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

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: RYU ENGINEERING AND COMPANY, PLLC. FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 91.9(b), 91.203(a), 91.203(b), 45.23(b) AND 21.185 CONCERNING OPERATION OF AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM OVER THE STATE OF IDAHO PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

Submitted on June 1, 2015
Jae H. Ryu Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC. POBOX 170842 Boise, Idaho 83716 Tel: (208) 724-0531 Fax: (208) 473-5120 Petitioner

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# Contents
GLOSSARY OF AB BREVIATI ONS ....................................................................... 3
SUMMAR Y ............................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION AND INTEREST S OF THE P ETITIONER .............................. 5
BACKGROU ND ....................................................................................................... 5
BASIS FOR PETI TION ............................................................................................ 6
A. Name And Address Of The Petiti oner. ........................................................... 7 B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which REC Seeks Exemption. .... 7
C. The Extent Of Relief REC Seeks A nd The Reason REC Seek s The Relief. ..... 9 D. The Reasons Why Granting REC’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Ben efit The Public As a Whole. ........................ 12 E. The Reasons Why Gr anting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Pr ovide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which REC Seeks Exemption. ...... 16 F. A Summary That Ca n Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From Which REC Se eks Exemption: ......................................................... 26 G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support REC’s Reque st. ..................................................................................................... 26
CONCLUSI ON ........................................................................................................ 28

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# GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
AGL Above Ground Level

ATC Air Traffic Control
COA Certificate of Authorization
FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation NAS National Airspace System Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333 SMS Safety Management System UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VFR Visual Flight Rules VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

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# SUMMARY Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC, seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. §§91.9(b), 91.203(a), 91.203(b), 45.23( b) and 21.185 to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pursuant to Secti on 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC, to operate a quadcopter UAS for ag ricultural applicati ons, such as drought monitoring, pest control, and other crop stress monitoring over areas of the State of Idaho, while keeping the documents required by the regulations at the ground control station and immediately accessibl e to the pilot in command. Fu rthermore, the exemption will relieve Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC, from the airw orthiness certificate standards and the requirement to have a certificate of airwor thiness issued for its UAS. This exemption will also permit any required markings concerning the operational status of the UAS to be displayed on the fu selage of the unmanned aircraft.

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# INTRODUCTION AND INTEREST S OF THE PETITIONER Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC. (hereinaft er referred to as “REC”) is a startup consulting firm providing drought m onitoring and map services in th e agricultural industries and the water survey. REC has recently acquired a DJI Phantom II Unmanned Aircraft System (hereinafter referred to as the “DJI Phantom II UA S”). As set forth in this Petition, REC seeks to operate its DJI Phantom II UAS for the sp ecial purpose of drought monitoring for western agriculture through aerial videog raphy, video documentation, and im age production and analysis.


# BACKGROUND About DJI Phantom II UAS: Ryu Engineering and Company (REC) seeks an exemption to operate a DJI Phantom II UAS for agricultural applicat ions, including drought monitoring, pest control, and other crop stress monitoring driven by wa ter shortage, insect outbreak, and nutrient deficienc y. The specification of DJI Phan tom II UAS includes: 1) an unmanned quad-rotor aircraft and a transportable ground station, 2) a maximum gross weight of approximately 4.4 pounds (2000 grams), while havi ng a diagonal length of 13.7 inches (350mm), 3) equipped with four independent electric motors turning fixed pitch rotors powered by a single Lithium Polymer battery.

Fig. 1: The DJI Phantom II UAS

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# The DJI Phantom II UAS is a common, commercia lly available, model of remote multirotor aircraft. It is currently operating safe ly within the National Airspace System (NAS) pursuant to Advisory Circular 9157, June 9, 1981. The DJI Phantom family of aircraft has been operating worldwide since 2006.


# BASIS FOR PETITION Petitioner, Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Special Rules for Ce rtain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator for an exemption from the re quirements of 14 C.F. R. §§ 91.9(b), 91.203(a), 91.203(b), 45.23(b), as well as the restricted category airworthin ess certification standards specified in 14 C.F.R. § 21.185, incl uding the requirement to have a certificate of airworthiness as contemplated by 14 C.F.R. Part 21.
In the alternative, and in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation (“FAR”) Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions (14 C.F.R. § 21.16) as follows: “If the FAA finds that the airw orthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety stand ards for an aircraft, aircraft e ngine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design featur e of the aircraft, aircraft engi ne or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for th e product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of 14 CFR and contain su ch safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to es tablish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations” REC respectfully requests that the Administ rator prescribe specia l conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS th at contain such safety standards as the Administrator finds necessary to es tablish a level of safety equiva lent to that established by the restricted category airworthiness certification standard s specified in 14 C.F.R. § 21.185. In the alternative, REC seeks an exemp tion from the requirement to have a certificate of airworthiness

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# issued for its DJI Phantom II UAS, as otherw ise contemplated by 14 C.F.R. Part 21.
In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, REC provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner. The name and mailing addre ss of the Petitioner is: Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC POBOX 170842 Boise, Idaho 83716 The point of contact for this Petition and specific contact information is as follows: Jae Ryu UAS Project Manager Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC POBOX 170842 Boise, Idaho 83716 Tel: (208) 724-0531 Fax: (208) 473-5120 Email: help@ryu-engineering.com B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which REC Seeks Exemption. 1. REC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.9(b).
REC seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b). Section 91.9 entitled Civil aircraft flight manual, mark ing, and placard requirements , subsection (b) states the following:
(b) No person may operate a U .S.-registered civil aircraft-
(1) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Fli ght Manual is required by § 21.5 of this chapter unless there is available in the aircraft a current, approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual or the man ual provided for in § 121.141(b); and (2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Fli ght Manual is not required by § 21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the ai rcraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.

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# 2. REC Seeks Exemption From The Re quirements Of Sections 91.203(a) and 91.203(b). REC seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a) and (b). Section 91.203 entitled Civil aircraft: Certifications required , subsections (a) and (b ) state the following: (a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. Each U.S. airworthiness certificate used to comply with this subpar agraph (except a special flight permit, a copy of the applicable operations specifications issued under § 21.197(c) of this chapter, appropriate sections of the air carrier manual required by parts 121 and 135 of this chapter containing that porti on of the operations specifica tions issued under § 21.197(c), or an authorization under § 91.611) must have on it the registration number assigned to the aircraft under part 47 of this chapter. Ho wever, the airworthiness certificate need not have on it an assigned special identification num ber before 10 days after that number is first affixed to the aircraft. A revised airw orthiness certificate having on it an assigned special identification number, that has been affixed to an aircraft, may only be obtained upon application to an FAA Flight Standards district office. (2) An effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, for operation within the United States, the second copy of the Aircra ft registration Applic ation as provided for in § 47.31(c), or a registration certification issued under the la ws of a foreign country. (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unle ss the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under § 91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew.
3. REC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 45.23(b). REC seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b) . Section 45.23 entitled Display of marks; general , subsection (b), states the following: (b) When marks include only the Roman capita l letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light- sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operato r must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockp it, or pilot station, in lette rs not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-s port," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. 4. REC Requests Relief To Exempt The DJI Phantom II UAS From The Restricted Category Airworthiness Certific ation Standards Specified In 14 C.F.R.

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# §21.185. In accordance with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions , REC seeks to exempt the DJI Phantom II UAS from the restricted category airwor thiness certification specified in 14 C.F.R. § 21.185 , or the requirement to have a certificate of ai rworthiness issued, as contemplated by 14 C.F.R. Part
21 . Section 21.185 entitled Issue of airworthiness certificates for restricted category aircraft , states the following, in part: (a) Aircraft manufactured under a produc tion certificate or type certificate . An applicant for the original issue of a restrict ed category airworthiness certificate for an aircraft type certificated in the restricted category, that was not previously type certificated in any other category, must comp ly with the appropriate provisions of § 21.183.

C. The Extent Of Relief REC Seeks A nd The Reason REC Seeks The Relief. 1. Extent Of Relief REC Seeks And The Reason REC Seeks Relief From Section 91.9(b). Relief is requested because the DJI Phan tom II UAS weighs approximately 4.4 pounds (2000 grams) at its maximum gross weight and cannot carry the Airplane Flight Manual (See Exhibit A) onboard. Furthermore, since the DJI Phantom II UAS is unmanned, the aircrew member is located at a ground control station. As such, REC proposes the following conditions and limitations to its request for exemption from Section 91.9(b):
The Airplane Flight Manual must be kept at the ground control station, where it is immediately available for reference by the aircrew member (pilot in command) of the DJI Phantom II UAS any time the unmanned aircraft is operating. The Airplane Flight Manual must be made available within 10 days to any FAA, U.S. Department of Defense, or law enforcement official upon request.



