Matt Minnes – Section 333

Matt Minnes 1258 Hazy Falls Blvd Westfield, IN 46074 matthew.minnes@gmail.com


### January 15, 2016 U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590
Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21;14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) & (b);91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) & (b).

Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Matt Minnes, developer and operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUASs”) equipped to conduct aerial data collection, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow commercial operation of its UASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive UAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the agricultural industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” Section 333(c) of the Reform Act.

The name and address of the applicant is: Matt Minnes Ph: (765) 276-7333 Email: matthew.minnes@gmail.com Address: 1258 Hazy Falls Blvd Westfield, IN 46074

Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.103 14 C.F. R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a)14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b)

14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b)
This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress’ goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following: • The UAS’s size, weight, speed, and operational capability; • Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and • Operation of the UAS within visual line of sight of the operator.
Reform Act § 333 (a). Lastly, if the Secretary determines that such vehicles “may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system.” Id. §333(c) (emphasis added) 2

. The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority by its terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, that includes sUASs, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate.

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702-44716 of this title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1).

Matt Minnes' sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 or fewer lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 40 knots and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line of sight and will operate only in rural areas for aerial data collection as stated in Precision Drone Users Manual Attached as Exhibit 1. Pre-Flight Checklist attached as Exhibit 2. Flight & Service Log attached as Exhibit 3. Such operations will insure that the sUAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” 4
Given the small size of the sUASs involved and the rural sparsely populated environment within which they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the UASs and the rural sparsely populated areas in which the relevant sUASs will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with allowing UASs for agricultural operations, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.

These limitations and conditions to which Matt Minnes agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include:1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.

2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a pilot and/or observer. 3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 40 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 20% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 40 minute limit. 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL. 5. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of a manufacturer trained and certified pilot. 6. The UAS will only operate within a “Rural sparsely populated Area” over production agriculture as defined in the Precision Drone Users Manual. 7. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day’s scouting activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing. 8. The operator will file a FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office. 9. Pilot will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to be operated as required in Users Manual. Operator will also attend a required manufactures training class and will be responsible for taking manufacturers regular continuing education classes. 10. Pilot will at all times be able to communicate with any observers. 11. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 12. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a predetermined location and land under pilots control. 13. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredictable obstacles or emergencies. 14. Every flight will automatically be recorded and documented in flight log according to the Precision Drone Users Manual.



###  Describe the aircraft makes and models for the proposed UAS operation. The descriptions should include the following: size, maximum weight (including payload), and aircraft type.

Aircraft #1 Purpose: Aerial Data Collection
Aircraft Model: Pacesetter
Manufacturer: Precision Drone LLC
N-Number: N533TP Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft Turn Rate: 90 (degrees/sec)
Takeoff: VTOL Landing: VTOL Cruise Speed: MAX=40 knots, MIN=0 knots Gross Takeoff Weight: 6lbs (payload included)
Diameter: 37 inches Height: 4.5 inches Climb Rate: 1100 (feet/min)

### Decent Rate: 1500 (feet/min)

Motors: 6 (serial # for all motors is D020117)

Operating Altitude: BELOW 400' AGL

Aircraft #2 Purpose: Aerial Data Collection
Aircraft Model: Phantom 2 Vision +
Manufacturer: DJI Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft
Takeoff: VTOL Landing: VTOL Gross Takeoff Weight: 3.3lbs (payload included)

Aircraft #3 Purpose: Aerial Data Collection
Aircraft Model: Phantom 3 Advanced
Manufacturer: DJI Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft
Takeoff: VTOL Landing: VTOL Gross Takeoff Weight: 3lbs (payload included)

Aircraft #4 Purpose: Aerial Data Collection
Aircraft Model: Phantom 3 Professional
Manufacturer: DJI Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft
Takeoff: VTOL Landing: VTOL Gross Takeoff Weight: 3.1lbs (payload included)

###  Provide description of proximity to airports and to populated areas.

Nearest City/Town: 1 miles Area of Operation: WITHIN TWO SQUARE MILES OF LOCATION (40.0502325, -86.1821195)

 Your petition references a pre-flight inspection and/or checklist. Describe the process used to determine if the UAS is airworthy and in safe condition for operation in the NAS. Pre-Flight Checklist was developed based on a combination of; 4 years of safe operation in NAS, +1600 hours of flight using a Precision Drone Pacesetter, PIC feedback to Precision Drone, as well as recommendations by US DOT FAA Policy Order 8130.34C by James Seipel, AIR-200.

