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May 26,2015 

To: 

Mr. James Williams 

Manager, Flight Standards Service Unma1med Aitcran 

Systems Integration Office 

Federal Aviation Administration 

800 Independence A venue, SW 

Washington, DC 20591 

Docket Operations, M"30 

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 

1200 New J~r:Jey Avenue, SE. 

Room W12-140, West Bi..lilding Ground Floor 

Washinb,Tton, DC 20590-0001 

From: 

Mr. Stephen Uhl 

4904 Wunnenberg Way 

West Chester, OH 45069 

513.310.5055 

druhl@fi~se .net 

R.E: Petition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption from part 

21, subpart H; and Sections 45.23(b), 6l.ll3(a) and (b), 9l.7(a), 9l.l03(b), 91.109, 

91.119, 91.121, 9Ll5l(a), 9:l.203(a) and (b), 91 .405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 9l.409(a)(2), and 

91.417(a) and (b) ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). 

The proposed exemption would allow Stephen U11l to operate the PHANTOM 2 Vision+ 

quad-copter ~mmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial videography and 

cinematography to enhance academic cmmm.tnity awareness for those individuals and 

companies t:mfamiliar with the geographical layout of the Cincinnati area and augment 

real estate listing videos. 

The above exe1nption request is supported with the following infonnalion: 

The petitioner has provided the following infommtion in this petition and supporting 

docl..u1lentation including: l) PHANTOM Quick Start Guide, 2) Smart Flight Datte1y 

Guidelines, 3) PHANTOM No~Fly Zone restrictions, 4) PHANTOM 2 Vision+ 

Operating Specifications, and 5) PHANTOM 2 Vi::;ion+ Pilot Training Guide. 

This petition falls into three main categories; 1) the unmanned aircraft system (UAS), 2) 

the UAS Pilot In Connnand (PJC), 3) the UAS operating parameters and Public Interest 

and Safety. 

1.) Unmanned Aircraft System 

Stephen Uhl plans to operate a UAS, the PHANTOM 2 Vision+j which is comprised of 

an unmmmed aifcraft (U.t\ or PHANTOM) and a 1ramporiable grmmd station. 

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The PHANTOM is refened to as a quad-copter with a maximum gross weight of about 

3 pounds. Tt is equipped with fotu· mtors that are driven by electric motors powered by 

batteries. The UA has a tnaximmn airspeed of30 knots. I plan to utilize a built-in high 

detini.tion came1·a to operate the UA over various areas near Cincinnati, Ohio, to enhance 

academic commLmity awareness and augment real estate listing videos. 

1 make the following representations of operational enha11cements which I propose to 

abide by to er1sure this exemption will provide a level of safety at least equal to existing 

rules: 

• I will only operate in reasonably safe e11vironmcnts that are strictly controlled, ar!:l away 

from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas; and 

• I will conduct extensive preflight in:::.-pl:lctions and protocols, during which safety carries 

primary importance. Further protocols and safety procedmes arc outlined below. 

I also believe that given the size, wejght, speed, and limited operating area 

associated with the aircraft to be utilized by me) an exemption from 14 CFR pmt 21 , 

Subpart H (Airworthiness Ce1tificates) and§ 9L203 (a) and (b) (Certifications required), 

subject to certain conditions and limitations, is wana11ted and meets the requirements for 

an equivalent level of safety under 14 Cli'R pru.t 11 and StJction 333 of P.L. 112-95 

(Section 333). 

Furthermore, I request an exemption from§ 45.23 Marking of the aircraft because his UA 

will not have a cabjn, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or plu-ases. 

Further) two-inch lettering is difficult to place on stlch a small aircraft with 

dimensions smaller than the minimal lettering requirement. Regardless of this, I am will 

nmrk my UAS in the lm-gest possible lettering by placing the word "Experimental" on 

its fuselage as required by § 45.29(f) so that I or anyone assisting me as a spotter will see 

the markings. 

I also request an exemption"li·om §§ 9L405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) 

and (b). Maintenance inspections may be required and should be granted since they only 

apply to airctaft with an airworthiness certificate. However, as a safety precaution I will 

perfonn a preflight inspection of his UAS before caeh flight as outlined in the 

manufacturer's operating documents. Rl:lg4trding requested relief from 14 CFR § 91.7(a) 

Civil aircraft airworthit,ess, while my UAS will not require an aitwOithiness certitkate in 

accordance with 14 CFR part 21 ~ Subpart H~ my compliance with its operating 

doctunents should be considered a sufficient means for detennining a11 airworthy 

condition. TI1ereforc, relieffrom § 91.7(a) should be granted. I willl:lnS~tre that my 

aircraft is in an airworthy condition- based on compliance with the opl:lrating docmncnts 

prior to every flight, and as stated in the conditions and limitations below. 

