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## October 6, 2015 Attn: U. S. DepartmentofTransportationDocket Operations WestBuildingGround Floor, Room w12-140 1200New JerseyAve, SEWashington, DC 20590



## RE: INTEGRITY IMAGES, LLC REQUESTAN EXEMPTIONFROMTHEREQUIREMENTS OFTITLE 14 OFTHECODE OFFEDERALREGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 

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

## (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) 

## & (b) 

## CONCERNINGCOMMERCIALOPERATION OFDJIInspire 1 

## UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANTTO SECTION 333 OF THEFAAMODERNIZATIONAND REFORM ACT OF2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

MichaelReiland CEO/Producer Integrity Images, LLC 11210SteeplecrestDrive, 

## Suite 300 Houston, Texas 77065 

## P-713-862-4919F-713-862-5438 mreiland@integrityimages.net

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page GLOSSARY OFABBREVIATIONS

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SUMMARY

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INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OFPETITIONER

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## BACKGROUND

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BASIS FOR PETITION

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NAME AND ADDRESS OFPETITIONER.

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THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.P.R. FROM WHICH INTEGRITY IMAGES, LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION

...........................................................................................................7 THE EXTENT OFRELIEF INTEGRITY IMAGES, LLC SEEKS AND THE REASON INTEGRITY IMAGES, LLC SEEKS THE RELIEF

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## THE REASONS WHY GRANTING INTEGRITY IMAGES, LLC'S REQUEST WOUW BE INTHE PUBLIC INTEREST

......................................................................................12 THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION TO INTEGRITY IMAGES, LLC WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY

..............................................................14 SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.

..................25 ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS. OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT INTEGRITY IMAGES, LLC'S REQUEST

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# CONCLUSION

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## AGL AOI ATC ATO AV CFR COA FAA FAR 

# GCS GPS LOL NAS NOT AM PIC Section 

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# so SOP UA UAS VFR VLOS VMC VTOL 

## GLOSSARY OFABBREVIATIONS Above GroundLevel Area ofInterest Air Traffic Control AirTraffic Organization Aerial Vehicle CodeofFederal Regulations CertificateofAuthorization Federal AviationAdministration Federal Aviation Regulation Ground Control Station Global Positioning System Loss ofLink National Airspace System Notice to Airman Pilot In

## Command FAAModernization and ReformActof2012 (FMRA) SafetyObserver Standard Operating Procedures Unmanned Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System VisualFlight Rules Visual Line ofSite VisualMeteorological Conditions Vertical TakeoffandLanding

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## SUMMARY Integrity Images, LLC hereafterreferred to as INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 

## 61.l13(a) 

## & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

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

## (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (DJI Inspire 1) pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit INTEGRITY IMAGES to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography ofresidential and commercial real estate, civil landscapes and events over certain areas ofthe United States. 

## INTRODUCTIONAND INTERESTS OFTHEPETITIONER INTEGRITY IMAGES has for over thirteen years provided their clients (which include private sector, non-profits, and Fortune 100 businesses) with expertise and knowledge in video production, multimedia marketing, advertising, photography, and printing and using advanced technologies and solutions. INTEGRITY IMAGES has worked on thousands ofproductions over the past 13 years in all types oflocations with aperfect client and employee safety record. In the past, we have supplied our clients aerial video and photography using commercial aircraft. The objective of INTEGRITY IMAGES and our Unmanned Aircraft System (DJI Inspire 1) aerial operations is to provide a more affordable, high-quality production system for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting:
• Construction sitesbefore and after • Real-estate marketing • Economic development • Special eventcoverage • Safety training • Small and medium sizedbusiness marketing


## BACKGROUND Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJIInspire 1, UAS INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks an exemption to operate DJI Inspire 1 system for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 is ve1tical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned 

## Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone 

# systems. TheDJIInspire 1has amaximumgross weightofapproximately 6.5 lb. while having a diagonal dimension of 22" to 22.8", a maximum speed of approximately 20 knots and a maximum flying height of400'. The DJI Inspire 1 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. INTEGRITY IMAGES has been offering Professional Aerial Photography and Video while hiring private pilots (in traditional planes and helicopters) since July of2013. INTEGRITY IMAGES' crew has successfully flown the Inspire 1Quadcopterfor hobby/recreation while maintaining aperfect safetyrecord.

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## For your convenience, we have attached a copy of the DJI Inspire 1 user manual, which is incorporated by reference into this applicationfor exemption. The DJI Inspire 1 that will be operated by INTEGRITY IMAGES will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, 

## Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47,

## Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 45, 

## Identification andRegistration Marking.

BASISFORPETITION Petitioner, INTEGRITY IMAGES, pursuant to the proVIsions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.P.R.§ 11.61) and the FAAModernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), Section 333, 

## Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1, UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 

## 61.113(a) & 

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

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

## In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, INTEGRITY IMAGES operation of DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificatein accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 21, Subpart

# H. Accordingly, INTEGRITY IMAGES requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

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

## (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenancethat only applyto aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. INTEGRITY IMAGES will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., MonthlyMaintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, INTEGRITY IMAGES will document and maintain allmaintenancerecords for theDJIInspire 1UAS. Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled 

## Privatepilotprivileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested 

## by INTEGRITY IMAGES to the extent 

## necessary to allow a Pilotin Command (PIC) holding aprivate pilotorhigherlevel certificate, as 

# well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by 

# meeting minimum flighthour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled 

## Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the DJIInspire 1 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part21, SubpartH. As such, INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that they will ensurethat the 

## DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the


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## UAS are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a conditionfor safeflight. INTEGRITY IMAGES also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled

## AltimeterSettings, as the DJI Inspire 1UAS will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information ofthe DJIInspire 1UAS will beprovided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring ofthe flight path. This altitude information, combined with INTEGRITY IMAGES operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within visual line ofsight, at orbelow 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally, INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled 

## Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 18 minutes. Battery power indicators are also able to show exactly how much battery power is left, as well as how much time is neededto return safelybackto pointoftakeoff. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 

## 11.81, INTEGRITY IMAGES provides the following informationin support ofits petitionfor exemption:
A. Name And Address OfThePetitioner. Thename and address ofthe Petitioner and point ofcontactis: MichaelReiland CEO/Producer IntegrityImages, LLC 11210 SteeplecrestDrive, Suite 300 Houston, Texas 77065 P-713-862-4919 F-713-862-5438 mreiland@integrityimages.net

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## B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks Exemption. 1. INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 61.113(a) And (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: 

## Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribethe following, in relevantpart: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) ofan aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation orhire; normay thatperson, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft. (b) A 

## private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with anybusiness oremploymentif- (1) 

## The flight is onlyincidentalto thatbusiness oremployment; and (2) 

## The aircraftdoes not carry passengers orpropertyfor compensation orhire. 2.INTEGRITYIMAGES SeeksExemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled 

## Civil aircraftairworthiness, subsection (a), 

## states the following: (a) No person may operate acivil aircraftunless itis in an airworthy condition. 3.INTEGRITYIMAGES Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.121. Section 91.121, entitledAltimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, inpart: (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude orflight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating-- (1) 

## Below 18,000feet MSL, to-- (i) 

## The current reported altimeter setting 

## of a station along the route and 

## within 100nautical miles ofthe aircraft; (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(l)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or

(iii) 

## In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

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## 4. INTEGRITY IMAGES SeeksExemptionFrom The Requirements OfSection 91.151(b). Section91.151, entitled Fuel requirementsforflight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), 

## states the following: (b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind andforecast weather conditions) there is enoughfuel tofly to the firstpoint ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, tofly after that forat least20minutes. 

## 5. INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks ExemptionFrom The Requirement OfSection 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitledMaintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner oroperatorofan aircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribedinpart43 ofthis chapter[.] 6. 

## INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(l) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, oralteration, subsection (a)(l), states the following: (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance,rebuilding, or alteration unless-- (1) 

## It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under§ 43.7 ofthis chapter[.] 

## 7. INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(l)And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitledInspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraftunless, within thepreceding 12 calendarmonths, it has had-- (1) 

## An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 ofthis chapter and has been approved forreturn to service

# by aperson authorized

# by§ 43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 ofthis chapter.



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## 8. INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSections 91.417(a) And91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitled 

# Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 

## 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner oroperator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) ofthis section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofan aircraft. The records must include-- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the workperformed; and (ii) The date ofcompletion ofthe workperformed; and (iii) The signature, and certificatenumber ofthe person approving the aircraft forreturn to service. (2) Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and eachrotor.

(ii) The current status oflife-limited parts ofeach airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specifiedtime basis. (iv) The curi·ent inspection status ofthe aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety 

## directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety 

# directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.



# (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 

## 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

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## (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) 

## The records specified inparagraph (a)(l) ofthis section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) ofthis section shall be retained and transfe1red with the aircraft at the time the aircraftis sold. (3) A list ofdefects furnished to a registered owner oroperator under § 

## 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approvedfor return to service.



## C. The Extent Of Relief INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks And The Reason INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks TheRelief. 1. Extent OfReliefINTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks And The Reason INTEGRITY IMAGES SeeksReliefFromSection 61.113(a) And (b). Relieffrom Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled 

## Privatepilotprivileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight-hour and currencyrequirements, to conductthe proposed 

## VAS flight operations for compensation orhire. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business oremployment; and (2) The aircraftdoes notcarry passengers orproperty for compensation orhire. As set forth more fully below, INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJIInspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that all flights ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to INTEGRITY IMAGES business; and (2) will not carrypassengers orproperty for compensationorhire.

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## 2. Extent OfReliefINTEGRITYIMAGES Seeks And The Reason INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks ReliefFromSection91.7(a). Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, 

## is requested to the extent required to allow INTEGRITY IMAGES to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., INTEGRITY IMAGES Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly MaintenanceLog, and DJIInspire 1InstructionManual). INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks the requested reliefbecause the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, INTEGRITY IMAGES will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1UAS are ia airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as statedinthe conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent OfReliefINTEGRITYIMAGES Seeks And TheReason INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks ReliefFromSection91.121. Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations oftheDJI Inspire 1UAS, which utilize abarometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Sincethe FAArequires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude ofthe proposed operations, relieffrom 14 CPR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations statedbelow. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level ofsafety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire 1UAS are equipped with abarometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information ofthe UA on the heads-up display ofthe GCS.

4. Extent OfReliefINTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks And The Reason INTEGRITY IMAGES SeeksReliefFromSection91.151(b). Relief from Section 91.15l(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in 

## VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights ofthe batterypowered DJI Inspire 1UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 18 minutes. INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks the requested reliefbecause without 11

## an exemptionfrom Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration ofthe battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS will severely constrain the practicality ofany aerial video or still photo flight operations that INTEGRITY IMAGES proposes to conductpursuantto this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS, the DJI Inspire 1 operating documents, and INTEGRITY IMAGES proposed operating limitations, ensure that INTEGRITY IMAGES will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enoughbatterypowerto fly for atotal duration of 18 minutes.

5. Extent OfReliefINTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks And The Reason INTEGRITY IMAGES Seeks ReliefFrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) 

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

## & (b). 

## Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, INTEGRITY IMAGES requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, INTEGRITY IMAGES will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the INTEGRITY IMAGES Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1Instruction Ma11ual). Furthermore, INTEGRITY IMAGES will document and maintain all maintenancerecords for the DJIInspire 1UAS.

D. The Reasons Why Granting INTEGRITY IMAGES Request Would Be In The Public Interest; ThatIs,How

## ItWouldBenefitThePublicAs A Whole. Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing INTEGRITY IMAGES to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, events and civic landscape overcertain areas ofthe United States. Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS 

## will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce 

## pollution, and provide significantbenefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits ofINTEGRITY 

# IMAGES proposed operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS will berealized without implicating any privacyissues.

1.ThePublicWillBenefitFromDecreased Congestion OfTheNAS. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the 12

## amount ofmanned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount ofmanned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and airpollution, as well as increanethe safety oflife and propertyin 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. TheDJI Inspire 1UAS do not require an airport to takeoffor land. Likewise, a reduction ofmanned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.



