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Re: Exemption Request Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAAModernizationand Reform Act of2012, 49 U.S.C. 

### § 44701(f), and Part 11 ofthe FederalAviation Regulations
Dear Sir orMadam: Aeroterra, LLC. ("Aeroterra"), pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the "ReformAct") ("Section 333"), Subsection (f) of49 U.S.C. § 44701, and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, is requesting an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") listed below and discussed in Appendix A to allow Aeroterrato conduct commercial operations with Tuffwing UAV mapper Unmanned Aircraft System ("UAS") (the "Tuffwing") to provide surveying and energy development services, which are primarily located in remote unpopulated areas with minimal air traffic. These services include obtaining still photographs, real-time video, and other datataken by onboard sensors to monitor operations, environmental conditions, and forestland security. Performing these services with a UAS is inthe public interest for several reasons, which are detailed further herein and include: (1) minimizing safetyrisks inherent in manned operations, both inthe air and onthe ground; (2) inspecting locations where humans are not able to go; (3) enhancing capabilities to utilize the UAS to assist first responders on safety or environmental incidents; (4) improving access control/security to sites; and (5) monitoring environmental conditions. The battery-powered Tuffwing weighs 54 ounces and has a flight time of40-45 minutes depending on operating conditions. It employs a self-stabilizing aircraft configuration with stability augmentation avionics that provides ease-of-control and steady video imagery. Its high- performance design leverages advanced composite materials, innovative electronics, and cutting-edge sensor technology to increase mission capabilities and make Tuffwing a reliable and accurate solution to meet a variety ofindustry needs.
Operations under the exemption will be conducted underthe limitations and conditions set forth in Appendix Band as may be modified by the FAA as required by Section 333.2. Use ofthe Tuffwing in Aeroterra's operations as proposed herein, would provide significant public safetybenefits over existing inspection and survey operations, while operating safely withinthe National Airspace System ("NAS"). Use ofUAS offers numerous safety benefits for operations onthe ground. First, the use ofUAS would alleviate the need for personnel to perform difficult and dangerous manual inspections ofremote, hazardous, or inaccessible locations along pipelines or facilities. Second, UAS will be able to morePage 1quickly and thoroughly assess safety conditions ofroads used by vehicles following storm events. Third, use ofUAS would increase situational awareness ofthe surroundings and help prevent conflicts if wildlife or unauthorized personnel gain access to the property, or ifa wildfire or other event threatened the facilities. Finally, the use ofUAS would improve visual access to areas that are offlimitsto foot traffic and machinery due to risk ofunstable, shifting earth or moving water. The use ofUAS would provide Aeroterra's clients with additional data it can use to conduct safer and more efficient operations. For inspections now conducted by manned aircraft, use ofthe UAS for these services will reduce the need to operate manned aircraft in a difficult environment and reduce the environmental impact ofconventional aircraft operations. In addition, the small, lightweight, and easily controllable operating characteristics ofthe Tuffwing provide for safe operations over the remote or uninhabited locations ofgas development and timberland. This feature would also be beneficial in surveying from above in detail features offacilities that it would be too dangerous to fly manned aircraft close to. Our clients also maintain strict control over access to their facilities, require all personnel to wearpersonal protective gear, including hard hats and safety glasses, and attend site-specific safety hazard briefings to be onsite, so these proposed operations would not endanger workers onsite. Although the Tuffwing canbe operated by one person, Aeroterra's flight operations will always involve at least two people as required by the FAA: a vehicle operator ("VO") and a mission operator ("MO"). The VO is responsible for flying the UAS, monitoring its status and flight dynamics, while keeping the flight withinthe manufacturer's specified operational limits to ensure safe operation ofthe vehicle. MOs will be responsible for monitoring the airspace for other aircraft and hazards and advising the VO before and during flight ofall such observed risks. In additionto completing Aeroterra's training, the VO will hold at least a state-issued motor vehicle driver's license. While Aeroterra has modeled its request offofPart 333 Exemption grants as ofthe date ofits application, Aeroterra requests thatthe FAA treat Aeroterra's application as requesting the most lenient reliefgranted to similar applicants at the time ofadjudication. Additionally, should the FAAmodify any ofits UAS operating conditions through exemptions or otherwise after adjudicating Aeroterra's application, Aeroterra requests blanket approval to operate it's UAS in accordance withthe more lenient operating conditions. Aeroterra reserves the**ri~ht** to supplement or amend its application. Applicant Information: The name ofthe applicant is: Aeroterra, LLC. The primary contact for this application is: Shelley Head, 301 W. Broadway Street, Gainesville, TX 76240;940-665-9105 Email:

.Shead@Songratus.com
Exemptions Requested: Aeroterra, LLC requests exemptions from the following regulations: 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.119(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 91.15l(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(l); 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(l) and (2); 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b).

