## UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: Clear Pixel Studio, LLC FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 3 AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

Submitted on June 15, 2015 Clear Pixel Studio, LLC 15 Briar Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803 Tel: (302) 463-5921

## 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................3

SUMMARY........................................................................................................................ ...4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER....................................................4

BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................4

BASIS FOR PETITION.........................................................................................................5

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER.............................................................6

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R.FROM WHICH Clear Pixel Studio, LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION.................................................................6

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF Clear Pixel Studio, LLC SEEKS AND THE REASON Clear Pixel Studio, LLC SEEKS THE RELIEF.................................................................................................................10

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING Clear Pixel Studio, LLC REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST ......................................12

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY..........................................................................14

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER......24
ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT Clear Pixel Studio, LLC REQUEST...............................................................................................................24

CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................25

APPENDICES........................................................................................26

## 3 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level AOI Area of Interest ATC Air Traffic Control ATO Air Traffic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code of Federal Regulations COA Certificate of Authorization FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LOL Loss of Link NAS National Airspace System NOTAM Notice to Airman PIC Pilot In Command Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 SO Safety Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VFR Visual Flight Rules VLOS Visual Line of Site VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

## 4 SUMMARY
Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a) , 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Clear Pixel Studio, LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for wedding videography, real estate photography, special events, commercial and corporate productions, and landscape over certain areasof the United States.
INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER Clear Pixel Studio, LLC provides its clients with expertise and knowledge in advanced technologies and solutions to increase efficiency, productivityand effectiveness. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC also provides its clients with the highest quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and non-profit multimedia projects. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC has over 13 years of professional experience in commercial, wedding and special event videography and photography and is recognized as an expert thisfield. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC has over 1 year of recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of aerial video and photography. The objective of Clear Pixel Studio, LLC aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial, wedding, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting:

 Wedding Videography and Photography

 Real Estate Photography

 Land Surveying

 Commercial and corporate videography and photography

 Increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations.

BACKGROUND Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2, DJI Inspire 1 UASs
Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 3 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 1280 g, while having a length of 23 inches width of 23 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 30 knots. The DJI Phantom 3 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. The DJI Phantom 3 will be operated by Clear Pixel Studio, LLC and will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

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## 5 BASIS FOR PETITION Petitioner, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1 ), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s operation of DJI Phantom 3 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2),and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply toaircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS. Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Clear Pixel Studio, LLC to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medicalcertificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS do notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC also seeks an exem ption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Phantom 3 UA will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 UA will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

## 6 Additionally, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorologicalconditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 23 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name and Address Of The Petitioner. The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Christopher Osbourn 15 Briar Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803 Tel: (302) 463-5921 Email: cosbourn21@icloud.com
B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. from Which Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption.
1. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b).
Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.
(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if—
(1) The flight is only incidental tothat business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
2. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).
Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 3. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:

## 7 (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating--
(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to--
(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft;
(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or
(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).
Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection
(b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

5. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).
Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except asprovided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1)
Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following:

## 8 (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless--
(1) It has been approved for return toservice by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.]
7. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).
Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following:
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had --
(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of thischapter and has been approved for return to service bya person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or
(2) An inspection for the issuance of anairworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.
8. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b).
Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keepthe following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:
(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include--
(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and
(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and
(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.
(2) Records containing the following information:

## 9 (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor.
(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.
(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.
(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.
(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.
(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.
(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:
(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.
(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.
(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

## 10 C. The Extent Of Relief Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks And The Reason Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks The Relief.
1. Extent Of Relief Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks And The Reason Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).
Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, aswell as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operationsfor compensation or hire. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraftdoes not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. As set forth more fully below, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safelyoperate either the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition:(1) will be incidental to Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 2. Extent Of Relief Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks And The Reason Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a). Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow ClearPixel Studio, LLC to determine that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks the requestedrelief because the DJI Phantom 3 and UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are incondition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

## 11 3. Extent Of Relief Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks And The Reason Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.
Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Phantom 3 UA is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC withaltitude information of the UA on the heads-up display of the GCS. 4. Extent Of Relief Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks And The Reason Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b). Relief from Section 91.151(b)entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UA will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 23 minutes.. Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks the requested relief because without anexemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UA will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operationsthat Clear Pixel Studio, LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, the DJI Phantom 3 operating documents,and Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery powerto fly for a total duration of 23 minutes.

