### Bruce Pogosaew, Tucson AZ - Section 333 Exemption Petition page 1 of 10



### January 9, 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91. 407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)



### Dear Sir or Madam, I, Bruce Pogosaew, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C. F.R. 11, to request that I, Bruce Pogosaew, an owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be ex empted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that I, Bruce Pogosaew, may operate my small ultra lightweight unm anned aircraft system (“UAS”) in commercially regulated airspace by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”). As described herein I, Bruce Pogosaew, have experience in flying hobby helicopters and planes for recreational purpo ses for the past eighteen (18) years. I have flown small and large remote control (RC) gas and electr ic aircraft models for those eighteen (18) years without incident and pledge my conti nued commitment to safety on all future flights. Following exemption and approval by the FAA, I, Bruce Pogosaew, will primarily use my hobby grade quad-copter 1 

### and fixed wing 2 

### UAS equipped with cameras for the following applications: aerial videogr aphy/cinematography to enhance academic community awareness for individuals and co mpanies unfamiliar with the geographical layout of the metro Tucson and surrounding ar eas; augmentation of real estate listing videos; and the creation of visual and topogr aphy layout videos for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions for state and local agency’s, education, agricultural inspections and building and construction zone inspections.

1 Appendix A - Bixler 2 Operator Manual 2 Appendix B - Quad-Copter Operator Manual

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### My, Bruce Pogosaew’s, exem ption request would permit the operation of ultra lightweight, unmanned (i.e. piloted by remote control) UAS’s for the development of community and government use videos, per missible within property boundaries for individual homeowners and within in tightly c ontrolled, limited airspaces predetermined in areas away from the general public, airpor ts, heliports and vehicula r traffic. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophe. With that in mind, I, Bruce Pogoa ew, have personally installed safety protocols and controls 6 

### to avoid and prevent public hazard, as well as any catastrophic manned aircraft hazard. Furthermore, it is my intent to assist future FAA safety protocols and regulations exclusive to light weight UAS's for specific video and photography usage by sharing information with the FAA as I, Bruc e Pogosaew, record flight data and other pertinent information gained throu gh permitted flight operations.

In addition, granting my, Bruce Pogosaew’s , exemption request will comply with the Secretary of Transportation’s (FAA Administrator’s) instructions to not only integrate UAS's into the national airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's] in the nat ional airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real estate/Realtor purposes, educational videos, Search and Rescue, land/trusts inspections, and structure inspections, to aid state and loca l agency’s. Further I, Bruce Pogosaew, will conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA. For the reasons stated below, I, Bruce Pogosaew, respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing me to oper ate ultra lightweight, remote controlled UAS’s to aid academic community awareness, to benefit/sti mulate attraction to the metro Tucson area and to enhance personal and public video f eeds. A grant that will ultimately allow UAS’s to play a more positive role in our local community by increasing employment opportunities, heightening security measures and decreasing government expenditures by reducing the need for heavier manned aircraft, containing costly, combustible fuel- a potential public hazar d in and of itself.

6 Appendix F - Personal Protocols and Controls

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I. Contact Information: Bruce Pogosaew FPV CATALOG, LLC 7432 E Placita Del Espiritu Tucson, AZ 85715 Office: (520) 495-4674 Mobile: (520) 271-9630
Email: service@FPVCATALOG.com

II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which Bruce Pogosaew Requests Exemption are: 14 CFR 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.; 14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b).

III. The Extent of relief Bruce Pogosa ew Seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such
Relief: I, Bruce Pogosaew, submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§ 331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, Bruce Pogosaew, contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other flight operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned airc raft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public’s interest to do so . My, Bruce Pogosaew’s, ultra lightweight UAS meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefore the integration of my ultra light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. I would like to operate my ultra lightweight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all related UAS aerial video and photography. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate safely in our national airspace system. Consider ations include: The weight, size, speed and overall capabilities of the UAS's; Whether the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populat ed areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a).

