Artur Segieda

717 N. Keebler Ave. Collinsville, Illinois, 62234 618

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- 0733 August 5 , 2015 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Wa shington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f), and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

Dear Sir or Madam: I, Artur Segieda, pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Reform Act), Subsection (f) of 49 U .S.C. § 44701, and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, request an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below and discussed in Appendix A to allow Artur Segieda to conduct commercial operations with small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) to provide a erial film making, photography, videography, surveying, data acquisition, site, structural and patrolling inspections for pipeline, energy, utility, construction, real estate, precision agriculture and other industries, search and rescue, remote sensing, community awareness, education, training

, research operations and other flight operations that could be performed safely and more cost effectively than a traditional manned aircraft

. Performing these services with a sUAS is in the public interest for severa l reasons, which are detailed further herein and include: (1) dramatically reducing safety risks inherent in manned operations, both in the air and on the ground; (2) inspecting locations where humans are not able visit without incurring substantial risk; (3) enhancing capabilities to utilize the sUAS to assist first responders on safety or environmental incidents; (4) and improving access to and control of various sites and operations. The use of the sUAS for these services will reduce the need to either operate manned aircraft in a difficult environment and reduce the environmental impact of conventional aircraft operations or add to the safety when other non

- aircraft related methods prove hazardous or risky. In addition, the small, lightweight, and easil y controllable operating characteristics of the sUASs’ provide for safe operations over site locations.

**Exemptions Requested** Artur Segieda requests exemptions from the following regulations: 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.119(c);14 C.F.R. 91.121;

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(1) and (2); 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b).

**Operating Conditions** Artur Segieda requests an exemption subject to the conditions listed in Appendix B, which are substantially similar to the operating conditions required for the FAA’s previous grants of exemptions under Section 333. In accordance with the conditions approved in previo us exemption grants, Artur Segieda is requesting authority to operate the sUAS within visual line of sight and below 400 feet AGL except as provided by FAA Air Traffic Control via COA. Artur Segieda will use the elevation of the highest prominent terrain w ithin 1 mile of the launch point and within the visual line of sight (VLOS) as a ground reference point to establish the 400 feet ceiling. In other words, Artur Segieda will not operate the sUAS any higher than 400 feet above the highest point within 1 mil e from the launch point, and will only do so provided the sUAS is within the line of sight. These operating conditions, along with those listed in Appendix B, would provide an equivalent level of safety for the reasons described below. The sUAS is visible up to 2,000 meters (1.24 miles) in a clear sky, making the selection of the predominant terrain within 1 mile of the launch point as a ground reference a logical and easily manageable reference.

**Operator Requirements** As a condition to the grant of the exe mptions, Artur Segieda will require that the PIC hold at least a private pilot certificate and a valid third

- class medical certificate. The PIC will have accumulated and logged a minimum number of flight cycles and hours for daytime operations, as required by the FAA. The PIC will also be subject to the FAA flight review requirements. The PIC and all observers will be required to have completed a training program. Artur Segieda respectfully submits that the operator qualifications takes into account the o perating conditions and characteristics of the particular sUAS in use.

**Public Interest** Artur Segieda respectfully submits that its use of the sUAS in lieu of manned operations, which are currently conducted with conventional fixed and rotary winged aircraft, offers increased safety benefit and will achieve an enhanced level of safety, as mandated under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. Approval of this application also will benefit the public interest by allowing better, safer, and more cost efficient information gathering for various industries. Conventional aerial survey and inspection operations using manned aircraft involve very heavy aerial vehicles that must transit to the operational location and carry significant quantities of combustible fuels an d a multi

person crew in piloting and observation roles. These operations become even moredifficult if the terrain is mountainous. By contrast, the sUAS lightweight

, including its

payload and use of batteries for power, allows it to be carried to and from the area of activity, removing the need for airborne pilots and observers, and poses less risk to p eople and infrastructure on the ground, as well as other aircraft. Additionally, no national security issues are or will be raised by the grant of the requested exemptions due to the sUAS small size and extremely limited load

- carrying capacity, as well as its operational limitations and absence of flammable fuel. On the other hand, the sUAS is likely to enhance national security through better and more a ccurate monitoring of critical national infrastructure. The grant of the requested exemption is in the public interest based on the clear direction in Section 333 and 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f), the equivalent and enhanced level of safety of the proposed operat ions, the significant public benefit, and cost savings to be realized as a result of the use of sUAS for aerial inspection and survey services. Moreover, the FAA has already granted similar exemptions for sUAS used to conduct high

- r e s o l u t i o n aeria l imaging and surveying operations. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.

**Privacy Concerns** The proposed operations will take place only in largely unpopulated, remote areas that

are owne d or leased, controlled by Artur Segieda or the owner of record. Access to these areas is restricted to employees and authorized personnel only. No privacy issues are raised by this application.

**Federal Register Summary** Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.81(f), t he following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should the FAA determine that publication is needed: Docket No.: No. FAA

- 2015

- Petitioner: Flight Ventures Ltd. Section of 14 CFR: Part 21, § 45. 23(b), § 61.113(a) and (b), § 91.7( a), § 91.119(c), § 91.1 21, § 91.151(a), § 91.405(a), § 91.407(a)(1), § 91.409(a)(2), § 91.417(a) and (b). Description of Relief Sought: Artur Segieda is seeking an exemption to conduct commercial operations using a small

unmanned aircraft (55 pounds or less) in remote areas of the United States. Under 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f), the “Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any of sections 44702

-44716 of [Title 49] if the Administrator finds the exemption is in the public interest.” See Exemption Nos. 11109, 11110, 11136, 11166, 11167, 11170, 11172. Artur Segieda requests that the FAA not request public comment on its application because it would not set a precedent and be cause the relief requested is identical to exemptions granted previously. 14 C.F.R. § 11.87.

Sincerely, Artur Segieda

**AP PENDIX A**  **EXEMPTION REQUEST A ND EQUIVA**  **LENT LEVEL OF SA FETY SHOWINGS**  **UNDER AP**  **PLICA BLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION** Artur Segieda requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any

additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation of the sUAS:

**14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: A irw**  **orthiness Certificates** Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by § 1.203(a)(1). Given the size and weight of the aircraft, the operating conditions, design safety features, and the proposed conditions and limitations, it is unnecessary to go through the certificate of airworthiness process under Part 21 Subpart H to achieve or exceed current safety levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 3 33. Section 333 and 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f) both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the sUAS involved. In this case, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, under the conditions proposed herein, will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing o r rotorcraft) with an airworthiness certificate. The sUAS weighs less than 10 pounds fully loaded. It will not carry a pilot, passenger or flammable fuel. The sUAS operates exclusively within a controlled area pre

- disclosed and in compliance with condition s set forth herein. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the PIC and observer(s), pursuant to the conditions set forth in Appendix B, the Operator’s Manual, and local public safety require ments. The FAA will have advance notice of all operations through the filing of NOTAMs. The lack of flammable fuel and the fact that the aircraft is carried to the location and not flown there all establish the equivalent level of safety. The sUAS provide s at least an equivalent level of safety to that of such operations being conducted with conventional aircraft that would be orders

- of

- magnitude larger and would be carrying passengers, cargo, and flammable fuel.

**14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking of the A irc**  **raft** The regulation requires that marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light

- sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must als o display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light

- sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word “Experimental” can be placed. Given the size of the sUAV, two

- inch lettering will be impossible. The word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the sUAV marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others work ing with the sUAV will see the identification of the UAS as “Experimental.” The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A.

**14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113(a) & (b): Commercial Pilot Privileges**Section s 61.113(a) & (b) limit private pilots to non

- commercial operations. Unlike a

conventional aircraft that carries a pilot, passengers, and cargo, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no passengers or property of others on board. The area of operation is

con trolled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Operator’s Manual. In conjunction with the required training of the PIC and observers, the level of safety provided by the requirements included in the Opera tor’s Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The proposed operations will achieve at least an equivalent level of safety.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Minimum Safe A ltitudes**  Se ction 91.7(a) prohibits an individual from operating a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. No FAA standard exists for determining an aircraft’s airworthiness when an airworthiness certificate is not issued. As the FAA has done with previ ous exemption grants, airworthiness will be ensured and an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by compliance with the operating documents prior to every flight.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c): Minimum Safe A ltitudes**  Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Specifically, Section 91.119(c) limits aircraft flying over areas other than congested areas to an altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the ai rcraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Because some of the aerial inspection and survey work must be accomplished at altitudes less than 500 feet AGL and nonparticipating employees may be working withi n 500 feet of the sUAS, an exemption from Section 91.119(c) is needed. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the sUAS, given its size, weight, speed, and materials, does not pose a serious risk. Also, every flight will be conducted over land controlled by Artur Segieda . Artur Segieda will notify all effected individuals of sUAS operations in advance to ensure they are aware of the planned flights. Compared to aerial inspection operations conducted with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more than 10 pounds and carrying flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations will be far less than those currently allowed with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 feet AGL. Exemption Nos. 11156, 11158, 11159.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.121 : A** **ltimeter Setting** Section 91.121 requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set “to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption is required. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Operator’s Manual, confirming the altitude of the launch site s hown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions** This regulation prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane under VFRconditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough

fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed

– (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. ” The sUAS batteries provide approximately 50 minutes of powered flight. W ithout an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151, the sUAS’s flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in length because the PIC would require the last 30 minutes to satisfy se ction 91.151(a). Given the limitations on its proposed operations, a longer time frame for flight in VFR conditions is reasonable. Artur Segieda believes that an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a) provides an equivalent level of safety and is consistent with prior exemptions. Operating the sUAS, without 30 minutes of reserve fuel does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was meant to prevent given the size and speed at which the sUAS operates. In the unlikely event that the sUAS’ battery runs low, it would simply follow the pre

programmed command to land at a designated location, usually the departure point. Given its weight and construction material, the risks are less than contemplated by the current regulation. Artur Segieda believes t hat an equivalent or enhanced level of safety can be achieved by maintaining 10 minutes of reserve power which, allowing at least 30 minutes of flight time, if not more, would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhe re in its limited operating area. Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with 91.151(a)); see also Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673 and 10808.

**14 C.F.R. §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417 (a) and (b):**  **Maintenance Inspections**  Section 91.405(a) requires that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter.” Section 91.407 similarly makes reference to requirements in Part 43. Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. S ection 91.417(a) requires the owner or operator to keep records showing certain maintenance work that has been

a ccomplished by certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records of approval of the aircraft for return to service. A qualified person prior to each flight and at predefined intervals as part of the maintenance schedule will perform pre

-flight checks.

The pre

-flight checklist includes but may not be limited to: 1. Visual inspection of the airframe; 2. Visual inspections of pro peller; 3. Verify GPS acquisition; 4. Plan and upload mission; 5. Video and payload check; 6. Controls check; 7. Gyro/control surfaces check; 8. Throttle check 9. Altimeter check;10. Check sensors; and

11. Verify failsafe’s are set correctly.

An equival ent level of safety will be achieved because the sUAS will carry no external payload, will operate only in restricted predetermined areas, and is not a complex mechanical device. In addition, the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance that is performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition and to

ensu re an equivalent level of safety. Last, the Operator’s Manual will have instructions to develop and document maintenance, overhaul, replacement, and inspection

requirements in the absence of Artur Segieda requirements, and procedures to document and mainta in maintenance records for the sUAS. The sUAS maintenance guidelines provide an equivalent level of safety to the maintenance requirements in Part 91.

**AP PENDIX B**  **OPERA TING LIMITA** **TIONS** 1. Operations authorized by the grant of exemption are limited to the sUAS that weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. The sUAS will not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour) based on either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the sUAS be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximums UAS operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. 3. The sUAS will not be operated at an altitude more than 400 feet above the highest predominant terrain except as may be provided by FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) via COA. The highest predominant terrain is the defined as terrain within 1 mile of the launch point and within the visual line of sight of the PIC. All altitudes reported to ATC shall be in feet AGL. 4. The sUAS must be operated wit hin 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. 5. All operations must use a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC must be designated before the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 6. The operating documents and this grant of exemption must be accessible during sUAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a conflict exists between the conditions and limitations in the exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations in the exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, Artur Segieda must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. Artur Segieda may update or revise its operating documents. It is Artur Se gieda’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. ArturSegieda must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension

or amendment to this grant of exemption. 7. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the sUAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. The PIC shall not operate the aircraft if the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the sUAS until the necessa ry maintenance has been performed and the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station, if utilized, must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alternations must be properly documented in the aircraf t records. 8. Any that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the sUAS operation or flight characteristics (e.g., replacement of a flight critical component) must undergo a functional test flight in accordance with the Operator’s Manual. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records of the flight. The requirements and procedures for a functional test flight and aircraft record entry shall be included in the Operator’s Manual. 9. The pre

-flight inspe ction must account for all discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents. 10. The operator must follow sUAS manufacturer’ s component, maintenance, overhaul,

replaceme nt, inspection, and life limit requirements. 11. Artur Segieda must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhau l component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the person authorized to return the sUAS to service. 12. Each sUAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins or Airworthiness Directives if applicable. 13. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third class medical certificate. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements sp ecified in 14 C.F.R. § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 14. Artur Segieda may not permit any PIC to operate, unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely op erate, the sUAS in a manner consistent with how the sUAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours a nd currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). The PIC must ensure that the VO is trained appropriately in order to fulfill his or her duties. A record of training and qualification must be documented and made available upon p rior documented flight experience obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and experience building), are permitted under the t erms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, an d the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with these operating conditions.15. Operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All

operations must be conducted under visual fligh t rules (VFR) conditions. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) or instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions are not authorized. 16. The sUAS may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA publis hed 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 Artur Segieda COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made ava ilable to the Administrator upon request. 17. The sUAS may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 18. If the sUAS loses communications or lose s its GPS signal, the sUAS must return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance with the Operator’s Manual. 19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles, other aircraft incu rsions or emergencies in accordance with the Operator’s Manual. 20. sUAS operations must be completed within 50 minutes flight time. 21. Artur Segieda must obtain an ATC issued COA prior to conducting any operations under this exemption. This COA will also require the filing of the NOTAM not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. 22. All aircraft operated in accordance with the requested exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 1 4 C.F.R. Part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Subpart C. Markings shall be as large as practicable. 23. The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the sUAS must comply with Federal C ommunication (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 24. The documents required under 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the sUAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents shall be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 25. The sUAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activities at all times. 26. The sUAS may not be operated fro m any moving device or vehicle. 27. The sUAS may not be operated over congested or densely populated areas. 28. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, structures, and public access roads unless if 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 tha t it does not present an undue hazard. 29. Operations nearer than 500 feet to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons as defined in the operating documents are permitted if those operations do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a) as determined by the PIC. 30. All operations must be conducted over private or controlled access property unless

an exception is granted.31. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA shall be reported to the FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB.

**AP PEN**  **DIX C SMA**  **LL UNMA NNED A**  **ERIA L SYSTEM DESCRIPTION** 

**Ar tur Segieda**  **Overview** : Artur Segieda is a commercial rated pilot with a third class medical. Additionally, Artur Segieda is a current CFI and holds an A&P Certificate.

**sUA S Operating Overview**  : The sUAS utilized are rotary

-wing aircraft constructed of foam, rugged polycarbonate or graphite materials. The aircraft are easy to assemble or come preassembled. The sUAS can be operated manually or in fully autonomous flight modes. Creating preplanned flight pa ths in autonomous mode is as simple as clicking on reference points on a georeferenced maps. Pre

- mission waypoints, landing zones, and flight area dimensions can be entered during preflight planning ensuring the sUAS operates only within specified boundari es and predetermined flight parameters. Th e DJI Phantom 3, DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus, Inspire 1 and Matrice 100 are quad copter drones.

The Phantom 3 is a battery

- powered drone allowing flight times up to 23 minutes. Diagonally it measures approximately 590mm (23.25 inches) including rotor blades. Takeoff weight is 1280 grams (2.82 pounds)

. The Phantom 2 Vision Plus is a battery

- powered drone allowing flight times up to 23 minutes. Diagonally it measure s approximately 350mm (13.78 inches) . Takeoff weight is 1242 grams (2.74 pounds)

. The Inspire 1 is a battery

- powered drone allowing flight times up to 18 minutes. Diagonally it measures approximately 581mm (22.87 inches) . Takeoff weight is 2935 grams (6.47 pounds)

. The Matrice 100 i s allowing flight times up to 40 minutes. Takeoff weight is 2431 grams (5.36 pounds) . Diagonally it measures approximately 650mm (25.59 inches)

. Many advanced safety features makes these drones on e of the safest choices for commercial operations. Safety features include geo

-fencing, position hold and self

leveling, return home, emergency landing and stop.

**Operator’s Manual**

– The respective UAS Operator’s Ma nual, provided by the manufacturer, will be followed at all times and available during all appropriate flight opera tions. The current version can be downloaded at the following links:

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom

- 3/download

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom

- 2

-vision

- plus/downloadhttp://www.dji.com/product/inspire

- 1/download

http://www.dev.dji.com/en/products/flying

- platforms/matrice

- 100/download s

**Takeoff and Landing sty le/ty**  **pe**

– The sUAS is ground launched . The sUAS lands by returning to a pre

- determined rally point. Once it reaches a pre

- selected altitude, it heads toward the landing waypoint, descending until it lands

. **Navigation System**

– Specific maps can be downloaded to the display screen (such as VFR air sectional and geographic maps), which are overlaid with GPS positi onal data. Wa ypoints can be created before and during flight operations creating specific locations and sequences for the aircraft in use.

**Defined “Keep Out” A reas** 
**–** The navigation software allows for preplanning Keep Out Areas, also know n as geo

-fencing, that allow the operator to designate airspace he or she does not want the sUAS to enter. If defined flight paths pass through an area designated as keep

- out, the individual waypoints and waypoint connection segments turn red as a warning. Additionally, if a mission is uploaded and intersects with a keep out area, a warning is presented to the user. Also, if an aircraft in flight is navigated into a designated keep out area, an audible warning is sounded.

**Maintenance**

– The sUAS require very little maintena nce, and operators may perform most required maintenance in the field with the field repair kit.

**Command and Control Sy stems** 

- The sUAS Ground Control Station (GCS) allows the operator simultaneous control over aircraft and payloads. The display screen provides all essential flight data to the operator. Telemetry data is transmitted to the command station at least once per second. Displayed on GCS: ● Current position ● Registered home position ● Any autopilot flight plans ● Registered emergency landing zone ● Aircraft attitude ● Altitude ● Airspeed ● Groundspeed ● Compass reading/heading ● Estimated wind heading ● Communication strength ● Range from home ● Bearing from home ● Duration of current mission ● Rate of climb ● Mode of the aircraft● Battery level