## 12 5. Extent Of Relief Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks And The Reason Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b). Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log,and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS.
D. The Reasons Why Granting Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It WouldBenefit The Public As A Whole. Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Clear Pixel Studio, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography for wedding videography, realestate photography, specialevents, commercial and corporate productions, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Clear Pixel Studio, LLC ‘s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 DJI UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.
1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. The DJI Phantom UA are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 3 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Phantom 3 UA do not require an airport totakeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

## 13 2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS.
Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentallyconscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraftthat are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 3 UA, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAsare propelled by batterypowered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI Phantom 3 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 UA (1280 g, at maximum gross weights with lengths of 23 inches and 23 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).
3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Will Benefit The Economy.
In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will allow United States based companies, like Clear Pixel Studio, LLC, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the batterypowered DJI Phantom 3 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Phantom 3 UAS , companies such as Clear Pixel Studio, LLC, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U. S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS , provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

## 14 4. There Are No Privacy Issues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption. 1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 UA Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UASto operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement of thissubtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of thisAct, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.
(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum--
(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and (2) whether a certificate of waiver , certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

## 15 (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--I f the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. In seeking this exemption, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS ; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations. a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAS do not create a haza rd to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability. i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS . The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS are set forth by the DJI Phantom 3 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto asExhibit A and B. ii. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is provided at pages 25-35 of the DJI Phantom 3 and pages 12-16 and 45- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit C and D. iii. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 UA will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 3 UA do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 3UAS are set forth at pages 27 through 29 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit C. iv. The DJI Phantom 3 GCS And Its Operation. A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 32 through 43 of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual. DJI Phantom 3 User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibits C. b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 UAS Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

## 16 Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS . Additionally, a safety observer willassist all pilots during flight time. c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC proposes to commercially operate DJI Phantom 3 UAS for the specialpurpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations: 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography. 3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 4. The UA must be operated at an altitudeof no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a

## 17 discrepancy exists between the conditionsand limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make anentry in the aircraft records. 12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

## 18 17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third- class medical certificate. 18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights,all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibilityis less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses itsGPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents. 23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents. 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

## 19 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance withthe exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficientlyprotect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 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, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

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

. 2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.
Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forth-above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s specificproposed flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 3 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s proposed operations. The

## 21 Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior tooperations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. Inaddition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safelyconduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisf y this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also beconducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every flight, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 4. Reasons Why An Exemption FromThe Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 UA will be provided to the PIC via

## 22 GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitudeinformation will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UASs at ground level. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1 ) the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS ; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 23 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS ; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 3 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom UAs will descend and land automatically. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has beengranted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 6. Reasons Why An Exemption FromThe Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. In seeking this exemption, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1 ), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because Clear Pixel Studio, LLCwill use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Clear Pixel

## 23 Studio, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS . Since the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1 ), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manuals is attached Exhibit B; a copy of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS Maintenance LOG is attachedhereto as Exhibit C. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will use trained technicians to perf orm maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91 .417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. In consideration of Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS , Clear Pixel Studio, LLC submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation. In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS , which contain such safetystandards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS. Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS , since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safetystandards, due to the novel

## 24 or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following: If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safetystandards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditionsand amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.
See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS , which contain such safetystandards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From Which Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks Exemption:
Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).
A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Clear Pixel Studio, LLC Seeks:
This exemption will permit Clear Pixel Studio, LLC to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Additional Information, Views, OrArguments Available To Support Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s Request.
This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national

## 25 security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC will operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

CONCLUSION
As set forth herein, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Clear Pixel Studio, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially within the NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Clear Pixel Studio, LLC respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b),91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Leading Edge to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. Dated: June 3, 2015

Respectfully submitted,
Clear Pixel Studio, LLC

_________________________ Christopher Osbourn Clear Pixel Studio, LLC, Owner 15 Briar Rd. Wilmington, DE 19803 Tel: (302) 463-5921

## 26 Appendices:

A – DJI Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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### I AdvancedSafety Guidelines and Disclaimer 5. Phantom 3 Professional

### I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

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# Contents
Using this manual Legends Read Before the First Flight Video Tutorials Download the DJI Pilot app



### Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Preparing the Aircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram



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



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# Product Profile

This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of OJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place.

# ~~~!I~~i~!~l}Jlg,ht$• Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera.



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### Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Right Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system.


### Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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# ?:,r .···· ' Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be 

### sure all propellers are securely in place.



# & Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position.
Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the

remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

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-------- [5] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [8] Aircraft Status Indicator [9] Intelligent Flight Battery [10] Vision Positioning Sensors [11] Antennas [12] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot [13] Camera Micro-USB Port [14] Link Button

[1) Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2) Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movement 

### of the aircraft. [4) Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH).[5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTHstatus.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilotapp.) [1 0] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilotapp.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording.

[17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery of the remote controller. [14] [13]

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[14] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the firmware. [16] USB Port Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for firmware upgrade.

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# Aircraft

This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

# Aircraft

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found 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 Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.

'(): Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs
are shown in the figure below:

Aircraft Status Indicator

Front LED

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators:Phantom 3 Professional User Manual**•J~ormal**

· R

· 

### 'G· .y ······ Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and 

### Self Diagnostic Testing


### \i:4• ('('; ···••· Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively Warming Up


## G ······Green Rashes Slowly



### ·drX2 ······Green Rashes Twice



## x ·.. ·.. Yellow Rashes Slowly 

### Warning 

## •Y:

...... Fast Yellow Rashing**'·~'** ······Slow Red Flashing



### · Fl · · · · · · Fast Red Rashing 

### .\R· · ·•· · •Red Flashing Alternatively

R• -Solid Red Safe to Ry (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but wlthoutGPS) Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Remote Controller's Signal Lost
Low Battery Warning
Critical Battery Warning
IMU Error
Critical Error 

### •iF(! 

### ;yy ······Red and Yellow Rash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

The Return-to-Horne (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Horne Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail. GPS

Home Point Description If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Horne Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (**~.u,** 

## ). The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the horne point is recorded.

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Horne Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.**-~--**Phantom 3 Professional User 

### Manual

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight 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 prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Horne Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The
user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from the Home Point.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process.

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below:
Critical Low battery level warning( Red) Sufflclent battery level( Green) 

# j_ Low batter/ level warn>!(YeUow) 

# T

.

Power requires Remaining flight time 

# 1

to return horne Battery level Indicator 

## eattery Level. Remark Aircraft 

### Status 

### DJI Pilot 

### app

Wsrning 

### Indicator Tap "Go-home" to have 

### the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, Low battery The battery Aircraft status or "Cancel" to resune normal 

### level warning power is low. indicator blinks flight. If no action is taken,
Please land the RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically aircraft. go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm.

Critical Low 

### The aircraft Aircraft status The DJI Pilot 

### app display will battery level must land indicator blinks 

### flash red and the aircraft will 

### start to 

### descend. 

### The remote warning immediately. RED quickly. 

### controller will sound an alarm.

Estimated Estimated remaining remaining flight N/A N!A based on current flight time battery level. 

### Flight Instructions

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically.

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:\;/: • When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunity to navigate 

### to a more appropriate landing location.
• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Horne process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established.


### Failsafe Illustration
1 Record Horne Point

Blinking Green
4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.)

Fast Blinking Yellow 

### 2 Confirming Home Point

### ~~ollll

@ Blinking Green


### 5 RTH (adi.Jstable altitlK:Ie) 

### 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 

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### (after l'x:lvetirg for 5 sees) J 

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Fast Blinking Y!J-'IIo'-w________ Fast Blinking Yellow 

### ,&. • The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude.
• The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Horne Point immediately 

### if the throttle stick is

moved during the Failsafe RTH procedure.

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

# e

1. Toggle the flight mode switch toP-mode. '·' 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place. 

## & The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimai environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode 

### to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations:
• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

• Rying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 rn's at 1 meter).

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces.
• Rying over moving surfaces or objects.
• Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically.
• Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces.

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet).
• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.
• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design).

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. '\}: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors.
• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters.
• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water.
• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100 lux).


### • Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds

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

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app.

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.



### Propellers Figure
Attach On
Legends 

### Silver Dot 

## Blaf::k Dot

Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes
El'l Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 'b'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove.



### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers oounter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


## & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off.

• Wear gloves when handling propellers.
• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly.



### Detaching 

### the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

# & • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight.

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers.
• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellers or motors when they are spinning.
• ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved byDJI.

:i'V. 

## ·v· Intelligent Flrght Battery

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

Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W.



### DJllntelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around 

### two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Piiot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 

### OOC (32°F} and



### 400C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



### 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the 

### battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft's main controller.


# & Refer to Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines before
use. Users take full responsibiHty for all operations and usage.

)> 

### Using the Battery 

# a·**~**

Power Button (Buiit-in LED)



### Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

### Turning 

### Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

### of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped.



### Low Temperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (

### < 0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be 

### used in extremely low temperature (

### < -1 0°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -1 

## ooc and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature

environments. 4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it 

### before flying in low temperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if 

### the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating

range (OOC

- 40°C ).


# & In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off.



### Checking the 

### Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. 

### See below for details.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



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

## 0 : LED is on. 

# D :LED is flashing. 

## 0 : LED is off. 

### Battery level LE01 LE02 LEOS LE04 Battery Level



## 0 0 0 0 87.5%-100% 

## 0 0 0 

# 11 75%-87.5% 

### 0 0 

## 0 

## 0 62.5%-75% 

### 0 0 

## ill 0 50%-62.5% 

### 0 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 

### 0 

# Jl 0 

## 0 25%-37.5% 

### 0 

## 0 0 0 12.5%-25% 

# 11 0 0 0 0%-12.5% 

## 0 0 0 0 =()%



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

Battery Life LE01 LE02 LEOS LE04 

### Battery Ufe



## 0 0 0 

## 0 90%-100% 

## 0 0 0 

## nr 80%-90% 

## 0 0 

## 0 

## 0 70%-80% 

## 0 0**~:a** 

## 0 80%-70% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 50%-60% 

### 0 

# n 0 

## 0 40%-50% 

### 0 0 0 

## 0 30%-40% 

# n 0 0 0 20%-30% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 below20%



## Lt When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

# EEl For more information about the battery, launch the OJI Pilot app and check the information that is listed under the battery tab.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



### Charging 

### the Intelligent Right Battery 1. Connect the Battery Charger 

### to a power source (1 00-240 V 50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Right Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery

level is above 95%, 

### turn on the battery before charging. 

### 3. The Battery Level indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. 

### Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing it for 

### an extended period

. 

### .1}. • We do 

### not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger at the 

### same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.
• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

Never insert or remcve a battery when it is turned on.

Intelligent Flight Battery



### Battery Level Indicators While Charging LED1 LED2 LED3



# n o o 

# n :a 

# o :ri 

# n n
'li' ,)'[ !i'**~~ ~** **~** 

## 0 0 0

Battery Protection LED Display LED4 

## 0 0 

## 0 

# n 0 Charger Power Outlet



### Battery Level

0%-25% 

### 25%-50%
50%-75%
75%-100% 

### Fully Charged

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

Battery Level Indicators whilE! Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 

### Blinking 

### Pattern Battery Protection Item



## 0 

# u 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

## 0 

# n 0 0 LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected 

## 0 0 

# u 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected. 

## 0 0 

# u 0 LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

## 0 0 0 

# n LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

## 0 0 0 

# n LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too highPhantom 3 Professional User Manual



### After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Right Battery from the charger and plug it 

### back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a roorn temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.



# & DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.**'~'** 

### How to discharge your Intelligent Flight 

### Battery: Slow : Place the Intelligent Right Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment and tum it on. Leave it 

### on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels. Rapid : 

### Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

# Remote Controller

This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

# Remote Controller**··a~~~::p~~~~t~r:~r:~~~1**

# .•**~··.** The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel of the remote controller.**~** q;J 

### • Compliance Version: The 

### remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.


### • Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode.


### • Mode 1 : 

### The right stick serves as the throttle.


### • Mode 2: 

### The left stick serves as the throttle.



## & To prevent transmission interference, 

### do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area.

# ··u~Jhs)t,fl~;·~~~f~:~Q~·~bt~.···•····. Turning the Remote Controller On and 

### Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will

display the current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller.



### Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more details.Phantom 3 Professional User 

### Manual

Power Button 

### Controlling the Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

[1] 

### Camera Settings Dial Tum the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings.

[2] 

### Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured.

[3] 

### Shutter Button Press 

### to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

[4] 

### Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.

[5] 

### Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.
Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default.Phantom 3 Professional User lvlanual


# Eel Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position.

# ~~**(!$lndicate~ ::** **0-irectiO-~~~~ark-s** ___ _

___ -

# ~------------~ving thel;ft

# stic~p-and down

# ch~ges th; 

## I aircraft's elevation. 

# I Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

# I When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

# I
, Professional will hover in place. 

## IThe rmre the stick is pushed away from the center 

# Iposition, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

# Ichange elevation. Always push the stick gently 

# I to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation

1 

### changes.**---,---·--------~.**

### ---- ! 

# iMoving the left stick to 

### the left or right controls the 

# !**~ ~**  1 

### rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

# I**~** 

# 't II 

### Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

# I clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

# I IProfessional will maintain its current orientation. 

# I I The more the stick is pushed away from the center

1 

## I position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will



## ____ __j .-l!ota_te_.

___________ _ 1 [ 1 

### Moving the right stick up and down changes the

# ~ Iaircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

### I

## '*'~**~** Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly

1 ¢ • 

# Ibackward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

### I 

# Iplace if 

### the stick is centered. 

# 1: iPush the stick further

### aw~ from the center posttion for 

# I a larger pttch angle (maximum 30°) and faster flight.

## -~----,-,--· -- ·----ir-M-o-ving

## th~rlgh~iick control left and right changes

, f 

### the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

### ! 1 

### Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The [

. I Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the



# - !;;ci-**~--~------** 

# .. ---**-~ :i:~:lc:~::~~:rn**  the dial to

# th;~~;.- an;-the

## y-

# ~ I l1l1l ·1 

### camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the



# l**~** J ( 1 

### dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point**~** 

# I I downwards. The camera will remain In its current

# ------'~-- 

# Iposition when dial is static.

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### 3 

### g CD () 0 

### ;a Q.**~** Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Flight Mode Switch 

### Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode.



### Position**Figur~** 

## Flight Mode
Position 1 

## C:.:::0 F-mode
Position2 

## Gb A-mode
Position3

### ~ P-mode**Position1~**



### Position2g --·---**Position3~**



### P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for position holding. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the OJI Pilot app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".



### RTHButton Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to 

### cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote oontroller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.



### Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote oontroller is most reliable within the area that is depicted in the image below:

Optimal Transmission Range

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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information about these indicators.**~** ·- -- RTH LED

Status LED

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Status LED

·R -Solid Red

### ·~ -Solid Green Alarm 

## I Chime 

### 1 Chime

R

.... ··Slow Blinking Red 0-D-0

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...... Red and Green/ Red and None Yellow Alternate Blinks 

### RTH LED Sound 

### iN -Solid White 

## I Chime**,~,** ...... Blinking White



## w

...... Blinking White 

### Ooo•
00""" Remote Controller Status The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft
The remote controller is connected to the aircraft.
Remote controller error.

HO downlink is disrupted.

Remote Controller Status Aircraft is returning horne. Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft.
Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

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

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# , ..... ··.,... ;t·.··· · .,.. 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. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the OJI Pilot app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" arid tap on 

## Ill' ,1111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

RC Calibration 

## >
Stick Mode 

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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.

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28 ''i!';DJ;**'·•!\1-hj~•<:-** F';c·'' You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back oftheRC.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is

emitted.

RC Calibration

Stick Mode

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## I NotD 

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> Searching lor akcralt frequency, timeout in 54 seconds ed. the aircraft is control! Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller
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You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC.

5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.

Link Button



# Lt. • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the
same aircraft.

## a~~bi**o9.titrolJ~COt1'll)tJ~)l~r$i~r:r** The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements.

# Camera and Gimbal

This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and 

### explains the gimbal's operation modes.

# Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensorto capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI Pilot app.



### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data.



# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on.



### Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to your computer.



## . 

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Lb. The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SO card.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24".



### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120· range.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera.



### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:

Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times.

FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person perspective flying experience.



## Lf:, • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: ( 1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground
or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times.
• Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

### (j) through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part 

## ® , then lock them together
as shown®. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended.

# DJIPilotApp

This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI Pilot app.

# DJIPilotApp

The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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[1) Flight 

### Mode 

### E): The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values.


### [2) GPS Signal Strength**~.ul!:** This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength.
[3) IOC 

### Settings 

## t>A CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting.
[4) System Status**c~~Fiy(GPS),** : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

::P. [5) Battery Level 

### Indicator 

### §: -<>-o

___ .,:The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

# -6' zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. "'0 

### [6) Remote 

### Controller Signal 

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### 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal.

[7) 

### HD VIdeo Link Signal Strength 

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### 1ll: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller.
[8] Battery Level 

## f't 1 ()0%: This icon shows the current battery level.
Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history.
[9] General Settings :::Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display.
[10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings 

### 9: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on.

Shutter 

# e : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot
or time-lapsed shooting modes.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Record**~** : 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 functionaiity.
Playback 

### [f) :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.

Camera Settings**~;:** : Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. [11] Vision Positioning 

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

[12] Flight Telemetry

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the 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} The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle.

[13] Map Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Retum to Home (RTH) 

### Ji) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.

[15] Auto Takeoff/Landing



# .. t..l..!. :Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 0 c_0 '- Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

[ 16] Live stream**~** : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile 

### data seNice is available on the mobile device.

[17] Back 

## ft : Tap to return to the main GUI.

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# •o•r:EtotQt; · · Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about OJI products and easily buy new products.

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# ..:; Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 'Discovery'. Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery'.

# Flight

This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

# Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area.

# ~~li~f1tf3f1\'ffo~m~t~.~~9~it~~~···.··.··· 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s
,

snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations

and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

## ::n level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected.**~** 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas.

# •.·F;~~~t,OJ1lt~:~f!~J~or:~•¥.:~@!~!~;~~.•·· All unmanned aerial vehicle (UA

### V) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones. When operating In P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m).

Maximum flight altitude 

### & Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius

Home Point**-Lit--~-** Height of a<rcraft when turned onPhantom 3 Professional User Manual

FlightUmits DJI Pilot 

### app Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitude cannot Warning: Height Altitude exceed the specified value. limit reached.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance the rnax radius.



### GPS Signal 

### Weak 

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Maximum Flight Altitude
Max Radius Height is restricted to 400 feet. (120m) and under.

No limits limit reached.

DJI Pilot 

### app
Warning; Height limit reached. Aircraft Status lndicat>r

None.
Rapid red flashing "

...... when close to the
max radius lirnit.

Aircraft Status Indicator

None.

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the**~** Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within

range automatically.

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically.

No-RyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Ry Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow:
Airport ( 1) Airport No-Ry Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each
zone features circles of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take 

### off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear on the OJI Pilot app.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



## L J-1mile----+I+-R1 

### r,;;:;]+------ R2 -----+

Restricted Area No-fly zone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warning zone



# ;g. (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

### ;:r (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the OJI Pilot app.



## I -Restricted Area--+ 

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### GPS Signal Strong 

### ($:·

...... Blinking Green

Aircraft Zone Restriction OJI 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-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun.
and stop its motors.
R1: Warning: You are in a R:

...... If the aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight altitude is restricted to between 15 feet below the altitude limit. 20m 

### and 500m. Ry cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a there will be a warning

. restricted zone, Fly cautiously.
Free zone No restrictions. None. None.



## Eel Serni-autornatic 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 a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly 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 blinking red.
• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Ry the aircraft only within your line of sight.Phantom 3 Professional User 

### Manual

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Right 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 normally. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. The DJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

# 0 • Do 

### not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

# l} metal structures 

### ;:r • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones.


### • Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects.
• DO NOT calibrate indoors.



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

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid

green light.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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 glows solid red. 

# 1

&, If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraft to a different location and try again. 

## :¢: Calibrate the compass before each flight. launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such
as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.



### When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line.

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....·. Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4. 

### Tap".t.", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.5 meters) above ground.



### &, Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



### Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping".!.", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.

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# .. Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.



### Stopping the Motors There are 

### two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has 

### landed, push the throttle 

### downG:>, then conduct the same 

# esc that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three seconds.

Method 1 Method 2



## ,&, Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop.



### Takeoffll...anding 

### Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is 

### now safe

to fly. If they flash yellow, the Horne Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowiy to take 

### off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJJ Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller.