Naylor Solutions Inc. 

24165 IH-10 West 

Suite 217-456 

San Antonio, TX 78257 

(210) 336-0174 Cell 

(21 0) 372-9490 FAX 

Robert@naylorsolutions.com 

May 11, 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket 

Management System 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21 ;14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 13 

C.F.R. 61.133(a); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 91.109;91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) 

& (b);91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1);91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) & (b). 

Dear Sir(s)/Madam(s): 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ("Reform Act") and 

14 C.F.R. Part 11, Naylor Solutions Inc., a Texas based company and the operator of a DJI 

Inspire 1 ("UA''), seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") as listed 

and discussed below. 

Naylor Solutions Inc.'s team has flown its UAS, for recreational purposes, for hundreds of hours 

without incident. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS are equipped to take aerial videography and 

photography to enhance awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the 

geographical layout of certain areas and augment real estate listings and promote the use of 

certain real estate properties which provides an enhancement to academic research being 

performed in certain geographical areas ("purpose"). 

Naylor Solutions Inc.'s exemption request will permit the operation of comparatively inexpensive 

UAS in tightly controlled, predetermined and limited airspace. This airspace will include areas 

away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic for community videos, and 

within property boundaries for real estate listing videos and photos. 

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Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS are legally operated by unmonitored and 

untrained amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophic 

events. Naylor Solutions Inc. has safety protocols and controls in place to avoid and prevent 

public hazards as well as preventing the interference with manned aircraft which could cause a 

hazard or catastrophe. This acts to enhance safety protocols unique to Naylor Solutions Inc.'s 

lightweight UAS being utilized specifically for real estate videography and photography. Naylor 

Solutions Inc. hopes to be able to record flight data and other information gained through 

permitted flight operations which may be shared with the FAA through any required FAA reports 

to assist with the development of future FAA protocols and safety regulations. 

The use of Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS for these purposes reduces the need to operate 

conventional aircraft, typically needed to perform these types of operations, provides an 

economic benefit to the business consumer as the Naylor Solutions Inc. UAS provides higher 

quality imagery at a fraction of the cost of aerial videography and photography using 

conventional aircraft. These savings result in not only enhanced efficiency and productivity for 

the affected activities but added environmental and safety benefits to the public at large. 

As described more fully below, Naylor Solutions Inc.'s requested exemption would authorize 

commercial operations of aerial videography and photography, using Naylor Solutions Inc.'s 

UAS, which will be operated under controlled conditions at an altitude of no greater than three 

hundred (300) feet AGL in airspace that is limited in scope and will have automated control 

features. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS will also be operated by an individual who has passed an 

FAA approved ground training exam, if required by the FAA. As outlined below, the airspace in 

which Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS will operate within will be disclosed to the FAA in advance to 

flight operation. Finally, Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS will be used in lieu of comparatively 

hazardous operations now conducted with fixed wing and rotary conventional aircraft which 

should reassure the FAA that these operations will achieve at least an equivalent level or 

greater level of safety. 

In the interest of economic efficiency and public safety, Naylor Solutions Inc. hereby respectfully 

applies for an exemption from the listed FARs to allow commercial operations of Naylor 

Solutions Inc.'s UAS, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions 

outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. Approval of 

this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's 

("Administrator") responsibilities under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act to "establish 

requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." 

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As discussed above and more fully described below, the requested exemption would permit the 

operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive UAS under controlled conditions in 

airspace that is limited and predetermined. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance 

safety and fulfill the Administrator responsibilities to " ... establish requirements for the safe 

operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." Please see Section 333(c) 

of the Reform Act. 

The name and address of the applicant is: 

NAYLOR SOLUTIONS INC. 

24165 IH-10 West, Suite 217-456 

San Antonio, Texas 78257 

(21 0) 336 0174 

REGULATIONS FROM WHICH THE EXEMPTION IS REQUESTED 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b) 

13 C.F.R. 61.133(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.103 

14 C.F.R. 91.109 

14 C.F. R. 91.119 

14 C.F.R. 91.121 

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1) 

14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b) 

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This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 

333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to 

consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace 

system (NAS) before completion of the rule making required under Section 332 of the Reform 

Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UAS do 

not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light 

of the following: 

• The UA's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; 

• Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and 

• Operation of the UAS within visual line of sight ("VLOS") of the operator. 

Reform Act§ 333 (a). 

Lastly, if the Secretary determines that such vehicles "may operate safely in the national 

airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such 

aircraft in the national airspace system." ld. §333(c) (emphasis added).1 

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This 

statutory authority by its terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under 

§401 01 of the Act; that includes UAS, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a 

current airworthiness certificate. 

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under 

subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702-44716 of this title if the Administrator 

finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f). See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 

USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1 ). 

Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS are rotorcraft weighing less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) 

including energy source(s), equipment and any payload. They operate, under normal conditions 

at a ground speed of no more than thirty (30) knots and have the capability to hover, and move 

in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The UAS will operate only in line of sight and 

within safe operations. Such operations will insure that the UA will "not create a hazard to users 

of the national airspace system or the public. "3 

1 Naylor Solutions Inc. interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only 

process applications for exemptions under Section 333, but for the Administrator to craft 

conditions for the safe operation of the UA, if it should be determined that the conditions set 

forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements for approval. 3 Reform Act Section 333 (b). 

