# August 31, 2015

Exemption No. 12670 Regulatory Docket No. FAA

−2015

−1067

Dr

. Roger D. Duffell, Ph.D. 1416 Arblay Place Loganville, GA 30052

-4140 Dear Dr

. Duffell: This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends. By letters dated April 10 and July 17, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption

. You requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial photography, videography, and cinematography

. See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption

. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner

. Airworthiness Certification The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+
. The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates

. In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112

−95 in reference to 49 U

.S

.C

. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from

# 2 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary. The Basis for Our Decision You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection1



# . The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA

−2014

−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest. Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

—

• They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213; • The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 also apply to the situation you present; and
• A grant of exemption is in the public interest. Our Decision In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, Dr. Roger D. Duffell is granted an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection

. This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below. Conditions and Limitations In this grant of exemption, Dr. Roger D. Duffell is hereafter referred to as the operator.

1 

## Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by instruments aboard the UA.

# 3 Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption. 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption

. 2. Operations for the purpose of closed

-set motion picture and television filming are not permitted. 3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. 4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL. 5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

-issued airman medical certificate or U.S. driver’s license. 6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO. 7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The

# 4 operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property. 9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. 10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

-flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. 11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins. 13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates 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 persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs

# 5 (training, proficiency, and experience

-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 15. UAS 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. 16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA

-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre-determined location within the private or controlled

-access property. 19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater. 21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO

-issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA

. 22. 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.

# 6 23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 26. All 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 in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard

. The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption. 27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

-access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. If this exemption permits operations for the purpose ofclosed

-set motion picture and television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply. 29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption.

# 7 30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3

-day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights; b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption; c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on

-scene operation of the UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used; e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming; f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request; g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation. 31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the exemption holder’s MPTOM. Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91. This exemption terminates on September 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely, /s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures

# RogerD. Duffell, PhD 1416ArblayPlace • Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 Phone: 770.560.1826 • Fax: 770.454.0038



# Docket Management Facility U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 NewJersey Ave, SE West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Friday, April 10, 2015

RE: 

# Exemption Request Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations


# Dear Sir orMadam, I, Roger Duffell, am writing pursuanttothe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of20 12, to requestthat I, Roger Duffell, an owner and operator ofa UAS, 

# FAA Registration# N539YQ, be issued a Certificates ofWaiver or Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration so that I, Roger Duffell, may operate myunmanned aircraft system ("UAS") commercially in airspace regulated bythe Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA'').
As described herein I, Roger Duffell, am currently an FAA Licensed Private Pilotwith current Class III Medical Certificate; also experienced (30 years) in flying hobby radio controlled airplanes, helicopters, and FARPart 103 ultralights, andparamotor aircraft for recreational purposes, all without incursions orincidences. I currentlyhave a hobby grade quad-copter1 

# UAS, equipped with an integrated camera, FAA Registration# N539YQ with intentto use it for aerial photography and videography/cinematographyto enhance my engineering consultingbusiness as it relates to and for those individuals and companies unfamiliarwith the geographical/topographical layout ofthe area; augment real estate appraisal agents for commercial and residential properties, also for inspections and documentation ofthe same. I also maintain a second quad-copter1 

# ofthe same that serves as a backup unit. As a private pilot, I am committedto safety with each flight, My, Roger Duffell's, exemption requestwouldpermit operation ofmyultra-lightweight (2.8 lbs), unmanned (piloted byremote control) in tightly controlled and limited airspace, in accordance with all limits ofmodel/recreational use. Notto exceed an altitude ofgreaterthan 400' AGL, to maintain a 100' bufferto general aviation ("GA") space. Maintaining Line ofSightwith the UAS, and with support from a spotter and within VFRconditions. Areas ofoperationto be well clear ofClass A&B airspace as indicated on current Sectional Charts, airports, and helipads, and away from congested areas for community videos, and within propertyboundaries for residence and/or commercial real estate videos/photos. I, Roger Duffell, have personally instilled and maintain safetyprotocols and controls2 

# to avoid and prevent a public hazard, as well as to manned aircraft in GA space. I intend to educate others to further safetyprotocols exclusive to lightweightUAS's specific to engineering survey and documenting, and real estate video/photographyusage. I will record flight data and other information gainedthrough permitted commercial flight operations to share withthe FAA upon requestto assistwith future protocol and safety regulation.

1 

### Appendix A- DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual 2 

### Appendix B - Safety Protocols and Controls



## Page I of!

# Appendix A

DJIPhantom 2 Vision + V3.0
User Manual V1.8 2015.01
(52 Pages)

RogerDuffell • 1416

# ArblayPlace • Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 

# Phone: 770.560.1826 • 

# Fax: 770.454.0038 

# Section 333

# PetitionforExemption -AppendixA Page 1 ofl

# 2 I I + anual [yj:Q]
2015.01

# Phantom 2 Vision 

# + User Manual [vifiJ 2o15.o1
Please read this manual carefully before using the product.

Use your Phantom carefully. It contains sensitive electronic components and may be damaged when dropped, crashed or exposed to water. Neverfly a damaged Phantom. Maintenance Do not open or attempt to repair Phantom by yourself as doing so may cause damage to the Phantom or cause injury. If the Phantom is not operating normally or has come into contact with liquid, contact a DJI authorized dealer or DJI customer service. Learn more atwww.dji.com/support Battery Never disassemble, pinch, crush, burn, drop ortread on the DJI smart flight battery. Never short or allow the metal contacts on the battery tenninal to touch. Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures. Always use the OJI approved charger to charge the battery. Keep the DJI batteryawayfrom children and store it in acool, dry place. Please read the Disclaimer before using your Phantom 2Vision+. 

# Using This Manual


# 0 Warning



### ~ Important 

## '\j: Hints and Tips 

# Eel References or Definitions

Except when specifically stated, all descriptions in this manual are for Phantom mode, not Naza-M mode.

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Phantom 2Vision+. (1) Disclaimer (2) Phantom 2Vision+ Quick Start Guide (3) Phantom 2Vision+ User Manual (4) Phantom PilotTraining Guide Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare your first flight using the Phantom 2Vision+ Quick Start Guide. Improve your flying skills in subsequent flights using the Phantom PilotTraining Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. Experienced users, particularly those with DJI Phantom 2Vision experience should skip to the Phantom 2Vision+ Quick Start Guide to begin preparing forflight.

Please watch the tutorial videos below to learn howto use Phantom 2Vision+ correctly and safely. http://www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training/ Phantom 2Vision+ official tutorial videos

Download and install the DJI VISION App. Choose one of the download methods below. Search "DJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version. Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions forAndroid version.

iOS6.1or above Android 4.0 or above

# Contents Important Safety Notice 2 5.2 Power on the Remote Controller 17 

## Using This Manual 5.3 Remote Controller Power LED Status Key 2 Information 17 Important 2 5.4 Battery Level Indicator 17 Before Flight 2 5.5 Antenna Orientation 17 Watch the Tutorial Videos 2 5.6 Remote Controller Operation 18 Download DJI VISION App 2 5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and 

## Overview Receiver 19 1 In the Box 5 Linking Procedures 19 2 Introduction 6 Link Indicator 19 

## Assembly and Use 5.8 Compliance Version Configuration 19 1 Removing Gimbal Clamp 7 6 Preparing the Range Extender 20 2 Preparing the Battery 7 6.1 Introduction 20

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery 7 SYSTEM Indicator 20 2.2 Usages 8 POWER Indicator 20 2.3 Charging the Flight Battery 

### 9 Binding Reset Button 20 2.4 Battery Installation 10 6.2 Using Range Extender 20 2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 10 Charging the Range Extender 20 3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+ 11 Powering on the Range Extender 21

3.1 Introduction 11 Checking the Battery Level 21 3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 11 6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 21 FC Assistant Port 11 6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and 3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 12 Range Extender 21 3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 12 7 Downloading and Installing the Anti-drop Kit 13 DJI VISION App 22 Micro-SO Slot 13 7.1 Download and Install 22 Gimbal Error Warnings 13 7.2 Register and Login 23 3.5 Carnera 14 [1] Register 23 Lens cap removal 14 [2] Login 23 Camera Function Buttons 14 [3] Usage tips 23 Camera Data Port 14 

## 8 Connecting the Camera 24 Camera LED Indicator 15 8.1 Connecting Procedures 24 

## 4 Attaching the Propellers 15 Wi-Fi Computer Connection Status

4.1 Introduction 15 Description 24 4.2 Assembly 15 

## Flight 4.3 Removing the Propellers 16 Flight Environment Requirements 25 4.4 Notes 16 Preflight Checklist 25 5 Preparing the Remote Controller 16 1 Calibrating the Compass 25

5.1 The Remote Controller 17 1.1Calibration Procedures 25 :[) :}0' fj [).Jl. A!!

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### 31.2When to Recalibrate 26 [14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 35 

### 2 Starting/Stopping the Motors 26 [15] Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 35

2.1 Starting Motors 26 

### 3 Camera Settings 35 2.2 Stopping Motors 26 [1] Capture Mode 35 

### 3 Flight Test 26 [2] Photo Size 36

3.1Take off/Landing Procedures 26 [3] Video Resolution 36 3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 27 [4] Photo Format 36 

### 4 Failsafe Function 27 [5] Selectable ISO 36

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 27 [6] White Balance 36 4.2 Failsafe Procedure 27 [7] Exposure Metering 36 Failsafe on the DJI VISION App 28 [8] Exposure Compensation 37 4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe [9] Sharpness 37 Procedures 28 [10] Anti-flicker 37 5 

### Low Battery Level Warning Function 28 [11] Restore Defaults 37

Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI [12] Format Micro-SO Card 37 VISIONApp 29 

### 4Aibum Page 37 

### 6 Flight Limits 30 4.1 SD Card Album 37

6.1 Max Height 

### & Radius Limits 30 4.2 Mobile Device Photo Album 38 6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 30 5 

### News Page 39 6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 32 

### 6 Settings Page 39 6.4 Disclaimer 32 

### 7 Ground Station 42 

## DJI VISION App Usage 7.1 Ground Station GUI 42 

### 1 DJI VISION App Main Menu 32 7.2 Using Ground Station 43 

### 2 Camera Page 33 

## PC 

## I MAC Assistant

[1] Return 33 

### 1 Installing Driverand Phantom 2Vision+ [2] Camera Pitch Control 33 

### Assistant 45 Normal Mode 33 1.1 Installing and Running on Windows 45 Accelerometer Sensor Mode 33 1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X 45 [3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 34 

### 2 Using Assistant 46 [4] Flight Parameters 34 2. 1 Using the Phantom 2Vision+ Assistant 46 [5] Wi-Fi Signal Strength 34 2.2 RrmNa/'eUpgradeofthePhantcrn2VISion+ 46 [6] Flight Battery Level 34 2.3 Using the Phantom RC Assistant 47 [7] Aircraft GPS Status 34 

## Appendix [8] Micro-SO Card Status 34 

### 1 Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 48 [9] Range Extender Battery Level 34 

### 2 Specifications 48 [10] Remaining Shots 34 

### 3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 49 [11] Shutter Button 35 [12] Video Recording Button 35 [13] Camera Settings 35 

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# Overview The Phantom 2Vision+ is the next evolution of the Phantom 2Vision. Itfeatures the same App enabled First Person View (FPV), high performance camera, remote camera control and in-flight content sharing, but adds to it a high performance 3- axial camera stabilization system. It is ideal for aerial creativity whether photo orvideo. In addition, it provides ground station function which allows users to plan the flight mission and enables aircraftto flight automatically. 

# ffi FPV: First Person View, see the world from the perspective ofthe craft and feel atrue flying experience.

Check that all of the following items have been included in your package before use. If anything is missing, please contact your local dealer.

Aircraft



### 7 Remote Controller

11 Power Cables



### 12

13 Micro-USB Cable 

### 2 Integrated gimbal and camera

Inserted in aircraft Micro-SO slot

Includes attached Phone Holder and Range Extender

GB&CE

For range extender charging and firmware upgrade 5' 

### :;. CD IJJ 0 XOverview

15 Stickers Colors: Pink, Blue

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17 Anti-drop Kit 2 In maintenance packet



### 19 Landing Pad 

### 4 In maintenance packet

The Phantom 2 Vision+ package includes: Phantom, Camera, Gimbal, Propulsion System, Flight Control System, Remote Controller and Wi-Fi Communication System. 5.8 GHz Remote Controller Receiver, Right Control System and 2.4 GHzWi-Fi Module are inside the Phantom.

5.8GHz 2sticks, 7channels 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal Camera Motors and Props

MobilH [}(Nice, with DJI VISION APP Phantom-Ready to Fly and Ready to Fly(non-GPS) NAZA-M-GPS, ATII, Manual and Failsafe

Figure 1 Flight Control System 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Module 5.8GHz Receiver Electronic Speed Controls(ESCs)

### Assembly and Use 

# '\f: Choose between Phantom and Naza-M working modes using Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant. If using Naza-M mode, please refer to the NAZA-M 

### V2 Quick Start Manual for related instructions. ""=!

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### • Phantom: Flight settings will be selected automatically depending on whether 6 or more satellites have been found. This mode allows users to configure the Remote Controller and gain values, and use Failsafe and battery level warnings. • Naza-M: Flight settings will be identical to the Naza-M 

### V2. Users can choose between GPS, Attitude, or Manual

mode. They can also access advanced settings including Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC). Rear LED Flight Indicators will displaythe flight status according to the Naza-M indicator. • Ready to Fly: When 6 

### or more GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will lock its home point and Rear LED Flight Indicators will blink aslow green 

## C(G: •···• ·). This mode is ideal for beginners. • Ready to Fly (non-GPS): When less than 

### 6 GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will stabilize itself less than in full Ready to Fly mode and will require more skilled flying. Rear LED Flight Indicators will blink aslow yellow

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# Assembly and Use Followthe below instructions to prepare for flight.

Pull gimbal clamp in the direction indicated to remove.

Figure 2 

# 0 To avoid damage to the gimbal, remove Gimbal Clamp before powering up the Phantom. 

# '\f: Attach the Gimbal Clamp during transportation or long term storage to avoid damage.

Ensure all related devices are fully charged before flying the Phantom 2Vision+.

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This battery has been specially designed for the Phantom 2 series. It has a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 11.1

### Vand charge-discharge management functionality. It can only be charged with a DJI charger or Phantom 2 Car Charger.

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### Figure 4Assembly and Use
DJI Smart Flight Battery Functions (1) Balance Charging (2) Capacity Display (3) Communication ( 4) Overcharge Protection (5) Over Discharge Protection (6) Short Circuit Protection (7) Sleep Protection (8) Charging Temperature Detection
Battery Specifications Type Capacity Charging EnvironmentTemperature Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging. Displays current battery levels. Communicates with Flight Controller about battery voltage, capacity, current and other relevant information. Charging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent overcharge damage. Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent over discharge damage. Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected. Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivityto save power. The battery will charge only when the temperature is between 

# ooc (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).

LiPo
Discharging Environment Temperature Charging/Discharging Environment Relative Humidity 11.1V, 5200mAh 0°C-40°C -20°C-500C <80% 

# & Please read the user manual, disclaimer, and battery warnings before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.


### 2.2 Usages Powering on/off Powering on: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. Power Light will go red and Battery Level Indicators will showthe current battery level. Powering off: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. Battery Level Indicators will all go out.

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When the battery is powered off, press the Circular Power Button once. Battery Level Indicators will light up to show battery level. See below for details. 

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

# 0LED is on 

# ULED blinks 

# 0LED is offAssembly and Use

Battery life When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Circular Power Button for 5 seconds to check battery life. Battery Level Indicators will show light up and the Battery Power Indicators will blink for 10 seconds. All lights will then turn off. For details, please see below.

Less than 20% 

# & When batter life reaches 0, it is no longer operational. 

## E§ More battery information is available in the batterytab ofthe Phantom 2Vision+ Assistant.


### 2.3 Charging the Flight Battery (1) Connect chargerto wall socket ( 1 00-240V, 50/60Hz, using the Plug Adaptors if necessary). (2) Connect battery to charger. Ifthe current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should turn it on before beginning

to charge. (3) Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges. (4) Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging

is complete.

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;\): The Smart Flight Battery can be charged using an optional Phantom 2Car Charger. This can charge the battery in-carorthrough 3S-6S Li-Po batteries. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer service for details. 

# Lr:. •Battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused bythird party chargers. •If current battery level is over 

### 75%, the battery should be turned on before charging.


### 2.4 Battery Installation Push battery into battery compartment according to the below diagram. When you hear a click, the battery has been properly installed.



# Lr:. An incorrectly installed battery may cause • Bad contact, • Unavailable battery information, • Unsafe flight, • Inabilityto take off.
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### 2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes (1) When the battery is turned on, do not connect itto or disconnect itfrom the Phantom. (2) Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power or until it can no longer be turned on, then recharge itto maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will optimize the battery. (3) For long term storage, place the battery with only a 

### 40-50% charge in a strong battery box. Discharge and charge the battery once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. Charge amount should be varied in these maintenance charges- 

### (40%-50%}-0%-100%-{40%-50%). (4) Purchase a new battery after your current battery has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a battery priorto disposal. Please dispose of batteries properly. (5) Purchase a new battery ifyour current battery swells up or is damaged in any way. (6) Never recharge orfly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. (7) Never charge batteries unattended. Always charge batteries on a non-flammable surface such as concrete and never near anyflammable materials. (8) Safety is extremely important. For more information, please see the Disclaimer. ;\): Discharging methods: Slow: Place battery in Phantom and turn on. Leave on until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on. See DJI VISION App for battery levels. Motors do not need to be turned on, reducing wear. Fast: Fly the Phantom outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on.Assembly and Use

The Phantom 2Vision+ is a quadrotor with a built-in Flight Control System with integrated gimbal and camera. Itfeatures an FC Assistant Port, Camera Data Port and a specialized battery compartment for its flight battery. All these features make the Phantom 2Vision+ easy to assemble and configure. 

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### 3.2 Built-in Flight Control System The Phantom 2 Vision+ is equipped with a DJI Naza-M V2 Flight Control System. This provides incredible ease of use and stability. Pilots can control the Phantom's movements in many directions, including pitch (forwards and backwards}, roll (left and right), elevator (up and down) and yaw (turn left or right). The flight control system also can provide IOC, Failsafe and battery level warnings.

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### -:(~l: LED indicator appears, connect to the Phantom 2Vision+ Assistant for details and resolution. This may be caused by: • IMU calibration required: Recalibrate IMU using Assistant. • IMU is abnormal: Repair required. • Compass is abnormal: Repair required. • Remote Controller mid-point is set abnormally: Refer to Howto solve large margin(s) mid-point error? (Page 49) 

### 3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal The 3-axial stabilized gimbal of the Phantom 2 Vision+ will power on and self-check each time the flight battery is installed and powered on. Its pitch can be controlled using the DJI VISION App. This gimbal has two working modes, Non-FPV mode and FPV mode, with the Non-FPV mode set as default. This can be configured in Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant orthe DJI VISION App.
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# EEJ •Non-FPV Mode: the gimbal will stabilize across 3-axial for smooth aerial creativity. • FPV Mode (First Person View Mode): Gimbal will lockto the movements ofthe Phantom for a FPV experience. Anti-drop Kit The Anti-drop Kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted on delivery. If new ones are required, take the gimbal and press part [1] through the center hole of the Vibration Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together as shown in 

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# & •Remove gimbal clamp before powering on flight battery. • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has

received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. • Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to atemporary failure. The gimbal will recover

when it dries out. 

### 3.5Camera The Phantom 2 Vision+ camera powers up when the flight battery has been installed and switched on. Photos and videos can be shot by pressing either the onboard button or the DJI VISION App. For aerial photography it supports burst shots, continuous capture and timed capture, and exports to both Adobe DNG Raw and JPEG. For aerial video, it shoots in full HD at (1080p30/1080i60) and can even shoot 720p60 for internet ready slow motion.

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# 0 Propellers selftighten during flight. DO NOT use thread locker. 

# Lt, •Always match marked props with the corresponding motor. • Protective gloves are recommended during propeller assembly and removal. 

### 4.3 Removing the Propellers (Figure 22) Prevent motor rotation using the included wrench or a hand, then remove propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 

### 4.4 Notes (1) Check that propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. (2) Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. (3) To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellers or motors when they are spinning. (4) ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience. Figure 22 

# Lt, For beginnerflyers, Phantom 2 Prop Guards are recommended. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer seNice to purchase if necessary.



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# ._J-iiBil._ll_ The Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Controller is a wireless communication device using the 5.8GHz frequency band. Remote Controller and Phantom are paired before delivery. For upgraded remote controller (models: NPVT581, NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. For basic remote controller (models: PVT581, DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default. This can be adjusted in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. See Using the PHANTOM RC Assistant (Page 47) for details. You can also adjust the power of your Remote Controller according to national regulations. Please referto Compliance Version Configuration (Page 19). 

# ffi •Compliance Version: The Phantom 2Vision+ Remote Controller is compliant with CE and FCC (see the FCC ID) regulations. • Operating Mode: Mode 1and Mode 2 referto different channel mappings. • Mode 1: The right stick controls throttle. • Mode 2: The left stick controls throttle. '\): The Range Extender and Phone Holder are already mounted on the Remote Controller. Twist the Mobile Device Holder to face outwards and fix it in position for mobile device installation. 

# 0 Large smartphones and tablets are not recommended forthe Phone Holder as they do not Itt.Assembly and Use 

### 5.1 The Remote Controller [1] Antenna [2] LeftDial [3] Switch S1 [4] Switch S2 (Reserved) [5] Right Stick: J1. Roll [left & right]. [2} ,13 [4] [3] J2, Pitch [front & back] [6] Left Stick: J3, Throttle [up & down], 

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### 5.2 Poweron the Remote Controller (1) Set S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and place all sticks in the mid-point. (2) Toggle power switch to the right to switch on. (3) There will be a power on indicator beep. Ifthe remote controller is set to be CE compliant, then there will be one beep, while the FCC compliant version will emit two beeps. The battery level indicator displays the current battery level. The indicatorwill blink green quickly, indicating the remote controller and receiver are linking. Once fully linked, the power indicator will change to a solid green. 

# Lt, •If the lowvoltage warning alert sounds (referto Remote Controller Power LED Status Information (Page 17) for details), please recharge the battery as soon as possible. • Using the incorrecttype of charging cable may cause damage. • Following long term storage, recharge the battery before use. 

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# Lt, The remote controller will show a blinking LED and sound an alert when the voltage drops below 3.45V, then automatically power off after 3 seconds. This process will repeat even if you power cycle the remote controller. If this low voltage warning occurs during flight. the remote controller will automatically power off, causing the aircraft to enter Failsafe mode, which cannot be interrupted (refer to Failsafe Function (Page27) for details). It is strongly recommended that you recharge the battery immediatelywhen the 3.45V-3.5V lowvoltage warning occurs. 

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Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. When both sticksare centeredthe Phantomwill hoverin place. Push the throttle stick upward beyond the centered (neutral) position to take off. Push the throttle gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation. Horizontal movements on the leftstick control the rudder. Push left to rotate counter clock-wise and right for clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom will fly straight. The more the stick is moved, the faster the Phantom will rotate. Vertical movements on the right stick control forward and backward pitch. Push up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The Phantom will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35") and Horizontal movements on the right stick control left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurtherfor a larger pitch angle (maximum 35") and faster flight. Left Dial: Turn the dial to the right. and the camera will shift to point upwards.Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will keep its current position if the dial is static. The S1 switch is used for compass calibration. Toggle the S1 from position 1to position 3 and back approximately 5 times to enter into compass calibration mode. In Naza-M mode, the S1 switch is used to switch between control modes and enter compass calibration.



### ----·-·-----····-·····-·--·-----·······--- S2 is used to record a Home point manually. After a Home point has been recorded automatically, flipping S2 from position 1to position 3 and back 5times (or more) rapidly will move the Home point to the Phantom's current location. In addition, you can enable Dynamic Home Point feature in DJI VISION App. In Naza-M working mode, S2 is be used for IOC.Assembly and Use 

## Lb, •In 'Readyto Fly' mode, the Phantom will hoverwhen all sticks are released. • In 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the Phantom will lock its altitude but will not have horizontal positioning. 

### 5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and Receiver A 5.8G receiver is built in to the Phantom 2 Vision+. Its link button and indicator are located on the underside of the phantom, as shown in Figure 26. The Remote Controller and the receiver are paired before delivery. Only use this button if you have replaced your Remote Controller or receiver. Linking Procedures (1) Power off the Remote Controller, power on the aircraft. You will see the link indicator blinking red. (2) Press the link button with a thin object and hold until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release the link button. (3) Power on the Remote Controller. Link indicator will switch off, showing that a link has been successfully established.

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As power levels vary between regulators, the Phantom Remote Controller's poweroutput can be adjusted by twisting the CE/FCC Control Knob (Figure 27) on the back ofthe Remote Controller using aflathead screwdriver. For CE compliance, set the Remote Controllerto CE with afull counterclockwise turn. For FCC compliance, set the Remote Controllerto FCC with afull clockwise turn. Be sure to follow relevant local regulations. Compliance can be configured using the PHANTOM RC Assistant. Select CE compliance version in Assistantto set it, or do the same with FCC compliance version.

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controller range of 400 meters in open spaces due to power limitations. • FCC compliant devices have an effective range of

800 meters in open spaces. • Watch your flight distance as the Phantom 2

Vision+ will enter Failsafe mode (auto-landing or go home and land) if it flies beyond the relevant range limits.
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### The Phantom 2Vision+ Range Extender is awireless communication device that operates within the 2.4 GHz frequency band. It is used to extending the effective range of communication between a Smartphone and the Phantom 2Vision+. In an open, unobstructed area, the transmission distance can reach up to 700 meters. This can be reduced by trees, buildings and other sources of the same frequency. Before every flight, it is suggested that you ensure the Range Extender is functioning properly; otherwise communication issues between the mobile device and the Phantom 2 Vision+ may occur. Each Range Extender has a unique MAC address and network name (SSID), details of which are printed on the label as 'Phantom_XXXXXX'. The 'XXXXXX' represents the last 6 letters or numbers of the MAC address for the Range Extender. This can be renamed in the DJI VISION App. 

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## ,& If the power indicator is a solid red light, the Ranger Extender may stop working at any moment. Land and recharge as soon as possible. Binding Reset Button When the Binding Reset Button is pressed, it will reset and restart the Range Extender. You will need to bind it with the Phantom 2 Vision+ again to recreate its Wi-Fi network. Failure to do so will cause the DJI VISION App to fail to connect with the camera. 

### 6.2 Using Range Extender Charging the Range Extender Charge the Range Extender by connecting the charging port to a power supply device such as a PC or a USB charger using a Micro-USB cable. Make sure to charge the Range Extender completely before using it for the first time. This takes 

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## ,& Make sure the Range Extender has enough power before each use.Assembly and Use Powering on the Range Extender (1) Flick the power switch to the ON position. (2) Wait for approximately 30 seconds. The Wi-Fi signal indicator will blink green indicating the Range Extender is communicating properly. (3) Keep the Range Extender facing the aircraft during flight forthe best communication link. 

# & Poweroffthe Range Extender after every flight to avoid discharging the battery. Checking the Battery Level The battery level of the Range Extender can be checked in the camera page of the DJI VISION App as shown below. When the battery level dropsto 20% or lower, the battery level icon will go red as a charging reminder.
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# m and you will be asked to enter the last six characters of your MAC address on the Range Extender to confirm the change. The MAC address can befound on the sticker on your Range Extender. Ifyour MAC address is 60:60:1F:60:41:E7, then enter 6041E7. (3) Tap "OK" to confirm the change. The Range Extender will automatically restart and theApp will return to the settings page. Approximately 30 seconds later, the new network name can be found in the Wi-Fi list of your mobile device. Select and connectthe renamed networkto use the DJI VISION App.


### 6.4 Binding the Phantom 2Vision+ and Range Extender If the connection between the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the Range Extender fails, or one of them needs to be repaired or replaced, a camera and Range Extender binding will need to be performed through the DJI VISION App.

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# "' Assembly and Use (1) Power on the camera and Range Extender. (2) Approximately 30 seconds later, press the Binding Reset Button on the Range Extenderwith a pin until the SYSTEM Indicatorturns off. The Range Extenderwill then restart automatically. (3) Approximately 30 seconds later, the SYSTEM Indicatorwill start to blink green, indicating that the Range Extender is ready for binding. (4) Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device then select "Phantom_XXXXXX" the (SSIDof your Range Extender) from theWi-Fi network list. (5) Run the DJI VISION App then tap 

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Download DJI VISIONApp Download and install the DJI VISION App. Choose one ofthe download methods below. Search "DJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version. Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions forAndroid version.

iOS6.1 or above Android 4.0 or above

### Assembly and Use Supported mobile devices iOS (iOS6.1 or above) Recommended: iPhone4S, iPhone5, iPhone5S, iPhone5C,iPhone6, iPhone6 Plus, iPod Touch4, iPod Touch5; Available but not recommended: iPad3, iPad4, iPad mini, iPad Air. Android (4.0 or above): Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or mobile devices of similar configuration. 

# ECJ DJI continues to support many mobile devices and any information from users are welcome. Please send any questions or queries to the following mailbox: phantom2vision@dji.com. 

## ,& The DJI website is regularly updated. Check back often for latestApp updates.


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### 8.1 Connecting Procedures Followthese instructions to connect a mobile device to the Phantom 2Vision+ camera. (1) Power on the Remote Controller and the Range Extender. (2) Power on the Phantom 2 Vision+. (3) Enable the Wi-Fi on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and then select "Phantom_XXXXXX" from theWiFi network list (Figure45). (4) Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device. When the Wi-Fi Computer Connection status on the App main menu goes green, the connection is good (Figure46). (5) Tap the "CAMERA" icon and the DJI VISION App will begin a live camera preview (Figure47). This means everything is functioning normally.

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# Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to carry out the tasks in the Phantom Pilot Training Guide to prepare for more complex flight maneuvers and learn to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

### Flight Environment Requirements (1) Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding category 4, snow, rain and smog. (2) Fly in open fields as high buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy ofthe onboard compass. (3) Keep the Phantom away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies ofwater when in flight. (4) Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations or radio transmission towers. (5) The Phantom cannot operate within the polar areas. (6) Do not fly the aircraftwithin no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. 

### Preflight Checklist (1) Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charged. (2) Propellers are mounted correctly. (3) Gimbal clamp has been removed. (4) Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn. (5) Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly. (6) Camera lens cap has been removed. (7) Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. (8) Gimbal is functioning as normal. (9) Motors can start and are functioning as normal. (10) DJI VISION App can connect to the camera.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poorflight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

# 0 •DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. • DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. • DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

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### 1.2 When to Recalibrate (1) When compass data is abnormal, the rear LED flight indicatorwill blink red and yellow. (2) Flying in different location to last flight. · (3) Mechanical structure ofthe Phantom has changed, i.e. changed mounting position ofthe compass. (4) Severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom does notfly in straight lines.



### 2.1 Starting Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously.



### 2.2 Stopping Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Figure 49 Method 1: When the Phantom has landed, push the throttle down, then conduct CSC. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 

### 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. Motors will stop after 

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## esc during normal flight. This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to drop without control. :.\): • Conductthe CSC as neatly as you can. Release the sticks once motors starVstop. • Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stickwill lock into place and the aircraft will descend steadily. Push the throttle stick upward to release throttle lock.



### 3.1Take off/Landing Procedures (1) Place the Phantom 2Vision+ on open flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. (2) Power on the Remote Controller and Range Extender, then the Smart Flight Battery. (3) Launch the DJI VISION App and start bind itwith your smartphone then enterthe camera preview page. ( 4) Wait until the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks green. This means it has initialized and is Readyto Ry. If itflashes yellow,

it is in Readyto Ry (non-GPS) mode and will require more careful flight. Execute the CSC command to start motors. (5) Push the throttle up slowly to take off. Referto Remote Controller Operation (Page 18) for more details. (6) Shoot photos and videos using the DJI VISION App. Refer to DJI VISION App Usage (Page 32) for more details. (7) To land, hover over a level surtace and gently pull down on the throttle gentlyto descend. (8) After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the motors stop. (9) Turn offthe smart battery, Range Extender and Remote Controller.Flight 

# & • When the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. Refer to Failsafe Function(Page 27) for details. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during

flight. Referto the Low Battery Level Warning Function(Page 28) for details. • View tutorials about flightfor more flight information:www.dji.com/phantorn2visionplus/training. • Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be

very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

### 3.2 Video Suggestions and lips (1) Work through the check list before each flight. (2) Set the gimbal working mode to Stabilized. (3) Aim to shoot when flying in Ready to Fly only. (4) Always fly in good weather, such as sunny orwindless days. (5) Change camera settings to suityou. These include FOV, photo format and exposure compensation. (6) Take flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. (7) Push the sticks gentlyto make aircraft movements stable and smooth.



# ffi Home Point: When the Phantom enters 'Ready to Fly' from the 'Ready to Fly status (non-GPS)', the GPS coordinates will be recorded and set as the home point. •When Remote Controller signal is lost, the aircraft will return to the recorded home point coordinates and land. • Home point coordinates are used to calculate the horizontal distance ofthe aircraft (shown as "Distance" on the

GUI ofthe DJI VISION App). •After successfully record the home point, rear LED flight indicators blinkfast green. Dynamic Home Point: The Home point will be reset to position of the mobile device at specific time intervals. • Enable dynamic home point in DJI Vision app or Phantom 

### 2 Assistant. • Dynamic home point is only available to the GPS-enabled mobile device. Turn on GPS and data service to

obtain higher accuracy of the mobile device position. • Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home point that is different from the takeoff point. 

### 4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? (1) The Remote Controller is powered off. (2) The Phantom has flown out of effective remote controller range. (3) The signal between the Remote Controller and the Phantom has been blocked. (4) There is interference causing asignal problem with the Remote Controller. 

### 4.2 Failsafe Procedure Initiating the Failsafe mode from different flying statuses will results in different landing processes. Readyto Fly(non-GPS)- Automatic landing The Right Control Systemwill keep lhe aircraft levelduring descentand landing. Itmaybe driftduring lhe descentand landing process. Ready to Fly- Automatic go home and land The Flight Control System will automatically control the aircraftto fly backto the home point and land.

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detected for more than 20 seconds. • When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if the remote

controller signal is recovered. •Aircraft cannot navigate around vertical obstacles on its return home course during Failsafe. However, you can set

return home altitude value in Phantom Assistantto avoid hitting vertical obstacles through DJI Phantom Assistant. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the Remote Controllerfrom top to bottom 5times or more will reset the current aircraft position as a new home point. Rear LED flight indicators will blink green rapidlywhen successful. Failsafe on the DJI VISION App The DJI VISION App will provide information during Failsafe.

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### reflect estimated remaining flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status. When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hoverthe aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. 

# & When these warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back to the Home point or land to avoid losing power during flight. 

### Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI VISION App Battery level warnings will show on the camera page of the DJI VISION App when the battery level is low. (1) A red lightwill flash along the edges of the app screen. (2) Audible alarm. Make sure sound is turned on and volume is turned up on your mobile device. (3) The aircraft battery icon will turn red.

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All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height, distance limits and No Fly Zones. In Readyto Fly mode, height, distance limits and No FlyZones work together to manageflight. In Readyto Fly (non-GPS) status, only height limits work and flights cannot go higherthan 120m. 

# ffi Default parameters in Assistant are compliantwithin the definitions ofclass G ruled by ICAO. (Referto Airspace Definition to get more details). As each country has its own rules, make sure to configure these parameters to comply with these rules before flying. 

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### Radius Limits Max Height & Radius limits flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant (Figure

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automatically.



### 6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji. com/fly-safe/category-me. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas includes smaller airports.Flight CategoryASafetyZone (1) The category A "safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a range of "restricted-altitude zones". Flight is prevented in the "no-flyzone" but can continue with height restrictions in the restricted-altitude zone. (2) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. (3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum altitude going from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120m) at 5 miles (8 km). (4) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app. Category BSafety Zone (1) Category B "safety zone" is comprised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning zone". (2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone". (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1 Km) of this zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Vision app.

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Motors will not start. If the Phantom enters the restricted area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode but Ready to Fly mode activates, the Phantom will automatically descend to land then stop its motors after landing. If the Phantom enters a restricted area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will descend to asafe altitude and hover 15 feet belowthe safe altitude. Warning: You are in a No-flyzone, automatic landing has begun. (Ifyou are within 1.5 mile radius) Warning: You are in arestricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. (If you are between the range of 1.5 mile and 5mile radius) Warning: You are in arestricted zone. Maxflight height restricted to between 10.5m and 120m.
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### 6.4 Disclaimer Please ensure that you are up to date with international and domestic airspace rules and regulations before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violating or disregarding other applicable local laws, administrative rules and social habits thereof. 

# DJI VISION App Usage The DJI VISION App controls the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera including capture, recording, settings and pitch angle. 

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be interrupted. It's recommended to ignore the call and pay attention to your flight.DJI VISION App Usage



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### [1] Return ICI-Returnto the preview page 

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# Lt. In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch indicator is inside the grey area, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator reaches the boundaryofthe grey area. pitch gestures will control the camera's pitch speed at aconstant rate. () 

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### FlightAttitude and Radar Function Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the Phantom 2Vision+ is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) Pitching ofthe boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. (4) An orange circle around the radar indicates thatthe dynamic home point is notavailable. A green circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is available and a new home point has been set. Figure 

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Tap flight attitude icon to turn on the radar function. Home in the center of the radar and the red icon indicates the Phantom 2Vision+'s current heading, direction, and approximate distance from home. Tap flight attitude icon again to disablethe radar.The current longitude and latitude ofthe aircraft is displayed on the bottom of the radar.

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## Lt, • By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point recorded by the Phantom 2 Vision+. Tap the center of the radar to switch the centerto your mobile device's current location. • If your mobile device contains a compass, the top portion of the Radar is the direction you are pointing. If

not, the radar will be oriented due north. • Distance units are metric in Figure 69 and Figure 70. Users can switch the unitto imperial in the settings page. 

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### ~: Distance value will show as N/A ifthe Phantom 2Vision+ is not in "Ready to Fly" mode. 

### [5] Wi-Fi Signal Strength Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is working normally. The connection between the camera and mobile device may fail if Wi-Fi signal strength is low. Refer to Phantom 2 Vision+ CONNECTION BROKEN for more information. 

### [6] Flight Battery Level Show current flight battery level. When battery level is low and the battery icon turns red it is recommended to fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible. Please refer to Low Battery Level Warning Function (Page 28) to get more details. 

### [7] Aircraft GPS Status GPS status icon display the number of satellites found by the aircraft. The icon is highlighted when more than 6 satellites are found, allowthe Phantom to fly in "Readyto Fly" mode. 

### [8] Micro-SO Card Status Displays Micro-SO Card Status. Icon is highlighted when a valid Micro-SO card is inserted. If there is no Micro-SO card present, it is grayed out. 

### [9] 

### Range Extender Battery Level Shows current battery level of the Range Extender. Referto Checking the Battery Level (Page 21)for more details. 

### [10] Remaining Shots Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current photo size setting and storage capacity of the Micro-SO card. This shows '0' if: (1) Micro-SO card is not inserted. (2) Micro-SO card is full.DJI VISION App Usage {3) Micro-SO card is damaged. {4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken. 

### [11] Shutter Button Tap to take photos. Single capture: press once for a single capture. Continuous capture: press once for 3 or 5captures. Timed capture: press once to begin atimed capture, press again to stop.



# '\j: •Shutter button is disabled during video recording. • Capture modes can be reconfigured in camera settings; referto the Camera Settings {Page35). 

### [12] Video Recording Button Start and stop video recording. Tap once to start recording. A red dot will blink to indicate recording is in progress and atime code will appear in the top right cornerofthe preview screen. Press again to stop recording. 

### [13] Camera Settings Tapto open the camera settings menu, referto CameraSettings {Page 35). 

### [14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters Tap to hide flight parameters. Tap again to show.

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### [12] Format Micro-SO Card Format the Micro-so card. All data stored in the Micro-SD card will be lost after formatting. Remember to backup before formatting.

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### ~ SD Card album is accessible when the mobile device is connected to Phantom 2Vision+ Wi-Fi. 

### 4.1 SD Card Album Pictures stored in the camera are presented using Thumbnails. Tap the corresponding thumbnail to view the picture. [1] Photos and videos are listed and grouped by date. [2] All photos and videos that have been synced to your mobile device are marked with 

### (3. [3] Tap any thumbnail for single view mode. Tap a Photo thumbnail that hasn't been synchronized to the mobile device to view the photo. Swipe left or right to view the previous or next photo. Tap on a video thumbnail to play it and view the video length. A progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap 

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# H button to enter multiple synchronization mode (as shown in the following diagram). Tap thumbnails to select photos or videos to synchronize to your mobile device (selected thumbnails are marked with a tick). Select one or more groups to be synchronized by checking the box before the group, then tap

# a to start synchronizing. During the synchronization process, users can tap

# a to cancel synchronization. Photos and videos that have been synchronized to the mobile device will remain. 

# Lt, Some mobile devices cannot supportthe synchronization of 1080i60video files.

Selc.;ct a group

Figure 80 Figure 81 [5] Tap "Cancel" or "Finished" to exit multiple synchronization mode and return to the SD Card page. Connect camera data port to a PC via a Micro-USB cable to copy photos or videos on the SD card album from the Micro-SO card to the PC conveniently. 

### 4.2 Mobile Device PhotoAlbum

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Figure 83 [1] Browse all synchronized photos and videos in the album. Tap to view selected photos orvideos. [2] Photos and videos are displayed using thumbnails and sorted by capture time. [3] Pictures and videos are sorted by captured/recorded geo-tagged locations. 

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### [4] Tap any thumbnail for single view; you can slide left or rightto viewthe previous or next photo. Tap avideo thumbnail

to play a single video. 

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### [1] ToolbarAuto Hide

Slide the switch from leftto rightto enable this function. Toolbarwill auto hide on the camera page.

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### Camera Settings Display Stop Recording: Enabled: Stop recording if the Wi-Fi connection between the mobile device and the camera breaks while the camera is recording. Disabled: Keeps recording if the Wi-Fi connection between the mobile device and the camera breaks while the camera is recording. Select the state the camera will enter in the event of a Wi-Fi Connection break between the mobile device and the camera. Use this function to ensure your recording is uninterrupted during the flight.

iOS users will see an enabled item display in the camera settings toolbar and disabled items will be hidden. This feature is not available on Android. 

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### [5] Parameter Unit Select imperial or metric units of measurement. 

### [6] Ground Station Slide to the rightto enable ground station feature. 

### [7] Compass Calibration

Tap to calibrate the compass. Do not calibrate the compass during flight. 

### [8] Low BatteryAuto Go Home Enable or disable auto go home feature when battery is low. 

### [9] Dynamic Home Point When activated, the Home point will be reset to your current position at specific time intervals. The aircraft will return to the latest Home point as required. 

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# OJ Current RTH Altitude Default RTH altitude set to 20m. Raising the RTH altitude above 120m is not recommended. 

### [11] Battery History Info Showthe battery historywarning records. 

### [12] GPS Signal Notice If enabled, the DJI VISION App will display a popup tip when attempting to takeoff without asufficient GPS signal. 

### [13] FPV Mode Switched on, the gimbal will work in FPV mode. Switched off, the gimbal will work in Stabilize mode. 

### [21] Find My PHANTOM 2 VISION DJI VISION App Usage 

### [14] Rotation Lock The user interface of the DJI VISION App will rotate if rotation lock is enabled (for iOS device only). 

### [15] Low Battery Warning If enabled, an alarm will sound when the battery level is too low. 

# & We recommended adjusting the mobile device volume to the highest level. 

### [16] Tutorial Hints and Tips 

### [17] Clear News Cache Tap to flush news cache. 

### [18] Binding In the event that camera and Range Extender binding is lost or an item has been repaired or replaced, binding must be performed using the DJI VISION App. Refer to Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and Range Extender(Page 21) fordetails. 

### [19] Rename Range ExtenderSSID Tap to rename the SSID of the Range Extender. Refer to Rename Range Extender SSID (Page 21) for details. 

### [20] Upgrade Range Extender When upgraded, it is possible to use a mobile device's data network to access internet functions while connected to the Phantom. This feature is not available on Android.

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### [22] Account Tap to see user account information. Figure 98 

### [23] Rate Tap to rate the DJI VISION App. Internet access required. :.\): Android App does not include rating. 

### [24] About Tap to see the currentversion of the DJI VISION App and contact information. (/)



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The DJI Vision app features an integrated ground station function. Using it you can create flight missions by placing waypoints and setting waypoint altitude and overall speed. When flight plan has been created, simply tap "GO" and your aircraft will execute the flight mission automatically. You may also abort the flight mission and bring aircraft home by activating "GoHome" feature. 

# & Upgrade Phantom firmware to the latestversion to enable ground station feature. Referto "Firmware Upgrade of the Phantom 2Vision+" (P46) for more information about howto upgrade the firmware. 

### 7.1 Ground Station GUI

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### Figure 99 [1] MODE Modes include Hover: Hovering Waypoint: Mission in progress GoHome: Returning to home point Take off: Taking off Landing: Landing GPS: GPS flight Atti.:Atti.flight Manual: Manual flight [2] Approximated Flight Mission Distance Planned mission distance. To achieve optimum battery performance, max mission distance is 5km(3miles). [3] Speed For flight safety concern, only three gears of flight speed are available. Choose from Fast (8m/ s), Mid(4m/s) and Slow (2m/s) for flight speeds. Estimated 10 minutes flight is achievable when the aircraft travels in "Fast" gear. [4] Wi-Fi Signal Strength

Wi-Fi signal strength display. Referto [5] in "Using the DJI Vision App" for details. [5] Battery Level Battery level display. Refer to [6] in "Using the DJI Vision app" for details. [6] GPS Number of satellites connected. Refer to [7] in "Using the DJI Vision app" for details. [7] Flight Attitude and Radar Attitude and Radar display. Refer to [3] in "Using the DJI Vision app" for details. [8] Flight Parameters Flight information display. Refer to [4] in "Using the DJI Vision app" for details. [9] Back Return to camera GUI. [10] Home Point Locator Locate your Home point. [11] Orientation Lock Unlockto sync map orientation with aircraft movement. [12] Map View Select map view from standard, hybrid or satellite. [13] Waypoint Tap each waypoint to set altitude. [14] Delete Delete current waypoint. [15] Go Home Abort mission, return home and land. [16] Done Hit "Done" then tap "GO" to begin mission. [17] Flight Area The aircraft can fly in this area and return to the home point with the current battery level. This area is dependent on the current state of the aircraft and will be refreshed at specific time intervals.

### 7.2 Using Ground Station Step 1 Launching Ground Station: DJI VISION App Usage

Enable ground station in the Settings section of the DJI Vision app. A disclaimer for Ground Station will appear. Read this thoroughly before using Ground Station.

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Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the ground station map. if Wi-Fi is unavailable, mobile data service is required. Open the DJI Vision app camera GUI and swipe left to launch ground station(see Rgure 101). DJI Vision app cannot connect to your aircraft while it is accessing the Internet. Hence, you may prompt with the warning message such as "Connection to Phantom Failed". This message will not appearwhen your aircraft is re-connected to OJI Vision app. Map data of your current location will load. You can then drag the map to cache nearby areasforfuture use(see Rgure 102).



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**i~:** position (position-1) and the upper left corner in ground station display

## l!liiiJ and wait for the aircraft to enter "Readyto-Ry" mode (LED indicator blinking green) before swiping left into ground station. Tap on the map to place awaypoint. You can place up to 16 waypoints including the Home point. Waypoints cannot be placed beyond 500m from the Home point or inside No WaypointAreas.

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• A circle on the map, as shown in Figure t04, indicates a restricted, No Waypoint area. Waypoints cannot be

placed in this area. For more information, referto "6.2 Right Restriction of Restricted Areas (P30)". • To achieve the optimal video transmission quality, the aircraft is set to operate within a 5obm-radius area from

Home point. Tap on a waypoint to open a waypoint properties window. Slide the white dot right to adjust waypoint altitude. The default altitude is set to 98 feet (30 m) and can be adjusted from 0 to 650 feet (200 m). Tap "OK" to save waypoint settings. To delete currentwaypoint, tap

## 1\!lJ. Modify longitude and latitude value using the input box.

Step 3 Preview a Mission: Tap "Done" to preview the mission when all waypoints are set. A prompt similarto the one below will appear. This prompt lists all waypoints and their altitudes. The aircraft will fly to each waypoint listed. If there is a difference in altitude between waypoints, the aircraft will adjust its altitude as 

## aflies between points. When ready, tap "GO" to begin mission. 

# & Aircraft reacts differentlyto the "GO" command: • If aircraft is on the ground, the a·lrcraft takes off automatically and ascend 16 feet (5m) then fly to the first

waypoint. •Ifaircraft is in the air, the aircraftflies to the first waypoint. Step 4 Executing Flight Mission The aircraft flies to each waypoint in numerical order. As it flies, swipe back into the DJI Vision app camera GUI to control camera tilt and capture photos or video. Tap 

# Illto pause the mission during the flight, and aircraft will then start hovering. Tap

# a to resume mission. Ifyou wish to regain control of the aircraft, toggle the S1 switch on remote controller

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## (ii\C (Position-S) to discontinue the current mission. Step 5 Landing When all waypoints have been visited, the aircraft will return to its Home point and hover. Regain control of the aircraft and land it manually. You may also tap

## l!lil button to initiate "Go Home" procedure. Aircraft will abort current mission, return to Home point and auto land. When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude. Users can startthe motors to take off immediately afterthe motors have stopped following auto landing.

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# I MAC Assistant For better use ofthe Phantom 2Vision+, Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant and Phantom RC Assistant are required. Both run on Windows or Mac OS Xoperating systems.



### 1.1 Installing and Running on Windows (1) Download the driver installer and Assistant installer (.EXE) from the Phantom 2Vision+ download page. (2) Connect the Phantom 2 Vision+ to a PC using a Micro-USB cable. (3) Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. (4) Run the Assistant installer and followthe prompts to finish installation. (5) Double click the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon on your desktop to launch Assistant. 

# Lfl. Supports Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit). 

### 1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X (1) Download the Assistant installer (.DMG) format from the Phantom 2 Vision+ download page. (2) Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

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### 109 (4) Locate the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon in Finder, press Control then click the icon (or right-click the icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, then click Open in the prompt dialog boxto launch. (5) After the first successful launch, double click the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon as normal to launch using Finder or Launchpad.

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The Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant is used to configure the flight control system and upgrade firmware. The Phantom RC Assistant is used to configure the Remote Controller and upgrade its firmware. 

### 2.1 Using the Phantom 2 Vision+Assistant

Fi9ure '1'11 (1) Power on the PC and the Phantom 2 Vision+. Connect the Phantom 2 Vision+ to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. (2) Run Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant and wait for the Phantom 2 Vision+ to connect. Watch the indicators

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working mode, all parameters will return to factory settings.



### 2.2 Rrmware Upgrade ofthe Phantom 2Vision+ (1) Click [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latestversion. If not, click links to upgrade. (2) Wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the Phantorn 2 Vision+ after 5 seconds. Once complete, firmware is up to date.**~Ml"!~.l'** .. '!SK»H•

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Ifthis happens, repeat the above procedures. 

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## 2.3 Using the Phantom RC Assistant Use the Phantom 2Vision+ Assistant to install PHANTOM RC Assistant on your Windows PC or Mac. and then follow the below steps to configure the Remote Controller.

Figure 114 (1) Turn off the Remote Controller and find its Micro-USB slot. (2) Power on PC and Remote Controller then connect Remote Controller to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. (3) Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the Remote Controller to connect to Assistant. Watch the indicators



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If the Remote Controller stick(s) mid-point margin of error is too big, the motors will fail to start when you execute the CSC and the Phantom wilt nottake off. The below are some possible fixes forthis. (1) One of the Remote Controller's stick positions (except the throttle stick) is not centered when powering on the Phantom 2Vision+. Solution: Place all Remote Controller sticks at their mid-point positions and then power cycle the Phantom 2Vision+ to re-record the mid-point. (2) The Remote Controller sticks have been trimmed, leading to a deviation in the mid-point position. Solution: Use Assistant to perform a Remote Controller calibration. a) Connect to Assistant. tap Basic -> RC -> Command Sticks Calibration and push all Remote Controller sticks

through their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its outermost position. b) Power cycle the Phantom 2Vision+. Power cycling is required. c) Re-attempt Remote Controller calibration in Assistant. Ifthe above solutions do not solve your issue, please send your Remote Controllerto DJI Customer service for repair. 

### 3.2 Howto restore avideo file if power isturned off during a recording session? Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SD card back into the camera. Power cycle the camera and wait about 30 seconds for the video file to be restored. 

### 3.3 Failure to acquire the SSID. Solution: Double check whether both the camera and Range Extender are powered on and the power switch of the camera is switched to "Wi-Fi ON." 

### 3.4 What to do if Phantom 2Vision+ is out of sight and the Wi-Fi connections is lost? Solution: Turn off the Remote Controller to trigger the Failsafe mode and the aircraft will start to fly back, descend, and land atthe Home point. Please make sure there are no obstacles between the Phantom and the home point and that you are familiarwith the procedure for regaining control. 

### 3.5 Wi-Fi connection fails all the time. Solution: Double checkthe current Wi-Fi connection status of the mobile device. The mobile device may be connecting to otherWi-Fi networks after a connection breaks with the Phantom 2Vision+. 

### 3.6 Files fail to synchronize. Solution: Video files that are too large (file sizes close to 4GB) cannot be synchronized to the mobile device. Some mobile devices do not support the synchronization ofthe 1 080i60 video files.Appendix 

### 3.7 iOSAlbums fail to synchronize. Solution: Reset the settings of your mobile device as illustrated below. Enable the Settings -> Private -> Photos -> DJI VISION. Otherwise Albums will fail to synchronize with your mobile device. 

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### 3.9 SomeAndroid devices have aproblem connecting to the Phantom 2Vision+ Wi-R Extender. Solution: Some Android devices do not allowfor both aWi-Fi connection and a mobile data connection at the same time. When trying to connect to the Phantom 2Vision+ Wi-Fi network, most devices will check whether an Internet connection has a certain Wi-Fi setting enabled, e.g. Auto network switch or Test for Internet connection. If no Internet connection is found because the Phantom 2 Vision+ creates a non-routable connection it will drop the Phantom 2 Vision+ WiFi network connection and scan for the next available connection. Example: For the Samsung Note 3, carry out the following procedures to solve this issue. Tap Settings -> Wi-Fi, and then tap the "Menu" button. Select "Advanced" then uncheckthe "Auto network switch". You might see awarning that indicates the Internet connection is unstable this message can be ignored. 

### 3.10App tips for mobile devices. Solution: If using the App on multiple mobile devices turn offthe App on the first mobile devicethen turn it on the second one to ensure normal functions on the second mobile device. 

### 3.11 Howto land the aircraft more smoothly? Solution: First pull the throttle stick position down to lowerthan 5%, then execute the

## esc command to stop the motors. 

### 3.12 Why isthe discharge time of a battery notzero when unused? Solution: A battery aging test is performed prior to delivery which affects the discharge time of the new battery. This is why the dischargetime of a new battery is not zero. The battery is okay to use. 

### 3.13 Do Ineed extra hardware to utilize ground station? Solution: No extra hardware is required. 

### 3.14 Does ground station support caching map data offline? Solution: Yes, user can cache map data in ground station for future use. 

### 3.15 What if Iaccidently exit DJI Vision App in ground station mode? If OJI Vision App is closed when aircraft is executing flight mission, aircraftcontinues with the remaining flight mission. If DJJ Vision App is closed and failed to re-connectwith aircraft within 

### i minute, aircraft returns home point automatically.The content is subjectto change. 

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# Appendix B

Protocals and Controls Safety Guidelines Manual

RogerDuffell • 1416

# ArblayPlace • Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 

# Phone: 770.560.1826 • 

# Fax: 770.454.0038 

# Section 333

# PetitionforExemption -AppendixB Page 1 of2

# Protocols and Controls & Safety Guidelines Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost considerationfor aerial videos and photography. As such, safetyprotocols and controls mustbe implementedthrough pre-flight preparation and during flight. Pre-Flight Protocol:

• Checkbatteries to insure fully charged and ready for use, as well as inspectbatteries for damage or leakage thatmay affectproper operation. • Inspectpropellers for cracks, chips or damage that may cause sudden loss ofpropulsion or unmanageable/uncontrolled flight. • Monitor AWOS reports and forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions thatmy impactflight. • Consult current sectional charts for operational areahazards and limitations. • Verify signal onmy aviation frequency transceiver and monitorthe local CT AF for any active air traffic. • Check for any NOTAMs relatedto area ofactivity. • Post warning sign(s)/stand(s) "AttentionAerial Photography In Progress- Remain Back 50 Feet", and "Do not talkto or engage pilot or spotter". Flight Protocol:

• Takeoffand land from same location. • Spotterto remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles. • Spotterto not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distractthe remote control pilotrestrict flight to minimal elevation sufficientto acquire desired results. • Remainedfocused on UAS and prepared for emergency failsafe landing at all times. • Monitorbattery life to insure ample time for safe controlled landing. • Land UAS and shut downpropulsionimmediately following landing. Post Flight Protocol:

• Remove Batteryto prevent accidental activation ofpropulsion system. • Secure UAS inits case. • Remove all signs from public access area. Emergency Landing Protocol in event ofthe following:

• Manned aircraft is heard or seen invicinity offlight. • There is a public gathering within established safety boundary wanting to observe flight. • Pilot is being distracted from focusing onflight and safety. • Sudden change inweather (wind bursts). • Birds enterinto proximity offlight. • Spotterdetects any unsafe environment issue.

RogerDuffell • 1416

# ArblayPlace • Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 

# Phone: 770.560.1826 • 

# Fax: 770.454.0038 

# Section 333

# PetitionforExemption-AppendixB Page2 of2

# Roger D. Duffell, PhD 1416 Arblay Place ●Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 Phone: 770.560.1826 ●Fax: 770.454.0038

Page 1of5 

# Friday, July 17, 2015
RE: Docket ID: FAA-2015-1067 

# Brenda Robeson, Program Analyst, Airmen and Airspace Rules Division, I, Roger Duffell, am submitting this in response your letter dated July 6th

# , 2015, Request for Additional Information. Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act), and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, I, Roger Duffell, operating a Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipped to conduct aerial photography and survey for various industries, hereby applies for an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below to allow operation of my registered UAS commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) so long as such operations are conducted with and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. The requested exemption would permit I, Roger Duffell, to pursue commercial interests in providing services to consumers interested in aerial data capture using a small advanced UAS in the following areas: • Agricultural Surveying • Analyze Topography Realities • UAS Operator Training • Real Estate Photography • Product Demonstrations • Research and Development UASs are proving to be a viable and feasible method to obtain information of agricultural cropland in determining optimum inputs that result in cost savings to farmers,yield security, and reduce environmental impact of excess fertilizers and chemicals in the soil. The real-time topographical understanding of erosion can also provide land owners with valuable information on a more frequent basis due to the reduced cost, thus reducing or preventing a need for damage control. UASs can provide higher quality imagery in a timelier manner, and at lower costs than current means, thus allowing consumers relief more quickly from disasters. Roof and tower inspections of commercial structures can be done without the risk to humans associated with the associated climbing and subsequent liability. Industries across a broad spectrum welcome the ability to now be proactive with preventative inspections more cost effectively. I, Roger Duffell, stipulate that all commercial interests UAS flights that will occur over private or controlled access property will do so with the property owner's prior consent and knowledge and that only people who have consented or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where photography and videography will take place will be captured. Additionally, I, Roger Duffell, hold a FAA Private Pilot License with Class III Medical Certificate and that any spotters that are not licensed airmen will betrained to understand the proper roles of a spotter, communication procedures, proper visual scan techniques,operations at non-towered airports, and appropriate sections of the Aeronautical Information Manual.

## Roger Duffell ●1416 Arblay Place ●Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 Phone: 770.560.1826 ●Fax: 770.454.0038 Section 333 Petition for Exemption Page2of5 

# I am petitioning for exemption to enable myself to operate a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus multi-rotor equipped with a three-axis gimbaled camera. This UAS weighs less than 3 lbs., has a built- in capability to limit the height it flies above the ground, to limit the radius of the distance it f lies from the operator and to exclude it from Class A, B, C and D airspace including a no fly zone feature. System alsohas the failsafe function of the autopilot system, which means when the communication between the Main Controller and the transmitter is lost; the system will automatically trigger Return to Home and will land safely. The above specifications meet standards listed below, some derived in accordance with the Model Aircraft Operating Standards: • The petitioner will only operate its UAS in line of sight of a pilot and/or spotter and will operate at sites that are a 'sufficient distance' from populated areas within the sterile area described in the operator’s manual. Such operations will insure that the UAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." • When flying UAS within 3 miles of an airport, airport operators will be notified and the operator will give the right of way to avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. • Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 25 minutes. • Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 25 minute limit. • The UAV will be programmed so that it will not be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL. • Minimum crew for each commercial interests operation will consist of the UAS FAA Licensed Pilot and the Spotter. • The UAS PIC's (Pilot in Command) will be an FAA licensed airman holding a FAA Private Pilot and Third Class FAA Medical Certificate. • The UAS operated by the petitioner weighs less than 55 pounds, including the payload (i.e. camera, lens, and gimbal). • The UAS will operate at speeds of no more than 55 knots. Given the small size of the UAS and the restricted sterileenvironment within which it will operate, I feel my UAS operations would adhere to the Reform Act's safety requirements. Additionally, the fact that I, Roger Duffell, holds FAA Pilot certificate, demonstrates that I have a high regard to safe operations with an understanding of FARs, pre-flight inspections, maintenance and repair, operations within airspace, as well as being trained to high safety standards. Under the requested exemption Roger Duffell ensures that all spotters will have completed a small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) education and training program including all applicable regulations and guidance documents; including aeronautical background information such as charts, NOTAMs and Radio Communications Procedures; Human Factors and Crew Resource Management; Basic Small UAS Aerodynamics; Weather factors; Airmanship and Decision-making and Safe Operating Procedures.

## Roger Duffell ●1416 Arblay Place ●Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 Phone: 770.560.1826 ●Fax: 770.454.0038 Section 333 Petition for Exemption Page3of5 

# I, Roger Duffell, request an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation of the UAS N539YQ and any subsequent backup registered UAS of same model. 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) and (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 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. 91.205 (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.215 14 C.F.R. (91.401 - 91.417) 14 CFR Part 21, Airworthiness Certificates This part establishes the procedures for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate. While the FAA continues to work to develop airworthiness standards for Unmanned Aerial Systems, we request an experimental certificate be issued for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus V3, N539YQ, under either or both of the following provisions: 21.191 Experimental certificates. Experimental certificates are issued for the following purposes: (a) Research and development. Testing new aircraft design concepts, new aircraft equipment, new aircraft installations, new aircraft operating techniques, or new uses for aircraft. (b) Showing compliance with regulations. Conducting flight tests and other operations to show compliance with the airworthiness regulations including flights to show compliance for issuance of type and supplemental type certificates, flights to substantiate major design changes,and flights to show compliance with the function and reliability requirements of the regulations. Since the experimental certificate can be used for commercial purposes such as market surveys, sales demonstrations, and customer crew training, we would expect that an experimental certificate would permit my commercial purpose as well. The aircraft will not carry persons or property, will not carry fuel, and will only fly under strict operational requirements. Combined with the UAS light weight, being constructed primarily of carbon fiber and/or plastic, I propose that the UAS will be at least as safe, if not safer, than a conventionally certificated aircraft performing the samemission. If an experimental airworthiness certificate is not appropriate for this application, then we requestan exemption of 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H, and the requirement for airworthiness certificate in general, citing the equivalent level of safety outlined in the previous paragraph. 14 CFR 45.23 Display of marks; general and 14 CFR 45.29 Size of marks. These regulations provide that each aircraft must display "N" and the aircraft's registration number in letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, the aircraft must display the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in letters at least 2 inches high near the entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. The UAS does not have an entrance in which the word "EXPERIMENTAL" can be placed. We can propose to achieve an equivalent level of safety by including the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in the placard on the top of the aircraft, as shown above, where the PIC, VO and others in the vicinity of the aircraft while it is preparing for launch will be able to see the designation.Additionally, we feel that the permanent placard discussed in the previous paragraph will provide the aircraft's registration information at the ground station. Finally, we can display at the ground station a high contrast flag or banner that contains the words "Unmanned Aircraft System Ground Station" in letters 3 inches high or greater. Since the aircraft will operate

## Roger Duffell ●1416 Arblay Place ●Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 Phone: 770.560.1826 ●Fax: 770.454.0038 Section 333 Petition for Exemption Page4 of5 

# within 3/4 NM of the ground station, the banner should be visible to anyonethat observes the aircraft and chooses to investigate its point of origin. 14 CFR 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133 Commercial pilot privileges and limitations. The regulation provides that no person that holds a Private Pilot certificate may act as pilot in Command of an aircraft for compensation or hire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. My proposed operations require that the PIC must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA and since the aircraft cannot carry passengers or property, I feel this will meet the intent of 61.113 Subparagraph (b) even though the intent of this application is to conduct a business. 14 CFR 91.7 Prohibits the Operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 CFR 91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight manual is in the aircraft. I assume that the intent of this requirement is toensure that flight manual information is available to the aircrew while operating the aircraft. I request an exemption to this requirement since the aircraft is not only too small to carry documentation; the documentation would not be available to the crew during flight operations. To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.9, I propose that a current, approved UAS Flight Manual must be available to the crew at the ground station anytime the aircraft is in, or preparing for, flight. 14 CFR 91.109 Flight Instruction. Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests the regulation states that "No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls." The UAS groundbased control station consists of a small hand-held radio transmitter and while it does not offer a second set of "controls", both the student and instructor could operate the single set of controls simultaneously. With both student and instructor having "hands-on" the controls during flight, I feel that this technique meets the intent 91.109 and provides an equivalent level of safety. 14 CFR 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General. The regulation states that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer than 500 feet to any vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the typical mission of the UAS would be photography or survey of persons, vessels, vehicles or structures it would be necessary to operatecloser than 500 feet to the items listed. Operations will only be flown over property or persons where permission has been obtained and careful pre-planning practice has been performed. The aircraft will be operated at a low altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. Therefore we maintain that due to the small size of the UAS, the hazard to persons, vehicles and structures is minimal compared to manned aircraft, which should be considered in granting the exemption. 14 CFR 91.121 Altimeter settings. The regulation requires that aircraft shall maintain cruising altitudes by reference to an altimeter setting available within 100 NM of the aircraft. The UAS will always fly below 400 feet AGL and will not need to maintain cruising altitudes in order to prevent conflict with other aircraft. An Above Ground Level altimeter measurement above the takeoff point is transmitted via radio from the UAS on-boardcomputer to the display screen held by the PIC, providing a constantly updated AGL readout. 14 CFR 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. The regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under day-VFR conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for at least 30 minutes. I feel the

## Roger Duffell ●1416 Arblay Place ●Loganville, Georgia 30052-4140 Phone: 770.560.1826 ●Fax: 770.454.0038 Section 333 Petition for Exemption Page5of5 

# intention of this paragraph is to provide an energy reserve as a safety buffer for delays to landing. The UAS is battery operated and the maximum duration of flight from a single battery charge is 1-30 minutes with a 20% reserve. Since the aircraft will never fly more than 1/2 NMfrom the point of intended landing, a full battery charge at launch will ensure that we meet the reserve energy requirement of this paragraph. I request an exemption to the word "fuel" and ask for an equivalent interpretation withthe word "energy". I also request exemption from the 30 min reserve and ask that my reserve will be to fly themission to the point of intended landing and have at least a 20% battery reserve after that. 14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) Civil aircraft: Certifications required. The regulation provides that an airworthiness certificate, withthe registration number assigned to the aircraft and a registration certificate must be aboard the aircraft. Additionally, subparagraph (b) provides that the airworthiness certificate be "displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew." The UAS is too small to carry documentation, does not have an entrance, and is not capable of carrying passengers or crew. To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.203, I propose that documents deemed appropriate for this aircraft by the FAA will be co- located with the crewat the ground control station and available for inspection upon request. In order to identify the aircraft, I propose that the information found on airworthiness and registration certificates be permanently affixed to the aircraft via placard containing the following information N539YQ plus the word "EXPERIMENTAL" to satisfy the requirement of 14 CFR 45.23. 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401- 91.417) - Maintenance,Preventive Maintenance, Alterations The regulation provides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with part 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 91.409 require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7" after maintenance and inspection. It is my intention that the PIC perform maintenance and inspection ofthe aircraft and "be authorized to approve the aircraft for return to service." The PIC will ensure that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition prior to every flight and in addition, conduct detailed inspections after every two hours of flight. Maintenance performed by the PIC islimited to repairing small cracks, replacing a propeller, checking electrical connectionsand updating software and firmware for the on-board computer. All other maintenance will be performed by the manufacturer or their designated repair facility. The PIC will document work performed in accordance with 91.417. I feelthat due to the size, construction, and simplicity of the aircraft, the PIC can ensure an equivalent level of safety.
I respectfully request a Certificate of Authorization under Section 333 to enable me, Roger Duffell, to operate safe, low-risk commercial UAV operations for the activities stated. I at all times will continue to respect the space and privacy of citizens and property whilst keeping our skies safe. 

# Respectfully Submitted,

Roger Duffell