UNITED	STATES	OF	AMERICA

DEPARTMENT	OF	TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL	AVIATION	ADMINISTRATION	

WASHINGTON,	DC

IN	THE	MATTER	OF	THE	PETITION	FOR	EXEMPTION	OF:

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	&	DJI	Phantom	3	

UNMANNED	AIRCRAFT	SYSTEMS	PURSUANT	TO	SECTION	333	OF	THE	FAA	

MODERNIZATION	AND	REFORM	ACT	OF	2012	(PUBLIC	LAW	112-95)

Submitted	on	November	28,	2015

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC,	LLC

46728	Doubletree

Canton,	MI	48187

Rahembil@gmail.com

(312)898-4229
TABLE	OF	CONTENTS	

				Page	

GLOSSARY	OF	

ABBREVIATIONS...............................................................................................................................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	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC SEEKS	

EXEMPTION.......................................................7

THE	EXTENT	OF	RELIEF	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC SEEKS	AND	

THE	REASON	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC SEEKS	THE	

RELIEF....................................9	

THE	REASONS	WHY	GRANTING	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC REQUEST	

WOULD	BE	IN	THE	PUBLIC	INTEREST	..................................................................10	

THE	REASONS	WHY	GRANTING	THE	EXEMPTION	WOULD	NOT	

ADVERSELY	AFFECT	SAFETY.......................................................................................12

CONCLUSION.......................................................................................................................................19	
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	Meteorological	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	vehicle
SUMMARY

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC,	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	333	of	the	FAA	Modernization	and	Reform	Act	of	2012	(FMRA).	

This	exemption	will	permit	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC to	operate	an	Unmanned	

Aircraft	System	(UAS)	for	the	commercial	purpose	of	conducting	aerial	video	and	

photography	for	coverage	of	events,	film	sets,	news,	scripted	and	unscripted	

television	sets	and	landscape,	search	and	rescue,	structural	inspections	of	bridges,	

pipelines,	wells,	power	lines,	cell	towers,	agricultural	fields,	enhanced	real	estate	

listings,	and	other	building	or	structural	inspections	over	certain	areas	of	the	United	

States

INTRODUCTION	AND	INTERESTS	OF	THE	PETITIONER

My	name	is	Rah	Embil	of	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC.	I	have	held	an	FAA	Ground	

certificate	since	2008	with	knowledge	of	all	current	FAA	regulations.	I	am	also	

currently	completing	my	Private	Pilot	training.	My	flight	experience	consists	of	PIC	

and	the	maintenance	of	several	Tactical	and	civilian	RPAs	(Remotely	Piloted	

Aircrafts).	I	have	flown	over	2600	hours	as	PIC	of	the	US	Army	RQ	7B,	RQ	5B,	AAI's	

Aerosonde	4.7	and	G	Block	and	Boeing-Insitu	Scaneagle	C	and	D	Block.	I	also	hold	

advanced maintenance	certificate	for	both	the	Scaneagle	and	the	Shiebel	CamCopter	S-100.

The	objective	of	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC is	to	provide	high	quality	imaging	&

filming	for	coverage	of	events,	film	sets,	news,	scripted	and	unscripted	television	

sets	and	landscape,	search	and	rescue,	structural	inspections	of	bridges,	pipelines,	

wells,	power	lines,	cell	towers,	agricultural	fields,	enhanced	real	estate	listings,	and	

other	building	or	structural	inspections.	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC. will	also	

provide	knowledge	of	UAS	and	promote	safe	UAS	operations.

BACKGROUND

Unmanned	Aircraft	Systems:	DJI	Phantom	3,	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs
Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC seeks	an	exemption	to	operate	DJI	systems	for	

compensation	or	hire	within	the	NAS.	The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	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	Phantom	3	

has	a	maximum	gross	weight	of	approximately	2	pounds	14	ounces,	while	having	a	

length of	16	inches	width	of	16	inches,	height	of	8	inches,	and	a	maximum	speed	of	

approximately	29	knots.	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	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1UAs	

are	equipped	with	four	main	rotors;	driven	by	Lithium	Polymer	battery	powered

electric	motors.

The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UAs	that	will	be	operated	by	Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	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,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	petitions	the	Administrator	to	commercially	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3,	DJI	

Inspire	1	UASs	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,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC

operation	of	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	meets	the	conditions	of	FMRA	

Section	333	and	therefore,	will	not	require	an	airworthiness	certificate	in	

accordance	with	14	C.F.R.	Part	21,	Subpart	H.

