### 1 November 1 7 , 2015

FROM 

### RICHARD F. SHAW 1009 Golden Trout Court Columbia, MO 65203 rickshaw.shaw@gmail.com 573

- 864

- 7691 (mobile phone)

TO 

### U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) Docket Operations, M

- 30: 1200 New Jersey Ave S

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- 140 West Building Ground Floor Washington, D

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SUBJECT 

### Request Section 333 Exemption of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 , "Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , " and 14 C.F.R. Part 11.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE



### G lossary of Abbreviations

................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 1 S ummary

................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 2 I ntroduction and Background of Petitioner

................................ ................................ ............ 2 Petitioner's Name and Contact Information

................................ ................................ ........... 3 S ections of 14 C.P.R. from which Petitioner Seeks Exemption

................................ ............ 4 E xtent and Reasons for Relief

................................ ................................ ................................ 5 Reasons Why Granting Request would be in the Public Interest

................................ .......... 8 Reasons Why Granting Request would not Adversely Affect Public Safety

........................ l 0 C onclusion

................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 1 5 A ppendices

................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 1 6

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS



### AGL

................................ ................................ ....................... Above Ground Level AOI

................................ ................................ ........................ Area of Interest ATC

................................ ................................ ........................ Air Traffic Control ATO

................................ ................................ ....................... Air Traffic Organization AV

................................ ................................ .......................... Aerial Vehicle CPR

................................ ................................ ........................ Code of Federal Regulations COA

................................ ................................ ....................... Certificate of Authorization FAA

................................ ................................ ....................... Federal Aviation Administration FAR

................................ ................................ ........................ Federal Aviation Regulation

### 2 GCS

................................ ................................ ........................ Ground Control Station GPS

................................ ................................ ........................ Global Positioning System LOL

................................ ................................ ........................ Loss of Link NAS

................................ ................................ ....................... National Airspace System NOT AM

................................ ................................ ................. 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 VF R

................................ ................................ ........................ Visual Flight Rules VLOS

................................ ................................ ..................... Visual Line of Site VMC

................................ ................................ ...................... Visual Meteorological Conditions VTOL

................................ ................................ ..................... Vertical Takeoff and Landing

SUMMARY


### Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R., Part 11, I, RICHARD F. SHAW seeks exemption from the following Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) , to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of educational training aerial video and photography using unmanned aircraft as an adjunct faculty at the Unive rsity of Missouri , and for journalistic education and media coverage over certain areas of the United States

. UAS are used regularly to reduce costs, increase safety and boost knowledge to help meet the growing educational needs of student and early

- career journalists seeking to use UAS in photography and videography applications and to support UAS

- based research in national and international non

- urban environments

. To achieve these goals, our research p rogram must engage in domesti c UAS operations for education and training purposes. UAS are developing as a practical and cost

- efficient means of conducting aerial photography and videography that heretofore have been possible only from ma nned aircraft. Such traditional storytelling t echniques are expensive, incur substantial risk to personnel , and produce lower quality images

. The work of journalists, and the education of student journalists, addresses stories of the public interest through UAS applications to the benefit of society at large

. I, RICHARD F. SHAW , am a professional photojournalism educator for more than 12 years, am preparing this exemption request myself.

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND OF PETITIONER



### I , RICHARD F. SHAW , have earned " UAS Safety Certification " and " UAS Instructor Certification " for small, unmanned aircraft from the Unmanned Safety Institute based in Orlando, Florida , which is affiliated with Embry

- Riddle Aeronautical University. In August 2015, I completed the FAA Ground School Knowledge Test for Private P ilot

– Airplane certification with a score of 90 percent

. I have an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate ( # GX

- 1674852) and am currently taking practical flight instr uctions from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor for the purposes of obtaining a Private Pilots Certificate

– Airplane, with total flight experience of 12.2 hours. I have experience operating quad copters for

### 3 recreational purposes during the past three year s without incident , plus I am a participating member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). I have been a professional photojournalists and visual editor for more than 37 years, wi th 12 years as a journalism educator at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. I currently specializes in drone technology as an emerging tool for journalism and co

- teach the course "Civilian Drone Issues, Applications and Flight" at the Missour i School of Journalism and hold a Maste r of Arts degree in Journalism with emphasis in online visual journalism

.
This exemption request would permit the operation of two DJI quadcopter, ultra

- light weight systems for compensation or hire with in the NAS. The DJI PHANTOM 2 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 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UA are equipped with four electr ic

- powered main rotors powered by lithium polymer batteries. The official DJI User Manuals for the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 are included in the A ppendices of this document. The specifications for both UA are: DJI PHANTOM 2

• Serial number PH645258 416

• Maximum Gross Weight 2.2 pounds

• Length (diagonal) 13.8 inches

• Flight time (battery) 25 minutes

• Maximum airspeed 29.1 knots DJI INSPIRE 1

• Serial number W13DCD16031137

• Maximum Gross Weight 6.5 pounds

• Length 17.7 x 17.2 inches

• Flight time (battery) 18 minutes

• Maximum airspeed 42.6 knots
As a journalist and educator, I, RICHARD F. SHAW , seek to provide students and early

- career professional photographers with knowledge and training using UA with an emphasis on safety that advocates a professional culture of constructive attitude and pattern of behavior that demonstrates a commitment to safety

. I am experienced in all aspects of aerial video graphy and photography and seek to provide aerial solutions in a safety

- conscious, e fficient and productive environment.

