2 Drone UAS is in anairworthy condition, priorto every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance withthe operating documents (i.e., the Colon LambertAerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and Phantom 2 Drone Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight. ColonLambert also seeks an exemptionfrom the requirements ofSection91.121, entitled 

### AltimeterSettings, as the Phantom 2 Drone UAwill nothave a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAwill be providedto the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UAto the GCS for active monitoring ofthe flight path. This altitude information, combined with ColonLambert's operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS within visual line ofsight, at orbelow 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalentto Section 91.121.Additionally, ColonLambert seeks an exemption from the requirements ofSection 91.151(b), entitled

### Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Colon Lambert submits that safetywill not be affected by operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enoughbattery powerto fly at normal cruising speed for a total duration ofapproximately 25 minutes. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Colon Lambertprovidesthe following information in support ofits petitionfor exemption:



### NAME AND ADDRESS OFPETITIONER The name and address ofthe Petitioner andpoint ofcontact is: ColonLambert 3045 Oaks Bend Bowling Green, FL 33834 Office: (863) 773-0007 Cell: (863) 781-1103 Email: Lambert.Colon@gmail.com Page 4 of27

### A. THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH COLON LAMBERT SEEKS EXEMPTION 1. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 61.113(a) And (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: 

### Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraftthat is carryingpassengers orproperty for compensation orhire; nor may thatperson, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft in connection with any business or employment if- (1) 

### The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 2. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled 

### Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 3. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, inpart: (a) Eachperson operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeterthat is set, when operating-- (1) 

### Below 18,000 feet MSL, to-- (i) The currentreported altimeter setting ofa station along the route and within 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; (ii) lfthere is no station within the area prescribed inparagraph (a)(l)(i) ofthis section, the current reported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; or (iii) In the case ofan aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. 4. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitled

### Fuel requirementsforflight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following: (b) 

### Noperson may begin aflight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unlessPage 5 

### of27(considering windand forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel tofly to the firstpointof intendedlandingand, assuming normal cruisingspeed, tofly after that for atleast20minutes. 

### 5. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption FromTheRequirement OfSection 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitledMaintenance required, subsection (a), statesthe following: Each owner oroperator ofan aircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpartE ofthis part and shall betweenrequired inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part43 ofthis chapter[.] 

### 6. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption FromTheRequirements OfSection 91.407(a)(l) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance,preventive maintenance, rebuilding, oralteration, subsection (a)(l), states the following: (a) No personmay operate any aircraftthat has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless-- (1) 

### Ithas beenapproved for returnto serviceby a person authorized under§ 43.7 of this chapter[.] 

### 7. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption FromTheRequirements OfSections 91.409(a)(l) And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitledInspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided inparagraph (c) ofthis section, no personmay operate an aircraft unless, withinthe preceding 12 calendarmonths, ithas had-- (1) An annual inspection in accordance withpart 43 ofthis chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by§ 43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 ofthis chapter. 

### 8. Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption FromTheRequirements OfSections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitledMaintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a) Except for workperformed in accordance with§§ 91.411 and 91.413, eachregistered owneroroperator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) ofthis section: 

### (1) Records ofthe maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records ofthe 100-hour, annual, progressive, and otherrequired orapproved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (includingthe airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofan aircraft. The records must include-- (i) A description (orreference to data acceptable to the Administrator) ofthe work Page 6 of27performed; and (ii) The date ofcompletion ofthe work performed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number ofthe person approving the aircraft for return to service. (2) Records containingthe following information: (i) Thetotal time in service ofthe airframe, eachengine, eachpropeller, and each rotor. (ii) The current status oflife-limitedparts ofeach airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul ofall items installed onthe aircraft which are required to be overhauled ona specifiedtime basis. (iv) The current inspection status ofthe aircraft, includingthe time since the last inspectionrequired bythe inspectionprogramunder whichthe aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status ofapplicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method ofcompliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. Ifthe AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date whenthe next action is required. (vi) Copies ofthe forms prescribedby§ 43.9(d) ofthis chapter for eachmajor alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner oroperator shall retainthe following records for theperiods prescribed: (1) Therecords specified inparagraph (a)(1) ofthis section shall beretained until the work is repeated or superseded byotherwork orfor 1year afterthe workis performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) ofthis section shall be retained and transferred withthe aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list ofdefects furnished to a registered owner or operatorunder § 43.11 ofthis chapter shallbe retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.


### B. THEEXTENT OF RELIEF COLON LAMBERT SEEKS AND THEREASON COLON LAMBERT SEEKS THERELIEF 

### 1. Extent OfReliefColon Lambert Seeks And TheReason Colon Lambert Seeks ReliefFrom Section 61.113(a) And (b). Relieffrom Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitledPrivatepilotprivileges andlimitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extentnecessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has metcertain flight-hour and currency requirements, to conductthe proposed UAS flight Page 7 of27operations for compensation orhire. This reliefis requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a privatepilotmay, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft inconnectionwith any business oremployment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to thatbusiness or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carrypassengers orproperty for compensation orhire. As set forth more fully below, Colon Lambert submits that an equivalent level ofsafety will be maintainedbecauseno PIC will be allowed to operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS unless that PIC has metcertain flight-hour and currencyrequirements, demonstrating thatthe PIC is able to safely operate eitherthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS in a manner consistent withthe operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Colon Lambert submitsthat all flights ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS conducted by the PIC pursuantto the grant ofthis Petition: (1) will be incidental to Colon Lambert's business; and (2) will not carrypassengers orproperty for compensation orhire. 

### 2. Extent OfReliefColon Lambert Seeks And TheReason Colon LambertSeeks ReliefFrom Section 91.7(a). Relieffrom Section 91.7(a) entitled 

### Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow Colon Lambertto determine that the Phantom 2 DroneUAS is in airworthy conditionpriorto every flight by ensuringthatthe UAS is in compliance withthe operating documents (i.e., the ColonLambert Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and Phantom 2 Drone InstructionManual). Colon Lambert seeks the requested reliefbecause the Phantom 2 Drone UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 21, SubpartH. Therefore, ColonLambert will ensure that the Phantom 2 Drone UAS is in airworthy conditionbasedupon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Colon LambertAerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and Phantom 2 Drone InstructionManual) priorto every flight, and further, determine thatthe aircraft is in conditionfor safe flight, as stated inthe conditions and limitations below. 