# 2. The Extent Of Relief REC Seeks A nd The Reason REC Seeks Relief From Section 91.203(a) and (b).

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# REC requests relief from the re quirement of Section 91.203(a) ( i.e., that an appropriate and current airworthiness certifi cate and an effective U.S. regist ration certificate be carried within the aircraft ), and further, requests relief from the requirement of Section 91.203(b) ( i.e., that the airworthiness certificate be displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew ). As the DJI Phantom II UAS is unmanned, it has no cabin, cockpit, pilot station, or entrances thereto. Therefore, the aircrew member is lo cated at a ground control station and no passengers are carried at a ny time. As such, REC proposes the following conditions and limitations to its request for ex emption from Sections 91.203(a) and (b): The documents required by Sections 91.203(a) and (b) must be kept at the ground control station, where it is immediately av ailable to the aircrew member (pilot in command) of the DJI Phantom II UAS any time the unmanned aircraft is operating. The documents required by 91.203(a) and (b) must be made available within 10 days to any FAA, U.S. Department of Defense, or law enforcement official upon request. 3. The Extent of Relief REC Seeks A nd The Reason REC Seeks Relief From 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b). REC requests relief from the requirement of Section 45.23(b), if applicable, that the word “Restricted” be displayed on the DJI Phantom II UAS near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. As the DJI Phantom II UAS is unm anned, it has no cabin, coc kpit, pilot station, or entrances thereto. REC proposes that , if required, the word “Restricted” be displayed in letters two (2) inches high, horizontally on both sides of the fuselage between the outrunner arms on all sides of the DJI Phantom II UAS. 4. The Extent Of Relief REC Seeks And The Reason REC Seek s Relief From 14 C.F.R. § 21.185. REC seeks relief from the airworthiness certificate requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations and proposes to commercially ope rate the DJI Phantom II UAS, without an airworthiness certificate, for th e special purpose of conducting aerial videography services over

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# the State of Idaho. REC seeks relief from the airwor thiness certificate requir ements of 14 C.F.R. § 21.185 to the extent that the DJI Phantom II UAS, which has not yet been type certificated by the FAA, may be operated as if it were a restrict ed category aircraft for a single, defined, special purpose operation ( i.e. , aerial videography for drought monitoring). Pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333 (“Section 333”), REC seeks relief from the airworthiness certificate requ irements of the FAR because operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS will not create a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a thr eat to national security. Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pos e a threat to national security. Further, Section 333 provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. Specifically, Section 33 3 states the following, in part: (b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft System s.--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary s hall determine, at a minimum- (1) which types of unmanned airc raft systems, if any, as a re sult of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and (2) whether a certificate of waiver, cert ificate of authorizatio n, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, Unit ed States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

As set forth below, numerous factors, including the proven safe operational history of the DJI Phantom II UAS in the NAS , as well as the specific parameters of REC’s intended operation pursuant to this ex emption, demonstrate that the DJI Phantom II UAS has in the past, and will continue in the future, to operate safely in the NAS without creating a hazard to other aircraft or people on the ground. Accordingly, the FAA may approve operation of the DJI Ph antom II UAS, without an airworthiness

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# certificate, by setting forth specific operati ng limitations to ensure a level of safety equivalent to what would be provi ded by airworthiness certification.

D. The Reasons Why Granting REC’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As a Whole. Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing REC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform drought mon itoring and image services to mitigate drought impacts over the State of Idaho in support of govern ment entities, water in frastructure entities, and the broad agricultural industry. Additionally , use of the DJI Phantom II UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and prov ide significant benefi ts to the regional economy. Notably, the benefits of the proposed operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issu es due to large open spaces in agricultural farmlands.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Drought Monitoring via Aerial Videography and Image Processes REC submits this Petition to perform drought monitoring throughout the State of Idaho, in support of government entities, wate r infrastructure entities, and the broad agricultural industry. The DJI Phantom II UAS will provide safe, efficient, and economical aerial videography operations and image processe s as part of drought monitoring and water management exercises to further each of these fields, all of wh ich are critical to the well-being of the general public in the State of Idaho. Note that the State of Idaho is ranked 1st in the nation for production of potatoes, but water resources is critical to produce much of Idaho’s agricultural products, incl uding potatoes, wheat, barley and othe r grains, and dairies, feedlots, and aquaculture.

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# Therefore, the specific operations that RE C will perform with the DJI Phantom II UAS demonstrate how the requested exemption will di rectly benefit the above-referenced industries and the public. In water infrastructure industry, th e DJI Phantom II UAS will be also used to aid in facility inspections (e.g., dam safety), surveying and pl anning new worksites along with environmental stewardship, and performing right of way analysis. The DJI Phantom II UAS can carry various cameras for da y inspection, can be equipped with additional sensors such as hyperspectral cameras and are programmable to fl y specific routes regu larly using geocaching. The DJI Phantom II UAS can inspect larger areas, in different ways, in less time and at lower costs. In addition, the more frequent regular inspections facilitate fa ster problem recognition, resulting in fewer negative externalities. In the broad agricultural indu stry, the DJI Phantom II UAS will be used to gather video footage not ot herwise attainable by traditional means in higher spatial resolutions. The advantage of unmanned systems is that they provide overviews which normally require several cameras, can enter narro w and confined spaces (e.g., closer look for damaged crop field due to insect outbreak) a nd produce little noise. The DJI Phantom II UAS provides a great alternative to manned aerial vehicle such as helicopters in that they can provide images from similar altitudes, with gyro stabilized cameras a nd modular platforms at a fraction of the cost. This solution can dramatically in crease the applicability, improve the quality and decrease the costs of aerial videography fo r drought monitoring and other agricultural applications, such as pest control, and crop stress monitoring, thereby maximizing net revenue by minimizing costs in the broad agricultural indu stry in the United States beyond Idaho. 2. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. The DJI Phantom II UAS is a battery powered UAS that serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial videography, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom II UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS,

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# reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Phantom II UAS does not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial survey missions would result in fewer aircra ft that must be handled by ATC facilities during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

3. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom II UAS. Conducting drought monitoring via aerial videography and image processes with the DJI Phantom II UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial videography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom II UAS produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to piston or turbine powered rotorcraft. The DJI Phantom II UAS, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial videography, also eliminates noise pollution as its battery powered electric motors are barely audible during the take-off phase, and cannot be heard when operating more than 100 feet above ground level. By using the DJI Phantom II UAS to perform aerial videography, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of aircrew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom II UAS (weighing approximately 4.4pounds (2000 grams) at its maximum gross weight with a diagonal length of 13.7 inches (350mm), with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on 

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# 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 110 gallons). The DJI Phantom II UAS has several safety features which will minimize the potential for fly-aways and maximize the safe and efficient use of the aircraft in the NAS. The DJI Phantom II UAS Naza-M-V2 controller provides Intelligent Orientation control (Home Lock an d Course Lock features). The Home Lock feature allows for a safe return should the operator (i.e. Pilot in Command) get di soriented as to the direction the aircraft is moving. Once activated on the remote control, the operator can simply pull back on the right control stick and the DJI Phantom II UAS will return to the remote control regardless of the aircraft’s location from the remote control. The Course Lock feature will allow the operator to maintain a specific course regardless of aircra ft orientation. The Naza -M-V2 controller also provides for fail safe and lost- link safeguards. The fail safe feature means that when the controller link is lost all outputs of the comma nd sticks from the controller will go the center point. An example would be if the aircraft is in a climbing right turn and the communication link is lost, the aircraft would go into a level hover and not con tinue with the last assigned controller instructions. After 3 seconds of the lost-link scenar io, the aircraft will climb or descent (based on altitude the lost -link occurs) to a pre-assigned al titude and return to the point of departure and land itself. A mo re detailed description of each system is attached as Exhibit
B.