PETITIONER'S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION



### RICHARD F. SHAW 1009 Golden Trout Court Columbia, MO 65203 rickshaw.shaw@gmail.com 573

- 864

- 7691 (mobile phone) University of Missouri School of Journalism

### 4 315 Reynolds Journalism Institute Columbia, MO 65211 shawrf@rjionline.org 573

- 884

- 7351 (office)

SECTIONS OF 14 C.P.R . FROM WHICH PETITIO NER SEEKS EXEMPTION


### I, RICHARD F. SHAW agr ee to the conditions and limitations of the FAA Section 333 Exemption that include:

1. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 aircraft both weigh less than 55 pounds including payload s

. I understand that p roposed operat ions of any other aircraft require s a
new petition or a petition to amend this exemption. 2. The UA will not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manuf acturer , which are 29 .1 knots and 42 .6 knots, respectively. 3. The UA will be operated at an altitude below 400 feet above ground level (AGL). 4. The UA will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 5. All operations will utilize a visual observer (VO ) , and the VO and pilot in command ( PIC ) must be able to communicate verbally at all times

. 6. This exemption and all operating documents will be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the any a dministrator or law enforcement officer upon request

. 7. M aintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics will undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. The f unctional test flights wil l only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people and conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property. 8. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensur e that it is in a condition for safe operation. 9. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

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

. 10. The PIC will safely operate the UA in a manner consistent under this exemption, incl uding evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures

. 11. UAS operations will not be conducted during night, and only conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 12. The UA will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport. 13. The UA will 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. 14. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA will return to a pre

determined location within the private or controlled

- access property. 15. The PIC will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 16. The PIC will insure there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

### 5 I, RICHARD F. SHAW , pursuant to the provisions of the F ederal Aviation Regulations (14 C.P.R.) 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 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for exe mption from the requirements of :

• 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H and 91.203

— Airworthiness Certificates

• 14 C.F.R. 45.23, 45.27(a), and 45.29 (3) (c) (d)

— Location of marks; no n fixed

- wing aircraft

• 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a} & (b); 61.133(a ) , and 61.3

— Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in Command; Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations ; and Requirements for certificates, ratings and authorizations

• 14 C.F.R. 91.103 (b) (1 ) , (b)(2 )

— Preflight Action

• 14 C.F.R. 91.109(a)

— Flight Instruction

• 14 C.F.R. 91.119

— Minimum Safe Altitudes

• 14 C.F.R. 91.121

— Altimeter settings

• 14 C.F.R. 91.151

— Fuel requirements

• 14 C.F.R. 91.405 ( a) , 91.407(a)(1) , 91.409(a)(2) , and 91.417(a) a nd (b)

— Maintenance inspections

• 14 C.F.R. 91.7

— Civil aircraft airwor thiness

• 14 C.F.R. 91.9

— Civil aircraft flight manual requirements

EXTENT AN D REASON S FOR RELIEF


### 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C

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. 91.203

— Airworthiness Certificates I am seek ing exemption from 14 C

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. P art 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates) and 91.203 (a) and (b) (Certifications required) because of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with th e aircraf t to be utilized. Given the UA small size, ligh t weight design, and the limited operating area associated with their utilization, it is unnecessary to go through the certificate of airworthiness process in order to achieve or exceed current safety levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under 14 C.F.R. Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act.
14 C.F.R. 45.23, 45.27(a), and 45.29 (3) (c) (d)

— Location of marks; non fixed

- wing aircraft I am seeking exemption fr om 14 C.F.R. 45.27 (a) ( Location of marks; non fixed

- wing aircra ft ), 14 C.F.R. 45.29 (3) (c) (d) (e) (f) (h) ( Size of Marks ), and 45.23 ( Marking of the aircraft ). The UAS will not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which t o mark certain words or phrases. It is also im practical ity for each aircraft to display "N" and the aircraft's registration number with two

– inch lettering on such a small aircraft with dimensions smaller than the minimal lettering

. It is agreeable to reg ister the two UA serial numbers with the Administration, which are:

• DJI Phantom 2: serial number PH645258416

• DJI Inspire 1: serial number W13DCD16031137
14 C.F.R. 61.113(a} & (b); 61.133(a), and 61.3

— Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in Command; Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations; and Requirements for

### 6 certificat es, ratings and authorizations. I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a} & (b); 61.133(a), and 61.3 to not require a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a commercial or private pilot certification , or higher level certificate and who has acquired the minimum flight hour and currency requir ements. Regarding UAS and private pilot operational training, as stated previously , I have earned " UAS Safety Certification " and " UAS Instructor Certification " for small unmanned aircraft from the Unmanned Safety Institute based in Orlando, Florida , which is affiliated with Embry

- Riddle Aeronautical University. In August 2015, I completed the FAA Ground School Knowledge Test for Private P ilot

– Airplane certification w ith a score of 90 percent. I am currently taking private pilot practical flight instructions from an FAA Certified Flight Instructo r with total flight experience of 12.2 hours for the purposes of obtaining a Priva te Pilot Certificate

– Airplane . I h old an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate and Student Pil ot Certificate (#GX

- 1674852)

. I have accumulated and logged more than 25 hours of total time as a n experienced UAS quadcopter pilot during the past three years without i ncident

. I am a participating member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). I, RICHARD F. SHAW , will be the sole PIC of both the DJI PH ANTOM 2 and the DJI INSPIRE 1. Given my advanced level of UAS training and current private pilot practical training , I submit that I am able to safely operate the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 as the PIC i n a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures

. The regulation also provides that no person that holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft for compensation or hire. The regulation does a llows a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if t he flight is only incidental to that business or employment and the aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. Please note that the Administrator has previously granted relief from 14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a} & (b); 61.133(a), and 61.3 specific to UAS in similar circumstances

.
14 C.F.R. 91.103 (b) (1), (b)(2)

— Preflight Action I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.103 that requires the PIC "all available information" regarding runway lengths and takeoffs and landing distances. If granted an exemption I agree to additional safety procedures including, but not limited to: 1. Operate the U AS within a radius distance of 1 , 000 feet from the controller and with in direct line of sight

. 2. Operate the UAS for no more than 15 minutes per flight and to not exceed the manufacturer's recommended minimum level of battery power. 3. Operat e the UAS only within visual line of s ight (VLOS). 4. U til i ze global positioning system (GPS) and Vis i on Positioning System flight safety feature s achieved by the manufacturer

. 5. Conduct all operations under strict safety protocols that include sign age notification of the operation with a security perimeter that includes a minimum restricted no

occupancy zone for nonparticipating persons where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their consent

. 6. Research and analyze weather and environmental sources of information prior to operations

. 7. Conduct all operations outside a 5 nautical miles radius of airports

. 8. O btain all necessary permissions from pr i vate property owners , local officials, and respective agencies prior to operation.

### 7 9. Have procedures in place to abort flight s and/or make evasive and emergency

maneuvers in the event of safety breaches or potential danger.
14 C.F.R. 91.109(a)

— Flight Instruction I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.109 that states "n o person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls." The equivalent level of safety during the in

- flight training will be achieved by the manufacturer

or affiliate providing the training as described in the manu facturer's training program and through the use of experienced and qualified instructors familiar with the UA S

.
14 C.F.R. 91.119

— Minimum Safe Altitudes I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.119 that establishes minimum safe altitudes of "500 feet above surface" for operation of civil aircraft. If granted an exemption I agree to operate at altitudes below 400 feet AGL and operate in a restricted area with security perimeter to restrict nonparticipating persons where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their consent. No flight operations will take place without the permission from private property

owners , local officials, and respective agencies prior to operation

.
14 C.F.R. 91.121

— Altimeter settings I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.121 that states " e ach 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 ... to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. " Both the DJI PHANTOM 2 and the DJI INSPIRE 1 utilize barometric pressure sensor s , GPS equipment, and radio communications telemetry data link to displ ay altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS) , which is achieved by the manufacturer

. The altimeter for both UA are set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, which auto matically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be es tablished prior to each flight. A n equ ivalent level of safety will be maintained c onsidering the limited altitude of proposed operations and from the altitude sensors provided by the ma nufacture's integrated procedure s.

14 C.F.R. 91.151

— Fuel requirements I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.151 that states n o person may begin a flight under VFR conditions in an airplane unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after that for at least 30 minutes , or a rotorcraft unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly afte r that for at least 20 minutes. Given that both the DJI PHANTOM 2 and the DJI INSPIRE 1 are electric

- powered from lithium polymer batteries , and have a total flight time of 25 minutes and 18 minutes, respectively, per the manufacture's technical specifications , th is requirement will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo graphy flight operations . Moreover, an equivalent level of safety is achieved with the manufacture's integrated procedure s that prevent the UA accepting a take off command if the battery level is below a given value of 20 percent, plus an automated warning , then a "return to home" action when battery level s fall below a given value of 20 percent

. I, RICHARD F. SHAW , ensure safe operation of the battery powered UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions ( VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with sufficient battery energy to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intend ed landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

### 8 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b)

— Maintenance inspections I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.405{a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b) that states the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition, including that the aircraft to be approved for return to service by a n authorized maintenance and inspection person, and an annual inspection with maintenance records. Both the DJI PHANTOM 2 and the DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS meet the co nditions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, I, RICHARD F. SHAW , propose that the maintenance of the UA S will be accomplished by myself according to the ma nufacturer supplied user manual, and to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the manufacture's operating documents , and will document and maintain all maintenance records

. I n addition, as a safety precaution I will perform a preflight inspection of either UAS before each flight as outlined in this operating document

.
14 C.F.R. 91.7

— Civil aircraft airworthiness I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.7 that establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the UA , an exemption fr om Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 Section 333 that authorize the FAA to exempt aircr aft 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 UAS. I, RICHARD F. SHAW , will ensure that the UA are in ai rworthy condition based upon compliance with the manufacture's operat ing document s and m aintenance records prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight

.
14 C.F.R. 91.9

— Civil aircraft flight manual requirements I am seeking exemption from 14 C.F.R. 91.7 that state n o person may operate a civil aircraft "unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual." The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping a hard copy of the manufacture's official user manual for both the DJI PHANTOM 2 and the DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS i n close proximity to the operator during all flight operations.