### 3. Extent OfReliefColon Lambert Seeks And The Reason Colon Lambert Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.121. Relieffrom Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations ofthe Phantom 2 DroneUAS, which utilizes a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data linkto downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC atthe ground control station (GCS). Since the FAArequires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Colon Lambert seeks the requested reliefbecause the Phantom 2 DroneUA altimetermay be set onthe ground to zero feet AGL, ratherthanthe local barometric Page 8 of27pressure orfield altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude ofthe proposed operations, relieffrom 14 CFR91.121 is sought to the extentnecessary to comply withthe applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level ofsafety will be maintained since the Phantom 2 Drone UAis equipped with a barometricpressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be establishedpriorto each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information oftheUA onthe heads-up display ofthe GCS. 

### 4. Extent OfReliefColon Lambert Seeks And TheReason Colon Lambert Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.15l(b). Relieffrom Section 91.151(b) entitledFuel requirements for flight inVFRconditions, is requestedto the extentrequired to allow flights ofthe batterypowered Phantom 2 Drone UA during daylight hours invisual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enoughbatterypowerto fly at normal cruising speed for a total duration of approximately 25 minutes. Colon Lambert seeks the requested reliefbecause without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration ofthe batterypowered Phantom 2 Drone UA will severely constrainthe practicality ofany aerial video or still photo flight operations that Colon Lambertproposes to conductpursuantto this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS operating documents, and ColonLambert'sproposed operating limitations, ensure that ColonLambert will safely operate the batterypowered Phantom 2 Drone UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough batterypowerto fly at normal cruising speed for a total duration ofapproximately 25 minutes. 

### 5. Extent OfReliefColon Lambert Seeks And TheReason Colon LambertSeeks ReliefFrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & 

### (b). Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only applyto aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Colon Lambert requests relieffrom these Sections becausethe Phantom 2 Drone UAS does notrequire airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the Phantom 2 Drone UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 for operation without anairworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Colon Lambert will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance onthe UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Colon Lambert Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and Phantom 2 Drone InstructionManual). Furthermore, Colon Lambert will document and maintain all maintenance records for the Phantom 2 Drone UAS.

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### C. THEREASONS WHYGRANTING COLONLAMBERT'S REQUESTWOULD BE IN THEPUBLIC INTEREST; THAT IS, HOWITWOULD BENEFITTHEPUBLIC AS AWHOLE Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Colon Lambert to safely, efficiently, and economicallyperform aerial video and photography ofconstruction sites, real estate, and landscape overcertain areas ofthe United States. Additionally, use ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS will decrease congestion ofthe NAS, reduce pollution, andprovide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits ofColon Lambert's proposed operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS will be realized without implicating anypnvacyIssues. 

### 1. ThePublicWillBenefitFromDecreased Congestion OfTheNAS. The Phantom 2 Drone UA is batterypowered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount ofmanned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use ofa Phantom 2 Drone UAS wouldreduce the amount ofmanned aircraft inthe NAS, reduce noise and airpollution, as well as increase the safety oflife andproperty in the air and onthe ground. Furthermore, byreducing the number ofmanned aircraft operating inthe NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The Phantom 2 Drone UA does notrequire an airport to takeofforland. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must behandledby airtraffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landingphases offlight operations. 

### 2. ThePublic Will BenefitFromThe Safety And Efficiency OfThe Phantom2 DroneUAS. Conducting aerial acquisitions withthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, instead ofmanned aircraft, will greatly benefitthepublic bydrasticallyreducing the levels ofair and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the Phantom 2 Drone UAS produces no airpollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabinclass, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video andphotography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons perhour ofleaded aviation fuel. The Phantom 2 Drone UA, while reducingthe carbonfootprint ofaerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAis propelledbybatterypowered electric motors, ratherthan an internal combustionengine. Byusing the Phantom 2 Drone UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial riskto life and property inthe air and onthe ground, which is usually associated withtraditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack offlight crewmembers located onboard the aircraft, the Phantom 2 Drone UA Page 10 of27(weighing approximately 2.204 pounds with dimensions of29x29x18cm and withno fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property onthe ground, and in the air, comparedto the manned aircraft thattypically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan ofapproximately 42 feet, a length of34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 

### 3. PerformingAerialVideo andPhotography OperationsWith ThePhantom2 Drone UAS Will BenefitTheEconomy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the Phantom 2 Drone UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the Phantom 2 Drone UAS will allowUnited States basedcompanies, like ColonLambert, to remain competitive and contribute to growth ofthe U.S. economy. Specifically, withthe rising cost ofaviation fuel andthe Environmental ProtectionAgency ("EPA") regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviationfuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in orderto remain competitive. Operatingthe battery poweredPhantom 2 Drone UAS is one suchtechnologythat not only allows companies greater operational flexibility comparedto manned aircraft, butprovides such flexibility without the high operational cost ofa traditional manned aircraft. By operatingthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, companies such as Colon Lambert, is able to remain competitive andprofitable, andtherefore, provide greaterjob stabilityto employees and contractors, which will ultimately contributeto growth ofthe U.S. economy. Improved financial performance ofU.S. companies, through commercial use ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest inresearch and development in orderto remain competitiveboth inthe United States and abroad. 

### 4. ThereAre No Privacy Issues. Similarto the manned aerial acquisition flight operationsthat have beenconducted for decades, Colon Lambert's proposed operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the Phantom 2 Drone UAS will be operated only incompliance withoperating documents (i.e., the Colon LambertAerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, andPhantom 2 Drone InstructionManual) whichrequires property owner involvement as well as local lawenforcementnotification, and in accordance withthe Federal Aviation Regulations, includingthe minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.119.

