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U.S. Department of Transportation March 2, 2016 Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590

Re: Request for Exemption unde r Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from Certain Provisions of 14 C.F.R.

360 Property Videos, LLC

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Antonelli Law files this petition for exemption on behalf of 360 Property Videos, LLC ( “ 360 Property ” )
, an operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAs”) for the commercial purposes of Aerial photography and videography . Specifically, petitioner seeks an exempt ion from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed in Appendix A to allow commercial operation of its UA , so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA in a grant of this petition. This request is substantially similar to dozens of other aerial photography and videography petitions previously approved, and should be considered under the expedited summary grant procedure.

Approval of the exemption for petitioner will allow operation of the DJI Inspire 1 for the proposed uses in Class G airspace nationwide, or as otherwise prescribed by an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued COA. The UA covered by this petition has been previously approved for the proposed uses in the exemption grants identified in Secti on VII of the petition. The UA covered by this petition is small battery

- powered craft, weighing no more than 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg.)

, inclusive of battery and payload. Operation of the UA under the strict conditions proposed below will provide an equivalent level of safety, as Congress intended, while still allowing commercial op erations. Operations using this UA is far safer than conventional operations conducted with helicopters and fixed

- wing aircraft that weigh thousands of pounds, carry large amounts of highly flammable fuel, and operate in close proximity to the ground, trees, infrastructure, a nd people.

Congress directed the FAA to consider seven factors in deciding whether to approve Section 333 exemption petitions

- size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, proximity to populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight. In this case, each factor3 Table of Contents I. Publishable Summary

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II. Petitioner’s Contact Information

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III. Proposed Operations

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A. The UA

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B. The Crew

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C. Flight Conditions

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D. Flight Operations

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IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety

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VI. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption

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VI. Privacy

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VII. Public Interest and Safety

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VIII. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested

................................ .............................. 13 Appendix A: FARs as to which 360 Property wishes the same determination to be made as has been made previously.

................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 134 Exhibit List

Exhibit 1: Inspire 1 User Manual

............................ Submitted separately due to upload constraints Exhibit 2: Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide

................... Submitted separately due to upload constraints Exhibit 3: Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines

.................... Submitted separately due to upload constraints Exhibit 4: Inspire 1 Disclaimer and W arning

......... Submitted separately due to upload constraints Exhibit 5: Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

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................................ ................................ ................. Submitted separately due to upload constraints Exhibit 6: Inspire 1 Maintenance Manual

............... Submitted separately due to upload constraints Exhibit 7: Inspire 1 Overview

................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 1 6 Exhibit 8: Inspire 1 Features

................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 1 8 Exhibit 9: Inspire 1 Specifications

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Exhibits 1

- 6 have been uploaded to Regulations.gov separately due to size constraints.5

I. Publishable Summary

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Petitioner seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 C.F.R 21(h); 14 C.F.R. 43.7; 14 C.F.R. 43.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.27; 14 C.F.R. 45.29; 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.105; 14 C.F.R. 91.109; 14 C.F.R. 91.113(b); 14 C.F.R. 91.11 9 (c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 215; 14 C.F.R. 91.403; 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 409(a)(1) and (2); and 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b) to operate commercially small unmanned ai rcraft systems (UAs) ( 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg.) or less).

Approval of the exemption requested by petitioner will allow commercial operation of the DJI Inspire 1 for the purposes of Aerial photography and videography in Class G ai rspace nationwide, unless otherwise prescribed by an ATO

- issued COA. The requested exemption should be granted because operation of a small UA weighing no more than 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg.) , inclusive of battery and payload , conducted in the strict conditions outlined below, will provide an equivalent level of safety, while still allowing commercia l operations. The lightweight aircraft covered by the exemption are far safer than conventional operations conducted with helicopters and fixed

- wing aircraft weighing thousands of pounds and carrying large amounts of highly flammable fuel, and operating in close proximity to the ground and people. The seven factors Congress directed the FAA to consider when approving Section 333 exemption petitions

- size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, proximity to populated areas, and operat ion within visual line of sight

– each support the request. In particular, the aircraft are small, and will operate at slow speeds, and close to the ground. The substantial increase of safety and decrease of risk to human life, coupled with the low risk us e of UAs to conduct these operations, weigh heavily in favor of granting the exemption.

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information

Andrew La ndgraf Owner 360 Property Videos, LLC 91

- 254 Paiaha Place Kapolei, HI 96707

Counsel for Petitioner: Jeffrey J. Antonelli Antonelli Law 35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 1875 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel: 312

- 201

- 8310 Email: jeffrey@antonelli

- law.com6

III. Proposed Operations

A. The UA

The requested exemption will permit petitioner to operate the DJI Inspire 1 . This UA has been pr eviously approved for commercial operation in, among others, the exemption grants identified in Section VII below.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate t o the characteristics of the UA are numbers 1, 5, and 16

- 20 in Section V belo w. Each has been adopted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

The DJI Inspire 1 have the ability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal planes simultaneously. The UA will have the following specifications or equivalent:

Airframe DJI Inspire 1 Control System Internal to Inspire 1. This includes the main controller (MC), which receives the battery voltage, capacity, and current, the internal measurement unit (IMU), which receives telemetry data, compass, and GPS. Maximum Operating Speed 43 knots Maximum Flight Time 18 minutes Maximum Weight 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg) Transmitter DJI Inspire 1 Remote Control Receiver Internal to UA Motor DJI 3510H Propellers Four 13 x 4” propellers Data Link HD Lightbridge Video Downlink Video Link HD Lightbridge Video Downlink Batteries LiPo 6S High Voltage battery with 4500

- 5700 mAh capactity Telemetric Display DJI G O App Automatic Return to Home If Tx signal is lost for more than three seconds and the UA is under 65 ft. (20 m.) AGL, the UA will rise to 65 ft. AGL, travel horizontally to the predesignated home spot, then land. If the UA is above 65 ft. AGL, travel horizontally to the predes ignated home spot, hover for 15

seconds, then land.7

B. The Crew

The crew will consist of a pilot in command (PIC) and a visual observer (VO). The PIC and VO will have been trained in operation of UAs generally and received u p

- to

- date information on the UA to be operated pursuant to this grant. The PIC will have, at a minimum, a sport pilot license and either a third class medical certificate or a U.S. driver’s license.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the training and ch aracteristics of the crew are numbers 3 and 6

- 9 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

C. Flight Conditions

The UA will be used for Aerial photography and videography in Class G airspace (unless otherwise prescribed by an ATO

- issued COA) under 400 feet above ground level (“AGL”) and under controlled conditions over restricted property. Petitioner will work with the local FSDO when planning operations. Petitioner will only operate the UA in visual meteorol ogical conditions (VMC). The UA wi ll at all times be no less than 500 feet below and no less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud, and petitioner will not conduct operations unless visibility is at least 3 statute miles from the PIC. The flight crew will always make a safety assessmen t of the risk of every operation, and will only operate when it is determined that no hazards are present.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the fl ight conditions in which the UA will be operated are numbers 2, 4, 16, and 2 8

- 29 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

D. Flight Operations

The purpose of the UA flights for which exemption is requested will be for Aerial photography and videography . Every UA flight will use at minimum a two person flight crew: a PIC and a VO.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to flight operations are numbers 11

- 12, 17

- 25, and 32

- 34 in Section V below. Each has been accepted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety

Petitioner proposes that the exemption apply to UAs that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations proposed herein. Th ese limitations provide for a level of safety at least equivalent to or higher than manned aircraft operations under the current regulatory structure. Section V below identifies the limitations and conditions to which petitioner agrees to be bound when co nducting commercial operations under a grant of this petition. Appendix A contains a matrix connecting (i) the specific proposed condition with (ii) the FAR provision for which it provides an equivalent level of safety and (iii) one or more recent Section 333 exemption grants in which the FAA recognized this equivalent level of safety.