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Given the small size of the UAS involved and the restricted environment within which they will 

operate, Naylor Solutions Inc. falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of 

safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial 

operations of UAS to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the UAS and the restricted 

areas in which the relevant UAS will operate, approval of the application presents no national 

security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority 

contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety 

surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced 

safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with 

allowing UAS for aerial videography and photography operations, the grant of the requested 

exemptions is in the public interest. Additionally, there is economic efficiency created with the 

use of Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS as the typical cost to perform aerial videography and 

photography with helicopters and airplanes heavily multiplies the cost to business consumers 

and government agencies, including law enforcement, for the services which are to be provided 

by Naylor Solutions Inc .. 

THE EXTENT AND BASIS OF THE RELIEF SOUGHT BY NAYLOR SOLUTIONS INC. 

Naylor Solutions Inc. submits this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§ 

331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating that presently prevents 

Naylor Solutions Inc. from contemplated commercial video-graphic, photographic and other 

flight operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for 

such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in 

the public's interest to do so. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS meet the definition of "small 

unmanned aircraft" as defined in Section 331 and therefore the integration of Naylor Solutions 

Inc.'s ultralight weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. Naylor Solutions Inc. 

would like to operate its ultralight weight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act 

requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience 

and valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all real 

estate related UA aerial videography and photography. The Reform Act guides the Administrator 

in determining the types of UAS that may operate safely in our national airspace system. These 

considerations include: weight, size, speed and overall capabilities of the UAS; whether the 

UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas and; whether the UAS will be 

operated by line of sight. 4Each of these items is favorable to the grant of an exemption to 

Naylor Solutions Inc .. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS utilize four (4) counter-rotating propellers for 

balance, control and stability. Naylor Solutions Inc. UAS are equipped with GPS and auto return 

safety technology. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS weigh less than five (5) pounds including camera 

and gimbal assembly. 

4112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). 

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Naylor Solutions Inc. puts safety first when considering any UA flight. Naylor Solutions Inc's, 

small UAS are designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (27 mph) 

wind. In order to increase safety plus stability and limit harm and financial loss of property, 

Naylor Solutions Inc. will not fly its UAS in winds exceeding 15 knots (17 mph). Naylor Solutions 

Inc.'s established safety systems include a GPS mode that allows its UAS to hover in place 

when radio controls are released. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS have three modes to choose 

from, Naylor Solutions Inc. utilizes the Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Flight (with GPS & 

compass module)5 for aerial videography and photography. This mode is the safest, most 

reliable and stable mode to prevent accidents and being a hazard to others. When pilot 

communication is lost, Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS are designed to return then slowly descend 

to the point of takeoff. Naylor Solutions Inc. does not operate its UAS near airports, hospitals, 

police heliports or news channel heliports. Naylor Solutions Inc. does not operate its UAS in 

areas where general public is within fifty (50) to one hundred (1 00) yards depending on location, 

conditions and weather. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s pilots and observers are constantly on alert for 

any manned aircraft and prepared to immediately abort and land the UA at the nearest and 

safest ground point in the event a manned aircraft approaches or the Naylor Solutions Inc. pilot 

or observer suspects a manned aircraft may approach the operating area of a Naylor Solutions 

Inc.'s UA. Naylor Solutions Inc's UAS are capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and are 

flown only within my line of sight of the pilot. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UA flights generally last 

fifteen (15) minutes with an altitude under three hundred (300) and utilize battery power rather 

than combustible fuels. Naylor Solutions Inc. does not operate its UAS below the manufacturer's 

recommended minimum charge levels for operation preferring to remain well within a safe 

operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and the UAS to 

eliminate potential for crashes, loss of control or hazard. Fully charged reserve batteries are on 

hand with to insure replacement for a sufficiently safe level of operation. Naylor Solutions Inc. 

operates very conservatively and does believe in taking risks that may cause a crash or that 

could create hazard to the public, property and manned aircraft. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s pilots 

have logged numerous practice flights in order to simulate flights for future commercial use to 

gain familiarization with the characteristics of this specific UA's performance 

under different temperature and weather conditions. 

Naylor Solutions Inc. is extremely cautious when operating of its UAS and will not "create a 

hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.''6 Given the small size and weight 

of Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS, they fall well within Congress's contemplated safety zone when it 

promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS into the national 

airspace system. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS, utilized in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety 

record and do not pose any threat to the general public or national security. 

5 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Flight (with GPS & compass module) includes safe circle for 

operation, position hold, self-leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and safety control to 

return home or land in the event of communication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS. See 

Exhibit "1" - Inspire 1 User Manual. 

6 112 P. L. 95 § 333 (b). 

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NAYLOR SOLUTIONS INC.'S REQUEST WILL BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AT LARGE 

Aerial videography and photography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing 

and promotion has been around for a long time through the use of manned fixed wing aircraft 

and helicopters. The challenge of smaller real-estate companies and average landowners is that 

the expense related to manned videography and photography is cost prohibitive. Typically, only 

large businesses, large high end real estate companies and high net worth landowners are able 

to absorb such an enormous expense. This deprives non-luxury landowners and small revenue 

real estate companies from the enjoying the benefit of this valuable marketing and promotional 

tool. Manned aircraft pose a clear threat to the general public through potential catastrophic 

crashes that may occur. The rear many documented events where a manned aircraft has 

crashed into populated areas with the size and combustibility of these manned aircraft causing 

large property damage, human injuries and loss of life. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS pose no 

such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any of these potential threat to the 

public. 

With the passage of the Reform Act, Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public's 

interest to integrate commercially flown UAS into the national airspace system. The grant of the 

exemption request by Naylor Solutions Inc. furthers the public interest through academic and 

visual awareness of the geographical benefits of certain areas and by making this cost effective 

alternative available to small real estate companies and the average landowner. Naylor 

Solutions Inc.'s ultralight UAS are battery powered and create no emissions that may harm the 

environment. In the unlikely event of a Naylor Solutions Inc. UA crash, the consequence is far 

less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, which are heavy and contain combustible 

fuel, crashing and causing catastrophic devastation to the public. 

The public's interest is furthered as Naylor Solutions Inc. minimizes ecological and crash threat 

by permitting aerial videography and photography captured through Naylor Solutions Inc.'s 

battery operated ultralight UA's. Permitting Naylor Solutions Inc. to immediately fly within 

national air space furthers not only public safety but economic growth. 

Granting Naylor Solutions Inc.'s exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact 

for any community and for companies looking to relocate or build in a certain community as well 

as individuals looking to relocate to a community for career advancement through academic and 

geographical awareness provided by Naylor Solutions Inc .. In the end, the granting of this 

exemption to Naylor Solutions Inc. will serve as a benefit and stimulus to any community. 

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NAYLOR SOLUTIONS INC.'S EXEMPTION WILL NOT ADVERSELY 

AFFECT 

SAFETY AND WILL PROVIDE A LEVEL OF SAFETY AT 

LEAST EQUAL TO EXISTING FAA STANDARDS 

Naylor Solutions Inc.'s exemption will not adversely affect safety, as it will in fact enhance safety. 

Naylor Solutions Inc.'s ability to log significant, controlled and monitored flight time in FAA 

controlled airspace will allow Naylor Solutions Inc. to contribute to the innovation and 

implementation of new, novel and undiscovered safety protocols for realtors that may be 

embraced by the NAR2 through consistent and ongoing cooperation with the FAA. Additionally, 

the FAA may utilize the new safety protocols for the use of UAS in FAA controlled airspace for 

all industries. 

Naylor Solutions Inc. submits the following representations of enhancements to current aerial 

videography and photography: 

• Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS weigh less than 5 pounds (2.26796 Kg) complete 

with the camera and gimbal assembly; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc. will only operate its UAS below three hundred (300) feet 

which is well within the four hundred (400) feet ceiling having been established 

by the Reform Act of2012; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS only operate for fifteen (15) minutes per flight; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc. lands its UAS prior to manufacturer's recommended 

minimum level of battery power; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc.'s pilots operate the UAS through Visual Line of Sight only; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS have a GPS flight safety feature whereby the UA 

hovers and then slowly lands if communication with the pilot is lost; 

2 National Association of Realtors, http://www.realtor.org/ 

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• Naylor Solutions Inc. actively analyzes its flight data and other sources of information to 

constantly update and enhance its safety protocols; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc. only operates in reasonably safe environments which are strictly 

controlled and away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc. conducts extensive pre-flight inspections and protocol to ensure safety 

remains the primary concern; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc. always obtains all necessary permissions from the FAA and landowners 

prior to the operation its UAS and; 

• Naylor Solutions Inc. has established safety procedures in place to abort flights in the event of 

safety breaches or any potential danger. 

Naylor Solutions Inc.'s safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing 

FAA rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national 

airspace system, manned fixed wing airplanes and helicopters are the primary means of aerial 

videography and photography for community awareness and real estate uses. While the safety 

record of such helicopters is outstanding, there have been incidents involving loss of life as well 

as extensive property damage due to crashes of these manned aircraft and it is far safer and 

less expensive to operate a battery powered Naylor Solutions Inc.'s ultralight UAS to 

accomplish the same task. The potential for loss of life is great diminished with a UA as Naylor 

Solutions Inc.'s UAS carry no people or fuel on board and the UAS are also very small and 

versatile which allows Naylor Solutions Inc. to avoid hazards quickly and safely. 

Accordingly, Naylor Solutions Inc. respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested 

exemption without delay. 

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

Naylor Solutions Inc. proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that 

have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations 

provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current 

regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the 

operations conducted with conventional aircraft. The FAA has noted in past exemptions that 

"Conventional aerial video operations, using jet or piston-powered aircraft present risks 

associated with aircraft that weigh in the neighborhood of 5,000 to 7,000 pounds or more, carry 

large quantities of fuel, passengers, and, in some cases, cargo. Such aircraft must fly to and 

from the survey location. Please see FAA Exemption 11110. 

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These limitations and conditions to which Naylor Solutions Inc. agrees to be bound when 

conducting all operations under an FAA issued exemption include: 

1. The UAS will weigh less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg). 

2. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be fifteen (15) minutes. 

Flights will be terminated at thirty percent (30%) battery power reserve should that 

occur prior to the fifteen (15) minute limit. 

3. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than three hundred (300) feet AGL. 

4. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UA Pilot and a Visual Observer 

("VO"). 

5. The UASwill only operate within a safe area. 

6. A briefing will be conducted with regard to the planned UA operations prior to flight 

operations. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties 

with regard to the flight operations be present for this briefing. 

7. The Pilot and VO will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to-date 

information on the particular UA to be operated and the UA will be 

operated in conformity with Naylor Solutions Inc.'s protocols. 

8. The PILOT and VO will at all times be able to communicate via voice 

communication. 

9. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holder(s), or their 

authorized representative(s), will be obtained. 

10. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county 

or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate 

governmental agencies. 

11. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA will return to the 

launch site of the UA, or another more appropriate site, and land. 

12. The UA will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies. 

14 C.F.R. PART 21. SUBPART H: AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES 

14 C.F.R. §91.203 (A) {1) 

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the 

issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1 ). Given the size and 

limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by Naylor Solutions Inc., an 

exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under 

Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and 

Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement 

for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational 

capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UA. In all cases, an 

analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UA operated without an airworthiness certificate, 

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in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed 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 UAS to be operated hereunder is less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) fully loaded, 

carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, 

and operates exclusively within a secured area. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this 

exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, and under the 

requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the 

area of operation as is now done with conventional aerial videography and photography. Lastly, 

application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national 

security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of 

explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load. 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (8). MARKING OF THE AIRCRAFT 

The regulation requires: 

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed 

on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated 

aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, 

or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," 

"restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. 

Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as 

the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the words "limited," 

"restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," may be placed. Given the size of the 

UAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "experimental," or any other term as is so 

required, will be placed on the fuselage of the UAS in compliance with §45.29 (t). 

The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the UAS marked on its fuselage as 

required by §45.29 (t) where the pilot, observer and others working with the UAS will see the 

identification of the UAS as "Experimental." The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this 

regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700,8738, 10167 and 10167A. 

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(A) & (8): 61.133(A): PRIVATE PILOT PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS; 

PILOT IN COMMAND; COMMERCIAL PILOT PRIVILEGES 

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AND LIMITATIONS: PILOT IN COMMAND 

Section 61.113(a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Unlike a conventional 

aircraft that carries a pilot, passengers, and cargo, the UA in this case is remotely controlled 

with no passengers or property of others on board. Section 61.133(a) requires an individual with 

a commercial pilot's license to be pilot in command of an aircraft for compensation or hire. 

Naylor Solutions Inc. respectfully proposes that operator requirements should take into account 

the characteristics of the particular UA. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS have various built-in 

technical capabilities that strictly limit the potential for operation outside of the operating 

conditions set forth in the exemption application including a fly back to launch point to terminate 

the flight. Since hobbyists are not required to have a pilot license, Naylor Solutions Inc. requests 

exemption for the need of the pilot to be licensed as a pilot by the FAA. 

• Detection of lost GPS or of insufficient satellites initiates an immediate return to launch 

location. 

• Low power on the aircraft triggers escalating alarms at 30% and 15% levels. 

• The aircraft weighs less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg), fully loaded. 

Given these safety features, Naylor Solutions Inc. proposes that operators of the UAS should 

only be required to hold a private pilot's license and not a commercial pilot's license. 

Naylor Solutions Inc. notes that the FAA has found that safety factors permitted operation of 

UAS by operators with these qualifications in the case of operations pursuant to public COAs 

where the mandatory operating conditions specified above are present. Please see Federal 

Aviation Administration, Notice N-8900.227, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operational 

Approval, at 20-21 (July 30, 2013). The FAA has the statutory authority, granted at 49 

U.S.C.§44701 (f) to waive the pilot requirements for commercial operations. 

Given these conditions and restrictions, an equivalent level of safety will be provided by allowing 

operation of Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS without a commercial pilot's license, under the 

conditions set forth herein. 

The risks associated with the operation of Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS (given its size, speed, 

operational capabilities, and lack of combustible fuel) are so diminished from the level of risk 

associated with private pilot operations or commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 with 

conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft), that allowing operations of the UAS as set forth 

above meets or exceeds the present level of safety provided under 14 C.P.R. § 61.113(a) & 

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(b) and does not rise to the level of requiring a commercial pilot to operate the aircraft under 

§61.133(a). 

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the UAS 

will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of 

safety of current operations by requiring the PILOT operating the aircraft to have a private pilot's 

license rather than a commercial pilot's license to operate these small UAs. Unlike a 

conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the UAS are remotely controlled with 

no living thing on board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are 

planned and coordinated in advance. The level of safety provided by Naylor Solutions Inc.'s 

exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot's certificate operating a 

conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of the UAS are so diminished from 

the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, 

that allowing operations of the UAS as requested with a private pilot as the PILOT exceeds the 

present level of safety achieved by 14 C.P.R. §61 . 113 (a) & (b). 

14 C.F.R. §91.7(A): CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS 

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy 

condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this 

exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. 

Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements for maintenance and use of safety check lists 

prior to each flight. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (B) (2): CIVIL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL IN THE AIRCRAFT 

Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: 

No person may operate a U.S. registered civil aircraft ... 

(2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this 

chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft 

Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination 

thereof. 

The UAs, given their size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual 

on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or 

capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. 

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The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping at the ground control point where 

the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following 

exemptions to this regulation: Please see FAA Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 

9565,95658, 10167, 10167A, 10602,32827, and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: PREFLIGHT ACTION 

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the 

safety off light. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an 

exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be provided. The PILOT will take all 

actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances 

and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight. 

14 C.F.R. §91.109: FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 

Section 91.109 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free 

balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual 

controls. 

UAS and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. 

Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the 

aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without 

fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental 

aircraft. Please see FAA Exemption Nos. 5778K & 9862A. The equivalent level of safety is 

provided as neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and 

speed of the aircraft. 

14 C.F.R. §91.119: MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES 

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119(d) allows 

helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating 

the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this 

exemption is for UAS that are a helicopter and the exemption requests authority to operate at 

altitudes up to three hundred (300) feet AGL, an exemption may be needed to allow such 

operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited conditions, the UAS will never operate at 

higher than three hundred (300) feet AGL. It will however be operated in a restricted area with 

security perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their 

pre- obtained consent. 

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(a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has 

within it the following: 

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate .... 

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by 

paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is 

displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. 

The UAS fully loaded weight is no greater than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) and is operated 

without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and 

registration documents or to display them on the UA. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control 

point where the pilot flying the UA will have immediate access to them to the extent they are 

applicable to the UA. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A 

representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 

9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. §91.405 (A); 407 {A) (1); 409 (A) (2); 417(A) & (8): MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS 

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as 

prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided 

in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this 

chapter ... ," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. 

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, 

these sections will not apply to Naylor Solutions Inc .. Maintenance will be accomplished by the 

operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook. An equivalent level of safety will 

be achieved because these small UAS are very limited in size and will carry a small payload 

and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the 

UAS may land immediately and will be operating from no higher than three-hundred (300) feet 

AGL. The operator will ensure that the UAS are in working order prior to initiating flight, perform 

required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is 

the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy 

condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. 

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Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal 

Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: 

Naylor Solutions Inc. seeks an exemption from the following rules: 

14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 

(b) (2);91.1 03(b);91.1 09; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151 (a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 

91.407 (a) {1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate 

commercially a small unmanned vehicle weighing less than fifty-five (55) pounds (25 Kg) 

in its operations. 

Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of UAS in the purposes outlined above 

(or similar operations) will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional aerial videography and 

photography operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudes just 

feet from the object being photographed and often in extreme proximity to people and 

structures; and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the neighborhood of four 

thousand (4,000) pounds, carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel (one hundred and forty 

(140)gallons for jet helicopters). Such aircraft must fly to and from the site's location. In contrast, 

a UA weighing less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) pounds and powered by batteries 

eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried 

on board. 

The UA is carried to the site of the purposes outlined above (or similar operations) and not flown 

to the site. The UA will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the 

risks associated with manned aircraft flights. 

The operation of small UAS, weighing less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg), conducted in the 

strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of 

the exemptions requested herein, including exempting Naylor Solutions Inc. from the 

requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate 

at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment and, as a result, are far safer 

than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to 

the ground and people. 

PRIVACY 

All flights will occur over private, controlled or approved property with the property owner's, or 

their authorized representative, prior consent and knowledge. The aerial videography and 

photography will be of structures and property whose owner, or authorized representative, has 

consented to the aerial videography and photography or otherwise have agreed to be in the 

area where aerial videography and photography will take place. The grant of this exemption 

request will provide improved safety in all operations. 

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Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012- size, weight, 

speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within 

visual line of sight and national security- provide more than adequate justification for the ranting 

of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAs. 

SUMMARY OF Naylor Solutions Inc.'S REQUEST FOR AN FAA EXEMPTION 

1. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS must weigh less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg), 

including energy source(s) and equipment. Operations authorized by the grant of an exemption 

are limited to the following aircraft: Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UA aircraft variant, bearing serial 

#W13DCB14020600 onward as additional UAS are utilized by Naylor Solutions Inc. provided 

the additional UAS are of the same or similar specifications as the UA bearing serial 

#W13DCB14020600. Any proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or 

a petition to amend this grant. 

2. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS may not be flown at a ground speed exceeding thirty (30) 

knots. 

3. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s flights must be operated at an altitude of no more than three 

hundred (300) feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures. All altitudes 

reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 

4. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS must be operated within the VLOS of the PILOT at all 

times. This requires the PILOT to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses. 

5. All Naylor Solutions Inc. operations must utilize aVO. The VO may be used to satisfy 

the VLOS requirement as long as the PILOT always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and 

PILOT must be able to communicate verbally at all times. 

6. Prior to each flight the PILOT must inspect the UA to ensure it is in a condition for safe 

flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UA, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UA is 

found to be in a condition for safe flight. A Ground Control Station, if utilized, must be included 

the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the 

aircraft records. 

7. Any UA that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UA's operation 

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

functional test flight. The PILOT who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in 

the UA's aircraft records of the flight. 

8. Naylor Solutions Inc. must follow the manufacturer's UA aircraft/component, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. When unavailable, 

aircraft maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance 

requirements must be established and identified. At a minimum, requirements for the following 

may be included in protocols and controls to be established by Naylor Solutions Inc.: 

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a. Actuators/Servos; 

b. Transmission (single rotor); 

c. Power plant (motors); 

d. Propellers; 

e. Electronic speed controller; 

f. Batteries; 

g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor); 

h. Remote command and control; 

1. Ground control station (if used); and 

J. Any other components as determined by Naylor Solutions Inc .. 

10. Prior to operations conducted for the purposes outlined above (or similar operations}, 

the PILOT must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51 (b), 

a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of total time as a UA rotorcraft pilot (single blade or multirotor) and at least ten (1 0) hours logged as a UA pilot with multi-rotor UA which is similar to the 

UA to be utilized pursuant to this exemption. Prior documented flight experience that was 

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, 

proficiency, and experience-building flights must be conducted under an exemption to 

accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. During training, proficiency, and 

experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered 

nonparticipants, and the PILOT must operate the UA with appropriate distance from 

nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

11. Prior to operations conducted for the purposes outlined above (or similar operations}, 

the PILOT must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51 (b), 

a minimum of five (5) hours as a UA pilot operating the make and model of UAS to be utilized 

for operations under the exemption and three (3) take-offs and three (3) landings in the 

preceding ninety (90) days. Training~ proficiency, experience-building, and take-off and landing 

currency flights can be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight 

time and ninety (90) day currency. During training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off 

and landing currency flights all persons not essential for flight operations are considered 

nonparticipants, and the PILOT must operate the UA with appropriate distance from 

nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

12. Naylor Solutions Inc. shall not permit the PILOT to operate the UAS for the purpose 

of aerial videography or photography (or similar operations), unless the PILOT has 

demonstrated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), the ability to safely 

operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances 

from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

13. The UA may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and 

consenting personnel and persons, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property 

on the surface in the event of a UA's failure or an emergency. 

14. At all times, those persons must be essential to the purposes outlined above (or 

similar operations). Because these procedures are specific to participating persons, no further 

FSDO or aviation safety inspector approval is necessary for reductions to the distances 

specified in Naylor Solutions Inc.'s manuals. 

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15. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all 

nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: 

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. 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 PILOT 

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 PILOT, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not 

present an undue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a). 

16. If the UAS lose communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS must return to a 

pre-determined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered. 

17. The UAS must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 

18. Each UA operation must be completed within fifteen (15} minutes flight time or 

with thirty percent (30%} battery power remaining, whichever occurs first. 

19. Naylor Solutions Inc. must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate 

of Waiver or Authorization (GOA) prior to conducting any operations under this grant of 

exemption. This GOA will also require Naylor Solutions Inc. to request a Notice to Airman 

(NOT AM) not more than seventy-two (72) hours in advance, but not less than forty- eight (48) 

hours prior to the operation. 

20. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) 

markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as 

practicable. 

21. Naylor Solutions Inc. has developed procedures to document and maintain 

a record of the UA ' s maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of 

replacement/overhaul component parts, and the total time in service of the UAs. 

22. Each UA operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety 

Bulletins. 

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23. The preflight inspection section in Naylor Solutions Inc.'s Confidential Protocols and 

Controls Exhibit includes the following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for all 

discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not covered in the relevant 

preflight inspection. 

24. 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. 

25. The documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PILOT at the Ground Control Station, if utilized, of the UA at any time the UA is operating. These 

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

request. 

26. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other 

manned operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, 

parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.}. 

27. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UA operations may not be conducted during night, as defined 

in 14 CFR § 1 .1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions 

(VMC}. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR} are not authorized. 

28. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS may not be operated by the PILOT from any moving 

device or vehicle. 

29. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS may not be operated less than five-hundred (500} feet 

below or less than two-thousand (2,000} feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less 

than three (3} statute miles from the PILOT. 

30. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UA may not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without 

written approval from the FAA. The UA may not operate within five (5} nautical miles of the 

geographic center of a non-towered airport 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 NOT AM as required by the Naylor Solutions Inc.'s COA. The 

letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator 

upon request. 

31 . 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 UA Integration Office (AFS-80} within twenty-four (24} hours. Accidents must be reported 

to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB} per instructions contained on the NTSB 

Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

32. Naylor Solutions Inc.'s UAS, the UA's PILOT, and the UA's operations must comply 

with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91. 

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Therefore, Naylor Solutions Inc. respectfully requests the FAA grant an exemption pursuant to 

its application as outlined above. Thank you for your consideration to this request. 

Sincerely, 

Robert Naylor 

NAYLOR SOLUTIONS INC. 

Robert@naylorsolutions.com 

21 0-336-017 4 Cell 

NAYLOR SOLUTIONS INC. 

241651H-10W 

Suite 217-456 

San Antonio, TX 78257 

210-336-0174 Main 

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INSPIRE 1 

Maintenance Manual 

(V1.0]2015.2 

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, 

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50 

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued 

reliability. 

I. Checking the Battery 

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If 

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop 

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below 

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any 

reason. 

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an 

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to 

ensure a more reliable connection. 

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for 

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear 

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of 

sandpaper (1 mm thick) into the connectors to polish 

the metal. 

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to 

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able 

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors 

and should not be bent. 

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear 

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious 

erosion, send the battery in for repairs. 

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket 

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are 

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming 

loose during flight. 

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the 

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to 

arrange repairs. 

8. For long term storage, please refer to the "Intelligent 

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines" and check the 

battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from 

being damaged. 

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells 

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level 

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain 

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher 

or lower than the others, contact OJI for analysis. You 

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any 

warning are reported, contact DJI. 

II. Checking the Transformation System 

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm 

that the connection points are still in good condition. 

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is 

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray 

if they show signs of rust. 

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation, 

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the 

servomotors worn. 

4. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws 

and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and 

grease the bearings. 

5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, 

dents, or plastic particles underneath them, contact 

OJI Support to arrange repairs. 

Ill. Checking the Aircraft 

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately 

tightened. 

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is 

any reason to believe that detectable damage might 

affect flight safety, consult with OJI Support. 

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage. 

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are 

loose, secure them with 502 glue. 

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the 

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing 

gear. Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with 

conductive material) that might affect or block the 

signal. 

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the 

same tilt angle. 

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IV. Checking the Motors 

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not 

become loose. 

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen 

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please 

replace the motors. This may be a sign that the 

bearings have been worn out. 

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully 

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the 

shaft is perfectly centered on the motor. Check 

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any 

problems are detected, contact DJI Support to order 

replacement motors. 

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap 

between the motor and motor base is even. If not 

contact DJI Support to order replacement motors. 

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor 

base are tight and the plastic components around 

the motors are in good condition. If not please 

tighten the screws and contact DJI to repair any 

broken plastic components. 

V. Checking the Propellers 

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending, 

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it. 

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft, 

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from 

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you 

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when 

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this 

propeller is damaged and should not be used. 

VI. Checking the IMU 

1. Open DJI Pilot app to check the condition of the IMU 

and perform an advanced IMU calibration. Please 

place the aircraft in a cool environment and on a 

flat, stable surface (if the landing gear is damaged, 

support the aircraft with four objects of equal 

height). Do not touch the craft during the calibration. 

2. Turn on the aircraft and listen for any abnormal noise 

or vibration from the fan located on the front of the 

aircraft. If any irregularity is detected, replace the 

fan. 

VII. Checking the Control and Video Transmission System 

1. Check the 4 antennas on the landing gear to ensure 

that they are secure. Also check for any bending or 

damage. 

2. Check the antennas of the remote controller for 

damage 

3. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace 

if necessary. 

VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera 

1. The quick-mount connector for the camera is a 

particularly vulnerable component. If the gimbal 

fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work after 

initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app 

(while OSD data is displayed), the quick-mount 

connector may be worn. In this case, replace the 

rubber mat, circuit board, and/or connector on the 

gimbal quick-mount. 

2. Check the metal contacts on the quick mount 

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace 

the quick-mount connector. 

3. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount 

connector board, if there is any dirt, rub it clean 

with an eraser. If any contact pins are worn out it 

should be replaced. 

4. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize 

itself. If its stabilizing performance deteriorates, 

contact DJI to arrange repairs. 

5. Listen for any abnormal noise from the fan when 

the gimbal is turned on. This may indicate unusual 

vibration and the fan should be replaced. 

IX. Checking the Vision Positioning System 

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue 

is detected, gently clean the lens. 

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the 

sensors. 

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely 

installed on the aircraft. 

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold 

the aircraft 1-2 meters above a surface with rich 

patterns, under good lighting conditions. Change 

the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller 

and check the DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an 

altitude value and indicates that P-OPTI mode is 

active, the Vision Positioning System should function 

normally. 

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Reading Inspire 1 Manuals 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you make full use of your DJI Inspire 1: 

1. lnTheBox 

2. Disclaimer and Warning 

3. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

4. INSPIRE 1 Safety Guidelines 

5. INSPIRE 1 Quick Start Guide 

6. INSPIRE 1 User Manual 

Check all of the included parts listed in the In The Box document. Read the Disclaimer and Warning, 

Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, and INSPIRE 1 Safety Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for 

your first flight by using the INSPIRE 1 Quick Start Guide and watching all of the tutorial videos. If you have 

questions, refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual for more comprehensive information. Experienced users, 

particularly those who have previously used DJI products, may choose to skip to the Inspire 1 Quick Start 

Guide to begin preparing for flight. 

Individual Parts 

. Be:rilqte.b,o:~trB:il~~;l:r 

1. Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver, or add a new remote controller. 

Refer to the user manual for more information about how to link the aircraft. 

2. If the remote controller is powered on and has not been used for 5 minutes, it will sound an alert. After 10 

minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert. 

3. A Slave remote controller cannot be linked with the aircraft and cannot control the aircraft's flight. You may 

change it to a Master remote controller via the DJI Pilot app, and then link it to the aircraft to control flight. 

4. Ensure the Mobile Device Holder is firmly in place and does not slip. 

5. For the GPS in the remote controller to function properly, and the Dynamic Home Point to be accurate, 

ensure the DJIIogo is facing the sky and keep the remote controller away from any metal objects. 

6. Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly 

decrease performance. 

7. When on the go, you may charge the remote controller from the aircraft's Intelligent Flight Battery. 

1. Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera ifthe Intelligent Flight Battery is powered off. 

2. Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will not be saved 

and any recorded videos may be damaged. 

3. Test the camera by shooting a few test images to check that it is operating correctly before shooting important 

pictures. 

4. Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, regulations 

and moral standards. 

5. Check camera settings before use to make sure you can adjust them to fit your needs. 

Girn6a1 

1. The gimbal and gimbal connector are very delicate. Handle with care and do not touch the gimbal 

connector, as any damage will cause it to function abnormally. 

2. A gimbal motor error may occur if: (1) The aircraft is placed on uneven ground or other objects obstruct 

the gimbal's full range of motion, or (2) The gimbal has undergone an excessive impact, e.g. a collision. 

Please only takeoff from flat, open areas and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

3. Hold the gimbal firmly when detaching or reattaching it, so it does not drop. 

4. Do not add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally, or even 
lead to motor damage. 

5. Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged by a collision or impact, which will cause the gimbal 

to function abnormally. 

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1. Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to a poor flight 

performance or even failure. 

2. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference. This includes areas 

where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements underground, or under bridges. 

3. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones. 

4. The compass should always be recalibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces. 

5. If the rear LED shows a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate. 

6. After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you put the aircraft on the 

ground. This is because of magnetic interference that may be underground. Move the aircraft to another 

location and try again . 

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The Inspire 1 features a built-in flight control system to make operation as safe as possible. However, it is 

good practice to remove all propellers before switching it on for calibration or changing other parameter 

settings. 

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1. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, 

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does not overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 

22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the 

temperature range of -20°C to 45°C. 

2. Do not allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it 

gets wet, wipe dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause 

permanent component damage. Do not use substance containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other 

flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do not store the camera in humid or dusty areas. 

3. Always keep all parts out of the reach of children, as the cables, straps or small parts may be dangerous 

if swallowed. If swallowed, go to the hospital immediately. 

4. Detach the gimbal from the Inspire 1 when storing for a long period of time or transporting over long 

distances. Also replace the Gimbal Cover when storing. 

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1. Check every part of the aircraft if it is violently impacted. If you have any problems or questions, please 

contact a DJI authorized dealer. 

2. Old, chipped, or broken propellers or motors should never be used. 

3. Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. When 

the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

4. After every 50 hours of flight time, DJI recommends you perform a thorough inspection of your Inspire 1 

and all of its parts and components to ensure the safe operation of your aircraft. 

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Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 1 Om/s, snow, 

rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornado or hurricane. 

2. Do not use the aircraft in dust or sandstorms. 

3. Fly in open areas, as tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass 

and block the GPS signal. 

4. Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, people, animals, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of 

water when in flight. 

5. Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the 

Wi-Fi on your mobile device. 

6. Do not fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are not limited to: high 

voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations, mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. 

Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product, cause remote controller and 

video transmission errors may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may behave 

abnormally or fall out of control in areas with too much interference. 

7. P mode is unavailable in polar zones. Users can use A Til mode instead. 

8. Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. 

Flight Warnings 

1. Return to Home will not work if the GPS signal is insufficient or GPS is not active. 

2. Press the RTH Button on the remote controller to bring the aircraft back to the Home Point instead of 

turning off the remote controller. 

3. Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and 

speed while returning home to avoid obstacles. 

4. Make sure to always fly the aircraft within the transmission range of the remote controller. 

5. When updating the Home Point, do not block the GPS signal of the remote controller and ensure the new 

Home Point is correct on the live map. 

6. Do not update the Home Point near tall buildings, as the GPS may be blocked and lead to an incorrect 

location being stored. 

7. Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by 

the weather, the environment, or any nearby magnetic fields. 

1 . When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may 

push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. 

2. When battery warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid 

losing power during flight. 

1. The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do not have pattern variations. 

The effective altitude for Vision Positioning System to function correctly is less than 2.5 meters. 

2. Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

3. Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize patterns on the ground in low light conditions (less 

than 100 lux). 

4. Keep your pets away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar sensors 

emit high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 

5. Note that Visual Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying too fast or too low. 

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1. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing. 

2. Stay away from the aircraft when it is transforming to prevent injury. 

3. DO NOT attempt to catch the aircraft, as the landing gear will lower if the Visual Positioning system 

detects an object and may cause injury. 

4. Keep the aircraft arms clean, otherwise transformation may be affected. 

5. Never apply lubricants to aircraft arms. 

1. If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to continue flying safely if you receive an 

incoming call. 

2. Land as soon as possible if there is an alert shown on the OJI Pilot app. 

3. Upon landing, power off the aircraft first, then switch off the remote controller. 

Preflight Checklist 

1. Check that all parts are in good condition. Do not fly with aging or damaged parts. 

2. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery and mobile device are all fully charged. 

3. Propellers are mounted correctly and securely. 

4. Lens is clear. 

5. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 

6. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

7. Gimbal is correctly attached to the aircraft. 

8. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

9. The DJI Pilot app can connect to the camera and all firmware has been updated to the latest version. 

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Aircraft Model 

Weight (Battery Included) 

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Flight Time 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovering 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

Gimbal Model 

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T600 

2935 g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 300°/s 

Yaw: 150°/S 

35° 

5 m/s 

4 m/s 

22 m/s (A TTl mode, no wind) 

4500 m 

10 m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

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-10° to 40° C 

559 to 581 mm 

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Output Power (With Camera) 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

Camera Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SD Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

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Static: 9 W 

In Motion: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA 

Motion: 900 mA 

Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan:±320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

Pitch: 120° Is 

Pan: 180°/S 

X3 

FC350 

12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

100-3200 (video) 

100-1600 (photo) 

8s - 1/8000s 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

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

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/Sn frames 

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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

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

FHD: 1920x1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

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

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo:jPEG, DNG 

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

Micro SO 

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

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Remote Controller Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

Mobile Device Holder 

Max Mobile Device Width 

Output Power 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

Charger Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Battery (Standard) Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

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922.7-927.7 MHz Uapan Only) 

5.725-5.825 GHz 

2.400-2.483 GHz 

2km 

1 OdBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

USB, mini-HDMI 

Built-in battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 

Tablet or Phone 

170mm 

9W 

Less than 3 months: -zoo to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

0-40° c 

6000 mAh UPo 2S 

A14-100P1A 

26.3 v 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 mAh 

22.2V 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9Wh 

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Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Battery (Optional) Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Vision Positioning Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

DJI Pilot App Mobile Device System Requirements 

Supported Mobile Devices 

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570g 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

oo to 40° c 

180W 

I nte\ligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8V 

LiPo 65 

129.96Wh 

670g 

-10°to40°C 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

oo to 40° C 

180W 

Below 8 m/s (2m above ground) 

5-500 em 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

0-250 em 

iOS 8.0 or later 

Android 4.1.2 or later 

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*Compatible with iPhone Ss, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + C 

iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPa• 

3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi +Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone Ss, iPhone 6, 

iPhone 6 Plus. 

*Sam sung 55, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, 

Z7mini 

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development 

continues 

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