1 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: WNY Aerial Photography, LLC

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL

OPERATION OF A DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW

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Submitted on October 13 , 2015

WNY Aerial Photography, LLC

7415 Behm Rd WEST FALLS, NY 14170 (716) 868

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATION S 3

SUMMARY 4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER 4

BACKGROUND 5

BASIS FOR PETITION 5

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER 6

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION 7

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC SEEKS AND

THE REASON WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC SEEKS THE RELIEF 9

THE REASONS WHY GRAN TING WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 10

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY 12

CONCLUSION 193 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot In Command

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA)

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteor ological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

DJI UAV manufacturer

ESC Electronic speed control

FPV First Person View

LI

- PO Lithium Polymer battery

RCV Radio Controlled vehicle4 SUMMARY

WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 33 3 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for marketing, film sets, re al estate photography, commercials, special events, wedding cinematography, and landscape over certain areas of the United

States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC is owned and operated by an experienced ATP rated pilot with

expertise and knowledge of the airspace system. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will also provide clients with the highest quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and non

profit multimedia projects.

The objective of WN Y AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC’ aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses in a safe and professional manner at all times. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will also provide k nowledge of UAS' and promote safe UAS operations.5 BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Inspire 1 UAS WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS is equipped with four ma in rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS that will be operated by WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47

, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Markings.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby pe titions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a )(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

meets the conditions of FMRA Secti on 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & ( b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance

L og, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privil eges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonst rated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.6 WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in

accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that it will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is compliant with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenanc e Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.

WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS wil l not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which

downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLCs operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within

vis ual line of sight, at or below 5 00 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to S ection

91.121.

Additionally, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that safety will not be affected by opera tion of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 15.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, a ssuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Peti tioner. The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC

7415 BEHM RD WEST FALLS, NY 14170 (716) 868

- 5474

Email: brian.bradac@gmail.com7 B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. from Which WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption.

1. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, Subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the f ollowing, in relevant part:

a. No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

b. A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

— i. The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

ii. The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of

Section 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:

a. Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain th e cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

-- Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

— i. The current reported altimeter setti ng of a station along the route and within 100

n autical miles of the aircraft;

ii. If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station;

iii. In the cas e of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following: (b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR condi tions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to t he first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly afte r that for at least 20 minutes.

5. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, s ubsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have d iscrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or

alteratio n, subsection (a)(1), states the following: (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43. 7 of this chapter [.]8 7. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of thi s section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

-- (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 o f this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). Section 91.417, ent itled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

a. Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of t his section: Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration

and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine,

prope ller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

— i. A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrat or) of the work performed; and

ii. The date of complet ion of the work performed; and

iii. The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for

return to service. Records containing the following information:

1. The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and

each rotor.

2. The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

3. The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

4. The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

5. The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety

directives includ ing, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.

6. Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

b. The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

i. The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of thi s section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

ii. The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and

transferred with the aircraft at the time the ai rcraft is sold.

iii. A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is9 approved for return to service.

C. The Extent Of Relief WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRA PHY, LLC Seeks And The Reason WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks And The Reason WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b). Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medica l certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a priva te pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensatio n or hire. As set forth more fully below, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency re quirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate d istances from people, vessels,

vehicles and structures. Further, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that all flights of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to WNY

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHYS’ business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Extent Of Relief WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks And The Reason WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a). Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil a ircraft airw orthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC to determine that the DJI Inspire 1

UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI In spire 1 Instruction Manual). WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seeks the requested relief bec ause the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate in acco rdance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the

airc raft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks And The Reason WNY

AERIAL PHOTOGR APHY, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.121. Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , which utilize s a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground contr ol station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground l evel (AGL), WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seek s the requested relief

because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS’ s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight.10 Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety wi ll be maintained since the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude info rmation of the UA on the heads

- up display of the

GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks And The Reason WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b). Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements fo r flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15.5 minutes to the f irst point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for a t least 4.5 minutes. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exe mption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the batt ery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or stil l photo flight operations that WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical spe cifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , the DJI

Ins pire 1 operating documents, and WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC proposed operating limitations, ensure that WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA S during daylight h ours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight ru les (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5

minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after

that for at leas t 4.5 minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks And The Reason WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b). Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)( 1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC requests
relief from these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully b elow, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet s the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthine ss certificate. Accordingly, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will use trained techn icians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs usin g the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire

1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Y, LLC will document and

maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

.

D. The Reasons Why Granting WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Request Would Be In

The Public Interest: That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the p resent Petition will further the public interest by allowing WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United

States

. Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, crashes and accidents caused by pilot error and provide significant benefits to the11 economy. Notably, the benefits of WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC propose d operation

of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical

alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtai n aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to p erform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departin g aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire 1

UAS do es not require an airport t o takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photog raphy missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic c ontrol during t he ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficien cy Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS

. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS produce s no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternati ve to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hou r of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs

ar e propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustio n engine. By using the DJI Inspire 1 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS (weighing approximately 2 pounds 14 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, at their maximum gross weights with lengths of 16 inch es and 17.3 inches respectively, widths of 16 inches and 17.7 inches respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typica lly conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will

Benef it The Economy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United States based comp anies, like WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC , to remain competitive and co ntribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel an d the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology i n order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility co mpare d to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , companies such as WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY,

LLC , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy.12 Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire

1 UAS , provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the mann ed aerial acquisition flight operation s that have been conducted for decades, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS would not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be operated only in compl iance with operat ing documents (i.e., WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintena nce Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owne r involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in

accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At L east Equal To That Provided By The Rule

From Which WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY , LLC Seeks Exemption.

1. Re asons Why The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC ’ operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Sectio n 333, and will not require an

airworthiness certifi cate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Secti on 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certificati on and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to user s of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specificall y, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

a. In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec retary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate s afely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332

of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.

b. Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

. - - In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

— i. Which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if a ny, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capa bility, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the

n ational airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

whether a certifi cate of waiver, certifica te of authorization, or airworthiness

certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

c. Requirements for Safe Operation

. - - If the Secretary determin es under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system,

the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this ex emption, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that the DJI13 Inspire 1 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pu rsuant to FMRA Section 333, as

demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS ; (b) the pilot

certification r equirement; and (c) the s pecific operating limitations.

i. The Specific ations Of The DJ I Inspire 1 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe

Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

ii. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS

. The DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Shee t, attached hereto as Appendix A

, set the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS forth

. iii. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable

The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operatio nal Area.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS may be ope rated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided at pages 45

- 50 o f the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual

, attached hereto as Exhibit B

. iv. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Is Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point

Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Na vigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control

Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode ) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 are set forth

at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as

Exhibit B

.

v. The DJI Inspire 1 GCS And It’s Operation. A complete description of th e operation and specifica tions of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight contro l software is provided at pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspir e 1 User Manuals are att ached hereto as

Exhibit B

. vi. Flight Operations Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Are Limited To The Line Of Sight

Of A Certificated Pilot in Co mmand With A Safety Observer. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will only utilize certificated p ilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC ) of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS . Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

vii. Flights Of DJI In spire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursu ant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, WNY AERIAL PHOTOG RAPHY, LLC proposes to commercially operate DJI Inspire 1 UAS for the special purpose of conducting

aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to th e following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption wi ll be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less th an 55 pounds’ maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant.14 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to c onducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 5 00 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL

. 5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the P IC

at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s

FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety ob server (SO) is

not permitted.

7. All operation s must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains

VLOS c apability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitt ed 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

ensu re that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating

documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond ass isting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based

obstacles/obstru ctions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other

instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon

re quest. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant o f exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating docume nts, the conditions and limitat ions contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise , the operator must follow the procedur es as outlined in its operating documents. The ope rator may update or revise its operating documen ts. It is the operator’s responsibility to tr ack such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the gra n t of exemption. If the

operator determin es that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exe mption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s U AS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ens ure that it is in a

condi tion f or safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects

the safe o peration of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary main tenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station

must be included in the preflight inspection. All maint enance an d alterations must be properly docu mented in the aircraft records.15 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the

UA S operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight

cr itical component, must undergo a funct ional test flight. The PIC who

conducts the functional tes t flight must make an entry in the a ircraft

records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered i n the

relevant sections of the operating documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft /component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspectio n, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, i nspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspec tion, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of wor k accompli shed, and the signature of

the authorized perso n returning the UAS to service.

15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all

manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the air craft record of the

cor rective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a

current third

- class medical certificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unles s the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and e mergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances f rom persons, vessels,

vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a

manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the opera tor’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, tr aining operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and ex perience

building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must o perate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accord ance with 14 C.F.R. §

91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at n ight is required, a special request will be made at the FAA offi ce closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not

authorized.

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conduc ted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the ai rport managem ent16 must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute

miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses c ommunications or loses its GPS s ignal, it must return to

a pre

- determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicte d obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind

and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land t he UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organizati on (ATO) issued

Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the
operato r to requ est a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hou rs prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements

in the ATO issued CO A including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemptio n must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and

have identifica tion (N

- Nu mber) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C . Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency s pectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal

Communicat ions Commi ssion (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be

available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents mus t be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operation s and activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any mov ing device or

vehicle.

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all

non participating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehic les, 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 protectio n. If a

situation arises where n onparticipating persons leave such protection and are wit hin 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structur es has17 granted permission and th e PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator traine es or essential persons do n ot present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or c ontrolled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized

repres entative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transg resses the lateral or

vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicab le COA must be reported to the FA A's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80)

within 24 hours. Acc idents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions containe d on the

NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requireme nts Of Section 61. 113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unl ess that PIC has de monstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to sa fely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner

consistent with the ex emption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels , vehicles and structures. Considering WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC ’ proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of privat e pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a

com mercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for WNY

AERIA L PHOTOGRAPHY

, LLC ’ specific proposed flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 1111 0, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, L LC will not

allow any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including e vasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vess els, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a ma nne r consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption).

In addition to the h our requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulatio ns will ensure an equivalent level of safety during WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience t hat was obtained in compliance with applicable18 regulations would ensure safe o perations, stating a s follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of to tal time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10

hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum,

th e flight hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and e xperience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in acc ordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate th e DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with th e exemption, includ ing evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

CONCLUSION WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §

11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and R eform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commerci ally, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain

areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UA S commercially within the

NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC respectfully requests th at the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit WNY AERIAL19 PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Dated: October 13 , 2015 Submitted by WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC20 APPENDIX

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DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WNY AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software en abling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

DJI Inspire 1

1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1 Model

– T600

1.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

1.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

– Ver tical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m

1.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Pitch: 300 0 /s; Yaw: 150 0 /s

1.1.5 Max Tilt Angle

- 35 0

1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s

1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 4m/s

1.1.8 Max Speed

– 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT RECOMMENDED)

1.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 4500m

1.1.10 Max Wind Resis tance

– 10m/s

1.1.11 Max Flight Time

– Approximately 18 minutes

1.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510

1.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345

1.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C)

1.1.15 Dimensions

– 17 1⁄4 ” x 17 3⁄4 ” x 12”

1.2 Gimbal

1.2.1 Model

– ZENMUSE X5

1.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

1.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA

1.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

- ±0.03 0

1.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable

1.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 90 0 to +30 0 ; Pan: ±320 0

1.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

- 125 0 to 45 0 ; Pan: ±330 0

1.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitch: 120 0 /s; Pan: 180 0 /s

1.3 Transmitter

1.3.1 Name

– C1

1.3.2 Operating Frequency

– 5.728

- 5.850GHz; 2.400

- 2.483GHz

1.3.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed)

– 2000m

1.3.4 Output Power

– 9W

1.3.5 Operating Temperature Range

- 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C)

1.3.6 Battery

– 600mAh LiPo 2S

All specifications can be found in the attached user manual or at http://www.dji.com/product/inspire

- 1/spec