Accordingly,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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.	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC submits	that	the	requested	relief	is	proper	since	an	

equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	ensured.	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC will	use	

experienced	personnel	or	technicians	to	perform	maintenance,	alterations,	or	

preventive	maintenance	on	the	UASs	using	the	methods,	techniques,	and	practices	

prescribed	in	the	operating	documents	(i.e.,	Monthly	Maintenance	Log,	and	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	Instruction	Manual).	Furthermore,	Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	LLC will	document	and	maintain	all	maintenance	records	for	the	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs.	
Relief	from	certain	requirements	of	Section	61.113(a)	and	(b),	entitled	Private	pilot	

privileges	and	limitations:	Pilot	in	command,	is	requested	by	Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	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	demonstrated,	by	meeting	minimum	flight- hour	and	currency	

requirements,	that	the	PIC	is	able	to	safely	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	

Inspire	1	UASs	in	a	manner	consistent	with	this	exemption,	including	evasive	and	

emergency	maneuvers	and	maintaining appropriate	distances	from	people,	vessels,	

vehicles	and	structures.	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC seeks	relief	from	Section	91.7(a),	entitled	Civil	aircraft	

airworthiness,	because	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	do	not	require	an	

airworthiness	certificate	in	accordance	with	14	C.F.R.	Part	21,	Subpart	H.	As	such,	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC submits	that	he	will	ensure	that	the	DJI	Phantom	3	

and	DJI	Inspire	1UASs	are	in	an	airworthy	condition,	prior	to	every	flight,	by	

determining	that	the	UASs	are	in	compliance	with	the	operating	documents	(i.e.,	

Monthly	Maintenance	Log,	and	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	Instruction	Manual),	

and	that	the	aircraft	are	in	a	condition	for	safe	flight.	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC also	seeks	an	exemption	from the	requirements	of	

Section	91.121,	entitled	Altimeter	Settings,	as	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	

UAs	will	not	have	a	typical	barometric	altimeter	onboard.	However,	altitude	

information	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1UAs	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	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	

LLC operation	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	within	visual	line	of	sight,	

at	or	below	500	feet	AGL,	will	ensure	a	level	of	safety	equivalent	to	Section	91.121.	

Additionally,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC seeks	an	exemption	from	the	

requirements	of	Section	91.151(b),	entitled	Fuel	requirements	for	flight	in	VFR	

conditions.	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC submits	that	safety	will	not	be	affected	by	

operation	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	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,	assuming	normal	cruising	speed,	to	fly	after	that	for	

at	least	4.5	minutes.	

In	accordance with	14	C.F.R.	§	11.81,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC provides	the	

following	information	in	support	of	its	petition	for	exemption:	

A. Name	and	Address	of	the	Petitioner. 

The	name	and	address	of	the	Petitioner	and	point	of	contact	is:

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC
Attn:	Rah Embil

46728	Doubletree

Canton,	MI	48187

(312)-898-4229

Email:	rahembil@gmail.com

B.	The	Specific	Sections	of	14	C.F.R.	from	Which	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC

Seeks	Exemption.

1. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	following,	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. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	the	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	setting	of	a	station	along	the	

route	and	within	100	nautical	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	case	of	an	aircraft	not	equipped	with	a	radio,	the	

elevation	of	the	departure	airport	or	an	appropriate	altimeter	

setting	available	before	departure.

4. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	conditions	unless	

(considering	wind	and	forecast	weather	conditions)	there	is	enough	fuel	to	fly	

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

fly	after	that	for	at least	20	minutes.

5. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	Exemption	From	The	Requirement	

Of	Section	91.405(a).

Section	91.405,	entitled	Maintenance	required,	subsection	(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	discrepancies	repaired	as	

prescribed	in	part	43	of	this	chapter[.]

6. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	Exemption	From	The	Requirements	

Of	Section	91.407(a)

Section	91.407,	entitled	Operation	after	maintenance,	preventive	

maintenance,	rebuilding,	or	alteration,	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	[.]

7. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	this	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	of	this	

chapter;	or	

(2)	An	inspection	for	the	issuance	of	an	airworthiness	certificate	in	

accordance	with	part	21	of	this	chapter.

8. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	Exemption	From	The	Requirements	

Of	Sections	91.417(a)	And	91.417(b). 

Section	91.417,	entitled	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	this	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,	propeller,	rotor,	and	appliance	of	an	aircraft.	The	

records	must	include—

i. A	description	(or	reference	to	data	acceptable	to	the	

Administrator)	of	the	work	performed;	and	

ii. The	date	of	completion	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	including,	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	this	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	aircraft	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	is	

approved	for	return	to	service.	

C.	The	Extent	Of	Relief	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	And	The	Reason	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	The	Relief.	

1. Extent	Of	Relief	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	And	The	

Reason	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	medical	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	private 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	compensation	or	hire.	 As	set	forth	more	fully	below,	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC submits	that	an	equivalent	level	of	

safety	will	be	maintained	because	no	PIC	will	be	allowed	to	operate	

the	DJI	Phantom	3	UAS	or	DJI	Inspire	1	UAS	unless	that	PIC	has	met	

certain	flight-hour	and	currency	requirements,	demonstrating	that	

the	PIC	is	able	to	safely	operate	either	the	DJI	Phantom	3	or	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	distances	

from	people,	vessels,	vehicles	and	structures. Further,	Vesta	

Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC submits	that	all	flights	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	

and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs,	conducted	by	the	PIC	pursuant	to	the	grant	of	

this	Petition:	(1)	will	be	incidental	to	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC '	

business;	and	(2)	will	not	carry	passengers	or	property	for	

compensation	or	hire.	

2. Extent	Of	Relief	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	And	The	

Reason	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	Relief	From	Section	

91.7(a). 