Approval of the commercial operations outlined in this petition presents no national security8

issue. The PIC will possess, at minimum, a sport pilot’s certificate, and there fore he or she will have been subject to security screening by the Department of Homeland Security.

V. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption

1. The UA, including battery and technical payload, will weigh no more than approximately 6.5 lbs. (2.9 kg.)

.

2. UA operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purposes of Aerial photography and videography in Class G airspace nationwide, unless o therwise prescribed by an ATO

- issued COA.

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a PIC and VO.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL, as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents. All alti tudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

5. The UA will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 43 knots

.

6. Minimum flight crew for each operation will consist of the UA PIC and a VO.

7. The PIC will possess at a minimum sport pilot license and either a third class medical certificate or a U.S. driver’s license.

8. The petitioner will not permit any P IC to operate the UA unless the PIC meets its qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UA in a manner consistent with how the UA will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaini ng appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency will be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR §61.51(b). A record of the PIC training will be documented and made available upon reques t by the Administrator. Training operations will only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations will be considered nonparticipants, and th e PIC will operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

9. The VO will not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obs tructions, and will not be permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.

10. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not be allowed to transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can pe rform the functions prescribed in these conditions and the operating documents.

11. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UA operations prior to each day’s activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties in co nnection with the operations be present for this briefing.9

12. Prior to each flig ht, the PIC will inspect the UA , including the Ground Control Station, to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UA, the PIC will not operate the UA until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UA is found to be in a condition for safe flight. All maintenance and alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records.

13. Petitioner will conduct a functional flight test on any UA that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UA operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component. The PIC who conducts the functional test fligh t will make an entry in the aircraft records.

14. The petitioner will carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the UA manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and l ife limit requirements set forth in the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts will be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UA to service. The authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

15. The UA will be operated within vis ual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. PIC and VO will at all times be able to communicate verbally. They will not be permitted to us e electronic messaging or texting to communicate during flight operations.

16. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and p repare to land with at least 25% battery power remaining.

17. Actual total flight time for each operational flight will result in no less than a 25% battery

reserve.

18. The UA will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unexpected obstacles or emergen cies.

19. The UA will be programmed so that if it loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will return to a pre

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

20. If the UA and i ts radio control link disconnect during flight, the system’s failsafe protection will be triggered and the multirotor will return to home and land automatically, rather than flying off uncontrollably or landing at an unknown location.

21. The operating docum ents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be maintained and available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UA any time the UA is operating. These documents will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in the exemption grant and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the grant conditions and10

limitations will take precedence and will be followed. Otherwise, the petitione r will follow the procedures outlined in its operating documents. If it updates or revises its operating documents, it will present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. If the petitioner determines that any update or revision wo uld affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the Petitioner will petition for an amendment to the grant of exemption.

22. Petitioner will obtain written and/or oral permission from the landowners/authorized agents of the landowners ove r which flights will be conducted.

23. Petitioner will obtain all required permissions and permits from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies.

24. UA operations will n ot be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights will not be conducted under special visual flight rules (SVFR).

25. The petitioner will obtain an Air Traffic Or ganization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. Petitioner will request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 24 hours prior to the operation. All operations will be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA, including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. The UA will not be operated 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 has been obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. Any letter of agreement with the airport management will be made available to the Administrator upon request.

27. 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.

28. All operations shall be conducted in Class G airspace or as otherwise prescribed in an ATO issued COA.

29. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption will be identified b y serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable.

30. Before conducting operations, petitioner will ensure that t he radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

31. The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all mann ed aviation operations and activities at all times.11

32. The UA will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

33. Petitioner will conduct all flight operations at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and st ructures unless one of the following three conditions is met:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonpa rticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The petitioner will ensure that nonparticipating pers ons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection an d are within 500 feet of the UA , the PIC will ensure that flight operations cease immediately. b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.

c. Operati ons nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

34. Petitioner will report any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of t he operational area as defined by the applicable COA to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Petitioner will report accidents to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

.