2) UAS Pilot in C01mnand (PIC) 

I, Stephen Uhl, assert that under§ 61.113 (a) and (b) private pilots are limited to non 

commercial operations, however I can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved 

by cunent regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or passengers. 

Fmthermore, a pilot license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks of 

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operating a UAS a.re Jar less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities 

outlined in 14 CFR pmt 61, et seq., fuus I reqlLest an exemption from§ 61.113 Private 

Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in command. 

Regardh1g UAS operational training, I have flown numerous practice f1ights in remote 

areas as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain :fam.jliarization 

vvith tht:l characteristics of my UAS' performance under different temperature and 

weather conditions_ I additio11ally practice computerized simulated flights to maintain 

adequate skill;; and response reflex time. Additionally, in accordance with 14 CFR § 

91.7(b), the PIC of the UAS is responsible for determining whether the aircraft is in a 

condition for safe flight. 

3) UAS Operating Parameters and Public Interest and Safety Considerations 

The following considerations will ensure proper operating procedures and ensure public 

safety: 

Technology Considerations: The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ is manufac...iured from a highlyreputable organization and is equipped with the tollowing safety features - 1 _ Auto 

descent (landing) if communication signal were to be severed. If the UAS loses 

communications, the UAS will have capability to return to a pre-determined location 

within the Security Perimeter and land. 2. Auto desce11t (landing) if battery were to drop 

lower than nominal leveL 3. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve 

thereby causing exemption from§ 91.151(a) Fuel requirements for flight in VFR 

conditions. 4. Live video for operator gives reu]-time positioning feedback. 5. The UAS 

will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredictcd obstacles or emergencies. 

6. On-Screen-Display (OSD) contains operating information to ascertain vehicle health at 

all times: speed, altitude, number ofGPS satellites (when available), heading and voltage. 

I will set the global positioning system (GPS) altitude indicator to zero feet AGL rather 

than local baromet1ic pressure or field altitude before flight. Considering the limited 

altitude ofthe proposed operations, rclieffrom 14 CFR § 91.121 is requested to the 

extent necessary to comply vvith the applicable conditions and limitations stated. 7. GPS 

lock supplies for return-to-home (RTH). Should Command and Control (C2) link failures 

occur (highly improbable), vehicle retl..~ms automatically to the point oflam1eh. 8. 

Altitude information will be provided to the UAS pilot via a digitally e11codcd telemetric 

data feed, which downlinks from the aircra1l to a ground-based on-screen display. This 

altitude information will be generated by equipment installed on board the aircraft, using 

GPS biangnlation, or digitally e:ucoded barometric altimeter, m- tadio altimeter, or any 

combination thereof. Prior to each Hight, a zero altitude initiation point will be 

established and confirmed for accuracy by the pilot. 

Mechanical/Physical: 1. l will fly line-of--sight (LOS) only. The vehicle will always 

remain in direct LOS to the pilot; thus eliminating the concern of signal severa11ce (flying 

beh1nd objects/walls). 2. 1lte UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs and travel at lest> than 50 

knots. 3. Batteries should far exceed the capacity required for actual flight time. 4. Flights 

will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL. 5. Fireproof bags for 

storage and charging of high capacity Lipo batteries on-site_ 6. UA operated under this 

exemption will be marked in accordance with 14 CPR part 45 or as othetwise authorized 

by the FAA. 

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Personnel: l. Spotters ensure safe operation and act as a redundant set of eyes tbr 

operators (pilot, gimbal op~ director) 2. Radio spectrum analysis for interference on the 

fl:equencics utilized for vehicle control/commm1ication. 3. A briefing will be conducted 

in regard to the planned UAS operations prior to each day"s activities. It will be 

mandatory that all persmmel who will be p~;Jrfo:n:ning dnties with1n the boundaries of the 

safety perimeter be present for this briefing. 4. The operator will obtain the consent of all 

persons involved in the sUAS operations and ensure that only consenting persons will be 

allowed within 100 feet of the 111ght operations. 5. Observer and pilot will at all times be 

able to communicate by voice. 6. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant· 

property holders will be obtained. 7. Pilot and observer will have been trained in 

operation ofUAS generally and received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to 

be operated. 

Operations: 1. The unmanned aircraft (UA) must weigh less than 55 ponnds (25 Kg), 

including energy source(s) and equipment. Operations authorized by this petition of 

exemption are limited to the following aircraft described in the attach~;Jd D.TI Phantom 2 

Vision+ documents. 2. The UA may not be flown at a ground speed exc~;JI;ldi.ng 50 knots. 

3. Flights must be operated at an altitude of11o more than400 feet abovl;l ground level 

(AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. All altitudes 

reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 4. The UA must be operated within visual line of 

sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision 

unaided by any device other than conectivc lenses~ as specitied on the PiC's FAA-issued 

medical certificate. 5. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO may be 

used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to cmnmunicatc verbally at all times. 6. The 

operator's ma11ual and this petition of exemption must be maintained and made available 

to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in tlris exemption and the procedures outlined in the operator's manual, the 

conditions and limitations hel'ein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the 

operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its opemtor's manual. The operator 

may update or revise its operator's manuaL It is the operator's responsibility to track such 

revisions and present l..lpdated and revised documents to the Administrator l.lpon request. 

The operator must also present updated and revis~;Jd documents if it petitions for 

extension or amendment. If the operator determines that any update or revision would 

affect the basis for which the FAA grants this petition for exemptionj then the operator 

must petition fo1· amendment to their exemption. The FM's UAS Integration Office 

(AFS-80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the 

operator's manual. With additional regard to the exempEon of parts 91.103(b), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(l), and 91.409(a)(2), the following protocols in addition to the aforementioned 

rnannfacturer's preflight inst:ructiou will be utilized: 7. Prior to each flight the PIC must 

inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a 

condition that affects tl1e safe opemtion of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from 

operating until the necessary maintenance has been perfom1ed and the UAS is found to 

be in a condition for sal'e flight. The Ground Control Station, if utilized, must be included 

in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly dm;umented 

in the aircraft records. 8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that 

a:l:lect the lJAS operation or Hight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical 

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component, 111t1st undergo a functional test flight in accordance with the operator's 

manual. The PIC who cond1..tcts the functional test flight must make an enb:y in the UAS 

aircraft records of the flight. The requirements and procedures for a functional test flight 

and aircraft record entry must be added to the operator's .manuaL 9. The operator must 

follow the manufactt~ret' s UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement) 

inspection, and life limit requitements. When unavailable, aircraft 

maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance 

requirements must be established and identified in the operator's manuaL At a minimum) 

requirements for the following must be included in the operator's m~uwal: a. Actuators I 

Servos; b. Transmission (single rotor); c. Powerplant (motors); d. Propellers; e. 

Electronic speed controller; f. Batteries; g. Mechanical dynamic components (single 

rotor); h. Remote command and contro] 

Regarding distance from nonparticipating persons, the operator ml.lst ensnre that no 

persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be 1nvolvecl 

and necessary. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if it won1d not 

adversely affect safety and if approved. UAS operations may not be conducted du1ing 

night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual 

meteorological conditions (VMC). UA rnay not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace. The 

UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles o:f the geographic center of a non-towered 

airport as denoted on a cunent FAA-published aeronautical. Accidents will be repotied to 

the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the 

NTSB Web site: vvww.ntsb.gov. 

In Sl.llnmary, this Petition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption 

from part 21, subpa.tt II; and Sections 45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.1 03(b), 

91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

91.409(a)(2), at1d 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code ofFederal Regulations (14 CFR). 

This would allow Stephen Uhl to operate the PHANTOM 2 Vision+ quad-copter 

unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aetial vidcography und cinematography to 

enhance academic cmmnunity awareness for those individuals and compat'lies mrramiliar 

with H1e geographical layout of the Cincinnati area und augment real estate listing videos. 

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com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no 

responsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries. 

1 Never usc or charge a swollen, loal{y or damaged 

battery. It so, contact DJI m its designated dealers 

for furthm assistance. 

• Do NOT Install the battery into the battery 

compartment on tho Phantom when turned on. 

Turn off the battery before installing it c)r removing 

it from the Pl1antom. Never install or remove tile 

battery from the Phantom when it Is turned ort 

• The battery should be used in temperatur·es from 

-2o~c lO 40°C. Use of t11e battery above 50"C 

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery 

below -20°C can lead to pcrmuncnt damage. 

• Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic 

or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, 

the battery control board may malfunction 

and a sorious accident may happen during 

flight. 

• Never clisassGmblc or pierce the battery ir1 any 

way, or the battery may catch tire or explode. 

• Electrolytos in the batt0ry an-:J highly corrosive. If 

any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes, 

immediately wash the affected area with fresh 

running water for at least 15 minutes then sec a 

doctor immediately. 

