US Department of Transportation Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of 

the FAA 

Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation 

October 10, 2015 

Mark League 

DroneWurx 

1171 Windsor Parkway 

Moody, AL 35004 

aeroleague@charter.net 

Pilot # 3502934 

U.S Department of Transportation Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 

11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 subpart H; 14 CFR 

45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.7(a); 14 CFR 91.9(b)(2); 14 CFR 

91.103; 14 CFR 91.109; 14 CFR 91.119(c); 14 CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 91.151(a); 

14 CFR 91.203(a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.405 (a); 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 

91.409 (a)(1) and (2); 14 CFR 91.417(a) and (b) 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the 

.. Reform Act 11 ) 

And 14 CFR Part 11 of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Mark League Hereby 

applies for ·an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (

11FARs11 ) to 

allow commercial operation of Designated UAS, provided such operations are 

conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

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Commercial operation of an UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with 

camera(s) and sensors, would provide professional services in the following 

areas: 

1. Real Estate 

2. Weddings 

3. Crops 

4. Safety 

5. Search and Rescue 

6. Private Events 

7. Public Events 

8. Roof Inspections 

9. Storm Damage Assessment 

1 0. Special Events 

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of 

designated UAS as set forth in this document under controlled conditions in the 

NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) safe. Approval 

of this exemption would increase public awareness of UAS operations and 

enhance safety to aid in fulfilling the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA 

Administrator's) responsibilities to " .... establish requirements for the safe 

operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." 

The name and address of the applicant is 

Mark League 

Drone Wurx 

1171 Windsor Parkway 

Moody, AL 35004 

aeroleague@charter .net 

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From which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 subpart H 

14 CFR 45.23 (b) 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.7 (a) 

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 

14 CFR 91.103 

14 CFR 91 .1 09 

14CFR91.119(c) 

14 CFR 91.121 

14 CFR 91.151 (a) 

14 CFR 91.203 (a) 
14 CFR 91.405 (a) 

14 CFR 91.407 (a) 

14 CFR 91.409 (a) 

14 CFR 91.417 (a): 

Grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects, In 

Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. 

FAA-2014-0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA-2014-0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see Docket No. 

FAA-2014-0382), 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA-2014-0642), and 12645 to Allied Drones (see Docket No. FAA2014-0804) Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, 11213, and 12645; 

Nos. 11062,11109,11112,11213, and12645. 

Mark League Will operate one or more of the Following model UAS 

Phantom 2 

Safety requirements. The approval of this application presents no national 

security issues. Regarding the level of safety surrounding the proposed 

operations and the public benefit, reduction in environmental impacts, including 

but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant of the requested 

exemption is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant graciously requests 

that the FAA grant the requested exemption. 

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

The operation limitations proposed for an equivalent or higher level of safety 

because operations will further enhance the safety of the persons and/or property 

using conventional aircraft. These limitations and conditions to which the 

applicant agrees to adhere to when conducting commercial operations under the 

FAA issued exemption as set forth in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) 

include: 

1. The UAS will weigh significantly less than 55 lbs. It weighs less than 4 pounds 

with battery and camera. 
2. The UAS, depending on the model in operation, will have a maximum 

operating speed of no more than 50mph. 

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the Pilot in Command (PIC) 

and/or Visual Observer (VO). 

4. Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be depending on the UAS 

model in operation, but will not exceed 30 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 

25% battery power reserve or 30 minutes of flight time whichever occurs first. 

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet Above Ground 

Level (AGL) and not more than 200 feet above an elevated platform from which 

filming is planned. 

6. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS Pilot and at least one 

Visual Observer (VO), and may include a third, but separate, Camera Operator 

(CO). 

7. The UAS pilot will be a designated Pilot in Command (PIC). The PIC will have 

logged a minimum of 20 hours on the designated UAS. 

8. A safety briefing will be performed prior to each day's flights consisting of all 

the days' Production activities. 

9. All flight activities will be logged. 

10. All flights will occur under Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions 

(VMC) only. 

11. The flights will occur in Class G airspace no closer than a 5 mile radius of the 

geographic center/Airport Reference Point (ARP) of a tower controlled or 

uncontrolled airport. 

