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## To: U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations WestBuilding Ground Floor, RoomW12-140 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

From: SaffordAviation POBOX516 3546 South HangarDrive Coolidge, AZ 85128 520-723-7544 saffordaviation@aol.com

Date: 16June 2015 .**~** - .. :



## Re: Exemption request pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 In accordance with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333 SpecialRules for CertainUnmannedAircraftSystems, SaffordAviation Service, Inc. (Safford Aviation) seeks an exemption from FAA regulations restricting COMMERCIAL operation ofsmall UnmannedAircraft System(sUAS). SaffordAviation Service, Inc. specifically requests exemption from the listed FAA Regulations to permit COMMERCIAL operation of sUAS under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established bythe FAA. SaffordAviation Service, Inc. also request exemption from such otherFARS as the FAA deems appropriate to enable SaffordAviation's requested operations. The FAA make any modifications it determines necessary in the granting ofthis Section 333 Exemptionrequest. Safford Aviation Service, Inc. seeks exemption to permit commercial operations utilizing sUAS to conduct aerialphotography andvideo for agriculture, construction andmininginspections and surveying, Federaland Statewildland andwildlife mapping, and for special events. We 

## will gladly discuss any changes, modifications or amendments to our manuals, procedures orpractices to satisfy FAA requirements for approval ofthis exemption. Thankyou,

# r~~ DougBenson

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# •A. TABLE OF CONTENTS • A. Table ofContents

..................................................................................3 • B. Abbreviations Used

.................................................................................4 • C. CoverLetter Introduction the Finn

...............................................................5 • D. Overview

............................................................................................6 • E. Regulation Exemptions

............................................................................8 14 CFR § 

## 61.23 (a) (2)

...............................................................................8 14 CFR § 

## 61.113 (a) and 

## (b)

........................................................................8 14 CFR § 

## 91.7 (a)

.....................................................................................9 14 CFR § 

## 91.119 (c)

..................................................................................9 14 CFR § 

## 91.121

.................................................................................... 10 14 CFR § 

## 91.151 (a) and 

## (b)

....................................................................... 11 14 CFR § 

## 91.405 (a)

................................................................................ 11 14 CFR § 

## 91.407 (a) (1)

............................................................................12 14 CFR § 

## 91.409 (a) (1) and (2)

...................................................................12 14 CFR § 

## 91.417 (a) and 

## (b)

..........................................:............................ 13 • F. sUAS Aircraft

...................................................................................... 14 sUAS Operatedby SaffordAviation

.............................................................14 DJI T600

............................................................................................ 14 DJI T600 Safety Features

..........................................................................15 • G. sUAS Flight Crew

................................................................................. 15 Private Pilot Certificate

............................................................................15 Flight Operator (Pilot) Requirements

............................................................ 15 Visual Observer (VO) Requirements

............................................................ 16 • H. sUAS OperatingParameters

..................................................................... 16 sUAS Requirements for Flight

.................................................................... 16 sUAS Documentation Requirements

............................................................ 16 sUAS Pre-Flight Requirements

.................................................................. 16 sUAS Flight Requirements

........................................................................ 16 Accident/IncidentReporting

.....................................................................18 • l.sUAS Maintenance

................................................................................. 18 Preventative Maintenance

..........................................................................18 • J. sUAS Training

......................................................................................18 Training Sources

................................................................................... 18 • K. Forthe Good ofthe Public

......................................................................19 Public Interest

.......................................................................................19 Privacy

.............................,.................................................................19 Conclusion

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# •B. ABBREVIATIONS USED
sUAS

FPV

AGL NAS FlightCrew

PIC 

# vo

GPS



## AMA FAA 

## FAR. AC

FCC small UnmannedAircraft System

FirstPersonView

Above GroundLevel NationalAir Space Flight Crew

Pilotin Command Visual Observer

GlobalPositioningSystem

Academy ofModelAeronautics FederalAviationAdministration FederalAviationRegulation Advisory Circular

FederalCommunications Commission Unmanned Aircraft- Light weight- less than 55 Lbs. Gross Vehicle weight including payload FPV is the video feed from the camera mountedin the sUAS that is displayed to the Flight Crew on the ground. Above GroundLevel NationalAir Space Flight Operator (Pilot) Visual Observer (VO) PilotinCommand Member ofthe Flight Crew. Responsible for visual observation and visual assistance to the Flight Operator (Pilot) A navigational system using satellite signals. to accurately determine a user's location. Academy ofModelAeronautics FederalAviationAdministration FederalAviationRegulation FAA issued publication to provide · guidance for compliance with airworthiness regulations.
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# •C. COVERLETTERINTRODUCINGTHE FIRM

16June 2015

Thankyou for the opportunity tointroduce our company. SaffordAviation Service, Inc. is aWoman-owned Small Business, incorporatedin 1977, and owned and operated since May 1993 bythe currentprincipals, Andrea Benson, President, and Doug Benson, Secretary /Treasurer. Andrea Benson has served as President ofthe company since its purchase in 1993. She received a BA degree from FortHays State University in 1990, and served summerinternships atMerrillLynch business operations inNewYork City. Andrea is in charge ofSaffordAviation's financial, logistical, and general company operations. DougBenson attended FortHays State University, andhadbeeninvolved full-time in aviation since 1988. Doug currently serves as Director ofOperations for SaffordAviation's FAA Air-Carrier Certificate, and holds FAA CommercialPilot, Instructor, Airframe & 

## PowerplantMechanic, and FAA InspectionAuthorization Certificates. Togetherwe have over 44years ofaviation management experience. In that time SaffordAviation has grown the FAR Part 135 operation andnow operate six Beechcraft Barons. We are able provide grid coverage overlarge complexWildland fires andhave done so every season under our ownership. In2003, we assisted FEMA in themapping andrecovery ofthe Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Continued growth and expansion is a vital part ofSaffordAviation and ourgoal to provide a safe service. Because ofthis, we are asking for exemption to provide commercial s UAS services for aerial photography andvideo for agriculture, construction andmininginspections and surveying, Federal and State wildland andwildlife mapping, and for special events. We sincerely appreciate your consideration. Sincerely,
DougandAndrea Benson

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## SaffordAviation Service, Inc. 