## 2. ThePublicWill BenefitFromThe SafetyAndEfficiency OfTheDJIInspire 1UAS. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons perhour ofleaded aviation fuel. The DJIInspire 1UAS, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAS are propelled by batterypowered electric motors. ratherthan an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI Inspire 1 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and propertyin 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 flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS (weighing approximately 2.8 pounds at their maximum gross weight with diagonal dimension of 23.2 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for**c~llateral** 

## damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan ofapproximately 42 feet, alength of34feet, and afuel capacity of 180 gallons). 3.PerformingAerial Video and Photography OperationsWith TheDJIInspire 1 UAS Will 

## BenefitTheEconomy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1UAS are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1UAS will allow United States based companies, like INTEGRITY IMAGES, to remain competitive and contribute to growth ofthe U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain cornpetitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is 

## one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to


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## manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, companies such 

# as INTEGRITY IMAGES, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth ofthe U.S. economy. Improved financial performance ofU.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1

## 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 competitivebothin the United States and abroad.

4. ThereAreNo PrivacyIssues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, INTEGRITY IMAGES proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 

## 1 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 

## UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., INTEGRITY IMAGES Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and 

## DJI Inspire 

## 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, includingthe minimum altituderequirements of 14 C.P.R. 

## §91.119. E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level OfSafety At Least Equal To That Provided ByTheRuleFromWhichINTEGRITYIMAGES SeeksExemption. 1. Reasons Why The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Meet The Conditions OfThe FAA Modernization andReformActof2012 (FMRA) Section333. 

## In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, INTEGRITY IMAGES operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS meet the conditions ofFMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH. Section 333 

## provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for consideringwhether a UAS 

## will create a hazardto users ofthe NAS orthe 

## public, orotherwisepose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 

## states the 

# following, inpart: (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement ofthis subtitle, andnot later than 180days after the date of enactment ofthisAct, the Secretary ofTransportation shall determine 

# if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion ofthe plan and rulemaking required by section332 of thisActorthe guidance requiredbysection334 o.fthisAct. (b) Assessment ofUnmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shalldetermine, ata minimum-- 14

## (1) which types ofunmanned aircraft systems, ifany, as a result oftheir size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, andoperation within visual line of sightdo not create a hazardto users ofthe national airspace system or the public orpose 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 requiredfor the operation ofunmanned aircraft systems identified underparagraph ( 1). (c) Requirementsfor Safe Operation.--lfthe 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 ofsuch aircraftsystems in the nationalairspace system. In seeking this exemption, INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS can operate safely in the NAS**p~rsuant** 

## to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operatinglimitations.


## a. The Specifications OfTheDJI Inspire 1UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. The DJI 

## Inspire 1

## UAS does not create a hazard to users ofthe NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threatto national securityconsideringits size, weight, speed, and operational capability. 

## i. Technical Specifications OfTheDJI Inspire 1UAS. The technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are set forth by the DJI Inspire I 

## User Manual, attachedhereto as Appendix A. 

## ii. The DJI Inspire 1UAS GlobalPositioning Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within ADefined Operational Area. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and global positioning flight modes. A complete description ofthe flight and navigational modes ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided atpages 11 ofthe DJIInspire 1UserManual attachedhereto as Appendix A. 

## iii. TheDJI Inspire 1UAS Are Designed ForAutomatic Return To Home Point Or 

# HoverInTheEventOfLoss OfThe ControlLinkOrNavigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not reacquire control 

# link data from the GCS, the UAS will assume that the Control Linkis lost and the will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoffposition and shutdown. A complete description ofthe Failsafe Functions ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS are set forth at pages 13 through 16 ofthe DJIInspire 1UserManual, attachedhereto as Appendix A.



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## iv. TheDJIInspire 1 GCS And Its Operation. 

## A complete description ofthe operation and specifications ofthe DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 39 through 44 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1UserManual is attachedhereto as Appendix A. b. Flight Operations OfDJIInspire 1UAS Is Limited To The Line OfSightOfA Certificated Pilotin Command With A Safety Observer. 

## INTEGRITY IMAGES video production staff will be the only persons to act as a pilot in command (PIC) ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Additionally, a safety observer will assist him at all times during flight time.
c. Flights ofDJIInspire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted PursuantTo Specific Operating Limitations. 

## In seekingthis exemption, INTEGRITY IMAGES proposes to commerciallyoperateDJIInspire 1UAS for the special purposeofconducting aerial video andphotography overcertain areas of United States, pursuantto the following specific operatinglimitations. 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations ofany other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for thepurpose ofaerial video andphotography. 3. The UAS may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20knots. 4. The UA mustbeoperated at an altitude ofno more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be infeet AGL. 5. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or
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## texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and :annattransfer his or her designation for the duration ofthe flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 8. The SO must not perform any other dutiesbeyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the cameraorotherinstruments. 9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant ofexemption take pre:edence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. 

## It is the operator's responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Priorto each flight the PIC mustinspectthe UAS to ensure thatitis in acondition for safe flight. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenancehas been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properlydocumented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraftrecords. 12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections ofthe operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements. 14. 

## The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection,
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## alterations, and status ofreplacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature ofthe authorizedpersonreturning theUAS to service. 15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record ofthe corrective action taken againstdiscrepancies discovered betweeninspections. 17. 

## ThePIC mustpossess atleast aprivatepilotcertificate and at leasta currentthirdclass medical certificate. 18. 

## The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator's qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the VAS in amanner consistent with how the UAS will beoperatedunderthe exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 

## 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator's PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-buildingflights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. §

## 91.119. 19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 

## 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 

## If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area ofoperations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles ofan airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance 

## with a NOTAM as required 

## by the operator's COA. The letter of 

## agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator 

# uponrequest. 21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud orwhen visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 22. Ifthe UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

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## 23. ThePIC must abort the flightin the event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents. 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intendedlandingpoint and land the UA with 25% battery powerremaining. 25. The operator must obtain an AirTraffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver orAuthorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations underthe grant of exemption. This COA 

# will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, butnot less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conductedin accordance with airspacerequirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponderrequirements. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption mustbeidentifiedby serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.P.R. part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 C.P.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orother appropriate government oversight agencyrequirements. 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.P.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement officialupon request. 29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 30. The UAS maynot be operated by thePIC from any moving device or vehicle. 31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:


## a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500feet ofthe UA, flight operations mustceaseimmediately and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it 

## does notpresentan unduehazard, and; 19

## c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do notpresent an unduehazard to those persons per § 

## 91.119(a). 32. All operations shall be conducted overprivate or controlled-access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined by the applicable COA mustbereported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.



