Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 1 of 20 July 24, 2015
U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590
RE: Petition for Section 333 Exemp tion Under FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Petitioner : Valmie Resources, Inc. Petitioner’s sUAS(s) Models : Ve rtitek V1-X8a; Vertitek V2-H6a Petitioner’s sUAS(s) Operations : Aerial Based Agricultural App lications; Aerial Based Search and Rescue Operations; Aerial Based Powe r-line Inspection; Aerial Based Pipe-line Inspection; Aerial Based Infrast ructure Surveying; Aerial Photographi c and Video Imaging Regulations Requiring Exempti on : 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5) 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a); 14 C.F.R. §61.315(a) 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)(1) 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); and 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b) To whom it may concern,
On behalf of Valmie Resources, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Valmie”), a Houston, Texas, corporation specializing in the u se of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for aerial based agricultural applications, sear ch and rescue operations, power- line inspections, pipe-line inspections, infrastructure surveying, and imaging, the undersi gned counsel for Valmie herebyPetition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 2 of 20 applies for Section 333 exemption pursuant to the FAA Moderniza tion and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 (P.L. 112- 95), and 14 C.F.R. Part 11.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and owner of Valmie, Gerald B rett Hammack, holds a private pilot, single engine, airplane certificate and rating. Conseque ntly, Mr. Hammack understands the importance of safe flight opera tions and is acutely aware of th e importance of complying with all Federal Aviation Regulations (F.A.R.s). As such, Valmie, throug h the careful oversight and tutelage of Mr. Hammack, will e nsure that all sUAS flight opera tions are conducted in the safest possible manner. To that end, Valmie will comply with any fligh t or atmospheric condition limitations imposed upon the commercial operation of Valmie’s V ertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a. This petition will address the following topics, as they relate to Valmie’s commercial sUAS flight operations: Valmie’s sUAS models for which Valmie seeks exempti on – a proprietary built sUAS called the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a; Valmie’s sUAS f light operations and conditions; privacy concerns; public interest and safety concerns; and, the above specified F.A.R.s requiring exemption. Under Section 333(b)(1), Valmie’s petition will give the FAA good cause to issue a Certificate Of Waiver or Authorization by showing that the size , weight, speed, operational capacity, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operat ions within the Visual Line of Sight of the Pilot in Command and Visual Observer of Valmie’s sUAS mo dels neither create a hazard to users of the National Airspace System or public nor pose a t hreat to national security.
Additionally, this petition will prove that Valmie’s flight ope rations for the commercial usage of the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a provides an equivalent level of safety when compared to the F.A.R.s requiring exemption. To that end, while the FAA has not granted a petition for Section 333 exemption as to a Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H 6a, the FAA has already granted exemptions for similar commerci al flight operations for the 3D Robotics X8-M and Tarot 810, as well as for sUAS models utilizing the Tarot 650 Sport frame and the Tarot 960 frame - sUAS models and frames most similar to Valmie’s Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a in size, speed, weight, and operational capacity.
For example, in Exemption Nu mber 11824, Regulatory Docket Numbe r FAA-2015-1078, as well as Exemption Number 11617, Regulat ory Docket Number FAA-2015-05 49, and Exemption Number 11446, Regulatory Docket Number FAA-2014-0890, the FAA g ranted exemptions for the use of the 3D Robotics X8-M – a sUAS that is similar to the Ver titek V1-X8a. To that end, the FAA has granted exemptions to commercial sUAS operators of the Tarot 650 Sport Frame – the skeleton/backbone of the Vertitek V1-X8a’s design. In Exemption Number 11675, Regulatory Docket Number FAA-2015-0713, the FAA granted a Section 333 peti tion for the commercial operation of a Tarot 650 for aer ial photography and videography

. Likewise, in Exemption Number 11528, Regulatory Docket Number F AA-2015-0342, the FAA granted an exemption for the use of the Tarot 810 - a sUAS that is similar to the Vertitek V2-H6a. Like the Tarot 650 Sport Frame fo r the Vertitek V1-X8a, the FAA has also granted an exemption to commercial sUAS operators of the Tarot 960 Frame – the skele ton/backbone of the Vertitek V2-H6a. In Exemption Number 11221, Regulatory Docket Number FAA -2014-0557, the FAA granted a Section 333 petition for a Tarot 960 to conduct comme rcially operated aerial filming and inspections.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 3 of 20 Please refer to the “Table of C ontents” beginning on page four (4) to assist your review of Valmie’s petition for Section 333 exemption. If we may provide additiona l insight or information regarding Valmie’s petition, please do not h esitate to contact The Ison L aw Group at 863-712-9475 or Christopher@thepilotlawyer.com.
Sincerely, THE ISON LAW GROUP

Christ opher Ison, Esq. EnclosuresPetition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 4 of 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Glossary of Terms ................................................................................6 II. Publishable Summary ................................................................................7 III. Petitioner’s Contact Information ..............................................................8 IV. Valmie Resources, Inc. Petiti on For Section3 333 Exemption ............ ..............8
a. Valmie Resources, Inc. Overview .....................................................8 b. The Vertitek V1-X8a Overview .....................................................8
c. Vertitek V1-X8a Specifications .....................................................9 d. Vertitek V2-H6a Overview ...................................................10
e. Vertitek V2-H6a Specifications ...................................................10 f. Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2- H6a Shared Componentry Overview ......11 g. Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2- H6a Shared Componentry Specific ations .....12 V. Flight Conditions and Operating Procedures.....................................................13 VI. Privacy .......................................................................................16 VII. Public Interest and Safety .....................................................................17 VIII. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested ..........................................17
a. 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c): Medical Certificates Requirement an d Duration ...............17 b. 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5): Recreational Pilot Privilege s and Limitations ...............18

c. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations : Pilot in Command ......18 d. 14 C.F.R. §61.315(a): What Are The Privileges and Limits of My Sport Pilot Certificate? ..........................................18

e. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness ...................................................19 f. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c): Mini mum Safe Altitude: General ..........................................19 g. 14 C.F.R. §91.121: Altimeter Settings ............................................................19 h. 14 C.F.R. §91.151(a)(1): Fuel Requirements For Flight In VFR Co nditions ...............20 i. 14 C.F.R. §91.405(a): Maintenance Required ...................................................20 j. 14 C.F.R. §91.407(a)(1): Operation After Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, R ebuilding, Or Alteration .. ................................20 k. 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.409(a)(1) and (2): Inspections ...................................................20 l. 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b): Maintenance Records ..........................................20Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 5 of 20 EXHIBIT LIST

Exhibit 1: Vertitek V1-X8a Specification List (2 pages) ..........................................21

Exhibit 2: Vertitek V2-H6a Specifi cation List (2 pages) ........................................... 23

Exhibit 3: FrSky Taranis X9D+ Manual (2 pages) ...................................................25

Exhibit 4: FrSky X8R Manual (1 page) ............................................................27

Exhibit 5: 3DR Radio 915 MHz V2 Quic k Start Guide (4 pages) .................................28

Exhibit 6: 3DR Radio 915 MHz V2 Manual (12 pages) ..........................................32

Exhibit 7: Mission Planner Autopilot Manual (2 pages) ...........................................44