# •D. OVERVIEW
In accordance with the FAA Modernization and ReformAct of2012 (FMRA), Section 333 Special Rules for Certain UnmannedAircraft Systems, Safford Aviation seeks an exemption from FAA regulations restricting COMMERCIAL operation ofsmall UnmannedAircraft System (sUAS). SaffordAviation specifically requests exemption from the listed FAA Regulations to pe1;tnit COMMERCIAL operation ofsmall UnmannedAircraft System (sUAS) under the conditions · outlined herein or as maybe established bythe FAA. SaffordAviation also request exemption from such other FARS as the FAA deems appropriate to enable SaffordAviation's requested operations. The FAA make any modifications it determines necessary in the granting ofthis Section 333 Exemptionrequest. Existing FAA Regulations burden SaffordAviation's sUAS operations bypreventing Safford Aviation from performing commercial sUAS operations to conduct aerial video, photography, and



## . . mappmg semces. SaffordAviation seeks exemption to permit commercial operations utilizing s UAS to conduct aerial photography andvideo for agriculture, construction andmininginspections and surveying, Federal and Statewildland andwildlife mapping, and for special events. All SaffordAviation sUAS flights will 

## operate in a tightly controlled area, below 400 feet AGL, and overprivate or controlledproperty andwith.the permission oftheproperty owner. SaffordAviation seeks exemption from these FAA Regulations because: 1) 

## Existing FAA Regulations provide andundue burdenupon Safford Aviation's commercial sUAS operations. a. SaffordAviation operations are briefly describedin section C 2) 

## EquivalentLevel ofSafety a. Operation ofsmall UnmannedAircraft Systems (sUAS) by SaffordAviation with the sUAS Aircraft, sUAS Flight Crew, sUAS OperatingParameters, sUAS Maintenance and sUAS training requirements as outlined in this request for a Section 333 exemptionprovide an equivalentlevel ofsafety 3) 

## Public interest a. Grantingthese requested exemptions is in the public interest. b. For thepublicinterestis described in detail in section K (For the Good ofthe Public) The FAA's authority to issue exemptions from current operatingrules andregulations, and the Secretary's authority grantedby section 333 ofP.L. 112-95 (Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems) provides an opportunity to authorize certain sUAS operations into the National Airspace System (NAS) prior to implementation ofthe final sUAS rule. Granting ofthis exemption requestwill

## permit SaffordAviation to safely arid legally utilize sUAS in the NAS.

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## Enclosed are the following documents to support SaffordAviation's Section 333 Exemption request: 1) 

## DJI T600 User's Manual 2) 

## DJI QuadcopterPilotTraining Guide 

# *** Safetyis achieved through the relentless pursuit ofquality training and adherence to FAA Approved OperatingProcedures and FAA Regulations. Our approach to the safe operation ofsmall UnmannedAircraft Systems (sUAS) is three fold: OperationalProcedures (Adherence to FAA Regulations) -Training- IntelligentAircraft. 

# *** SaffordAviation will 

## operate sUAS weighing less than 55lbs. Theseintelligent GPS enabled sUAS have the ability to "auto hover" and "auto return to home" in the event ofa loss ofRF control signal. sUAS aircraft operatedby SaffordAviationis discussed in detail in Section F (sUAS Aircraft). Since aviation is ever changing, amending this document andpending subsequentFAA approvalwill 

## provide additional aircraft tobe used by SaffordAviation and provide the FAA to approve said amendment. 

# *** Flight crew for Safford Aviation sUAS operations will

## be a Flight Operator (Pilot) and a Visual Observer (VO). The Flight Operator (Pilot) will

## possess a currentFAA private pilotlicense or higher and a currentFAA Class III medical certificate orUnited States Drivers License. TheVisual Observer (VO) will 

## have received required SaffordAviation training to qualify for Visual Observer (VO) duties. SaffordAviation Flight Crewrequirements are discussed in detail in Section G (sUAS Flight Crew). 

# *** SaffordAviation flight operations are to be conducted over private or over controlled access property, below 400 feet AGL andwith the permission ofthe property owner/controller or authorizedrepresentative. During Safford Aviation's flight operations the sUAS will 

## always bewithinvisual line ofsight (VLOS) ofeither the Flight Operator (Pilot) or the Visual Observer (VO). sUAS flight operations will 

## always be operatedin areas that are clear ofpeople, except for personal directly involvedwith sUAS operations. SaffordAviation flight operations are discussed in detail in Section H (sUAS Operating Parameters).

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# •E. REGULATION EXEMPTIONS
Listed below are FAA regulations for which SaffordAviation is seeking exemptions. SaffordAviation also request exemption from such otherFARS as the FAA deems appropriate to enable SaffordAviation's requested operations. 