 Describe the process used to document UAS discrepancies and the corrective action taken in the aircraft record. Examples of processes include (1) the petitioner has elected to use its own process to maintain its UAS and ensure that only airworthy and safe UAS will be allowed to operate in the NAS and (2) the petitioner has elected to maintain its UAS in accordance with the manufacturer maintenance and inspection recommendations. As provided in the Precision Drone Users Manual, the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed in “Flight & Service Log” provided by Precision Drone. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety.

 Your petition references the materials listed below, however the materials were not submitted for the record. Please provide a copy of the following referenced materials:
 Precision Drone Users Manual
 Pre-Flight Checklist
 Flight & Service Log
Precision Drone Users Manual Attached as Exhibit 1. Pre-Flight Checklist attached as Exhibit 2. Flight & Service Log attached as Exhibit 3. ImpactAerial mapping will be of “in growth” production agriculture with the intent to increase yields. This

action will result in raising more food for a growing population. Allowing for a decrease in world starvation rates. A direct result of these actions would also be the more effective use of fossil fuels and placing nutrients where they can be more readily absorbed by the growing crops. This will allow for a drastic decrease in nitrate runoff into streams and water ways henceforth decreasing eutrophication and ultimately decreasing the Mississippi River Dead Zone. This process is not attainable today without the use of a sUAS as the ability for timely scouting prevents stressed areas in the field from being located until yield and ultimately food has already been limited within the areas of infection.The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that nearly 870 million people of the

7.1 billion people in the world, or one in eight, were suffering from chronic undernourishment in 2010- 2012. It is our objective to strive forward to continue increasing world production so that we are able to continue to meet the need for food that is placed on the agricultural industry. Research has shown using crop health images to manage production can increase yields by over 10 percent due to early disease and nutrient deficiency detection.

http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1) Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular sUAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the rural sparsley populated environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.
The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area as set out in the Precision Drone Users Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the Precision Drone Users Manual’s requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional aircraft. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with aerial crop scouting, provide a greater degree of safety to the public and propertyowners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R.

Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the sUAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load.
14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking of the Aircraft The regulation requires:

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable.
Even though the sUAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word “Experimental” can be placed. Given the size of the sUAV, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the sUAV marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the sUAV will see the identification of the UAS as “Experimental.” The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A.14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command.

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations

. Because the sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have Sport Pilot Certificate rather than a commercial pilot’s license to operate this small UAS.

Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area of operation is rural and sparsely populated, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Precision Drone Users Manual. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the Precision Drone Users Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot’s certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of the sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the sUAS as requested with a trained operator as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).
14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness. The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the Precision Drone Users Manual for maintenance and use of safety check lists prior to each flight.
14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft ... (2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Users Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Users Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. (3) The sUAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a users manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the users manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.
14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight action This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be provided as set forth in the Precision Drone Users Manual. The PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight.

14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum safe altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopter to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for a sUAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400' AGL, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited conditions stated in the Precision Drone Users Manual, the UAS will never operate at higherthan 400' AGL. It will however be operated in a rural sparsely populated area over private private

property, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations.
The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and participants in the aerial activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft. In addition, the low-altitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between these small-UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119.