Relief	from	Section	91.7(a)	entitled	Civil	aircraft	airworthiness,	is	

requested	to	the	extent	required	to	allow	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	

LLC to	determine	that	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	are	in	
airworthy	condition	prior	to	every	flight	by	ensuring	that	the	UAS	is	in	

compliance	with	the	operating	documents	(i.e Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	LLC Aerial	Operations	Manual,	Monthly	Maintenance	Log,	

and	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	Instruction	Manual).	Vesta	

Dynamic Solutions,	LLC seeks	the	requested	relief	because	the	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	do	not	require	an	airworthiness	

certificate	in	accordance	with	14	C.F.R.	Part	21,	Subpart	H.	Therefore,	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC will	ensure	that	the	DJI	Phantom	3	

and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	are	in	airworthy	condition	based	upon	its	

compliance	with	the	operating	documents	(i.e.,	Monthly	Maintenance	

Log,	and	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	Instruction	Manual)	prior	to	

every	flight,	and	further,	determine	that	the	aircraft	are	in	condition	

for	safe	flight,	as	stated	in	the	conditions	and	limitations	below.	

3. Extent	Of	Relief	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	And	The	

Reason	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	Phantom	3	and	DJI	

Inspire	1	UASs,	which	utilize	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	

control	station	(GCS).	Since	the	FAA	requires	that	any	altitude	

information	concerning	UAS	operations	be	reported	to	air	traffic	

control	(ATC)	in	feet	above	ground	level	(AGL),	Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	LLC seeks	the	requested	relief	because	the	DJI	Phantom	3	

and	DJI	Inspire	1	UA’s	altimeter	may	be	set	on	the	ground	to	zero	feet	

AGL,	rather	than	the	local	barometric	pressure	or	field	altitude,	before	

each	flight.	 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	will	be	maintained	since	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	

UAs	are	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	information	of	the	UA	on	the	heads-up	display	of the	

GCS.	

4. Extent	Of	Relief	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	And	The	

Reason	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	Relief	From	Section	

91.151(b). Relief	from	Section	91.151(b) entitled	Fuel	

requirements	for	flight	in	VFR	conditions,	is	requested	to	the	extent	

required	to	allow	flights	of	the	battery	powered	DJI	Phantom	3	and	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	first	point	of	intended	landing	and,	assuming	
normal	cruising	speed,	to	fly	after	that	for	at	least	4.5	minutes.	Vesta	

Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC seeks	the	requested	relief	because	without	

an	exemption	from	Section	91.151(b),	the	flight	time	duration	of	the	

battery	powered	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UAs	will	severely	

constrain	the	practicality	of	any	aerial	video	or	still	photo	flight	

operations	that	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC proposes	to	conduct	

pursuant	to	this	Petition.	 Significantly,	as	set	forth	below,	the	

technical	specifications	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs,	

the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	operating	documents,	and	Vesta	

Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC proposed	operating	limitations,	ensure	that	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC will	safely	operate	the	battery	

powered	DJI	Phantom	3	and	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	13.5	

minutes	to	the	first	point	of	intended	landing	and,	assuming	normal	

cruising	speed,	to	fly	after	that	for	at	least	4.5	minutes.	

5. Extent	Of	Relief	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Seeks	And	The	

Reason	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC requests	relief	from	these	

Sections	because	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	do	not	

require	airworthiness	certificates.	As	set	forth	more	fully	below,	the	

DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	meet	the	conditions	of	FMRA	

Section	333	for	operation	without	an	airworthiness	certificate.	

Accordingly Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC will	use	trained	

technicians	to	perform	maintenance,	alterations,	or	preventive	

maintenance	on	the	UASs	using	the	methods,	techniques,	and	

practices	prescribed	in	the	UAS	operating	documents	(i.e.,	Vesta	

Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Aerial	Operations	Manual,	Monthly	

Maintenance	Log,	and	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	Instruction	

Manual).	Furthermore,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC will	document	

and	maintain	all	maintenance	records	for	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	

Inspire	1	UASs.	

D.	The	Reasons	Why	Granting	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC Request	Would	Be	

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

Granting	the	present	Petition	will	further	the	public	interest	by	

allowing	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC too	safely,	efficiently,	and	

economically	perform	aerial	coverage	of	events,	film	sets,	news,	scripted	and	

unscripted	television	sets	and	landscape,	search	and	rescue,	structural	

inspections	of	bridges,	pipelines,	wells,	power	lines,	cell	towers,	agricultural	
fields,	enhanced	real	estate	listings,	and	other	building	or	structural	

inspection	over	certain	areas	of	the	United	States.	

Additionally,	use	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	will	decrease	

congestion	of	the	NAS,	reduce	pollution,	crashes	and	accidents	caused	by	

pilot	error	and	provide	significant	benefits	to	the	economy.	Notably,	the	

benefits	of	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC’	proposed	operation	of	the	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	will	be	realized	without	implicating	any	

privacy	issues.	

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

The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UAs	are	battery	powered	and	serve	as	a	

safe,	efficient,	and	economical	alternative	to	the	manned	aircraft	traditionally	

utilized	to	obtain	aerial	imagery.	By	reducing	the	amount	of	manned	aircraft	

needed	to	perform	aerial	acquisitions,	an	exemption	allowing	the	use	of	a	DJI	

Phantom	3	or	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	departing	aircraft	will	be	reduced.	The	DJI	Phantom	3	

and	DJI	Inspire	1	UAs	do	not	require	an	airport	to	takeoff	or	land.	Likewise,	a	

reduction	of	manned	aircraft	conducting	aerial	video	and	photography	

missions would	result	in	fewer	aircraft	that	must	be	handled	by	air	traffic	

control	during	the	ground,	takeoff,	departure,	arrival,	and	landing	phases	of

flight	operations.	

2. The	Public	Will	Benefit	From	The	Safety	And	Efficiency	Of	The	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs. 

Conducting	aerial	acquisitions	with	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	

UASs,	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	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	produce	no	air	

pollution,	and	is	the	most	viable	environmentally	conscious	alternative	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	hour	of	leaded	aviation	fuel.	The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	

1	UAs,	while	reducing	the	carbon	footprint	of	aerial	acquisitions,	also	

eliminates	noise	pollution,	as	the	UAs	are	propelled	by	battery	powered	

electric	motors,	rather	than	an	internal	combustion	engine.	 By	using	the	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	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	Phantom	3	and	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	

inches	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	typically	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	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	Will	Benefit	The	Economy. In	addition	

to	being	safe	and	efficient,	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	are	also	

an	economical	alternative	to	using	manned	aircraft	to	conduct	similar	aerial	

operations.	As	such,	operation	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	

will	allow	United	States	based	companies,	like	BOESE	PROPERTY	

MANGEMENT,	to	remain	competitive	and	contribute	to	growth	of	the	U.S.	

economy.	Specifically,	with	the	rising	cost	of	aviation	fuel	and	the	

Environmental	Protection	Agency	(“EPA”)	regulatory	actions	phasing	out	

leaded	aviation	fuels,	U.S.	owned	and	operated	companies	must	adopt	new	

and	alternative	technology	in	order	to	remain	competitive.	Operating	the	

battery	powered	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	is	one	such	

technology	that	not	only	allows	companies	greater	operational	flexibility	

compared	to	manned	aircraft,	but	provides	such	flexibility	without	the	high	

operational	cost	of	a	traditional	manned	aircraft.	

By	operating	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs,	companies	such	as	

BOESE	PROPERTY	MANAGEMENT,	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.	Improved	

financial	performance	of	U.S.	companies,	through	commercial	use	of	the	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs,	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	manned	aerial	acquisition	flight	operations	that	have	been	

conducted	for	decades,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC proposed	operation	

of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	would	not	implicate	any	privacy	

issues.	Specifically, the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	will	be	operated	

only	in	compliance	with	operating	documents	(i.e.,	Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	LLC Aerial	Operations	Manual,	Monthly	Maintenance	Log,	and	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	Instruction	Manual)	which	requires	property	

owner	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	Least	Equal	
To	That	Provided	By	The	Rule	From	Which	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC

Seeks	Exemption.	

1. Reasons	Why	The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	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,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC’	

operation	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	meet	the	conditions	of	FMRA	

Section	333,	and	will	not	require	an	airworthiness	certificate	in	accordance	with	14	

C.F.R.	Part	21,	Subpart	H.	Section	333	provides	authority	for	a	UAS	to	operate	

without	airworthiness	certification	and	sets	forth	requirements	for	considering	

whether	a	UAS	will	create	a	hazard	to	users	of	the	NAS	or	the	public,	or	otherwise	

pose	a	threat	to	national	security.	Specifically,	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	

Secretary	of	Transportation	shall	determine	if	certain	unmanned	aircraft	

systems	may	operate	safely	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	any,	as	a	result	of	

their	size,	weight,	speed,	operational	capability,	proximity	to	

airports	and	populated	areas,	and	operation	within	visual	line	of	

sight	do	not	create	a	hazard	to	users	of	the	national	airspace	

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

whether	a	certificate	of	waiver,	certificate	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	determines	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	exemption Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC submits	

that	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	can	operate	safely	in	

the	NAS	pursuant	to	FMRA	Section	333,	as	demonstrated	by:	(a)	the	

characteristics	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs;	(b)	the	

pilot	certification	requirement;	and	(c)	the	specific	operating	

limitations.	

i. The	Specifications	Of	The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	
UASs	Demonstrate	Its	Safe	Characteristics. The	DJI	

Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	do	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	Phantom	3	and	DJI	

Inspire	1	UASs. The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	

Specifications	and	Data	Sheet,	attached	hereto	as	Appendix A	

and	B,	set	the	technical	specifications	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	

DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	forth.	

iii. The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	Autonomous	

Flight	And	Navigation	Modes	Enable	The	UASs	To	Remain	

Within	A	Defined	Operational	Area. The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	

DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	may	be	operated	in	both	manual	and	fully	

autonomous	flight	modes.	A	complete	description	of	the	flight	

and	navigational	modes	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	

UASs	is	provided	at	pages	25-35	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	

pages	12-16	and	45-50	of	the	DJI	Inspire	1	User	Manuals,	

attached	hereto	as	Exhibit	C	and	D.	

iv. The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	Are	Designed	

For	Automatic	Return	To	Home	Point	Or	Hover	In	The	

Event	Of	Loss	Of	The	Control	Link	Or	Navigation. When	the	

Control	Link	is	lost,	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UAs	

will	remain	stationary,	in	flight,	for	3	seconds	or	more.	If,	after	

3	seconds,	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UAs	do	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	Phantom	3	UAS	are	set	forth	at	

pages	27	through	29 and	for	the	DJI	Inspire	1	at	pages	13	

through	15	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	User	

Manuals,	attached	hereto	as	Exhibit	C	and	D.	

v. The	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	GCS	And	It’s	

Operation. A	complete	description	of	the	operation	and	

specifications	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	GCS	and	

flight	control	software	is	provided	at	pages	32	through	43	of	

the	DJI	Phantom	3	User	Manual	and	pages	40	through	47	of	the	

DJI	Inspire	1	User	Manual.	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	

User	Manuals	are	attached	hereto	as	Exhibits	C	and	D.	

vi. Flight	Operations	Of	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	

Are	Limited	To	The	Line	Of	Sight	Of	A	Certificated	Pilot	in	

Command	With	A	Safety	Observer.  Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	LLC will	only	utilize	certificated	pilots	who	possess	
a	current	and	valid	airman	medical	certificate	to	act	as	a	pilot	

in	command	(PIC)	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs.	

Additionally,	a	safety	observer	will	assist	all	pilots	during	flight	

time.	

vii. Flights	Of	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	Will	Be	

Conducted	Pursuant	To	Specific	Operating	Limitations. In	

seeking	this	exemption,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC

proposes	to	commercially	operate	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	

Inspire	1	UASs	for	the	special	purpose	of	conducting	aerial	

video	and	photography over	certain	areas	of	United	States,	

pursuant	to	the	following	specific	operating	limitations:	

1. Operations	authorized	by	this	grant	of	exemption	will	

be	limited	to	the	following	aircraft	described	in	the	

operating	documents,	rotorcraft	UASs	weighing	less	

than	55	pounds	maximum	gross	weight:	DJI	Phantom	3	

and	DJI	Inspire	1	Unmanned	Aircraft	Systems.	Proposed	

operations	of	any	other	aircraft	will	require	a	new	

petition	or	a	petition	to	amend	this	grant.	

2. UAS	operations	under	this	exemption	will	be	limited	to	

conducting	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	

500	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	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	FAAissued	airman	medical	certificate.	

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

observer	(SO)	is	not	permitted.	

7. All	operations	must	utilize	a	safety	observer	(SO).	The	

SO	may	be	used	to satisfy the	VLOS requirement as long

as the PIC always maintains	VLOS	capability.	The	SO	

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	SO	can	perform	the	functions	prescribed	

in	the	operating	documents.	
8. The	SO	must	not	perform	any	other	duties	beyond	

assisting	the	PIC	with	seeing	and	avoiding	other	air	

traffic	and	other	ground	based	obstacles/obstructions	

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	request.	If	a	

discrepancy	exists	between	the	conditions	and	

limitations	contained	in	the	grant	of	exemption	and	the	

procedures	outlined	in	the	operating	documents,	the	

conditions	and	limitations	contained	in	the	grant	of	

exemption	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	upon	request. The	operator	must	also	

present	updated	and	revised	documents	if	it	petitions	

for	extension	or	amendment	to	the	grant	of	exemption.	

If	the	operator	determines	that	any	update	or	revision	

would	affect	the	basis	upon	which	the	FAA	granted	the	

exemption,	then	the	operator	must	petition	for	

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.	

10. Prior	to	each	flight	the	PIC	must	inspect	the	UAS	to	

ensure	that	it	is	in	a	condition	for	safe	flight.	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.	The	Ground	Control	Station	must	be	included	

in	the	preflight	inspection.	All	maintenance	and	

alterations	must	be	properly	documented	in	the	aircraft	

records.	

11. 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.	The	PIC	who	conducts	

the	functional	test	flight	must	make	an	entry	in	the	

aircraft	records.	

12. The	pre-flight	inspection	must	account	for	all	potential	
discrepancies,	e.g.	inoperable	components,	items,	or	

equipment,	not	already	covered	in	the	relevant	sections	

of	the	operating	documents.	

13. The	operator	must	follow	the	UAS	manufacturer’s	

aircraft/component,	maintenance,	overhaul,	

replacement,	inspection,	and	life	limit	requirements.	

14. The	operator	must	carry	out	its	maintenance,	

inspections,	and	record	keeping	requirements,	in	

accordance	with	the	operating	documents.	

Maintenance,	inspection,	alterations,	and	status	of	

replacement/overhaul	component	parts	must	be	noted	

in	the	aircraft	records,	including	total	time	in	service,	

description	of	work	accomplished,	and	the	signature	of	

the	authorized	person	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	

aircraft	record	of	the	corrective	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	unless	

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	emergency	

maneuvers	and	maintaining	appropriate	distances	from	

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	operator’s	PICs	are	permitted	

under	the	terms	of	the	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	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	night	is	required,	a	special	request	

will	be	made	at	the	FAA	office	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	FAApublished	aeronautical	chart	unless	a	letter	of	

agreement	with	that	airport’s	management	is	obtained,	

and	the	operation	is	conducted	in	accordance	with	a	

NOTAM	as	required	by	the	operator’s	COA.	The	letter	of	

agreement	with	the	airport	management	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	communications	or	loses	its	GPS	signal,	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	

unpredicted	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	the	UA	with	25%	

battery	power	remaining.	