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### Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for me, Bruce Pogosaew. My UAS’s utilize four (4) or less rotating propellers for balance, control and stability. My UAS’s are equipped with the follo wing via video and data telemetry : 1)Altimeter 2) Attitude indicator 3) Ground Speed indicator 4) Magnetic compass 5) Heading indicator 6) Vertical speed indicator 7) Course deviation indicator 8) Radio magnetic indicator 9) GPS location 10) Fuel consumption and Fuel Left with approximate time. 11) Loiter and circle mode. 12) Auto safety or RTL ( Return To Launch) 13) Auto landing technology. Each UAS weighing less than seven (7) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); Including camera(s) with or without gimbal (a camera stabilizer). I, Bruce Pogosaew, considers safety as fore most with each flight. My small unmanned aircraft is designed to hover in place, circle in a specific place or loiter( figure 8 flight) via GPS and can be operated in winds up to 17. 379 knots (20mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of financial loss I will not fly in winds exceeding 13 knots (15 mph). Built in safety systems include a GPS mode that allows my UAS to hover/circle in place
or land when radio controls are released. With six (6) modes to choose from, I will fl y with the modes safest to complete the
videos for aerial videography/photography and have t he ability to choose the safest, most reliable and stable mode to prevent acci dent and hazard. When pilot communication is lost, UAS is designed slowly descend to point of takeoff and or to land at point of
launch. With an onboard flight controller - APM2.5, it has the capabilities of geofencing 4 

### which will prevent the craft from exceeding a set altitude or distance. No matter
what causes the craft to breach those boundaries - the craft is forced back within the boundary limits via the on board controller and wil l take over the craft to keep it within those set boundary lines and allow the pilot to regain control once the craft is within
those boundaries. I, Bruce Pogosaew, will not operate my UAS near airports, hospitals nor police heliports, and do not operate near areas w here general public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on location, c onditions and weather. I am constantly on alert for any manned airc raft (police/medical helicopt ers, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to t he nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I suspect manned aircraft may

4 Appendix D - Computerized Control Boards

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approach near my location. My UAS’s are capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and is flown only within my line of sight, as the remote control pilot. Utilizing battery power rather than
combustible I, Bruce Pogosaew, will not operate my UAS near airports, hospitals nor police heliports, and do not operate near areas where general public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on location, conditions and weather. I am constantly on alert for any manned aircraft (police/medical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I suspect manned aircraft may approach near my location. My UAS’s are capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and is flown only within my line of sight, as the re mote control pilot. Utilizing battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between three (3) to fifteen (15) minutes, with an altitude under one hundred fifty (150) feet. Six (6 )Smart Mode includes safe circle for operation, position hold, self-leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and safety control to return home or land in the event of communication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS. See Appendix A, and C -Operator Manual. I, Bruce Pogosaew, utilize a fresh fully charged battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is eight (8) to twelve (30) minutes as tested. I do not operate my UAS at or below manufacture recommend minimum charge levels for operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of
control or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in taking risk that may cause a crash, that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft, and have no desire to lose an investment. I have clocked numerous practice flights in remote areas as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics of this specific UAS's performance under different temperature and weather conditions. I also practice computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time. All for the sake of safety. I, Bruce Pogosaew, am extremely cautious when operating of my UAS/ultra light weight unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. Bruce Pogosaew’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to the general public or national security.

IV. How Bruce Pogosaew’s Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole: Aerial videography for geographical awareness, education, search and rescue, land management, structure inspections and for real estate marketing has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small budget companies, average homeowners and property owners the expense of such aerial videography is cost prohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense. Depriving non-luxury owners and lowe r budget companies from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic crash that the Tucson community has experienced in the past with military aircraft and medical helicopter crashes within the city of Tucson. Each resulting in loss of life.

1 Appendix A - Bixler 2 Operator Manual 2 Appendix B - Quad-C opter Operator Manual 3 Appendix C - Transmitter Control ler Manual

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Each with combustible fuel that exploded and burned on impact. Police helicopters have made emergency hard landings within city limits. My, Bruce Pogosaew's, UAS poses no such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public. Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate commercially flown UAS's into the nationa l airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting my, Bruce Pogosaew’s, exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the geographical benefits in and around the metro Tucson area. My ultra light weight UAS is battery powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence of my ultra light weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public. The public’s interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra lightweight UAS's. Permitting me, Bruce Pogosaew, to immediately fly within national air space furthers economic growth. Granting my exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact for the metro Tucson and surrounding community for companies looking to relocate or build around the Tucson metro area as well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and geographical awareness. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the community. V. Reasons Why Bruce Pogosaew’s Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety Or How The Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing
Rule: My, Bruce Pogosaew’s, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the reasons stated permitting me, Bruce Pogosaew, to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the innovation and implementation of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety protocols for Realtors, land and structured owners. For development in cooperation with the FAA. In addition I, Bruce Pogosaew, submit the following representations of enhancements to current aerial videography and photography: My UAS’s weigh less than seven (7) pounds complete with a small ultra-light weight high quality GoPro 3+ Black camera; Mobius camera or similar; I only operate my UAS below 200 feet (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012); My UAS only operate for 3-15 minutes per flight; I land my UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery

power; I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight; and have live video feed for a secondary pilot to monitor video recording;

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### My UAS’s have a GPS controlled main frame- a flight safety feat ure whereby it hovers or circles and then lands at the GPS takeoff point if communication with the remote control pilot is lost; I actively record and analyze flight data through the APM ma in frame and other sources of information to constantly update and enhance safety protocols; I only operate in reasonably safe environment that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, el evated lights, airports and actively populated areas; I conduct extensive preflight inspecti ons and protocol, during which safety carries primary importance; I always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation; and, I have procedures in place to abort flight s in the event of safety breaches or potential danger. My, Bruce Pogosaew’s, safety protocols provi de a level of safety e qual to or exceeding existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national airspace system, helicopters ar e the primary means of aerial video and photography for community awareness real estate, structured inspections, land management and search and rescue While the sa fety record of such helicopters is remarkably astounding, there has been local incid ent involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a battery power ed ultra lightweight UAS. First, the potential lo ss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and I only operates my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations. Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions is greatly diminished. Third, t he small size and extreme maneuv erability of my UAS allow me to remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely. Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture amazing images, my UAS need not be so clos e to the objects they are focused on through the technology and use of post editing software allo wing pan and zoom. Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization/competency and will continue to operate at a nd above current safety levels. VI. A Summary The FAA May Pub lish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworth iness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificat es, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness cert ificates in relation to FAR §91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my, Bruce Pogosaew’s, UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my UAS meets (and exceeds) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act.
The FAA is authorized to exem pt aircraft from the airworth iness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit t he FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weigh t, size, speed, maneuverab ility and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My, Bruce Pogos aew’s, current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each of the elements.

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14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined.

The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827.

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a bar ometric sensor or controled GPS “geofencing”

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by me, Bruce Pogosaew.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to certain specifications. My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that minimal lettering requirement. Regardless, I will mark its UASs in the largest possible lettering by placing the word “EXPERIMENTA L” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29 (f) so that I the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see the markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation through Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non-commercial operations. I, Bruce Pogosaew, can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved by current Regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or passengers. Further, while helpful, a pilot license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks attended to the operation of my UAS is far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61, et seq. Thus, allowing me, Douglas Trudeau, to operate my UAS meet and exceed current safety levels in relation to 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS will never operate at an altitude greater than 200 AGL; safely below the standard of 400 AGL. I, Bruce Pogosaew, will however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a level of safety at leas t equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of my UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

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

### 10 Appendix E - Safety/Flight Manual

The above-cited Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators to “have [the] aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter. . . .”These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not, therefore, apply to my, Bruce Pogosaew's, UAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect my UAS before and after each flight. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Ma nuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my, Bruce Pogosaew’s, UAS meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation
of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft f light manual in the ai rcraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved. In summary, Bruce Pogosaew seeks an exemption from the following Regulations:14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. §91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. §91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a )(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b)

to commercially operate my, Bruce Pogosaew's, small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in community awareness, education, structural inspection land management, search and rescue and real estate operations, and to develop economic platforms for the aforementioned to

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enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate, rebuild, reevaluate and to find in the
metro Tucson area.

Currently, the aforementioned aerial videography/photography relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risk to the public. Granting my, Bruce Pogosaew’s, request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft do not contain pot entially explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than conventional video and photographic aircraft with much less flight time.

Further, I operate at lower altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established airfields. I, Bruce Pogosaew, have been informally analyzing and recording flight information and will compile safety protocols and the implementation of a flight operations manual for usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight. Formal collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel on board my, Bruce Pogosaew’s, UAS and therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury is significantly diminished. My, Bruce Pogosaew’s, operation of my UAS, weighing less than seven (7) pounds and travelling at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level of safety as that achieved under current FARs. Accordingly I, Bruce Pogosaew, respectfully request that the F AA grant my exemption request and am willing to cooperate in sharing information to benef it the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large.

