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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 

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Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor 

Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Attachments 1) F550 Users manual V2.0 

2) Finwing penguin manual 1720 manual 2015 

To Whom It May Concern: 

Enclosed please find a request for amendment to exemption filed under Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 to allow commercial operations of 

unmanned aircraft for aerial data collection. 

I request that you consider this proposed amendment for summary grant based upon my existing 

333 exemption (Exemption No. 11405; Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-0118) for use of additional 

aircraft based upon exemptions previously granted utilizing the same or similar make and model of 

aircraft. This proposed amendment does not impact the conditions, reasons relative to public interest or 

safety as outlined in the original exemption request. 

Should you or your staff have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your time and 

consideration. 

Aircraft to be added 

/~cerely, (; 

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Bryan Cherry 

1. DJI F550 Flamewheel- The Flamewheel is a highly successful, hobby grade multirotor aircraft 

manufactured by DJI in the hexacopter configuration designed to carry aloft a high definition 

camera and other lightweight sensors. Powered by 6 electric motors and a Lithium polymer 

battery. Manufacturer's specifications; 

a. Empty weight - 500 g/1.1 lbs 

b. Maximum Takeoff weight- 2 kg/4.4 lbs 

c. Diagonal span - 550 mm 
2. Finwing Penguin -The Penguin is a highly successful, hobby grade fixed wing aircraft designed 

to carry aloft a high definition camera and other lightweight sensors. Powered by an electric 

motors and a Lithium polymer battery. Manufacturer's specifications; 

a. Wingspan: 1720MM/67.7inch 

b. Length: 1230MM/48.5inch 

c. Wing Area: 36dm/3.9ft2 (Mainwing Area) 

d. Empty Weight: 0.98kg/34.6oz. 

e. Max. flight weight more than 2.4kg/5.2 Lbs 
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Us r Manual 

20.15.05 Revision 
Disclaimer 

Read this disclaimer carefully before using FlameWheel 550. By using this product, you 

hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. FlameWheel 550 

is an excellent multi-rotor. With a good autopilot, it will even offer tremendous flight features 

for low altitude flight working in restricted space. Despite the controller of autopilot operates 

in the safest manner when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend 

customers to remove all propellers, use power supply from R/C system or flight pack battery, 

and keep children away during system calibration and parameter setup. Please respect 

the AMA's National Model Aircraft Safety Code. Please install and use this product in strict 

accordance with the User Manual. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies assume 

no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from using, installing or refitting this 

product improperly, including but not limited to using non-designated accessories. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

OJI FlameWheel is registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., 

appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner 

companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights 

reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior 

written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect 

to the use of the product or information contained herein. 

F550 Profile 

FlameWheel 550 (F550) is a multi-rotor designed for all pilots for fun or AP. With DJI WKM or 

NAZA autopilot system, it can achieve hovering, cruising, even rolling and other flight elements. 

It can be applied for entertainment, aerial photography, FPV and other aero-modeling activities. 

& Product Usage Cautions 

When flying, the fast rotating propellers of FlameWheel 550 will cause serious damage and injury. 

Therefore, please fly with a high safety consciousness. 

1. Keep flying multi- rotor away from objects, such as obstacles, human beings, high- voltage lines and 

so on. 

2. Do not get close to or even touch the working motors and propellers, which will cause serious injury. 

3. Do not over load the multi-rotor. 

4. Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight. 

5. Check whether all parts of multi- rotor are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with old or broken 

parts. 

6. Use DJI parts as much as possible. 

If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact our customer service. 

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Contents 

Disclaimer 2 

F550 Profile 2 

Product Usage Cautions 2 

Contents 3 

In the Box 4 

Tools Needed 5 

Preparing for Mounting 5 

Motor Mounting Description 5 

Propeller Mounting Description 6 

ESC and Motor Wiring Description 6 

Assembly 7 

ESC Sound Description 8 

Specifications 9 
In the Box 

Top Board 550FBT x 1 

Frame Arms 550FAC x 3 

Motors CW x3 

Propeller Pairs x 4 

Screws 550-M3 x 8 x 24 

Propeller Removal Clamp x 1 

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Bottom Board 550FBB >< 1 

Frame Arms 550FAW x 3 

Motors CCW x 3 

ESC X6 

Screws 550-M2.5 x 6 x 36 

Magic Strap 550MSX x 1 

Battery Band 550BBX x 11 

Power Line Pair 550PLP x 1 
Tools Needed 

2.0mm Hex Wrehch 

Screw Glue 

Nylon Cable Tie, Scissors, Diagonal Cutting Pliers 

Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape 

Solderin~r-iron & wires 

Preparing for Mounting 

The size of the assembly hole is shown below. 

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0 

3 

3 

28.2mm 

N 

Q) 

3 

3 

For frame and motors installation. 

For fastening screws. 

For binding devices and wires. 

For fixing receiver, controller and 

other modules. 

For connecting ESGs' power 

cables to bottom board. 

4 x M3 Thread depth 3mm 

16mm 

& • The screw size is M3. Mount the motors using appropriate screws. 

• Note the thread depth and the size of the screws. Using screws that are too long or 

too large may damage the motor. 
FlameWheel 550 User Manual 

Attach the propeller with a silver nut onto the Attach the propeller with a black nut onto the 

counter clockwise motor. clockwise motor (which has an indent on the 

screw). 

Silver nut (9450) 

El'l Lock: Tighten the propeller by rotating 

it in this direction. 

Black nut (9450 cw) 

'b 'l Unlock: Remove the propeller by 

rotating it in this direction. 

1. Please solder each ESC to the power pads on the bottom board as shown in the figure 

below. Make sure that the solder is firmly attached on the power pads and that there is no 

possibility for a short circuit. The power cable is a coaxial power cable. Do not damage the 

protector on the red cable to avoid short circuit. The red core of the coaxial power cable 

is positive, and the shielding layer of the coaxial power cable is negative. Make sure to 

solder them correctly at the proper length (the wires should be just long enough to reach 

the soldering point, face outwards, and should not be bunched up in front of the soldering 

point). 

2. Connect the signal cable to your controller. The orange wire of the signal cable is for the 

control signal; the brown wire of the signal cable is for the GNO. 

3. Connect the motor to the ESC. Test the motor and make sure the rotation direction of each 

motor is correct. If not, switch the position of any two cables that are connecting the motor 

to the ESC to change the rotation direction. 

Power cable 
FlameWheel 550 User Manual 

LD, • Please solder ESCs to power pads on bottom board as the figure shows. 

• Use any insulating method at all soldering spots. Make sure there is no short or 

open circuit. 

• Make sure the side of power pads is upward. 

Assembly 

1. Install the bottom board. Note to install the screws by appropriate force to prevent 

breaking threads. Use adequate screw glue for installing screws. 

2. Install your flight control system and electronic system. 

3. Install ESCs and motors. Make sure the rotation direction of each motor is the same as the 

way in the figure shows. If not, switch any of two wire connections of the incorrect motor to 

change its rotation direction. 

4. Tidy all cables. Make sure all cables are not be cut by the frame boards and propellers. 

Smooth out the boards edge if necessary. 

5. Install the top board. 

6. Install the propellers. Please install the propellers after the flight control system 

configuration procedure. Make sure the rotation direction of propellers are the same as the 

figure shows. Tighten the propeller by rotating it in lock direction. Do not use any thread 

lock. 

Top board 

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ScrewM3x8 ' ' . 1 : A 

Bottom board 
FlameWheel 550 User Manual 

& Note that arms CD® point to the nose of aircraft and arms @@ point to the tail of 

aircraft. It is recommended to choose the same color arms for the same direction. 

See from top, motors on arms ~ rotate counter-clock wise and motors on arms 

®@@ rotate clock wise. 

ESC Sound Description 

Normal Description 

Ready 

Description 

f 1234 

Abnormal 

BBBBBB··· No signal input, or throttle stick is not in the bottom position 

~\): You can instantly tell what the unit' s status is by listening to the sounds emitted from 

the ESC. 

Specifications 

Diagonal Wheelbase 

Frame Weight 

Takeoff Weight 

Max Allowable Current (Persistent) 

Max Allowable Peak Current (3 seconds) 

PWM Input Signal Level 

Signal Frequency 

Battery 

Weight (without cable) 

Weigh (with cable) 

Stator size 

KV 

Weight 

Diameter I Thread Pitch 

Weight (Single) 

8 CQ) 2015 C.J: .AJI ~i1ghts Reserved 

550mm 

478 g 

1200 g,... 2400 g 

20A 

30A 

3.3 VI 5 V Compatible 

30 Hz ~ 450 Hz · 

3 S ~ 4S LiPo 

12.5 g 

27 g 

23X12mm 

960 rpmN 

57 g 

9.4 x 5.0 inch 

13 g 
The content is subject to change. 

Download the latest version from 

http://www.dji.com/producVflame-wheel-arf 

If you have any questions about this document, please contact OJI by 

sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. 

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FINWING PENGUIN 1720 

USER MANUAL 

FINWING TECHNOLOGY 

WWW. FINWINGHOBBY. COM 

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Please read through the manual carefully before installation and flying 

This manual aims to help direct the user on how to build the Penguin RC plane. 

Penguin pilots' feedbacks: the Penguine is easy flying, recommend for FPV beginner 

Please visit the Finwing official website for additional highlighted features, functions, and more. 

Warning: 

1. This model airplane is not a toy, not recommended for children under 14 years old, 

2. Be cautious and prepared while flying this plane as a range of issues could lead to a crash 

including the environment/weather, speed, pilot error, improper building/testing, 

interference or other component failures. 

3. Flying field: Choose an adequate flying space at least 100 meters long/wide and in an unpopulated 

and non-built up area for safe flying. This includes avoiding flying over cities or other populated areas. 

4. Please don't fly this model airplane in bad weather including rainy and/or windy environments. 

5. Remember to unplug your flight/video battery when not in use to avoid any interference to others 

who might be on similar channels. 

6. Please remember switch on the transmitter first before connecting the battery, and disconnect 

the battery first before switching off your transmitter. 

7. Keep away from the propeller when the Penguin is powered as it can be dangerous and could 

lead to injury. Keep the powered plane away from children at all times to avoid any accidents or injury. 

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Fuselage installation 

Please read through this page first before joining halves of the fuselage 

Elevator control surface 

__ Tl1__~ tr<tditional _co_~t_rol hor11J<tyou_t _ 

.................. Control ti"•········· horn has been 

installed under the stabilizer 

New layout" up installed" 

Control horn has been 

installed on the stabilizer 

The purpose of the up installed control horn is to avoid "grass Drag" during landing 

at the grass field, it may need some minor modifications if you like "up installed" 

but ignore this page if you do not need up stalled control horn 

Use hobby knife to elarge the tube slot 

Add glue to install the extension tube 

insert it into position 

cut out a small slot 
Fuselage installation 

Join the two halves of fuselage 

If you have other wiring or modifications to add for the build run those through the 

fuselage and tail-boom before closing the fuselage 

*Note: Double check to ensure all parts are prepared and no parts are missing. 

MAKE SURE to plan where you need glue before you begin! 

Glue the left-half of fuselage, and other reinforcements parts that also need gluing 

where the fuse halves meet. Make sure ample glue is across all points to be connected. 

*Note: All gluing needs to be done at one time so make sure to move quickly 

once starting as glue will dry fast. Gluing should be completed in about 9 minutes. 

*Add a moderate amount of glue to the contact surface. 

Too much glue can cause erosion in the foar:n. 

*Note: Glue don't flow to nut 

Join both halves of fuselage immediately after gluing, press firmly and use clamps 

or other tools like painters tape to secure it until glue has dried. 

Generally with air-drying indoors the glue will set after a 24 hour period . 

*Note 

please find out one wood washer 

size:<D15MM. Thickness:3. OMM 

• 

add a little glue install it to the bottom of the tail-boom 
Vertical stabilizer 

Rudder servo and Servo horn Installation 

*Note 

Wrap tape to secure the connectors as it can prevent 

the connectors from disconnecting when pulling the 

extension cables. 

Cockpit and Canopy 

*Install the control horn with screws to 

secure the servo horn 

*Reinforce rudder joint with pack tape 

*Install servo, (FUS009) 

Push rod and clevis 

Please find out the Camera mount wood base from Airplane package 

installed it as needed 

This is the third generation canopy. 

Adopted new material and it' s much better than the Second generation canopy 

Don' t recommend over-height Big size and Heavy Camera 
Thanks for buying the great Penguin Aircraft. Here is some of the latest update 

on how to building the penguin including some tips from previous penguin owners. 

Thanks for sharing and their efforts, please read it before your building works 

Aileron Aileron Rudder Update#1 

New servo horn (left-3PCS) 

Stainless steel Servo horn 

Vertical stabilizer (Rudder) _Servo&Servo horn installation 
Tips Sharing #1 

Some of Penguin owners preferred to install the servo on the H-wing directly or at the back of 

the fuselages. The Main purpose is to avoid cutting out a hole by the side of the fuselage. 

Another reason is to use as shorter pull rod as possible, this is good to protect the Servo Gear 

Here Shown is the pilot modified his Airplane for ur reference 

Another Penguin owners modified 

it like this for your reference 

*note: 

All the tips displayed here is 

Not the must works to do with your building 

Just sharing information for your reference 

Please do it according to your own prefere 

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Tips Sharing #2 

Use Velcro to secure it 

if you wish fast install and 

uninstall of the cockpit 

(modified it like the AirTitan Ai 

I noticed some flyers installed the 

propeller at wrong direction! 

Bear in mind for most of the Propeller 

the embed words forward ( toward the n 

Outside Coolin 

Wrap tape 

this is the easiest way 

it' s good to further 

reinforce this junction 
Penguin 1720 Power system 

Penguin Power Combo 

*Note: The following instructions are only for Finwing Stock Electronic combo 

(FUP1201 and FUP1205) 

6CH Receiver 

(For Example) 

ESC 

(with bui!Hn BEC) 

Penguin Stock ESC 60A (SBEC output: 5V. 3A) 

Input: 3-4S lipo/Burst Current: ?OA (Less than 10 seconds) 

Penguin Stock ESC 40A (BEC output: SV. 3A) 

Input: 2-3S lipo/Burst Current: 50A (Less than 10 seconds) 

Factory default setting: 

Brake type: Brake off 

Battery: Lipo 

Cut off voltage threshold: 3. OV /60% 

Timing: Auto 

Governor Mode: RPM off 

Acceleration Start up: Soft acceleration 

Lower voltage cut off type: Reduce power 

Throttle calibration setting required for The first time use or changed new transmitter 

*Note: it's possible to cause "lost throttle signal" if no throttle calibration 

ll Switch on Transmitter Power on UBEC Hear - --. Throttle stick to Power on ESC +----+ 

C!)o~ Motor the Maximum Position waiting for a moment Beep Beep 

I I <2-3 Seconds> 

1 

Throttle stick to 

Disconn'ect UBEC and ESC Motor Beep ..... the Minimum Position 

ll f Indicating cell number 

+------+ and signal confirmation 1+------+ ,......, - Reconnect UBEC and ESC Throttle calibration dom C!)o(j) Ready to fly 

I I 

Plese visit FINWINGHOBBY. COM FAQ for detailed introductions and instructions of program 

• 
Airplane ready to fly 

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Insert one of the Wings first 

Insert screw and secure it with nuts 

Use the Velcro hook and loop to stick to the 

fuselage wooden base to hold 

your battery, FPV gear, etc. into place. 

Generally Hook stick to fuselage body 

Insert another Wing 
Please read through the manual carefully before installation and flying 

This manual aims to help direct the user on how to build the Penguin RC plane. 

Penguin pilots' feedbacks: the Penguine is easy flying, recommend for FPV beginner 

Please visit the Finwing official website for additional highlighted features, functions, and more. 

Warning: 

1. This model airplane is not a toy, not recommended for children under 14 years old, 

2. Be cautious and prepared while flying this plane as a range of issues could lead to a crash 

including the environment/weather, speed, pilot error, improper building/testing, 

interference or other component failures. 

3. Flying field: Choose an adequate flying space at least 100 meters long/wide and in an unpopulated 

and non-built up area for safe flying. This includes avoiding flying over cities or other populated areas. 

4. Please don't fly this model airplane in bad weather including rainy and/or windy environments. 

5. Remember to unplug your flight/video battery when not in use to avoid any interference to others 

who might be on similar channels. 

6. Please remember switch on the transmitter first before connecting the battery, and disconnect 

the battery first before switching off your transmitter. 

7. Keep away from the propeller when the Penguin is powered as it can be dangerous and could 

lead to injury. Keep the powered plane away from children at all times to avoid any accidents or injury. 

FINWING TECHNOLOGY 

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