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### D. THE REASONSWHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTIONWOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY, ORHOW THEEXEMPTION WOULD PROVIDE A LEVEL OF SAFETYATLEASTEQUAL TO THAT PROVIDED BYTHE RULE FROMWHICH COLON LAMBERT SEEKSEXEMPTION 

### 1. Reasons WhyPhantom 2 DroneUA Meets TheConditions OfTheFAA Modernization and ReformAct of2012 

### (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated withthe unmanned aircraft and its operation, Colon Lambert's operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 

### 14 C.F.R. Part 

### 21, SubpartH. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public, orotherwise pose a threatto national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, inpart: (a) In General.--Notwithstandingany other requirement of this subtitle, andnot later than 180 days after the date of enactmentof thisAct, the Secretary of Transportation shalldetermine 

### if certain unmannedaircraftsystems mayoperate safely in the nationalairspace system before completion of theplan andrulemakingrequiredby section 332 of thisActor the guidance requiredbysection 334 of thisAct. (b) AssessmentofUnmannedAircraftSystems.--In makingthe determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shalldetermine, ata minimum-- (1) which types of unmannedaircraftsystems, 

### if any, as a resultof their size, weight, speed, operational capability,proximityto airports and populated areas, andoperation within visual line of sightdo notcreate a hazardto users of the nationalairspace system orthepublic orpose a threat to national security; and (2) whethera certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, orairworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, UnitedStates Code, is required for the operation of unmannedaircraftsystems identifiedunderparagraph (1). (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--lfthe Secretary determines under this section that certain unmannedaircraftsystems may operate safely in the nationalairspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraftsystems in the nationalairspace system.

Page 12 of27In seekingthis exemption, Colon Lambert submits that the Phantom 2 DroneUAS can operate safely intheNAS pursuantto FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS; (b) the pilot certificationrequirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.


### a. The Specifications OfPhantom2DroneUAS Demonstrates Its Safe Characteristics. The Phantom 2 DroneUAS does not create a hazard to users oftheNAS orthe public, or otherwisepose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability. 

### i. Technical Specifications OfPhantom 2 Drone UAS. Thetechnical specifications ofthe Phantom 2 DroneUAS is set forth bythe Phantom 2 Drone Specification Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit 

### A. ii.

### ThePhantom 2 Drone UAS Autonomous FlightAnd Navigation Modes EnableTheUAS To Remain Within ADefined OperationalArea. The Phantom 2 Drone UAS may be operated inbothmanual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description ofthe flight and navigational modes ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS is provided atpages 24-30 ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UserManual, attachedhereto as Exhibit 

## B. iii.

### ThePhantom 2 DroneUAS Is Designed ForAutomatic Return To Home Point OrHoverInTheEvent OfLoss OfTheControlLinkOr Navigation. Whenthe Control Link is lost orthe Phantom 2 Drone UA does notreacquire control link data from the GCS, the Phantom 2 DroneUA will assume thatthe Control Link is lost and will enterFailsafe mode. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraftviaGPS to returnto home and descendto the takeoffposition and shutdown. A complete description ofthe Failsafe Functions ofthe Phantom 2 Drone is set forth at pages 25 through 27 ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UserManual, attachedhereto as Exhibit B. 

### iv. ThePhantom 2 Drone GCS And Its Operation. A complete description ofthe operation and specifications ofthe Phantom 2 Drone GCS and flight control software is provided atpages 24 through 34 ofthe Phantom 2 Drone User Manual and is ExhibitB.

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### b. Flight Operations OfPhantom2 DroneUAS Is Limited To The Line OfSight OfA Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer. Colon Lambert will only utilize certificatedpilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificateto act as a pilot in command (PIC) ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS. Additionally, a safety observermay assist all pilots during flight time.


### c. Flights OfPhantom2 DroneUAS Will Be Conducted PursuantTo Specific OperatingLimitations. In seeking this exemption, Colon Lambertproposes to commercially operate Phantom 

### 2 Drone UAS for the special purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography overcertain areas ofUnited States, pursuantto the following specific operating limitations: 1. Operations authorized bythis grant ofexemptionwill be limitedto the following aircraft described inthe operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: Phantom 2 Drone UnmannedAircraft Systems. Proposed operations ofany other aircraft will require a newpetitionora petitionto amendthis grant. 

### 2. UAS operations underthis exemptionwill be limited to conducting operations forthe purpose ofaerial video andphotography. 3. The UAmay notbe operated at a speed exceeding 43.5 knots (50 milesper hour). The exemptionholder mayuse either groundspeed orcalibrated airspeed to determine compliance withthe 43.5 knot speedrestriction. In no case will the UAbe operated at airspeeds greaterthanthe maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. 4. The UA mustbe operated at an altitude ofno more than400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude mustbe reported in feet AGL. 

### 5. The UAmustbe operated within visual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthePIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use humanvisionunaidedby any device otherthan corrective lenses, as specified onthe PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate or U.S. driver's license. 

### 6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfythe VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC mustbe able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging ortexting is notpermitted during flight operations. The PIC mustbe designated before the flight and cannottransfer his orher designation for the duration ofthe flight. The PIC must ensure thatthe VO can performthe duties required ofthe 

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### 7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administratoruponrequest. Ifa discrepancy exists betweenthe conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations hereintake precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update orrevise its operating documents. It

### is the 4 operator's responsibility to track suchrevisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents ifit petitions for extension or amendment to this grant ofexemption. Ifthe operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA grantedthis exemption, then the operator mustpetition for an amendment to its grant ofexemption. The FAA'sUAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted ifquestions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement ofa flight critical component, mustundergo a functional test flight priorto conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with aVO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property. 9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. 10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. Ifthe inspectionreveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. 11. The operatormust follow the UAS manufacturer's maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 12. EachUAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins. 13. Underthis grant ofexemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sportpilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a 

### current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license issuedby a state, the District ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, orthe Federal Page 

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### government. The PIC must also meetthe flight reviewrequirements specified in 14 CFR 