• Checl~ thG condition of the battery if it fslls out 

of t11e Pl1antom. Make sure tl1e battery is NOT 

damaged or leaking before putting it back to the 

Phantom. 

• Land the Phantom immediately w11en the 

low battery level warning activates in the DJI · 

VISIONApp. 

• Do not drop tho battery into water. If lhe inside 

of the battery comes into contact with water, 

chemical decomposition may occur, potentially 

resulting the battery catching on fire, and may 

oven lead to an explosion. lr the battery falls into 

water with the Phantom during flight, take it out 

immediately and put it in a safe and open area. 

Maintain a far distance tram the battery until it 

is completely dry. Never use the ba1tary again, 

and dispose of the battery properly as described 

in Battery Disposal below. 

• Put out any battery fire using sand or a dry 

powder fire extinguisher. Never use water to put 

out a battery fire. 

Charging the Battery 

• Batteries must be charged u»ing a OJ I approved 

adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery 

is charged using a non·.OJI charger. Never leave 

the battery unattended during charging. Do not 

charge the battery near flammable materials or 

on flarmm::1ble surfaces such as carpel or wood. 

• Do not charge battery immediately 1lfter flight, 

because the battery temperature may be too 

high. Do not ch<~rge the battery tml:il it cools 

down to near room temperature. Cl1arging 

battery outside of the temperature range of 

o•c-40°C rnay lead to leakage, overheating, or 

battery damage. 

• Charge and discharge the battery completely 

once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Discharge the battery until tl1ere is less tl1an 

8% power or until It can no longer be turned 

on, then recharge it to the rm:lxirnurn cap~cily. 

This power cycling procedure will optimize the 

battery life. 

Battery Storage 

, Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as 

a fumace or heater. Tl1e ideal storage temperat\.rre 

is o~C' ..... 21"C. 

• Keep t11e battery dry. Never drop the battery into 

water. 

• Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually sh(Jrt· 

circuit the battery. 

• Keep the battery away from metal objects such 

as necklaces and 11airpins. 

• Discharge the bauery to 30%-50% of tile battery 

level if it will not be used for l days or more. This 

can greatly extend the battery lite. 

Battery Disposal 

• IJisposo of the b~ttery itl!o specific recycling 

boxes only after a complete discharg0. Do 

not place the b<:~ttery into regular rubbish bins. 

Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling 

regulations of batteries. 

• It the power on/off button of the smart battery 

is disabled and the battery cannot be fully 

discharged, please contact a professional 

ba.ttery disposal/recycling agent for further 

assistance. 

Batterienutzung 

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PHANTOM PILOT TRAINING· GUIDE 

Earning Your Stripes Vl.l 

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This product is not suitable for people undElr the age of 18. Pleilso carefully read the 

"Quick Start Guide", "USElr' M~mu<li", "Disclaimer", and fully watch the tutorial videos 

before uslng the PHANTOM. Users should make every effol"t to fly regularly in order to 

improve their flight skills as an advanced level pilot ( ***) . Please fly safely and 

responsibly. 

Please follow these guidelines prior to flying your Phantom: 

G Always turn on the Ratnote Controller prior to turning on the Phantom. 

@!Toggle Sl, S2 to the top. 

@ Bt;;J sure there are no distractions when you're flying. 

@When starting your training, be sure you are in a very large open area_ Be aware of your 

SLirroundings. Always fly in areas void of obstacles and away from h~ffk and people. 

@ Before ;~dually taking off, be sure you have~ calibrated the compass and you h~ve full 

GPS satellite reception (Slow Continuous Groc:m Flashing)_ 

® Never fly higher than 400 feet. 

6J During training, stay behind your imaginary barrier and never· fly behind yourself. 

~When in doubt, gently ]JUII down on the throttle stick and lllhd. 

@ DO NOT PANIC. 

The aircraft nose should f~ce AWAY 

from tho pilot before takeoff. 

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DO NOT fly the Phantom within a 

radius of 2 meters. 

DO NOT touch the propellers after 

the Phantom hii~$ been started. 

Nose 

CAUTION 

Tail 

NO TOUCH 

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Basic F neuvers(*l 

D Take off and land with battery facing you. 

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Hover in one spot keeping battery f<::~cing you, m;;,ke 

sure;J to control Left/Right/Forwar-d/B<::~ck movernent. 

Rotate left, rotate right but try to keep the battery 

pointed at yourself. 

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Slowly fly forward/back/left/right with back of 

Phantom pointed at yourself. 

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Fly forward to a spot 20-30 feet away. 

Then fly back keeping the battery pointed at yourself. 

Mark a spot (B) on the ground 'lOft away from the Phantom's 

take off point. Hover ~nd fly towards that spot and land at 

the spot (B). Then go back into a hover and bring the Phantom 

back to its original po::;ition (A) and land again . 

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Fly left 3 meters away from your take-off point, tlwn fly right 

lOft from your take-off point all while keeping b<:lttery 

pointed at yourself. 

3 meters 3 meters 

Then, while keeping the aircraft nose pointed forward, 

fly a 4 point square box formation going clockwise. 

Be sure to b«l in control and stop and hover in place 

at each point before proceeding to the next polnt. 

Do thG! s<:1m~ <lS above but fly the 4 point box formation 

counter-clockwise. Be st~re to be in control and stop 

and hover in place at each point before proceeding 

to the next point. 

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Skilled light aneuvers ( * *) • 

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D In a hover, starting with the b<::~ttery point€!d at y<n.lr$elf, 

rotate 360 degrees clockwise . 

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In a hover, starting with the battery pointed .:lt yoursel·f, 

rot<1te 360 degrees counter-clockwise. 

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Starting with the battery pointed at yourself, go into !l hover. 

Then rotate the Phantom 90 degrees facing left, and fly a 4 

point square box formation going clockwise. Be sure to be in 

control and stop and hover in place Olt onch point before 

proceeding to the next point. 

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Skilled aneuvers ( * * ) 

II Starting with the battNy pointed at yourself, go into ~ hover. 

Then rot;;Jte the Phantom 90 degrees facing right, and fly a 4 

point square bux formation going counter-clockwise. 

Be sine to be in control and stop ~nd hovGr in place at each 

point before proceeding to the next point. 

With the battery pointed at yourself, fly <:~ circle. Try to 

keep the altitude and also the circle as uniform <Js possibi<J. 

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Hover with the aircraft nose point(~d at yourself and try 

to keep the Phantom in one place. 

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· Advan~ d Flig t Maneuvers { * * * ) 

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Fly a circle and keep the aircr<1ft nose pointed towards you. 

Be sure to keep the altitude the same and the drde (.l$ 

uniform as possible. 

Fly a 4 point square box clockwise while keeping the <Jircraft 

nose facing In your direction. 

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IJ Fly a 4 point square box counter-clockwise while keeping 

the <Jircraft nose facing in your dired]()fi_ 

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IRebarU11 Home & j.,al!1ld MQHt]e 

Be sur·e you are in a large open area. Before you tuke off, 

make sure you have a good GPS lock by ensuring your LED 

indicators are flashing Green. Fly the Phantom at least 50ft 

away from your take off point. Turn off the Remote Controller. 

The Ph:::rntom will ent~r· it'$ f<1ils<1fe Rdwrn-T o-Horne Mode. 

Let the Phantom finish it's routine and land itself within 2 meters 

of the t.ake off point_ 

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~lr'lttercepting Reb.llm Home & ILand Modle 

Be sure you are in a large open area. Before you tuko off, make 

sure you have a good GPS lock by ensuring your LED indicators 

are flashing Gr0cn. Fly the Phantom 50ft away from your take 

off point. Turn off the Remote Controller. The;~ Phantom will 

ent<Olr it's failsafe Return-To-Home ~ode. When the Phantom 

is returning home, you ca11 interc~pt RTH Mode by switching 

the Sl Switc:h from the top position to the middle or· lower 

position, then continue flying the Phantom_ 

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Adv1;1nct . Flight Maneuvers <* * * } . . 

II Fly a 4 point square box clockwise and rotate the 

phantom in the direction of travel. 

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nose pointed in the direction of travel. Be sure to keep 

the altitude the same and the circle as uniform as possible. 

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D Fly a circle counter·clockwiso with the aircraft nose 

pointed at the center ofthld drclo. Be sure to keep 

the altitude the s~m~ and the~ circle as uniform as 

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I aneuvers <* * *) 

Fly a figure 8 without r·ot<:~ting tho Phantom. Be sure to keep 

the altitude the same and the circle as uniform as possible. 

Fly a Figure 8 with the aircraft nose of the Phantom 

pointed in the direction of travel. Bo sur~ to keep the 

f11titudo the same and the circle as uniform as possible . 

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Fly Figure 8 patterns while experimenting with different orientations. 

For example, aircraft nosE:: always pointed in a given direction or 

opposite/left/right tho direction of t!'avel, etc. Be sure to keep the 

altitude thcsame and the circle as uniform Ds possible. 

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