VI. Privacy

There is little concern that the proposed flights will cause invasions of privacy. All flights will occur over either (a) public rights of way where there is no expectation of privacy; or (b) over private property with permission of the landowner/authorized agent and consent of participating individuals.

If data collected is made available for public view, all images containing uninvolved persons will be blurred or blacked

- out. No attempt will be m ade to identify any individuals filmed during the flights except in cases where they are trespassing upon or damaging customer property, or interfering with the petitioner’s or its customers’ operations.

VII. Public Interest and Safety

The planned UA use will increase ground safety for Aerial photography and videography

. This type o f data collection has previously been performed by manned aircraft or by individuals on the ground. Both are more time consuming and are more expensive than using UAs. Use of manned aircraft also poses enhanced risk to the pilot and onboard crew, who would be several hundred feet in the air.

The enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact achieved using UAs and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater mass, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, giv es the FAA good cause to find that the UA operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest.12

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012

– size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports an d populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security

– provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemption allowing commerci al operation of petitioner’s UA for a Aerial photography and videography pursuant to 360 Property rules of operation.

The FAA has determined that using the Inspire 1 family for aerial photography and videography is in the public interest in the f ollowing exemption grants: Exemption No. 11313 (aerial cinematography and photography); Exemption No. 11314 (aerial photography and/or video); Exemption No. 11359 (aerial photography and videography); Exemption No. 11416 (still photographs and videography) ; Exemption No. 11423 (filming and photographing of property, people and events); Exemption No. 11428 (photography and videography); Exemption No. 11458 (aerial photography, inspection, videography and cinematography); Exemption No. 11463 (aerial photography, videography, and data collection); Exemption No. 11516 (aerial photography, video, and UAS training); and Exemption No. 11537 (aerial photography, videography, surveying and mapping).13

VIII. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested

Appendix A: FARs as to which 360 Property wishes the same determination t o be made as has been made previously.

FAR Provision Applicable condition(s) in

Section 5 of petition FAA Exemption Decision

21(h) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 25, 28, 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 43.7 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 43.11 12 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 45.11 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 45.27 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 1451 7, 14560, 14662 45.29 29 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.7(a) 12 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.9(b)(2) 22 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.9(c) 30 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.103(b)(2) 3, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 1466214

FAR Provision Applicable condition(s) in

Section 5 of petition FAA Exemption Decision

91.105 6 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.109 7, 8 Nos. 11252, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.113(b) 3, 31 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.119(c ) 4, 33 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.121 4 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.151(a) 16, 17 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.203 (a) and (b) 22 Nos. 11252, 1139 6, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.215 25, 26 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.403 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.405(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.407(a)(1) 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 1466215

FAR Provision Applicable condition(s) in

Section 5 of petition FAA Exemption Decision

91.409(a)(1) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13 933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14560, 14662 91.409(a)(2) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14662 91.417(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14662 91.417(b) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11252, 11396, 11467, 11745, 11797, 11905, 11945, 12040, 12068, 12080, 12107, 12422, 12474, 13365, 13366, 13933, 14026, 14194, 14195, 14196, 14517, 14662PHANTOM INSPIRE OSMO RONIN INDUSTRIAL PRO SYSTEMS DEVELOPERS SUPPORT  LOGIN | REGISTER ENGLISH  STORE

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Transforming design Powerful motors Ready to Fly CAMERA

Full 3600 rotation 4K video 12 megapixel photos REMOTE

Easy, intuitive control Integrated DJI Lightbridge Convenient controls GO APP

Live HD view Easy video editor Worry-free autopilot Built-in flight simulator for practice GO APP

Capture and share beautiful content by using the DJI GO app with most DJI products, Phantom 3 series, Inspire series and Osmo. Built for universal compatibility and upgraded usability, simply connect your device, launch the app, and go.

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DJI’s most advanced technology comes together in an easy to use, all-in-one flying platform that empowers you to create the unforgettable.

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INSPIRE 1 AIRCRAFT CAMERA REMOTE GO APPADVANCED, READY-TO-FLY DESIGN

Imagine holding the future in your hands. Designed to be powerful while lightweight, flexible while providing the stability you need, the Inspire 1 is DJI’s most advanced complete package. All of the latest aerial technology is packed into one simple, ready-to-fly system, putting you in the sky within minutes.AERODYNAMIC, TRANSFORMING DESIGN

Carbon fiber arms give you the strength to maneuver in the air and they transform, moving out of the camera’s way at the flick of a switch. With a full 360 unobstructed view, you now have the freedom to capture shots independent of the direction you are flying.

ROTOR DESIGN

The all new 13 inch quick release rotors are built with the unique DJI "Z-Blade"design. They have been reinforced with new carbon fiber compound material to ensure excellent performance with increased stability.

CURVED MAGNETS

Brushless motors pioneered by DJI are now the standard in the multirotor industry. But the Inspire 1 takes the next step in brushless development by integrating curved magnets that fit flush around the edge of each motor. Although much more difficult to produce, these magnets eliminate airflow gaps within the motor, greatly increasing efficiency.

SINGLE-WIRE DESIGN

Several strands of copper wire have been replaced by a single, dense strand. Reducing the wasted space between wires results in more copper within each motor, providing more power and less resistance. A centrifugal pump increases airflow inside the neat, tight copper windings dissipating heat much faster while greatly increasing the life of the motors.NEW ESCS

The revolutionary Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC) with sinusoidal drive replaces the square wave drive of traditional ESCs redefining the whole drive system. The patented algorithm in the ESCs have been tuned and customized specifically for the Inspire 1 offering features such as closed loop torque control and distinct functional redundancy with the highest efficiency and the most reliability.

INTELLIGENT POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A fully integrated intelligent battery powers your Inspire 1 and virtually manages
itself.When in flight, your remaining battery power is shown live, letting you know how long you can continue to fly. Advanced algorithms calculate the distance of your aircraft and estimated time to return home, letting you know when it’s time to fly back.

The battery reports the voltage of each cell, the total lifetime charges and discharges, and the overall health and battery status. All this helps you keep your Inspire 1 in the air and flying for years to come.

POSITIONING

As it flies, the position of your Inspire 1 is constantly updated and recorded using a high-strength, intelligent GLONASS + GPS system. This dual positioning system enables higher precision and quicker satellite acquisition, allowing you to see where the aircraft is on a live map and giving it a point to hover at when you release the controls.MAIN CONTROLLER

This is the "brain" of the entire system, receiving thousands of bits of data every second and translating that data into action as you fly. The Main Controller tells every part of your Inspire 1 what to do, calculates environmental conditions in real-time, and ensures that the aircraft responds to your control commands instantly.

IMU

Automatically keeping the Inspire 1 stable and steady during flight only looks easy, as DJI’s advanced Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) handles everything. The IMU incorporates both a 6-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer to monitor miniscule changes in tilt and movement. This allows the aircraft to compensate and adjust immediately, holding its position at all times.FAILSAFE

All of these features combine to put your Inspire 1 on autopilot when needed. If the battery runs low or connection with your remote controller is lost, the Inspire 1 uses its positioning system and smart flight technology to return back to you.HOVER IN PLACE WITHOUT GPS

You can take off and land at the press of a button and keep your Inspire 1 steady indoors or when GPS satellites can’t be acquired with the new DJI Vision Positioning System.

THE COMBINED VISUAL DATA AND SONAR WAVES

DJI built the Vision Positioning System from the ground up, customizing it to meet the rigorous requirements in place for anything that handles position holding on our flying platforms.