### § 61.56 in an aircraft in whichthe PIC is rated onhis orherpilot certificate. 14. The operatormay not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent withhowthe UAS will be operated underthis exemption, including evasive and emergencymaneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 5 qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes oftraining the operator's PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC's ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permittedunder the terms ofthis exemption. However, training operations may onlybe conducted during dedicatedtraining sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, andthe PIC must operatethe UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR 

### §91.119. 15. UAS operations may notbe conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conductedunder visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 16. The UAmaynot operate within 5 nautical miles ofan airportreference point (ARP) as denoted inthe current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) orfor airports not denoted with an ARP, the center ofthe airport symbol as denoted onthe current FAApublished aeronautical chart, unless a letter ofagreement with that airport's management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter ofagreement with the airport management mustbe made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official uponrequest. 17. The UAmaynotbe operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 18. Ifthe UAS loses communications orloses its GPS signal, the UAmustreturnto a pre-determined location withinthe private orcontrolled-access property. 19. The PIC must abort the flight inthe event ofunpredicted obstacles oremergencies. 20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UAto conductthe intended operation andto operate after that for at leastfive minutes orwiththe reserve powerrecommendedbythe manufacturer ifgreater. 21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 

### exemptionholder may apply for a new or amended COA ifit intends to conduct operations that cannotbe conductedunder the terms ofthe attached COA. Page 

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### 22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFRpart 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFRpart 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 6 23. Documents used by the operatorto ensure the safe operation and flight ofthe UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 mustbe available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents mustbe made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 24. The UA mustremain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 25. All Flight operations must 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 UA and/or debris in the event ofan accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipatingpersons remain under such protection. Ifa situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety ofnonparticipating persons; and b. The owner/controller ofany vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closerto those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closerto those objects and determined that it does notpresent an undue hazard. The PIC, VO, operatortrainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption. 26. All operations shall be conducted overprivate or controlled-access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller orauthorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 27. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) perinstructions contained onthe NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. Colon Lambert submits that the equivalent level ofsafety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAs unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency 

### requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining Page 

### 17 of27appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering Colon Lambert'sproposed area ofoperations, and the operating limitations setforth-above; the parallel nature ofprivate pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those ofcommercial pilotrequirements (See ExemptionNo. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operatethe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, Colon Lambert submits thatthe additional manned airmanship experience ofa commercially certificatedpilotwould not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Colon Lambert's specific proposed flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relieffrom Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, incircumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presentedherein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). ColonLambert will not allow any PIC to operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements orthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS training and currency requirements, thatthe PIC is able to safely operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS in a mannerconsistent withthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC musthave accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.P.R.§ 61.51(b), 25 hours oftotaltime as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilotoperatingthe same make and model ofUAS to be used for operations underthe exemption). In addition to the hourrequirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings inthe preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). As in ExemptionNos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experiencethat was obtained incompliance with applicable regulations will ensure anequivalentlevel ofsafety during Colon Lambert's proposed operations. The Administratorhas held thatprior documented flight experience that was obtained incompliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: In ExemptionNo. 11062, the FAArequiredthat priorto conducting operations for the purpose ofmotionpicture filming (or similar operations), the PIC musthave accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours oftotal time as a UAS rotorcraftpilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilotwith a multi-rotor UAS. Priorto operations underExemptionNo. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of5 hours as a UAS pilot operatingthe same make and model ofUAS to be used for operations under the exemption. Forclarification, the FAA considers these minimum hourrequirements to be inclusive ratherthan additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included inthe 10 hours ofmulti-rotortime and the 10 hours maybe included inthe total25 hours ofUAS rotorcrafttime. In additionto the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings inthe preceding 90 days (for currencypurposes). The FAAfinds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements inExemptionNo. 11062 are appropriate to practice andbuildproficiency in Page 18 of27

### the skills necessary to safely conductthe petitioner's proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under the grant ofexemptionto accomplishthe required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UAwith appropriate distances inaccordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. ExemptionNo. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, Colon Lambert will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, thatthe PIC is able to safely operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS in a manner consistent withthe exemption, including evasive and emergencymaneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

### 3. Reasons Why An Exemption FromTheRequirements OfSection 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level ofsafety establishedby Section 91.7(a) will be maintainedbecause priorto every flight, ColonLambert will ensure thatthe Phantom 2 DroneUAS is in an airworthy conditionbased uponthe UAS'scompliance with its operating documents and as stated inthe conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relieffrom Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 4. 

### Reasons Why An Exemption FromTheRequirements OfSection 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level ofsafety established by Section 91.121 will be maintainedbecause the altitude information ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UA will be providedto the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring ofthe flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with ColonLambert's operation ofthe Phantom 2 DroneUA withinvisual line ofsight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalentto Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generatedby GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Priorto each flight, a zero altitude initiationpoint is automatically established bythe UASs at ground level. The FAA has previously grantedrelieffrom Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presentedherein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).
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### 5. Reasons WhyAn Exemption FromThe Requirements OfSection 91.15l(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. A grant ofthis exemption would ensure an equivalent level ofsafety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of(1) the technical specifications ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS; (2) the limitations ontheproposed flight operations; and (3) the location ofthe proposed flight operations. Accordingly, ColonLambert will ensure that it will safely operatethe battery powered Phantom 2 Drone UA during daylight hours inVFR conditions, with enoughbattery powerto fly at normal cruising speed for a total duration of25 minutes. Here, as in ExemptionNo. 11109, the technical specifications ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS; the limitations ontheproposed flight operations; and the location oftheproposed operations, will ensure an equivalentlevel ofsafety establishedby 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the Phantom 2 Drone UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS whenthe UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33%remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining batterypower. At the critically lowbattery level, the Phantom 2 Drone UAS will descend and land automatically. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establishthat safety is not adversely affected whenthe technical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. Reliefhasbeen granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including ExemptionNos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAAhas previously granted relieffrom Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presentedherein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

### 6. Reasons WhyAn Exemption FromTheRequirements OfSections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

### (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & 

### (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. In seeking this exemption, Colon Lambert submits thatthe equivalent level ofsafety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements establishedby Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & 

### (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

### (b) will be met because Colon Lambert will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance onthe UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Colon Lambert Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and Phantom 2 Drone InstructionManual). Furthermore, Colon Lambert will document and maintain all maintenance records for the Phantom 2 Drone UAS. Since the Phantom 2 Drone UAS will be inspected as prescribedbythe operating documents, Colon Lambertwill maintain the equivalent level ofsafety establishedby Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(l), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy ofthePhantom 2 Drone UserManual is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a copy ofthe DJI Phantom 2 Drone UAS Maintenance Log is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Page 20 of27Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safetybecause Colon Lambert will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations orpreventive maintenance onthe UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level ofsafety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. In consideration ofColon Lambert'sproposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, Colon Lambert submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted reliefspecific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presentedherein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 11062,11063,11064,11065,11066,11067,11080,11109,11110,11112, 11136,11138,11150,11153,11156,11157,11158,11159,11160, 11161). 

### 7. The FAA May PrescribeAny OtherConditions ForSafe Operation. In accordance with Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Colon Lambert requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation ofthe UA for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States for compensation orhire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation ofthe UAS in the NAS. Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R.§ 21.16, for operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features ofthe aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following: Ifthe FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations ofthis subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because ofa novel orunusual design feature ofthe aircraft, aircraft engine orpropeller, Page 21 of27he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 ofthis chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine orpropeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalent to that established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. 

### §21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge's intended operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).


### • A SummaryThatCan Be Published In TheFederalRegister, stating: TheRules FromWhich Colon Lambert Seeks Exemption: Colon Lambertseeks exemptionfrom the requirements of 14 C.

### F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91. 7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and91.417(a) & (b). 

### A BriefDescription OfTheNature OfTheExemption Colon Lambert Seeks: This exemption willpermit Colon Lambertto commercially operate an Unmanned AircraftSystem (UAS)for thepurpose of conductingaerial video andphotography over certain areas of the UnitedStates.


### • Any AdditionalInformation, Views, OrArguments Available To Support Colon Lambert's Request. This Petition is made pursuantto the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary ofTransportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Colon Lambert'srequest for exemptionmay be granted pursuant to the authority ofFMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for suchUAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, Colon Lambert will operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users ofthe NAS, orthe public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

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### CONCLUSION As set forth herein, Colon Lambert seeks an exemptionpursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 oftheFAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation ofthe Phantom 2 Drone UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limitedpurpose ofconducting aerial video and photography to be used inreal estate, inspectionpurposes, agriculture purposes,printphotography, special events, weddings, sporting events, concerts, private functions, news reports over areas ofthe United States, and additional photo and video needs for design projects for myselfand contracted 3rd party design agencies. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012, while also advancing the interests ofthe public, by allowing Colon Lambertto safely, efficiently, and economically operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS commerciallywithin the NAS.

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012, Section 333, Colon Lambert respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & 

### (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

### (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

### (b), and permit Colon Lambertto operate the Phantom 2 Drone UAS commercially for the purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography overcertain areas of the United States. Dated: September 29,2015

Respectfully Submitted,

Colon Lambert 3045 Oaks Bend Bowling Green, FL 33834 Office: (863) 773-0007 Cell: (863) 781-1103 Email: Lambert.Colon@Gmail.com

Page 23 of27Appendices: A. DJI PHANTOM 2 DRONE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS B. DJI PHANTOM 2 DRONE PROFESSIONAL MANUFACTURER'S USER MANUAL C. MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG D. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
EXHIBIT-A DJI Phantom 2 Drone Technical Specifications Colon Lambert only utilizes safe and reliable UAS. Phantom is a leader in small UAS production. Phantom UAS are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, Phantom software provides real-time altitude and location information to the PIC viathe linked monitor or smart phone/tablet devices. General Features • Ready to Fly, Multifunctional Quad-rotor System • Customized H3-2D and H3-3D Gimbal Support • PrecisionFlight and Stable Hovering • 25minFlightTime & Smart Battery • Auto Return-to-Home & Landing • Advanced PowerManagement • Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) • Easy Battery Replacement • Self-tightening Propeller • Video Downlink Support • CAN-Bus Expansion Module Aircraft • Weight (Battery 

### & Propellers included) - 1 OOOg • HoverAccuracy (Ready to Fly)- Vertical: 0.8m and Horizontal: 2.5m • Max Yaw AngularVelocity- 200°/s • Max Tilt Angle- 35° • Max Ascent 

### I Descent Speed- Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s • Max Flight Speed- 15m/s (Not Recommended) • Diagonal Length- 350mm • FlightTime

- 25mins • Take-offWeight- :S1300g • Operating Temperature- -10°C**~** 50°C • Supported Battery- DJI Smart Battery DJI Smart Battery • Type- 3S LiPo • Capacity

- 5200mAh, 11.1V Page 24 of27

### • Charging Environment Range

- 0°C to 40°C • Discharging Environment Range

- -20°C to 50°C 2.4GHz Remote Control 

### • Operating Frequency- 2.4GHz ISM • Communication Distance (open area)

- 1 OOOm • Receiver Sensitivity (1

### %PER)

- -97dBm • Working CurrentNoltage

- 120 mA@3.7V • Built-in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity- 3.7V, 2000mAh H3-D2 GimbaVCamera Built-In Functions 

### • 2-axis gimbal • Light-weight • GoPro supported • Based on Zenmuse • All aluminum alloy manufacture • Built-in independent IMU module • DJI gimbal special servos drive module • WKM/NAZA-M/NAZA-M V2 /PHANTOM supported Mechanical & Electrical Characteristics 

### • Working Current- Static Current: 400mA (@12V), Dynamic Current: 600mA (@12V) • Operating Temperature- -10°C**~** 

### 50°C • Gimbal Weight- 230g • Gimbal Dimensions- 99.5mm x 

### 85.5mm x 

### 92.75mm • Gimbal Input Power-**3S(12V)~6S(26V)** 

### • GCU Weight

- 22g • GCU Dimensions- 42 mm X32 mm X9.3 mm Working Performance 

### • Controlled Angle Accuracy

- ±0.08° • Maximum Controlled Rotation Speed- Tilt axis: ±130°/s, Roll axis: ±30°/s • Controlled Rotation Range- Tilt axis control:**-130~+50°,** 

### Roll axis control: ±39° Peripheral 

### • Supported Camera- GoPro Hero 3 • GCU Input Power-**3S~6S** 

### LiPo • Assistant Software System Requirement- Windows XP SP3; Windows 7; Windows 8

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### EXHIBIT- B See attached DJI Phantom 2 Drone Professional Manufacturer's UserManual


### EXHIBIT- C
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG

Month:

_____ _ Year:

___ _ UAS: Date Issue Date Issue Issue, Description, and Maintenance Conducted Maintenance Performed DJI Phantom 2 Drone Discovered Resolved By Print & Sign Name Software Updates

Airframe

Engines

Propellers

Camera/Gimbal

Landing Gear

Vibration Dampening

Other:



### Page 

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Pre Flight Checklist- For Safe Operation ofUAS
PRE-FLIGHT: Transmitterfirmware up to date UAS firmware up to date Inspect UAS for obvious defects Batteries fully charged Propellerstightened and/or locked SD card in camera, SD card formatted (ifneeded)

Monitorbrightness setto high 

### & hood installed Transmitted antenna up

Transmitterturned on UAStumedon Compass Calibrated UAS placed in safe launch and recoverposition Areaclear ofpeople

DURING FLIGHT: Warnbystanders ofimminenttake off Hoverclose for 20 seconds, look/listen for defects Confirm expected stick operation Monitorbatterypower Keep line ofsigh, ifapplicable Monitor signal/strength

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©2013·2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.1lContent CONTENT..................................................................•....................................•.......••...•... 2 INTHEBOX.....••......•...••...•............•.........•...•......................................•••..•.......••.....•..•••..• 4 LEGEND .•.•.............................................................•...............................•...........•.•.•..•....• 4 1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT

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1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS.•••••••••••••••••.•••.•••••.•••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••S 1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS..••..•....••.•••.•.•••.•.•..........•.•.•••.•...•.•.•.••.•••.•••••.••.••••S

ImportantNotes ofUsing with OtherDJI Products

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.............................................................................7 1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ••••••••.••••••••.•••••.•••••••..••.••••••..•••.••••.••••.•••.•••••••••••••••••11 1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS .•••..••••••••••••••••••••••••••••..•••••••..•••12 2 PROPELLERS...............................................................................................................13

2.1 ASSEMBLY.••.•.••••..••••••.•.•••..••.•••.••••..••....••.•••..•••..•••...••..•••...•.•.•.••..••.•.••••.••.•.••••.•••••••••••••13 2.2 DISASSEMBLY .•••••••••••...•••••..•.•••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.•••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••13 2.3 NOTES .••••.•••••••••••••••..••.••••..•••.••••.••••.••••••••.••••.••••••••••..•••..•••.•.•...••.•.•.••..•.•.••.•.•.•..•••.•.••.13 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ...............................................................................•........•......14

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ••••••••••.••.•••••.••••.•••.•••...•••.•.•.....••.•.•...•••.•••..•••••.•••.••••14 3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STATUS .••.••••••.••••••••..•••.•••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••15

3.2.1 Remote ControllerPowerLED IndicatorStatus

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...............................................15 3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION ••.•..•...••...•••.••••.••••••••.••••.•••••..••....•.•.......••...•••...••••••••••••••••••••••••••16 3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION ••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.••••••••••••••••16 3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER & BUILT-IN RECEIVER•.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••.••••••• 18 41NTELLIGENT BATIERY ...............................................................................................19

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES.•..•••...••.•.•••••••••••••••••.••••.•••..•••..•••...•••.••..•.••..••••.•••.•••.••••••.••••••••••19 4.2 INSTALLTHE BATIERY ••.•••.••...•••••••••••••.••••.•••••.•••.••••••••••.•••..••••••••...•..••••.•••••••••.••••.•••••••••••20 4.3 BATIERY USAGE•••••••••••.••••••••.•••.•.••••••.•••••.•••.••••..••.•••••••.••.•.••••••••••••••.•••••.•••.••••.•••••••••••••20 4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATIERY LEVEL INDICATOR••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••21 4.5 CORRECT BATIERY USAGE NOTES •••.••.•.••••••••••••.•••••.•••••••••.•••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••22 5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS...........................................................•..........................23

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 2 I5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS ............................•......•.............................•.•.....•.•.•..•.•..............23 5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES .........•.•...........................•.....•......••..••..•....•...•....•............•......23 5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED......•...............•..••.•.•••••......•••••..•.....•....•..•.••.....••••••••••••23 6 FLIGHT.......................................................................................................................24

6.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ..................•.........•...•.•..•..•.•••.•....••••.•..•.•.•.•.......••...24 6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ...•••.•...•.••.............................•..••......•.......••.•.••.•..•••••.••••.•.••...•.••••.24 6.3 TAKEOFF/lANDING PROCEDURES.......•.........•...........••••................•...........•...........••............24 6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION •....••••••••.••••.........•.........•.........•••.....•.••.......•.•••.••...•.•.•.•••••..•••••.••••••••25 6.5 LOW BATIERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION .•......•...•........................•.•........•.•.....•..•••.•.•.•.27 6.6 FLIGHT LIMITS FUNCTION.••.•...•..••.•....•••.•.........•.•...•...•...................•....•.............••.........•...27

Max Height& Radius Limits

.........................................................................................27 6.7 FLIGHT LIMITS OF SPECIAL AREAS .•••.••.••••.••••••..•••.•.•.•.••.•••••••••.•.••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••.••••28 6.8 CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT LIMITS

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Disclaimer

.....................................................................................................................30 7ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ......................................................31

7.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT

...............................................................31 7.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT ON A PC

....................................................................32 7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2
.............................................................................33 7.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION

...........................................................................33 8 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 35 8.1 SPECIFICATIONS

.............................................................................................................. 35 8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION

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## €!\ ReferenceFigure 1-1 Figure 1-2 []]Propeller [2]Motor [3]Front Side [4]Front LEDs [S]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [?]Receiver Antenna [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [lO]DJI Intelligent Battery [ll]Compass 1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver. The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modules together. The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode. This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more information. 1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal , iOSD mini , iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. IVideocabie-

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©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.S I ---1 I I I IImportant Notes of Using with Other OJI Products ( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage {11.1V-12.6V) and a maximum current 2A. ( 2 ) Make sure th<' working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an operational voltage betwenn 11.1V-l2.6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board's components. If the total current exceeds 2A. please be sure to provide power supplied fr·om a separate power source for the wireless video transmission module. ( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication interference, it's not recommended to use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G Wi-Fi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the 2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink. ( 4) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the compass during installation and connection to avoid interference. ( 5 ) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 while for Version 1, a H3-3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gimbal.

Figure 1-4 ( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D shown below.

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©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.6 IConnections with Other DJI Products ( 1 ) Connecting the H3·2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example.



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( 2 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example.

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Figure 1-8 We recommend connecting the VBat> port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 simultaneously. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT- ports. ( 4 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example.

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.8 Ir----------, Wirolen video transmission I Imodule Transmitter specified by I IDJI(AVL58) I OR 1Other**win~less** video**transmh~i<H'I ~odui~Transmltter** 

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The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module. 1------ BATT. t______rB:;t.--------- -, I BATT· 1--------l Batt· I I BATT+ J..---.JBatt• Other wireless video I BATT+ J..---.JBatt• transmission module I : IOSD Mark II UART I I Transmitter UART I I AV·GND r----iVIDEO GND I I

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Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video transmission module AVL58.
( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.9 IGround End

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Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used. ( 6 ) Using the PC Ground Station

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Figure I-ll1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light up.

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©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.11 I1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade the firmware as requirements below.

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iOSD Mark II V3.01 or above iOSD V4.0 or above
*The iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini.

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.1212 Propellers PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut Damaged propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary.

Instructions 2.1 Assembly

1. ( Figure 2-1 ) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you've read them. 2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the fastening instructions.

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure2-3 2.2 Disassembly

( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 2.3 Notes

l. Propellers are selftightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. 6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.
©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.13 I3 Remote Controller The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode 2 on delivery. 

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# • •**[8]+-~-~** [9]**[10]·~=~-** Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 []]Antenna [2]Carrying Handle [3]Left Dial [4]3-Position Switch Sl [5]3-Position Switch S2 [6]Joystick1(J1:J2) [7]Joystick2(J3;J4) [8]Neck Strap Attachment [9]Power Switch [lO]Power Indicator [ll]Battery Level Indicators LED1/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from left to right) [l2]Trainer Port [l3]Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (micro-USB port) [14] Potentiometer 3.1 Power on the Remote Controller

1. Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at the mid-point position. Then toggle on the power switch. 2. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. If the power LED indicator is solid on, .the remc>te controller is functioning normally. The battery leyel indicators disP;li,1y the c(Jrrent**batt<'I~Y.Ieyel.**

1. Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough. If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to <Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status>), please recharge the battery as soon as possible. 

## A 2. Charge the remote controller's battery by using the included micro-USB cable. Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage. 3. Turn off the remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged. ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.1413.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status

start the remote controller. The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight.

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is
a description of the indicators.

: The LED is solid on :The LED will blink regularly

• : The LED is light off

75%-100% 50%-75% 25%-50% 12.5%-25% 0%-12.5%

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.15/3.3 Antenna Orientation The remote controller's antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range during flight.

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The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration. Definitions The 'stick neutral' positions and 'stick released' mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at the central position. To 'move the stick' means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. Slide Lever is used for the pitch control ofthe H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal.

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.16 I The throttle stick controls aircraft altitude/elevation. Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its altitude ifthe sticks are centered. Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) position to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected-**~"'-~~-=::•.-;:;.;~cc"oi**

Position-2 Position-3

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©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.17 I The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder. Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter clock-wise. Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clock·wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will remain facing the same direction. The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center results in a faster aircraft rotation The pitch stick controls the aircraft's front & back tilt. Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly
stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered. Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left. Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered. Pushing the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35o) and faster flight

Sl is for compass calibration. Toggle the Sl switch from position·l to position-3 and back to position·l at least 5 times, which will force the aircraft to enter into compass calibration mode. Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the Sl switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant.

S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the Assistant when in Naza·M mode. Only use the IOC function after you are familiar with flying.

## i I The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch n**~~:c~;;;-~·;.s;~;ll**

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# I ( 1) For 'Ready to Fly' the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released. ( 2) For 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released.**-·-------~~-** 3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & Built-in Receiver PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated in the Figure 3-4. The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this procedure. Ifyou ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required.

Figure 3-4 Linking procedures

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2. 2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m-1m away from the aircraft. 3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver has been successfully established.

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- The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around, please turn on the remote controller

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# •••••• There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the**---~~--** ©2013-2015 DJJ. All Rights Reserved.18 I4 Intelligent Battery The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger.

Intelligent Battery Charger

( 1 ) Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during ( 2.) Capacity Display Display the current battery level. The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports ( 3 ) Communicating for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to ( 4 ) Overcharging Protection prevent overcharging damage. ( 5 } Over Discharging Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to Protection prevent over discharging damage. ( 6 ) Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected. The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save ( 7 } Sleep Protection power. The static current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is powered on without connecting to other devices. The battery will charge only when its temperature is within o•C-55°C. If the battery temperature is out ofthis range, the ( 1 } Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. ( 2 } The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 4.1 Charging Procedures

l. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 2. Connect the battery to thecharger. If the current capacity ofthe battery is over 75%, you should power on the battery to begin charging. 3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.19 Ilevel indicatordescription for details. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level il')dicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger

4.2 Install the Battery Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the battery into the compartment until you hear a 'click' sound.