Exhibit 8: Pixhawk Autopilot Manual (13 pages) .....................................................46Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 6 of 20 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Aircraft : any contrivance invented, use d, or designed to navigate, or f ly in, the air (Title 49, United States Code (49 USC) § 40102).
National Airspace System (NAS) : the common network of U.S. airs pace; air navigation facilitie s, equipment and services, airpor ts or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information and services; rules, regulations and procedur es, technical information, and m anpower and material.
Operational Control : with respect to a flight, means the exercise of authority ove r initiating, conducting or terminati ng a flight (14 CFR § 1.1).
Pilot in Command (PIC) : the person who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight; has been designated as PIC before or during the flight; and holds the appropriate category class and type-rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight (14 CFR § 1.1).
Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) : an unmanned aircraft and associated elements, including communication links and the components that control t he unmanned aircraft, that are required for the pilot in command to operate safely and efficie ntly in the national airspace system (P.L. 112-95, Section 331), weighi ng less than 55 pounds, inclu ding payload.
UAS Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) : an authorization issued by the Air Traffic Organization to an operator for a specific unmanned aircraft ac tivity.
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) : unaided (corrective lenses and/or sunglasses excepted) visual contact between a pilot in command and an unmanned aircraft suf ficient to maintain safe operational control of the aircr aft, know its location, and be able to scan the airspace in which it is operating to see and avoid other air traffic or objects aloft o r on the ground.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 7 of 20 PUBLISHABLE SUMMARY Pursuant to 14 C.F.R §11.81(f), should the FAA require a publis hable summary for the Federal Register , Valmie Resources, Inc. (Valmie), submits the following inform ation:
Valmie seeks exemption from the following Federal Aviation Regu lations (F.A.R.s) for the commercial operation of Small Unma nned Aircraft Systems (sUAS):
14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c); 14 C. F.R. §§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5); 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a); 14 C.F.R. §61.315(a); 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)(1); 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); and 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b).
Valmie seeks exemption from the above listed F.A.R.s for the pu rpose of commercially operating the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a – sUAS models assembled from commercially available, “off-the-shelf” componentry. Valmie seeks to commerc ially operate these sUAS models for aerial based agricultural applications, search and rescue o perations, power-line inspections, pipe-line inspections, infrastr ucture surveying, and imaging in an effort to increase the effectiveness of data coll ection, storage, and analysis.
The Vertitek V1-X8a is comparable in size, weight, speed and op erational capacity to the 3D Robotics X8-M sUAS and sUAS models that utilize the Tarot 650 S port frame. The Vertitek V2- H6a, likewise, is comparable in size, weight, speed and operati onal capacity to the Tarot 810 and sUAS models that utilize the Ta rot 960 frame. To that end, whil e the FAA has not granted a petition for Section 333 exemption as to a Vertitek V1-X8a or a Vertitek V2-H6a, the FAA has already granted exemptions for commercial sUAS operators of the 3D Robo tics X8-M and Tarot 810, as well as commercial operators of sUAS models utilizing the Tarot 650 Sport frame and Tarot 960 frame.
For example, in Exemption Nu mber 11824, Regulatory Docket Numbe r FAA-2015-1078, as well as Exemption Number 11617, Regulat ory Docket Number FAA-2015-05 49, and Exemption Number 11446, Regulatory Docket Number FAA-2014-0890, the FAA g ranted exemptions for the use of the 3D Robotics X8-M. To that end, the FAA has granted a n exemption to commercial sUAS operators of the Tarot 650 Sport Frame – the skeleton/back bone of the Vertitek V1-X8a’s design. In Exemption Number 11675, Regulatory Docket Number FAA -2015-0713, the FAA granted a Section 333 petition to the commercial operator of a Tarot 650 for aerial photography and videography.
Likewise, in Exemption Number 11528, Regulatory Docket Number F AA-2015-0342, the FAA granted an exemption for the use of the Tarot. Additionally, th e FAA has also granted an exemption to commercial sUAS operators of the Tarot 960 Frame – the skele ton/backbone of the Vertitek V2-H6a. In Exemption Number 11221, Regulatory Docket Number FAA -2014-0557, the FAA granted a Section 333 petition to the commercial operator of a Tarot 960 for aerial filming and inspections.
Under Section 333(b)(1) of the F AA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Valmie’s petition will give the FAA good cause to issue a Certificate Of Authoriz ation by showing that the size,Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, In c. Page 8 of 20 weight, speed, operational capacity, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operations within the Visual Line of Sight of the Pilot in Command and Vis ual Observer of Valmie’s Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a do not create a hazard to users of t he National Airspace System or public or pose a threat to nationa l security. To that end, Val mie seeks exemption from the above specified F.A.R.s as Valmie’s proposed flight operations provid e an equivalent level of safety when compared to the F.A.R.s to be exempted. Valmie will adhere to any flight or atmospheric condition limitation i mposed by the FAA.

PETITIONER’S CONTACT INFORMATION

P etitioner: C ounsel for Petitioner: Gerald Brett Hammack, CEO The Is on Law Group Valmie Resources, Inc. 2073 US Hwy 92 West, Suite 104 1001 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 100 Winter Haven, FL 33881 Houston, TX 77077 P hone: 863-712-9475 Phone: 713-595-6675 Email: Christ opher@thepilotlawyer.com
VALMIE RESOURCES, INC., PETITION FOR SECTION 333 EXEMPTION
Valmie Resources, Inc. , (hereinafter “Valmie”) is a Houston, Te xas, based corporation that is committed to pursuing opportunities for the commercialization o f leading-edg e products and services with a focus on making a significant impact within the fo urkey technology “megasectors:” software, hardware, networking, and semi-conductors. Valmie id entifies the u tilization
o f sUAS models as an opportunity to provide customized solu tion s for aerial based agricultural applications, search and r escue operations, power-line inspecti ons, pip e-line inspectio ns, in f r astructure surveying, and imagery while simplifying and increasing the effectiveness o f data collection , storage, and analysis within these areas o f operation.

As such, Valmie would like an exemption from the following Fede ral Aviation Regulations (F.A.R.s) to commercially operate the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a – sUAS models assembled from commercially availa ble, “off-the-shelf” componen try: 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5); 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a); 14 C.F.R. §61.315(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c); 14 C.F.R. §91.121; 14 C.F.R. §9 1.151(a)(1); 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); and 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b).

Vertitek V1-X8a Overview The Vertitek V1-X8a is a quad- boom, eight (8) motor sUAS, capable of providing ho ver flight in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The Vertitek V1-X8a co nsists of commercially available, “off the shelf” componentry, combined to create the Vertitek V1 -X8a. In other words, the uniqueness of the Vertitek V1-X8a lies in the assembly of these common, commercially available, “off-the-shelf” components, not the components themselves.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 9 of 20 While Valmie’s Vertitek V1-X8a is a propriety built sUAS, the V ertitek V1-X8a is comparable in size, weight, speed, and operational capacity to the 3D Robotics X8-M and sUAS models utilizing a Tarot 650 Sport frame. To that end, while the FAA has not gra nted a petition for Section 333 exemption as to a Vertitek V1-X8a, the FAA has already granted exemptions for similar commercial operators of the 3D Robotics X8-M in Exemption Numbe r 11824, Regulatory Docket Number FAA-2015-1078, as well as E xemption Number 11617, Regula tory Docket Number FAA2015-0549, and Exemption Number 11446, Regulatory Docket Number FAA-2014-0890. Additionally, the FAA has also gra nted an exemption to the commer cial sUAS operato r o f a Tarot 650 Sport frame – th e skeleton/backbone of the Vertitek V1-X8 a’ s d esign. In Exemption Number 11675, Regulatory Do cket Number FAA- 2 015-0713, the FAA granted a Section 333 p etition for the commercial operation of a sUAS with a Tarot 650 frame for a erial p h o tography and videography.

Vertitek V1-X8a Specifications The following minimum-equipment-list illustrates the bare-essen tial componentry necessary for the Vertitek V1-X8a to maintai n stable and prolonged flight ope rations:

 FR-Sky Taranis X9D Plus Transmitter;

 Fr-Sky X8R Receiver;

 Tarot 650 Sport Frame;

o Quad Main Plates;

o 16mm Clamp Style Motor Mounts (top/bottom motor plates);

o Carbon Fiber Arms 16mm x 330mm;

 Brushless 5010/14 360 KV Motors, or equivalent;

 Carbon Fiber 17 x 5.5. Propellers (4 xCW, 4xCCW), or equivalent;

 LiPo 10,000 mAh Battery or LiPo 12,000 mAh Battery;

 3D Robotics Pixhawk Flight Controller;

 3D Robotics UBLOX GPS; and

 3D Robotics 915 MHz Telemetry Radio.
The following optional equipment may be used in connection with the operation of the Vertitek V1-X8a:

 Thermal Imaging Camera;

 Multiple Spectrum Camera;

 Live High Definition Video Camera;

 Gimbals; and/or

 Sonar/Lidar instruments.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 10 of 20 sUAS Performance: Empty Weight (no battery/camer a/sensor payload): 4.0625 lbs Useful Payload: 5.9375 lbs Gross Weight: 10.0000 lbs Maximum Airspeed: 40 kts (battery only payload) 15 kts (gross weight) Total Flight Time (gross wei ght): 26 minutes w/12,000mAh Bat tery

Vertitek V2-H6a Overview The Vertitek V2-H6a is a hex-boom, six (6) motor sUAS, capable of providing hover flight in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The Vertitek V2-H6a consist s of commercially available, “off the shelf” componentry, combined to create the Vertitek V2-H6a. In other words, just like the Vertitek V1-X8a, the uniqueness of the Vertitek V2-H6a lies in the assembly of these common, commercially available, “off-th e-shelf” components, not the com ponents themselves.
While Valmie’s Vertitek V2-H6a is a propriety built sUAS, the V ertitek V2-H6a is comparable in size, weight, speed, and operational capacity to the Tarot 810 and sUAS models utilizing a Tarot 960 frame. To that end, while the FAA has not granted a petitio n for Section 333 exemption as to a Vertitek V2-H6a, the FAA has already granted an exemption to a commercial operator of a Tarot 810 in Exemption Number 11528, Regulatory Docket Number FAA-201 5-0342. Likewise, the FAA has also granted an exempti on to the commercial sUAS operat or of a Tarot 960 Frame – the skeleton/backbone of the Vertitek V2-H6a’s design. In Exemption Number 11221, Regulatory Docket Number FAA-2014-0557, the FAA granted a Section 333 peti tion for a Tarot 960 to conduct aerial filming and inspections.

Vertitek V2-H6a Specifications The following minimum-equipment-list illustrates the bare essen tial componentry necessary for the Vertitek V2-H6a to maintai n stable and prolonged flight ope rations:

 FR-Sky Taranis X9D Plus Transmitter;

 Fr-Sky X8R Receiver;

 Tarot 960 Frame;

o Hex Frame Main Plates;

o 25mm Clamp Style Motor Mounts;

o Carbon Fiber Arms 25mm x 423.5mm;

 Brushless 5008 330 KV Motors, or equivalent;

 Carbon Fiber 17 x 5.5. Propellers (3 xCW, 3CCW), or equivalent;

 LiPo 10,000 mAh Battery or LiPo 12,000 mAh Battery;

 3D Robotics Pixhawk Flight Controller;

 3D Robotics UBLOX GPS; and

 3D Robotics 915 MHz Telemetry Radio.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 11 of 20 The following optional equipment may be used in connection with the operation of the Vertitek V2-H6a:

 Thermal Imaging Camera;

 Multiple Spectrum Camera;

 Live High Definition Video Camera;

 Gimbals; and/or

 Sonar/Lidar instruments.

sUAS Performance: Empty Weight (no battery/camer a/sensor payload): 4.4000 lbs Useful Payload: 8.6000 lbs Gross Weight: 13.0000 lbs Maximum Airspeed: 38 kts (battery only payload) 13 kts (gross weight) Total Flight Time (gross wei ght): 26 minutes w/12,000mAh Bat tery

Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a Shared Componentry Overview

Th r o u g h th e incorporation and us e of the 3D Robotics Pixhawk Au to p ilot and uBlox GPS, the PI C of the Vertitek V1- X8a and Vertitek V2 -H6a can operate these sU AS mo dels with Mission Planner, an autopilot software s u ite designed for sUAS models. As su ch, Mission Planner allows a sUAS PIC to operate via a predetermined fligh t route while ma intaining VLOS flight operations. A pre-programed flight route redu ces the PIC’s work-load, allow ing the PIC to focus on safe flight operations, such as remaining-ba ttery levels, altitude, and obstructions, thereby reducing the risk
o f crashing, damaging prope rty, or injuring people.
Mission Planner provides excelle nt situational awareness for th e sUAS PIC via similar flight data and information one would expect to find in the cockpit of a tr aditional fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft, such as: artificial horizon, compass, altimeter, ground speed indicator, vertical speed indicators, yaw (degrees), and distance to waypoint (meters). A dditionally, Mission Planner allows the PIC of a Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a the flexibility to operate via point-and-click waypoint entries on a laptop, working in tandem with Google Map s, Bing, open street maps, or a custom Web Map Service. These features allow a sUAS PIC the abi lity to access multiple command modes, further enhancing safe flight operations, such a s: Acro, Stabilize, Loiter, Return to Launchpoint, Land, Simple, Guided, Position, Circle, and Aut o (which runs fully scripted missions using GPS waypoints). Neve rtheless, the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a allow the PIC to resume manual control of the sUAS model during a pre -programmed flight, should the need arise.
Since Valmie’s primary objective with each commercial sUAS flig ht is the safe return of the sUAS without injury to property or per son, the Vertitek V1-X8a and V ertitek V2-H6a incorporate, through both the use of Mission Planner and the Fr-Sky Taranis X9D, failsafe programming options which, in the event of lost control signal or low batte ry, will either assist the PIC’s situational awareness or assist the PIC’s maneuverability of th e sUAS. For example, the Fr-Sky Taranis X9D provides four failsafe modes: N o Pulse; Hold; Custo m; and Receiver. These failsafePetition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 12 of 20 mo des enable the safe return and/or landing o f the sUAS in the case of lost signal connectivity b etween the transmitter and the receiver or low batteries. As su ch, these systems will enable the PIC to make informed decisio n s, increasing the safety of each flight

. Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a

Shared Componentry Specifications
LiPo 12000mah Battery Minimum Capacity: 1200mAh Configuration: 6S1P / 22.2V / 6cell Constant Discharge: 10C Peak Discharge (10 sec): 20C Approximate Dimensions: Length: 180 mm Width: 70 mm Height: 55 mm
3DR U-Blox GPS+Compass (NEO-7 Series Module ) Battery: Rechargeable 3V lithium backup battery Receiver Type: GPS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1 FDMA QZSS L1 C/A Ga lileo E1B/C SBAS: WASS, EGNOS, MSAS Navigation Update Rate: ≤ 10 Hz Accuracy GPS/GLONASS: Position 2.5 m CEP/4.0 m SBAS 2.0 m CEP/n.a. Acquisition GPS/GLONASS: Cold Starts: 29 s / 30 s Aided Starts: 5 s / n.a. R eacquisition: 1 s / 3 s Sensitivity GPS/GLONASS: Tracking: -162 dBm /-158 dBm Cold Starts: - 148 dBm / -140 dBm Warm Starts: - 148 dBm / -145 dBm Oscillator: TCXO (NEO-7N), crystal (NEO-7M) RTC Crystal: Bu ilt-in Anti-Jamming: Active CW detecti on and removal Approximate Dimensions: Width: 38 mm Height: 8.8 mm Length: 38 mm

3DR Radio v2 915Mhz Range: 500 meters Receiver Sensitivity:

- 121 dBm Transmit Power: ≤ 20 dBm (100mW) Air Data Rates: ≤ 250 kbps Features: MAVLi nk protocol framing and status reporting Frequency h opping spread spectrum (FHSS) Adaptive time divisi on multiplexing (TDM) Bu ilt-in error correcting codePetition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 13 of 20 AT commands for radio configuration RT commands for remote radio configuration
FR-Sky Taranis X9D Plus Transmitter Operating Voltage Range: 6 ~ 15V (2S, 3S Lipos are acceptable ) Operating Current: 260mA maximum Features: Quad Ball Beari ng Gimbals R eceiver Match Audio Sp eech Outputs Real-time Flight Data Logging R eceiver Signal Strength Indicator Alerts Super Low Latency Vibrati on Alerts Failsafe Modes: No Pulse Hold Custom R eceiver
3D Robotics Pixhawk Autopilot Processor: 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 core with FPU 168 Mhz/256 KB Ram/2 MB Flash 32-bit failsafe co-processor Sensors: ST Micr o 16-bit gyroscope ST Micr o 14-bit accelerometer/magnetometer MEAS barometer MPU 6000 accelerometer/magnetometer Power: Ideal diode controller with automatic failover Ser vo rail high-power (7V) and high current ready All peripheral outputs over-current protected All i nputs ESC protected Approximate Dimensions: Width: 50 mm (2.0”) Height: 15.5 mm (.6”) Length: 81.5 mm (3.2”)
For further information regarding the components comprising the assembly of the Vertitek V1- X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a, please re fer to the attached exhibits.

FLIGHT CONDITIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES Valmie’s primary objective with every flight is the safe return of the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a without injury to property or person. In order to obtain this desired objective, Valmie will abide by the following flight and atmospheric conditions limita tions when performing flight operations with either the Vertit ek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a:

1. Valmie will not operate the sUAS models when weighing more than 55 pounds, including payload.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 14 of 20 2. Valmie will not operate the sUAS models at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). Valmie will use either groundspeed or calibrated air speed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction.

3. Valmie will not operate the sUAS models at an altitude of more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Valmie will monitor altitude in feet AGL vi a GPS technology and monitoring.

4. Valmie will only operate the sUAS models within VLOS of the PIC at all times. Valmie will require the PIC to be able to use human vision unai ded by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on th e PIC’s FAA-iss ued airman medical certificate or U.S. driver’s license.

5. Valmie requires the utilization of a visual observer (VO) on al l commercial sUAS flights. The sUAS models will be operated within VLOS of the PI C and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as lo ng as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. Valmie requires that the VO a nd PIC be able to communicate verbally at all times. Valmie does not permit el ectronic messaging or texting during flight operations. Valmie requires the sUAS P IC to be designated before the flight and does not allow transfer of his or her des ignation during the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

6. Valmie requires that all operating documents (defined as the gr anted exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS model and conduct its o perations in accordance with all grants conditions and limitations) must be accessible during sUAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon re asonable request.

7. Valmie will require a functional test should any sUAS model und ergo maintenance or alterations that affect tha t sUAS model’s ope ration or fligh t characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a func tional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Va lmie requires that all function flights be conducte d by a PIC with a VO and remain at least 500 feet from other people. Valmie further requires that the functional test flight be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

8. Valmie will be responsible for maintaining and inspecting the s UAS models to ensure that the sUAS model is in a condition for safe operation

. 9. Valmie requires that, prior to each flight, the PIC conduct a p re-flight inspection and determine whether the sUAS models are in a condition for sa fe flight. Valmie requires that the pre-flight ins pection must account for all po tential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. Should the in spection reveal a condition that affects the safe operation of the sUAS model, Va lmie prohibits the aircraft from operating until the necessary maintenance has bee n performed and the sUAS is found to be in a c ondition for safe flight.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 15 of 20 10. Valmie requires compliance with the component manufacturer’s ma intenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the components that combine to assemble the sUAS models.

11. Valmie requires compliance with all component manufacture’s saf ety bulletins for the components that combine to assemble the sUAS models.

12. Valmie requires all sUAS model PICs to hold either an airline t ransport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. Further, Valmie requires the PIC to also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate o r a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, P uerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal Government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in whic h the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

13. Valmie prohibits any PIC to operate the sUAS models unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the sUAS models in a manner consi stent with how the sUAS will be operated under this petition for exemption, includ ing evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. To that end, Valmie requires the PIC’s qualification flight hours and currency to be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b).

14. Valmie prohibits flight operations of the sUAS models during ni ght, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All flight operations will be conducted under vis ual meteorological conditions (VMC). Valmie will not allow the sUAS models to be f lown during special visual flight rules (SVFR).

15. Valmie will not operate the sUAS models within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Fac ility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denot ed with an ARP, the center of th e airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA-publishe d aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s ma nagement is obtained or otherwi se permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. Valmie will make the letter of agreement with the airport management available to the Administrator or any la w enforcement official upon request.

16. Valmie will operate the sUAS models at least 500 feet below and /or no more than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud. Valmie will not operate t he sUAS models when visibility is less than 3 statute miles.

17. Should the sUAS models lose communications or lose its GPS sign al, Valmie requires the sUAS model to return to a pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

18. Valmie requires the PIC of any sUAS model to abort the flight i n the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 16 of 20 19. Valmie prohibits the PIC of any sUAS model from beginning a fli ght unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is eno ugh available power for the sUAS model to conduct the intended operation and to ope rate after that for at least 5 minutes or with the reserve power recommended by com ponent manufacturer if greater.

20. Valmie requires that all documents used to ensure safe operatio n and flight of the sUAS models and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 to be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the sUAS model any time the aircraft are operating. Valmie will make these documents availa ble to the Administrator or any law enfor cement official upon reasonable r equest.

21. Valmie requires that during all flights, the sUAS models PIC re main clear and give way to all manned aviation operati ons and activities at all tim es.
22. Valmie prohibits the PIC of any sUAS models from operating the sUAS models from any moving device or vehicle.

23. Valmie requires all flight operations of all sUAS models to be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipat ing persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect no nparticipating persons from the sUAS and/or debris in the event of an accident . Valmie will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such pro tection. If a situation arises where nonpartic ipating persons leave such prot ection and are within 500 feet of the sUAS, Valmie requires flight operati ons to cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vesse ls, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC ha s made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those obje cts and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.

24. Valmie will operate all sUAS models flights over private or con trolled-access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Valmie will obtain permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative prior to each flight to be conduct ed.

PRIVACY

Valmie’s use of the Vertitek V1- X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a for aer ial based agricultural applications, as well as search and rescue operations, will not implicate any privacy concerns. Since Valmie will only commercially operate the sUAS models at the request of the property and/or business owner(s), Valmie will have the express consent and permission of the property and/or business owner(s) prior to flying over private property. The use of the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a for aerial based agricultural applications, sea rch and rescue operations, power-Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 17 of 20 line inspection, pipe-line inspect ion, infrastructure surveying , and imagery poses no greater privacy concerns than the use of traditional fixed wing or roto rcraft aircraft for similar commercial operations. Should Valmie’s commercial sUAS activity require ae rial based photographic and video imagery, images taken will be of individuals who have consented to being photographed/filmed or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where aerial photographic or video imagery will take place.

PUBLIC INTEREST AND SAFETY Given the design, size, weight, speed, and operational capacity of the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a, Valmie’s requested exemption from the above specified F .A.R.s will neither adversely affect the public’s safety nor create a hazard to users of the National Airspace System (NAS) or pose a threat to national security. Moreover, Valmie’s use of t he Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a for aerial based agricultural applications, search and r escue operations, power-line inspections, pipe-line inspections, infrastructure surveying, a nd imagery will replace the need for fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft within these areas of service

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B y replacing fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft with sUAS models , the public will benefit in several ways. Most notably, the use of t hese sUAS models provides signi f icant reductions in the risk of injury to property o r

person, should the sUAS require an emer g e n cy landing. The Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a are lightweigh t, powered by batteries, an d carry no passengers. B y co mp ariso n , fixed wing or rotorcr aft aircraft, which weig h thou sands of pounds, are p o wered b y f lammable fuels, and carry passengers, have been known to cause serious injury or death to p assengers or bystanders.

The use of Valmie’s Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a also be nefits the public from an environmental and ecological perspective since these sUAS model s do not run on fossil fuels. Since these sUAS models are battery powered, the use of the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2- H6a over the traditional fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft will be more environmentally and ecologically friendly. In additio n to the non-use of flammable fuels, given the extremely light weight of these sUAS models, should an emergency result in a fo rced landing, injury to property or persons would be negligible com pared to the catastrophic injury to property or persons that would result in an emergency lan ding of a traditional fixed win g or rotorcraft aircraft.
Apart from the added safety benefits of sUAS flight operations, the use of the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a for the above noted aerial based applicatio ns creates new economic opportunities that could fuel the continued growth of aviation and aviation related interests. Consequently, the public will b enefit from the use of sUAS mode ls for commercial purposes as companies like Valmie will pr ovide new jobs and economic opport unities, fueling innovation and creativity.

REGULATIONS FROM WHICH EX EMPTION IS REQUESTED
14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c): Medical Certificates Requirement an d Duration

Valm ie requests exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c) which provides for certain flight operations requiring medical certi ficates. Valmie’s petition fo r exemption provides an equivalentPetition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 18 of 20 level of safety in that Valmie would require a Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a PIC to hold either a current medical certificate, of any class, or a valid U.S. Driver’s License. Valmie’s petition for exemption provides an equivale nt level of safety as provide d in 14 C.F.R. §§61.23(a) and (c).
14 C.F.R. §§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5): Recreational Pilot Privilege s and Limitations; 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a): Private Pilot Privileg es and Limitations: Pilot in Command; and 14 C.F.R. §61.315(a): What Are The Privileges and Limits of My Sport Pilo t Certificate? Valmie requests exemption from 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5 ) which prohibits recreational pilots from receiving compensation for hire or providing flight services in furtherance of a business, respectively. In additi on, Valmie requests exemption from 14 C.F.R. §61.113(a), which prohibits a certificated private pilot from receiving compensat ion or flying for hire when acting as PIC; and from 14 C.F.R. §61.315(a) , which provides the holder o f a sport pilot certificate may only act as pilot in command of a light-sport aircraft.
Valmie’s petition for exemption pr ovides an equivalent level of safety in that Valmie requires the Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a PIC, at the bare minimum, to hold the privileges of a sport pilot certificate under 14 C.F.R . §61 Subpart J, hold either a medical certificate or valid U.S. Driver’s License, and to demonstrate proficiency in the PIC’s a bility to safely operate the Vertitek V1-X8a in a manner consistent with how the sUAS will be operate d under this petition for exemption.
Distinct comparisons between the commercial activities of Valmi e and other businesses operating traditional fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft expose the unnece ssary limitations placed upon sport, recreational and private certificated pilots when considering P IC privileges of commercial sUAS flight operations. Whereas requiring pilots of traditional fixe d wing and rotorcraft aircraft to hold commercial and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) ratings ensures th at the pilots possess the necessary skills, training and experience to safely transport persons and /or cargo from the point of departure to the intended point of destination, the same correlation for sUAS pilots and should not apply to the sUAS flight operations of Valmie.
In the case of Valmie’s sUAS flight operations, no persons or t hird-party cargo will be carried by the Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a during Valmie’s aerial b ased commercial operations. Unlike traditional fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft, which mus t traverse over a greater distance, greater amount of property, and a greater amount of people in o rder to get from the point of departure to the intended point of destination, Valmie’s sUAS w ill only fly over property authorized by Valmie’s clients. In other words, the Vertitek V1 -X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a will not have to originate flight from a different location and traverse over the properties of disinterested parties in order to fulfill the purpose of Valmie’s flight oper ations. As such, the risk of injury to disinterested parties is substantially decreased by the use of a sUAS for aerial based commercial operations.

C o nsequently, Valmie’s req u irement that the Vertitek V1- X8a or Vertitek V2-H6 a PIC hold, at least, a spo rt pilot certificate provides an equivalent level o f safety to the requirement that a commercial or ATP rated pilot tr ansport p ersons and/or cargo fo r hire in manned aircraft because the holder of a sport pilot certificate will have the necessary u n d erstanding of aeronautical p r in cip als, r egulations and airsp aces to effectuate a safe commercial sUAS flight

.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 19 of 20 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil Ai rcraft Airworthiness Valmie requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. §91.7(a) which proh ibits the operation of civil aircraft unless it is in airwo rthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certif icate issued for Valmie’s Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a models, no standard will exist for determining airworthiness. In any event, Valmie’s proposed Flight Condition s and Operating Procedure will ensure an equivalent level of safety with 14 C.F.R. §91.7(a).
14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c): Minimum Safe Altitude: General Valmie requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R §91.119(c) which pro vides that except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an airc raft below an altitude of 500 feet above the surface. Furthermore, this section provides that an a ircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Val mie’s petition requests that the Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a be flown at an altitude no h igher than 400 feet AGL and, when complying with the conditions set forth in §23(b) of Valmi e’s Flight Conditions and Operating Procedures, at distances closer than 500 feet from an y person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. The requirement that the Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V2-H6a mai ntain 400 feet or less AGL helps ensure that signal connectivity between the transmitter and rec eiver will not be lost. In addition, this height restriction ensures that the PIC will be able to ma intain VLOS while simultaneously limiting the possibility of the s UAS models’ interference with other NAS traffic.
Traditional principles requiring a 500 foot AGL minimum for fix ed-wing or rotorcraft aircraft stemmed from a desire to protect the public should the need for a forced landing arise due to an unforeseen emergency situation or loss of power. These same con cerns are not present with the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a. Valmie’s sUAS models are e xtremely lightweight and small. Any injury to property or person would be negligible whe n compared to the catastrophic damage that a fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft would inflict d ue to a forced landing. Consequently, Valmie’s Flight Conditions and Oper ating Procedures provide for an equivalent level of safety when compared to 14 C.F.R §91.119(c).
14 C.F.R. §91.121: Altimeter Settings Valmie requests exemption from 14 C.F.R. §91.121 which provides guidelines for the use of altimeter settings while operating an aircraft. Valmie’s petiti on for exemption provides an equivalent level of safety such that the Vertitek V1-X8a or Ver titek V2-H6a PIC will be able to determine the AGL height of the sUAS model due to GPS technolog y. The AGL height of the sUAS will be displayed for the PIC during all flight operations . As such, the PIC will be able to maintain the requirement that the Vertitek V1-X8a or Vertitek V 2-H6a fly no higher than 400 feet AGL during all flight operations.Petition for Section 333 Exemption Valmie Resources, Inc. Page 20 of 20 14 C.F.R. §91.151(a)(1): Fuel Requi rements For Flight In VFR Co nditions Valmie requests exemption from 14 C.F.R. §91.151(a)(1) which pr ovides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel. Valmie’s petition for exemption provides an equivalent level of safety due to Valmie’s prohibition against the PIC from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and fo recast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the sUAS model to conduct the intend ed operation and to operate after that for at least 5 minutes or w ith the reserve power recommend ed by the manufacturer if greater.
Given the design and technology of the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vert itek V2-H6a, Valmie’s PIC will have access to all relevant information concerning the sUAS mod el’s battery life. The PIC will be able to make an accurate determination as to whether the PIC ca n comply with Valmie’s “fuel” requirements for each flight. Consequently, Valmie’s Flight Con ditions and Operating Procedures provide for an equivalent level of safety when compared to 14 C .F.R §91.151(a)(1).
14 C.F.R. §91.405(a): Maintenanc e Required; 14 C.F.R. §91.407(a )(1): Operation After Maintenance, Preventative Maint enance, Rebuilding, Or Alteratio n; 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.409(a)(1) and (2): Inspections ; 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b): Maintenance Records Valmie requests exemption from t he following F.A.Rs: 14 C.F.R. §91.405(a), which provides the owner or operator of aircraft sh all have the aircraft inspected pursuant to Subpart E of 14 C.F.R; 14 C.F.R. §91.407(a)(1), which provides that no person may oper ate any aircraft having undergone preventive maintenance unless approved for return to service by a person authorized under §43.7; 14 C.F.R. §§91.409(a)(1) and (2), which provides that no person may operate an aircraft within the preceding 12 calendar months unless an annual inspection ha s been performed; and 14 C.F.R. §§91.417(a) and (b), which provides for the recording of an air craft’s maintenance if the aircraft holds an airworthine ss certificate.
Valmie’s petition for exemption provides an equivalent level of safety since Valmie requires compliance with the component ma nufacturer’s maintenance, overh aul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the components that comprise th e minimum-equipment-list (see above) for the Vertitek V1-X8a and Vertitek V2-H6a. Due to the nature of a sUAS, compliance with certain maintenance requirements under Subpart E of 14 C.F .R. are either impossible or cost prohibitive to implement when applied to a sUAS. As such, Valmi e should be exempt from these regulations as Valmie’s Flight Conditions and Operating Procedu res provide for an equivalent level of safety when compared to these F.A.R.s.

### Vertitek V1-X8a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

The Vertitek V1-X8 is constructed using off the shelf components featuring a lightweight carbon fiber frame, multistage vibration dampening, and custom camera and sensor mounts, which are impact resistant and easily maintained. Minimum Equipment List Configuration:

• 1 – Fr-Sky Taranis X9D Plus Transmitter (for manual control)

• 1 – Fr-Sky X8R Receiver (for manual control)

• 2 – 650 Quad Frame Main Plates (from Tarot 650 Sport Frame)

• 4 – 16mm Clamp Style Motor Mounts with top/bottom motor plates

• 4 – Carbon Fiber Arms (16mm x 330mm)

• 8 – Brushless Electric 5010/14 360KV Motors (from RCTimer) with 40a ESCs

• 8 – Carbon Fiber Propellors, 17x5.5 (4xCW, 4xCCW)

• 1 – Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery of 12000mah capacity

• 1 – Pixhawk Flight Controller (from 3DRobotics) offering:

◦ fully autonomous flight capability with “Return to Home” ability

◦ 32 bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU

◦ 168 MHz/256 KB RAM/2 MB Flash

◦ 32 bit STM32F103 failsafe co-processor

◦ ST Micro L3GD20 3-axis 16-bit gyroscope

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### Vertitek V1-X8a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

◦ ST Micro LSM303D 3-axis 14-bit accelerometer / magnetometer

◦ Invensense MPU 6000 3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope

◦ MEAS MS5611 barometer

◦ Real Time Current and Voltage Sensing

• 1 – UBLOX GPS

• 1 – 915 MHz Telemetry Radio Mandatory Payload:

• Battery 12,000mah (recommended) Optional Payloads include, but are not limited to:

• Thermal Imaging Camera(s)

• Multiple Spectrum Camera(s)

• Live High Definition Video Camera(s)

• Gimbals

• Sonar / Lidar Instruments

Characteristics:

• Empty Weight (no battery, camera/sensor payload) of 4.0625 pounds.

• Battery 12,000mah, weight of 4.0625 pounds

• Recommended Gross Weight (all up weight, max capacity) of 10.0000 pounds.

• Useful Payload of 5.9375 pounds at Recommended Gross Weight.

• Maximum Airspeed of 40 knots, with only the battery, and 15 knots at Recommended Gross Weight. Configuring the maximum recommend payload (battery plus camera/sensor package) for no more than 5.9375 pounds, where the Gross Weight will not exceed 10.0000 pounds, will produce at least 26 minutes of flight time. Reserving 6 minutes for performing the “Return to Home” capability if necessary, gives the operator 20 minutes for performance of mission objectives.

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### Vertitek V2-H6a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

The Vertitek V2-H6a is constructed using off the shelf components featuring a lightweight carbon fiber frame, multistage vibration dampening, and custom camera and sensor mounts, which are impact resistant and easily maintained. Minimum Equipment List Configuration:

• 1 – Fr-Sky Taranis X9D Plus Transmitter (for manual control)

• 1 – Fr-Sky X8R Receiver (for manual control)

• 2 – Hex Frame Main Plates (from Tarot 960 Frame)

• 6 – 25mm Clamp Style Motor Mounts

• 6 – Carbon Fiber Arms (25mm x 423.5mm)

• 6 – Brushless Electric 5008 330KV Motors (from Foxtech) with 40a ESCs

• 6 – Carbon Fiber Propellors 17x5.5, (3xCW, 3xCCW)

• 1 – Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery of 12000mah capacity

• 1 – Pixhawk Flight Controller (from 3DRobotics) offering:

◦ fully autonomous flight capability with “Return to Home” ability

◦ 32 bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU

◦ 168 MHz/256 KB RAM/2 MB Flash

◦ 32 bit STM32F103 failsafe co-processor

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### Vertitek V2-H6a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

◦ ST Micro L3GD20 3-axis 16-bit gyroscope

◦ ST Micro LSM303D 3-axis 14-bit accelerometer / magnetometer

◦ Invensense MPU 6000 3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope

◦ MEAS MS5611 barometer

◦ Real Time Current and Voltage Sensing

• 1 – UBLOX GPS

• 1 – 915 MHz Telemetry Radio Mandatory Payload:

• Battery 12,000mah (recommended) Optional Payloads include, but are not limited to:

• Thermal Imaging Camera(s)

• Multiple Spectrum Camera(s)

• Live High Definition Video Camera(s)

• Gimbals

• Sonar / Lidar Instruments

Characteristics:

• Empty Weight (no battery, camera/sensor payload) of 4.400 pounds.

• Battery 12,000mah, weight of 4.0625 pounds

• Recommended Gross Weight (all up weight, max capacity) of 13.0000 pounds.

• Useful Payload of 8.6000 pounds at Recommended Gross Weight.

• Maximum Airspeed of 38 knots, with only the battery, and 13 knots at Recommended Gross Weight. Configuring the maximum recommend payload (battery plus camera/sensor package) for no more than 8.6000 pounds, where the Gross Weight will not exceed 13.0000 pounds, will produce at least 26 minutes of flight time. Reserving 6 minutes for performing the “Return to Home” capability if necessary, gives the operator 20 minutes for performance of mission objectives.

Version: 0.2 – Revised: July 17, 2015 2 of 2Exhibit 3FrSky Ele ctronic Co., Ltd We bsite:www.frsky-rc.com E-mail: frsky@frsky-rc.com Techni cal Support: sales4tech@gmail.com FrSky Ele ctronic Co., Ltd We bsite:www.frsky-rc.com E-mail: frsky@frsky-rc.com Techni cal Support: sales4tech@gmail.com Introduction www.frsky-rc.com www.frsky-rc.com FrSky 2.4GHz ACCST X8R Manual

Range Check A pre- flight range check should be done before each flying session. Reflections from nearby metal fences, concrete buildings or tress can cause loss of signal both during range check and during the flight. Follow the steps below to perform the range check. 1. Place the model at least 60cm (two feet) above non-metal contaminated ground (e.g. on a wooden bench). 2. The receiver antennas should be separated in the model, and do not touch the ground. 3. The module antenna should be in a vertical position. 4. Turn on the transmitter and the receiver, press the F/S button on the XJT module for 4 seconds to enter range check mode, the RED LED will be off, GREEN LED will flash rapidly. The effective distance will be decreased to 1/30 (at least 30m). 5. Walk away from the model while simultaneously operating the controls on the transmitter to confirm all controls’ normal operation. 6. Press the F/S button on the XJT module for 1~2 seconds to exit range check mode, RED LED will be back on, indicating normal operation is back.
Failsafe
Failsafe is a useful feature in which all controls move to a preset position whenever the control signal is lost for a period of time. X8R supports failsafe function for all channels. Follow the steps below to set failsafe positions for each channel: 1. Bind the receiver first and turn on both the transmitter and the receiver; 2. Move the controls to the desired failsafe position for all channels; 3. Press briefly the F/S button on the receiver (less than 1 second). The Green LED will flash twice, indicating the failsafe position has been set in the receiver. To disable the failsafe function, re-bind the receiver. Failsafe is recommended to set when system is firstly used, or receiver has been re-bound. Follow steps below to set failsafe. Option-1.How to set failsafe to a user-determined state on lost signal: 1) Bind the receiver to the transmitter module first and turn on both the transmitter and the receiver; 2) Move the controls to desired failsafe position for all channels; 3) Press briefly the F/S button on the receiver and you are done. Option-2. How to set failsafe for no pulses on lost signal: 1) Turn off the transmitter, power on the receiver, and then press briefly the F/S button on the receiver. Note: If failsafe is not set, failsafe default will hold last position before signal is lost. In this case, there exists risk that your model will fly away or cause injury. Specifications

Binding Procedure Binding is the process of uniquely associating a particular receiver to a transmitter module. A transmitter module can be bound to multiple receivers (not to be used simultaneously). A receiver can only be bound to one transmitter module. Follow the steps below to finish the binding procedure. 1. Turn on the transmitter while holding the F/S button on the module (please refer to the module instruction manual for switch positions). Release the button. The RED LED on the XJT module will flash, indicating the transmitter is ready to bind to the receiver. 2. Set X8R receiver in bind mode (see below chart for details) , The RED LED on the receiver will flash, indicating the binding process is completed. 3. Turn off both the transmitter and the receiver. 4. Turn on the transmitter and connect the battery. The GREEN LED on the receiver indicates the receiver is receiving commands from the transmitter. The receiver/transmitter module binding will not have to be repeated, unless one of the two is replaced. What’s New! More number of channels: 1~8ch from conventional channel outputs, 1~16ch from SBUS port, or combine two X8R to become a 16 channels receiver. Parallel two X8R to become a 16 channel receiver. With RSSI PWM output (0~3.3V) Smart Port enabled, realizing two-way full duplex transmission. Thank you for purchasing FrSky X8R 8/16ch full duplex telemetry receiver.In order to fully enjoy the benefits of this system, please read the instruction manual carefully and set up the device as described below.

Overview

Green LED
ON Flashing

OFF
Flash Twice Red LED Flashing

OFF Flashing

OFF Status Binding
Normal Signal Lost
Failsafe Set

Dimension: 46.47×26.78×14.12mm (L × W × H) Weight: 16.6g Number of Channels: 16CH (1~8ch from conventional channel outputs, 1~16ch from SBUS port or combine two X8R to become a 16 channels receiver) With RSSI PWM output (0~3.3V) Operating Voltage Range: 4.0~10V Operating Current: 100mA@5V Operating Range: full range (>1.5km) Firmware Upgradeable Compatibility: FrSky DFT/DJT/DHT/DHT-U in D_mode FrSky Taranis X9D Plus/XJT in D8 mode FrSky Taranis X9D Plus/XJT in D16 mode X8R-EU version only works with FrSky T aranis X9D Plus-EU version/XJT-EU version in D16-EU mode. Note: After binding procedure is completed, recycle the power and check if the receiver is really under control by linked transmitter.

Mode of X8R Telemetry Channel Output Jumped before Bind (signal pins) F/S Button

Mode 2(D16) Mode 3(D16) Mode 4(D16) Mode 5(D16) √

√ √ ×

× CH1~CH8 CH7&CH8

CH3&CH4 CH1&CH2 CH1&CH2, CH3&CH4 CH1~CH8 CH9~CH16
CH9~CH16 CH1~CH8 No Jumper connect the battery to any available channel output (no need to hold the F/S button on X8R)

connect the battery to any available channel output while holding the F/S button on X8R

For more details, please check the complete manual for X8R from www.frsky-rc.com - Download -Manual. Should you have other questions, please send e-mails to FrSky technical support sales4tech@gmail.com. Receiver Mode and Binding Operation:

Mode 1(D8) Receiver Mode select & Bind Operation

When combine two X8R to become a 16CH receiver, you need to disable telemetry on either one of the two X8R’s as above chart. X8R-EU version only works with FrSky Taranis X9D Plus-EU version/XJT-EU version in D16-EU mode.

PORT Smart P ort (S. Port) is a signal wire full duplex digital transmission interface developed by FrSky Electronic Co., Ltd. All products enabled with Smart Por t (including XJT module, X8R receiver, new hub-less sensors, new Smart Dashboard,etc), serial port user data and other user input/ output devices can be connected without limitations for numbers or sequences at a high transmission speed. Smart Port SBUS Port (CH1-CH16)

Conventional Channel Outputs (CH1-CH8) RSSI Outport F/S Button LED Please be attention that the Smart Port Protocol is only running in D16 mode. Exhibit 4

# 3DR RADIO V2 QUICK START GUIDE

PARTS GETTING STARTED

3DR Radios provide an air-to-ground data link between the autopilot and your ground station laptop or tablet. Follow this guide to install the radios on your plane, copter, or rover. 3DR Radios arrive ready to use. Just mount and connect to view real-time data from your drone.

Android adapter cable

6-wire Pixhawk connector cable Micro-USB cable Two 3DR Radios in 915 or 433 mHz
Attach the antennas, and use either radio as an air or ground module.

6-to-5-position APM and PX4 connector cable Exhibit 5

### MOUNT CONNECT TO AUTOPILOT

Connect to the APM 2.5 or 2.6 telemetry port using the 6-to-5-position cable.

Connect to the PX4 I/O telemetry port using the 6-to-5-position cable. Connect to the Pixhawk telemetry port using the 6-wire cable.

Mount the air module securely to your vehicle keeping the antenna clear of any propellers or moving components. Ensure that the antenna is oriented vertically for maximum range.



### CONNECT TO MISSION PLANNER

Use the micro-USB cable to connect the ground module to your laptop. In Mission Planner and APM Planner ground station applications, select the communication option that shows COM , set the rate to 57600 , and select Connect . The radio will not connect unless the vehicle is powered. Use the Flight Data screen to view your vehicle’s status and control missions in flight.

LEARN MORE

a bout installing a mission planner application for your laptop or tablet and interacting with the autopilot using 3DR Radios (including retrieving flight data logs) at planner.ardupilot.com

. Mission PlannerTIPS Orient the ground radio antenna vertically for maximum range.



### CONNECT TO TABLET

Connect the ground module to your tablet using the Android adapter cable. Connect the colored end to the tablet and the black end to the radio. In DroidPlanner or Andropilot , select Connect

.

DroidPlanner Flight Data screen View the strength of the radio signal in the mission planner’s flight data screen.



### SETTINGS

To change the radio settings in the mission planner, connect the radio to your computer, but do not select Connect. Radios can only be configured while unconnected to MAVLink. Select Initial Setup , 3DR Radio , and Load Settings to configure the radios.

All settings should be the same for both modules. Ensure that the Net ID setting is identical on each radio to enable pairing. Select Save Settings to apply settings. For flying with friends, make sure your Net IDs do not conflict.
Use the configuration options on this screen to apply the correct airspace regulation requirements for your area. You are responsible for complying with all airspace regulations in your area, including frequency restrictions, power levels, and licenses. For more information on configuring 3DR Radios to comply with local regulations, visit the online documentation at goo.gl/Tsrksf

.

### SPECIFICATIONS

3DR Radio Guide V1 © 3D Robotics, Inc. 28 October 2013 

### SUPPORT
For more information about mission planner applications and APM firmware, visit ardupilot.com . For online documentation of 3DR Radios, visit goo.gl/Tsrksf

. For customer support, contact us at help@3drobotics.com or call our support line at +1 (858) 225-1414

. Processing 100 mW maximum output power (adjustable) -117 dBm receive sensitivity Based on HopeRF’s HM-TRP module RP-SMA connector 2-way full-duplex communication through adaptive TDM UART interface Transparent serial link MAVLink protocol framing Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Configurable duty cycle Error correction corrects up to 25% of bit errors Open-source SIK firmware Configurable through Mission Planner & APM Planner Features Interchangeable air and ground modules 915 or 433 mHz Micro-USB port 6-position DF13 connector

Power Supply voltage: 3.7-6 VDC (from USB or DF13) Transmit current: 100 mA at 30 dBm Receive current: 25 mA Serial interface: 3.3 V UART Dimensions 26.7 cm x 55.5 cm x 13.3 cm (without antenna) 3

4

5 1 Micro-USB port 2 6-wire cable connector 3 Antenna 4 Frequency 5 LED indicator 1 2 

### RADIO DESCRIPTION LED MEANINGS

Solid green Link established with paired radio Blinking green Searching for paired radio Blinking red Transmitting data

Solid red Firmware update modeExhibit 6

# ! Safety - Read Before Flying ! Your first priority must absolutely be the safety of people! Multicopters are essentially Flying Lawnmowers!

• A rduCopter is an experimental aircraft running community-created code - Novel and unexpected results are NOT uncommon!

• Crashes can happen, because of pilot error or hardware or software malfunction.

• Especially while you are learning, it is recommended that you avoid, stiff, ultra-sharp carbon fiber props.

o Get cheaper more flexible and more breakable plastic ones.

o Some carbon fiber props cut better than a Ginsu and while they are almost indestructible, you are not.

• If you are flying anywhere near other people, you are putting them at risk!

• Be sure to maintain safe distances between yourself, and spectators and your copter.

o Circumstances will require that you will need to make your own determination of what is a "safe distance" from people and property.

o At a minimum, consider: at least 10ft (3m) but not further than 30ft (10m) from you.

o Keep all other people, property and obstacles considerably further away from your copter.

o Ensure that no one gets between you and your copter.

o Spectators should always be a safe distance behind the pilot.

o If people intrude beyond what you have determined to be the "safe" area, land immediately and do not take off until they are clear.

o At full power, an average sized multi-copter can exceed 20 mph (32 km/h), can ascend to hundreds of feet and easily travel more than a mile in distance before running out of battery.

• Always ensure that the battery cable is (NOT) connected to the power distribution board or harness until you are ready to fly.

o After landing the first thing you should do is disconnect your battery cable.

o Always remove your props while you are testing motors.

o Your hands, arms and face and those of your friends will thank you.

o When the battery is connected, always assume the motors are armed.

o Check with a short throttle pulse.

o Don't pick up the model and the radio at the same time, you may bump the throttle.

o Do not attempt to fly longer than your batteries safe capacity.

 At a minimum it is very hard on the battery and at worst you will crash destructively.

• The APM and PX4 flight controllers we use incorporate a motor arming safety feature.

o Immediately prior to flight after the battery has been connected, the RC transmitters throttle stick needs to be held down and to the right for several seconds to arm the motors.

o After landing your first response should be to hold the throttle down and to the left for several seconds to "Disarm" the motors.

o Disarm condition can be tested by moving the throttle stick up, if the motors do not move it is dis armed.

o Even when disarmed, the throttle stick should always be kept in the full down position except when flying.

• Get used to switching back to Stabilize mode from other modes and reassuming full manual control.

o This is the single most important recovery technique (practice it).

o Stabilize mode can have Simple mode added to it, but if you do, practice with it till you are proficient.

o Do not use any modes other than Stabilize or Stabilize plus Simple until you are VERY comfortable flying.

• Important primary response to a crash, inadequate landing or unknown flight controller state.

o The first thing to do is throw a towel over your copters propellers (Propellers may start spinning unexpectedly).

o Then immediately disconnect the battery.

o A large towel is your most important piece of safety equipment followed by a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. - - Generally better to use the first one than the last one.

• When testing or flying any of the navigation modes (using GPS):

o Ensure that your GPS has "Lock" before arming and takeoff.

o Check that your home position on the Mission Planner is in fact correct.

o Sometimes GPS's do not report the home position accurately, reboot if not accurate and wait for 8 or more satellites (not just 3D lock) and check again. Exhibit 7

## Keep a safe distance between your Copter and People! These tips can also help protect your multicopter fr om damage.

• A void sudden or extreme transmitter control stick deflections

o Move the control sticks in small measured increments and don't "yank" on them.

o If the copter is properly calibrated and balanced it should require only small stick inputs to control altitude, direction and speed.

o Your copter should be more or less stable on the horizontal plane without any control inputs.

o If you are "fighting" the copter, land and fix it - something is not right - Hardware adjustment or software calibration may be required.

o Be especially careful of large throttle inputs, as a copter can gain (or lose) altitude very rapidly.

• Because MultiCopters are symmetrical it is especially easy to lose Visual Orientation.

o For manual flight modes, maintaining a clear vision of the Copters Orientation (direction it is facing) is the most critical part of successful flight.

o Especially while learning it is very important to keep your copter appropriately close to you to aid in maintaining visual orientation.

o Generally: more than 10ft (3m) but not further than 30ft (10m) from you.

o If the copter gets further than about 100ft (30m) it starts getting difficult to be able to maintain orientation and can easily crash.

o If you lose Yaw orientation while flying in Stabilize mode, try only flying forward and using yaw to steer like a car.

o It is much better to simply descend and land rather than have an orientation-induced crash or fly away

.

 Fly-Aways often happen when the copter is commanded to tilt back towards the pilot but has rotated in the meantime and is so far away that orientation is lost.

 Result: the copter flies further away and crashes or is lost.

• Always have Stabilize mode as the (Go To) one of your 3 options.

• High or unexpected winds or gusts can make flight considerably more difficult.

o High winds can prevent forward progress or spin the copter around causing you to become disoriented.

o The higher you are, the more likely high winds will be a problem.

o Switching to Stabilize mode and landing before you reach your skill limits can help you save your copter.

• Avoid flying at high speed or high altitude until you have gained considerable confidence in both manual and automatic modes.

• When flying around trees or buildings it is very easy to lose visual orientation or even to lose sight of the copter completely.

o Gusting winds around objects can also worsen the problem and radio signal loss can also occur.

o If your copter is approaching a potentially interfering object, immediately switch to stabilize mode and land or retrieve the copter to your location.

• ArduPilot specific safety modes: RTL, FailSafe and GeoFence.

o RTL can provide a safe Return to Launch if it starts to get away from you.

o FailSafe and GeoFence can assist you with keeping the copter in a safe proximity.

o Do not rely on the above safety modes, always be ready to take control in stabilize and land the copter.

o Especially do not rely on the above safety modes to perform maneuvers or training that you would otherwise consider dangerous.

o These modes are a supplement to, not a replacement for sound safety practices.

• On your first takeoff after tuning or hardware setup

o In stabilize mode advance the throttle very slowly until the copter is almost hovering.

o If the copter is trying to flip over turn it off and correct the problem, a motor could be turning the wrong direction, or a wrong direction prop could be installed.

o If the copter tries to rotate on it's axis or fly off in some direction the transmitter or RC setup may be incorrect, a motor or ESC may not be performing properly or the props may be installed incorrectly.

o When all problems are fixed it should be fairly easy to get the copter to hover a foot or 2 above the ground.

o If a stable and stationary hover a foot or 2 above the ground cannot be achieved, land and fix the problem

• When flying FPV "First Person View" (with a video camera), Set modes to: STABILIZE, SIMPLE, and RTL.

o Ensure RTL is working properly before using FPV,

o Use Stabilize mode to fly FPV and If you lose FPV video switch to Simple or RTL to get back.

• Make sure your battery can't fall out, use a Velcro Strap to hold it in place.

## AUTOPILOT



# QUICK START GUIDE Exhibit 8

### PARTS

1 Pixhawk 2 Buzzer 3 Safety switch 4 Micro-SD card and adapter 5 Micro-USB cable 6 Six-wire cable x2 7 Power module 8 I 2 C splitter module 9 Four-position I 2 C splitter cable 10 Three-wire servo cable 11 Mounting foam 1 2 3 4 5 7

8 11



### MOUNT

Use the provided foam to mount Pixhawk as close as possible to your vehicle’s center of gravity. Make sure to orient the board with the arrow pointing forward.

Vehicle front Attach the foam squares to the corners of the board. 

### GETTING STARTED

With the help of APM firmware, Pixhawk turns any RC plane, copter, or rover into a full-featured personal drone. Once you have a fully-assembled frame, follow this guide to install Pixhawk. 6

9 10

1 Mount 2 Connect 3 Load firmware 4 Calibrate



# 1

### CONNECT

(Required) Connect the buzzer and safety switch.

(Optional) Connect a 3DR Radio to Pixhawk’s Telem port using the 6-wire cable provided with your 3DR Radio Kit to receive data and communicate with the autopilot in flight. (GPS or GPS+Compass required) Connect a 3DR GPS+Compass to provide the autopilot with positioning data during flight. This kit includes a 6-wire cable to connect the GPS ports. Connect the MAG to the I 2 C port using the 4-wire cable provided with the 3DR GPS+Compass. (Required) Connect the 3DR Power Module to the Power port using the 6-wire cable to direct power from your lithium polymer

(LiPo) battery to the autopilot.

(Optional) The I 2 C splitter expands the I 2 C port to allow up to four additional peripherals to connect to Pixhawk. Use the 4-wire cable to connect the I 2 C splitter and add a compass module, external LED, digital airspeed sensor, or other peripherals to your vehicle. 

# 2Connect the ground (-), power (+), and signal (S) wires to the RC pins using the provided 3-wire servo cable.

For a Spektrum DSM, DSM2, or DSM-X Satellite RC receiver, connect to the SPKT/DSM port. 

### CONNECT RADIO CONTROL

FOR PPM RC RECEIVERS AND FUTABA S.BUS RECEIVERS

FOR SPEKTRUM SATELLITE RECEIVERS

FOR PWM RECEIVERS

Purchase a PPM Encoder module to connect a PWM RC receiver to Pixhawk at store.3dr.com

. LOAD SD CARD INTO PIXHAWK

If the SD card is not preloaded into Pixhawk, insert the micro-SD card into the slot at the bottom end of the board.

For a complete list of RC systems compatible with Pixhawk, visit the APM wiki page here

.

### LOAD FIRMWARE

APM firmware is the brains of your autopilot operation and must be installed before using Pixhawk. To load firmware onto Pixhawk, install a mission planner application on your ground station computer. Choose either Mission Planner (Windows) or APM Planner for (Windows, OS X, and Linux). Both applications are available for free download from ardupilot.com

. For rovers, connect the throttle and steering wires to the main output signal pins. Pin 3 = Throttle Pin 4 = Steering

Mission planner f irmware FOR COPTERS

FOR PLANES

FOR ROVERS Connect each signal wire from the PDB to the main output signal (S) pins by motor number. Connect one wire for each motor to the corresponding pin. Pin 1 = Motor 1 Pin 5 = Motor 5 Pin 2 = Motor 2 Pin 6 = Motor 6 Pin 3 = Motor 3 Pin 7 = Motor 7 Pin 4 = Motor 4 Pin 8 = Motor 8

For planes, connect the control channel wires to the main output signal pins. Pin 1 = Aileron Pin 2 = Elevator Pin 3 = Throttle Pin 4 = Rudder 

### CONNECT OUTPUTS



# 3Download Mission Planner (Windows)



### Mission Planner « Downloads
Sort by: Title | Hits | Date

■ MissionPlanner - Installer Select the installer package to download. Ardupilot.com Downloads Mission Planner

After selecting the correct file, read the safety information and select Download.

Open the file to run the setup wizard. Proceed through any security warnings, and install all suggested drivers. When the installation is complete, open the application, and connect Pixhawk to your computer using the micro-USB cable.

Your computer will automatically install the correct drivers. Do not select Connect at this time; Pixhawk can only load firmware while unconnected to Mavlink. Download APM Planner (Windows, OS X, and Linux)



### APM Planner 2.0 « Downloads
Sort by: Title | Hits | Date

■ APM Planner 2.0 Mac

■ APM Planner 2.0 Windows

■ APM Planner 2.0 Linux Select your platform to download. Ardupilot.com Downloads APM Planner 2.0

INSTALL PLANNERWhen prompted, follow the directions to load the firmware. Once the status bar shows that the download is complete, power cycle the board by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB.

If you hear a musical tone, your firmware installation is complete. If you hear a series of tones followed by three beeps, disconnect the USB and reconnect while holding down the safety button. Upon restart, listen for a series of tones followed by two beeps indicating that your firmware has loaded successfully.

beep BEEP beep... BEEP BEEP 

#  Pixhawk needs your attention: beep BEEP beep... BEEP BEEP BEEP Everything is OK: musical tone 

#  Select Initial Setup, Install Firmware , and select your vehicle.



### CALIBRATE

With Pixhawk connected to your computer, select the communication option from the drop-down menu for PX4 FMU , set the rate to 115200 , and select the Connect icon. Select Initial Setup and Mandatory Hardware to access the calibration wizards.

Remove propellers before performing calibration. 

# ! 

# 4SELECT FRAME TYPE (COPTERS ONLY)

CALIBRATE COMPASS

Select the options to enable the compass; to allow automatic declination calculation; and to specify Pixhawk. Select Live Calibration to launch the wizard, and follow the prompts.

Show Me videos demonstrating live calibration techniques at 3dr.com/learn

.

For copter, select your frame orientation.CALIBRATE ACCELEROMETER

SELECT FLIGHT MODES 

### 4 5

6 RC CALIBRATION

left stick

right stick Select Accel Calibration , check the box for AC 3.0+, select Calibrate , and follow the prompts to calibrate Pixhawk’s accelerometer. Make sure to wait a couple of seconds before and after changing the positions of the vehicle.

Select Radio Calibration to teach Pixhawk to work with your RC transmitter. Turn on your transmitter, select Calibrate Radio
, and move all sticks and switches to their extreme positions. Select Click when Done once the red bars are set for all available channels.

Move each switch on your transmitter to its available positions. The mission planner will indicate the currently selected position with green highlighting. Select a mode for each switch position, and select Save Modes to assign.

### LED MEANINGS

Flashing red and blue: initializing. Please wait.

Double flashing yellow: error. System refuses to arm.

Flashing blue: disarmed, searching for GPS. Autonomous, loiter, and return-to-launch modes require GPS lock.

Flashing green: disarmed, GPS lock acquired. Ready to arm. Quick double tone when disarming from the armed state.

Solid green plus single long tone: armed and ready to fly!

Flashing yellow: RC failsafe activated.

Flashing yellow plus quick repeating tone: battery failsafe activated.

Flashing yellow and blue plus high-high-high-low tone: GPS glitch or GPS failsafe activated.

Quick, constant blinking: performing system check. Please wait.

Solid: ready to arm. Proceed to the arming procedure. Intermittent blinking: system ready. Press the safety button to activate. 

### SAFETY SWITCH MEANINGS

Learn more about LED meanings and buzzer tones at 3dr.com/learn

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13 14 15 1 Spektrum DSM receiver 2 Telemetry (radio telemetry) 3 Telemetry (on-screen display) 4 USB 5 SPI (ser i al peripheral interface) bus 6 Power module 7 Safety switch button 8 Buzzer 9 Serial 10 GPS module 11 CAN (controller area network) bus 12 I 2 C splitter or compass module 13 Analog to digital converter 6.6 V 14 Analog to digital converter 3.3 V 15 LED indicator 

### PORTS

1 2

3 4

1 Input/output reset button 2 SD card 3 Flight management reset button 4 Micro-USB port

1 2

ground
power signal

1 Radio control receiver input 2 S.Bus output 3 Main outputs 4 Auxiliary outputs 3 4Processor 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 core with FPU 168 Mhz/256 KB RAM/2 MB Flash 32-bit failsafe co-processor Sensors ST Micro 16-bit gyroscope ST Micro 14-bit accelerometer/magnetometer MEAS barometer MPU6000 accelerometer/magnetometer Power Ideal diode controller with automatic failover Servo rail high-power (7 V) and high-current ready All peripheral outputs over-current protected, all inputs ESC protected Interfaces 5x UART serial ports, 1 high-power capable, 2x with HW flow control Spektrum DSM/DSM2/DSM-X Satellite input Futaba S.BUS input and output PPM sum signal RSSI (PWM or voltage) input I 2 C, SPI, 2x CAN, USB 3.3 and 6.6 ADC inputs Dimensions Weight 38 g (1.3 oz) Width 50 mm (2.0”) Height 15.5 mm (.6”) Length 81.5 mm (3.2”) 

### SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT NOTE

SUPPORT

For more information about Pixhawk and other documentation, visit 3dr.com/learn

. For more instruction on using APM firmware and planner software, visit ardupilot.com

.
For customer support, contact us at help@3dr.com or call our support line at +1 (858) 225-1414 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, PST. Please note that these instructions describe basic setup for Pixhawk and do not represent the complete set of configuration procedures required to build a copter, plane, or rover. For more information on ESC calibration, battery monitoring, failsafes, mode descriptions, and more, visit ardupilot.com . Do not operate your vehicle without a complete understanding of the online instructions.Operating a powered vehicle of any kind can be a lot of fun, but it carries certain inherent risks. Regulations governing the use of powered vehicles, including aircraft, vary from locale to locale, even within the same country or district. It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand and comply with all local laws and regulations.

Safety basics:

• Never operate the vehicle or software in a way that could be dangerous to you, other people, or property.

• Always keep propeller arcs free of objects and body parts while the vehicle is live.

• Keep in mind that software and hardware failures happen. Although we design our products to minimize

such issues, you should always operate with the understanding that a failure could occur at any time and without warning. Accordingly, you should take the appropriate precautions to minimize danger in case of product failure.

• Never use the software or hardware for manned vehicles.

• Always operate within local laws and regulations.

• Do not operate the aircraft if you are under the age of 18.

Additional safety information:

• Be sure to maintain safe distances between people and your aircraft.

• Never operate your aircraft if your ability to do so with the utmost attention to safety is impaired in any

way. Do not operate your aircraft while tired, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or otherwise unable to operate it with the highest attention to safety.

• Environment conditions can change rapidly and can make operation difficult. If this occurs, land your aircraft

and discontinue use immediately. Do not operate your aircraft if operating conditions are not ideal. This includes, but is not limited to, rain, snow or excessive wind.

• Always ensure the battery cable is disconnected from the aircraft until you are ready to fly, and ensure that

your batteries are fully charged prior to use.

• Always turn on the transmitter and ensure the throttle stick is all the way down before connecting the

battery.

• After landing, disarm your vehicle immediately and disconnect the battery cable.

• Do not turn off the transmitter until after you have disconnected the battery.

• Always remove the propellers while testing the motors.

• When the battery is connected, always assume the vehicle is live and the motors are armed.

• Do not attempt to fly longer than the battery’s safe capacity.

• Do not operate the vehicle with excess weight attached.

• Ensure that all vehicle components are well maintained before each flight. Ensure that components are

firmly attached and operating properly.

• Replace any worn or damaged components before each flight. Never operate with any damaged or worn

components.

• SAFETY IS THE FIRST PRIORITY. Take all precautions necessary to ensure your own safety as well as the

safety of other people and property. 

### SAFETY

### DISCLAIMER

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