REASONS WHY GRANTING REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST


### Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing I, RICHARD F. SHAW , too safely, efficiently, and economically educate students and early

- career photographers on the uses, applications, and safety protocol of unmanned aircraft flight, and to perform aerial video and photography on stories of public inter est over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, use of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of RICHARD F. SHAW pro posed operation s of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 would be realized without implicating any privacy issues.
1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS are battery powered and serve as a s afe,

### 9 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 the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS wo uld 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 reducin g the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriv ing and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS do not

r equire an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photograp hy 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 a nd Efficiency of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS , instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aeria l video graphy and photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS 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 graphy and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS while r educing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA a re propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substanti al risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional man ned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Asi de from the lack of flight crew members located onboard t he aircraft, the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS ( weighing approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, at their maximum gross weights with propeller blades widths of 23.22 inches respecti vely, 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 condu ct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 f eet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).
3. Performing Aerial Photography and Videography Operations and Providing Education With the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS Will Benefit the Economy. In addition to being safe and efficie nt, the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS are also

an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS w ould allow United States based educators , like myself, RICHARD F. SHAW , to remain academically competitive , hold down the cost of higher education, and c ontribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel a nd the Environmental Protection Agency regulatory actio ns phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. based photojournalists that wish to obtain aerial images must embrace new and alternative technology in order to remain com petitive. Operating the battery powered DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS is one such te chnology that allows greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, and provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. In addition, b y operating the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS , universi ty faculty members, such as myself, can re duce

### 10 higher education fees and tuition costs for students , which will ultimately reduce the burden of student loans and therefore contribute to growth of the U.S. economy.
4. There Are No Privacy Issues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, I, RICHARD F. SHAW propose that operation of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI IN SPIRE 1 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the manufacture's instruction m anual) which requires private property owner involvement a s well as local law enforcement notification and respective agencies , and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Reg ulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. 91.119.

REASONS WHY GRANTING REQUEST WOULD NOT AD VERSELY AFFECT PUBLI C SAFETY


### 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 RICHARD F. SHAW Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS Meet the Conditions of the FAA Modernizati on and Reform Act of 20 12 Section 333.
In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, RICHARD F. SHAW operation of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS meet s the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and wi ll not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Secti on 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets for th requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the pub lic, 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 d

ays after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Tr ansportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airsp ace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of thi s 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 : 1) ) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a re sult 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 secur ity; and 2) ) 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 Require ments for Safe Operation.

— If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspa ce system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

### 11 In seeking this exemption, I, RICHARD F. SHAW , submit that the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by:

a. t he characteristics of the DJI PHANTOM 2 a nd DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS b. t he pilot certification requirement; and

c. the specific operating limitations.
a. The specifications of The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security consideri ng its size, weight, speed, and operational capability. i. Technical Specifications of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS

. ii. The technical specifications o f the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS are set forth by the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS Specifications and Dat a Sheet, attached hereto. iii. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS A utonomous Flight and Navigation Modes enable the UAS to r emain w ithin a d efined o perational a rea. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and f ully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigatio nal modes of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS is provided o f the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS User Manuals, as submitted. iv. The DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS is designed for a utomati c r eturn to h ome p oint or h over i n t he event o f l oss o f t he c ontrol l ink or n avigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS will rema in stationary in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA will

assum e that the Control Link is lost and the UA 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 th e Failsafe Functions of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS are set forth in the attached User M anual s as previously provided. Description of the operation and specifications of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS GCS and flight control software is provided in the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS User Manual s , attached hereto.

b. Flight Opera tions of DJI PHANTOM 3, PROFESSIONAL UAS Are Limited to the Line Of Sight by Myself as the Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer. I, RICHARD F. SHAW, hold a valid Third Class airman medical certificate to act as the sole pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI PHANTOM 3, PROFESSIONAL and DJ UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI PHANTOM 3, PROFESSIONAL UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, I, RICH ARD F. SHAW, proposes to commercially operate DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS for the special purpose of conducting education and training for aerial video graphy and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to t he following specific op erating limitations:

### 12 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 po unds maximum gross weight: DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). 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 education and train ing for aerial video graphy 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 4 00 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in th e operating docume nts unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use h uman vision unaided by a ny device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a saf ety 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 op erations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ens ure 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 conditi ons 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 op erator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operato r 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 affe ct 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 i f 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 ope ration o f the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance ha s 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 an d 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 compo nent, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight mus t make an entry in the aircraft records. 12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable

### 13 components, items, or equipment, not already covered in t he rel evant 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, inspect ion, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, desc ription of work accomplished, and the sig nature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety b ulletins. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircra ft 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

. RICHARD F. SHAW holds a current Third Clas s Medical Certificate , and has attained advanced UAS training with a " UAS Safety Certification " and " UAS Instructor Certification " for small, unmanned aircraft from the Unmanned Safety Institute based in Orlando, Florida ; passed the FAA Ground School Knowl edge Test for Private P ilot

– Airplane certification with a score of 90 percent; holds a Student Pilot Certificate (#GX

- 1674852) ; and is currently taking practical flight instructions from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor for the purposes of obtaining a Private Pilots Certificate

– Airplane, with total flight experience of 12.2 hours. RICHARD F. SHAW will be the sole PIC of the D JI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS

. 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 operate d under the e xemption, 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 fo r the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be cond ucted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all perso ns not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and t he 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. 19.1. 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 r ules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the opera tion is conducted in accordance with a NOTA M 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 predetermined 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

### 14 accordance with the operating documents. 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering w ind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising spee d to the intended landing point and land the UA with 2 0 percent battery power remaining. 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certific ate 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 o pe ration. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the AT O issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must b e identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have iden tification (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 ra dio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commis sion (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 w ay 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, a nd 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 mu st e nsure 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 v essels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the P IC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an un due 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). b. 32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from t he land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permissi on from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA mu st 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 cont ained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

### 15 CONCLUSION


### As set forth herein, RICHARD F. SHAW seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 subsection 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS commerc ially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting education, training, and aerial video graphy and photography over certain areas of the United States. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities under FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 Section 333 to "establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircr aft systems in the national airspace system." 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 RICH ARD F. SHAW to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI PHANTOM 2 and DJI INSPIRE 1 UAS commercially within the NAS.
WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, RICHARD F. SHAW respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections Part 21, Subpart H , 91.203 , 45.23, 45.27(a), and 45.29 (3) (c) ( d) , 61.113(a} & (b) , 61.133(a), 61.3, 91.103 (b)(1), (b)(2) , 91.109(a) , 91.119 , 91.121 , 91.151 , 91.405 (a) , 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b) , 91.7 , and 91.9 and permit RICHARD F. SHAW to operate UAS commercially for the purpose of conducti ng education, training, and aerial video graphy and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Dated: November 1 7 , 2015
Respectfully submitted,

RICHARD F. SHAW 1009 Golden Trout Court Columbia, MO 65203 rickshaw.shaw@gmail.com 573

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# PHANTOM 2 User Manual V1. 4

For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3. 10
& PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V 3. 8
& PHANTOM RC Assistant version V1.1 

### 2015.01

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to
fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 ’s product page at 

### www.dji.com which is updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due
to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change

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### Content

CONTENT

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IN THE BOX

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LEGEND

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1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT

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1.1 B UILT

- IN F LIGHT C ONTROL S YSTEM I NSTRUCTIONS

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1.2 C ONNECTIONS WITH O THER DJI P RODUCTS

........................................................................... 5 Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products

........................................................ 6 Connections with Other DJI Products

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1.3 LED F LIGHT I NDICATORS D ESCRIPTION

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1.4 N OTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS

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2 PROPELLERS

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2.1 A SSEMBLY

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2.2 D ISASSEMBLY

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2.3 N OTES

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3 REMOTE CONTROLLER

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3.1 P OWER ON THE R EMOTE C ONTROLLER

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3.2 R EMOTE C ONTROLLER LED I NDICATOR S TATUS

.................................................................... 15 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status

................................................... 15 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status

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3.3 A NTENNA O RIENTATION

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3.4 R EMOTE C ONTROLLER O PERATION

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3.5 L INKING THE R EMOTE C ONTROLLER & B UILT

- IN R ECEIVER

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4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY

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4.1 C HARGING P ROCEDURES

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4.2 I NSTALL THE B ATTERY

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4.3 B ATTERY U SAGE

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4.4 D ESCRIPTION OF THE B ATTERY L EVEL I NDICATOR

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4.5 C ORRECT B ATTERY U SAGE N OTES

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5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS

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ARNINGS

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5.2 C ALIBRATION P ROCEDURES

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5.3 W HEN R ECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED

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6 FLIGHT

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6.1 F LYING E NVIRONMENT R EQUIREMENTS

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6.2 S TARTING THE M OTORS

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6.3 T AKEOFF /L ANDING P ROCEDURES

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6.4 F AILSAFE F UNCTION

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6.5 L OW B ATTERY C APACITY W ARNING F UNCTION

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6.6 F LIGHT L IMITS F UNCTION

................................................................................................ . 27 Max Height & Radius Limits

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6.7 F LIGHT L IMITS OF S PECIAL A REAS

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6.8 C ONDITIONS OF F LIGHT L IMITS

......................................................................................... 30 Disclaimer

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7 ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATI ON

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7.1 I NSTALLING D RIVER AND PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT

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7.2 U SING THE PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT ON A PC

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7.3 F IRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2

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7.4 PHANTOM RC A SSISTANT D ESCRIPTION

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8 APPENDIX

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8.1 S PECIFICATIONS

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8.2 LED F LIGHT I NDICATORS D ESCRIPTION

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### 1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [10]

[11] [9]

Figure 1- 1 Figure 1-2
[1] Propeller [2] Motor [3] Front Side [4] Front LEDs [5] Micro

- USB Port [6] Landing Gear [7] Receiver

Antenna [8] CAN

- Bus Connector [9] LED Flight Indicators [10 ] DJI Intelligent Battery [11] Compass

1.1 Built

- in Flight Control System Instructions
The built

- in flight control system is u s ed to control the entire aircraft’s functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller

contains the MC (Ma in Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver.

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built

- in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. The compass reads geo magnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System)
to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is

used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control
system connecting and controlling all the modules together.

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant , by choosing Naza

- M mode or P hantom 2 mode.

This manual is for P hantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza -M V2 Quick Start Manual for more

information.

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, inclu ding ZENMUSE H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal , iOSD mini , iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module.

Compass Gimbal Mounting Position Mount the H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal using 4 screws. CAN-Bus Connector Video Cable To the iOSD module or wireless video transmission module.

8-Pin Cable To the G8 port on the H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal.

5-Pin Cable To the compass.

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( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage (11.1V~12.6V) and a maximum current 2A.
( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an
operational voltage between 11.1V~12.6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board’s components. If the
total current exceeds 2A, please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the

wireless video transmission module. ( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication interference, it’s not recommended to use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G Wi-Fi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the

2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink. ( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the
compass during installation and connection to avoid interference. ( 5 ) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has
updat ed to the Version 2 shown below. H3

- 2D / H3

- 3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2

while for Version 1 , a H3

- 3D adapter kit ( coming soon) is required to install the H3

- 3D gimbal

.

Version 1 Gimbal Mounting Position Version 2 Gimbal Mounting Position

Figure 1-4 ( 6 ) When using the H3

- 3D gimbal, please connect the 8

- Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3

- 3D

shown below.

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1. L E D f l i g h t i n d i c a t o r s are used to show the aircraft ’ s current status. O nce power ed on, the indicators will light

up.

LED flight indicators

A i r c r a f t i n N o r m a l s t a t u s D e s c r i p t i o n s
Power On Self -Test
Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up
Ready to Fly Ready to Fly (non

- GPS)

A i r c r a f t i n a b n o r m a l s t a t u s W a r n i n g s a n d e r r o r s

Remote Controller Signal Lost

1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

2 nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning
Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

Error s & Aircraft c annot fly.
Compass data abnormal because of ferro

- magnetic interference or
the compass needs calibration.

( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for P hantom 2 mode. In Naza

- M mode, LED indicators

will work according to the Naza

- M flight control system

. ( 2 ) Conn ect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors.

2. The front LEDs are f or indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors

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### 6 Flight
6.1 Flying Environment Requirements ( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.).
( 2 ) D O NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. ( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildi ngs or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass. ( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. ( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base

stations or cell towers around ).
( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. ( 7 ) N ever use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations.

6 .2 Starting the Motors
A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors

. Push the sticks according to one of the options

below to start motors. Once the motors have started , release both stick s simultaneously. The same CSC is used to

st op the motors

.

A B C D

F igure 6-1
6 .3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicator s facing you

. 2. T urn on the remote controller

. 3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery

. 4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly / Ready to Fly
(non

- GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command.

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground

. R efer to < Remote Contr oller Operation >

for more details.

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7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 second s to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to
middle position after the motors have stopped.

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight ! This will stop the motors and cause the

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. ( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight , the aircraft has entered in to
Failsafe mode , refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. ( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blink ing red slowly or rapidly during flight . R efer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. ( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. ( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and
temp erature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. ( 5 ) When used with a H3

- 3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very

close to its maximum tak eoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 propeller guards at this weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally.
6 .4 Failsafe Function
The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost . T he flight control
system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. T he following

situations w ould make the aircraft fail to receiv e a signal from the remote controller and enter Fa ilsafe mode: ( 1 ) The remote controller is power ed off. ( 2 ) The remote controller is power ed on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in t he PHANTOM 2 Assistant). ( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective co mmunication range of the remote controller

. ( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel. ( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller

.

Failsafe works different ly depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it i s in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) mode.

R e a d y t o F l y ( n o n
- G P S ) - - - - A u t o m a t i c l a n d i n g

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may
be drifting during the descent and landing process.

R e a d y t o F l y - - - - A u t o m a t i c g o h o m e a n d l a n d

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When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as

the home point. I t is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated.

G o H o m e P r o c e d u r e s 

### 1 R e c o r d H o m e P o i n t

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### 2 F l y i n g

. 

### 3 R e m o t e c o n t r o l l e r s i g n a l l o s t

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### 5 F l y b a c k t o h o m e p o i n t

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### 4 S i g n a l l o s t l a s t s 3 s , b e g i n t o g o h o m e

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### 6 L a n d i n g a f t e r h o v e r i n g 1 5 s

. LED Flight Indicator  LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator

LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator Height over home point <= 20 m Height over home point > 20 m

2 0 m Elevate to 20 m

Figure 6-2
( 1 ) I n a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft
will descend automatically. ( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft’s position and altitude if
the remote controller signal is recovered.
In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in “ Ready to fly ” status
as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Q uickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more w ill reset the current aircraft position as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks on the LED Flight Indicator. T he definition of “ home point ” is: ( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is

recorded last time

. ( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the distance will be displayed as D if using iOSD module.

R e g a i n i n g C o n t r o l d u r i n g F a i l s a f e P r o c e d u r e

P o s i t i o n o f S w i t c h S 1 P o s i t i o n
- 1 P o s i t i o n
- 2 P o s i t i o n
- 3 ( N o t r i g g e r i n g t h e F a i l s a f e )

How to regain
control When the S1 switch is switched to Position- 1, toggle the S1 switch to any other position once to regain control

. If remote controller ’s signal is recovered, control is returned back to the pilot. R egain control as soon as signal is
recovered.©2013

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The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery
capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has

less than 15 % power

. ( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly

. ( 2 ) At lower than 15 % the LED indicator will blink red rapidl y, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to desce nd and

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC

. ( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V

as its threshold. Both this voltage th reshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto

- landing. Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pu sh ing up on the throttle stick. ( 1 ) Remember to fly your P HANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. ( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may

cause a communication failure.

6.6 Flight Limits Function All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits
function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes
height, distance l imits. In Ready to Fly status, height, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) status,
only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m.
(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compl iant within the definitions of class G ruled by
ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules,

make sure to configure the parameters to comp ly with these rules too , before using the

PHANTOM 2

. (2) Users in Mainland China can refer to 民用航空空域使用办法

. M a x H e i g h t & R a d i u s L i m i t s The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2

Assistant . Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder.©2013

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Home Point The height of aircraft when it is powered on

Figure 6- 3 Figure 6-4

R e a d y t o F l y

L i m i t s G r o u n d S t a t i o n R e a r L E D f l i g h t i n d i c a t o r

M a x H e i g h t The flight height is restricted to fly
under the max height. Warning: Height limit

reached. None.

M a x R a d i u s The flight distance is restricted to fly

within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit

reached. Rapid red flashings

when close to the Max radius limit.

R e a d y t o F l y ( n o n
- G P S )

F l i g h t L i m i t s G r o u n d S t a t i o n R e a r L E D f l i g h t i n d i c a t o r

M a x H e i g h t The flight height is restricted to fly
under the minor height between the Max height and 120m. Warning: Height limit reached.

None.

M a x R a d i u s Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators.

(1) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away.
(2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) status, it will fly back
within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found.