/ /.. Figure 4-1 An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (l) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 4.3 Battery Usage

LED2 LED3 LEDl Battery Power Button (Built-in Battery Power Indicator) Figure4·2 (1) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will indicate the current battery leveL Refer to< Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. (2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. (3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn offthe intelligent battery. ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.20 I(4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details.
4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as well as battery life. The following is a description ofthe indicators.

:The LED is solid on :The LED will blink regularly

: The LED is light off

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.21 I 75%-87.5% 62.5%-75% 50%-62.5% 37.5%-50% 25%-37.5% 12.5%-25% 0%-12.5%4.5Correc:t Battery Usage Notes l. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on. 2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between o•c to 40°(, and be discharged in an environment that is between -20°( to 50°C Both charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 3. It's recommended to charge and dischargethe battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal leveL 4. For long term storage please place the battery with only a40-50% capacity in a strong battery box securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%-50%}--0%-100%-(40%-50%). 5. It's suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposaL 6. It's suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as concrete and never near any flammable materials. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER.

@2013-2015 DJL All Rights Reserved.22 I5 Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration ofthe compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level. 5.1 Calibration Warnings ( 1 ) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement underground. 

# 0 ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. ( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 5.2 Calibration Procedures Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details.

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( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. ( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. ( 3 ) The mechanical structure ofthe aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position ofthe compass. ( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines.
©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.23 I6 Flight 6.1 Flying**Environ~ent** Requirements ( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training {Using a flight simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). ( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind {more than moderate breeze) or fog. ( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

# A ( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. ( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment {No base stations or cell towers around). ( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. ( 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations. 6.2 Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command {CSC) is used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to stop the motors.

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·· 1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with**t~e** battery level indicators facir,g you.

2. Turn on the remote controller. 3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery. 4. When LED flightindicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. Siart.ttie motors with theesc command. 5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation• for more details.

, 6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into :
©2013·2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.24 Iplace and the aircraft will descend steadily. 7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to middle position after the motors have stopped. 

## 0 You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. ( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. ( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. ( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. ( 4 ) 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 performance may be reduced. ( 5 ) When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 propeller guards at this weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 6.4 Failsafe Function The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode, ( 1) The remote controller is powered off. ( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). ( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller. ( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel. ( 5) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.

Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. Ready to Fly (non-GPS) ----Automatic landing

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may be drifting 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.
©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.25 IHome Point When the aircraft is**initiali~ing** the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GP5 coordinates as the home point: It is recommended to. lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmedfor the safety of being able tofly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated.**··~··~·~··-~·** Go Home Procedures

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# •-------**.~.** !LEO Flight Indicator ®-®:<$ ®1$'-0- LED**F~ght**lndicator©-1$$\' 1i$Jjj?.§$ Figure 6-2 ( 1 ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GP5 satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft will descend automatically. ( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if the remote controller signal is recovered. In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" status
as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the 52 switch of the remote controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position
as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks
on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: ( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is recorded last time. ( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the distance will be displayed as 

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When the 51 switch is switched to Position-], Howto regain toggle the 51 switch to any other position once to control regain controL If remote controller's signal is control is returned back to the ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.26 I Regain control as soon as signal is recovered.6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has less than 15% power. ( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. ( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. ( 3) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. ( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOH 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. ( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may cause a communication failure.
6.6 Flight Limits Function All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height, distance limits. In Ready to Fiy st<:ltus, hoight., dist21ncc limits work;, tOCJI2ther to restrict fiqht. In Rcoaciy to**~ly** (non-GPS) stotus. only height limit works and the flying he1ght**r~:•strlctc:d** to bn not ovcl' l/Orr1 (1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules, make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the PHANTOM 2. (2) Users in Mainland China can refer to**~ffl/lil:22~flefflf.l'i!.** Max Height & Radius Limits The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder.

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.27 IMax Height

Max Radius Figure 6-3

under the minor height between the Max height and 120m. is powered on Figure 6-4

(l) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. (2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found.

6.7 Flight Limits of Special Areas Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to httpJ/www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B.

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.28 ICenter of Special Area

Airspace: A,C,D**Boundary:~.£.**

Category A Category B

mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will



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### c Airspace B through Boundary b & d. Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely, but it will not enter into Airspace A through**Boundary~** No restrictions. None. Blue

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.29 ISemi-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 Sl switch. (1) When flying in the airspace (A/8/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators will blink red

...... 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. (2) 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. 6.8 Conditions ofFlight 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 areo restricted by height. distance and special areas simultaneously.

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# " X <::6 X X X Manual <6 X X X Disclaimer Please ensure that you are kept 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, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, administrative rules and social habits thereof.

©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.30 \7 Assistant Installation and Configuration

1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website. 2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 4. Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the promptsto finish installation. 5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software.**----------------~** The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win?, WinS (32 or 64 bit)). lnst•lling •nd running on Mac OS X 1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website. 2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store.

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon (or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in the prompt dialog box and then software will launch. 5. After the first successful launch, directly launching ofthe software can be achieved by double·clicking the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad.
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Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant pages appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example. 7.2Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant ()ll a PC

l. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant. Observe the indicators • • on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is G and communication indicator is blinking•. 3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page.

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©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.32 I r-l;IK lo" .,w,!cr uf P1•0ntorn 2 and**~,Jaz:a** .tvj mode L,.1nquaqc :,wop( 1 ) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers procedure in the" PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can switch the control mode between ATTl. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. ( 2 ) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters will be returned to factory settings. 7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant, and then follow the procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly.

1. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 's firmware. 2. Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade. 3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date.
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(]) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. (2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically. If this happens. repeat the above procedures. 

# e. Firmware upgradable items: (1) Main Controller (2) P330CB(Main Board) (3) Receiver (4) CMU (5) GimbaiiMU (6) Battery 7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration ofthe remote controller. ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.33 I GimbalStart up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe the indicators •• on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is I!!) and communication indicator is blinking8. Finish configuration in the [Main) page.

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©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.35 I 3S LiPo Battery 5200mAh, JUV o·c to4o•c -2o•c toso•c

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