4. Performing Drought Monitoring With The DJI Phantom II UAS Will Benefit The Economy. In addition to being safe and efficient, th e DJI Phantom II UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to c onduct drought monitoring via aerial videography and image processes. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS will allow United States based companies, like REC, to remain competitive a nd contribute to growth of the U.S. economy.

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# Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded fu els, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to rema in competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom II UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility co mpared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational co st of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Phantom II UAS, companies such as REC can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore provi de greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, th rough commercial use of the DJI Phantom II UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

5. There Are No Privacy Issues. Like the manned aerial videography flight operations that have been conducted for decades, the proposed operation of the DJI Ph antom II UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom II UAS will be operated over th e public right-of-way or above private property with the property owne r/controllers consent, and in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations.
E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which REC Seeks Exemption.
1. Reasons Why An Exemption Fr om The Requirements Of Section 91.9(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

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# This exemption would maintain the le vel of safety established by Section 91.9(b) because REC will keep the Airplane Flight Manual (See Exhibit A) at the ground control station where the pilot in command flying the DJI Phantom II UAS will have immediate access to the document. Safety will not adversely affected when the Aircraft Flight Manual is kept at the ground control station of a UAS, where it can be imme diately accessed by the pilot in command. Section 91.9(b) “ requires aircraft to carry the flight manual so the pilot would have ready access to the aircraft limitations while in flight .” However, the FAA has found that UAS will always be operated without any passengers or crew onboard by definition of UAS. , and that “requiring these special-use ai rcraft [UAS] to carry superfluous paper documents may present a safety hazard to the integrity of the [UAS].” Id

. The FAA has previously granted exemptions in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those recently presented herein ( e.g. , Exemption Nos. 10167, 10602, 10673, 10835, 10869, 10968).

2. Reasons Why An Exemption Fr om The Requirements Of Section 91.203(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. This exemption would maintain the level of safety established by Sections 91.203(a) and (b) because REC will keep the required documents at the ground control st ation where the pilot in command flying the DJI Phantom II UAS will have immediate access. Note that the FAA has previously granted ex emptions in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein ( e.g. , Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9564, 9565, 10167, 10602, 10673, 10835, 10869, 10968). 

# 3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

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# This exemption would maintain the level of safety established by Section 45.23(b) because if required, displaying the word “Restricted” with two (2) inch high letters, horizontally between outrunners on all four si des of the DJI Phantom II UAS, will inform all parties of the unmanned aircraft’s overall operating status. Significantly, REC will display the word “Restr icted” in two (2) inch high letters in compliance with size requirement of Section 45.23(b) ( i.e. , “letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high”). By placing the lette rs horizontally between outrunners on all four sides of the DJI Phantom II UAS, will ensure that the word “Restricted” is the in most visible location, so that all parties will be informed of the unmanned airc raft’s overall operating status. The FAA has previously granted exempti ons in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein ( e.g ., Exemption Nos. 8737, 10167, 10167A, 10700, 10810). 4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of 14 C.F.R. § 21.185, Including The Requirement To Have A C ertificate Of Airworthiness, Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. In seeking this exemption, REC submits that the DJI Phantom II UAS can operate safely in the NAS above the State of Idaho without crea ting a hazard to other aircraft or people on the ground. Accordingly, the FAA may approve its us e without an airworth iness certificate as demonstrated by: (i) the safe operational histor y and current use of the DJI Phantom II UAS in the NAS; (ii) the characteristics of the DJI Ph antom II UAS; (iii) the limited area of REC’s intended operation; (iv) the Sa fety Management System REC has developed for DJI Phantom II UAS operations and maintenance; (v) the approp riate airman certificate; (vi) the specific operating limitations; and (vii) any other conditi ons that the Administrator may prescribe. i. The DJI Phantom II UAS Has A Proven History Of Operation In

The NAS Pursuant To Advisory Circular 91-57, June 9, 1981.

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# The DJI Phantom II UAS is currently operating safely in the NAS pursuant to Advisory Circular 91-57, Model Aircraft Operating Standards . The DJI Phantom II UAS has been operated worldwide since 2006. ii. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom II UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. The DJI Phantom II UAS does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to nati onal security considering its si ze, weight, speed, or operational capability. The specifications of the DJI Phantom II UAS are as follows:

Unmanned Aircraft System The DJI Phantom II is an Unmanned Aircraft System that is comprised of an unmanned quad-ro tor aircraft and a transportable ground station.

Unmanned Aircraft Dimensions Diagonal Length: 13.7 inches (350mm)

Engine (Propulsive Unit) Engine (Propulsive Unit) (4) Multistar P/N : 2212 (Electric) FAA Engine Type Cert: None Propulsive Unit Type: (1) 11.1V 5200mAh, Lithium polymer battery powered, brushless electric motors Motor, Controller Sub-Assembly: Manufacturer: DJI Innovations Model: Naza-M Type: Motor Controller 3.15W ( 0.25A@12.6V ) Maximum 27 grams Wt. Motor, Battery: Manufacturer: DJI Innovations Type: 3S Lithium Polymer 5200 milliamp hour 11.1V (nominal)

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# Fuel Not Applicable. NOTE: The DJI Phantom II UAS is powered by a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery, DJI, Inc. P/N 733496- 5200mAh-11.1V.
Engine (Propulsive Unit) Limits Maximum Power Output: 130 Watts Maximum RPM: 920Kv (rpm/v)

Propeller and Propeller Limits (4) DJI Innovations FAA Propeller Type Certificate: None Propeller Type: 2-blade, ABS plastic, fixed pitch Propeller Sub-Assembly: Manufacturer: DJI Innovations Model: 9450 10x4.5mm Diameter (Nominal): 10 in. Battery Command & Control DJI Innovations battery powers the motor, and internal battery powers the command and control ground station (remote).

Airspeed Limits Vne (Never Exceed Speed) 29 knot (15 m/s) Vno (Maximum Structural Cruising Speed) Not Applicable Va (Maneuvering Speed) Not Applicable Landing Speed: Not Applicable Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) Not Applicable
Leveling Means Not Applicable.

Maximum Weights Ramp 4.4 lbs (2000 grams) Takeoff 4.4 lbs (2000 grams) Landing 4.4 lbs (2000 grams)

Empty Weight 2.2 lbs. (1000 grams) NOTE: Empty Weight In cludes weight of battery and Excludes payload modules.

Frequencies 902-928 MHz (ISM Band) 2.4 GHz (ISM Band) NOTE: FCC license is not required to utilize the above frequencies; uplink and downlink are on the 900Mhz band. If video is utilized,

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# Computer Software Ground Station software, iOS

Minimum Crew (1) The DJI Phantom II UAS can be operated by a single operator. Number of Seats (0) Not Applicable.

Fuel Capacity Not Applicable. Oil Capacity Not Applicable Max. Operating Altitude 393 ft. AGL (120 M)

Control Surface

Movements Not Applicable

Nominal Endurance 25 minutes 14° - 122° F (-20° - 50° C)

Ambient Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Maximum OAT: 122° F (50° C) Minimum OAT At Altitude: 14° F (-10° C)

Wind Limitation Not Applicable

Maintenance This DJI Phantom II UAS must be maintained in accordance with the DJI Phantom II Maintenance Operation Manual, or later FAA accepted revision.

iii. Flight Operations Pursuant To The Exemption Sought Would Be Limited To Areas Over The St ate Of Idaho That Is Not In The Proximity Of Airports Or Over Populated Areas. REC proposes to only conduct drought monito ring via aerial vi deography flight operations along with image processes over areas of the State of Ida ho that are not near populated areas, airports, helipads, or state roads. Specifically, REC’s proposed area of flight operations over the State of Id aho includes areas that are: 1. Not within five (5) miles of any air port or helipad, without the consent of the

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# affected ATC facility. Continuous two-way radio communication will be established and maintained at all times during flights in this area; 2. Not below one hundred fifty (150) feet over of state roads having more than two lanes; and 3. Not below seventy-five (75) feet over state roads having tw o lanes or less. Since this platform is capable of hovering, slewi ng laterally, and ascending/descending over a point, we are considering the DJI Phantom II UAS a “helicopter” for the purposes of 91.119(d). Furthermore, all flight operations will be conducted in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. Minimum safe altitudes: General

. In summary, REC seeks to operate its DJI Phantom II UAS over areas of Idaho, while maintaining safe distances from any populated areas, airports, helip ads, and roadways. iv. Operation Of The DJI Phantom II UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To A Safety Management System. A Safety Management System (“SMS”) will control REC’s operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS and will significantly contribute to maintaining the level of safety contemplated by the airworthiness certificate requirements from which REC now seeks relief. Pursuant to the SMS and 14 C.F.R. § 43.13, entitled Performance Rules (general) , each person performing maintenance, alteration, or preventive maintenance on the DJI Phantom II UAS, motor, propeller, or appliance shall use th e methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator. Each person shall use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of the work in accor dance with accepted industry practices. v. Flight Operations Of The DJI Phantom II UAS Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of An Appropriat e Airman Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

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# REC will only utilize Private Pilots with a valid First or Second Class Airman Medical certificate to act as pilot in command of the DJI Phantom II UAS. Additionally, all pilots will be assisted by a safety observer. The pilot in command and safety observer must meet the requirements as set forth by the SMS/Standard Op erating Procedures (See Exhibit C) adopted by REC for flight operations of the DJI Phanto m II UAS. A copy of the Standard Operating Procedures, which is proprietary information, is attached hereto as Exhibit C revised after Hershey Volunteer Fire Company. vi. Flights Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, REC proposes to commercially operate the DJI Phantom II UAS without satisfying the restricted category airworthiness certificatio n process specified in 14 C.F.R. § 21.185, or otherwise ha ving a certificate of airworthiness issued by the FAA, as contemplated by 14 C.F.R. Part 21. REC proposes to operate the DJI Phantom II UAS, for the special purpose of conducting drought monitoring via aerial videography and image processes over the State of Idaho, pursuant to th e following specific operating limitations:
1. Flight operations are permitted only over the State of Idaho.
2. The DJI Phantom II UAS will be operated at or below 400 ft. above ground level (AGL), except as necessary to comply w ith the requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.
3. The DJI Phantom II UAS shall be operated w ithin one mile, and within line of sight, of the pilot in command and safety observer.
4. The DJI Phantom II UAS shall be operated pursuant to Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The DJI Phantom II UAS shall be operated only during daylight hours ( i.e. between the end of mo rning civil twilight and the beginning of evening civil twilight, as published in the American Air

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# Almanac, converted to local time). The dur ation of each flight shall not exceed 25 minutes or upon reaching 25% battery power, whichever is less.
5. The DJI Phantom II UAS shall operate from on-site takeoff/landing locations directly next to the pilot in command and co-located safety observer. If the operation is from a watercraft, the pilot in command and safety observer shall remain co-located on the same watercraft.
6. Operations shall be conduc ted by certificated airmen who have completed training, checking, currency, and recency of experien ce requirements as approved by the FAA Administrator.
7. Operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS with any inoperative instruments or equipment shall be prohibited.
8. The DJI Phantom II UAS shall be maintain ed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual.
9. The DJI Phantom II UAS shall be operated pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 91, operating requirements.
10. For the proposed flight operation, only one DJI Phantom II UAS shall be airborne at any given time.
11. Prior to flight operations, REC shal l coordinate and establish two way communications with an Air Traffic Control facility nearby, if any.
12. For any flight operations over U.S. Government or state managed lands, REC shall coordinate with the appropriate authority a nd ensure that the property owners have at least twelve (12) hours of advance notice prior to the proposed flight operations. Coordination shall include anticipated peri ods of operation, purpose of the flights, and contact information for the operator should questions or issues arise.

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# vii. Any Other Conditions The FAA May Prescribe For Safe Operation. In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions , REC requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJ I Phantom II UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator fi nds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by Section 21.185, and which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS for the special purpose of conducting drought monitoring via aerial videography and image processes over the State of Idaho. Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of th e NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and furthe r, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the aircraft systems in the NAS. 

# Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS, si nce the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or approp riate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the ai rcraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions , states the following ( See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 for details): If the FAA finds that the airw orthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft e ngine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feat ure of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are i ssued in accordance with Pa rt 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft e ngine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safe ty equivalent to that established in the regulations. Therefore, in accordance with Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for REC’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessa ry to establish a level of safety equivalent to

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# that established by Section 21.185, and which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS for the special purpose of conducting drought monitoring via aerial videography and image processes over the State of Idaho.
F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From Which REC Seeks Exemption: Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC. seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9(b), 91.203(a) , 91.203(b), 45.23(b) and 21.185.
A Brief Description Of The Natu re Of The Exemption REC Seeks: This exemption will permit Ryu Engineerin g and Company (REC), PLLC. to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System over certain rural areas of the State of Idaho, while keeping the documents required by the regulations at the ground control station and immediately accessible to the pilot in command. Furt hermore, the exemption will relieve REC, PLLC. from the airworthiness certificate standard s and the requirement to have a certificate of airworthiness for its Unmanned Ai rcraft System. This exemption will also permit any required markings concerning the operational status of the UAS to be displayed on the fuselage of the unmanned aircraft.
G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support REC’s Request. This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, REC’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. Sec. 333 sets forth the requirements for cons idering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. Section 333 states the following: (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, th e Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.

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# (b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum- (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a haz ard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1). (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.
As discussed in detail above, the DJI Phantom II UAS has in the past, and will continue in the future, to operate safely in the NAS without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

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# CONCLUSION
As set forth above, REC seeks an exempti on pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom II UAS commercially, without an airw orthiness certificate, fo r the special purpose of conducting drought monitoring vi a aerial videography and image processes over areas in the State of Idaho. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Moderniz ation and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing REC to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom II UAS commercially within the NAS.

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# WHEREFORE , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Sec tion 333, REC respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exem ption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9(b), 91.203(a), 91.203(b), 45.23(b), as well as the restrict ed category airworthiness certification standards specified in 14 C.F.R. § 21.185, includi ng the requirement to have a certificate of airworthiness issued for the DJI Phantom II UAS, as contemplated by 14 C.F.R.
Part 21.

Dated: June 1, 2015 Respectfully submitted, Ryu Engineering and Company, PLLC. /s/ Jae H. Ryu

________________________________ Jae H. Ryu UAS Project Manager POBOX 170842 Boise, Idaho 83716 Tel: (208) 724-0531 Fax: (208) 473-5120 Petitioner

cc: Rob Pappas (FAA), Dan Ngo (FAA)

# EXHIBIT A

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# PHANTOM 2 User Manual V1. 4

For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V 3

. 10 & PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V 3. 8 & PHANTOM RC Assistant version V1.1 

## 201 5.01

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 ’s product page at 

## www.dji.com which is updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change wit hout notice. DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy righted by DJI with all r ights reserved.

If you have any questions or concerns regard ing your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service

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## C ontent CONTENT ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 2 IN THE BOX ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 4 LEGEND ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 4 1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAF T ................................ ................................ ............................... 5
1.1 B UILT


## - IN 

## F LIGHT 

## C ONTROL 

## S YSTEM 

## I NSTRUCTIONS


## ................................ ................................ .. 5 1.2 C ONNECTIONS WITH 

## O THER 

## DJI P RODUCTS


## ................................ ................................ ........... 5 Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products

................................ ........................ 6 Connections with Other DJI Products

................................ ................................ ............. 7 1.3 LED F LIGHT 

## I NDICATORS 

## D ESCRIPTION


## ................................ ................................ ............... 11 1.4 N OTES FOR 

## PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER 

## DJI PRODUCTS


## ................................ ................ 12 2 PROPELLERS ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 13
2.1 A SSEMBLY


## ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 13 2.2 D ISASSEMBLY


## ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 13 2.3 N OTES


## ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 13 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ................................ ................................ ............................... 14
3.1 P OWER ON THE 

## R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER


## ................................ ................................ ............... 14 3.2 R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## LED I NDICATOR 

## S TATUS


## ................................ ................................ .... 15 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status

................................ ................... 15 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status

................................ ............... 15 3.3 A NTENNA 

## O RIENTATION


## ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 16 3.4 R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## O PERATION


## ................................ ................................ .................... 16 3.5 L INKING THE 

## R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## & B UILT


## - IN 

## R ECEIVER


## ................................ ...................... 18 4 INTELLIGENT BATTER Y ................................ ................................ ............................... 19
4.1 C HARGING 

## P ROCEDURES


## ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 19 4.2 I NSTALL THE 

## B ATTERY


## ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 20 4.3 B ATTERY 

## U SAGE


## ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 20 4.4 D ESCRIPTION OF THE 

## B ATTERY 

## L EVEL 

## I NDICATOR


## ................................ ................................ ... 21 4.5 C ORRECT 

## B ATTERY 

## U SAGE 

## N OTES


## ................................ ................................ ...................... 22 5 CALIBRATING THE CO MPASS ................................ ................................ ...................... 23

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## 5.1 C ALIBRATION 

## W

ARNINGS


## ................................ ................................ ................................ . 23 5.2 C ALIBRATION 

## P ROCEDURES


## ................................ ................................ .............................. 23 5.3 W HEN 

## R ECALIBRATION IS REQU IRED


## ................................ ................................ ................... 23 6 FLIGHT ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 24
6.1 F LYING 

## E NVIRONMENT 

## R EQUIREMENTS


## ................................ ................................ .............. 24 6.2 S TARTING THE 

## M OTORS


## ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 24 6.3 T AKEOFF 

## /L ANDING 

## P ROCEDURES


## ................................ ................................ ....................... 24 6.4 F AILSAFE 

## F UNCTION


## ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 25 6.5 L OW 

## B ATTERY 

## C APACITY 

## W ARNING 

## F UNCTION


## ................................ ................................ ..... 27 6.6 F LIGHT 

## L IMITS 

## F UNCTION


## ................................ ................................ ................................ . 27 Max Height & Radius Limits

................................ ................................ ......................... 27 6.7 F LIGHT 

## L IMITS OF 

## S PECIAL 

## A REAS


## ................................ ................................ ...................... 28 6.8 C ONDITIONS OF 

## F LIGHT 

## L IMITS


## ................................ ................................ ......................... 30 Disclaimer

................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 30 7 ASSISTANT INSTALLA

TION AND CONFIGURATI ON ................................ ...................... 31
7.1 I NSTALLING 

## D RIVER AND 

## PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT


## ................................ ............................... 31 7.2 U SING THE 

## PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT ON A 

## PC

................................ ................................ .... 32 7.3 F IRMWARE UPGRADE OF 

## PHANTOM 2

................................ ................................ ............. 33 7.4 PHANTOM RC A SSISTANT 

## D ESCRIPTION


## ................................ ................................ ........... 33 8 APPENDIX ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 35
8.1 S PECIFICATIONS


## ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 35 8.2 LED F L IGHT 

## I NDICATORS 

## D ESCRIPTION


## ................................ ................................ ............... 35

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## I n the Box PHANTOM 2 Remote Controller

- 2.4 GHz Propeller Pair

Intelligent Battery Charger Plug Set

Screwdriver Assistant Wrench Cables

Micro

- USB Cable Screws Accessories Box



## Legend Forbidden(Important) Caution Tip Reference

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## 1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft

Figure 1

- 1 Figure 1

- 2 [1] Propeller [2] Motor [3] Front Side [4] Front LEDs [5] Micro

- USB Port [6] Landing Gear [7] Receiver Antenna [8] CAN

- Bus Connector [9] LED Flight Indicators [10 ] DJI Intelligent Battery [11] Compass 

### 1.1 Built - in Flight Control System Instructions The built

- in flight control system is u s ed 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 (Ma in 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 geo magnetic 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 P hantom 2 mode. This manual is for P hantom 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, inclu ding ZENMUSE H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal , iOSD mini , iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module.

Figure 1

- 3

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- 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 updat ed 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.

Figure 1

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- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module , the figure below use s H3

- 2D as a n example.

F ig ure 1

- 6 ( 2 ) C onnecting the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module , the figure below uses H3

- 2D as an example.

F igure 1

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( 3 ) Connecting the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module AVL58 , the figure below uses H3

- 2D as an example.

F igure 1

- 8 W e recommend connect ing the V Bat+ port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 simultaneously

. T he same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT

- ports.

( 4 ) C onnecting the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module , the figure below uses H3

- 2D as an example.

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- 9 The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module

.

Use the 8

- Pin cable in the iOSD Mar k II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video transmission module AVL58.

( 5 ) U sing the i Pad Ground Station

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Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN

- Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used. ( 6 ) U sing the PC Ground Station

Figure 1

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### 1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft ’ s current status. O nce power ed on, the indicators will light
up.



### A ircraft in Normal status 

### D escriptions Power On Self

- Test Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up Ready to Fly Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) 

### Aircraft in abnormal status 

### W arnings and errors Remote Controller Signal Lost 1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 2 nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big Error s & Aircraft c annot fly. Compass data abnormal because of ferro

- magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration. ( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for P hantom 2 mode. In Naza

- M mode, LED indicators will work according to the Naza

- M flight control system

. ( 2 ) Conn ect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors. 2. The front LEDs are f or indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors have s pooled up

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### 1.4 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 . Items to upgrade Firmware versions required Assistant for upgrading Assistant version P330CB (built

- in central board) V1.0.1.19 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.0 8 or above
Zenmuse H3

- 2D CMU V1.0 , IMU V1.6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.0 8 or above iOSD Mark II V3. 0 1 or above iOSD V 4.0 or above iOSD mini V1.0 6 or above iOSD V 4.0 or above

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## 2 Propellers PHANTOM 2 use s the original 9

- inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged
p ropellers should be replaced by purchas ing new ones if necessary. Propellers Grey Nut (94 50 ) Black Nut (94 50 R)
Diagram

Assembly Location Atta ch to the motor thread that does not have a black dot

. Atta ch to the motor thread that has a black dot

. Fastening/Un

- fastening Instructions Lock: T ighten the propeller in this direction. Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 

### 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 propeller s with the correctly marked black dot motors. T ighten the propelle rs according to the fastening instructions

.

Figure 2

- 1 Figure 2

- 2 Figure 2

- 3 

### 2 . 2 D isassembly ( Figure 2

- 3 ) Keep the motor deadlock ed in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller according to the un - fastening instructions

. 

### 2 . 3 Notes 1. P ropellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any t hread locker on the threads. 2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corre sponding motors. 3. I t is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and remov al

. 4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 5. Check that all p ropell e rs are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing , chipped, or broken
p ropellers

. 6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when th ey are spinning. 7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience

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## 3 Remote Controller T he PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant

. T he sticks mode is Mode 2 on delivery.

For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900), select “Upgrade Version” in Phantom Assistant. For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select “Basic Version” in Phantom Assistant.

F igure 3

- 1 Figure 3

- 2 [1] Antenna [2] Carrying Handle [3] Left Dial [4] 3

- Position Switch S1 [ 5 ] 3

- Position Switch S2 [ 6 ] Joystick1 ( J1;J2 ) [ 7 ] Joystick2 ( J3;J4 ) [ 8 ] Neck Strap Attachment [ 9 ] Power Switch [ 10 ] Power Indicator [ 1 1 ] Battery Level Indicator s LED1/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from left to right) [ 12 ]Trainer Port [13 ] Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (m icro

- USB p ort ) [ 1 4 ] Potentiometer 

### 3.1 Power on the Remote Controller 1. Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joy sticks are at the mid

- point position. Then toggle on the power switch. 2. P ush the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller

. I f the power LED indicator is solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. The batt ery level indica tors display the current battery level

.

1. P lease make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough . If the low voltage warning alert sounds ( refer to < Remote Controller Po wer LED Indicator Status >), please re charge the battery as soon as possible. 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.

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### 3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status None Functioning n ormal ly

. None Charging( remote controller is powered off) None Remote controller joysticks calibration error , need to be re - calibrate. BB

--- BB

--- BB Low voltage (from 3. 5 V

- 3.53 V) , rec harge the remote controller

. B

- B

- B

...... Critical l ow voltage ( from 3. 4 5 V

- 3.5 V)

. Recharge the remote

controller immediately

. B

-- B

-- B

...... Al ert will sound after 15 minutes of in activity. It will stop once you

start using the remote controller

. T he remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45 V

. Land and

re charge 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 . T he following is a description of the indicators.

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

: The LED is light off

D ischarging process LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery level 75 %~100% 50 %~75% 2 5%~50% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% <0%

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### 3.3 Antenna Orientation The remote controller ’ s antenna should point skyward s without obstructions for maximum communication range during flight.

F igure 3

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### 3.4 Remote Controller Operation The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration

. 