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce Pogosaew FPV Catalog, LLC 7432 E Placita Del Espiritu Tucson, AZ 85715

# Appendix A

Bixler 2 Operator Manual

# INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a 3DR Plane!



# CONTENTS 1 Fuselage 2 Right wing 3 Left wing
4 Horizontal stabilizer
5 Vertical stabilizer
6 Carbon fiber bar



### 6 

# 3DR Plane

1

2

3 4 51 Audio/video (AV) cable 2 AV receiver power cable
3 AV receiver antenna
4 AV receiver 5 AV transmitter battery (air) 6 AV receiver battery (ground) 7 Telemetry module (ground) 8 Telemetry antenna (ground) 9 Propeller
10 Servo horn screws
11 Ailerons Y cable
12 Micro-USB cable
13 USB extension cable 14 Wing screws 15 Main battery 16 Adhesive Velcro squares

1 Telemetry (air)

2 Power module
3 AV transmitter

4 Camera
5 GPS module 6 Air speed sensor 7 AV transmitter power connector 8 On-screen display board

9 APM 10 Input connectors 

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3 5

6

7 8

10 11 12 13

14 15



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16



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2 5

6

7 9

10 

### 3 4

8Bixler Assembly Manual Please refer to the assembly manual included with your plane to install main wings, stabilizers, and other parts of the plane’s frame. Use the Y-cable to connect the aileron cables from the left and right wings.



# WIRING APM OUTPUTS

Connect the servo and electronic speed controller (ESC) wires to APM’s outputs pins in the order indicated below. Connect the white wire to the S pin (top row), the red wire to the + pin (center row), and the black wire to the - pin (bottom row).

Elevator

Ailerons Throttle Rudder

Connect the wires from the APM inputs to the signal pins on your RC receiver. The wires are labeled with the channel they
should connect to.

Connect the black wire to a ground pin on the receiver, and connect the red wire to a power (five volts) pin on the receiver. 

# CONNECT RC RECEIVER

APM inputs wires

Connect inputs wires to RC receiver

Servo cables are labelled by type. Connect them to APM’s output pins as shown.Your plane is now fully assembled. For software downloads and flying instructions, please visit plane.ardupilot.com . Happy flying! 

# POWER WIRING Connect the power module’s yellow
XT60 connectors to the motor and main battery connectors. Connect the AV transmitter battery to the
red connector on the transmitter.

AV transmitter battery Main battery Motor power

connector

Power module and transmitter power connector



# BALANCING THE PLANE

Your plane’s center of gravity should be 71 mm from the leading edge. Please balance the plane at this point before flying, and move the main battery as necessary to achieve the correct center of gravity,



# MOUNT TELEMETRY AIR MODULE

Use the adhesive Velcro squares to mount the telemetry radio air module to the side of the fuselage where it has a clear view of the sky.Mission Planner is free, open-source software providing multiplatform configuration and full-featured waypoint mission scripting for
autonomous vehicles.

To install Mission Planner on your ground station computer (Windows only), visit ardupilot.com/downloads , select Mission Planner , and select sort by date (short link: goo.gl/Si5grC ). Select the most recent (top)
MissionPlanner - MSI (Microsoft installer package). 

## INSTALL SOFTWARE

After selecting the most recent MSI, read the safety information and select Download : Download

Open the downloaded file to run the Mission Planner Setup Wizard. Select the option to proceed if prompted with a security warning.

Mission Planner Setup Wizard will automatically install
the correct device
drivers. Device Driver Installation Wizard Mission Planner Downloads Screen



## Mission Planner (6) « Downloads

Sort by: Title | Hits | Date

■ MissionPlanner - ZIP - 1.2.62

■ MissionPlanner - MSI - 1.2.62

■ MissionPlanner - ZIP - 1.2.60

■ MissionPlanner - MSI - 1.2.60

■ MissionPlanner - ZIP - 1.2.61

■ MissionPlanner - MSI - 1.2.61 Sort by date.

