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## OF THEPETITIONFOREXE:MPTIONOF: Pinehurst Video Production LLC
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## EXEj\fPTION SEEKINGRELIEF FROrv1THE**REQlJIRE~IENTS** 

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## OF THE CODE OFFEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), 

## Al"''D 91.417(a) & 

## (b)**CONCER~ING** 

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## PHANTOlVI 3 PROFESSIONAL**Ul\Jl\1Al~NED** 

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## PlJRSUAl'lT TO SECTION333 

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## Peter Theilen Pi.11ehurst Video ProductionLLC 6289 Pinehurst Drive Spring Hill, 

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## AGL Above GroundLevel AOI Area ofInterest ATC Air Traffic Control ATO 

## Air Traffic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code ofFederal Regulations COA Cet1ificate ofAuthorization FAAFederal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LOL Loss ofLink NAS National Airspace System NOTAl\;! Notice to 

## Airman PIC Pilot In Command Section 333 FAA**l\1od~:mization** 

## andRetorm Act of2012 (F:rviRA) Section 333 

## SO Safety Observer SOP Standard OperatingProcedures

## UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VFR Visual FlightRules VLOS Visual Line ofSite Vl\.iiC Visual Meteorological Conditions 

## VTOL\lertical Takeoffand Landing
SlJNIMARY Pinehurst Video Production LLC seeks exemptionfrom the requirements of 14 C.F.R 

## §§ 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

## & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Systempursuantto Section 333 of the FAA 1'v1odemization and Refonn Act of2012 (Fl\1RA). This exemption will permit Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercialpurpose ofconducting aerial video and photography ofconstmction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas ofthe United States.


# INTRODUCTIONAl'JD 

# INTERESTS OFTHEPETITIONER Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC provides its clients with expertise andknowledge inthe fields ofphotography and videography. Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC has been inbusiness for 5 years andhas worked with many clients onraces, special events and weddings. Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC is experiencedin all aspects ofvideography and photography. The objective ofPinehurst Video ProductionLLC 's aerial video and photography operations is to provide lmv cost, high quality imagingfor a variety ofcommercial andresidential customers. As well as to provide search andrescue services as required withlocal emergency management and to increase the public's knmvledge ofUAS and promote safe UAS operations.

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## Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC seeks an exemptionto operate DJI systems For compensation orhire within the NAS. TheDJIPhantom 3 Professional are vertical takeoffand landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) vvith a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone 4 systems. ThP !)TT Ph-:u-.tntn 1. 

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## having a length of 16 inches width and of 16 inches, height of8 inches and a maximum speed of approximately 31 knots and are equipped with four mainrotors; driven by LithiumPolymer batterypowered eiectric motors. The DJIPhantom 3 Professional that will be operatedbyPinehurst Video Production

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## be registered in accordance vvith 49 U.S.C. 44103,Registration ofAircrqft, as vvell as 14 C.F.RPart 47, AircrqftRegistration, and marked 

## in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification andRegistrationAfark'ing.
BASIS FORPETITION Petitioner, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC, pursuant to the provisions ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. 

## § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization andRefonn Act of 2012 (ElviRA), Section 333, ;.,pecialRules for Certain UnmannedAircrqft**~vstems,** 

## hereby

## inthe National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemptionfrom the requirements of 14 C.F.R 

# §§ 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b). fu consideration ofthe speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Pinehurst Video Production T J 

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## 's operation of 

# DllPhantom 3 Professional meets the conditions ofFMRA Section333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness cettificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH. Accordingly, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC requests relieffrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraftwith an airworthiness certificate. PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC submits that the requestedreliefis proper since an equivalent level ofsafety will be ensured. Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will use experienced personnel ortechnicians to performmaintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance on the UAS usingthe methods, techniques, andpractices prescribed inthe operating documents (i.e., the Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC Aerial Operations 1\tlanual, Monthly l\!faintenance Log, and 

# DllPhantom 3 Professional fustruction Manual). Furthermore, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the 

# Dll Phantom 3 Professional

. Relieffrom certainrequirements ofSection 61.113(a) and (b), entitled 

## Privatepilot privileges andlimitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC io ihe exieninecessary io aliow a Piioi in Command (PIC) hoiding a privaie piioi orhigher level certificate, as well as an airmanmedical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meetingminimumflight- hour and currencyrequirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the 

# DllPhantom 3 Professional in a manner consistent withthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels,
Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC seeks relieffrom Section 91.7(a), entitled 

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## airworthiness, because the 

# DllPhantom 3 Professional do notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH. As 

## such, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC submits that it will ensure that the 

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## they are in compliance withthe operating documents (i.e., the PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC Aerial Operations l\!fanual, MonthlyMaintenance Log, and

# DllPhantom 3 Professional fustruction Manual), and thatthe aircraft are in a conditionfor safe flight. Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC also seeks an exemptionfrom the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled

## AltimeterSettinJ;?s, as the 

# DllPhantom 3 Professional will nothave a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information ofthe 

# DllPhantom 3 Professional will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry datalink, which downlinks from the UAto the GCS for active monitoring ofthe flight path. This altitude infonnation, combinedwithPinehurstVideo ProductionLLC 's operation ofthe 

# DllPhantom 3 Professional within visual line ofsight, at orbelow 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalent to Section91.121. Additionally, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC seeks an exemptionfrom the requirements ofSection 91.151(b), entitled

## Fuelrequirements for flight in VFR

## operation ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional during daylight hours invisualmeteorological conditions (VlV1C) undervisualflight rules (VFR), with enoughbatterypowerto fly for a total duration ofapproximately 

## 13.5 minutes to the frrst point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after thatfor atleast 4.5 minutes. fu 

## accordance with 14 C.F.R. 

# § 11.81, 

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## provides the foiJowing information in support ofits petitionfor exemption:


## A.Name And Address OfThePetitioner. The name and address ofthe Petitioner andpoint ofcontact is: Peter Theilen Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC 6289 Pinehurst Drive SpringHill, Fl. 34606 Tel: 352-410-7357


## B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Pinehurst Video Production LLC Seeks Exemption.
1. Pinehurst VideoProductionLLC 

## Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). Seciion 6i.ii3, eniiiiedPrivaie piloiprivileges andiimiiaiions: 

## Film in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, inrelevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilotincommand (PIC) ofan aircraft thatis carrying passengers orproperty for compensation or hire; normaythat person, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft.
connectionwith anybusiness or employment 

## if- (1) The flight is only incidental to thatbusiness or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers orproperty for compensation orhire.


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# ,c Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled 

## Civilaircraftairworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

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## OfSection 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part: (a) Eachperson operating an aircraft shall maintainthe cruising altitude orflight level ofthat aircraft, as the case maybe, byreference to an altimeter that is set, when operating-- (!)

## Below 18,000feet MSL, to-- (i) The currentreported altimeter setting ofa station alongthe route and

## (ii) 

## Ifthere is no stationwithin the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the currentreported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; or (iii) 

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## 4. PinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitled

## Fuel requirementsfor.fli:?ht in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following: (b) 

## Noperson may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering windand forecast weather conditions) there is enoughfuel to fly to thefirstpointof intendedlanding and, assuming normalcruisingspeed, to fly after that for atleast20minutes. 

## 5. PinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks Exemption From TheRequirement OfSection 91.405(a). Section 91.405, 

## entitled.L\1aintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Eachowner or operator ofan aircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpartE ofthis part and shall betweenrequired inspections, except as provided inparagraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed inpart43 ofthis chapter[.]


## 6. PinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.407(a)(l) rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following: (a) No person may operate any aircraft thathas undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alterationunless-- (1) Ithas been approvedfor returnto service by a person authorized under§ 43.7 ofthis chapter[.]


## PinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSections 91.409(a)(l) And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitled

## Inspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Exceptas provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, no personmayoperate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendarmonths, ithas had-- (1) An 

## annualinspection in accordance with part 43 ofthis chapter and has been approvedfor return to service by a person authorizedby§ 43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) An

## inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance withpart 21 ofthis chapter.


## 8. PinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b).

## following: (a) Exceptfor work performed in accordance with§§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified 

## inparagraph (b) ofthis section: (1) 

## Record-. ofthe maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records ofthe 1 00-hour, annual, progressive, and otherrequired or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (includingthe airframe)and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofan aircraft. The records must include-- (i) A description (orreference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the workperformed; and 10 (ii) The date ofcompletion ofthe work performed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number ofthe person approvingthe aircraftfor return to service. (2) Records containing the following infonnation: (i) The total time in service ofthe airframe, each engine, each propeller, and eachrotor. (ii) The current status oflife-limitedparts ofeach airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) Tne time since iast overhaui ofali items installed onthe aircraft which are requiredto be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status ofthe aircraft, including the time since the lastinspection required bythe inspection programunder which the aircraft andits appliances are maintained.
directives including, for each, the method ofcompliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If

## the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date whenthe next action is required. (vi) Conies ofthe forms nrescribedbv S 43.9( 

## d) ofthis chanter for each

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## major alterationto the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) 

## The owner or operator shall retainthe following records for the periods prescribed: (1) 

## Therecords specified in paragraph (a)(l) ofthis section shall beretained untilthe work is repeated or supersededby otherwork orfor 1year after the workis performed. (2) The records specified 

## in paragraph (a)(2) ofthis section shallberetained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list ofdefects furnished to a registered owner or operatorunder § 43.11 of this chapter shallberetaineduntil the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approvedfor return to service. 11r' Tho levtont 0-fOolio-fPinohu...,t Vi.-lan. Prn.-lu

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## PinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks TheRelief.
1. Extent OfReliefPinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks And The Reason Pinehurst Video Production LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 61.113(a) And (b).

limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessaryto allow a PIC holding a private pilot orhigher level certificate, as well as a current andvalid ainnanmedical certificate, and who has met certainflight-hour and currencyrequirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation orhire. This reliefis requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and(h) state that a private pilotmay, for compensation orhire, act as PIC ofan aircraft in connection with anybusiness or employment 

## if: (1) 

## The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carrypassengers orpropertyfor compensation or hire. As setforth more fully below, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC submits that an equivalent level ofsafetywill be maintained because no PIC willbe allowed to operate the 

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## DllPhantom 3 ProfessionalUAS or

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## 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certainflight-hour and currencyrequirements, demonstratingthat the PIC is able to safely operate eitherthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional in a manner consistent withthe operations specifications as described inthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, PinehurstVideo Production LLC submits that all flights ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional conducted bythe PIC pursuantto the grant ofthis Petition: (1) 

## will be incidental to Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC 'sbusiness; and (2) will not carrypassengers orpropertyfor compensation orhire.


## 2. Extent OfReliefPinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks And TheReason Pinehurst Video Production LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.7(a).

extent required to allow PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC to determine that the 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional is in a airworthy condition priorto everyflight by ensuringthatthe UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC Aerial Operations**Manua~** 

## MonthlyMaintenance Log, and

## DllPhantom 3 Professional Instruction 1Vfanua1). PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC seeks the requested reliefbecause the Phantom 3 Professional does notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 

## C.F.R. Part 21, 

## Subpart H. 

## Therefore, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will ensure thatthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional is in airworthy conditionbased uponits compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC Aerial Operations**Manua~** 

## Monthly Maintenance Log, and 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual) priorto everyflight, andfurther, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated inthe conditions and limitations below.

## Video Production LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.121.
Relieffrom Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, maybe required to allow flight operations ofthe 

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## UASs, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry datalinkto downlink altitude informationfrom the UAto the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAArequires that any altitude information concerningUAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), PinehurstVideo Production LLC seeks the requestedreliefbecause the 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional altimetermaybe set onthe groundto zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure orfield altitude, before eachflight. Consideringthe limited altitude ofthe proposed operations, relieffrom 14 CFR 91.121 ic;; 

## soughtto the extentnecessary to comply withthe applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As 

## more fully setforth herein, an equivalent level ofsafety will be maintained since the 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground levelpressure setting will be established prior to eachflight, andprovides the PIC with altitude information ofthe UA on the heads-up display ofthe GCS. 

## 4. Extent OfReliefPinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks And The Reason Pinehurst Video Production LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.151(b).

conditions, is requestedto the extentrequired to allow flights ofthe battery powered 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional during daylighthours invisualmeteorological conditions (VMC), undervisual flight rules (VFR ), for a total duration of 13.5minutes to the frrst point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for atleast 4.5 minutes. Pinehurst Video Production T J 

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## seeks the reonested reliefhecause without an exemntion from Section J. J. 

## 91.151(b), the flight time duration ofthe batterypowered

## DllPhantom 3 Professional will severely constrain the practicality ofany aerial video or still photo flight operations that Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as setforth below, the technical specifications ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional documents, andPinehurstVideo ProductionLLCproposed operatinglimitations, ensure that Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will safely operate the batterypowered

## DllPhantom 3 Professional during daylighthours invisual meteorological conditions (VMC), undervisual flight rules (VFR), with enough batterypower to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the frrst point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly afterthatfor at least 4.5 minutes.


## 5. Extent OfReliefPinehurstVideo Production LLC Seeks And TheReason Pinehurst Video Production LLC Seeks ReliefFrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

## (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & 

## (b).
Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(i), 91.409(a)(i) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.4i7(a) & 

## (b)

## requests relieffrom these Sections because the DJIPhantom 3 Professional does not require airworthiness certificates. As setforth more fully below, the 

## DllPhantom 

## 3 Professional meets the conditions ofFI\1RA Section 333 for operation vvithout an airworthiness certificate.**"A~ccordingly,** 

## Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will use trained teclmicians to perfi1nn maintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance on the l:JASs using the methods. 

## techniques, andpractices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC Aerial Operations :Manual, IVIonthly I\Iaintenance Log, and Phantom 

## 3 Professional Instruction 1v1anual). Furthennore, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional.



## The Public Interest; That Is, How It\Vould Benefit The Public As A \\'hole. Granting the presentPetition

## vvill further the public interestby allmving Pinehurst Video Production LLC to safely, efficiently, and economicallyperform aerial video and photography ofconstmction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas ofthe 

## United States. Additionally, use ofthe DJIPhantom 3 Professional will decrease congestion ofthe NAS, reduce pollution, andprovide significantbenefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC 's proposed operation ofthe DJIPhantom 3 Professional willbe realizedw-ithout implicating any privacy issues.

1. 

## The Public \Viii 

## Benet1t From Decreased Congestion OfThe NAS. The DJIPhantom 3 Protessional are batterypow-ered and serve 

## as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount ofmanned aircraft needed to perfmm aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use ofa DJIPhantom 

## 3 Professional wouldreduce the amount ofmanned aircraft 

## in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety oflife and propertyin the air and onthe ground. congestion around airports causedby aniving and departing aircraft \Vill 

## be reduced. The DJIPhantom 3 Professional do notrequire an aiqJot1 to takeoffor land. Likewise, a reduction ofmanned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions vvould result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrivaL and landing phases offlight operations_


## 2. The Public \Viii Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency OfThe D.JI Phantom 3 Professional. Conducting aerial acquisitions withthe DJIPhantom 3 Professional instead ofmmmed aircraft, will greatly benefitthe public by drastically reducingthe levels ofair and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By

## using battery power and electric motors, the DJIPhantom 3 Professional produce no air pollution, andis the most viable environmentally conscious altemative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal

## burning approximately 20-30 gallons perhour ofleaded aviationfuel. The DJIPhantom 3 Professionalwhile reducingthe carbonfootprint ofaerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA are propelledbybatterypowered electric motors, rather than aninternal combustion engine. Byusingthe DJIPhantom 3 Professionalto perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life andproperty in the air and on the ground, which is usually associatedwith traditionalmanned aircraftflight operations, willbe substantiallyreduced orcompletely eliminated. Aside from the lack offlight crewmembers located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional (weighing approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, at it'smaximumgross weights with lengths of 17.3, widths of 17.7inches andwithno fuel onboard), has less physical potentialfor collateral damage to life andproperty onthe ground, andinthe air, comparedto the manned aircraftthattypically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan ofapproximately 42 feet, a length of34feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).


## 3. PerformingAerial Video and Photography Operations With TheDJIPhantom 3 Professional Will BenefitThe Economy. fu additionto being safe and efficient, the DJIPhantom 3 Professional and DJIInspireis also an economical alternative to usingmanned aircraftto conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation ofthe DJIPhantom 3 Professional will allow United States based companies, like PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC, to remain competitive and contribute to growih ofthe U.S. economy. Specificaiiy, withthe nsmg cost ofavtat10n fuei andthe EnvironmentalProtection Agency ("EPA") regulatory actions phasing outleaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adoptnew and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operatingthe batterypoweredDJIPhantom 3 Professional is one suchtechnologythat not only allows companies greater operationalflexibility comparedto**..,.....lllnn~rl "ll~.,..,.,..,....,.ft**  1-

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## manned aircraft. Byoperatingthe DJIPhantom 3 Professional , companies such as Pinehurst Video Production LLC , canremain competitive andprofitable, andtherefore, provide greaterjob stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth ofthe U.S. economy. Improvedfinancial performance ofU.S. companies, through commercial use ofthe D.II Phantom 3 Professional provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, andfederal taxrevenues; and allows companiesto invest inresearch and development in order to remain competitive both inthe United States and abroad.


## 4. ThereAreNo PrivacyIssues. Similarto the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have beenconductedfor decades, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC 'sproposed operation ofthe DJIPhantom 3 Professionalwill not implicate anyprivacy issues. Specifically, the DJIPhantom 3 Professionalwill be operated onlyin compliance with operating documents (i.e., PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC Aerial Operations 1vfanual, Monthly :Maintenance Log, andDJIPhantom 3 Professional fustruction 1v1anual) whichrequires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcementnotification, and in 

## accordance withthe Federal AviationRegulations, includingthe minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R 

## § 91.119.

## OrHow The Exemption 'Would Provide A Level OfSafety At Least Equal To That Provided ByThe Rule From \Vhich Pinehurst Video Production LLC Seeks Exemption.


## 1. Reasons \Vhy D.JI Phantom 3 Professional .Meets The Conditions OfThe FA.:\. l\fodernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) Section 

## 333. In consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC 's operation of the 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional meet the conditions of**F~iiRA** 

## Section 333, andwill notrequire an airworthiness certificate in accordance \Vith 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH. Section 333 provides authority 

# for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users ofthe NAS or the public, or othenvise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, inpart: (a) In General.--Nonvithstanding any other requirernent**~{this** 

## subtitle, andnot later than 180 days after the date**~f**

## enactment of thisAct, the Secretary**~f** 

## Transportation shalldeterrnine**~{certain** 

## unmannedaircraftsystems rnay 

## operate**S(!fe~v** 

## in the nationalairspace s.:vstem be_tore completion**~(the**

## plan andrulemahng requiredby section 332**~{this**

## Act or the guidance requiredby section 334**~lthis**

## Act. (b) Assessment**~f** 

## UnmannedAircraft**S~vstems.**

## --In making the detennination under (1) 

## ;,vhich types**~lumnanned** 

## aircrcif[ systems, £(any, as a result**~{their** 

## size, >veight, speed, operationalcapability, proximity to ailports and populatedareas, andoperation within ·visual line ofsightdo not create a hazardto users**~l**

## the nationalairspace :systenz or thepublic orposea threat in national::.:ecuritv: and (2}) 

## >vhether a certificate of'vvaiver, certificate ofauthorization, or ainvorthiness certification under section 44704 oftiile 49, United States c--:ode, is requiredfor the operation of unmannedaircraftsysterns identzfiedunderparagraph (1). (c) Requirements for Sqle Operation.--If the Secretary detennines under this section that certain unmannedaircrc.7ft systerns ma:y operate sctfely in the nationalair,space**s~v~'>tem,** 

## the Secretary shallestablish requirementsjar the sqte operation**~lsuch** 

## aircrqf[s;vstems in the nationalairspace SJ'Stem. 

## In seeking this exemption, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC submits that the 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to F:f.v1RA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional UAS; (b) the piiot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications OfThe DJIPhantom 3 Professional Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. The DJIPhantom 3 Professionai does not create a hazardm users ofthe NAS or ihepubiic, or othenvise pose a threat to national security considering it<> 

## size, weight, speed, and operational capability.; 'l'a.-hn;.,..,.J**~na.-Hi.-<>tinn.,** l"\f'Tho 

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## The techPical specifications ofthe Phantom 3 Professional are setforth bythe , DllPhantom 3 Professional Specifications andData Sheet, attachedhereto as Exhibit A. ii. 

## TheDJIPhantom 3 Professional Autonomous FlightAnd NavigationModes Enable The itToRemain Within A Defined OperationalArea. The D.TT Phantom 3 Professional mav he onerated in both manual and fu11v autonomous flig-ht

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## modes. A complete description ofthe flight andnavigationalmodes ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional is provided 11-17 ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional UserManuals, attached hereto as Exhibit

## B. iii. 

## TheDJIPhantom 3 Professional is Designed ForAutomatic Return To Home Point OrHoverIn The Event OfLoss OfThe Control LinkOrNavigation. Whenthe ControlLink is lost, the DllPhantom 3 Professional willremain stationary, inflight, for 3 seconds ormore. If, after 3 seconds, the DllPhantom 3 Professional does notreacquire control link datafrom the GCS, the UAs will assume that the ControlLink is 

## lost and the UAwill returnto the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoffposition and shutdown. A complete description ofthe Failsafe Functions ofthe DllPhantom 2 Vision+ UAS are set forth atpages 27 through 29, for the DllPhantom 3 ProfessionalUser Manuals, attachedhereto as ExhibitB.

A complete description ofthe operation and specifications ofthe GCS and flight control software is provided atpages 32through 43 ofthe User Manual, pages 40 through 55 ofthe UserManual.
h. Flight Operations Of 

## n.TT Phantom 3 Professional is 

## T ,imited To The 

## T .ine OfSight OfA 

## Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer. Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will onlyutilize certificatedpilots who possess a current andvalid airman medical certificate to act as a pilotin command (PIC) ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional. Additionally, a safety observerwill assist allpilots during flight time. 

## c. Flights OfDJIPhantom 3 Professional Will Be Conducted PursuantTo Specific Operating Limitations. In 

## seekingthis exemption, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC proposes to commercially operate DllPhantom 3 Professional for the specialpurpose ofconducting aerialvideo and photography over certain areas ofUnited States, pursuantto the following specific operating limitations: 1. Operations authorized bythis grant ofexemptionwill be limitedto the following aircraft described inthe operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DllPhantom 3 Professional 

## Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations ofany other aircraft willrequire a newpetition or a petition to amendthis grant.

## for the purpose ofaerial video and photography. 3. The UAs tnay not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 4. The UAmust be operated at an altitude ofno more than 500 teet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved hy A 

## TC. All 

## altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL 5. The UAs must be operated withinvisual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use offrrstpersonview (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains \lLOS capability. The SO andPIC must be able to commooicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not pennitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration ofthe flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perfonnthe functions prescribed in the operating documents. 8. The SO must not perfonn any other duties beyond assistingthe PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstaciesiobstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 9. The operating documents and the grant ofexemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. Ifa discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant
conditions and limitations contained in the grant ofexemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It

## is the operator's responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request The operator must also present updated and revised documents if

## it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant ofexemption. Ifthe operator detetmines that an;· update or revision vvould affectthe basis upon which the FAAgranted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) maybe contacted if 

## questions arise regarding updates orrevisions to the operating documents. 10. Prior to eachflight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it 

## is in a condition for safe flight. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has beenperfotmed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly· documented inthe aircraft records. 11. An}' UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS**.n,-n,,t:::t..,.."lli-~.n.n** 

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## component, mustundergo a functional test flight. ThePIC who conducts the functional test flight must make anentry in the aircraftrecords. 12. The pre-flight inspectionmust accountfor all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered inthe relevant sections ofthe operating documents. 13. The operatormustfollow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and recordkeeping requirements, in accordance withthe operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status ofreplacement/overhaul componentparts must benotedin the aircraftrecords, includingtotal time in service, description of work accomplished, andthe signature ofthe authorizedperson returningthe UAS to service. 15. EachUASs operated underthis exemptionmust comply with all manufacturer SafetyBulletins. 16. The authorizedpersonmust make an entry in the aircraft record ofthe corrective actiontaken against discrepancies discoveredbetweeninspections. 17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third- class medical certificate. 18. The operatormay not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator's quaiification criteria and demonstrates the abiiity to safeiy operate the UAS in a manner consistent withhowthe UAS willbe operatedunder the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers andmaintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistentwith 14 C.F.R.**~** t:;..1 ..C:1 fh\**Pl~n-'ht-!Ci** -fn...,. t-l..,a. -n.n.........,.n.£1,Co.C1**.n.-ft-..,..."11~-n1-no t'h~**  .n.-n.A..,.."lli-A't"'Ct DT,.-,£'1 "11-ra.**-n~-rl"t"l1f-tpr.r1 ~** **'-"~·J~\Ujo** ..1.. .l..l.fT-.1."..:31 ..1.."-1.1. ".I..I.W**pu..t.p"--tJW~** V..l.. ".I.U..U.l..l..l..l.5 l.-.I.I.W Vf"W..I.U.IL-'-".1. tJ ..1.. ..1..'\..../tJ U...1.11.1 }"W.I..1.1.1..1.""W'\.J 

## underthe terms ofthe exemption. However, training operations may onlybe conducted during dedicated training sessions. Duringtraining, proficiency, and experience-buildingflights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considerednonparticipantr;;, andthe PIC must operate the UAwith appropriate distance fi·om nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R 

## § 91.119_ 

## 19. UAS operations maynotbe conducted during night, as defmed in 14 C.F.R. 

## § 24 19.1. All operations mustbe conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If

## flight at nightis required, a special request will be made atthe FAAoffice closestto proposed area ofoperations. Flights under specialvisual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UAmaynotoperate within 5 nautical miles ofan airportreference point as denoted on a currentFAA-published aeronautical chartunless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required bythe operator's COA. 

## The letter ofagreement with the airport managementmustbe made available to the Administrator uponrequest. 21. The UAmay notbe operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontallyfrom a cloud orwhenvisibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 22. If

## the UAloses communications or loses its GPS signal, it mustreturn to a predetermined

## operating documents. 23. The PIC must abottthe flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in 

## accordance with the operating documents. 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast w·eather conditions) there is enough power to 

## fly 

## at nonnat cruising speed to the intended landing point and landthe UAwith**25~ o**  

## battery power remaining. 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate Of\Vaiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant ofexemption. This COA \Vill 

## also require the operator to request a Notice to Ainnan (NOTAl\1) 

## not more than 72 hours in advance, butnot less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in 

## accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class ofairspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R pmt 47, and have identification (N- Number) markings in accordance \Vith 14 C.F.R. patt 45, Subpart C. ?vlarkings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe UAmust comply with the Federal Communications Conunission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 mustbe available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. "10 Th.o. T TA**~-.H11- r~'i'Y\~~-r.** **."L:l.'l!~**.. "'.1-'t"l.rl**~r~Alrl** tl"i!P**....-~ro'ht** n.-f"T-x;-11!"'1:_..- t·..._ .!')11 -'1'¥\<11-n'i-_.,Arl**rn:r~~t-~""''"** b..'./o _L.D..i_1o.f ,._.._._);. _L.Ll..U>:'Jil..- .._,.,_LL.LL-1-_1_1_1_ Vi..,.U_l_ "-.l-1U**.,.'f-l-"'.!."-~** l>_l_.L...., L..L.f:7-L.L'- 'I.,__.<_L**~-\!'U..-"f** \.\J U-.l__l_ _l_J.J.U-..LllJ.""'"'-J.**!!.-~V.i.~*!I-_1_'\.J.l..i..** 

## operations and activities at all times. 30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device orvehicle. 31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles. and stmctures uniess: a. Baniers or stmctures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and,/or debris in the event ofan accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipatingpersons remain under such protection. If

## a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are w·ithin 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or: b. 

## The aircraft is operatednear vessels, vehicles or structures \vhere the owner/controller ofsuch vessels, vehicles or structures has granted pennission and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essentialpersons do not present anundue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a). 32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property**T-xr~Th** ........**~~;c~v;.~1-_,** -f'....,....,

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## Pennission from land owner/controller or authorized representative 

# \Vill be obtained for eachflight to be conducted. 33. Any incident, accident, orflight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defmed by the applicable COA must he renorted to the FAA's HAS Integration Office (AFS-Rm within 

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## hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) perinstmctions contained on the NTSB Web site:
2. Reasons \Vhy An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 61.113(a) And (b) 

## \Vould NotAdversely Affect Safety.


## Pinehurst Video Production LLC submits that the equivalent level ofsafety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the Dll

## Phantom 3 Professional Inspire 1UASs unless that PIC has demonstrated, bymeetingminimum flight-hour and currencyrequirements, that 

## the PIC is 

## able to safely operate the Dll

## Phantom 3 

## Professional in a manner consistent \Vith the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and stmctures. Considering Pinehurst Video Production LLC 's proposed area ofoperations, and the operating limitations set forth-above; the parallel nature ofprivate pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those ofcommerciai piiot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the Dll

## Phantom 3 Professional, Video Production LLC submits that the additional manned ainnanship experience ofa cotmnercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the ainnanship skills necessary for Pinehurst Video Production LLC 's specific
The**FA.ii~** 

## has previously granted relieffrom Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presentedherein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). PinehurstVideo Production T 

## J

# r w111 not allow anyPIC to operate the D.TI Phantom 3 

## Professional unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or the Dll

## Phantom 3 Professional, training and cunencyrequirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the Dll

## Phantom 3 Professional in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and 

## structures. Specifically, the PIC musthave accumulated and logged, 

# in a matmer consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 

## 61.51(b), 25 hours oftotal time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of5hours ofthose hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings inthe preceding 90 days (for cunency purposes). As in

## Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level ofsafety during Pinehurst Video Production LLC 'sproposed operations. TheA**rl""";...,.~""'tr'l:t.n.r** h"J.v**~o.lrl** th"J.t**-n.r~.nr** rlnf"\,H1>'nP.nto.r1**fl~n-ht** ovnP........;P.nrooo t'h#ll-t- 

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## compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: In

## ExemptionNo. 11062, the FAArequiredthatprior to conducting operations for the purpose ofmotion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC musthave accumulated andlogged, in a manner consistentwith 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of tota1 time as a UAS rotorcraft pi1ot including at )east 10 hours Jogged as aUAS 

## pilotwith a multi-rotor UAS. Priorto operations under ExemptionNo. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated andlogged a minimum of5 hours as a UAS pilot operatingthe same make andmodel ofUAS to be usedfor operations underthe exemption. Forclarification, the FAA considers these minimumhourrequirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make andmodeltime maybe included in the 10hours ofmulti-rotor time andthe 10 hours maybe included in the total25 hours ofUAS rotorcraft time. In

## addition to the hourrequirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings inthe preceding 90 days (for Currency purposes). The FAAfmds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and buildproficiency in the skills necessaryto safely conductthe petitioner's proposed operations. The FAA also fmds that prior documentedflight experience thatwas obtainedin compliance with applicable regulations would satisfythis requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-buildingflights can also be conductedunderthe grant ofexemption to accomplish the required flight time. Duringtraining, proficiency, and experience-buiidingflights the PIC is required to operate the UAwith appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R91.119. ExemptionNo. 11138. Accordingly, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC will ensure safe operations bynot allowing any PIC to operate the Phantom 3 Professional unless thatPIC has demonstrated, bymeeting

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## Phantom 3 Professional in a manner consistentwith the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.
3. ReasonsWhy An "Exemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.7(a) 

# Would NotAdversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level ofsafety establishedby Section 91.7(a) willbe maintained because prior to every flight, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC will ensure thatthe DllPhantom 3 Professional is in an airworthy conditionbaseduponthe UAS's compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, the FAAhas previously grantedrelieffrom Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all materialrespects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

# 4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.121 Would NotAdversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level ofsafety establishedby Section 91.121 willbe maintained because the altitude information ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional will be providedto the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the

## combined lvith PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC 's operation ofthe 

## DllPhantom 

## 3 Professional within visual line ofsight, at orbelow 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information lVill be generated by GPS equipment installed onboardthe aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established hythe UASs at ground leveL The FAAhas previously granted relieffrom Section 91.121 specific to UAS, 

## in circumstances similar, 

## in all materialrespects, to those presentedherein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 5. 

## Reasons \Vhy An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.151(b) 

## \Vould NotAdversely Affect Safety. A grant ofthis exemptionwould ensure an equivalent level ofsafety establishedby 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of(1) 

## the technical specifications ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional (2) 

## the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) 

## the location ofthe proposedflight operations. Accordingly, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC lvill ensure that itlvill safely operate the battery powered

# DJI Phantom 3 Professional during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough batterypmver to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming nonnal cmising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Here, as inExemption No. 11109, the teclmical specifications ofthe DJIPhantom 3 Professional and the iimitations onrhe proposed flight operations; and the location ofthe proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level ofsafety establishedby 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Fmihennore, safety

# vvill be ensured as the 

# DJI Phantom 

# 3 Professional provide audible and visual wamings to the PIC at the GCS whenthe UAs experiences lowbatteryvoltage, the ftrst warning occmring at approximately 33<}() critically low batterv level. the DJIPhantom 3 Professionallvill descend and land automaticallv.

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## Significantly, previous exemptions granted bythe FAA conceming Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the teclmical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. Reliefhas beengrantedfor manned a1rcraft to operate at less than the minimums prescr1bed in Section 91.151, 

## including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. :tv1oreover, the FAA has previously grantedrelief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all materialrespects, to those presentedherein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11ll0, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

## 6. Reasons \Vhy An Exemption From The Requirements OfSections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

## 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), 

## And 91.417(a) & (b) 

## \:Vould 

## NotAdversely Affect Safety. In 

## seeking this exemption, Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC submits that the equivalent level ofsafetywithregard to the regulatory maintenance and alterationrequirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) &(b) vvill be met because Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC will use trained teclmicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance onthe UASs using the methods,

## ProductionLLC Aerial Operations Manual, MonthlyMaintenance Log, 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual). Furthermore, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional. Since the 

## DllPhantom 3 Professionalwill be inspected as prescribedbythe operating documents. Pinehurst Video Production T J 

## ,C 

## wiH maintain the eauiva1ent 1eve1 ofsafetv
' .L**~** 

## establishedby Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional User Manuals are attachedhereto as Exhibit

## D, E andF; a copy ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 ProfessionalMaintenance LOGis attachedhereto as Exhibit G. Likewise, the exemption soughtwill not adversely affect safetybecause PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC willuse trained technicians to performmaintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance onthe UAS usingthe methods, techniques, andpractices prescribedbythe operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption soughtwouldmaintain an equivalent level ofsafety establishedby Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional will be performedbytrainedtechnicians. Maintenance willbe documented and maintained utilizing the monthlymaintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions grantedbythe FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b) establish that safetyis not adversely affected whenthe technical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. In

## consideration ofPinehurstVideo ProductionLLC 's proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, andthe technical aspects ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional andPinehurst Video ProductionLLC submits that safety willnotbe adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 01 Af\..:::f..,\ 01 Al17f

...\f1\ .,..,.,.1 f..,\f'}\ 01 Af\Of..,\{1\ ..,..,.,.1 01 ,117{..,\ ..,..,.,.1 f"h\ 'T'h.,. Pi\ i\ h..," ../**~** .-.-v....J\U.J' ../ ..J..."TV I\"}\..1.. j u..J.J.U. \"}\.LJ}' ./ ..1.. .""TV../\U)\.LJh U..J..L"U- -' .L• ..,- ..1.. I,

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## previously grantedreliefspecific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all materialrespects, to those presentedherein (e.g. ExemptionNos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 7. The FAA MayPrescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation. 

## In 

## accordance with Section 333 ofthe FAAIvfodernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. 

## § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, PinehurstVideoProductionLLC requests that the FAAprescribe special condition.;; for the intended operation ofthe 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional which contain such safety standards that the Administratorfmds necessary to establish a level ofsafetyequivalentto thatestablishedby 14 

## C.F.R Part 21, SubpartH, and 14 C.F.R 

## §§ 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation ofthe UAs for the limitedpurpose of conducting aerial video andphotography over certain areas ofthe United States for compensation orhire. FMRA Section 333 sets forththe requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazardto users ofthe NAS orthe public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; andfurther, provides the authorityfor such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with anyrequirements thatmustbe established for the safe operation ofthe UAS in the NAS.

## § 21.16, for operation ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional Inspire 1 UASs, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following: Ifthe FAA. 

## finds that the airworthiness regulations ofthis subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because ofa novel orunusual designfeature ofthe aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance \Vith Part 11 ofthis chapter and contain such safety standards torthe aircraft, aircraft engine orpropeller as the FAAfrnds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalent to that established 

## in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. 

## § 21.16. Therefore, 

## in accordance with Hv1RA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. 

## § 21.16, the FAA mayprescribe special conditions for Pinehurst Video Production llC 's intended operation of the DllPhantom 3 Professional which contain such safety standards that the Administratorfmds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21. Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) &(b). 

## F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The FederalRegister, stating: TheRules From 'Vv'hich Pinehurst Video Production LLC Seeks Exemption: Pinehurst Video ProductionLLC 

## seeh exemptionfrom the requiremenis of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b). 91. 7(a). 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a}(1) & 

## (a)(2), and91.417(a) &(b). 

## A BriefDescription OfThe Nature OfThe ExemptionPinehurstVideo Production LLC
This exemption willpermitPinehurst Video ProductionLLC 

## to**commercial~v** 

## operate an UnmannedAircrqft5_vstem (UAS)for thepurpose of conducting aerialvideo and photography over certain areas of the UnitedStates. 

## G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Suppmi Pinehurst Video Production LLC 'sRequest. This Petition is made pursuant to the FAAModernization and Reform Act of2012 

## 34 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary ofTransportationto determine 

## ifcet1ain UAS may operate safely inthe NAS. As such, Pinehurst Video Production LLC 's request for exemption maybe granted pursuant to the authority ofFl\,fRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set fot1h above. Fiv1RA Section 333 sets fot1h the requirements tor considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public, or othenvise pose a threatto national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed 

## in detail above, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC will operate the DllPhantom 3 Professional safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users ofthe NAB, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

## CONCLUSION 

## As setforth herein, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC seeks an exemptionpursuant to 14 C.F.R 

# § 11.61 and Section 333 ofthe FAAl\1odernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), which willpermit safe operation ofthe DllPhantom 3 Professional commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States. Bygranting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fu1filling the Congressional mandate ofthe FAAModernization and Reform Act of2012, while also advancingthe interests ofthe public, by allowingPinehurst Video Production LLC to safely,efficiently, and economically operate the DllPhantom 3 Professional commercially within the NAS. 

# WHEREFORE, in accordance withthe Federal AviationRegulations andthe FAA 1\fodernization and Reform Act of2012, Section 333, PinehurstVideo ProductionLLC respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petitionfor anexemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & 

## (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & 

## (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

## (b), andpermit PinehurstVideo Production LLC to operate the DllPhantom 3 Professional commercially for the purpose ofconducting aerial video andphotography over certain areas ofthe United States.

Dated: August 26th 2015 Respectfully submitted,
Is/Peter Theilen



## Peter Theilen fl7.R9 Pinehurst Drive 

## SpringHill, Fl. 34606 352-410-7357 Appendices: A. 

## DllPhantom 3 Professional Specifications Data B- DllPhantom 3 ProfessionalManufacturer's UserManual

APPENDIX-A 

# DJIPHANTOM3 PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Pinehurst Video Production LLC onlyutilizes safe andreliable UASs. Dllis an industry leader in smallUAS production. DllUASs are loadedwithgroundbreaking software enablingthe user to setparameters whichwill not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be setto limit flight to nohigher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. fu 

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# GI3 Reference

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional:
1.1nthe8ox 2. Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 3. Phantom 3 Professional QuickStartGuide 4. Phantom3 Professional/ AdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer 5. Phantom3 Professional/ AdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelines
We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.

Please watch the tutorial videos atthe link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video

Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latestversion. The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version ofthe DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

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# ContentsUsing this manual Legends 

### 2 Read Before the First Flight 

### 2 Video Tutorials 

### 2 Download the DJI GO app 

### 2

Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 Preparing the Aircraft 

### 7 Aircraft Diagram 

### 8 Remote Controller Diagram 

### 8

Aircraft Flight Controller 

### 11 Flight Mode 

### 11 Flight Status Indicator 

### 11 Return-to-Home (RTH) 

### 12 Smart RTH 

### 12 Low Battery RTH 

### 13 Failsafe RTH 

### 14 Vision Positioning System 

### 14 Flight Recorder 

### 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

### 16 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### 17

Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 

### 23 Using the Remote Controller 

### 23 Remote Controller Status LED 

### 27 Linking the Remote Controller 

### 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 

### 29

3

### Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 

### 31 Gimbal 

### 32

DJI GOapp Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

### 38 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 Flight Test 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 46
Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Appendix Specifications 

### 54 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

### 56 FCC Compliance 

### 57

4

# Product Profile

This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

5

# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4Kvideo and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place.

Camera and Gimbal: 

### With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera.
HD Video Downlink: 

### The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge.
DJI Intelligent Flight 

### Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Right Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system. Flight Controller: 

### The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



### Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft). as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place.



## & Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holderto release the clamp, then adjust the

clamp 

### to fit the size of your mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller.



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[1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile deviceto the remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movement of the aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Retum to Home (RTH).[5] Battery Level LEOs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used to tum the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [1

### OJ Playback Button Playback the captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected 

### to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording.
[17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI GO app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI GO app. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the batteryof the remote controller. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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# Aircraft

This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

# Aircraft

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC section in the Appendix.



## :1): Use the Right Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, referto the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs are shown in the figure below:

Aircrafl Status itldicator
Front LED

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller. Referto the table belowfor more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators:



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### 'Ri:- Solid Red Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Remote Controller's Signal Lost

Critical Battery Warning

Critical Error

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

Home Point**~o11ll** If a 

### strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (**~.ull** 

### ). The aircraft status indicatorwill blink rapidlywhen the home point is recorded.

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraftwill then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after aten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from the Home Point.
The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below: Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery ltve!(Greenl 

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

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### Low The aircraft battery level must land Aircraft status indicator blinks The 

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## :f): •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving 

### you an opportunityto navigate to a more appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flighttime. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. Failsafe Illustration



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# & •Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak (**[~~~~~~]displays** grey) or unavailable. •Aircraft automatically descends and lands 

### if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20

meters (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point 

### if you move the throttle stick 

### if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. •The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is importantto set an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE 

### >Advanced Settings 

### > Failsafe mode" to setthe Failsafe altitude. • User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However

the usercan rapidlytoggle 81 switch to regain control to cancel the ascending.

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2) two ultrasonic sensors and [1) one monocular camera.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS 

## > is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3

## ~· Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

### ~

Followthe steps belowto use Vision Positioning: 

# e

1. Toggle the flight mode switch 

### to P-mode. ,., P 2. Place the aircraft on aflat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green 

### two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place. 

# & The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode 

### to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying overa highly reflective surfaces. • Rying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters orover 4 m/s at 1meter). • Rying overwaterortransparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces orobjects. • Flying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Rying overextremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. • Rying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Rying oversurfaces

### with identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with 

### the same design). • Rying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves awayfrom the aircraft.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

:\;): • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. • Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System may notfunction properly when the aircraft is flying overwater. • The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100 lux). • Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation. • Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds

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## 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals.

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app.

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.

Attach

## on·
Legends Motors witha grey

## axes 

# Eil Lock: Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

### 'b") Unlock: Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.

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# & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannottake off. •Weargloves when handling propellers. • Hand tighten each 

### ofthe propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly.
Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction.



# & •Checkthatthe propellers and motors are installed correcUy and firmly before everyflight. • Ensurethat all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers. • Toavoid injury, STAND CLEAR 

### ofand DO NOTtouch propellers ormotorswhen they are spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience.

The DJI Intelligent Right Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved byDJI.

lnte!ligent Flight Battery

# ~ Charger 

# & The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent Right Battery' for more information.

### ~ Be aware thatthe output powerofthe supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W.

DJIIntelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs displaythe current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of

total powerwhen it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around 

### two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery isfully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 

## o•c (32"F) and

4Q•C (1Q4•F). 7. OverCurrent Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when

the battery voltage reaches 12V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the powersupply when ashort circuit is detected.**~)** 2015 0

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining 

### to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft's main controller. 

# & Refer to Phantom 3 Professional

### I AdvancedIntelligent RightBatterySafety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.

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### the Battery 

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Turning ON/OFF 

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Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicatorswill displaythe current battery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped.


### Low Temperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significandy reduced when flying in low temperature (

### <O"C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (

### < -1o•c) environments.

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -1o•c and s•c. 3. End the flight 

### as soon 

### as the DJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature

environments. 4. Keep the battery indoors 

### to warm it before flying in lowtemperature environments. 

### 5. To ensure optimal performance ofthe battery, keep the battery temperature above 200C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating

range (o•c

- 400C ). 

### ,&. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutesto warm up before taking off.
Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### E§ The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

## I :LED is on. 

# I :LED is flashing. 

## 0 :LEDisoff.



### Battery 

### life Battery life refers to 

### how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is tumed off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink fortwo seconds, as shown below:



## 0 0 below20% 

# & When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer 

### be used. 

## EB Formore information aboutthe battery, launch the OJI GO app and checkthe information that is listed underthe batterytab.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connectthe Battery Chargerto a power source (100-240 V50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Right Batteryto the Battery Charger. If the battery level is above 95%, tum on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Right Battery altereach flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing itfor an extended period. 

# & •We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard chargerat the same time. otherwise the charger mayoverheat. • Always tum 

### off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

Never insert or remove a batterywhen it is turned on.

lntelilgent Flight**B~lttery** Charger Power Outlet



### Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature iswithin the allowable range.



# & DJI does nottake any responsibilityfor damage caused by third-party chargers.**~:** Howtodischargeyour Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery intothe Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment and tum it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI GO app to check battery levels. Rapid : Ry the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the batterycan no longer be turned on.

# Remote Controller

This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

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# Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller. 

# = = •Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. ·Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. • Mode 1:The right stick serves as the throttle. • Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.


# & To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area.

Turning the Remote Controller On and 

### Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowto turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will

display the current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2to turn off the remote controller.

Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more details. 

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Controlling the Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

(1] Camera Settings Dial [1] [21
[3]

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. [2] Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. [4] Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. (5] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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### User Manual 

# I:B Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom the center position.

Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation ofthe aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place H the stick is centered. Push the 

### stickfurtherfMB¥

### from 

### the center**pos~ion** 

### for alarger**p~ch** 

### angle (maximum 30') and fasterflight Moving the right stickcontrol left and right changes the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Tum the dial to the right, and the camera will shiftto point upwards. Tum the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
Adjusting Controller Sticks Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can improve the controlling accuracy. Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode.**~** Position3

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P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for position holding. P-ATil: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically retum to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC. referto the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI GO app, enterthe "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".
RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to startthe Retum-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then retum to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.



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### Connecting Your Mobile Device**Ti~** the mobile device holderto the desired posttion. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp down to secure the mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable into your mobile device and the otherend into the USB port on the backofthe remote controller.



### Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that is depicted in the image below:

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# ~ Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Retum-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information about these indicators.

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## corln89tecfto the aircraft. Remote controller error.

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Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return-to-Horne cornm13.nd to the aircraft,· Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

## & The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is**cr~ically** low.

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller forthe first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:
1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on**~~** ,1111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

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## < RC Control Setting 

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## >
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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is

emitted.



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5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.



## & •The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements.



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# Camera and Gimbal

This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

# Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile devicevia the DJI GO app. 

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. (i)



# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on.


### Camera Data Port Tum on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to your computer.



# -

& The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SO card.



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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24". 

### Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the camera.



### ,<?\ Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1son ) System is warming up.

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## :G\ Green Blink3Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on) Taking 3or 5 photos per shot. J !!. :1

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The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120' range.



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Usethe gimbal dial on the remote controllerto control the tilt movement ofthe camera.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Referto the table below for details:



# = 

# = Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times.
FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person perspective flying experience. 

# it •A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.



### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

### G) through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part

## ® ,then lock them together as shown @

. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom each other is recommended.



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# DJI GO 

# app
This section introduces the four main functions of the OJI GO app.

# DJI GO app
The OJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended thatyou use atablet forthe best experience.

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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[1] Flight Mode 

## 8:The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and setthe gain values. 

## :<): The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. (2] GPS Signal Strength**~.nil:** This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings**~** CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. (4] System Status 

## 11111111: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator**-<>-<>··-~** : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. [6] Remote Controller Signal**m~** o11il :This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. (7] HD Video Link Signal Strength**(i@~,,lll:** This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

### IT! 10()ofo: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9) General Settings :::Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10) Camera Operation Bar

36 Shutter and Recording Settings 

### l!(t :Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space forthe recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Shutter 

# e: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes. Record
• :Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which hasthe same functionality. Playback**~** :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.
Camera Settings 

# :!;: :Tapto set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values ofthe camera. [11] Vision PosHioning**~** :This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors.

[12] FlightTelemetry

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Right attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle ofthe boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle.
[13] Map Displaythe flight path ofthe current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Dynamic Home Point
• : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to position ofthe mobile device.

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[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

## J;; :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.
[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

## t 

# I:+ :Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [17] Livestream**~:** Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device.
[18] Back 

## 1t :Tap to return to the main GUI.

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a shortfilm that can be shared immediately.

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest infonmation about DJI products and easily buy new products.

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 'Discovery'. Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery'.

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# Flight

This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

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# Flight
Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI GO app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area.

1. 

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

snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations

and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greaterthan 19,685feet (6000 meters) above sea I! level, as the performance ofthe battery and aircraft may be affected. 

## s· 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polarareas.**~**

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones. When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640feet (500 m).
Maximum flight altitude 

### & Radius Umits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the OJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum F!ight A!titu(.le Max Radius

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Maximum Flight Altitude

Max Radius Flight Limits Aircraf:t's altitudecannot exceed

### the specifiedvalue. Flight distance must be within the max radius. DJIGOapp warning;Height· limit.reached. Warning: Distance limit reached.

Flight Limits DJI GOapp Maximum Right**A~itude** Max Radius Height is restricted 

### tb 400 feet. (120m) and under

... No limits Aircraft Status Indicator
None. Rapid red flashing ·11•

......when close to the max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

## & Phantom 

### 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically

. • If the Phantom 

### 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back

within range automatically.
No-Fly Zones All No-Ry Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No-Ry Zones are explained as follow: Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, awarning message will appear on the OJI GO app.



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

### off prohibited. No-fly Zone Ifthe aircraft enters the 

# • restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1: Warning: You are in a 

### \it········· Ifthe aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Maximum flight zone appropriate altitude and hover 

# • 15feet below the altitude limit. altitude is restricted to between 

### 20m and 500m. Flycautiously.
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# EI:J 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. 

## Lt • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5seconds atwhich point it will switch backto blinking red. • For safety reasons, please 

### do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, orothersensitive areas. Ay the aircraft onlywithin your line of sight. :!! 

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1. 

### Remote controller, Intelligent Right Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance orflight failure. Regularcalibration is required for optimal performance. 

# 0 •Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean !! 

### metal structures 5' :?; • 

### Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. 

### • Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. • DO NOT calibrate indoors.


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

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid

green light.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass ifthe Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.



## & If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraft to adifferent location and try again. 

## --t;): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.



### When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs in flight. i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line.

Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap"..t..", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.



## & Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.



### 45Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping".!.". to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.

Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer comers to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.

Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down<D, then conduct the same 

## esc that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop afterthree seconds.

Method 1 Method 2



# & Do not perform a

## esc when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop.

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat areawith the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Tum on the remote controllerand your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI GO app and enterthe Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe

to fly. If theyflash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO app. 7. To land, hoverover a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, execute the

## esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Right Battery first, then the Remote Controller.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

# & •When the Aircraft 

### Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft 

### has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly duringflight. • Watch ourvideo tutorials for more flight information.

VIdeo Suggestions and

### Tips 1. Gothrough the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app. 3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode. 4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavywind. 5. Choose the camera settingsthat suityourneeds. Settings include photoformatand exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 7. Push the control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)
What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the
camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which allows for shorter charging times.

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or modify the camera may damagethe product and will void your warranty.

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience. it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that you nevercharge both items using the same charger at the same time.

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the DJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information.

How far can Ifly my Phantom 3? The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot.

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? The OJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone Ss, 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-R + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone Ss, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung SS, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues.

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How do I usethe Director automatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is only recommended for advanced users.

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz.

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V.
My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong? This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted.

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft.

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time.

What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes: P-mode. or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix of the User Manual. By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes.


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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.

How can I restore a video file ifthe power is turned off during recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground.
Why is the discharge time ofthe battery not zero, even though I have never used it? Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the dischargetime is not zero. The battery is safe to use.

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No. it cannot.

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the DJI GO app will display one of the following messages:
• Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight.
• Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.

How to troubleshoot aircraft initialization error? If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized:
• The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the

flat surface.
• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error".
• No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal.


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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions listed below:
• Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue.
• Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to DJI for repairing.
• Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed tor more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue.
• Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, tor instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not attempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario.



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# Appendix

# Appendix

!Ajreraft Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) Max. Ascent Speed Max. Descent Speed Max. Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. Flight Time Operating Temperature GPS Mode !"Gimbal Controllable Range 1280g
5m/s 3 m/s 16 m/s (A 

### TTlmode, no wind) 6000m Approximately 23 minutes 

## ooc to 40°C

Pitch:- 90° to+ 30°

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### ~'Camera .•!. Sensor Lens ISO Range Electronic Shutter Speed Image Max. Size

Still Photography Modes

Supported SD Card Types

Video Recording Modes

Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage
Supported File Formats
Operating Temperature Range 54 < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 30cm-300cm 30 cm-300cm

FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 1D0-3200(video) 1D0-1600(photo) 8s -1/8000s 4000x3000 Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Micro SD 

## Max. capacity: 64GB. Class.10 or**\JHS~1** rating reqUired UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60Mbps
FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
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IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI GO app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, therefore the user musttoggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Referto the table below:
Course Lock (CL)

Home Lock (HL)'

Point of Interest (POl)* The nose direction, at the time that CL is set, will.remain the forward direction regardless of how the orientation and position ofthe aircraft changes. This will remain fiXed untilyou reset it or.exit CL mode. Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. Point 

### of Interest Record a point of interest (POl). The aircraft can then circle around the POl and the nose 

### will always points toward the POl. 

## 'i;J' *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.
IOC Requirements IOC is only available underthe following condttions:

Course Lock No None Home Lock Yes**~** ••t POl Yes**~** .. 1 Using IOC None Aircraft**~** Horne Point Aircraft**~Point** of Interest

Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI GO app to select the desired IOC mode.

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