6. 7 Flight Limits of Special Areas Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category- mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B.©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 29 | Category A Category B

Ready to Fly

Airspace Limits Rear LED Flight Indicator

A Orange Motors will not start.

If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly
(non

- GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will
automatically descend and land then stop its motors.

B

Yellow If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly

(non

- GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will
descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edge d

.

C

Green No restrictions of flight, but the Phantom will not enter

Category A, the aircraft can fly free, but it will not enter Airspace B through Boundary b & d. Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely, but it will not enter into Airspace A through Bou ndary a.
D

Blue No restrictions. None.©2013

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- a u t o m a t i c d e s c e n t : All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the S1 switch.
(1) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators will blink red
quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking.
(2) For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway l ines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.

6. 8 Conditions of Flight Limits In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found.

The following table demonstrates all the cases( √ : a v a i l a b l e ; × :unavailable ).
All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously.

P h a n t o m m o d e

F l i g h t S t a t u s L i m i t s o f S p e c i a l A r e a M a x H e i g h t M a x R a d i u s
Ready to Fly √ √ √
Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) × √ ×

N a z a
- M m o d e

C o n t r o l M o d e n u m b e r o f G P S f o u n d L i m i t s o f S p e c i a l A r e a M a x H e i g h t M a x R a d i u s

GPS ≥ 6 √ √ √

< 6 × √ ×

ATTI. ≥ 6 √ √ ×

< 6 × √ ×

Manual ≥ 6 × × ×

< 6 × × ×

D i s c l a i m e r Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before
using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully.
You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this pr oduct, and for any direct or
indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws,

administrative rules and social habits thereof.©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 35 | 

### 8 Appendix
8. 1 Specifications 

### A ircraft

O perating environment temperature

- 10 °C to 50 °C

P ower consumption 5.6W

S upported Battery DJI Intelligent battery

W eight (including the battery) 1000g

Take

- off W eight ≤ 1300g Hovering Accuracy ( Ready to Fly ) Vertical: 0.8m ; Horizontal: 2.5m Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35° Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2 m/s

Max Flight Speed 15 m/s (Not Recommended)

W heelbase 350mm 

### 2.4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM
Communication Distance ( open area ) 1000m Receiver Sensitivity ( 1%PER )

- 9 7 dBm

W orking Current/Voltage 1 2 0 mA@ 3.7 V

Built

- in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh 

### DJ I Intelligent Battery

T ype 3S LiPo Battery

C apacity 5200mAh

, 11.1V Charging Environment R ange 0 °C to 40 °C
Discharging Environment R ange

- 20 °C to 50 °C

8.2 LED Flight Indicators Description
A ircraft in Normal status D escriptions

Power On Self

- Test
Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up
Ready to Fly Ready to Fly (non

- GPS)

Aircraft in abnormal status W arnings and errors

Remote Controller Signal Lost

1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 36 | 2 nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning
Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

Errors & Aircraft c annot fly.*
Compass data abnormal because of ferro

- magnetic interference or
the compass needs calibration. * Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors.

# INSPIRE 1

V1.8

2015.9 

# User Manual© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 3 

## Contents

**Using this manual** 2 Legends 2 Before Flight 2
Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI GO app 2

**Product Profile** 5
Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6
Assemble the Aircraft 6 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9

**Aircraft** 11 Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to Home (RTH) 13 Dynamic Home Point 15 Vision Positioning System 16 Flight Recorder 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

**Remote Controllers** 23
Remote	Controller	Profile 24 Remote Controller Operations 24
Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29
Remote Controller Status LED 31 Linking the Remote Controller 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 334 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. **Gimbal and Camera** 34
Camera	Profile 35
Gimbal 36

**DJI GO App** 39
Camera 40 Library 43 Explore 43
Me 43

**Flight** 44 Flight Environment Requirements 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 Preflight	Checklist 49 Calibrating the Compass 49 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 Flight Test 51

**FAQ** 53

**Appendix** 56 Specifications 57 Intelligent Flight 60 How to Update Firmware 61 FCC Compliance 626 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Product Profile 

## Product Profile

Introduction
The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering prec ision.
Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode.

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system.

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available.

Assemble the Aircraft
Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 9Product Profile **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Aircraft Diagram

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]

[7]
[8]
[9]
[10 ]
[11 ]

[12 ]
[13 ] GPS Propeller (P17)

Motor Front LED (P12)
Landing gear Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent Flight Battery (P18)

Aircraft Micro-USB Port
Rear LED (P12)

Camera Micro-USB Port
Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)
Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) [12]

[13]

Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Antennas (P29) Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Mounting place for your mobile device. [3] Control Stick Controls aircraft orientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. [1]

[2]

[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [3] [7] [8]

[11] [9] [10] [1]

[2] [3] [4]
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[6] Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status.

[11]

[12] [16] [17] [18] [19]

[10]

[13] [14] [15] [8] Power Button Used to power on or power off the remote controller. [9] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GO app. [11] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the

camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI GO app controls and features.

[20]

[21]

[22] [23] [20] GPS Module Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. [21] Back Left Button Customizable button in DJI GO app. [22] Power Port Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. [23] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI GO app.12 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Aircraft

Flight Status Indicator
The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below:

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED displays solid green. Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

## Aircraft

Flight Controller
The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. Flight Mode
Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 dep ending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the a ircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.
Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on P27 for more information.

Front LED Rear LED Aircraft Status Indicator© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 13Aircraft **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Power on and self-check

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

Return to Home (RTH)
The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Batter y RTH and Failsafe RTH.

GPS Description

Home Point The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.