25. The	operator	must	obtain	an	Air	Traffic	Organization	

(ATO)	issued	Certificate	of	Waiver	or	Authorization	

(COA)	prior	to	conducting	any	operations	under	the	

grant	of	exemption.	This	COA	will	also	require	the	

operator	to	request	a	Notice	to	Airman	(NOTAM)	not	

more	than	72	hours	in	advance,	but	not	less	than	48	

hours	prior	to	the	operation.	All	operations	shall	be	

conducted	in	accordance	with	airspace	requirements	in	

the	ATO	issued	COA	including	class	of	airspace,	altitude	

level	and	potential	transponder	requirements.	

26. All	aircraft	operated	in	accordance	with	the	exemption	

must	be	identified	by	serial	number,	registered	in	

accordance	with	14	C.F.R.	part	47,	and	have	

identification	(N- Number)	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	

spectrum	used	for	operation	and	control	of	the	UA	must	

comply	with	the	Federal	Communications	Commission	

(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	must	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	operations	and	activities	at	all	

times.	

30. The	UAS	may	not	be	operated	by	the	PIC	from	any	

moving	device	or	 vehicle.	

31. Flight	operations	must	be	conducted	at	least	500	feet	

from	all	 nonparticipating	persons	(persons	other	than	

the	PIC,	SO,	operator	trainees	or	essential	persons),	

vessels,	vehicles,	and	structures	unless:	

a. Barriers	or	structures	are	present	that	

sufficiently	protect	nonparticipating	persons	

from	the	UA	and/or	debris	in	the	event	of	an	

accident.	The	operator	must	ensure	that	

nonparticipating	persons	remain	under	such	

protection.	If	a	situation	arises	where	

nonparticipating	persons	leave	such	protection	

and	are	within	500	feet	of	the	UA,	flight	

operations	must	cease	immediately	and/or;	

b. The	aircraft	is	operated	near	vessels,	vehicles	or	

structures	where	the	owner/controller	of	such	

vessels,	vehicles	or	structures	has	granted	

permission	and	the	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	

trainees	or	essential	persons	do	not	present	an	

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

All	operations	shall	be	conducted	over	private	or	controlled-access	

property	with	permission	from	the	land	owner/controller	or	authorized	

representative.	Permission	from	land	owner/controller	or	authorized	

representative	will	be	obtained	for	each	flight	to	be	conducted.	

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	Website:	www.ntsb.gov.	

2.	Reasons	Why	An	Exemption	From	The	Requirements	Of	Section	61.113(a)	

And	(b)	Would	Not	Adversely	Affect	Safety. Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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	Phantom	3	and	

DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	unless	that	PIC	has	demonstrated,	by	meeting	minimum	flighthour	and currency	requirements,	that	the	PIC	is	able	to	safely	operate	the	DJI	

Phantom	3	or	DJI	Inspire	1	UAS	in	a	manner	consistent	with	the	exemption,	

including	evasive	and	emergency	maneuvers	and	maintaining	appropriate	distances	

from	people,	vessels,	vehicles	and	structures.	Considering	Vesta	Dynamic	

Solutions,	LLC’	proposed	area	of	operations,	and	the	operating	limitations	set	forthabove;	the	parallel	nature	of	private	pilot	aeronautical	knowledge	requirements	to	

those	of	commercial	pilot	requirements	(See	Exemption	No.	11062);	and	the	

airmanship	skills	necessary	to	safely	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3	or	DJI	Inspire	1	UAS,	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC submits	that	the	additional	manned	airmanship	

experience	of	a	commercially	certificated	pilot	would	not	correlate to	the	

airmanship	skills	necessary	for	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	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,	

11110,	11112,	11136,	11138,	11150,	11153,	11156,	11158,	11159,	11160,	11161).	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC will	not	allow	any	PIC	to	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3	

or	DJI	Inspire	1	UAS	unless	that	PIC	has	demonstrated,	by	meeting	minimum	flighthour	requirements	or	the	DJI	Phantom	3	or	DJI	Inspire	1	UAS	training	and	currency	

requirements,	that	the	PIC	is	able	to	safely	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3	or	DJI	Inspire1

UAS	in	a	manner	consistent	with	this	exemption,	including	evasive	and	emergency	

maneuvers	and	maintaining	appropriate	distances	from	people,	vessels,	vehicles	

and	structures.	Specifically,	the	PIC	must	have	accumulated	and	logged,	in	a	manner	

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	

hour	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	regulations	will	ensure	an	equivalent level	of	safety	during	Vesta	

Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC’	proposed	operations.	The	Administrator	has	held	that	

prior	documented	flight	experience	that	was	obtained	in	compliance	with	applicable	

regulations	would	ensure	safe	operations,	stating	as	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	total	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,	the	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	experiencebuilding	flights	can	also	be	conducted	under	the	grant	of	exemption	to	accomplish	

the	required	flight	time.	During	training,	proficiency,	and	experience-building	flights	

the	PIC	is	required	to	operate	the	UA	with	appropriate	distances	in	accordance	with	

14	C.F.R	91.119.	

Exemption	No.	11138	at	page	15.

Accordingly,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC will	ensure	safe	operations	by	not	

allowing	any	PIC	to	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3	or	DJI	Inspire	1	UAS	unless	that	PIC	

has	demonstrated,	by	meeting	minimum	flight-hour	and	currency	requirements,	

that	the	PIC	is	able	to	safely	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3	or	DJI	Inspire	1	UAS	in	a	

manner	consistent	with	the	exemption,	including	evasive	and	emergency	

maneuvers	and	maintaining	appropriate	distances	from	people,	vessels,	vehicles	

and	structures.	
CONCLUSION 

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC seeks	an	exemption	pursuant	to	14	C.F.R.	§	

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

which	will	permit	safe	operation	of	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	

commercially,	without	an	airworthiness	certificate,	for	the	limited	purpose	of	

conducting	coverage	of	events,	film	sets,	news,	scripted	and	unscripted	television	

sets	and	landscape,	search	and	rescue,	structural	inspections	of	bridges,	pipelines,	

wells,	power	lines,	cell	towers,	agricultural	fields,	enhanced	real	estate	listings,	and	

other	building	or	structural	inspections.	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	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC to	safely,	efficiently,	and	economically	operate	the	

DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	commercially	within	the	NAS.	WHEREFORE,	

in	accordance	with	the	Federal	Aviation	Regulations	and	the	FAA	Modernization	and	

Reform	Act	of	2012,	Section	333,	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC respectfully	

requests	that	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	

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC to	operate	the	DJI	Phantom	3	and	DJI	Inspire	1	UASs	

commercially	for	the	purpose	of	conducting	aerial	video	and	photography	over	

certain	areas	of	the	United	States.	

Dated:	November	28,	2015

Submitted	by	Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC
APPENDIX	– A 

DJI	PHANTOM	3	TECHNICAL	SPECIFICATIONS

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC only	utilizes	safe	and	reliable	UASs.	DJI	is	an	

industry	leader	in	small	UAS	production.	DJI	UASs	are	loaded	with	ground	breaking	

software	enabling	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	Phantom	3

1.1	Aircraft

1.1.1	Supported	Battery	– DJI	6000AH	LiPo	Battery

1.1.2	Weight	(Battery	&	Propellers	Included)	– 2lbs	11.810oz	(1242g)

1.1.3	Hover	Accuracy	(Ready	to	Fly)	– Vertical:	.8m;	Horizontal:	2.5m	

1.1.4	Max	Yaw	Angular	Velocity	- 200/s

1.1.5	Max	Tilt	Angel	- 35	1.1.1.6	Max	Ascent	Speed	– 6m/s

1.1.6	Max	Descent	Speed	– 2m/s

1.1.7	Max	Flight	Speed	– 15m/s	(NOT	RECOMMENDED)

1.2	Gimbal

1.2.1Working	Current	– Static:	750mA;	Dynamic:	900mA

1.2.2	Control	Accuracy	- ±0.03

1.2.3	Controllable	Range	– Pitch:	-90	- 0

1.2.4	Maximum	Angular	Speed	– Pitch:	90/s

1.3	Camera

1.3.1Operating	Temperature	Range	- 32F	- 104F	(0C	- 40C)

1.3.2	Sensor	Size	– 1/2.3” 1.3.3	Effective	Pixels	– 14M

1.3.4	Resolution	– 4384x3288

1.3.5 HD	Video	Recording	– 1080p30	&	720p

1.3.6	Recording	Field	of	View	- 110/85	

All	specifications	can	be	found	in the	attached	user	manual	or	at:
http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual

_v1.0_en.pdf

APPENDIX	– B 

DJI	INSPIRE	1	TECHNICAL	SPECIFICATIONS

Vesta	Dynamic	Solutions,	LLC only	utilizes	safe	and	reliable	UASs.	DJI	is	an	

industry	leader	in	small	UAS	production.	DJI	UASs	are	loaded	with	ground	breaking	

software	enabling	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)	– Vertical:	0.5m;	Horizontal:	2.5m	

1.1.4	Max	Angular	Velocity	– Pitch:	300/s;	Yaw:	150/s	

1.1.5	Max	Tilt	Angle	- 35

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	Resistance	– 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	– 14F	to	104F	(-10C	to	40C)	

1.1.15	Dimensions	– 17	1⁄4”	x	17	3⁄4”	x	12”

1.2	Gimbal

1.2.1	Model	– ZENMUSE	X3	

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	

1.2.5	Mounting	– Detachable	

1.2.6	Controllable	Range	– Pitch:	-90	to	+30;	Pan:	±320	

1.2.7	Mechanical	Range	– Pitch:	-125	to	45;	Pan:	±330	

1.2.8	Max	Controllable	Speed	– Pitch:	120/s;	Pan:	180/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	- 14F	to	104F	(-10C	to	40C)	

1.3.6	Battery	– 600mAh	LiPo	2SF

All	specifications	can	be	found	in the	attached	user	manual	or	at:

http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/info#specs

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf
Aircraft

Model T600

Weight	(Battery	Included) 2935	g

Hovering	Accuracy	(GPS	mode) Vertical:	0.5	m

Horizontal:	2.5	m

Max	Angular	Velocity Pitch:	300°/s

Yaw:	150°/s

Max	Tilt	Angle 35°

Max	Ascent	Speed 5	m/s

Max	Descent	Speed 4	m/s

Max	Speed 22	m/s	(ATTI	mode,	no	wind)

Max	Service	Ceiling	Above	Sea	

Level

4500	m	(Software	altitude	limit:	120	m	above	

takeoff	point)

Max	Wind	Speed	Resistance 10	m/s

Max	Flight	Time Approximately	18	minutes

Motor	Model DJI	3510H

Propeller	Model DJI	1345T

Indoor	Hovering Enabled	by	default

Operating	Temperature	Range -10°	to	40°	C

Diagonal	Distance 559	to	581	mm

Dimensions 438x451x301	mm

Power	Spectral	Density 9.06mW/MHz

Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total	Pixels 12.76M

Effective	Pixels 12.4M

Image	Max	Size 4000x3000

ISO	Range 100-3200	(video)

100-1600	(photo)
Electronic	Shutter	Speed 8s	- 1/8000s

FOV	(Field	of	View) 94°

CMOS Sony	EXMOR	1/2.3”

Lens

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

9	Elements	in	9	groups

Anti-distortion	

Still	Photography	Modes

Single	shoot

Burst	shooting:	3/5/7	frames

Auto	Exposure	Bracketing	(AEB):	3/5	bracketed	frames	

at	0.7EV	Bias

Time-lapse

Video	Recording	Modes

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

FHD:	1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

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

Max	Bitrate	of	Video	

Storage 60	Mbps

Supported	File	Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo:	JPEG,	DNG

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

Supported	SD	Card	

Types

Micro	SD

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

Operating	Temperature	

Range 0°	to	40°	C

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage 26.3	V

Rated	Power 100	W

Battery	(Optional)

Name Intelligent	Flight	

Battery

Model TB48

Capacity 5700	mAh

Voltage 22.8	V

Battery	Type LiPo	6S

Energy 129.96	Wh

Net	Weight 670	g

Operating	 -10°	to	40°	C
Temperature	Range

Storage	Temperature	

Range

Less	than	3	months:	-

20	to	45°	C

More	than	3	months:	

22°	to	28°	C

Charging	Temperature	

Range 0°	to	40°	C

Max	Charging	Power 180	W

DJI	GO	App

Mobile	Device	

System	

Requirements

iOS	8.0	or	later,	Android	4.1.2	or	later

Supported	Mobile	

Devices

*	Compatible	with	iPhone	5s,	iPhone	6,	iPhone	6	Plus,	iPad	Air,	

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

Cellular,	iPad	Air	2,	iPad	Air	2	Wi-Fi	+	Cellular,	iPad	mini	3,	and	

iPad	mini	3	Wi-Fi	+	Cellular.	This	app	is	optimized	for	iPhone	

5s,	iPhone	6,	and	iPhone	6	Plus.

*	Compatible	with	Samsung	tabs	705c,	Samsung	S6,	Samsung	

S5,	Samsung	NOTE4,	Samsung	NOTE3,	Google	Nexus	9,	Google	

Nexus	7	II,	Ascend	Mate7,	Nubia	Z7	mini,	SONY	Z3	EXPERIA,	MI	

3,	MI	PAD

*Support	for	additional	Android	devices	available	as	testing	and	

development	continues.

Gimbal

Model ZENMUSE	X3

Operating	Current Station:	750	mA

Motion:	900	mA

Angular	Vibration	Range ±0.03°

Mounting Detachable

Controllable	Range Pitch:	-90°	to	+30°

Pan:	±320°

Mechanical	Range Pitch:	-125°	to	+45°

Pan:	±330°

Max	Controllable	Speed Pitch:	120°/s

Pan:	180°/s

Remote	Controller
Name C1

Operating	Frequency

922.7~927.7	MHz	(Japan	Only)

5.725~5.825	GHz

2.400~2.483	GHz

Maximum	Transmitting	

Distance

Up	to	5	km	or	3.1	miles	(unobstructed,	free	of	

interference)	when	FCC	compliant

Up	to	3.5	km	or	2.1	miles	(unobstructed,	free	of	

interference)	when	CE	compliant

EIRP 10dBm@900m,	13dBm@5.8G,	20dBm@2.4G

Video	Output	Port USB,	mini-HDMI

Power	Supply Built-in	battery

Charging DJI	charger

Dual	User	Capability Host-and-Slave	connection

Mobile	Device	Holder Tablet	or	Phone

Max	Mobile	Device	Width 170mm

Output	Power 9	W

Operating	Temperature	

Range -10°	to	40°	C

Storage	Temperature	

Range

Less	than	3	months:	-20°	to	45°	C

More	than	3	months:	22°	to	28°	C

Charging	Temperature	

Range 0-40°	C

Battery 6000	mAh	LiPo	2S

Battery	(Standard)

Name Intelligent	Flight	Battery

Model TB47

Capacity 4500	mAh

Voltage 22.2	V

Battery	Type LiPo	6S	High	voltage	battery

Energy 99.9	Wh

Net	Weight 570	g

Operating	Temperature	Range -10°	to	40°	C

Storage	Temperature	Range Less	than	3	months:	-20°	to	45°	C

More	than	3	months:	22°	C	to	28°	C

Charging	Temperature	Range 0°	to	40°	C

Max	Charging	Power 180	W

Vision	Positioning
Velocity	Range Below	8	m/s	(2	m	above	ground)

Altitude	Range 5-500	cm

Operating	Environment Brightly	lit	(lux	>	15)	patterned	surfaces

Operating	Range 0-250	cm