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### Ainvorthiness oftheUAS: Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by CFR §91.203 (a) (1). Giventhe size and limited operating area associated withthe aircraftto be utilized by Aeroterra, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. Section 44701 (f) ofthe Act and Section 333 ofthe Reform Actboth authorize the FAAto exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability and proximity to airports and populated areas ofthe particularUAS. In all cases, an analysis ofthese criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and underthe conditions proposed herein will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The Tuffwing is a more recently developed system. Itdoes, however, utilize industry- standard sensors and controls, which provide numerous fail safes. The Tuffwing is equipped with automated features for safe takeoff, flight, and landings in varying conditions. The shorter flight times and very high maneuverability will dictate thatthis system will be used in close proximity to the operator and at lower altitudes, which will increase the safety ofthe system. Tuffwing Operator's Manual will be provided. Pre- and post-flight inspections and systems checks will precede and follow each flight following a prescribed protocol. Test flights are conducted following any upgrades to system software, firmware, or hardware to ensure safety ofoperations. Unlike .other civil aircraft, operations underthis exemption will betightly controlled and monitored by Aeroterrapursuantto the Safety Checklist's requirements, and underthe requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area ofoperation as is now done with conventional aerial mapping and surveying. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with mapping and surveying operations, provide a greater degree ofsafety to the public andproperty owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R..Part 21, Subpart H. Application ofthese same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed ofoperations, location ofoperation, lack ofexplosive materials or flammable liquid fuels and inability to carry a substantial external load. 

### OperatingConditions: Aeroterrarequests an exemption subjectto the conditions listed in Appendix B, which are substantially similarto the operating conditions required for the FAA's previous grants ofexemptions under Section 333. In accordance withthe conditions approved inprevious exemption grants, Aeroterra is requesting authority to operate the Tuffwing withinvisual line ofsight and below 200 feet AGL. The area of operations would include those lands owned or leasedby Aeroterra's clients inthe ranching, natural gas, oil, utilities, wildlife, ortimberland management industries across the United States. Given that the operating sites are often not flat, Aeroterra will use the elevation ofthe highest predominantterrain within 1mile ofthe launchpoint and withinthe visual line ofsight as a ground reference pointto establish the 200 feet ceiling. In other words, Aeroterrawill not operate the Tuffwing any higherthan 200 feet above the highest point within 1mile from the launchpoint, and will only do so provided the
Page 3UAS is within the line ofsight. These operating conditions, along withthose listed in Appendix B, would provide an equivalent level ofsafety for the reasons described below. First, Aeroterra's clients are generally located in remote areas that rarely see air traffic that they are not aware ofin advance. Second, flight operations in many of Aeroterra's client locations are limited due to the terrain. In additionto the requirementthat pilots must fly at least 500 feet AGL, the FAA recommends that pilots operating under Visual Flight Rules ("VFR") fly over ridges with at least 1,000 feet clearance. Pilots flying under instrument flight rules ("IFR") over mountainous areas must fly at "an altitude of2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of4 nautical miles from the course to be flown. 1 Given the locations ofourprojects and FAA minimum flight altitudes, the Tuffwing will be able to operate below altitudes in use by manned aircraft. Third, the VO will operate the Tuffwingfromhigher elevations inregard to project area when possible, allowing the MO to maintain full visibility ofthe airspace over theprojectto avoid conflict with any manned aircraft. Aeroterra will use a MO who will stay in radio contact withthe VO ifthe terrain warrants it. Fourth, Aeroterra's operational procedures will require VOs to deconflict by suspending all UAS operations when a manned aircraft operates within airspace infringement boundaries, greatly reducing the risk to any manned aircraft. The VO will be able to immediately land the UAS when the VO orMO spot another manned aircraft within the planned area ofoperations or safety personnel direct cessation ofUAS operations. Fifth, Aeroterra maintains contact with any personnel onsite, requiring all personnel to wear personal protective gear, including hard hats and safety glasses, and mandates site specific safety training as required by clients. Non-participant Aeroterra employees will carry radios and be alerted before UAS operations begin. These safeguards, along withthe UAS's light weight, provide an equivalent level of safety for non-participants to be closerthan 500 feet. Sixth, the Tuffwing is equipped with visible strobe lights that will alert any manned aircraft in the area to its position. Seventh, the Turffwing flight software, PixhawkMission Planner manufactured by 3D Robotics, provides manybuilt-in functional and safety features to assist the VO in safe and reliable operation. Both systems can operate autonomously in "Navigation" mode. In Navigation mode, the VO selects waypoints, rallypoints, and a landing area before launching. The UAS then uses GPS navigationto follow the pre-selected flight path. The UAS also canbe flown in a semi-autonomous mode inwhichthe UAS flight software maintains a preset altitude and airspeed and the VO controls heading. Additionally, the flight software allows the VO to set certain fail safes, i.e. actions the UAS will take inresponse to

1FAA Aviation Safety Program, Tips on Mountain Flying, available at https://www.faa.gov/regulations policies/handbooks manuals/aviation/media/tips on mountain flying.pdf. Pilots operating under VFR also must operate at an altitude that would allow them to make an "emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface." 14 C.F.R. § 9l.ll9(a). 6 FAR9l.177(a)(2)(i).
Page 4loss oflink, loss ofGPS, and lowbattery regardless ofthe flight mode in whichthe UAS is currently operating. For example, the VO can configure the failsafe so that, in a loss oflink situation, the UAS flies to a pre-set waypoint and loiters for a shorttimeto give the UAS timeto reconnect with the ground control station and lands at a pre-set landing spot ifloss oflinkpersists beyond a pre-determined length oftime. The VO can do the same for lowbattery situations. Finally, any risk presented by possible helicopter medical evacuation flights would be mitigated by requiring the VO to terminate UAS operations at the command ofsafety personnel orthe MO. The VO will maintain constantradio contact with safety personnel. Aeroterra requests authorization to operatethe Tuffwing less than 500 feet from nonparticipating employees without barriers or structurestoprotect them, provided they wear customary safety gear (e.g. hard hats). An equivalent level ofsafety is provided because the 

### VAS's weight, materials, and reliability, along withthe required operatortraining and operating environment, prevent these systems from posing a serious risk to clients/employees wearing personal protective gear. Operator Requirements: Sections 61.113(a) and (b) limitprivate pilots to non-commercial operations. Becausethe UAS will not carry a pilot orpassengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level ofsafety ofcurrent operations byrequiring the PICs operating the UAS to have aprivate pilot's license ratherthan a commercialpilot's license to operate the UAS. Unlike a conventional aircraftthat carries the pilot and passengers, the UAS is remotely-controlled with no living thing onboard. The areaofoperation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Safety Checklist. The level ofsafety provided by therequirements included inthe Safety Checklist exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot'scertificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated withthe operation ofthe UAS are so diminished from the level ofrisk associated with commercial operations contemplatedby Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations ofthe UAS as requested with a privatepilot as the PIC exceedsthe present level ofsafety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b). Public Interest: Aeroterra respectfully submits that its use ofthe UAS in lieu ofmanned operations, which are currently conducted with conventional fixed wing and rotary aircraft, offers a net safety benefit and will achieve an enhanced level ofsafety, as mandatedunder Section 333(c) ofthe Reform Act. Approval ofthis application also will benefitthe public interest by allowing better, safer, andmore cost efficient information gathering for the ecosystem services and energy development industries. Conventional aerial survey and inspection operations using manned aircraft involve very heavy aerial vehicles that musttransitto the operational location and carry significant quantities ofcombustible fuels and a multiperson crew inpiloting and observationroles. These operations become even more difficult inthe energy and forestry industries due to the terrain. By contrast, the Tuffwing weighs 3.375 lbs., including its payload, uses a battery for power, is carried to and from the areaofactivity, removes the need for airbornepilots and observers, and poses less riskto people and infrastructure on the ground, as well as other aircraft. Additionally, no national security issue is raised by the grant ofthe requested exemptions due to the VAS's small size and load-carrying capacity, as well as its operational limitations and absence offlammable fuel. On the other hand, the use ofthese systems is likely to enhance national security through better and more accurate monitoring ofcritical national infrastructure. The grant ofthe requested exemption is in the public interest based onthe cleardirection in Section 333 and 49 U.S.C. § Page 544701(f),5 the equivalent and enhanced level ofsafety ofthe proposed operations, the significantpublic benefit, and cost savings to be realized as a result ofthe use ofUAS for aerial inspection and survey services.2 Moreover, the FAAhas granted similar exemptions for UAS usedto conduct high resolution aerial imaging and surveying operations.3 Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests thatthe FAA grantthe requested exemption withoutdelay. Privacy Concerns: The proposed operations will take place only in largely unpopulated, remote areas that are owned or leased, and access controlled by Aeroterra's clients. Access to these areas is generally restricted to employees and authorized personnel only. Noprivacy issues are raised by this application. FederalRegister Summary: Pursuantto 14 C.F.R. 

### § 11.81(f), the following summary is provided for publication in theFederal Register, should the FAA determine thatpublication is needed: DocketNo.: No. FAA-2015- Petitioner: Aeroterra, LLC Section of 14 C.F.R.: Part 21, 

### § 61.113(a) and (b),§ 91.7(a), § 91.119(c), 

### § 91.121, 

### § 91.151(a), 

### § 91.405(a), 

### §91.407(a)(l), 

### § 91.409(a)(2), 

### §91.41 ?(a) and (b). Description ofReliefSought: Aeroterra is seeking an exemption to conduct commercial operations using a small unmanned aircraft (55 pounds or less) in remote areas ofthe United States.

Aeroterra requests thatthe FAA not requestpublic comment onits application because itwould not set a precedent and because the reliefrequested is identical to exemptions grantedpreviously. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 11.87.

2 Under49 U.S.C. § 4470l(t), the "Administratormay grant an exemption from a requirement ofa regulation prescribed

under subsection (a) or (b) ofthis section or any ofsections 44702-44716 of[Title 49] ifthe Administrator finds the exemption is in the public interest."

3 SeeExemptionNos.lll09, llllO, 11136,11172. Page 6APPENDIXA EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDER APPLICABLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION Aeroterrarequests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation oftheTuffwing UAS: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by § 91.203(a)(l ). Giventhe size and weight ofthe aircraft, the operating conditions, design safety features, and theproposed conditions and limitations, it is unnecessaryto go throughthe certificate ofairworthiness process under Part 21 Subpart H to achieve orexceed current safety levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements ofan equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333. Section 333 and 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas ofthe UAS involved. In this case, an analysis ofthese criteriademonstrates thatthe UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, underthe conditions proposedherein, will beat least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing orrotorcraft) with anairworthiness certificate. The Tuffwing weighs 3.375 pounds fully loaded. 

### Itwill not carry a pilot, passenger orflammable fuel. These UASs operate exclusively within a controlled areapre- disclosed and in compliance with conditions set forth herein. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemptionwill be tightly controlled and monitored by the VO and observer(s), pursuantto the conditions set forth in Appendix B, the Operator's Manual, and local public safetyrequirements. The lack offlammable fuel and the fact thatthe aircraft is carried to the location and not flown there all establish the equivalent level ofsafety. TheUAS provides at least anequivalent level ofsafety to that ofsuch operations being conducted with conventional aircraft that · would be orders-of-magnitude larger and would be carrying passengers, cargo, and flammable fuel. 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113(a) & (b): Commercial PilotPrivileges Sections 61.113(a) & (b) limitprivatepilots to non-commercial operations. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries a pilot, passengers, and cargo, the Tuffwing is remotely controlled with no passengers orproperty ofothers on board. The area ofoperation is controlled and restricted, and all flights areplanned and coordinated inadvance as set forth in the Operator's Manual. In conjunction with the required training oftheVO and observers, the level ofsafetyprovidedby the requirements included in the Operator's Manual exceeds thatprovided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The proposed operations will achieve at least an equivalent level of safety. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Minimum Safe Altitudes

Page 7Section 91.7(a) prohibits an individual from operating a civil aircraftunless it is in an airworthy condition. No FAA standard exists for determining an aircraft's airworthiness when an airworthiness certificate is not issued. As the FAA has done withprevious exemption grants, airworthiness will be ensured and anequivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by compliance withthe operating documents priorto every flight.4
14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c): Minimum Safe Altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation ofcivil aircraft. Specifically, Section 91.119(c) limits aircraft flying over areas other than congested areas to an altitude of500 feet abovethe surface, except over openwater or sparsely populated areas. Inthose cases, the aircraft may not be operated closerthan 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Because some ofthe aerial inspection and survey workmustbe accomplished at altitudes less than 500 feet AGL and nonparticipating employees will be working within 500 feet ofthe UAS, an exemption from Section 91. 119(c) is needed. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because Aeroterra's employees and the client's onsite employees are required to wearpersonal protective gear and because the UAS, given its size, weight, speed, and materials, does notpose a serious risk. Also, every flight will be conducted over land owned orcontrolled byAeroterra's clients. Compared to aerial inspection operations conducted with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more than 3.375 pounds (forthe Tuffwing) and carrying flammable fuel, any risk associated withthese operations will be far less thanthose currently allowed with conventional aircraft operating at orbelow 500 feet AGL. 14 C.F.R. § 121: Altimeter Setting Section 121 requires eachperson operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeterthat is set "to the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." As the UAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption is required. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved bythe operator, pursuant to the Operator's Manual, confirmingthe altitude ofthe launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFRConditions This regulation prohibits anindividual from beginning "aflight inan airplane underVFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed

- (1) Duringthe day, to fly afterthat for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly afterthat for at least45 minutes." The Tuffwing batteries provide approximately40-45 minutes ofpowered flight. Without an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151, the Tuffwing flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes inlength becausethe V0 wouldrequire the last 30 minutes to satisfy section 91.151(a). Aeroterra believes that an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a) provides an equivalent level ofsafety

4 ExemptionNos.11156, 11158,11159. Page 8and is consistentwith prior exemptions. 8 Operating the UAS, without 30 minutes ofreserve fuel does not engenderthetype ofrisks that Section 91.151 (a) was meant to prevent given the size and speed at which the UAS operates. In the unlikely eventthat the UAS' batteryruns low, itwould simply follow the pre-programmed commandto land at a designated location. Given its weight and construction material, the risks are less than contemplatedbythe currentregulation. Aeroterra believes that an equivalent or enhanced level ofsafety canbe achieved bymaintaining 1 0 minutes ofreserve power for the Tuffwing which, allowing at least 30 minutes offlight time, ifnot more, would be more than adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere inits limited operating area.5
14 C.F.R. 

### §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l ), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a): Maintenance Inspections Section 91.405(a) requires that anaircraft operatororowner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall betweenrequired inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed inpart 43 ofthis chapter." Section 91.407 similarly makesreference to requirements in Part43. Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) requires the owner oroperatorto keep records showing certain maintenance workthathas been accomplishedby certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records ofapproval ofthe aircraft for return to service. Pre-flight checks will be performedby a qualified personpriorto each flight and atpredefined intervals as part ofthe maintenance schedule. The pre-flight checklistincludes: 1. Visual inspection ofthe airframe; 2. Visual inspections ofpropeller(s); 3. Verify GPS acquisition; 4. Plan andupload mission; 5. Camera andpayload check; 6. Controls check; 7. Gyro/control surfaces check; 8. Throttle check; 

### 9. Check sensors; and 10. Verify failsafes are set correctly. Anequivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because the UAS will operate only in restricted predetermined areas, and at low altitudes. In addition, the operatorwill ensure thatthe UAS is in working orderpriorto initiating flight, performrequired maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenancethat is performed. Test flights will be conductedpriorto operations following adjustments to UAS hardware, software, orfirmware. Moreover, the operator is the person mostfamiliar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintain the aircraftin an airworthy condition and to ensure an equivalent

5 Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with 91.151 (a)); see also Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673 and 10808 Page 9level ofsafety. Last, the Operator's Manual will have instructions to develop and document maintenance, overhaul, replacement, and inspection requirements. The UAS maintenance guidelines provide an equivalent level ofsafety to the maintenance requirements in Part 91.

Page 10APPENDIX B AEROTERRA OPERATING LIMITATIONS 1) Operations authorized bythe grant ofexemption are limited to the following Tuff\ving, weighing 3.375 lbs. 2) The UAS shall not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 60 kts. 3) The UAS will not be operated at an altitude more than 200 feet above the highest predominant terrain except as may be provided by FAAAir Traffic Control ("ATC") via GOA. The highest predominantterrain is defined as terrain within 1mile ofthe launch point and within the visual line ofsight ofthe VO. All altitudes reported to ATC shall be in feet AGL. 4) All operations mustuse a MO. The MO and VO must be able to communicate verbally at all times. The VO must be designated before the flight. The VO must ensure thatthe MO canperform the functions prescribed inthe operating documents. 5) The operating documents andthis grant ofexemption mustbe accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. Ifa conflict exists betweenthe conditions and limitations inthe exemption and the procedures outlined inthe operating documents, the conditions and limitations inthe exemptiontake precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, Aeroterramust follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. Aeroterramayupdate orrevise its operating documents. It isAeroterra's responsibility to track suchrevisions andpresentupdated and revised documents to the Administratoruponrequest. Aeroterra must also present updated and revised documents ifitpetitions for extension or amendmentto this grant ofexemption. 6) Priorto each flight the VO must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. The VO shall not operate the aircraft ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a conditionfor safe flight. The Ground Control Station, ifutilized, must be included inthe preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented inthe aircraftrecords. 7) Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affectthe UAS operation or flight characteristics (e.g., replacement ofa flight critical component) must undergo a functional test flight in accordance with the Operator's ManuaL The VO who conducts the functional testflight must make an entry in the aircraftrecords ofthe flight. The requirements and procedures for a functional test flight and aircraftrecord entry shall be included in the Operator's Manual. 8) The pre-flight inspection must account for all discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered inthe relevant sections ofthe Page 11

### operating documents. 9) Aeroterra must follow TuffW:ing aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 1 0) Aeroterramust carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status ofreplacement/overhaul component parts mustbe noted inthe aircraft records, includingtotal time in service, description ofwork accomplished, and the signature ofthe person authorized to return the UAS to service. 11) EachUAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 12) The VO must possess at leastvalid state-issued motor vehicle driver's license. The VO must also meetthe flight reviewrequirements specified in 14 C.P.R. § 61.56 in an aircraft inwhichthe VO is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 13) Aeroterra may notpermit any VO to operate unless the VO meets the operator's qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operatethe UAS in a manner consistentwith howthe UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures.6 

### VO qualification flight hours and currency mustbe logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.P.R.§ 61.51 (b). The VO must ensure that the MO is trained appropriately inorder to fulfill his orher duties. A record oftraining and qualification must be documented and made available upon requestbythe Administrator. Flights for the purposes oftrainingthe operator's VOs and MOs (training, proficiency, and experience-building), are permitted under the terms ofthis exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions.'Duringtraining, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the VO must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance withthese operating conditions.

- 14) Operations may notbe conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.P.R.§ 1.1. 

### All operations mustbe conductedunder visual meteorological conditions ("VMC"). Flights under special visual flight rules ("SVPR") are not authorized. 15) The UAS maynot operate within 5 nautical miles ofan airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart. 16) The UAS may notbe operated less than 500 feet beloworless than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the VO.

6 Priordocumented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfY this requirement. Page 12

--------------------------"--""""--17) Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS must return to a pre- determined locationwithinthe securityperimeter and land orbe recovered in accordance withthe Operator's Manual. 18) The VO must abort the flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the Operator's Manual. 19) UAS operations mustbe completed within 30minutes flight time. 20) The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe UAS must comply with Federal Communication (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 21) The documents required under 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the VO atthe Ground Control Station ofthe UAS anytime the aircraft is operating. These documents shall be made available to the Administrator orany law enforcement official upon request. 22) The UAS must remain clear and yieldthe right ofwayto all othermanned operations and activities at all times. 23) The UAS may notbe operated from any moving device or vehicle. 24) The UAS may not be operated over congested ordensely populated areas. 25) Flight operations mustbe conducted atleast 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, structures, and public access roads unless: a. The nonparticipating persons are authorized to access the client's site and are wearingpersonal protective gear; b. Fornon-participants who do not qualify as client employees, barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protectthem from the UAS and/or debris inthe event ofan accident. The operator ml.lst ensure that nonparticipating persons who are not client employees remain under suchprotection. 

### Ifa situation arises where nonparticipatingpersons who are notclient employees leave suchprotection and are within 500 feet ofthe UAS, flight operations must cease immediately; or

c. The aircraftis operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller ofsuch vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission andthe VO has made a safety assessment oftherisk ofoperating closer to those objects and determinedthat it does notpresent an undue hazard. 26) Operations nearerthan 500 feet to the VO, MO, operatortrainees or essential persons as defined inthe operating documents are permittedifthose operations do not present anundue hazardto those persons per § 91.119(a) as determined bythe V

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### 27) All operations must be conducted over remote, private, orcontrolled-access property. 28) Any incident, accident, orflight operationthattransgresses the lateral orvertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined by the applicable COA shall be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained ontheNTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

Page 14APPENDIX C SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

UAS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

UAS Operating Overview

- Tuffwing: The Tuffwing is a fixed-wing aircraft constructed ofEPP foam and rugged carbon fiber composite. It has fully autonomous operation for takeoff, navigation, and landing.

Parameter Wingspan 48 in Length 18 in Weight fully loaded 54 oz (well below the 4.4 bl FAA proposed requirement for Micro UAS Weight, with EO side-look payload 3.375 lbs Payload Wireless Range 5-15 km LOS Cruise Speed (Best) 26 kts (30 mph) Endurance (Dash speed) 52 kts (60 mph) Stall Speed 25 kts (29 mph) Max wind 20 kts sustained, 30 kts gusting Precipitation None Flight Rate 40-45 mins Climb Rate Launch 500 ft/min @ 2,000 AMSL Launch Hand launch, no catapult Landing Autonomous or manual

Page 15• Any autopilot flight plans • Registered emergency landing zone • Aircraft attitude • Altitude • Airspeed • Groundspeed • Compass reading/heading • Estimated wind heading • Communication strength • Range from home • Bearing from home • Duration ofcurrentmission • Rate ofclimb • Mode ofthe aircraft • Battery level Emergency Procedures and System Failures 

### Loss of Link- The UAS does not need constant signal from the GCS to continue flying. Communications outages are detected by the system and are reported to the VO. Duringthe communication outage, the UAS continues onits pre-determined flight pathuntil a failsafe is triggered. Once a failsafe is triggered, the UAS will perform 

### in accordance withthe failsafe conditions uploaded before launch. This is accomplished without input from the operator. Security The system and communicationlinks are spread spectrum.
Operational Characteristics Characteristic Yes/No !Lights Out Operation No IVFR Operations Yes**~FR** Operations No !Day Operations yes INight Operations No 

## iAvionics Equipment pquipment Yes/No GPS Yes (Moving Map Indicator Yes !fracking Capability No !fCAIMCAS CollisionAvoidance No iELT (Falcon Tracker) Yes !Transponder No
Page 17The UAS canbe operated infully autonomous flight modes. Creating pre-planned flight paths to fly in autonomous mode is as simple as clicking on the map to create a pre-planned flight path. Pre-mission waypoints, landing zone points, and flight area dimensions can all be entered during preflight, ensuring the UAS operates only within specified parameters. Built-inintelligent fault handling allows the UAS to detect a system fault while inthe air, and to automatically respond with a set command (one such optionbeing to fly backto a pre-selectedrally point and land). Faults that can be detected include: loss ofcommunication, loss ofGPS, and low battery levels.

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# C.iAV~MAPPER Airframe Assembly Manual



# Got Questions? 830-446-1500 Talk or Text TuffVVing LLC Boerne, Texas USA

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### Kitcontents 1. EPP wing set 2. 1/8" ply motor mount set 3. 1/8" ply servo mount plate 4. 1/8" ply airspeed sensor mount with zip ties 5. Control horns (2) 6. Coroplast center wing panel wrap top and · bottom pieces 7. Coroplast hatch 8. Coroplast winglets 9. Coroplast servo covers for wing bottom 10. Coroplast wing cut fillers (2) 11. 4mm Coroplast center wing ribs 12. Coroplast accessory mounts (2) 13. 10mm x 30.75" carbon fiber**tube~** center wing spar (1) 14. 10mm x 25.9" carbon fiber tube -leading edge wing spars (2) 15. 4 mm x 19.5" carbon fiber tube
- elevon spars (2) 16. Control rod with Z bend (2) 17. Control rod quick connect (2) 18. Velcro set 19. 3mm x 8mm motor mountscrews (4) 20. Servo extensions, 12" 21. Assembly manual 

### Building materials - Not included
• Medium CA. Foam safe NOT required. • CA accelerator. 

### Electronics- Not included
• Brushless outrunner motor-Turnigy SK3-**3530~**1340KV. • 40 plus amp brushless speed control with 3.5mm female bullet connectors. (Turnigy Plush 40) • APC 9x4.5E electric propeller. • Servos (2) Spektrum A5040 or Corona DS329MG. • PixHawk autopilot with airspeed sensor and telemetry radios. (3DR or HKPilot). • Spektrum transmitter with Elevon/Delta mixing and satellite receiver. (Taranis or Futaba with S.Bus are fine) • 6000 mAh 3S LiPo battery • Male and female XT60 connectors. • LiPo battery charger • Canon Powershot S110 • Pixhawk to Canon camera trigger cable. (tuffwing.com) 

### Install the Spars

1. Coroplast center cut cut on the EPP center wing. 2. Align the parts by sliding the 10mm x 30.75" carbon fiber sparthrough the parts. 3. Apply CA to both sides ofthe coroplast center cut filler. Avoid getting CA on the center spar. It's justthere for alignment. Press the parts together and CA accelerator on

4. Use sandpaperto scuff both sides ofthe 4mm Coroplast center wing ribs. 5. Apply medium CAto coroplast center rib side facing the foam. Do notglue spars. 6. Spray CA accelerator on the foam. 7. Align rib using leading edge and center spars, then press pieces together. 8. install both center wing ribs. Do not glue spars.**~..,....**

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9. Slide a wing halfonto the center spar. Leave a 1" gap. 10.Apply CA to foam. 11.Spray CA accelerator on the Coroplast center rib.

©2015. TuftWing LLC. All rights reserved.Slide in the 10mm x 25.9" leading edge spar flush with wing root, then push wing root flush with center rib. Align pieces by pushing leading edge spar all the way into the center section. 2. Press pieces together tightly until CA cures. Do both wings. 3. Liberally drip medium CA into leading edge and center spar grooves. Spray with CA accelerator. 

### Glue Corop/ast to centersection 

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Note camera lens opening right ofcenter while plane is upside down. 1. Test fit the Coroplast main center section so the camera circle is offset right when looking at the bottom ofthe plane
- see photo. 2. Lay the wing upside down. 3. Liberally apply medium CA to the foam center section. 4. Spray Coroplast center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator. 5. Carefully and quickly align Coroplast center wing panel wrap with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. 6. Press firm until the CA cures. 

# 0 7. Test fold the Coroplast center wing panel wrap. Carefully warming the Coroplast with a heat gun will make it more malleable. 8. Liberally apply medium CA to the top foam center section. 9. Spray Coroplast center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator. 10. Carefully and quickly push over and align the Coroplast center wing panel wrap with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. 11. Press until CA cures.

lly apply center section. 13. Spray Coroplast top center wing panel wrap with CA accelerator. 14. Carefully and quickly align the Coroplast top center wing panel with motor mount opening and Coroplast center wing ribs. Press very until CA cures.

15. estfit accessory Coroplast panels on Panel with hole goes on right wing. 16. Line up V-notch on panel with V-notch cut on root end of wing. See red circle in photo above. 17. Scuff bottom side of Coroplast with fine sandpaper. 18. Liberally apply CA to bottom side of coroplast. Spray CA accelerator on foam. Align and firmly press Coroplast to wing.

© 2015. TuffWing LLC. All rights reserved. 2Poke hole in foam through hole in right Coroplast panel. The hole lines up with the servo wire groove below. 2. Feed Pixhawk arm switch wire through hole and into the main bay. 

### Glue control horn

1. Drip medium CA into the control horn gap. 2. Quickly press the control horn into the gap. 3. Spraywith CA accelerator. 4. Do both sides. 

### Glue servo base cover

1. Apply medium CA on the foam wing 1/2" wide around the perimeter ofthe servo cutout hole. 2. Spray CA accelerator on the servo cover. 3. Leave a 1/4" gap between the two cut outs to allow the servo lead to pass through. 4. Do both sides 

### Install the Servo Plate 

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1. Apply medium CA to the bottom ofthe servo mount plate. 2. Spray CA Accelerator on the wing top. 3. Line up the servo mount plate and press firmly. 4. Do both sides. 

### Install the Quick Connect

1. Insert the quick connect on the tip side ofthe wing as shown. Press the black nylon washer on with pliers. 

### Install the Servos 

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1. Install a Spektrum A5040 servo in each servo mount plate as shown. 2. Install the pushrod into the. second hole from the end. 3. Important! Use thread lock on the servo arm screw after xou have centered it.

© 2015. TuffWing LLC. All rights reserved. 34. Connect servo extension. 5. Tuck servo extension into groove on wing bottom. 6. Push wire through opening into electronics bay. 7. Tack servo extension to servo groove with hot glue. Do not use CA as it will be too permanent. 

### Glue the Winglets

winglet with fine sandpaper that will be glued to the wing tip. 2. Apply medium CA to a wing tip. 3. Spray winglet with CA accelerator. 4. Align front and bottom edges, then firmly press together until CAcures. Do both sides. 

### Build the motormount

1. Glue the sides on with medium CA 2. Glue the top and bottom with medium CA

est fit the motor mount in the cut out in the rear ofthe plane. 4. Apply medium CA to the motor mount where it will contact the plane. Do not us CAaccelerator. 5. Quickly and firmly push the mount in place. Do not hesitate as the CA may grab before the mount is properly set. 

### Install the motor

1. Install the X mount and prop adapter. I with the Turnigy SK3-3530-1340KV. 2. Trim the shaft with a rotary tool from the back of the motor as seen in the photo.

© 2015. Tuf!Wing LLC. All rights reserved. 43. Mount the motorto the motor mountwith the four 3mmx8mm screws. 

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### Install Velcro

Note: Install Velcro hooks on the plane and Velcro loops on the components. That way you can easily swap damaged components or airframe. 1. Electronics hatch 2. Airspeed pitot 3. Camera 4. Telemetry 5. GPS/Compass 6. Spektrum satellite 7. Pixhawk B. Buzzer 9. ESC 10. Airspeed sensor 1_1. 12Chub 

### Installautopilot(Pixhawk)

1. Stick loop Velcro to bottom ofcomponents. 2. Stick components to as shown in previous

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-- -- -- 3. Setup the Pixhawk as described at http://plane.ardupilot.com. 

### Center ofGravity There is balance hole on the bottom ofthe Coroplast hatch. As long as the plane balances or falls forward you're good. Tail heavywill be nearly impossible to fly. Nose heavy is fine. Add nose weight for first flights without camera. 

### Set the control throws
• 5/8" up • 5/8" down • Move stick right: Right elevon up, left elevon down • Move stick left: Left elevon up, right elevon down • Move stick forward: Both elevons down • Move stick back: Both elevons up

© 2015. TuffWing LLC. All rights reserved. 5'Install Mission Planner and connectyour UAV Mappertoyourground station using the telemetry radios/a> 

# I I 1. Download and install Mission Planner on yourWindows PC.

2. Connect your telemetry radio to a USB port on your PC. 3. Connect your batteryto your UAV Mapper. Do not arm your UAV Mapper.

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# ~ l 1 4. Start Mission Planner and select the CONNECT button on the top right. I [Note: Complete instructionswith trouble shooting.
(Calibrate your compass ' ;vou must recalibrate the compass each time you move your UAV Mapperto a new flight location./p>

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1. Start Mission Planner, Connectyour UAV Mapperto Mission Planner and select Initial Setup> Mandatory H; 2. Select Pixhawk/PX4, then select Live Calibration.3. Select Rotate with each data pointand Use Auto Accept. 4. Rotate your UAV Mapperon all axes until the calibration completes. The final offsets will be displayed (3 nun below 250 then you can assume they are good.
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**~he** UAV Mapper is preprogrammed with 3 flight modes· Stabilize, Auto, and Return to Launch (RTL}. Flight modes< \other switches are disabled. '• . Stabilize- Standard 

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stick back: Motor•otf·Left stick forward: Motoron full. Have a helper hold your UAV Mapper.

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. Right stick back: Both elevons move 5/8" {16mm) up. UAV Mapper pitches up.

Right stick right: Left elevon down 5/8" (16mm), right elevon up 5/8" (16mm). UAV Mapper rolls right.

Right stick left: Left elevon up 5/8" (16mm), right elevon down 5/8" (16mm). UAV Mapper rolls left.
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### I Landing site requirements irhe most challenging part about flying a UAV Mapper, or any fixed wing UAV is getting it down. Unlike Pixhawk guide ifixed wing. A copter can descend straight down, while a fixed wing must approach on a clear glide slope. Ifyou are m !landing pattern using Mission Planner and upload itto your UAV Mapper. First, make sure your flying site meets the 1 1 create the takeoffand land shown mission below. 

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:Create a take off and land mission 1. Start Mission Planner and select Flight Plan. OVer shoot 200ft m)

### ··2. Click on the map to create WAYPOINTi.

. ......-·-·-:--· ---------**-:-··~-~-:-·-~::--:--:**3. Click on the map again to create WAVPOINT 2. 4. Right-click on the map and select Takeoff. Enter lOO(m) fortakeoffaltitude. Enter 30 (degrees) fortakeoffp

5. Use the Up button to move the TAKEOFF waypointto the top. Verify Pitch Angle is 30 and Alt is 100.

6. Set WAVPOINT 2 Altitude to 35m. This is your approach waypoint.7. Set WAYPOINT 3 to LAND and Alt to 0. 8. Select WriteWPs to copy the mission to your UAV Mapper MPORTANT: Any mistake in this mission will result in a crash. You must understand every step ofthis process. This i! he air and safely back to the ground.

on yourtransmitter and set yourflight mode switch to Stabilize. Connect your UAV Mapper battery. The UAV 1\1 le so you can see the Pixhawk status during boot up. Be sure to power up where you want your UAV Mapper to loi

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### I 1. Move to a spot in yourflying field with 400ft. (120m) of clear space ahead, into the wind. 2. Set your transmitter to Stabilize mode, make sure the throttle is down, and press the arm button until its sol I 

# I 3. Hold your UAV Mapper like the photo below. Be prepared for the motorto start full throttle. 4. Have a helper switch the flight mode switch to Auto. This will execute the waypoint mission you have upload !The propeller will spin immediately. Be prepared. There is no delay. The motorwill remain full throttle until take c lchanged to Stabilize. 

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5. Pitch and roll your UAV Mapperto make sure control surfaces are properly moving. 6. Face into the wind and hand launch your UAV Mapper as shown above. The toss should be afew degrees abr Note: You can stop the motor and abort the takeoff by switching the flight mode switch to Stabilize.
Creating aerial photography missions Aerial photography missions are trivial once you've mastered takeoff and landing missions. Here's a typical UAV Map 1. Start Mission Planner, select Flight Plan, right-click on the map and select Draw Polygon>Add Polygon Poin4. Select the Simple tab and set the following:
o Camera: Canon S110

o Altitude: lOOm
o Angle: This rotates the flight line. You wantto fly cross wind. This site typically has a south wind, sot

o Camera top facing forward: Check.

o Flying Speed & Use flying speed: Leave unchecked. Ifchecked it will override the default flying speec
o Add Takeoff and Land WP's: Check

o Use RTL: Ifyou need to Auto-land, then leave unchecked. Ifyou preferto have your UAV Mapper Re1 complete and land manually, then check.

5. Select the Grid Options tab and set the following

o Overshoot [m]: to 80 on both ends. Your UAV Mapper can't turn tight enough to get back on the line

o Start From: Set this to the furthest downwind corner ofyour survey area. You want your UAV MappE while flying cross wind. This keeps the ground speed low and turns tighter.
o Overlap[%] 80. This sets howfrequently the shutter is triggered.
o Side lap [%] 80. This sets how close the flight lines are. 6. Select the Simple tab and then Accept.7. Modifytakeoffand landing
o Update TAKEOFF parameters. Pitch angle should be 30 and Alt must be at least 100.
o You must have an approach WAYPOINT, 35m Altitude, 600ft. (120m), down wind, from your LAND 11 waypoints and use the Up Down arrows to move the waypoints.

o Notethe waypoint command DO_SET_CAM_TRIGG_DIST.It is set to 21.9 in the image above. The Pi every 21.9 meters. 8. Select Write WPs to copy the mission to your UAV Mapper.

Taking pictures The UAV Mapper includes a Canon 5110 loaded with CHDK and KAP UAV Exposure Control Script on it's SD card. The trigger the Canon 5110 through a special trigger cable. Do the following to take pictures with your UAV Mapper:1. Lock your SO card and insert it into the camera.

2. Insert the camera trigger cable into the Mini USB port on the side ofyour camera. 3. Turn your camera on. 4. Press the blue Play button to load the KAP UAV Exposure Control Script. 5. Half press the shutterto start the KAP UAV Exposure Control Script.6. Your camera is now waiting on a USB signal from your Pixhawk. Itwill send a signal while it's flying after the I

7. Always check your camera trigger system before you fly. Go to the FLIGHT DATA screen in Mission Planner. F NOW. Ifeverything is setup correctly your Pixhawk will triggerthe Canon camera to take a picture and is cap.

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