Smart RTH Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the DJI GO app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.14 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Aircraft **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Battery Level

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI GO app Flight Instructions

Low battery level warning The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly. Tap “Go-home” to have the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

Critical Low battery level warning The aircraft must land immediately. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly. The DJI GO app screen will flash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm. The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically.

Estimated remaining flight time Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. N/A N/A N/A Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI GO app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below

Battery level indicator Critical Low battery level warning(Red)

Low battery level warning Sufficient battery level(Green)

Remaining flight time

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Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s cur rent status.

Failsafe RTH Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

GPS Dynamic Home Point
Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below:

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. 5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Fast Blinking Yellow 1 Record Home Point (HP)

Blinking Green 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 2 Confirm Home Point

Blinking Green 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow Height over HP>20m

Elevate to 20m

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point.

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI GO app and go to the “Camera” page. 2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the aircraft ’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.
Vision Positioning System
DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available. [1] [2]© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 17Aircraft **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right: 2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light,

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place.

The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, p ure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or dras tically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land if it is in “P” mode. Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the ai rcraft is flying over water. Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz wh en Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.
Flight Recorder
Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through the DJI GO app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,18 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Aircraft **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, oth erwise the aircraft cannot take off. Handling the propellers with care. Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding mo tors to ensure it is attached firmly.

Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlock the propellers.
Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly an d firmly before every flight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight e xperience.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: Propellers Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) Figure
Attach On Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot

Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove
Attaching the Propellers
1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 45Flight 

## Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable lo cation.
Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s ,

snow, rain and smog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board

compass and GPS signal. 3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, tre es or bodies of water. 4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism,

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature.

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode.
Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area
Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, dist ance limits and No Fly Zones. When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 1 20 meters.

Max Height & Radius Limits Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI GO App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point Height of aircraft when powered on46 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Flight **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow
Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Height Flight height restricted to 120m and under. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius No limits

If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically.

No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below:

Airport: (1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various size. (2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevente d. (3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear in the DJI GO app. GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green
Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Height Flight altitude must be under the set height. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached. Rapid red flashing when close to the max radius limit.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 47Flight **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Restricted Areas: (1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. (2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI GO a pp.

Restricted Areas

R1 66 feet

1 mile

320 feet R2

100m R Airports

1640 feet

Restricted Areas R1 66 feet

1 mile

320 feet R2

100m R Airports

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI GO App Prompt Aircraft Status Indicator

No-fly Zone Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited.

Red flashing If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode but P mode activates the aircraft will automatically descend to land then stop its motors after landing. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, automatic landing has begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile radius)

Restrictedaltitude flight

zone If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode but P mode activates, it will descend to a safe altitude and hover 15 feet below the safe altitude. Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. (If you are between the range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile radius) Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Max flight height restricted to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly Cautiously.
Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there will be warning message. Warning: You are approaching a restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone No restrictions. None. None.

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing.

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 49Flight **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Preflight	Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are full y charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI GO app connected to the aircraft.
Calibrating the Compass
IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required fo r optimum performance.

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements unde rground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

Calibration Procedures Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status Indicator bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow th e on-screen instructions. 2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration. Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI GO App, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the compass.

When to Recalibrate
1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicato r is blinking red and yellow. 2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different f rom your last flight. 3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the

compass. 4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does n ot fly in straight lines.
Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Auto Take-off Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 1. Launch DJI GO app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 57Appendix 

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Specifications

Aircraft

Model T600 Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Hovering Accuracy (P 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 4,500 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 3510 Propeller Model DJI 1345 Indoor Hovering Enabled by default Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm
Dimensions 438x451x301 mm
Gimbal

Model ZENMUSE X3 Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W 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°/s58 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Appendix **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

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 8 s to 1/8000 s 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
Remote Controller

Name C1

Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance Up to 5.0 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences and FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant. Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences) when it is CE compliant.

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 59Appendix **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Power Supply Built-in battery Charging DJI charger Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone 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 Charger

Model A14-100P1A Voltage 26.3 V
Rated Power 100 W 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 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 Temperature Range -10 to 40° C60 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Appendix **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

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 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 0-300 cm DJI GO App Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later

Supported Mobile Devices * iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience

Intelligent Flight
Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations.Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the preset flight maneuvers.

Course Lock Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle).

Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Point.

Point of Interest The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.

Waypoints Record a flight path, then the aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly while you control the camera and orientation. The flight path can be saved and re-apply in the future.

Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode f or the first time.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 61Appendix **INSPIRE 1** User Manual
How to Update Firmware
Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, rem ote controller and battery.

Updating the Aircraft Firmware Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100 MB of free space on the SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package
1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/

phantom-3/download). 2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card.

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the camera.

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator

will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is complete with success. 3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated after the update.

The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text “result: failed” is found or the camera status indicator shows solid red.

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is available. Follow these steps to update the firmware via the DJI GO App.

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity
1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level. 2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet. 3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device.

Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware
1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the

firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update and blink green when update is complete with success. Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the traditional method: a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site.62 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Appendix **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

FCC Compliance
FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB flash drive. c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off. d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off

the remote controller during the update. e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound

a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. f . If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the

gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

You will only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from this point onwards.

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft.

Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card. Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and remote controller firmware updates. Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware

update package. Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming calls may disrupt the update process. Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware update when the aircraft is landed. Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft’s firmware. The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote controller and aircraft. Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal sound. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 63Appendix **INSPIRE 1** User Manual

Compliance Information
FCC Warning Message Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera tion.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fr om that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired op eration of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licabl es aux areils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.