12. Flights will not be closer than a 5-mile radius of the geographic center/Airport. 

13. The operator will do a pre check of aircraft prior to each flight. And log each 

flight. 
14. The operator will obtain verbal/written consent of all persons involved with the 

planned operation and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 

100 feet of the flight operation, and the radius may be reduced to 30 feet based 

upon an equivalent level of safety determination, as U.S. Department of 

Transportation required under the FOM. With the advanced permission of the 

FSDO, operations at closer range may be approved. 

15. The PIC and VO will have been trained in operation of UAS and receive up to 

date information for the particular UAS to be operated. 

16. The PIC and VO will be able to communicate by voice and/or radio at all 

times. 

17. The PIC will abide by all rules 

18. Communications with the remote controller and the UAS will have the 

capability to return to a predetermined location within a designated location and 

land autonomously. 

19. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of emergencies with 

an automated "Return Home and Land" function. 

20. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted 

obstacles, weather, or emergencies such as low battery. 

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) 

(1) Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural 

requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR 

§91.203 (a) (1 ). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the 

aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H 

meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and 

Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) 

and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from 

the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, 

weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated 

areas of the particular UAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria 
demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate in the 

restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, 

or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an 

airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The 

UAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a 

pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and 

operates exclusively within a secured and designated area. 

Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled 

and monitored by both the operator and under the requirements and in 

compliance with local public safety requirements. These safety enhancements 

provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than 

conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria 

demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the 

UAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive 

materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external 

load. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking of the Aircraft The regulation requires: When 

marks include only the Roman capital letter 11N11 and the registration number is 

displayed on limited, restricted or light sport category aircraft or experimental or 

provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft 

near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 

inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words 111imitedfl .. restricted/' 111ight sport!' 

.. experimental/' or 11provisionalfl as applicable 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking of the Aircraft The regulation requires: When 

marks include only the Roman capital letter 11N11 and the registration number is 

displayed on limited, restricted or light sport category aircraft or experimental or 

provisionally certificated aircraft. 

The operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, 

cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches 

high, the words 111imitedl' .. restricted/' 11 light sport/' .. experimental/' or 11provisional/' 

as applicable. Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an 

exemption may be needed, as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, 

cockpit or pilot station on which the word lettering will be impossible. The word 

.. Experimental .. will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). US 

Department of Transportation February 20, 2015. 

The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the UAS marked 

.. Experimental .. can be placed. Given the size of the UAS, two inch on its fuselage 

as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the 
UAS will see the identification of the UAS as 11Experimental. 11 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 

(a) and (b 

The proposed UAS operations may achieve an equivalent level of safety as 

achieved by current Regulations because the applicant's UAS do not carry any 

pilots or passengers nor property. The risks attendant to the It is believed that the 

operation and limitations set forth in the FOM will equate to the safe operation of 

the UAS. 

14 C.F.R. §91.7{a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness. The regulation requires that no 

person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will 

be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be 

granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. 

Given the size of the aircraft for maintenance and use of safety checklists prior to 

each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): 

Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. Section 91.9 (b) {2) provides: No 

person may operate a U.S. registered civil aircraft ... (2) For which an Airplane 

or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless there 

is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, 

approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. 

The UAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a 

flight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but 

because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The 

equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the 

ground control point where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to 

it. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action. This regulation requires each pilot in 

command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. As 

FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an 

exemption will be needed. The PIC will take all actions as stated in the FOM in 

Section 4 under Normal Procedures including but not limited to reviewing 

weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft 

performance data before initiation of flight. 

14 C.F.R. §91.1 09: Flight Instruction. Section 91.103 provides that no person 

may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for 

flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. UAS and 

remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. 

Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that 

communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved 

exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number of 

aircraft a'nd for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. The equivalent level of 
safety is provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in 

the aircraft and by the size and speed of the aircraft. 