## 2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) WouldNotAdversely Affect8afety. INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operatethe DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering INTEGRITY IMAGES' proposed area ofoperations, and the operating limitations setforth-above; theparallel nature ofprivatepilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for INTEGRITY IMAGES' specific proposed flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062,11063,11064,11065,11066,11067,11080,11109,11110,11112,11136,11138,11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). INTEGRITY IMAGES will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or the DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically,thePIC musthave accumulated andlogged, in a mannerconsistent with 14 C.F.R. § 

## 61.5l(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours ofthose

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## hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model ofUAS to be used for operationsunder the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (forcurrency purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during INTEGRITY IMAGES' proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtainedincompliance with applicableregulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose ofmotion picturefilming (or similaroperations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CPR 61.5l(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model ofUAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimumhourrequirements to be inclusiverather than additive; i.e. 5hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours ofmulti-rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours ofUAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements inExemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and buildproficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner's proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplishtherequired flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.
Exemption No. 11138 atpage 15. Accordingly, INTEGRITY IMAGES will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flighthour and currencyrequirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

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## 3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely AffectSafety. The equivalent level ofsafety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every flight, INTEGRITY IMAGES will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS's compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances simHar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062,11063,11064,11065,11066,11067,11080,11109,11110,11112,11136,11138,11150, 11153,11156,11157,11158,11159,11160, 11161).



## 4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of**th~** 

## flight path and altitude. This altitude infonnation, combined with INTEGRITY IMAGES' operation of the DJI Inspire I UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each f1ight, a zero altitude initiationpoint is automatically established by the UAS at ground level. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064,11065,11066,11067,11080,11109,11112,11136,11138,11150,11153,11156,11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).



## 5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. A grant ofthis exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. 

## Section 91.151(b) as a result of(1) the technical specifications ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed f1ight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, INTEGRITY IMAGES will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough batterypower to fly for atotal duration of23 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 

## 14 C.P.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will 

## be ensured as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC 

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## at the GCS when the UAS experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining batterypower, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will descend and land automatically. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safetyis not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 

## 11136,11138,11150,11153,11156,11157,11158,11159,11160, 11161).



## 6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

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

## (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. In seeking this exemption, INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

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

## (b) will be met because INTEGRITY IMAGES will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., INTEGRITY IMAGES Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, INTEGRITY IMAGES will document and maintain all maintenancerecords for theDJIInspire 1UAS. Since the DJI Inspire 1 UAS 

## will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, INTEGRITY IMAGES will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(l), and 91.409(a)(2). A copyoftheDJIInspire 1UserManuals are attached hereto as Appendix A and B; a copy of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Appendix 

## C. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because INTEGRITY IMAGES 

## will usetrained technicians to performmaintenance, alterations orpreventive maintenance onthe 

# UAS usingthemethods, techniques, andpracticesprescribedbythe operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenancelog. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

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

## (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected whenthe technical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. 

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## In consideration of INTEGRITY IMAGES' proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS, INTEGRITY IMAGES submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109,11110,11112,11136,11138,11150,11153,11156,11157,11158,11159,11160, 11161). 

## 7. TheFAA May PrescribeAny OtherConditionsForSafe Operation. In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 

## 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, INTEGRITY IMAGES requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that establishedby 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH, and 14 C.F.R §§ 

## 61.113(a) & 

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

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

## (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAS for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation orhire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create ahazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public, orotherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with anyrequirements that must be established for the safe operation

· ofthe UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features ofthe aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following: If 

## the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because ofa novel or unusual design feature ofthe aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 ofthis chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to 

# establish alevel ofsafety equivalentto thatestablishedinthe regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 

## 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge's intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administratorfinds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & 

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

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


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## • A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The RulesFromWhichINTEGRITYIMAGES SeeksExemption:

INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and91.417(a) & 

## (b). 

## ABriefDescription OfTheNatureOfTheExemptionINTEGRITYIMAGES Seeks: This exemption will

## permit INTEGRITYIMAGES to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (VAS)for thepurpose ofconducting aerial video andphotography over certain areas of the United States.


## • Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support INTEGRITYIMAGES' Request.

This Petitionis made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Actof2012 

## (FMRA) Section 333, 

## which directs the Secretary ofTransportation to determine ifcertain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, INTEGRITY IMAGES' request for exemption may be granted pursuantto the authority ofFMRA Section 333 

## and 14 

## C.P.R. Part 11, 

## as setforth above. FMRA Section 333 

## sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authorityfor such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, INTEGRITY IMAGES will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users ofthe NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threatto national security. CONCLUSION As set forth herein, INTEGRITY IMAGES seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.P.R. § 

## 11.61 and Section 333 

## ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

## (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for 

# the limited purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012, 

## while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing INTEGRITY IMAGES to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1UAS commerciallywithinthe NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, 

## Section 333, 

## INTEGRITY IMAGES respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 

## C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l),
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# ..

91.409(a)(l) & 

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

## (b), 

## and permitLeadingEdge to operate the DJIInspire 1 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States.

Dated: October 6, 2015
Respectfully submitted,

chael Rei and CEO/Producer Integrity Images, LLC 11210 SteeplecrestDrive, Suite 300 Houston, Texas 77065 Tel. 713-862-4919 Fax. 713-862-5438 mreiland@integrityirnages.net
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- Linkto DJIInspire 1Manual: Clickonlinkbelow http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire lien/Inspire 1 User Manual v1.4 en.pdf



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The following tutorials and rnanuals have been produced to ensure you to rnake full use of your Inspire 1. 1.Disclaimer 2.1n the Box 3.1nspire 1Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.1nspire 1User Manual 6.1ntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information.

Please watch the tutorial video belowto learn how to use Inspire 1correctly and safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code orvisit "http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app.

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Forthe best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V4.1.2 orabove. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.

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# Contents
Using this manual Legends Before Flight Watch thevideo tutorials Download the DJI Pilot app 

### Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Assemble theAircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram 

### Aircraft Flight Controller Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return to Home (RTH) Dynamic Home Point Vision Positioning System Flight Recorder Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profile Remote Controller Operations Dual Remote Controllers Mode Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller Remote Controller Compliance Version 

### Gimbal and Camera Camera Profile Gimbal 2 

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### DJI Pilot App Camera 

### 40 Map 

### 43 Academy 

### 43 User Center 

### 43 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

### 45 Preflight Checklist 

### 49 Calibrating the Compass 

### 49 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

### 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 51 Flight Test 

### 51 FAQ Appendix Specifications 

### 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

### 60 Howto Update Firmware 

### 61 FCC Compliance 

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# Product Profile
This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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# • Product Profile

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision

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Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camerawith ease.
HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. Landing gear: Retractable landing gearthat enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system. Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available.



### Unlocking Travel 

### Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery intothe battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. ToggletheTransformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power offthe aircraft.

Travel Mode Togglex4 Land1ng Mode

6 © 2015 DJI All Rights ReservedINSPIRE 1 User Manual 

## & • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery· (P21) for more information

. • If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controller to deactiva.te**-~·ravel** Mode. Referto "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. • Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing ModetoTravel Mode. • Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table ortile) before switching between

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircrafton the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode. 

### Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lockto the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose ofthe aircraft). 3. Insertthe gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

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### Attaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without ablackdot and spin clockwise to secure.

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### Attaching 1345sQuick-Release Propellers The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers

. 1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the

propellers without awhite dotontothe mounting platesthat do not have awhite dot.

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the mounting platethen rotate the propellers according tothe lockdirection until it is secured.



### Preparing Remote Controller Tiltthe Mobile Device Holdertothe desired position then adjustthe antenna as shown. 1. Pressthe button on the sid9 ofthe Mobile Device Holderto release the clamp, adjust itto fit then attach

your mobile device. 2. Connectyour mobile deviceto the remote controllerwith aUSB cable. 3. Plug one end ofthe cable intoyour mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller.



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[1] GPS [2] Propeller (P17) [2] [3] [3] Motor [4] [5] (4] Front LED (P12) 

### [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35)

[9] (7] Intelligent Right Battery (P18) [10] [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

### [9] Rear LED (P12) [10] Camera Micro-USB Port [11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35) [12] [13] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

[1] Antennas (P29) Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Mounting place foryour mobile device. (3] Control Stick Controls aircraft orientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

### Horne (RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

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# • INSPIRE 1 User Manual [6] Battery Level LEOs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED [8] Power Button Used to poweron or poweroffthe remote controller. [9] RTH LED Displays the powerstatus. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilotapp. [11] Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will oe taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and Fmode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Usethis dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect ai1 HD compatib!e monitor to this portto geta live HD video preview ofwhatthe camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [16] [17] [18] [19]

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# Aircraft
This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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The Inspire 1 's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight.

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: Pmode (Positioning) :Pmode works bestwhen GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected bythe Inspire 1depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATII: NeitherGPS orVision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometertor pcsitioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometerto maintain altitude. If it is still receiving aGPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home ifthe Remote Controller signal is lost and ifthe Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC in Appendix.

:\;): Usethe Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode ofthe aircraft, referto the "Flight Mode Switch" on P27 for more information.

The INSPIRE 1comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEOs are shown in the figure below:

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The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED displays solid green. Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 12 © 2015 DJI, All Rights Reserved

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The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

Home Point

Smart RTH The Horne Point isthe location atwhich youraircrafttakes offwhen the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon (**~.ull** 

### ). If you are using the Dynamic Horne Point setting, the Home Pointwill be updatedto your current position as you move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the OJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.

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Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affectthe safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return horne or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Horne Point when low battery warning is trig(:Jered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Horne Point if no action is taken after 10 s'Olconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Horne Point. Aircraft will land automatically ifthe current battery level can only supportthe aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below

Low battery

warning
Estimated remaining flight time Critical Low battery level warning(Red)

The battery power is low. Please land the

immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level.

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Remaining flight tme

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:\:): • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. • Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time

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

Failsafe 

### RTH Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control overthe aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed.
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# Lt. •Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point. • Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. • Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle

stick if the aircraft reaches 20m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below:



# Lt. Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.

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There aretwo options for Dynamic Home Point. 1. Setthe aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Setthe remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home Point Follow the steps belowto setup Dynamic Home Point: 1. Connectto the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and goto the "Camera" page. 2. Tap"."and select"i",to reset the remote controller's coordinates asthe new Home Point. 3. Tap"'"and select".'"·to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 4. The aircraftstatus indicator bl!nks green to show Home Point is set successfully.

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocularcamera.

Using Vision Positioning Vi<>ion Positioni'lg is activated a•Jtomatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available.

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Followthe steps belowto use Vision Positioning: 1.Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 2. Place the Inspire 1on aflat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system

cannot work properlyon surfaces without patternvariations. 3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicatorwill flash twice in green light,

which indicatesthe Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to liftoff, and the Inspire 1will hoverin place. 

# & The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiouslywhen in anyofthe following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying over ahighly reflective surfaces. • Rying at high speeds(over Bm/s at2meters orover4m/s at 1meter). • Rying overwaterortransparent surfaces. • Rying over moving surfaces orobjects. • Rying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequently ordrastically. • Flying overextremely dark(lux< 10) or bright (lux> 10,000) surfaces. • Rying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thickcarpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces thatwill deflect sound waves awayfrom the aircraft. • In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then

auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

## :IJ: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe sensors. • The effective hovering altitudes ofthe aircraft is from 0to 2.5 meters. • Vision Positioning system may notfunction properlywhen the aircraft isflying overwater. • Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 1001ux). • Do not use other ultrasonic deviceswith frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation. • Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensoremits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

Right data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation. distance. aircraft status information, speed, and otherparameters.

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,
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Legends 

# ·e'1 Lock: Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mountand tighten 

### 'b') Unlock:Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove Attaching the Propellers 1. Attach the propellers with agrey nutonto amotorwithout a blackdotand spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motorwith a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completelytighten each propeller by hand before flight.



## & • Ensure propellers are attachedto its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannottake off. • Handling the propellers with care. • Manuallytighten each

### ofthe propellerson the corresponding motorstoensure**~** is attachedfirmly. Detaching the Propellers Hold the motorstill. Then spin the propeller in the unlockdirection indicated on the propeller itself. Detaching 1345sQuick-Release Propellers Press the 1345s Quick-ReiPasP. propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlcckthe propellers.



# & •Checkthatthe propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before everyflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped,

or broken propellers. • Toavoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellersormotorswhentheyare spinning. • ONLY use original OJI propellers tor abetter and saferflight experience.

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischargefunctiomllity. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

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# & Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' P21 for more information

. OJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: LEOs displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEOs displaythe current battery powercycle. 3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2days to discharge the battery to 65%.1t is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0**°C(3~F)** and

40°C (104°F). 7. OverCurrent Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battP.ry voltage reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the powersupplywhen ashort circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows waming message when damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Information History: Showthe last 32 entries of battery information records that includewaming messages and so on. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivityto save power. 13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the aircraft'sto the main controller. 

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Powering ON/OFF Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The Power LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicatorswill displaythe current battery level. Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2seconds to poweroff. © 2015 DJL All Rights Reserved 19

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LowTemperature Notice: 1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly redu-::ed when flying in a low

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 

## s•C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at4.35 Vbefore each flight. 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between s•cand -w•c,the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended thatyou apply the included insulation stickertothe battery in orderto prevent arapid drop in temperatures. 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature

environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's movementwhen this warning is triggered. 4. Store the lr.telligent Right Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature

exceeds s•c before using it in the lowtemperature environment. 5. When using the Inspire 1in alowtemperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraftto hoverat a

lowaltitude, for approximatalyone minute, to heatthe battery. 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 2o•c

when in use. 

## & In cold environments. insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes beforetaking off. Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to displaythe current battery level. See belowfor details. 

# rn The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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### Battery life The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 seconds:



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### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect Battery Chargerto apowersource (10Q-240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connectthe Intelligent Flight Batteryto the Battery Charger. If the battery

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air cool the lntel!igent Flight Battery aftereach flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing itfor an extended period. 

# & •Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Batteryand remote controllerwith standard charger (model: A14-100P1A) atthe same time, otherwise the charger mayoverheat. • Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or

remove abatterywhen it is powered on.

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## ~:**~** Charging Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the chargerwill resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range.



# & DJI does nottake any responsibilityfor damage caused bythird-party chargers. 

# :tJ: Howto dischargeyour Intelligent Flight Battery: To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then poweron the aircraftto initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure the battery is working at its optimal. Slow: Place the Intelligent Right Battery into the Inspire 1's Battery C0mpartment and power it on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the OJI Pilot app to check battery level. Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.
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# Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller operations and dual remote controller mode.

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The Inspire 1 Remote Contrull&l is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controllerfeatures a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel ofthe remote control. 

## EJ:I •Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1 ,Mode 2. •Mode 1:The right stick serves as the throttle. •Mode 2: The leftstick serves as the throttle. 

# & Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalentto a soccerfield) to preventtransmission interference.

Powering OnAnd OffThe Remote Controller The Inspire 1remote controller is powered by a28 rechargeable batterywith acapacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Followthe steps belowto poweron your remote controller: 1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current

battery level. 2. Then, press and hold the Power Buttonto poweron the remote controller. 3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote

controller blinks solid pur1=le) ;apidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will showasolid green lightwhen linking is completed. 4. Repeat step 2to poweroffthe remote controller afterfinish using it.

Charging Remote Controller Charge the remote controllervia supplied charger. 

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### Controlling Camera Shootvideos or images and adjust camera settingsvia the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

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### ControllingAircraft This section explains howto usethe various features ofthe remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2by default.

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26 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved Moving the leftstick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick upto ascend and down to descend

. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1will hover in place. The morethe stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the fasterthe Inspire 1will change elevation. Always push the stick gentlyto prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the leftstickto the leftor right controls the rudder and rotation ofthe aircraft. Push the sick leftto rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. Ifthe stick is centered, the Inspire 1will stayfacing its current direction. The morethe stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the fasterthe Inspire 1will rotate. Movingthe right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Pushthe stick uptoflyforward and downtofly backward. The Inspire 1will hover in [:'lace H the stick is centered. Pushthe stickfurtherawayfromthe center positionfor alarger**p~ch** angle (maximum 35')and fasterflight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft's leftand right pitch. Push leftto fly leftand right tofly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Pushthe stickfurther awayfrom the center positionfor alarger**p~ch** angle (maximum 35') and fasterflight. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shiftto point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camerawill shiftto point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static.Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between: P mode, F mode and A mode. INSPIRE 1 User Manual

Pmode (Positioning) : Pmode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected bythe Inspire 1depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS orVision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometerto maintain altitude. If it is still receiving aGPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home ifthe Remote Controllersignal is lostand ifthe Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC in Appendix. The Right Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enterthe 'Camera' page, tap 'MODE', and then activate 'Multiple Flight Mode'

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### IRTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up ordown to raise or lowerthe landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch This switch has

### two positions. The effectoftoggling the switchto anyofthese positions is defined below:

Lower Raise 1. Raise: Raise the landing gearto its upper most position.

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RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blinkwhite to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraftwill then return to the last recorded Home Point. Pressthis button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control ofthe aircraft.



### Connecting Mobile Device**Ti~**

### the Mobile Device Holdertothe desired position. Pressthe button onthe side ofthe Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connectyour mobile device to the remote controllerwith a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable intoyour mobile device, andthe otherend intothe USB portonthe backofthe remote controller.



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### OptimalTransmission Range The signal transmission**betw~en** aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed inthe picture shown below:

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position between the operatorand the aircraftto achieve optimal transmission performance.

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controlleroperatorcontrols the orientation ofthe aircraft, while the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple "slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can viewthe livefeed video from the aircraft and setthe camera parameters, butthey cannot control the gimbal.



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## & Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movementofthe camera. Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" remote controller bythrough the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps belowfor setup: "Master" Remote Controller: 1. Connectthe remote controllerto your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Gotothe Camera page, and tap**~~** ,1 1!1to enterthe remote controllersettings window. 3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode

. 4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to setthe remote controlleras "Master" remote controller.

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# & Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controllerto "Master" in DJI Pilot app ifyou wish to linkthe remote controllerto the aircraft.
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### The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only requ;red when using a new remote controllerforthe first time. Followthese stepsto linkanew remote controller: 1. Poweron the remote controllerand connectto the mobile device. Launch OJI Pilot app. 2. Poweron the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below.

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Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicatorwill display solid green if Link is succeed.



# Lt. •Remote controller cannot linkto the aircraft ifthe remote controller is setas "Slave". Meanwhile, the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controllerto "Master" in DJI Pilot app ifyou wish to linkthe remote controllerto the aircraft. • Remote controller will d1sconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to

the same aircraft.

The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC requirements.

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This chapter provides the technical specifications ofthe camera and explains the working mode of the gimbal.

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The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. Available picture shooting modes include burst. continuous. and timer mode. A live preview of what the camera is seeing beforeyou shoot videos and pictures is supportedthrough the OJI PilotApp. 

### Camera Micro-So Card Slot To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a64GB micro-SO card. A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards • enablesyou to store high-resolution video data.



# 0 Do not remove micro-SO card from the Inspire 1when it is powered on.


### Camera Data Port Power on the Inspire 1and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or videos from the camerato yourcomputer.



## & Poweron the aircraft before attempting to download the files.
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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controllerto shootthe images orthe videos through the OJI Pilot app. For more information about howto usethese buttons, referto "Controlling Camera" P25. 

### NO Filter Attach an ND filterto the front ofthe camerato reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect.



### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform forthe attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized • images and video. The Gimbal can tiltthe camera upto 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. (j) 

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# £t Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movementofthe camera.
Pan Control Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 1. Poweron the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/

yaw switching button. 3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list.

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Press C1 or C2 bu\ton to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the gimbal underyaw mode. Press C1 orC2 again to exityaw mode. Using DJI PilotApp to Control Gimbal Followthe steps belowto use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 1. Launch DJI Pilotapp, enter "Camera" page. 2. Tap and press on the screen until ablue circle is shown. 3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below.



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The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-Viewflying experience. The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using asecond remote controller. Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain unchanged during the re-alignment. 

### ,& • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. acollision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protectthe gimbal after powering up. • Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The

gimbal will recoverwhen it dries out.

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This chapter describes the four main GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and otherfeatures ofyourflight system. The app also comes with Map, Store aUserCenter, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use atablet forthe best experience

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## 8:The text nextto this icon indicates**t~oe** currentflight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and setthe gain values. [2) GPS Signal Strength**~.nil:** This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3) IOC Settings**~** CL :This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to viewthe IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. (4) System Status ••••:This icon indicatesthe current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5) Battery Level Indicator

__,____., : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out differentfunctions. [6) Remote Controller Signal**~~** ,1 

### 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. [7] HD Video Unk Signal Strength**!][)~**

### o1ilf. This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

## Iff1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings :::Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enablt> thfl quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings 

### 9 :Tap to entervarious camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution ofthe videos, image size and so on. Shutter 

# e: Tap this button to take asingle photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes.

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# e :Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which hasthe same functionality. Playback 

## [E] :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings

### ~;::Tapto set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values ofthe camera. [11) Vision Positioning

### ~ :This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors
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The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrowshows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle ofthe boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. [13) Map Displaythe flight path ofthe current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Home Point Settings ' : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off location. the remote controller's current position, orthe aircraft's current position as the Home Point. [15] Return to Home (RTH) 

# c£ :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. [16] Gimbal Operation Mode Referto 'Gimbal Operation Mode' P38 for more information.

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[17) Auto Takeoff/Landing 

## "tt.J;.: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [18) Livestream 

### (:) : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [19) Back 

# * :Tapto return to the main GUI.

Director is an a'Jtor.1aticvideo editor built intothe DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select atemplate and a specified number of clips, which are automaticallycombined to create ashortfilm that can be shared immediately.

Tap "Store" to visitthe official OJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI 

### products and easily buy new products.

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 'Discovery'. Useyour registered DJI accountto login to 'Discovery'.

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This chapter describes the flight safety and flight restrictions.

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensurethat all flights are carried out in asuitable location.

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s ,

snow, rain and smog. 2. Only fly in oper areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board

compass and GPS signal. 3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies ofwater. 4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism,

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature.

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 6. The Inspire 1cannot operate within the polarareas in "P" mode.

Right limits on height and distance can be set. The details ofthese flight limits are described in the following section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil Avic::.tion Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limitsfunction includes height limits, distance limits and No FlyZones. When operating in PMode, height, distance limits and No Ay Zones 

### work together to manage flight. In A mode only height limitswork and flights cannot go higherthan 120 meters. Max Height & Radius Umits Max Height 

### &Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below showthe details ofthese limits.

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## & •Ifyou fly out ofthe limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannotfly itfurther. • Ifthe Inspire 1flies out ofthe max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within

range automatically. No-FlyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include majorairports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. The details ofthe No-FlyZones are explained below: Airport: (1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles ofvarious size. (2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is aTakeoff Restricted Zone, inside ofwhich take-off and flight is prevented. (3) From R1 to R1

### +1mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+ 1mile. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, awarning message will appear inthe OJI Pilot app.

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### ' Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI PilotApp Prompt Status Indicator Motorswill not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-fly Zone Ifthe aircraft enters the 

# • restricted area in Amode but Warning: You are in a No-fly Pmode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has will automatically descend to begun. (Ifyou are within 1.5 mile land then stop its motors alter radius) landing

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### @r:J Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descentand landing process. Motorswill stop automatically alter landing. 

## & •When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicatorwill blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5seconds atwhich point itwill switch backto •ed blinking. • For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers and otherspecial areas. Tryto ensure the aircraft is visible.

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1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can ctart and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference. which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poorflight performance oreven failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

# 0 •DO NOTcalibrate your compass where there is achance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures. and steel reinforcements underground. • DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones. • DO NOTcalibrate beside massive metal objects.


### Calibration Procedures Choose an open space to carry outthe following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status Indicator bar inthe app and select "Calibrate", then followthe on-screen instructions. 2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a

solid green light.

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axis. Recalibrate the compass ifthe Aircraft Status Indicatorshowsolid red

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# & If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different locationto carryout compass calibration. 

## :(5: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, followthe on-screen instruction to calibratethe compass.


### When to Recalibrate 1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 2. When flying in anew location, oralocation that is differentfrom your lastflight. 3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the

compass. 4. When severe drifting occurs inflight, i.e. the Inspire 1does notfly in straight lines.

Auto Take-off Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use autotake-off: 1. Launch DJI Pilotapp, enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensurethe aircraft is in "P" mode. 3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap".t.", and confirm flight cor,dition. Slide to confirm andtake-off. 5. Aircrafttakes offand hovers at 1.2 meters above ground.

50 © 2015 OJI All Rights ReservedINSPIRE 1 User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically ifthe Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps belowto use auto-landing: 1. Ensurethe aircraft is in "P" mode. 2. Checkthe landing area condition before tapping 

### ".!", to perform landing. 3. Aircraft lowers the landing gearand proceed to land automatically.**·:~:** Landing gear will autom"itically raise when the aircraft reaches an al:itude of 1.2m for the first time, and automatically lower every time it descends to O.Bm. Users can tum this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app.



### Starting Motors The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to startthe motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensurethatyou perform the CSC in one motion.

OR



### Stopping Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1 :When the Inspire 1has landed, push the throttle down

### <D. then conduct CSC

### ®. Motorswill stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 seconds.



# th Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped.



### Take off/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicatorsfacing towards you. 2. Poweron the remote controllerand your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI PilotApp and enterthe Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly



### now. If itflashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should nottake off. 5. Push the throttle up slowlyto take off or using AutoTake-offto take off.
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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hoveroveralevel surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowlyto descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or

more until the motors stop. 9. Turn offthe Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, followed bythe Remote Controller.



## & •When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinksyellow rapidly duringflight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch video tutorials aboutflight for moreflight information.

Video Suggestions and lips 1. Workthrough the checklist before each flight. 2. Select desirE-d gimbal working mode in the OJI Pilot app. 3. Aim to shootwhen flying in Pmode only. 4. flJways fly in good weather, such as sunnyorwindless days. 5. Change camera settingsto suityou. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flighttests to establish flight routes and scenes. 7. Push the sticks gentlyto make aircraft movements stable and smooth.

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1. Howcan Iput aGoPro camera on the Inspire 1?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only.
2. When will ground station functionality be available?

The Inspire 1does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future firmware updates. 3. Isthe camera's exposure a.Jtcrnatic?

The exposure can be settoAuto, for automatic changes, or Manual, ifyou wish

### to use aspecific setting.
4. Can Isee the size of imagesthrough the app?

Yes, you can preview image orvideo sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 5. How much weight can the Inspire 1carrywithout its included camera?

We do not recommend flying with any payload otherthan the included DJI gimbal and camera. 6. Do you have an LCD monitoravailable forthe Inspire 1?

No, OJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming video to acompatible monitoror mobile device ofyourown. 7. How long does ittake to charge the battery? Does it comes with acharger?

Yes, all Inspire 1units come with standard TB47 charger. With the standard TB47100W charger, ittakes 85min to fully charge a4500mAh battery. 8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can setthe remote controllers to either 'Master" or 'Slave'through the OJI Pilot app ifyou wish to use dual controller mode. 9. Where can Ifind info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a

simulation program? There is notrainer porton the remote controllerforthe Inspire 1. 10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2series remote controller? No, it cannot. The mobile device holdercan only be usedwith the Inspire 1remote. 11. Does the Inspire 1have aSD card included? The Inspire 1comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SD cards upto 64GB.
12. Can Iupgrade and buyasecond remote controller if Ionly buyasingle remote controller now? Yes. 13. How big isthe Inspire 1? 

### Its lengthxheightxwidth dimensions

### withoutthe propellersattached are44x30x45cm (17.3x11.8x17.7in).

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14. Whatflight controllerdoesthe Inspire 1use? The Inspire 1uses its own newflight controller. 15. Which motors and propellers doesthe Inspire 1come with? The Inspire 1uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 16.Aircraftframe armjoints appear loosen, isthat normal? The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of aircraft, do not adjustthe position ofthe screws onyourown.

17. Failed to complete self-check? Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck.

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# Appendix

Model
Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Max Tilt Angle 

# MaxAscent**~peep** Max Descent Speed Max Speed Max Flight Altitude MaxWind Speed Resistaric!l

. Max FlightTime**~otorMooel** Propeller Model 

# ·**·iiio~~~H#<ltin~"~,·** Operating Temperature Range

Dimensions

Model 

### output Power(Witt(cah,&hi).·; Operating Current

### An9olo/:Vi.bratiqg,,R.~!1~~:,:·: Mounting Controllable Range
Mechanical Range
Max b9ntrollaole Speed T600

Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m

350 

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4500m 10'm/s Approximately 18 minutes



### . DJi3510

DJI 1345

-10° to 40° C

438x451x301 mm
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Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

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CMOS

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Name

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## · Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy Net Weight OperatingTemp(;lrature Range

• •'' '' '- ;:•;. " • : )**I~'** ' \ ' 't)" Storage Temperature Range Tablet or Smart Phone 

## 9w: -10° to 40° C

0-40°

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100W
Intelligent Flight Battery

## .TB~( 4500 mAh

LiPo 6S High voltage battery

570 g

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

180W
Intelligent Flight Battery

5700 mAh

### 2~:sf\l LiPo 6S

### 1~~,~·vvr 670g**~1oto40°.C.** · Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C Morethan 3 months: 22° to 28° C INSPIRE 1 User Manual

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Max Charging Power 180W Velocity Range Below 8m/s (2 mabove ground) Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later: Android version 4.1.2 or later

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IOC allows users to lockthe o;·ientation of aircraft in differentfashions. There are three working modesfor IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, and usermusttoggle the flight mode switch !o "P' modeto activate IOC. Referto the table below:

Course Lock (CL)
Home Lock (HL)* 

### Itsforward,direction.ls poln!ing'to1tie 

### nosedlrectlo!1Wf1Ei!]'reCOrOtrJQ;whlch is**fiX~**

### until**yo~ re::reco~d**  it.orexiHtor'n

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### Prerequisites of IOC Usethe IOCfeature underthe following condition:

Course Lock 

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# :vas Yes None

### .\~',iill**~.nil** None 

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Aircraft**~Point**of Interest

Enable the IOC feature bytapping "Enable IOC" inthe setting page ofthe DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Right Mode Switch to "P' mode and followthe on-screen instruction to use IOC feature.

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Followthe process described belowto upgradethe aircraft, remote controller and battery. Updating theAircraft Firmware Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100 MB of free space on theSDcard. Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/

phantom-3/download). 2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card.

Remove the SD card frorr. your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the camera. Step 3- Update theAircraft 1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator

will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is complete with success. 3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update.

The update is successful ifthe text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again ifthe text "result: failed" is found orthe camera status indicatorshows solid red. Updating the Remote Controller Firmware Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is available. Follow these &teps to updatethe firmware via the DJI GO App. Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 1. The remote controller has at least50% battery level. 2. Your mobile device is able to accessthe internet. 3. There is at least30 MB offree space on your mobile device. Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware 1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the

firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update and blink green when update is complete with success. Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the traditional method: a. Updatethe latestfirmware package files from DJI official web site.

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b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directoryof an SO card or USB flash drive. c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SO card into a SO card reader orthe USB disk onto the

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off. d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off

the remote controller during the update. e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound

a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. f . Ifyou do not have a SO card reader, you may insertthe SD card into the gimbal and connect the

gimbal with remote controllerto upgrade the remote controller. 

## & You will only be atle to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from this point onwards. 

### Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraftfirmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the upgrade package files in your SO card. The upgrade will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft.



# & • Ensurethere is onlyone firmware package file stored on yourSO card. • Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for

aircraft and remote controllerfirmware updates. • Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware update package. • Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming

calls maydisruptthe update process. • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry outfirmware

updatewhen the aircraft is landed. • Be sure to update the remote controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the

aircraft's firmware. • The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-linkthe remote

controllerand aircraft. • Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal

sound. It is normal forthe aircraftto sound orthe LEDto blink during the update process
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### FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following 

### two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the eq•Jipment.

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### Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 

### two conditions: {1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat maycause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more ofthe following measures: -Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on acircuit differentfrom thatto which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference. and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interferencethat maycause undesired operation ofthe device. Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux**d~ux**conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, ml!lme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre lefonctionnement. 

### IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located oroperating in conjunction with anyotherantenna ortransmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distancE; 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications notexpressly roved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment.

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