This system combines visual data and sonar waves in a single unit, detecting both variance in patterns on the ground and current altitude. With this information, your Inspire 1 can hover in place and automatically raise or lower its arms as you liftoff or descend to the ground.THE CPU CHIP

But the sonar and visual information is just one half of the fully integrated package: processing this information is handled by a dedicated CPU chip. This chip takes in feedback and outputs data in real-time, and is intelligent enough to distinguish between objects and ground patterns. All of this data is given to your Inspire 1’s flight controller, which in turn communicates with the entire
aircraft.BUY INSPIRE 1

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### INSPIRE 1 SPECS

Home / Products / Inspire 1 / Specs AIRCRAFT

Transforming design Powerful motors Ready to Fly CAMERA

Full 3600 rotation 4K video 12 megapixel photos REMOTE

Easy, intuitive control Integrated DJI Lightbridge Convenient controls GO APP

Live HD view Easy video editor Worry-free autopilot Built-in flight simulator for practice GO APP

Capture and share beautiful content by using the DJI GO app with most DJI products, Phantom 3 series, Inspire series and Osmo. Built for universal compatibility and upgraded usability, simply connect your device, launch the app, and go.

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INSPIRE 1 AIRCRAFT CAMERA REMOTE GO APPAIRCRAFT

Model T600
Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g
Hovering Accuracy (GPS mode) Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m
Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s
Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s
Max Descent Speed 4 m/s
Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 4500 m (Default altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)
Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s
Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510H
Propeller Model DJI 1345T
Indoor Hovering Enabled by default
Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C
Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm
Power Spectral Density 9.06mW/MHz

CAMERA

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76M

Effective Pixels 12.4M
Image Max Size 4000x3000
ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)
Electronic Shutter Speed 8s

- 1/8000s
FOV (Field of View) 94°

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” GIMBAL

Model ZENMUSE X3
Operating Current Station: 750 mA Motion: 900 mA
Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°
Mounting Detachable
Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320°
Mechanical Range Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330°
Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Name C1
Operating Frequency 922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz 2.400~2.483 GHz
Maximum Transmitting Distance Up to 5 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when FCC compliant Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when CE compliant

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G
Video Output Port USB, mini-HDMI
Power Supply Built-in battery
Charging DJI charger
Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Phone

Max Mobile Device Width 170mm
Output Power 9 W
Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C
Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C
Charging Temperature Range 0-40° C
Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2SLens 20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞ 9 Elements in 9 groups Anti-distortion
Still Photography Modes Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse
Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60
Max Bitrate of Video Storage 60 Mbps
Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
Supported SD Card Types Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.
Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

CHARGER

Model A14-100P1A
Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

BATTERY (OPTIONAL)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB48
Capacity 5700 mAh
Voltage 22.8 V
Battery Type LiPo 6S
Energy 129.96 Wh
Net Weight 670 g
Operating 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° to 40° C
Max Charging Power 180 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

VISION POSITIONING

Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)
Altitude Range 5-500 cm
Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces
Operating Range 0-250 cmDJI GO APP

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later
Supported Mobile Devices * Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. * Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei P8 Max, Nubia Z7 mini,Sony Xperia Z3, MI 3, MI PAD, Smartisan T1. *Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues.



### INSPIRE 1 VIDEOS

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OFFICIAL DJI VIDEOS PARTNER VIDEOSHow to Install the 1345T Quick Release Propellers

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DJI - Mounting the Zenmuse X5 to the Inspire 1

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DJI GO – Intelligent Flight Mode: Waypoints

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DJI Inspire 1 Unboxing

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### INSPIRE 1 DOWNLOADS

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FIRMWARE

Inspire 1 Firmware v.1.6.0.40 2015-12-22 ZIP

Inspire 1 Firmware v.1.5.0.30 2015-12-07 ZIP

Inspire 1 Firmware v1.4.0.10 2015-09-07 ZIP

Inspire 1 Firmware v1.3.0.00 2015-08-04 ZIP

How to Update Firmware v1.4 2015-10-22 ZIP PDF DJI GO APP

iOS Version v2.4.3. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. Android Version v2.4.3. Requires Android 4.1.2 or later. Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei P8 Max, Nubia Z7 mini,Sony Xperia Z3, MI 3, MI PAD, Smartisan T1. *Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues.