Select top MSI to
download most
recent version.Mission Planner Setup Wizard

Mission Planner: Flight Data Screen Launch Mission Planner to explore the capabilities of your autonomous vehicle!

Mission Planner will notify you when an update is available; please always run
the most current version of Mission
Planner.



## CALIBRATE RADIO CONTROL

Mission Planner’s RC calibration utility teaches APM to work with your
RC transmitter. For more information on using Mission Planner or troubleshooting your installation, please visit planner.ardupilot.com

.Open Mission Planner. Connect APM to your computer using the provided micro-USB cable.

Windows will automatically install the correct drivers for APM. In Mission Planner, select the COM port for Arduino Mega , set the Baud rate

to 115200 , and select Connect

.

Turn on your transmitter, and ensure it is set to airplane mode (not helicopter mode). In Mission Planner, navigate to Initial Setup

, Mandatory Hardware , and Radio Calibration . Select Calibrate Radio

. Move the transmitter’s sticks and mode switches to all available positions until the red bars are set at the extremes for each control.
Select Click when Done to complete RC calibration. APM USB port

Connect APM to Mission Planner:

1 Select Arduino Mega.

2 Select 115200.

3 Select Connect. 

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3

1

2

3

4 5

6

1 Select Hardware.

2 Select Mandatory Hardware.

3 Select Radio Calibration. 4 Select Calibrate Radio.

5 Move transmitter sticks and switches to all positions.

6 Select Click when Done. Left Stick:

Right Stick:

To learn about utilizing your plane’s autonomous flight modes, designing missions, troubleshooting, multicopter safety, and more, please visit plane.ardupilot.com

. Mission Planner: Radio Calibration Screen

# Appendix B

Quad

‐ Copter Operator Manual

# Bumb lebee -S Manua l

使用前请仔细阅读此说明书。 Read the manual carefully before usin

. g it∅ 550mm 

### 展开状态: 参数 特点 F e a t h u r s:

折叠状态: 305mm

191mm

571mm

158mm 空机重量( : g 起飞重量( A l l W e i g h t ): 1200g 建议飞行载重量( P a y l o a d C a p a b i l i t y ): 200 ~ 500g 最大安全起飞重量( ): 1700g 电池要求 ( Cell Chemistry) : 11

. 1V 3S 2200uma/h~5500uma/h Li_poly 电池放电能力( Instant Discharge Capacity)>20C 飞行时间( Flight Time) :> 10 分钟

轴距( wheelbase) : 550mm 整机高度 ( height) : 306mm 折叠后长度( L ength Of After F o l d ) : 784mm 折叠后高度( H e i g h t Of After F o l d ) : 100mm 桨 Propeller : 1038*2pcs

, 1038P*2pcs

3512 无刷电机( B r u s h l e s s M o t o r ): 重量( W e i g h t ): 75g

KV : 930rpm / V 空载电流( N o _ l o a d C u r r e n t ): 0

. 7A/11.1V 无刷电子调速器 ( B r u s h l e s s E S C ): 20A * 4pcs Empty Frame Weight) 450

M a x i m u m G r o s s T a k e - O f f W e i g h t

兼容所有模型遥控器和接收机,建议使用6通道以上的遥控器和接收机。 可折叠设计,方便携带和运输。
C o m p a t i b l e w i t h a l l t h e R C d e v i c e s , w e r e c o m m e n d y o u t o u s e R C d e v i c e w i t h 6 c h a n n e l s o r m o r e f o r e x p a n s i o n .

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### B e f o r e F l i g h t :

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
1.Using the company products within the limits permitted by local laws and

regulations. the company is not responsible for any illegal activities.

2.The Bumblebee is an aeromodelling product only. Please strictly follow the

aeromodelling safe function rules, the company does not hold responsible for

any control over its operation or usage.

3.Model aircraft are not toys! Fly under professional guidance and strictly

follow instruction rules in this document. the company is not responsible for

consequences caused by improper install, wrong setting or operation.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

1. Familiarize yourself with fly environment and any obstacles. Identify any

potential hazards such as power lines, cars, people, etc.

2.Do not fly the aircraft when fatigued, drunk or your mental state has been

compromised which may cause an accident.

3.Stay away from wet areas. Do not fly in the rain or wet environments which

can cause device failure and probably lead to danger. Do not fly at night or

in windy conditions. 5. Do not fly alone during your preliminary flights. If you need help, please

enlist the aid of an experienced pilot before flying for the first time.