# 14 CFR § 61.23 

# (a) (2) §61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration. (a) Operations requiring a medical certificate. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) ofthis section, a person- 

### (2) Musthold atleast a second class medical certificate when exercising: (i) 

### Second-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate in part 121 of this chapter (other than operations specifiedinparagraph (a)(1)(ii) ofthis section); or (ii) 

### Privileges ofa commercialpilot certificate; or 

### (3) Musthold atleast a third-class medical certificate- (i) 

### When exercisingthe privileges ofa private pilot certificate; Exemptions from 14 CFR 

### § 61.23 (a) (2) is soughtfrom therequirementto hold a Second Class Medical Certificate for commercial flight operations. For sUAS operations, a Third Class Medical Certificate (as required for PrivatePilotPrivileges or a validUnitedStates Driver'sLicense) provides an equivalentlevel ofsafety as that ofa Second Class Medical Certificate giventhat: 

### 1) No persons (crew/passengers) or cargo are carried onboard the sUAS. 

### 2) The sUAS has the ability to "auto hover" and "auto return to home" at the touch ofa button. 

### 3) In the event ofincapacitation ofthe Flight Operator (Pilot), the sUAS will automaticallybegin a descent andlandingwhen thebatterylevel falls to below the manufacture's predetermined CriticalLowBattery level. 

# 14 CFR § 61.113 (a) and (b) §61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs 

### (b) through (h) 

### of this section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation orhire, act as pilotin command ofan aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraftin connectionwith anybusiness or employment if: 

### (1) The flight is onlyincidental to thatbusiness or employment; and



### ·(2) The aircraft does not carrypassengers orproperty for compensation orhire. Exemptions from 14 CFR 

### § 61.113 (a) and 

### (b) is sought from the requirement for the sUAS Flight Operator (Pilot) to hold a FAA CommercialPilotCertificate. SaffordAviation Flight Operator (Pilot) will hold a FAA Private PilotCertificate orhigher.Safford Aviation Service, Inc. I 9



### A FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate requires demonstration of further airmanship skills to safely catty passengers and cargo for hire. Safford Aviation sUAS will not carry onboard any persons (passengers/crew) or cargo for hire. These enhanced airmanship skills are not utilized in flight ofthe sUAS, thus a Flight Operator (Pilot) holding a FAA Private Pilot Certificate or higher with sUAS flight training will provide an equivalent level ofsafety. In the granting of exemption, #11062, to Astraeus Aerial the FAA determined that a PIC with a FAA Private Pilot Certificate operating the sUAS would not adversely affect operations in the NAS orpresent a hazard to persons orproperty on theground. In similar fashion to Astraeus Aerial operations, SaffordAviation operations are conducted over private property or over controlled access property and with the permission ofthe propertyowner/controller or authorizedrepresentative. The FAA has previously issued an exemption to this rule [14 CFR 

### § 61.113 (a) and 

### (b)] in exemption #11062 to AstraeusAerial. 

# 14 CFR 

# § 91.7 

# (a) §91.7 Civil aircraft airworthiness. (a) No person may operate a civil aircraftunless itis in an airworthycondition. Exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 91.7 (a) is soughtrequiring Civil AircraftAirworthiness because: 1) 

### The sUAS will notreceive andAirworthiness Certificate un:der 14 CFR 

### § 21. 2) Compliancewith SaffordAviation OperatingDocumentswill provide a means of insuringan equivalentlevel ofsafety. 3) The Flight Operator (Pilot) ofthe sUAS has final authority to determinewhether the sUAS in a safe condition for flight. In the granting of exemption #11188 to State Farm the FAA determined that even though the sUAS is not required to have an airworthiness certificate per 14 CFR 

### § 21 Subpart H, exemption from the requirements of 14 CFR 

### § 91.7 (a) [Civil AircraftAirworthiness] is required. The FAA considers compliance with operating documents to be a sufficient means ofdetermining an airworthy conditionin accordance with therequirements ofthispart. Additionally, in accordance with 14 CFR 

### § 91.7 

### (b), the PIC 1s responsible for determining whether the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight. The FAA found in the granting ofexemption #11188 to State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company that the PIC can comply with this requirement. The FAA has previously issued an exemption to this rule [14 CFR 

### § 91.7 (a)] in exemption #11188 to State FarmMutual Automobile InsuranceCompany. 

# 14 CFR 

# § 91.119 

# (c) §91.119 General. Minimum safe altitudes: Exceptwhen necessary for takeofforlanding, no personmay operate an aircraft belowthe following altitudes: (c) Over other than congested areas. An 

### altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 91.119 (c) is soughtbecause: 1) 

### All sUAS flights are conducted below 500 feet AGL

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### 2) All sUAS flights operatein a tightly controlled area below400 feet AGLover private orcontrolledpropertywithpermission ofthe property owner. In the granting ofexemption #11188 to State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company the FAA determined that sUAS operations should remain 500 feet from all persons not directlyinvolved with sUAS operations. The FAA also has determined that operations of closer than 500 feet may be permittedif: 

### 1) All non-participatingpersons are protectedby a suitable shelter. 

### 2) Permissionhas been grantedbythe property owner/controller orauthorized representative. The FAA has previously issued an exemption to this rule [14 CFR § 91.119 (c)] in exemption #11188 to StateFarmMutualAutomobile InsuranceCompany. 

# 14 CFR 

# § 91.121 §91. 121 Altimeter settings. (a) 

### Eachpersonoperatingan aircraft shallmaintainthecruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating- 

### (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to- 

### (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along theroute andwithin 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; 

## Cii) If

### there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(I) ofthis section, the currentreported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or 

### (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevationofthedepartureairportoran appropriate altimeter setting available before departure; or 

### (2) At or above 18,000 feet MSL, to 29.92" Hg. (b) The lowest usable flight level is determined by the atmospheric pressure inthe area ofoperation as shownin the following table: (c) To convert minimum altitude prescribed under §§91.119 and 91.177 to the minimum flight level, the pilot shall take the flight level equivalent ofthe minimum altitude in feet and add the appropriate number offeet specified below, according to the currentreported altimeter setting: Exemption from 14 CFR § 121 is sought because: 

### 1) The sUAS is not equippedwith an altimeter. 

### 2) All sUAS flights operatein a tightly controlled area below400 feet AGLover· private or controlledpropertyandwith thepermission ofthe propertyowner. 3) All sUAS flights are conducted below400 feet AGL.
a. GPS altitude information from the sUAS will bevia a data down-link andwill be displayed to the Flight Operator (Pilot) in real-time. 

### 4) This provides an equivalentlevel of safety. In the granting of exemption #11188 to State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company the FAA determinedthat:

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### 1) All sUAS flights operatein a tightly controlled area below400 feetAGLover private or controlledproperty andwith the permission ofthe property ownerand within VLOS ofthe Flight Operator (Pilot) orVisual Observer (VO). 2) Theuse ofonboard GPS altitude informationis provided via a data down-linkand to the PIC The FAAhas previouslyissued an exemption to this rule [14 CFR 

### § 91.121] in exemption #11188 to State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceCompany. 

# 14 CFR § 91.151 (a) and (b) §91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. (a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (consideringwind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintendedlanding and, assumingnormal cruising speed- ( 1) Duringthe day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly afterthat for atleast 45 minutes. (b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (consideringwind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes. Exemptions from 14 CFR 

### § 91.151 (a) and (b) 

### is sought because: 1) Complyingwith the 30 minute fuel reserve would unnecessarily limit the lengthof the sUAS flights. The DJI T600 has an endurancelimit of 18minutes. 2) All sUAS flights operatein a tightly controlled area below400 feet AGLover private or controlledproperty andwith thepermission ofthe propertyowner. 

### 3) TheDJIT600 sUAS has the enhanced safetyfeature thatitwill automatically descend and landwhen the battery level falls to belowthe manufacture's predetermined CriticalLowBatterylevel. Upon landing the DJIT600, motors will stop. 

## 4) 5) TheDJI T600 sUAS provides the Flight Operator (Pilot) real-time display of available remaining batterypower for flight. 

### 6) An equivalentlevel ofsafety canbe achieved .by limiting flights whenremaining battery life falls to 25% capacity. 7) TheDJI T600 sUAS operatedby SaffordAviation is a rotorcraft (multi- rotor / quad-rotor) unmanned aircraft. The FAA has previouslyissued an exemption to this rule [14 CFR 

### § 91.151 (a) (1)] in exemption #11188 to State FarmMutualAutomobile InsuranceCompany. 

# 14 CFR § 91.405 (a) §91.405 Maintenance required. Each owner or operator ofan aircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this. section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribedinpart43 ofthis chapter; Exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 91.405 (a) is sought because: 1) Given that these sections and Part43 apply to CertificatedAircraft,theseSafford Aviation Service, Inc. 

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### sections do not apply to the operation ofsUAS. 2) Maintenance andpreventativemaintenancewill beperformedin accordancewith the sUAS manufacturer 

### (DJI) operation andmaintenance instructions. The FAA has previously issued an exemption to this rule 

### [14 CFR 

### § 91.405 (a)] in exemption 

### #11188 to State FarmMutualAutomobile InsuranceCompany. 

# 14 CFR § 91.407 

# (a) (1) §91.407 Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding,or alteration. (a) Nopersonmay operate anyaircraftthathas undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under 

### §43.7 ofthis chapter; and Exemption from 

### 14 CFR 

### § 91.407 (a) 

### (1) is sought because: 

### 3) Given that these sections and Part

### 43 apply to CertificatedAircraft,these sections do not apply to the operation ofsUAS. 4) Maintenance and preventativemaintenancewill beperformedin accordancewith the sUAS manufacturer 

### (DJI) operation andmaintenance instructions. The FAA has previouslyissued an exemption to this rule 

### [14 CFR 

### § 91.407 (a) 

### (1)] in exemption 

### #11188 to State FarmMutualAutomobile InsuranceCompany. 

# 14 CFR § 91.409 (a) (1) and ( 2) §91.409 Inspections. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendarmonths, ithas had- (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 

### 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorizedby 

### §43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance withpart 21 ofthis chapter. No inspection performed under paragraph 

### (b) of this section may be substituted for any inspection required by this paragraph unless it is performed by a person authorized to perform annualinspections andis entered as an "annual" inspectionin the requiredmaintenancerecords. Exemptions from 

### 14 CFR 

### § 91.409 (a) 

### (1) and 

### (2) is soughtbecause: 

### 1) Given that these sections and Part

### 43 applyto CertificatedAircraft,these sections do not apply to the operation ofsUAS. 2) Maintenance andpreventativemaintenancewill beperformedin accordancewith the sUAS manufacturer 

### (DJI) operation andmamtenanceinstructions. The FAA has previously issued an exemption to this rule 

### [14 CFR 

### § 91.409 (a) 

### (1) and 

### (2)] in exemption 

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# 14 CFR § 91.417 (a) and (b) §91.417 Maintenance records. (a) 

### Except for work performed in accordance with §§91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specifiedinparagraph (b) 

### ofthis section: 

### (1) Records ofthemainten:illce,preventivemaintenance,and alteration and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. Therecords must include- 

### (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) ofthework performed; and 

### (ii) The date ofcompletion ofthework performed; and 

### (iii) The signature and certificatenumber oftheperson approving the aircraft for return to service. (2) Records containingthe following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. 

### (ii) The current status. of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last

### overha~ of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. 

### (iv) The currentinspection status oftheaircraft,includingthe time since the last inspection required bythe inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status ofapplicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. IftheAD orsafetydirectiveinvolves recurringaction,thetime and datewhen the next actionis required. (vi) Copies ofthe forms prescribedby §43.9(d) ofthis chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) 

### Therecords specifiedinparagraph (a)(1) ofthis section shallberetained untiltheworkis repeatedor supersededbyotherwork or for 1 year after the workis performed. (2) The records specifiedin paragraph (a) 

### (2) ofthis section shallbe retained and transferredwith the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) 

### A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under §43.11 ofthis chapter shall be retained untilthe defects are repaired and the aircraftis approved for return to service.Safford Aviation Service, Inc. 

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### Relieffrom 14 CFR 

### § 91.417 (a) and 

### (b) is sought because: 1) 

### Given that these sections andPart43 apply to CertificatedAircraft,these sections do not applyto the operation of sUAS. The FAA has previously issued an exemption to this rule [14 CFR 

### § 91.417 (a) and 

### (b)] in exemption #11188 to State Farm MutualAutomobile InsuranceCompany. 

# •E. sUAS AIRCRAFT sUAS Operated by 

# Safford Aviation sUAS operatedby SaffordAviation do not carry onboard any persons (crew orpassengers). No propertybelonging to any persons orgroup other than SaffordAviation is carried onboard Safford Aviation sUAS during SaffordAviation flight operations. 1) 

## sUAS Operatedby Safford Aviation are as follows: a. DJI T600 b. 

## None Other 

# DJI T600 Inspire 1 1) The DJI T600 is a multi-rotorbatterypowered aircraft. Itdoes not carry or contain onboard any flammable fuel, explosives orweapons systems. 2) Make (Manufacturer): DJI a. DJIis a world leaderininnovation andmanufacturing ofsUAS. DJI has a wellknown commitment for creating safe, easy to operate sUAS. 3) Model: T600 4) Type: Rotorcraft (multi-rotor / quad-rotor) 5) Specifications: a. Size: 22 inches (diagonal) b. MaximumWeight: 7.5lbs. c. Maximum Horizontal Speed: 49 mph (22 m/s) d. Maximum flight time:**~** 

## 18 minutes e. RF Controlrange: 1.2 miles (2 km) 

## 6) Airframe · a. Quad-RotorElectric Propulsion System b. Power Source (Removable/Rechargeable Battery System) 

## 7) GPS 8) Digital Compass 9) 5.8 GHz (flight controller) 10) 2.4 GHz (video and data communication) 11) All RF components are FCC certified. 12) 

## Digital Camera and Camera Gimbal

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# DJI T600 Safety Features: 1) TheDJI T600 has an onboard Intelligent Flight Control System with built-in GPS providing accurate position information. 2) The DJI T600 provides FlightTelemetry Datainreal-time to the Flight Operator (Pilot) with the following information: a. · Displayreal-time Altitude (AGL), b. Displayreal-time Flight Speed and Distance from the FlightOperator (Pilot). c. Displayreal-time number ofGPS satellites inview d. Displayreal-time available remaining batterypower for flight. i. Audible andvisual alarms alert the operator on the operator display when battery level is reduced. 3) When thebattery level is reduced to "criticallow", the DJI T600 will

## begin an automatic descent andlanding. Uponlanding the DJIT600 motors will 

## stop. The T600 will

## not crash uponinadvertent exhaustion ofits power source. 4) The DJI flight display provides real-time location and headingrelative to the Flight Operator (Pilot). 5) Theintelligent Flight Control System coupledwith the GPS positioninformation onboard the DJI T600 provides the ability for the Flight Operator (Pilot) to permitthe sUAS to autohooverinpositionwith compensation for wind and drift. 6) Theintelligent Flight Control System coupledwith the GPS positioninformation onboard the DJI T600 provides the ability for the Flight Operator (Pilot) to command the sUAS to automatically return to its point ofdeparture. 

## 7) The DJI T600 will

## return to its point ofdeparture, land and shutdown the motors automatically in the event ofa loss ofRF Control from the Flight Operator (Pilot). Loss of signalwill

## be displayed on the Flight Operators (Pilot) display. 8) The DJI T600 is programmedvia software to notpermit operation above 400 feet AGL. This prevents inadvertent flight above the 400 feetAGL ceiling mandatedby the FAA. 9) The DJI T600 is programmedvia 

## software topreventmotor startwithin five nautical miles ofan airport orin restricted orinprohibited airspace. This prevents inadvertent flight within five nautical miles ofa restricted airport or otherwise restricted airspace. 10) These highly advanced capabilities insure that the DJI T600 will

## not create a hazard to the public and canbe safely operatedin the NationalAirspace System (NAS) with an equivalent level ofsafety as a certified manned aircraft. 

# •G. sUAS FLIGHT CREW Private Pilot Certificate SaffordAviation sUAS Flight Operator (Pilot) will

## hold a currentFAAPrivate Pilot Certificate or higher. 

# Flight Operator (Pilot) Requirements: 1) 

## Flight Operator (Pilot) mustpossess at a minimum: a) 

## FAAissued Private Pilot Certificate. b) 

## MustmeetFAA flight currency requirements for FAA pilotlicense held.

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## c) CurrentFAAThird Class Medical Certificate or a valid United States driver's license. d) Flight Operator (Pilot) musthave received all requiredinitial and recurrent training. 

# Visual Observer (VO) Requirements: 1) Visual Observer (VO) musthave received all required initial andrecurrent training. 2) TheVisual Observer (VO) is NOTrequired to possess a FAA PilotLicense or a FAA Medical Certificate. 

# •H. sUAS OPERATING PARAMETERS

sUAS Requirements for Flight: 1) 

## sUAS operator musthave continuously available telemetry from the sUAS including: a) Display ofsUAS distance from the operator. b) Display ofsUAS altitude from the operator. c) Display ofsUAS remainingbatterylife. 2) 

## sUAS may not continue 1:hission objectives with less than 25% useful batterylife. 3) 

## sUAS may not carry any weapon systems onboard.


# sUAS Documentation Requirements
Due to the sUAS size andweightlimitations and the fact that the sUAS does not contain an operator, these documents will 

## bewith the Flight Operator (Pilot) during all flight operations. 1) Flight Operators (Pilot) musthave the following manuals and documents for flight. a) FAA Exemption b) DJI T600 User's Manual 

# sUAS Pre-Flight Requirements
A qualified personwillperformpre-flight checks prior to each flight andpredefinedintervals as part maintenance schedule. 1) Remote controller, aircraft battery, andmobile device are fully charged. 2) Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3) Calibrate compass perDJI manualifmissionis in a newlocation, status indicators are blinkingred andyellow, if

## drifting occurs in flight. 4) Micro-SD cardhas beeninserted, as required. 5) Gimbalis functioning as normal. 6) Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

## 7) DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.


# sUAS Flight Requirements All Safford Aviation sUAS flights are performedwithin a small geographical area defined byline-ofsight ofthe Flight Operator (Pilot) orVisual Observer (VO) andwith a maximum flight altitude of 400 feet Above GroundLevel (AGL). Given that all sites are not flat, Safford Aviation will 

## use theSafford Aviation Service, Inc. 

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## elevation ofthe highest topographical pointwithin the mission boundary and line ofsite to establish the 400 feet ceiling. In the granting ofexemption, #11593 to Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. the FAA determined that this 400-foot ceiling for operating the sUAS would not adversely affect operations in the NAS orpresent a hazard topersons orproperty on the ground. All SaffordAviation sUAS flights operate overprivate or controlledproperty andwith the permission ofthe property owner. 1) 

## The Flight Operator (Pilot) is has final authority for safety of'flight. 2) 

## A pre-flight briefing will be performed before every flight by the Flight Operator (Pilot) with all personalinvolved in planned sUAS flight operations. This briefingwillinclude at a 

## minimum: a) Safety b) 

## Emergency Procedures c) Planned Operations 3) A pre-flight safety inspectionwillbeperformedbefore every flight segment. 4) sUAS operations will always utilize a Visual Observer (VO) 5) The Flight Operator (Pilot) andVisual Observer (VO) must maintain verbal orradio communications at all times. 6) sUAS Flight Operator (Pilot) orVisual Observer (VO) mustmaintainvisual line ofsight andvisual contactwith the s UAS at all times. a) Visual line ofsightrequires theunaided (corrective lenses and /or sunglasses excepted) contactbetween a pilotin commandand an unmanned aircraft sufficient to maintain safe operational control ofthe aircraft, know its location, and be able to scan the airspace inwhichitis operating to see and avoid other air traffic or objects aloft or onthe ground. 7) No member ofthe Flight Crew may participate in sUAS flight while under the influence ofalcohol or any drug that would adversely affect the ability to safely participate in the flight ofthe sUAS. 8) sUAS Flight a) sUAS may notbe flown in a careless orreckless manner. b) 

## sUAS will yield the right-of-way to all manned aircraft. 9) FlightRestrictions a) All SaffordAviation sUAS flights will operate in a tighdy controlled area over private or controlled property with permission ofthe property owner. b) Maximum sUAS operating altitude of400 feet above groundlevel. c) sUAS may notbe flown at an airspeed exceeding 87 Knots (100 mph). d) sUAS Flight Operator (Pilot) maynot operate the sUAS from any movingvehicle. i) 

## Exception: sUAS operation from a boatthatis located atleast of 1,4 

## mile from shoreis permitted. e) sUAS flight will "RETURNTO HOME" whenremainingbattery falls to 25% capacity. 10) Operationin theVicinity ofAirports a) An airport as is designated on current FAAAeronautical Chart. b) sUAS operationwithin 5 nautical miles ofan airportWITH an operating

## Air Traffic .ControlToweris permittedprovided: i) 

## The sUAS Flight crewmustbein continuous communicationwith andreceive clearance from the active 

## AirTraffic ControlTower.Safford Aviation Service, Inc. /18


## c) sUAS operationwithin 5 nautical miles ofan airportWITHOUT an operating control toweris permittedprovided: i) 

## The Flight crew mustmonitor and transmitposition/intentionreports on the local Unicorn frequency when operatingwithin this area. 

# Accident/Incident Reporting Anyincident or accident thatinflicts serious injury or death up a person or causes property damage in excess of$25,000 mustbereported to the local FAA Flight Safety District Office (FSDO) within 72 hours ofthe occurrence. 

# •I. 

# sUAS MAINTENANCE Proper inspection and maintenance is critical to safe sUAS operation. 

# Preventative Maintenance Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and Inspections will

## beperformedin accordance with DJI maintenance andinspectionrecommendations contained in the latestDJI Manual, 

# •J. sUAS TRAINING Safety is achieved through therelentless pursuit ofquality training and adherence to FAA Approved OperatingProcedures and FAA Regulations. This section describes the policies and procedures for training performedby SaffordAviation. SaffordAviation will

## use all 

## training sources and methods available to provide employees with the information necessary for them to performtheir assigned duties and tasks correctly and safely. The majority ofthe trainingprovidedby this organization will

## use on-the-job (OJT) methodology. 

# Training Sources
SaffordAviation will

## use any and all training materials deemed necessary by SaffordAviatron and/or the FAA to provide training to SaffordAviation Flight Crew members. The following is a list of materials thatwill

## be used to provide training: 1) FAA Far-AIM 2) VFR Sectional Chart 3) SaffordAviation Section 333 Exemption 4) DJI QuadcopterPilotTraining Guides 5) DJI T600 Uset's Manual

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# •K. FORTHE GOOD OFTHEPEOPLE
Public Interest Today's current methods ofcommercial aerial photography and commercial aerialinspectionrequire the use ofa certified manned aircraft or a certified manned helicopter and a pilotwith a FAA CommercialPilotLicense. A low flying aircraft or a low altitude helicopter (operatingin strict compliancewith existing FAA regulations) hovering and circling over a small confined area creates aninherent safetyrisk. It can often create a nuisance ofnoise pollutioninthe affected area as well. Theuse ofa sUAS rather than a manned aircraftin such applications will further thepublic interest in several areas includingbutnotlimited to the following: 1) The sUAS carries no passengers, pilot or crew, therebyincreasingpilot, passenger and worker safety. 2) The sUAS carries no flammable fuel therebyincreasing safety to thepublic. 3) The sUAS has a lower noise signature than a typical helicopter thereby improvingpublic welfare. 4) The sUAS has fewer emissions therebyreducingthe environmentimpact overtraditional manned aircraft. 5) The sUAS is less expensive to operate than a traditional manned aircraft thereby decreasing the cost ofimagery. This allows companies the option to inspectmore frequently, more thoroughly, and thereby increase publicwelfare. 6) The sUAS is less expensive to acquire than a manned aircraft thereby allowing more crews to operate concurrently. 

## 7) The sUAS mayrespond to natural disasters and storm-related damage quicker than mannedaircraft. 

# Privacy
All sUAS flights operatein a tightly controlled area, at altitude ofless than 400 feet AGL and over private or controlledpropertywithpermission ofthe property owner. sUAS operatedby Safford Aviationwithin the operatingparameters outlined herein presentno risk to the privacy ofthe public.

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# Conclusion Continuedgrowth and expansionis a vitalpartofSaffordAviation and ourgoal to provide a safe service. Because ofthis, we are asking for exemption to provide commerdal sUAS services for aerial photographyandvideo for agriculture, construction and mininginspections and surveying, wildland andwildlife mapping, and for special events. As we have providedin this request, sUAS operations for commercial as SaffordAviation service Inc. has outlined: 1) 

## Will provide an equivalentlevel ofsafety as certified manned aircraft. 2) 

## Will not adversely affect safetyin the NationalAirspace System 3) 

## Will reduce airspace congestion. 4) 

## Will reduce airborne noise. 5) 

## Will notpose a hazard thepublic 6) 

## Will presentno risk to theprivacy ofthepublic 7) 

## Will provide an economicbenefittoAmerican Citizens. 8) 

## Is in theinterest ofthe public. The FAA's authority to issue exemptions from current operatingrules andregulations, and the Secretary's authority granted by section 333 ofP.L. 112-95 (Special Rules for CertainUnmanned Aircraft Systems) provides an opportunity to authorize certain sUAS operations into the National Airspace System (NAS) prior to implementation ofthe final sUAS rule. Grantingthis Section 333 exemption request for SaffordAviation Service Inc. for commercial operation ofsUAS within the operatingparameters outlined herein IS in the public interest. SaffordAviation has shownjust cause exist for the FAA to grant exemption from these Federal Aviation Regulations.

DougBenson

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# Using this manual Legends 

## 0 Warning 

## & Important :\): Hints and Tips 

## 1iGJ Reference


## Before Flight The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use ofyour Inspire 1.
1.Disclairner 2.1nthe Box 3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.1nspire 1 User Manual 6.1ntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. 

## Watch the video tutorials Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: www.dji.corn/producVinspire-1/video



## Download the DJI Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the OR code orvisit "http://m.dji.neVdjipilot" to download the app. 

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For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.

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# Contents

Using this manual Legends Before Flight Watch the video tutorials Download the DJI Pilot app Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Assemble the Aircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram Aircraft Flight Controller Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return to Home (RTH) Dynamic Home Point Vision Positioning System Flight Recorder Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJIIntelligent Flight Battery Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profile Remote Controller Operations Dual Remote Controllers Mode Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller Remote Controller Compliance Version Gimbal and Camera Camera Profile Gimbal 2 2 2 2

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3DJI Pilot App Camera 

### 40 Map 

### 43 Academy 43 User Center 43 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

### 45 Preflight Checklist 

### 49 Calibrating the Compass 

### 49 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

### 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 51 Flight Test 

### 51 FAQ Appendix Specifications 

### 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

### 60 How to Update Firmware 

### 61 FCC Compliance 

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### This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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

## Feature Highlights Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for NO filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease. HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the OJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. Landing gear: Retractable landing gearthat enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system. Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available.


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

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## .1:, • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information

. • If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode' (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. • Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. • Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table ortile) before switching between

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode. Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position

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## & Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the camera. Attaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.



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# Lt. Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

### Attaching 1345s 

### Quick-Release Propellers The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers.
1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the

propellers without awhite dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot.

# ~ Wrtl1out white dot Without while dot

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.



### Preparing Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holderto the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holderto release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach

your mobile device. 2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller.

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## Aircraft Diagram

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## Remote Controller Diagram INSPIRE 1 User Manual

[1] GPS [2] Propeller (P17) [3] Motor 

### [4] Front LED (P12) 

### [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35)

[7] Intelligent Right Battery (P18) [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

### [9] Rear LED (P12) [10] Camera Micro-USB Port [11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35)

·---------·- [1:3} [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

·-------·-[1] [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

[1] Antennas (P29) Relays aircraft control and video signaL [2] Mobile Device Holder

.. . -----·- [2] Mounting place for your mobile device

. [3] Control Stick

[7] Controls aircraft orientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home(RTH). 

### rc;; [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

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# ~ <DINSPIRE 1 User Manual [6] Battery Level LEDs (8] Power Button Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Used to poweron or power off the remote controller. [9] RTH LED Displays the power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilotapp. (11] Playback Button Playbackthe captured images or videos. (12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this portto geta live HD video preview of what the camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer.**[~2]** ----- 

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[18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port [10] ·--['1]

. [12]

Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features.

[20] GPS Module Used to pinpointthe location of the remote controller. [21] Back Left Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. [22] Power Port Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller's internal battery. [23] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

### This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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# Aircraft Flight Controller The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

## Flight Mode Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: P rnode (Positioning) : P rnode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-A TTl: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometerto maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and ifthe Horne Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control {IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

## :\j: Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

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

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

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### Aircraft Status Indicator Description
Normal R G Y ······Red, Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively Power on and self-check
G Y ····· ·Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up INSPIRE 1 User Manual

G · · · · · · Green Flashes Slowly G X2 ······Green Flashes Twice Y ······Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe

### to Ry (P rnode

### with Vision Positioning butwithout GPS) Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Y ······Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost R ······Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning R ••••••Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning R ······Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error R -Solid Red Critical Error R Y ······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required



### Return to Home (RTH) The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Horne Point. There are three cases thatwill trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.



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SmartRTH GPS Description The Horne Point is the location atwhich your aircrafttakes offwhen the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon (**~.n** 

### ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be updatedtoyour current position as you 

### move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Horne Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.

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Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return horne or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Horne Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance frorn the Home Point. Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below

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Battery Level

Warning

Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level warning
Estimated remaining flight tirne



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The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. SuftiCIBnt battery level(Green.!

Po\'Ver to return

Aircraft Status

Indicator

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly.

N/A DJI Pilotapp 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 horne and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. The DJI Pilot app screen will flash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm.

N/A Flight Instructions

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically.

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# :IJ: •When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you rnay push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing

. • Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight tirne

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status. 

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

### Failsafe Illustration 1 Record Home Point (HP) 2 Confirm Home Point

Blinking Green Blinking Green 4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow**~.uil** 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

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## 6 • Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. • Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle

stick during the Failsafe. 

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

GPS


# 6 Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.
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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 1. Setthe aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home Point Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and goto the "Camera" page. 2. Tap"9"and**select"~",** to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 3. Tap"9"and select"4.'", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

## Vision Positioning System DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera.



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# L [1] Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available.**~~,--------------------------~,** J

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

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

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

## & The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over 8rn/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). • Flying over water ortransparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying over extremely dark (lux < 1 O) or bright (lux> 1 0,000) surfaces. • Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying over surfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. • In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then

auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

## :<J; • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. • The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. • Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water

. • Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 1001ux). • 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) in fast speed. 

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

## Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

## Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, 17INSPIRE 1 User Manual
match the nutwith the dots on the motors ofyour Inspire 1: Propellers Greycap(1345) Figure**~** Attach On Motorswithout a black dot Black cap(1345R) 

# ==::::•-=== Motors with a black dot Legends El'l Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

### 'b") Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove Attaching the Propellers 1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motorwithout a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sureto completely tighten each propeller by hand beforeflight.



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. Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. • Handling the propellers with care. • Manuallytighten each ofthe propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlockthe propellers.



# Lt • Checkthat the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped,

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellers or motorswhen they are spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience. 

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

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## it Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" P21 for more information

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OJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: LEOs display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.1t is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stopswhen the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and

40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning messages and so on. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivityto save power. 13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the aircraft's to the main controller. 

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Powering ON/OFF Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The Power LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicators will displaythe current battery level. Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 19INSPIRE 1 User Manual
LowTemperature Notice: 1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below S 0C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight. 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between

## soc and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V}, but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery in orderto prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature 

### ?. environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

### i3 movementwhen this warning is triggered.**~** 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature exceeds

## soc before using it in the low temperature environment. S. When usingthe Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heatthe battery. 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 20°C

when in use.**~** In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm upfor approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details.



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# < < < < =0% 20INSPIRE 1 User Manual Battery life The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is powered 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 as described below for 2 seconds: Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life**~ ~** **~ ~**  90%-100%**~ ~** **~**

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# IX! For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab. Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect Battery Chargerto a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing it for an extended period. 

## & • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: A14-1OOP1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. • Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or

remove a battery when it is powered on.



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After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn 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 the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the chargerwill resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range,



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### 22 To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 1 0 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure the battery is working at its optimal. Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1's Battery Compartment and power it on. Leave it on until there is less than 

### 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer beturned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 

### 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

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# Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote control.

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## & • Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1 , Mode 2. • Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. ·Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to prevent transmission interference. 

## Remote Controller Operations Powering On And OffThe Remote Controller The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on your remote controller: 1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current

battery level. 2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 4. Repeat step 2to power off the remote controller afterfinish using it.

Charging Remote Controller Charge the remote controllervia supplied charger. 24INSPIRE 1 User Manual

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Pmvc;f Button Controlling Camera Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

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Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. [2] Playback Button Press to view images orvideos 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] Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. Controlling Aircraft This section explains howto use the various features ofthe remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default.

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26 Aircraft indicates nose direction) Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the fasterthe Inspire 1will change elevation. Always push the stick gentlyto prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. Ifthe stick is centered, the Inspire 1will stay facing its current direction. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1will 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. The Inspire 1will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurther awayfrom the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35") and fasterflight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stickfurther awayfrom the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35") and fasterflight.

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# Idial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static.Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A mode. Figure Flight Mode**F~** Fmode**A~** A mode**p~** Pmode INSPIRE 1 User Manual**p~**
P mode (Positioning) : P modeworks best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about !OC, refer tothe IOC in Appendix. The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the OJ! Pilot app, enter the 'Camera" page, tap "MODE', and then activate 'Multiple Flight Mode'

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### I RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch This switch has two positions. The effect oftoggling the switch to any ofthese positions is defined below:

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RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.

Connecting Mobile Device Tilt the Mobile Device Holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back ofthe remote controller.



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### Optimal Transmission Range The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed in the picture shown below:

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### Dual Remote Controllers Mode More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple "slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, butthey cannot control the gimbal.

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# & Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement ofthe camera. Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" remote controller by through the OJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: "Master'' Remote Controller: 1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the OJI Pilot app. 2. Go to the Camera page, and tap 

### !JJ"' ,1111 to enterthe remote controller settings window. 3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller.

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# 6 Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controllerto "Master" in OJ I Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

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