### Definitions The ‘ stick neutral’ position s and ‘ stick released’ mean the control stick s of the remote controller are p laced 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 of the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal.
Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft

( nose direction ) Operation details

T he t hrottle 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 if the stick s are centered. P ush the throttle stick above the centered (mid

- point ) position to make the aircraft tak e off. When flying, we suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

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- 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 velocit y of the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center results in a faster aircraft rotation velocity. The pitch stick controls the aircraft’ s front & back tilt

. Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fl y forward

. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fl y back ward

. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered. Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35 ̊) and faster flight velocity. The roll stick controls the aircraft ’s left & right tilt. Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fl y left. Pu sh the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fl y 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 35 ̊) and faster flight velocity.

Position

- 1 Position

- 2 Position

- 3 S1 is for compass calibration. T oggle the S1 switch from position

- 1 to po sition

- 3 and back to position

- 1 at least 5 times, which will force the aircraft to enter into compass calibration mode. U sers can configure position 3 (bottom position) of the S1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant

.

OFF Course Lock Home

point Lock S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent 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

.

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- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal. T he position of left dial determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal level. Turn the left dial to the right to make th e gimbal pitch up . Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch down. Th e gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is static.

( 1 ) For ‘ R eady to F ly’ the aircraft will hover when all stick s are released. ( 2 ) For ‘ Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) ’ the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all stick s are released. 

### 3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & B uilt - in R eceiver 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 a ircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this procedure . If you ever replace the remote controller , re - establishing the link is required.

F igure 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. P ush the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red , then r elease it

. 4. When the Link indicator turn s solid green , the link between the remote controller and the built

- in receiver has been successfully established.
Link Indicator S tatus

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

. T he receiver is ready for linking

. There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver ,

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## 4 Intelligent Battery The i ntelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2 , with a battery capacity of 5200mA h, voltage of 11.1 V and charge

- discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger.

I ntelligent Battery Charger DJI Intelligent Battery Functions ( 1 ) B alance Charg ing Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging. ( 2 ) C apacity Display D isplay the current battery level

. ( 3 ) Communicating T he main controller communicate s with the battery via communicat ion ports for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. ( 4 ) O vercharging Protection C harging stop s automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent overcharging damage

. ( 5 ) Over D ischarging Protection D ischarging stop s automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent over discharging damage

. ( 6 ) S hort C ircuit Protection A utomatically cut s off the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

( 7 ) Sleep Protection The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save
power . The static current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is powered on without connecting to other de vices

. ( 8 ) C harging T emperature D etection T he battery will charge only when its temperature is within 0 °C
~ 55 °C

. I f the battery temperature is out of this ran ge, the battery will stop charging

. ( 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 ) T he 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 1. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary )

. 2. Connect the battery to the charger. If the current capaci ty of the battery is over 75%, you should power on the battery to begin charging

. 3. T he Battery Level indicator s display current capacity level as the battery charges. P lease refer to battery

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level indicator description for details. 4. T he battery is full y charged when the Battery Level indicator light s are off

. P lease disconnect the charger and battery when the charging is completed

.



### 4 . 2 Install the Battery Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram show s . Make sure to push the battery into the compartment until you hear a ‘click’ sound.

F igure 4

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

### 4 . 3 Battery Usage

F igure 4

- 2 (1) Checking the battery level: When t he battery is powered off; press ing the battery power button once will indicate the current battery level. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. (2) Powering on: When t he 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 o n ; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. LED3 LED4 Battery Power Button (Built

- in Battery Power Indicator) LED2 LED1 Battery Level Indicator

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. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant

. 

### 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. T he following is a description of the indicators.

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

: The LED is light off

C harging process LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery level 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% F ull charged
D ischarging process LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% <0%
B attery life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery life 90 %~100%

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### 4 . 5 Correct B attery Usage Notes 1. N ever plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is power ed on. 2. The battery should be charg ed in an environment that is between 0 °C to 40 °C , and be discharg ed in an environment that is between

- 20 °C to 50 °C

. B oth charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 3. It’s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thorou ghly 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. U sers should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling
proc edure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level. 4. F or long term storage please p lace the battery with only a 40~50% capacity in a strong battery box securely. W e recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. The capacity should be varie d in such a cycle ( 40%~50% )

— 0%

— 100%

— ( 40%~50% )

. 5. It’s suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharg ed you r current battery over 300 times. Please completely discharge a batter y prior to disposal

. 6. It’s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 7. Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non

- flammable surface such as concrete and never near any flammable materials. 9. S afety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER.

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## 5 Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedure s prior to the first flight. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which cause s abnormal compass data and lead s to
poor flight performance or even flight failure . Regular calibration of the 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. ( 2 ) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cell ular phones. ( 3 ) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormal ly

. 

### 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.



### 5 .3 When Recalibration is required ( 1 ) When Compass D ata 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 of the ai rcraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass

. ( 4 ) E vident drifting occurs in flight , i.e. the aircraft doesn ’ t fly in straight lines.

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## 6 Flight 6 .1 Flying Environment 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 ) D O 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 buildi ngs or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass. ( 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 ) N ever 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 stick s simultaneously. The same CSC is used to
st op the motors

.

F igure 6

- 1 

### 6 .3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicator s facing you . 2. T urn on the remote controller

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

. 4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly / Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command. 5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground

. R efer to < Remote Contr oller 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

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place and the aircraft will descend steadily. 7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 second s to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to middle position after the motors have stopped.

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 in to Failsafe mode , refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. ( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blink ing red slowly or rapidly during flight . R efer 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 temp erature. 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 tak eoff 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 . T he flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. T he following situations w ould make the aircraft fail to receiv e a signal from the remote controller and enter Fa ilsafe mode: ( 1 ) The remote controller is power ed off. ( 2 ) The remote controller is power ed on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in t he PHANTOM 2 Assistant )

. ( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective co mmunication 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 different ly depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it i s in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) mode. Ready to Fly (non

- GPS)

---- Automatic l anding 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 g o h ome and land The flight control system will automatic ally control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land.

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Figure 6

- 2 ( 1 ) I n a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS 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. Q uickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more w ill 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. T he 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 if using iOSD module. Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure

Position of Switch S1 Position

- 1 Position

- 2 Position

- 3 (No triggering the Failsafe)
How to regain control When the S1 switch is switched to Position

- 1,

toggle the S1 switch to any other position once to regain control

. I f remote controller ’s signal is recovered, control is returned back to the pilot. R egain control as soon as signal is

recover ed.

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### 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 batter y 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 rapidl y, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to desce nd 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 th reshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto

- landing. Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pu sh ing up on the throttle stick

. ( 1 ) Remember to fly your P HANTOM 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 l imits

. In Ready to Fly status, height, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) status, only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m.

(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compl iant 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 comp ly with these rules too , before using the PHANTOM 2

. (2) Users in Mainland China can refer to 民用航空空域使用办法

. 

### 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.

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- 3 Figure 6

- 4
Ready to Fly

Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator
Max Height The flight height is restricted to fly

under the max height. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius The flight distance is restricted to fly

within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached. Rapid red flashings when close to the Max radius limit.

Ready to Fly(non

- GPS) Flight Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator

Max Height The flight height is restricted to fly

under the minor height between the Max height and 120m. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators.

(1) 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 http://www.dji.com/fly

- safe/category

- mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B.

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Ready to Fly
Airspace Limits Rear LED Flight Indicator

A Orange Motors will not start.

If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will automatically descend and land then stop its motors. B Yellow If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly

(non

- GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edge d

.

C Green No restrictions of flight, but the Phantom will not enter

Category A, the aircraft can fly free, but it will not enter Airspace B through Boundary b & d. Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely, but it will not enter into Airspace A through Bou ndary a. D Blue No restrictions. None.

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Semi

- automatic descent : All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the S1 switch. (1) When flying in the airspace (A/B/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 l ines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

### 6. 8 Conditions of Flight Limits In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. The following table demonstrates all the cases( √ : available; × :unavailable ). All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously.
Phantom mode Flight Status Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius Ready to Fly √ √ √ Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) × √ ×

Naza

- M mode
Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius

GPS ≥ 6 √ √ √

< 6 × √ ×

ATTI. ≥ 6 √ √ ×

< 6 × √ ×

Manual ≥ 6 × × ×
< 6 × × × 

### 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 pr oduct, 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.

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## 7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 7. 1 Install ing Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistant Install ing and run ning on Windows 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. N ext, r un the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software.
T he i nstaller in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 bit)).

Install ing and run ning 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 ’ t allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store.

4. L ocate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, p ress 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 the n software will launch

. 5. After the first successful launch, directly lau nching of the software can be achieved by double

- clicking the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad.

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Installer in DMG format supports only Mac OS X 10.6 or above. Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are e xactly the same. The Assistant pages appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example. 

### 7 .2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC 1. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2 , then c onnect 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 and communication indicator is blinking

. 3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration page s . 4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page.

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( 1 ) Users should not enable the Naza

- M function before finishing Advanc ed Flight Maneuvers procedure in the " PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide”. If the Naza

- M mode is enabled, users can switch the control mode between ATTI. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode , and access the advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED loca ted on the rear frame arms will display Naza

- M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicator s . Do not enable the Naza

- M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. ( 2 ) You can change to the P hantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza

- M mode

. This operation will disable the N aza - M mode and enable P hantom 2 mode

. All parameters will be returned to factory settings

. 

### 7 . 3 F irmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 Please re fer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install d river and PHANTOM RC Assistant , and then follow the procedure s 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 [ U pgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version

. I f not, click the relative links to upgrade. 3. Be su re to wait until the Assistant shows “finished”. Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 seconds. Once completed, t he firmware is up to date.

( 1 ) 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.

F irmware upgradable items: ( 1 ) Main Controller ( 2 ) P330CB (Main Board) ( 3 ) Receiver ( 4 ) Gimbal C MU ( 5 ) Gimbal IMU ( 6 ) Battery 

### 7 .4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller

.

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1. Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro

- USB port on the bottom of it. 2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller , and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a Micro

- USB cable. DO NOT disconn ect 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 and communication indicator is blinking

. 4. Finish c onfiguration in the [ Main ] page. 5. Finish upgrade in the [ Info ] page if necessary

.

M ain P age of the 2.4G Hz Remote Controller

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## 8 Appendix 8. 1 Specification s 

## A ircraft O perating environment temperature

- 10 °C to 50 °C P ower consumption 5.6W S upported Battery DJI Intelligent battery W eight (including the battery) 1000g Take

- off W eight ≤ 1300g Hovering Accuracy ( Ready to Fly ) Vertical: 0.8m ; Horizontal: 2.5m Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s Max Tilt Angle 35° Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2 m/s Max Flight Speed 15 m/s (Not Recommended) W heelbase 350mm 

## 2.4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM Communication Distance ( open area ) 1000m Receiver Sensitivity ( 1%PER )

- 9 7 dBm W orking Current/Voltage 1 2 0 mA@ 3.7 V Built

- in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh 

## DJ I Intelligent Battery T ype 3S LiPo Battery C apacity 5200mAh , 11.1V Charging Environment R ange 0 °C to 40 °C Discharging Environment R ange - 20 °C to 50 °C



### 8 . 2 LED Flight Indicators Description A ircraft in Normal status 

### D escriptions Power On Self

- Test Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up Ready to Fly Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) 

### Aircraft in abnormal status 

### W arnings and errors Remote Controller Signal Lost 1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

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- magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration.

* U sers can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors.

# EXHIBIT B

## Communication System Description: Two

‐ way communications will be achieved using the remote controller for UAS. The Phantom’s remote controller (PRC) can communicate with 2.4 GHz frequency level and the maximum distance of operational radius is about 1 kilometer in an open area. Receiver’s sensitivity of signals is at range about ‐ 97dBm and battery power (4 AA batteries) requires 100 mA@6V. The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration. Operational details using Mode 2 stick are available at the following table.
Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft Direction Operation Details Left Stick (throttle stick): Up and Down Upward and Downward The throttle stick controls the aircraft 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 if the sticks are centered. Pushing the throttle stick above the centered (neutral position will result in the aircraft taking off. It is recommended that the user pushes the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected ascent. Left Stick (yaw stick): Left and Right Left and Right The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder. Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter clockwise. Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clockwise. If the stick and the aircraft will rotate clockwise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will always fly in the same direction. The command stick controls the rotating angular velocity of the aircraft. Increasing movement of the command stick results in faster aircraft rotation velocity. Right Stick(pitch stick): Forward and Backward Front and Back tilt The pitch stick controls the aircraft’s front & back tilt.

## Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly forward. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is entered. Increasing movement of the command stick will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum is 35 degree) and faster flight velocity. Right Stick (roll stick) Left and Right tilt The roll stick controls the aircraft left & right tilt. 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. Increasing movement of the command stick will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum is 35 degree) and faster flight velocity. Position Lock S1 on the right Position 1, Position 2, Position 3 S1 is for compass calibration. Toggle the S1 switch from position 1 to position 3 and back to position 1, 5 times or more to enter into compass calibration mode. Users can configure position 3 (bottom position) of the S1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant software. Position Lock S2 on the left Off, Course Lock, Home

‐ point lock S2 is the Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) function can be enabled in the Assistant software when in Naza

‐ M mode. Only use the IOC function after you are familiar with flying.

## Slide lever on the back Gimbal position control Slide Lever controls the pitch of the H3

‐ 2D gimbal. The position of slide lever determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal level. Slide the lever left to make the gimbal pitch down up to a 90 degree position. Slide the lever right to pitch up to 0 degree position resulting in gimbal being at a horizontally level orientation.

# EXHIBIT C

# Standard Operating Procedures: Air Vehicle

I. POLICY The unmanned aerial system is a tool to conduct drought monitoring via aerial videography and image processes. While aircraft operations afford specific mission capabilities that make use of an unmanned aerial system advisable in some tactical operations, there are limitations that may hamper flexibility.

II. DEFINITIONS a. Air Vehicle (AV): the system purchased by Ryu Engineering and Company (REC) including the multi-rotor aircraft, Ground Control Station (GCS), and associated peripherals. b. Ground control station (GCS): Consists of the operator control unit (OCU), ground data terminal (GDT) and associated cables and antennas. This GCS provides the interface between the Pilot in Command (PIC) and the air vehicle (AV). c. Ground Data Terminal (GDT): Contains all the necessary equipment for the communication links between the air vehicle (AV) and the operator control unit (OCU) for both data and video. Also contains a Global Positioning System (GPS) to enable the operator to determine the system’s location. d. Operator Control Unit (OCU): consists of the control transmitter or computer that is used to make changes to the aircraft position and altitu de and the data/video transmitted by the air vehicle (AV). e. Payload: The amount of equipment carried by the aircraft. Typically divided between command and control communications (radio receiver antenna) and video (camera, transmitter).

# f. Pilot-In-Command (PIC): The person directly responsible for all operations including safety of the air vehicle (AV) as described by Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) 91.3. g. Observer: The observer is responsible for visual observation and safety of the air vehicle (AV) while in flight. h. Liaison: A person who interacts with incident personnel to avoid distracting the PIC and observer from their duties.

III. ORGANIZATION a. Equipment The air vehicle (AV) and all related equipment will be stored and available for missions as needed. b. TEAM COMPLIMENTThe air vehicle (AV) team will be operated by a team of at least two staff members (pilot-incommand and observer). Each member will be assign ed a specific role prio r to flight. Additional team members may be needed for complex missions.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS Air vehicle (AV) pilot must be a certificated airmen who have completed training, checking, currency, and recency of experience requirements as approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This generally includes simulator flight, a knowledge test of federal aviation regulations, safety, maintenance of th e aircraft, and a proficiency test in the AV.
V. DUTIES

# a. Pilot in command (PIC): The PIC will functio n as the team leader and operator of the air vehicle (AV). The PIC will be ultimately responsi ble for the operation and solely responsible for input of commands/piloting of the AV in fli ght. The PIC will be responsible for the GCS assembly, Flight preparation, post flight and storag e. All flights will be documented in a flight log book. Additionally the PIC will de signate specific individuals to fill crew roles as needed. b. Observer: the observer will maintain a visual ob servation of the air vehicle (AV) while it its flight and alert the PIC of any c onditions (obstructions, terrain, st ructures, air traffic, weather, etc.), which may affect the safety of a flight. Additional the observer will be responsible for all aviation related communications required by FARs . To accomplish this effectively, the observer should be in close proximity to the PIC to ensure instant relaying of information. Direct radio communication with crew is acceptable based on conditions. Additional observers maybe
necessary. c. Liaison Officer: The liaison will be the conduit for information between the crew and the operations branch. Radio connection can be utilized between crew. The liaison officer will facilitate data and imagery obtained by the ai r vehicle (AV) to the operations branch.

VI. CALL-OUT PROCEDURES a. County Communications (dispatch) will page the duty officer. The duty officer will gather facts and decide if a response is warranted. b. Responder travels to the incident will norm ally be class 3 (non-e mergency) unless rare conditions warrant an upgraded status. c. The PIC will be the sole decisi on maker to operate a flight or te rminate a flight before mission objectives are met. Decisions are contingent on several factors including the ability of the air

# vehicle (AV) team to operate in a safe environmen t, physical features of the area, obstructions, terrain, other aircraft, and weather. d. Aircraft must be used for safety of responder related missions. Routine law enforcement, surveillance or tracking of person(s) or property is not permitted at any time.

VII. SAFETY OF OPERATION a. The safety of air vehicle (AV) operations (inc luding persons and property) is the responsibility of the entire team. AV team members should bring to the attention of other members any condition which they feel is a safety concern. b. Except as required by the mission, all air vehicle (AV) team members will ensure no persons are in the vicinity of the AV during operations, and avoid flying over persons or vehicles. c. Under no circumstances shall the air vehicle (AV) be utilized over large gatherings of people, as a chase vehicle or operated from a moving vehicle. d. Except for the purpose of training or with department supervisor approval, only agency personnel who meet the requirements set forth in Section IV. Will be permitted to act as a team member. e. Air vehicle (AV) members will comply with the AV operator manual, warnings, limitations, placards, and/or checklists at all times unless an emergency dictates otherwise. f. PIC is authorized to evaluate, accept or decline any mission or portion thereof for the safety of operations. g. All AV flights will be conducted in Day/Visual Meteorological conditions only. h. All team members will be familiar with the Section 333 and any attachments which relate to the operation of the AV and comply with the same.

# j. Flight locations are limited by the Section 333. k. No flight above 400 feet above the ground. l. Do not operate in a manner or location that would endanger persons or property on the ground.

VIII. NORMAL OPERATIONS a. Operations area i. The area selected by the air vehicle (AV) team should be secure if possible. The site selected and utilized should be restricted to th e personnel involved in operations. ii. The area should be evaluated for adequate space and clearances in order to assemble, launch, operate and recover the AV. iii. Attention should be given to overhead obstacles and obstructions that may pose a risk to the AV during operations. iv. Flames, smoke, heat, clouds, hazardous materials, and water from hoses are very likely to cause instability in the aircraft, melt/warp blades, cause damage or crash. Avoid hazardous conditions. b. AIR VEHICE (AV) ASSEMBLY AND USE i. The AV will be assembled on site by the team according to manufacturer instructions and guidelines. ii. Determine an acceptable method for Operations to view live or recorded imagery. iii. Imagery obtained by equipment is the property of the home agency. Follow department policies regarding images, including release or storage of imagery for investigations and/or social or other media.
c. BATTERIES

# Only manufacturer approved batteries and charging units will be used. When possible, fully charged batteries will be used. The aircraft will land as soon as practical when low battery alerts are received. Be aware the aircraft will automatically seek to land when batteries reach a critically low level. d. PRE-FLIGHT i. A pre-flight check will be completed according to the manufacturers and/or FAA checklist. ii. Components should be checked to ensure corr ect operations and security to the craft.
e. COMMUNICATIONS i. All radio communications required by the FAA will be complied with. ii. Communications with air vehicle (AV) team members during operations will be limited to operationally necessary communications to minimize disruptions to AV team members. iii. The AV should not be operated in connection with special circumstances before verifying with an appropriate subject matter expert (bomb squad, hazmat, electronic counter measures, etc.). f. FLIGHT OPERATIONS i. The air vehicle (AV) shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and applicable FAA and department limitations and restrictions. ii. Care shall be taken in the operation of the AV to avoid overflying persons and property that could result in injury or damage whenever possible. iii. A copy of the Section 333 approval letter and manufacturers documents shall be present when flights are conducted. iv. The lost link response shall be set to the rally point and to the maximum altitude set in accordance with the altitude limit of the Section 333.

# v. For all operations, the observer shall utilize a distance from the AV that will adequately permit them to maintain a visual observation on the AV. vi. All team members will comply with all limitations, restrictions and requirements as enumerated in the Section 333. g. POST-FLIGHT PROCEDURES A post-flight check of the air vehicle (AV) w ill be completed according to the manufacturer recommendations. The AV should be prepared for redeployment or disassembly and storage. h. DOCUMENTATION i. The PIC shall be responsible for completing the log book following each flight. Each flight will be listed to include date, location, mission, crew (including PIC and observer). This information is used for maintenance, proficiency and reporting/documentation to the FAA.

IX. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency procedures in the manufacture’s operations manual shall be followed for all air vehicle (AV) operations. a. LOSS OF AIR VEHICLE (AV) FLIGHT CONTROL (Lost link) The AV lost link procedures shall be set for 15 seconds to the rally point response which shall automatically cause the AV to climb to its ceiling altitude and return to and land at the launch site. If positive control of the AV cannot be maintained and the AV is leaving the operation area or the AV poses a risk to life and/or property, the PIC will attempt an engine kill command. b. LOSS OF VISUAL CONTACT If visual contact with the air vehicle (AV) is lost, the PIC shall command the aircraft into a hover mode and the observer shall try to re-establish visual contact. If visual contact cannot be re-

# established within a reasonable amount of time (determined by the PIC) then lost link procedures shall be executed.
c. LOSS OF GPS SIGNAL Should the air vehicle (AV) loose GPS signal during autonomous operations, the PIC must immediately command the AV into manual mode and land as soon as practical. If positive control of the AV cannot be maintained and the AV is leaving the operation area or the AV poses a risk to life and/or property, the PIC will issue an engine kill command. d. LOSS OF AIR VEHICLE (AV) POWER (Engine failure)/AV crash In the case of engine failure or crash, the AV team members will immediately attempt to locate the AV, access the scene for injuries, and render first aid as necessary. A crash report must be completed as soon as possible in cluding proper notification.

X. STORAGE/TRANSPORTATION a. The air vehicle (AV) and support equipment should be kept in appropriate containers for timely portability and deployment. b. Prior to transporting for deployment, a team member will ensure all necessary gear is loaded using the equipment checklist.

XI. MISSION READINESS a. In order to ensure mission readiness, the foll owing considerations shall be adhered to: i. The air vehicle (AV) and related components shall be stored together in approved containers.

# ii. Batteries shall be cycled through a charger a minimum of once a month or as recommended by the manufacturer. All batteries will be clearly labeled and documented. Batteries will be replaced as needed. XII. INCIDENTS/ACCIDENTS (Crash) a. During an incident/accident, efforts will be focused on: i. Minimizing risk to life ii. Care for the injured iii. Protection of property b. NOTIFICATIONS i. The following notifications will be made as soon as practical: 1. Contact emergency personnel (fire rescue) if necessary ii. Notify FAA and/or National Transportation Safety Board if: 1. Any persons are injured related to the aircraft. 2. Any damage to property related to the aircraft.
c. INVESTIGATION i. Initial investigation will be conducted by su pervisory personnel using an accident/incident investigation form, diagrams and photographs. ii. Follow up investigations may be needed.

XIII. DAMAGE Any damage to the air vehicle (AV) or its support system shall be reported immediately to a supervisor. Any damage to the AV or equipment that renders the system as inoperable shall be

# labeled (red tag) so as to be observable. The AV or its equipment will not be operated if unairworthy.

XIV. MAINTENANCE a. Minor issues in the field (e.g. tightening loose screws, replacing antennas, changing pods, etc.). are allowed by trained PIC/Observers. b. It may be necessary to return the aircraft to the manufacturer or authorized/licensed repair facility.

XV. TRAINING/PROFIENCY a. Initial training will be accomplished by REC’s instructor pilots who have completed a training course established for that purpose. b. Recurrent training will be cond ucted on a regular basis for all crew. The intent is to have crew maintain currency and prepared for missions. c. Proficiency requires three (3) take-off and landing events within the last 90 days to act as PIC. If a pilot is not current, they must complete pr oficiency before being allowed to operate as PIC for missions. Training is allowed if the pilot is not proficient. d. Training will take place at designated sites.