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Inspire 1/ Phantom 3/ X5 LOG mode Transcoding Tool v1.0.0 2015-12-07 ZIP EXE

Inspire 1/ Phantom 3/ X5 LOG mode Transcoding Tool v0.9.2 2015-10-20 ZIP EXE

DJI DNG Cleaner v1.1 2015-04-10 ZIP EXE DOCUMENTS & MANUALS

Inspire 1 Release Note 2015-12-24 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 2015-11-18 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide (EN) v2.2 2015-12-18 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide (DE) v2.0 2015-12-18 ZIP PDF* Disclaimer of Warranties:

SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. provides the firmware “as is” and “as available” for your use, without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties of merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use the firmware is at your sole risk. In no case shall SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of any of the firmware, including but not limited to, any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of your misuse, transmitted, etc. Charging Hub Upgrader v1.1 2015-09-09 ZIP

Inspire 1/Phantom 3/ X5 Transcoding Tool v0.9.2 2015-10-20 DMG

DJI DNG Cleaner v1.1 2015-04-10 DMG Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide (FR) v2.0 2015-12-18 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 User Manual (EN) v2.0 2015-12-18 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 User Manual (DE) v1.0 2015-03-20 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 User Manual (FR) v1.0 2015-03-19 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines v1.0 2014-12-31 ZIP PDF

Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines v1.4 2015-09-01 ZIP PDF

Charging Hub for Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Batteries v1.0 2015-09-01 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 1345s Quick-Release Propellers Quick Start Guide 2015-03-26 ZIP PDF

1345 Propeller Locks Quick Start Guide 2015-01-23 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 Maintenance Manual v1.0 2015-02-28 ZIP PDF

Inspire 1 In the Box 2014-12-31 ZIP PDF



### INSPIRE 1 FAQ

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CAMERA & GIMBAL How do I solve a large margin mid-point error?

How long does it take to charge a remote controller?

What is the largest tablet that will fit in the remote controller’s mobile device mount?

Under which circumstances can the Inspire 1 transmit video over distances of 5 km? Does this require any specific configuration?

Is there any delay when transmitting video, if so, how long is the delay?

Can the HDMI port and the USB port transmit a video signal at the same time?

What is the maximum allowable distance between the master remote controller and the slave remote controller?

How many slave remote controllers can be connected at the same time?

How can I eliminate the fisheye effect in my pictures and videos?

Can the tilt and pan of the camera be controlled through the DJI GO app?

How many bytes per minute does shooting a 4K video generate? How much video can a 16GB SD card hold?BATTERY

USING THE APP

MISCELLANEOUS Why does the video sometimes seem blurry, even when shooting under normal indoor lighting conditions?

Is it normal for the integrated camera fan to occasionally start and/or stop after turning on the Inspire 1?

Can I carry the Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery on a commercial airplane?

How do I check the total remaining life of my battery?

Is there an auto-discharge function for the Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery? To what extent should I discharge the battery?

Why is a full charge/discharge needed after every 20 battery cycles?

Can the Inspire 1 sync photos and videos to a mobile device through app, in the same way that the Phantom 2 Vision+ can?

What does the 'Star' button on the app’s Camera page do?

Do I need to register on the DJI GO app?

Why does it seem like some frames are lost when shooting 4K video?

The connection of the Inspire 1’s arms to the landing gear seems a bit loose. Is this normal?How can I be sure that my Intelligent Flight Battery is an official DJI battery?

Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately?

Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now?

How big is the Inspire 1?

What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use?

Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with?

Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included?

How can I put a GO Pro camera on the Inspire 1?

Is the camera's exposure automatic?

How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera?

Can I see the size of images through the app?

Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1?

How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger?BUY INSPIRE 1

Unleash your creativity like never before Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller?

Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation program?

When will ground station functionality be available?

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