6. Prepare rescue tools such as cell phones or other communication devices

which should you need to call for help.

7. Please fly under safe take-off weight, do not overload the aircraft which can

lead to danger.

8. Ensure all the equipment operates correctly before flight and that there is

no transmitter interference or conflicts.

9. Do not touch any moving or powered parts. Do not try to catch the

quadcopter which has rotating motors or blades for example. Keep loose

clothing away from moving parts as they may get caught and could cause

physical harm.

10. Always throttle down to minimum before fly.

11. Remove the propellers when testing the remote device or motors operation.

Attach the propellers after you have tested that everything is working good

to prevent an accident.

12. Assemble the aircraft with accessories the company provides. the company is not

responsible for any consequence resulted from assembly with other

accessories or modifications. 4. Stay away from any fire resulting in damage of the electronic parts or others

such as the flight battery.INSPECTIONS BEFORE FLIGHT

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE AGING AND WORN PARTS, AND FLY WHEN THEY ALL

WORK WELL. PLEASE DO CHECK EVERY ASSEMBLY CAREFULLY BEFORE FLIGHT,

especially lapses in these parts will easily cause DANGER.

1. Check that the propellers are secured properly.

2. Check that the receiver is receiving a stable signal.

3. Check that the battery is secured tightly and the battery is fully charged.

4. Check that the receiver is attached correctly.

5. Check the antenna is assembled tightly enough.

6. Check that the brushless motor and brushless ESC are secured to the

airframe.

Before flight, please assemble receiver or connect ESC to FC as the company factory

defaults, if not, please DO CHECK the operations of Remote Control channels and

consistence of motor reactions.

FLIGHT CONTROL INSTRUCTION

1. Start: Set the throttle stick to the lowest then turn on the transmitter

.
Connect the flight battery then slowly apply the throttle until all motors

begin to run.

2. Stop: Move the throttle stick to the minimum. All motors should stop to

work in about one second. First cut off the Bumblebee then the RC powers

off. 3. Any emergency occurs when taking off or landing, please move the throttle

stick to the lowest position immediately to keep safe.

4. Flight control to the front, back, left and right is similar to the traditional RC

helicopters but each motion is controlled by a separate channel. Do not use

any channel mixing in your RC transmitter such as v-tail or swashplate

mixing etc.

START TO FLY

Power ON/OFF Operations: Before plugging in the quad you have to turn on the RC

and set the throttle stick to the lowest position. When powering of f, you have to cut

off the aircraft first then the RC powers off. Disorder in the on and off procedure will

cause an accident.

1. Place the aircraft on the ground. Put the throttle stick to the lowest position

then turn on the transmitter.

2. Connect the battery to the ESC board.

3. Start the Quad by applying power slowly with the throttle stick. When all the

motors rotate at a slow speed you can move the stick to check the X650

Value actions according to your operation.

4. If you can not calibrate the tilt on one side during your flight, please

connect Bumblebee to the PC and use the company configuration software to do

the calibration.

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### B e f o r e F l i g h t :

### 机身臂安装 F r a m e A r m a s s e m b l y :

Screw M 2 . 5 * 2 4

机身管固定座
A r m M o u n t

杯头内六角螺丝 M2.5*22 Screw M 2

. 5 防松螺母 L o c k N u t M

.

25 碳 管

C a r b o n t u b e 垫片
Washer

M 2 . 5防松螺母L o c k N u t 电调线
wire of ESC 电调线

w i r e of ESC 安装M 2 . 5 * 2 4的螺丝时,请注意避开里面的电调线, 以免碰伤电调线致使电调损坏。

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-Identify the parts carefully before installing 机身下板 Fuselage Lowerr Plate 杯头内六角螺丝
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 1 0

杯头内六角螺丝
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 1 0

M 2 . 5防松螺母
L o c k N u t M 2 . 5防松螺母

L o c k N u t M2

. 5 防松螺母
Lock Nut 半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝

半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝 半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝

半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝 杯头内六角螺丝
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 1 0

支撑管卡扣 T h e s u p p o r t p i p e b u c k l e 起落架固定块-左 Landing Gear Fixed block-left
起落架固定块 -右 Landing Gear Fixed block-right 

### 机身装配 M a i n F r a m e A s s e s b l y ( 1 ) :

机身上板 F u s e l a g e u p p e r P l a t e 机身下板 Fuselage Lower Plate

安装前请仔细辨认

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- 起落架固定块

- 左 Landing Gear Fixed block-left

注意安装方向
N o t i c e f a c e . 起落架固定块

- 右 Landing Gear Fixed block-right

### 机身装配 M a i n F r a m e A s s e s b l y ( 2 ) :

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- 半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝

杯头内六角螺丝
S o c k e t S c r e w M 3 * 2 8 半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝

杯头内六角螺丝
S o c k e t S c r e w M 3 * 2 8

机身上板 F u s e l a g e U p p e r P l a t e

直形卡扣 S t r a i g h t b u c k l e

弧形卡扣
C u r v e d b u c k l e 弧形卡扣
C u r v e d b u c k l e

尼龙垫片 Nylon washer 尼龙垫片 Nylon washer

尼龙垫片 Nylon washer

半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝 半圆
S o c k e t S c r e w M 2 . 5 * 6 头内六角螺丝

自锁螺母
Locker Nut

### 起落架安装 L a n d i n g G 

### e a r A 

### s s e m:b l y

3 5

6 7

1 2

1 4

3 5 6

7 7

4 4

1 起落架 2 起落架连接柱 3 圆头十字自攻螺丝 4 支撑管 Landing Gear Connector

S u p p o r t i n g Tu b e Landing Gear

Screw PA 2.5×10 5 6 7 硅胶套 

### 碳管胶塞 杯头内六角轴套螺丝 Plugs Silicon gel- Slipcover

Screw M3×12

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-1 .先将单边起落架向侧面分开 First please separate landing gear to another side

2 .把电池板组件卡在另一边的支撑杆上 Fixing component of the battery board on another support rod

3 .分开的起落架复位 Resetting the separated landing gear frame

4 .电池板组件另一边卡扣卡在另一支撑杆上 Fixing another component of the battery board on another

support rod 扎带 用扎带固定在电池板上

r i b b o n t i e d fixing upon the battery

board with a ribbon tied

电池 battery 电池板组件 Battery :

Assembly

BatteryB oard 电池板

半圆头内六角螺丝 Screw M2

. 5 * 12 半圆头内六角螺丝 Screw M2

. 5 * 12 M 2 . 5防松螺母
L o c k N u t

电池板卡扣 B a t t e r y b u c k l e 

### 电池板组件安装 Battery Mounting Assembly :

起落架横管安装 : The installation of landing gear cross tube

硅胶套 silicon gel- Slipcover

起落架横管 landing gear cross tube

硅胶套 silicon gel- Slipcover 2

1 3

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### 桨的安装 Propeller Installation :

S T 1 0 3 8 正桨 2 p c s S T 1 0 3 8 P 反桨 2 p c s

螺旋桨有正反之分,安装前请仔细辨认!
M1

、 M3 相同, M2

、 M4 相同。 There are difference of pros and cons in the propeller, please identify it carefully before installation ! M1

、 M3 is the same,
M2

、 M4 is the same too. 桨 Propeller 桨夹 Locker Propeller

无刷电机 Brushless Motor

螺旋桨必须贴紧电机,以保证四个螺旋桨的
高度一致性。

Close to motor to make
sure 4 blades in the same height. Motor Blade

用螺丝刀穿过桨夹上的孔来拧紧桨夹。

We recommend you use the driver to poke through the hole on
the locker for better tighten in case of any loose of the screw
during your flight. 桨夹必须拧紧,以免飞行时脱桨造成危险。建议 螺丝刀

Screw Driver 

### M2

M4 M3 M1

前 Fornt

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### 无桨通电测试 P o w e r - o n T e s t w i t h o u t P r o p e l l e r s :

电路安装完成后,请勿安装螺旋桨,进行 Bumblebee 无桨通电测

试。

1 将遥控器油门收到最小后打开遥控器开关。

2 Bumblebee 接通电源。

3 轻推油门。

4 观察四个电机启动是否顺畅,旋转方向是否正确。

a ) 如果电机没有启动或启动不畅,则将油门收到最小,断开

Bumblebee 的电源,检查电路和电机后重新测试,直到正

常。

b )如果旋转方向不正确,则将油门收到最小,断开 Bumblebee
电源,对调任意两条电机线,直到电机旋转方向都正确。

5 推动各操纵杆,观察电机的转速是否有变化。

6 测试完成,将油门收到最小,断开 Bumblebee 的电源。 After electronic parts installation

, DO N OT install the

propellers and follow in steps

. 1 Lowest the RC throttle then turn on the transmitter

. 2 Power on Bumb l ebee

. 3 Apply the throttle slowly

. 4 Note if four motors rotate sm oothly

a ) If motor does not r otate or not sm oothly enough

, please throttle down to the lowest t hen unplug

Bumb l ebee

. otors

Check on electronic circuit and m

to retest until it works fine

. b ) If not in the right direction

, lower the throttle to

m inim um and power off Bumb l ebee

. Swap any motor

wire of three connecting to the holes until i t works in

the right way

. 5 Poke all control sticks to observe motor rotation speed

changes or not

. 6 Throttle back to lowest and power off Bumb l ebee

.

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### 折叠方式 F o l d i n g M e t h o d :

支臂的折叠 F o l d i n g A r m :

1 .先取下电池板组件 First pletake of component as battery board 2 .沿箭头方向将起落架拉平 Along the arrow direction to

e v e n t h e l a n d i n g g e a r o u t 3 .起落架和支臂折叠后

A f t e r f o l d i n g o f l a n d i n g g e a r a n d r o t o r w i n g s 

### 起落架的折叠 The folding of landing gear : 571mm

158mm 305mm

191mm 电池板组件 b a t t e r y b o a r d c o m p o n e n t

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# Appendix C

Transmitter Control Manual

# Appendix D

Computerized Control Board

# Appendix F

Personal Protocols and ControlsProtocols and Controls

Bruce Pogosaew

, FPVCATALOG.llc, Tucson Arizona Page 1

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

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

implemented through pre

‐ flight preparation and during flight.

Pre

‐ Flight Protocol:

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

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

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

unmanageable/uncontrolled flight.

Check all GPS and Telemetry connections prior to flight

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

Consult Sky Vector aeronautical Charts (Skyvector.com)for airport vicinity and flight paths of possible air

traffic.

 Contact respective airport to advise of estimated flight time, estimated flight duration,

estimated elevation of flight, and any other pertinent information.

Inspect flight area for

 vicinity of public safety helipads/heliports

 vicinity of medical helipads/heliports

 vicinity of light poles

 vicinity or utility wires

 vicinity of trees

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

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

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

 public gatherings that may attract viewers

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

 Emergency landing areas

Takeoff and landing

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

 if in a subdivision or area that is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning sign(s)/stand(s) "Attention Aerial Photography In Progress ‐ Remain Back 150 Feet "Flight Protocol:

takeoff and land from same location ( have alternate landing areas in case of emergencies)

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

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

restrict flight to minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results

remained prepared for emergency landing at all times

pay attention to flight time

– warning meter for low voltage.

 set voltage meter alarm for low voltage and flight timer as a safety alert

land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing

– priority of disconnecting batteries

Post flight:

a) disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system b) secure UAS in a safe location c) remove all warning signs from public access areas

Emergency or Suspected Hazard:

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

 manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of flight

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

 pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety

 sudden change in weather (wind bursts)

 sudden increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight

 birds enter into proximity of flight

 any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction or interruption of controlSafety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost

consideration for aerial videos and photography.

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

Date:____________________ Location:

___________________________________________________

pre

‐ flight Inspection:

o Yes

o No

Comment:

_________________________________________________

Elements

Weather Good Fair Poor Comment : Visibility Good Fair Poor Comment : Wind Speed ___mph ___Gusts/MPH ___avg/MPH Comment :

Proximity to airport:

_________________ (see attached map pinpointing approximate location of flight)

Airport notified

o Yes

o No Date:_______________ Time:

______________

Phone Number:

_______________________ Contact Name:

___________________________________

Nearest major intersection:

______________________________________________________________
Proximity to medium traffic road:

_________________________________________________________
Proximity to heavily traveled roadway road:

_________________________________________________
Proximity to congested population:

________________________________________________________
Approx. Takeoff Time : GMT:

Approx. Landing Time: GMT:

Estimated Elevation Ground level: sea level:

Safety Concerns:

Additional Comments: