Docket Operations, M-30 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Room

W12-140 West Building Ground Floor 

Washington DC 20590-0001 

07/16/15

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations from part 21, subpart H; and Sections 45.23(b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 

91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), 

and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

My name is Jason Mallas and I am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request 

that I, the owner of a unmanned aircraft system (UAS) be granted exemption from 

the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) listed within so that I may operate my 

UAS commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. This 

exemption would allow operation of my UAS for the purpose of aerial photography, 

aerial videography, data collection, and surveying.

My equipment is a DJI Inspire 1 (4) blade quad copter weighing 6 lbs. 7.5 ounces. 

(see appendix 1) The UAS has a maximum airspeed of 30 knots. Using a remote 

controller operating on frequency 5.728-5.850GHZ / 2.400-2.483GHZ.The Inspire 1 

is equipped with built in ground support technology that allows it to fly utilizing GPS 

for stability, tracking, safe flight mode and a return to home feature in the event of 

loss of remote control signal or a critically low battery. All flights start with a preflight safety check and all flight data is recorded. The Inspire 1 is equipped with a 

fixed position camera that sends a live video signal to the controller allowing the 

person in control (PIC) to monitor video in real time. Flight data, speed, height, 

distance, battery level and general aircraft condition and information is also 

displayed during operation. The Inspire 1 battery has a flight time of 13 minutes. It 

is always returned to its original take off point and always flown utilizing VLOS. I 

have invested a considerable amount of money and have logged over 20 

recreational hours with this UAS and trained over 100 hours with other UAS 

equipment. My request for exemption would allow me to offer video and 

photographic services to clients at a considerable discount compared to using 

helicopters or fixed wing aircraft. 

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UAS Safety Operating Parameters 

I will abide by the following additional operating conditions under this exemption, 

which ensures a level of safety during UAS flight. 

Operate UAS below 400 feet and within a radius of 1000 feet from PIC always 

maintaining VLOS.

Obtain permission from the owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles and structures 

when operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet to any such vessels, 

vehicles or structures; I will conduct a safety assessment of the risk of operating 

closer to those objects and determine that it does not present an undue hazard.

Operate the UAS for 8-12 minutes per flight.

Land UAS prior to the manufacturer's recommended minimum level of battery power.

Operate UAS during daylight hours only within visual line of sight (VLOS)

Utilize the UAS' global positioning system (GPS) flight safety feature whereby it 

hovers and then slowly lands if communication with the remote control pilot is lost or 

battery becomes critically low. 

Contact respective airports if flight operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of 

estimated flight time, flight duration, elevation of flight and all other pertinent info. 

Always obtain all necessary permission prior to operation. 

Have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety or other concerns. 

Review weather reports prior to flight and never operate UAS in unsafe conditions 

— high wind, low clouds or other conditions that hinder visibility.

Only operate in safe environments that are strictly controlled, are away from power 

lines, elevated lights, airports and densely populated areas (defined by areas 

depicted in "yellow" on VFR charts and through obtaining information regarding 

congested areas from the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO); Also 

conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocols, during which safety carries 

primary importance.

The PIC will have a minimum of 5 hours logged on this craft and a minimum of 10 

hours flying UAS quad copters under varying conditions and environments and will 

follow all established safety protocols as well as guidelines of 14 C.F.R 61.51

(b) having the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with the 

operating documents, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures as 

outlined.

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Specific Exemptions Requested Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating 

area associated with the UA, we feel an exemption from 14 CFR part 21, Subpart H 

(Airworthiness Certificates) and § 91.203(a) and (b) (Certifications required), subject 

to certain conditions and limitations, is warranted and meets the requirements for an 

equivalent level of safety under 14 CFR part 11 and Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 

(Section 333). 

I request an exemption from § 45.23 Marking of the aircraft because the UA does 

not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark specific words or phrases. 

Further, two-inch lettering is difficult to place on a small aircraft with dimensions 

smaller than the minimal lettering requirement. Regardless of this, I can mark the 

UAS in the largest possible lettering by placing the word "Experimental" on its 

fuselage as required by § 45.29(f) so that anyone can see that designation. 

I request an exemption from § 91.7(a) which prohibits the operation of an aircraft 

without an airworthiness certificate, since currently, there is no certificate applicable 

to our operation, this regulation is inapplicable. 

I request an exemption from §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) 

and (b) Maintenance inspections since they only apply to aircraft with an 

airworthiness certificate. However, as a safety precaution I will perform a preflight 

inspection of the UAS before each flight as outlined in the attached operating 

documents. 

I request an exemption from § 91.9(b)(2) which requires an aircraft flight manual in 

the aircraft, however since there are no pilots or passengers on board the aircraft 

and given its size, this regulation is inapplicable. We believe an equivalent level of 

safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual with the UAS ground 

station. 

We request an exemption from § 91.119 which prescribes safe altitudes for the 

operation of civil aircraft, but allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in 

certain conditions. I will not operate the UAS above the altitude of 400 feet above 

ground level (AGL) and will also only operate in safe areas away from the public and 

traffic, thus "providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in 

relation to minimum safe altitudes." Given the size, weight, maneuverability, and 

speed of the UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

I request an exemption from § 91.121 Altimeter settings as it is inapplicable since 

the UAS utilizes electronic GPS with a barometric sensor.

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I request an exemption from § 91.151(a) Fuel requirements for flight in VFR 

conditions. The UAV is 100% electric and two low battery alerts are issued - per the 

operating documents, the UAV will be landed at the first alert. Also, flights will last 

approximately 8-12 minutes each, and the UAS has an automated function which 

results in immediate landing when a low battery is detected. The PIC will not begin a 

flight unless — considering wind and forecast weather conditions — there is enough 

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

speed, land the UA with 30% battery power remaining. 

Public Interest 

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and marketing has existed through 

manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, but for small business owners, its 

expense has been cost-prohibitive. By granting this exemption I would be able to 

provide this service at a much lower cost. 

Further, my UAS will pose no threat to the public given its small size and lack of 

combustible fuel. Additionally, the operation of the UAS will minimize ecological 

damage and promote economic growth by providing information to companies 

looking to relocate or build in the metro areas I service. 

Summary

I will comply with all of the following conditions and limitations should this grant of 

exemption be provided:

1) Operations will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating 

documents which is a 4-rotor aircraft weighing less than 7 pounds: DJI Inspire 1 

Aircraft System. 

2) The UAS will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 30 knots.

3) The UAS will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents. All 

altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

4) The UAS will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the Pilot In Command 

(PIC) at all times.

5) All operations may utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA will be operated within the 

visual line of sight (VLOS) of the VO at all times. The VO and PIC will be able to 

communicate verbally at all times. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will 

not transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight.The PIC will ensure that 

the VO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

6) The operating documents will be accessible during UAS operations and made 

available to the Administrator upon request. Any revisions to the operating documents 

will be presented to the Administrator upon request.

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7) Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe 

flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, 

the UAS will not be operated until the necessary maintenance has been performed 

and the UAS is found to be in a condition acceptable for safe flight. The Ground 

Control Station will be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and 

alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records.

8) Any UAS maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight 

characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, will undergo a 

functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an entry 

in the aircraft records.

9) The preflight inspection section in the operating documents will account for all 

discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered 

in the relevant sections of the operating documents.

10) I will follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

11) I will carry out maintenance, inspections, and all record keeping requirements, in 

accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations 

will be noted in the aircraft records, including total flight hours, description of work 

accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to 

service.

12) Each UAS operated will comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

13) An authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action 

taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

14)The PIC will also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.56 in an 

aircraft in which the PIC is rated on.

15) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial videography/cinematography 

and augmenting real estate listing videos (or similar operations), the PIC will have 

accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b),

16) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial videography/cinematography 

and augmenting real estate listing videos (or similar operations), the PIC will have 

accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), a minimum of 

5 hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of the UAS to be used in 

operations.

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17) The PIC will not operate the UAS for the purpose of aerial videography/

cinematography and augmenting real estate listing videos (or similar operations), 

unless the PIC has demonstrated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 

61.51(b), the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with the 

operating documents, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining 

appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

18) UAS operations will not be conducted at night, as defined in 14 CFR 1.1. All 

operations will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 

19) The UA will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as 

denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart. 

20) The UA will not be operated less than 500 ft below or less than 2,000 ft horizontally 

from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

21) If a UA loses communication or its GPS signal, it will return to a predetermined 

location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance 

with the operating documents. 

22) The PIC will abort a flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in 

accordance with the operating documents. 

23) The PIC will not begin a flight unless — considering wind and weather conditions — 

there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point & 

land the UA with 30% battery power remaining. 

24) We will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations, and also request a Notice to 

Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior 

to the operation. 

25) Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and 

control of the UA will comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or 

other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 

26) The documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 would be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These 

documents will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official 

upon request. 

27) The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations 

and activities at all times. 

28) The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device/vehicle. 

29) The UA will not be operated over congested or densely populated areas. 

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30) Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: 

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating 

persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. I will ensure 

that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation 

arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 

500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately 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 not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do 

not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

31) All operations will be conducted over private 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. 

32) Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported 

to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours.

33) Accidents will be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per 

instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

I would like to thank you for your consideration in granting this exemption. It will be 

an honor and privilege to hold this designation and I look forward to providing UAS 

video I photography. 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

Jason F. Mallas

1335 Bonnie Lane 

Brookfield, WI 53045 

jason.mallas@gmail.com 

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Flight Controller 

The Inspire 1 's flight controller is based on OJI 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. 

Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: 

P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending 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-A TTl: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for 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 barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

o\j: Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Right 

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The INSPIRE 1 comes 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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Rear LED 

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: 

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Normal 

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Power on and self-check 

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-x{?:-:X2 ······Green Flashes Twice 

¥· .. ····Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

Safe to Ry (P rnode with VISion Positioning but without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A rnode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

·Yi· ...... Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost 

• B::- ······Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning 

<Fii ······Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning 

f,t · · · · · · Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

'R>- Solid Red Critical Error 

·.13>-Y· ······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Corn pass Calibration Required 

Return to Home {RTH) 

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Horne Point. There are three cases 

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

GPS 

Horne Point 

Smart RTH 

Description 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ( 11 ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting, the Horne Point will be updated to 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 DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables srnart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Horne Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Srnart 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 OJI Intelligent Right Battery is depleted to a point that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

when these warnings are shown. OJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Horne Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Horne Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds 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 Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the 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 

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Battery Level 

Warning 

Low battery 

level warning 

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning 

Estimated 

remaining 

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The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately. 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level. 

Suf.ic1ent battery 

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Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

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Aircraft status 

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RED quickly. 

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Tap "Go-home" to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Home point and land 

automatically, or "Cancel" to 

resume normal flight. If no 

action is taken, the aircraft 

will automatically go home 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

an alarm. 

The OJI Pilot app screen will 

flash red and aircraft starts to 

descend. Remote controller 

will sound an alarm. 

N/A 

Flight Instructions 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

The aircraft 

will begin to 

descend and land 

automatically. 

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t5: • 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 over the aircraft if 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 2 Confirm Home Point 

Blinking Green Blinking Green 

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

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Fast Blinking Yellow 

& • 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 during the Failsafe. 

Dynamic Home Point 

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: 

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

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

2. Tap"'"and select"i", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap""'and select"4,9'', to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set succesfully. 

Vision Positioning System 

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 1 can 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 monocular camera. 

Using Vision Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically 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 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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•5• ······Slow Blinking Red D-D-0······ 

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Red and Green/ Red and None 

Yellow Alternate Blinks 

RTH LED Sound 

iV:f-SolidWhite /chime 

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Remote Controller Status 

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as 'Master' and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as 'Slave' and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status. 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Horne command to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

Linking the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below. 

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Remote Control Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 I Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 I Reset gimbal yaw 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

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DJI Pilot App 

The OJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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Camera 

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1 's camera. You can also configure 

various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set 

the gain values on this screen. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~.nil: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] lOG Settings 

\>A CL : This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode. 

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home Lock or Point of Interest Lock. 

[4] System Status 

Sate1nRy(GPS) :This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

_,__., o : The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on the 

battery level indicator represent different battery levels. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

g.~ 1tlll: This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

~.ull: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8) Battery Level 

ff 100%: This icon shows the current Intelligent Right Battery level. 

Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds and view the battery 

warning history in this page. 

[9) General Settings 

@:Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the camera, enable 

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle flight route display on this page. 

[10) Camera Operation Bar 

Exposure Lock 

AE •: Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. 

Function 

Fn: Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digtial filters. 

Shutter 

e : Tap this button to take a single photo. 

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Record 

0: 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 has the same function. 

Playback 

[B: Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. 

Camera Settings and Shooting Mode 

~;: : Tap to enter the Camera Settings page and switch from camera shooting mode from manual to 

auto. 

[11] Map 

Display the flight path of the current mission. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

[12] Vision Positioning 

g : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

[13] Flight Telemetry 

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Vision Positioning Status 

Icon is highlighted when Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1} The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

(2} Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

[14] Home Point Settings 

f :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, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

$ : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

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 open 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 of water. 

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 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in "P" mode. ::!J 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

Right limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the !GAO (International Civil Aviation 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 limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the 

OJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

Max Radius 

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GPS Signal Strong <@:···· .. Blinking Green 

Right limits DJI Pilot App 

Max Height Flight altitude must be under Warning: Height 

the set height. limit reached. 

Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance 

the max radius. 

GPS Signal Weak l¥. · · · · · · Blinking Yellow 

Right limits 

Max Height Right height restricted to 

120m and under. 

limit reached. 

DJI Pilot App 

Warning: Height limit 

reached. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

Rapid red flashing Jt 

······when close to the 

max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

co Max Radius No limits ;:r 

& •If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. 

• If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at 

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. 

Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas 

includes smaller airports. 

Category A Safety Zone 

(1) The category A "safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a range of "restrictedaltitude zones". Flight is prevented in the "no-fly zone" but can continue with height restrictions in the 

restricted-altitude zone. 

(2) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

(3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum 

altitude going from 35 feet {10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120m) at 5 miles (8 km). 

(4) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the 

safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot App. 

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+----------Category A safety zone-----------+ 

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400feet L las~> .. ·. t 3.5 mile ""'41 1.5 milej 

320 feeJ 5 mile 

Category B Safety Zone 

No-fly zone Restricted-altitude Warning zone ftight zone 

(1) Category B "safety zone" is comprised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning zone". 

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone". 

Free zone 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1 Krn) of this 

zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Pilot App. 

!-Category B safety zone--+! 

No-flY.zone warning zone Free zone 

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GPS Signal Strong ·;9 ······Blinking Green 

Aircraft 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A rnode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a restricted Fi········ zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

Restricted- If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) zone to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120rn. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

EI§ Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

& • When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking. 

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• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

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Preflight Checklist 

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 start and are functioning as normal. 

6. OJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

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 poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance 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 NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you 

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap "MODE" in the app and select "Compass 

Calibration" to calibrate the compass. Then follow the 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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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

6 If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

'(F Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch OJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Take-off 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"i", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Lt • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, 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 about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

2. Select desired gimbal working rnode in the DJI Pilot app. 

3. Airn to shoot when flying in P rnode only. 

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change carnera settings to suit you. These include photo forrnat and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft rnovernents stable and srnooth. 

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Appendix 

Specifications 

Aircraft 

Model 

Weight {Battery Included} 

Hovering Accuracy {P Mode) 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Flight T1me 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovering 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

Gimbal 

Model 

Output Power {With Camera) 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

T600 

2935g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 300°/S 

Yaw: 150°/S 

35° 

5m/s 

4m/s 

22 m/s {A TTl mode, no wind} 

4500m 

10m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

DJI3510 

DJI 1345 

Enabled by default 

-10°t040° C 

559to581 mm 

438x451x301 mm 

ZENMUSEX3 

Static: 9 W;ln Motion: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA;Motion: 900 mA 

Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan:±330° 

Pitch: 120°/S 

Pan: 180°/S 

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Camera 

Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

Remote Controller 

Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

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X3 

FC350 

12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo) 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Micro SO 

Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

0° to40° C 

C1 

922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5.728-5.850 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

USB, Mini-HDMI 

Built-in battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 
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Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone 

Output Power 9W 

Operating Temperature Range -10°t040°C 

Storage Temperature Range 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45o C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

Charging Temperature Range 0-40° c 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Charger 

Model A14-100P1A 

Voltage 26.3V 

Rated Power 100W 

Battery (Standard) 

Name Intelligent Flight Battery 

Model TB47 

Capacity 4500 mAh )> 

Voltage 22.2V ""0 

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Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery ::J 

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Energy 99.9Wh 

Net Weight 570g 

Operating Temperature Range -10°t0400C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

Storage Temperature Range More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

Charging Temperature Range 0°t040°C 

Max Charging Power 180W 

Battery (Optional) 

Name Intelligent Flight Battery 

Model TB48 

Capacity 5700mAh 

Voltage 22.8V 

Battery Type LiPo 6S 

Energy 129.96 Wh 

Net Weight 670g 

Operating Temperature Range -10to40°C 

Storage Temperature Range 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

Charging Temperature Range oo to40° C 

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Max Charging Power 

Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

DJI Pilot App 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

Supported Mobile Devices 

180W 

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

5-500cm 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

0-250 em 

iOS version 7.1 or later;Android version 4. 1 .2 or later 

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 58, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung 

85, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you 

use a tablet for the best experience 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

-6' IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

16 and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate JOG. Refer to the table below: :::> 

0. 

x· 

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POl)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL. 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POl), the aircraft can circle around 

the POl, and the nose always points to the POl. 

~ *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

Modes lOG 

Course Lock 

Home Lock 

POl 

Using IOC 

GPSenabled 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

GPS 

None 

~Ill 

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Flight Distance Limits 

None 

Aircraft ~ Home Point 

Aircraft ~Point of Interest 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable JOG" in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to "P' mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 

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