14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. Section 91.119 establishes safe 

altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be 

operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating 

the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by 

the FAA. As this exemption is for a UAS that is a helicopter and the exemption 

requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not more than 200 

above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may be 

needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, the UAS will never operate 

at higher than 400 AGL with the exception that in circumstances where the UAS 

is used to survey or photograph a structure whose height exceeds 400 feet AGL, 

the UAS will not be operated more than 200 feet above the highest point on the 

structure. It will however be operated in a restricted area with security perimeter, 

where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre 

obtained consent. 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, and speed 

of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken 

without the permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the 

advance notice to the property owner and participants in the filming activity, all 

affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Compared to 

flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 

SSibs. Proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with 

these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional 

aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL. In addition, the low altitude operations of 

the UAS will ensure separation between these UAS operations and the 

operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 14 

C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings. 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising 

altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set ..... to the elevation of the departure 

airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure ... As the UAS 

may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an U.S. 

exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the 

operator, pursuant to the safety check list and live flight data monitoring, 

confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator 

before flight. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR 

Conditions Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning 11a flight in an 

airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather 

conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, 

assuming normal cruising speed- (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 

30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. 11 The applicant 
believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151 (a) falls within the scope of prior 

exemptions. Operating the UAS in a tightly controlled area where only people 

and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be 

allowed does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151 (a) was intended 

to alleviate given the size and speed of the small UAS. The applicant believes 

that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 30 minutes 

or 25% of battery power- whichever happens first. This restriction would be more 

than adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its 

limited operating area. 

14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and 

Registration The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in§ 

91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: 

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate ... (b) No person may 

operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph 

(a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91. 715 is 

displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or 

crew. The UAS fully loaded weighs well under the proposed 55 lb limit and is 

operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry 

certification and registration documents or to display them on the UAS. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the 

ground control point where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to 

them, to the extent they are applicable to the UAS. 

14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1 ); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance 

Inspections. These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner 11Shall 

have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall 

between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, 

have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter .. ,

11 and others 

shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that these 

sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these 

sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the 

operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook. An equivalent 

level of safety will be achieved because the UAS is very limited in size and will 

carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for a limited period of 

time. If mechanical issues arise the UAS can land immediately and will be 

operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. The operator will ensure that the 

UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, 

and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the 

person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an 

airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. An equivalent level of 

safety will be achieved because maintenance and inspections will be performed 

in accordance with the UAS Manufacturer's User Manual. As provided in the 
FOM, and a link on last page, the operator will ensure that the UAS is in working 

order prior to initiating flight and perform required maintenance needed. Authority 

contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701 

Additional Information. 

The applicant Mark League believes this exemption request and associated 

safety considerations adequately satisfy criteria provided in Section 333 of the 

Reform Act of 2012, providing sufficient justification for the granting of 

commercial operations of the applicant's UAS. 

The applicant, Mark League requests your respective approval of this Section 

333 exemption petition request. And believes it would be in the public Interest on 

my exemption to further educate and the safety of flying UAVs. 

Thank you for your attention in this matter. Please notify Mark League Of your 

actions, and or approvals. Thank you, for your interest in this request. 

Sincerely, 

;JtiP-rMark League 
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For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3.tl 

& PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3.8 

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2015.01 

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Cbnnectionswith Other OJ Products ............................................................................. ? 

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1.1 Built-in Flight Control9jstem Instructions 

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft' s functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards}, Roll (left and right), Bevator (up and down) and YfNo/ (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main 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 geomagnetic 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 Phantom 2 

This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Sart Manual for 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-30 gimbal. iOSD mini, 

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. 

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lmportmt Notes of Using with Other OJI Products 

( 1) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage 

(1t 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 1t 1V-f2..6V and the total working current of the iOs:> 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 

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/ H3-30 gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 

while for Version 1, a H3-30 adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gimbal. 

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( 6) When using the H3-30 gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D 

shown below. 

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....... --------------- Connections with Other OJI Products 

( 1) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses 

H3-2D as an exanple. 

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( 2) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOID mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an exa11ple. 

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( 3) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module 

AVL58, the figure below uses H3-2D as an exa'TlPie. 

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simultaneously. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BIITT- ports. 

( 4) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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Figure 1-9 

The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module. 

Use the 8-Pin cable in the 

transmission module AVL58. 

( 5) Using the iPOO Ground Sation 

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Wireless video 1

1 transmission 

module I AVL58 Tr!nsmitteq 

specified by DJI I 

I 

package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video 

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Air End 

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Figure 1-tl 

Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSJ if an iOSJ is used. 

( 6) Using the PC Ground Sation 

Figure 1-11 

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1.3 LED Flight Indicators Descriptio 

1. LED flight indicators are used to show t aircraft' s current status. On powered on, the Indicators will light 

up. 

LED flight E~=-=R'===~=-=:;;:;::::i7 indicators 

---

Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions 

--~-·-· ------------

•••••• Power On 931f-T est 

•• •• • Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

---- --------·-·~·-----·- ••• •• Ready to Fly .. .... .... ... ............................................................................................................ ..................................................................... 

•• ••• Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Aircraft In abnormal status Wcrnings md errors 

~·· ~·· Remote Controller Signal Lost 

••••• 'fl Level Low Battery Capacity Warning -~·-'""'''"'~.--... ......... ___ ........ ~ ... ........... .................... "''''"'"'"'"''- "''"'''"'"-·--··--~ .. ~-.. ~··---''"""--~-·~ 

•••••• 2"d Level Low Battery Capacity Warning '''-'"""""--'"'"'''"""'"'"''~'--~•nn•-. .. ~~_,n.P«<-•~-.. ~•-·-·----~~"-"-''"' __ , 

••• Not Stationary or S3nsor Bias is too big 

Errors & Aircraft cannot fly. 

••• •• Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magnetic interference or 

the compass needs calibration. 

( 1) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza-M mode, LED indicators 

A will work according to the Naza-M flight control system. 

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

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

have spooled up. 

The front 

LEOs 

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........ ------------- 1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products 

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

the firmware as requirements below . 

*The iO&l Assistant is applied to both iO&l Mark II and iO&l mini. 

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2 Propellers 

PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are dassified by the color of each central nut. Damaged 

propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary. 

Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure2-3 

2.3 Notes 

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3 Remote Controller 

The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode 2 

on delivery. 

A.: For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

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[1)Antenna (2]Carrying Handle [3]Left Dial (4]3-Position SNitch S1 [5]3-Position SNitch S2 [6]Joystick1(J1;J2) 

(7]Joystick2(J3;J4) [8]Neck Srap Attachment (9]Power SNitch [1l]Power Indicator 

[11)Battery Level Indicators LED1'LED2/ LED3/ LED4 (from left to right) [12]Trainer Port 

[13]Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (micro-US3 port) [14] Potentiometer 

3.1 Power on the Remote Controller 

1 Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough. If the low voltage warning alert 

sounds (refer to <Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Sat~. please recharge the battery as soon 

as possible. 

2. Charge the remote controller's battery by using the included micro-US3 cable. Using the incorrect 

type of charging cable may cause damage. 

3. Turn off the remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when 

charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged. 

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3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Sat us 

32.1 Remote Controller R>wer LED Indicator Status 

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and 

.6., recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control 

during flight. 

322 ~rrote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is 

a description of the indicators. 

:The LED is solid on :The LED will blink regularly 

• : The LED is light off 

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3.3 Antenna Orientation 

The remote controller' s antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range 

during flight. 

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Figure 3-3 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. 

~:l::::=-oo! Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. 

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its 

altitude if the sticks are centered. 

Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) 

position to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we 

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

elevation 
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The pitch stick oontrols the aircraft' s front & back tilt. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

forward. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the 

stick is centered. 

Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center 

S1 is for oompass calibration. Toggle the S1 switch from 

position-1to position-3 and back to position-1 at least 5 

times, which will force the aircraft to enter into 

oompass calibration mode. 

Users can oonfigure position 3(bottom position) of the 

S1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant. 
The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D 

gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch 

angle relative to the horizontal level. 

Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch 

up. 

Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch 

down. 

The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is 

static. 

( 1) For' Ready to Fly' the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released. 

( 2) For' Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released. 

3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & Built-in Receiver 

PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated 

in the Figure 3-4. 

The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required. 

Figure 3-4 

Linking procedures 

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4 Intelligent Battery 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

11.111 and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger. 

Intelligent Battery Charger 

( 1) Before use, please real and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

( 2) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any 

responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

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Wall Slcket 

4.2 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into the compartment until you hear a' click' sound. 

Figure4-1 

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable 

battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 

4.3 Battery Usage 

LED2 

LED1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~·~ LED4 

·~··Battery Power Button 

(Built-in Battery Power Indicator) 

Figure4-2 

(1) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to <Battery Level Indicator Description>for details. 

(2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

(3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. 

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(4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 

seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator 

will blink for 1) seconds, then all LEOs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to <Battery 

Level Indicator Description>for details. 

--~----------------------------- More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. 

4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as 

well as battery life. The following is a description of the indicators. 

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly 

• :The LED is light off 

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5 Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Collllass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight. 

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to 

poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at 

its optimal level. 

5.1 Calibration Warnings 

0 

< 1l DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong 

magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement 

( 2) 

underground. 

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

< 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 

5.2 Calibration Procedures 

Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the 

PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details. 

Position-1 !\ 

Position-3 ®J 

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5.3 When Recalibration is required 

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( 1) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

( 2) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

( 3) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

( 4) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines. 

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6 Flight 

~.1 Flying Environment Reguirements 

( 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) DO 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 buildings or other obstades; the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

( 4) Keep the aircraft ~ay from obstades, 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) Never 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 (COC) 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 sticks simultaneously. The same COC is used to 

stop the motors. 

A B c 0 

Figure6-1 

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0 

You 9-IOULD NOT execute the COC 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 into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function>for details. 

( 2) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer 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 

temperature. 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 takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 

____ ._E!'op~s at !.~~~..:._9therwise, the aircraft wiU be unable to fly normally. 

6.4 Failsafe Function 

The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following 

situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: 

( 1) The remote controller is powered off. 

( 2) The remote controller is powered on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must 

have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). 

( 3) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of th.e 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 differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS)- Automatic landing 

Ready to Fly-Automatic go home md lmd 

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Home Point 

Go Home Procedures 

\.~~ .. ~~~~.~.-~-~-~~-~~ .. ?.:? .. ?..~.??. ......... . ........................... -! 

Figure6-2 

( 1) In 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. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote 

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will 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. The 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 .0.,. if using iOSD module. 

Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure 

How to regain 

control 

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Regain control as soon as signal is 

recovered. 
6.5low Battery Capacity Warning Function 

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 rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and 

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

( 3) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the "Gt and 2nd level warnings. This uses 'D.65V 

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

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. 

( 1) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 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 limits. 

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 compliant 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 comply with these rules too, before using the 

PHANTOM2. 

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to l'.iHflM:~~~~Ifl1Ji!. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

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. 

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is powered on 

Figure6-3 Figure6-4 

(1) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further CtNay. 

(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 GPSsatellites have been found. 

6.7 Flight Limits of Special Areas 

~ecial areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to 

http1/www.dji.com/fly-safe/ category-me for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B. 

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200 

Category A 

Category B 

Motors will not start. 

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

Orange (non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

automatically descend and land then stop its motors. 

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 Boundary !! 

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Airspooe: A,C ,D 

Bounda-y: fJ. g. 
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. Users will regain control 

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the S1 switch. 

(1) When flying in the airspace (NBI 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 dose to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

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(~: available; x :unavailable). 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. 

Manual X X X 

Disclaimer 

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 product, 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. 

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7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 

1 . Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 

on the DJI website. 

2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

3. R.Jn the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

4. Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your 1/Vindows desktop to launch the software. 

The installer in EXE format only supports 1/Vindows operating systems (Win XP, V\lin7, V\lin8 (32 or 64 

1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI 

website. 

2. R.Jn the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' 

allow access because the software has not been reviewed by MacApp Sore. 

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon 

' (or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in 

the prompt dialog box and then software will launch. 

5. After the first successful launch, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking 

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad. 

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Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant pages 

appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example. 

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( 1) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers 

procedure in the" PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can 

switch the control mode between A TTl. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the 

advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 

Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the 

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. 

( 2) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by dicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M 

mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings. 

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant, and then follow the 

procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly. 

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( 1) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. 

( 2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade 

status automatically. If this happens, repeat the above procedures. 

Firmware upgradable items:( 1) Main Controller( 2) P330CB(Main Board)( 3) Receiver( 4) Gimbal 

CMU( 5) GimbaiiMU( 6) Battery 

7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description 

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller. 

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• Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors. 

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