14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.
14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane 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 – (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.” The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 40 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 20 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the UAS’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the small UAS, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the small UAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 10 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted. Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 40 minutes or 20% of battery power whichever happens first. This restriction would be morethan adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808.
14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation provides in pertinent part:

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

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew.The UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. As

such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the sUAS. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700.
14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator in accordance to manufacturers, Precision Drone, recommendations. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small UASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in rural sparsely populated areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the sUAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 500 feet AGL. As provided in the Precision Drone Users Manual, the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed in “Flight & Service Log” provided by Precision Drone. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. ********* Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (55lbs or less) in agricultural crop monitoring operations.
Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUASs in the agricultural industry will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional aerial crop scouting operations, using jet or piston power aircraft. Such aircraft must fly to and from the field location. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried to the field location and not flown. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights. The operation of small UASs, weighting less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a rural environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people.
Privacy All flights will occur over private property with the property owner’s prior consent and knowledge.Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012--size, weight,

speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security – provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant’s sUAS in the agricultural production industry pursuant to the Precision Drone Users Manual appended hereto.
Sincerely,

Matt Minnes matthew.minnes@gmail.com

# Exhibit #1



# User's Manual

Pacesetter Model 2015

Serial Number: DA000011

N-Number: N533TP

## Users Manual - Warnings

 Obey all federal, state, and local regulations
 Do not fly in rain or other harsh conditions
 Do not fly in wind more than 25mph
 Do not fly faster than 10 m/s (22.5mph)
 Operating in temperatures below 50 ° Fahrenheit (10 ° Celsius) will result in decreased flight times
 Operating in temperatures below 32 ° Fahrenheit (0° Celsius) and below the mechanical and electrical components run the chance of seizing, resulting in drone malfunction and ultimately property damage, injury, and/or death
 Always use the provided battery chargers
 The drone will return home when it reaches less than 20% battery level
 The drone will land in place when it reaches less than 10% battery level
 Keep away from spinning motors at ALL TIMES.
 Do not attempt to modify the drone
 Do not attempt to repair the drone
 NEVER allow minors to charge battery packs
 NEVER drop power supply or batteries
 NEVER attempt to charge damaged or swollen batteries
 NEVER let batteries fully discharge unless you are disposing of them
 NEVER attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries
 NEVER charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted
 NEVER allow batteries to come into contact with moisture at any time
 NEVER charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or in direct sunlight
 ALWAYS disconnect the battery after charging
 ALWAYS end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes too hot
*Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the warnings above could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, fire, and ultimately injury, property damage, or death. Never allow use of this product by anyone without providing them with these instructions. You must read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings for any product(s) to which this product is used in conjunction with or installed. The operator is choosing to use this product and does so at his or her own risk. Save these instructions with the product for use as a reference in the future

## Exhibit #2
Pre-Flight Checklist

1) Begin filling out Flight Log form. Date, Time, Location, Weather Conditions, Surroundings, and Proximity to Populated Areas or Airports. If more copies are needed, print from the digital copy provided on the command center. 2) Check the drone for any signs of damage or loose cables/straps 3) Make sure batteries, live feed monitor, controller, laptop, and cameras are all fully charged. 4) Check that the propeller direction of rotation is correct. 5) Check that the propellers are tight and won't slip. 6) Make sure motor leads are fastened securely into the ESCs. 7) Make sure all switches on the controller are forward. Flight Mode Switch and Flight Orientation Switch should both be in position 0. Make sure the throttle is all the way down. 8) Turn on the controller. 9) Make sure batteries are strapped in and tight. 10) Power on your live feed monitor and check that voltage is normal, it should be 16.8/16.9v. If voltage is higher, take the drone to your authorized dealer. If voltage is lower, check batteries with the provided battery checker. 11) Make sure the drone and its propellers are free of any and all obstructions before arming. 12) Start the motors and check that individual rotation is correct. To arm them,
take both sticks and move them down and towards the center.

IMPORTANT

: Never take off with less than 8 satellites.

# Exhibit #3



# Flight and Service Log

Serial Number: DA000011

N-Number: N533TP

## Date : Action : Flight/Service (Circle one) Duration :

Name of Pilot/Technician :
Starting Voltage: Ending Voltage: Lowest Satellite Count: Highest Satellite Count: Total Flight Time: Weather Conditions: If flown within 5 miles of an airport: Airport: Date and Time of Notification:

Notes :

Signature: