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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS ....................................................................................................................3

SUMMARY.....................................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER.................................................................................4

BACKGROUND...............................................................................................................................................4

BASIS FOR PETITION .....................................................................................................................................4

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.............................................................................................6

B. The Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R. From Which Switch Seeks Exemption.......................................6

C. The Extent Of Relief Switch Seeks And The Reason Switch Seeks The Relief................................9

D. The Reasons Why Granting Switch Request Would Be In The Public Interest.............................11

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety ........................12

F. The Rules From Which Switch Seeks Exemption ..........................................................................22

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Request.....................22

CONCLUSION...............................................................................................................................................22

APPENDICES................................................................................................................................................23

APPENDIX – A: DJI Inspire 1 Technical Specifications...........................................................................24

APPENDIX – B: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual...................................................................25

APPENDIX – C: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual.....................................................26

APPENDIX – D: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s Safety Guidelines........................................................... 27
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot in Command

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing
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SUMMARY

Switch, Ltd. (“Switch”) seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a),

91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an

unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA). This exemption will permit Switch to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the

commercial purpose of conducting aerial video surveillance and videography of its data center campuses 

and the immediately surrounding areas to give its campuses an additional layer of physical security both 

during construction and normal operations.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Switch designs, builds, and operates ultra-secure, ultra-resilient in which its clients store their mission 

critical data and computing systems. Switch’s SUPERNAP facilities are the first and only carrier neutral 

colocation data centers to be certified Tier IV Gold in Operations by the Uptime Institute, and are also 

certified Tier IV Gold in the Design and Facility categories. As part of its commitment to essentially 

eliminating risk for its clients, Switch’s facilities have 24/7 on-site fire safety and security staff, all of whom 

are employed by Switch. The objective of Switch’s proposed aerial surveillance and video operations is to 

augment Switch’s security presence by enhancing its ability to monitor its datacenters and perimeter

areas. 

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Inspire 1 UAS

Switch seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Inspire

1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS)

utilizes electronic tablet or smart phone systems (the Proposed UA is referred to herein as the “Proposed 

UA,” and together with the other system components, the “Proposed UAS”). The Proposed UA has a

maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of

11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The proposed UA is equipped with four

main rotors, which are driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The Proposed UA will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as

14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and

Registration Marking.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FMRA, Section 

333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Switch hereby petitions the Administrator to

commercially operate the Proposed UA in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from

the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

(1) In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the

unmanned aircraft and its operation, Switch’s proposed operation of the Proposed UA meets the

conditions of FMRA Section 333 and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with
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14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, Switch requests relief from Sections 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements

for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

Switch submits that the requested relief is proper because Switch will ensure an equivalent level of 

safety. Switch will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations,

or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in

the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and applicable Instruction Manual(s)), 

and will document and maintain all maintenance records for the Proposed UA.

(2) Switch also requests relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private

pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in

Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical

certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight- hour and currency

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the Proposed UA in a manner consistent with

this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

(3) Switch further seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the

Proposed UA does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, 

Subpart H. As such, Switch submits that it will ensure that the Proposed UA is in an airworthy

condition prior to every flight by confirming that the Proposed UA is in compliance with the

operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and applicable Instruction Manual(s)), and

that the aircraft are in a safe condition for flight.

(4) Switch also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter 

Settings, as the Proposed UA will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However,

altitude information of the Proposed UA will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System

(GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to

the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Switch’s

operation of the Proposed UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a 

level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

(5) Finally, Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel

requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Switch submits that safety will not be affected by 

operation of the Proposed UA during daylight hours under VFR in VMC conditions with enough 

battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of

intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly for at least an additional 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Switch provides the following information in support of its petition for

exemption:
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A. Name and Address of the Petitioner.

The name and address of the petitioner and point of contact is:

Switch, Ltd.

Adam Kramer, VP Strategy

7135 South Decatur Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89118

Phone: (702) 267-6695

Email: adam@supernap.com

With a copy to:

Switch, Ltd.

Attn: Legal Department

7135 South Decatur Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89118

Phone: (702) 444-4000

Email: switchlegal@supernap.com

B. The Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R. from Which Switch Seeks Exemption.

1. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of sections 61.113(a) & (b).

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b)

prescribe the following, in relevant part:

(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in

command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for

compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire,

act as PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in 

connection with any business or employment if—

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for

compensation or hire.

2. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of section 91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of section 91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:
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(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising 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 the route

and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft;

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph 

(a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of

an appropriate available station; or

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation

of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting

available before departure.

4. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless

(considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to 

fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising 

speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

5. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements ofsection 91.405(a).

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or

operator of an 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 prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of section 91.407(a)(1).

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration,

subsection (a)(1), states the following:

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance,

preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless—

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under 

§ 43.7 of this chapter[.]

7. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of sections 91.409(a)(1) & (2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following:
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(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an 

aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had –

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has

been approved for return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of

this chapter; or 

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in

accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. Switch seeks an exemption from the requirements of sections 91.417(a) & (b).

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

(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

specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, 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. The records must include—

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the

Administrator) of the work performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and

(iii) The signature and certificate number of the person approving the

aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the 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 overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft

which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time

since the last inspection required by the inspection program

under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.
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(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and 

safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance,

the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or 

safety directive involves recurring action the time and date when

the next action is required.

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this 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) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be

retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or

for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be

retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is

sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under

§ 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are

repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

C. The Extent of Relief Switch Seeks and the Reason Switch Seeks that Relief.

1. Switch seeks relief from sections 61.113(a) & (b) relating to pilot qualification to 

the extent necessary to conduct the proposed UAS operations.

Switch seeks relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in

command, to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate and a 

current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight-hour and currency

requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This relief is 

requested because the limitations set forth in section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for

compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The

flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or

property for compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully throughout this Petition, Switch will maintain an equivalent level of safety because

no PIC will be allowed to operate the Proposed UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and 

currency requirements and demonstrated that the PIC is able to safely operate the Proposed UAS in a

manner consistent with the operational specifications described in this application for exemption,

including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people,

vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Switch submits that all operations of the Proposed UAS

conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Switch business; and 

(2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
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2. Switch Seeks Relief from Section 91.7(a) to allow Switch to determine the UAS’s 

airworthiness based on compliance with the UAS operating documents.

Switch seeks relief from Section 91.7(a) to allow it to determine that the Proposed UAS is in airworthy

condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents

(i.e., the Switch UAS Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).

Switch also seeks the requested relief because the Proposed UA does not require an airworthiness

certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Under the requested exemption, Switch will be able to ensure that the Proposed UA is in airworthy

condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents prior to every flight, and further,

determine that the aircraft is in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

3. Switch seeks relief from section 91.121 to allow flight operations utilizing a barometric pressure 

sensor, GPS, and radio communications telemetry data for altitude information.

Switch seeks relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, to the extent required to allow flight

operations of the Proposed UAS, which utilizes a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio

communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground 

control station. Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be

reported to air traffic control in feet above ground level, Switch seeks the requested relief because the 

Proposed UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric

pressure or field altitude, before each flight.

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the

extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set 

forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the Proposed UA is equipped with a 

barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure

setting will be established prior to each flight and provides the PIC with altitude information on the headsup display of the GCS.

4. Switch seeks relief from Section 91.151(b) to accommodate flight time limitations 

associated with the UAS battery power systems.

Switch seeks relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is

requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered Proposed UA during daylight

hours in visual meteorological conditions, under VFR, for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point

of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Switch

seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration 

of the battery powered Proposed UA will severely constrain the practicality of Switch’s proposed use in 

monitoring its facilities pursuant to this Petition.

The technical specifications of the Proposed UAS, the DJI Inspire 1 operating documents, and Switch’s

proposed operating limitations, demonstrate that Switch can safely operate the battery powered Proposed 

UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under VFR, and with enough battery

power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming 

normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.
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5. Switch seeks relief from sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And

91.417(a) & (b) because the proposed UAS does not require an airworthiness 

certificate

Switch seeks relief from sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) because 

those sections only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate and the Proposed UA meet the 

conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Notwithstanding this 

request for exemption, Switch will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or 

preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS

operating documents (i.e., the Switch Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire

1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Switch will document and maintain all maintenance records for the

Proposed UAS.

D. The Reasons Why Granting Switch’s Request is in the Public Interest.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Switch to safely, efficiently, and

economically perform aerial surveillance and videography of its data center campuses, thereby further 

enhancing the security of those data centers and the customer and end-user data housed within them. 

Notably, because Switch’s proposed flight operations focus on monitoring of Switch’s own property and 

the boundaries of that property, the proposed operations do not implicate any privacy issues.

1. The public will benefit from decreased congestion of the NAS.

The Proposed UA are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the

manned aircraft traditionally utilized to aerial surveillance and obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the 

amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of the

Proposed UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, minimize noise and air pollution,

and increase the safety of life and property both in the air and on the ground. Additionally, by reducing the

number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, the exemption will reduce congestion on and around 

airports associated with arriving and departing aircraft. The Proposed UA does not require an airport to 

takeoff or land. Likewise, reducing the number of manned aircraft conducting aerial surveillance and 

videography operations will ease the strain on air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure,

arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The public will benefit from the safety and efficiency of the Proposed UAS.

Conducting aerial surveillance and videography with the Proposed UAS instead of manned aircraft will also

benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution in comparison to those

generated during traditional aerial surveillance and videography flight operations. The Proposed UAS uses

batteries to power its electric motors and as a result does not produce any air pollution. It is the most

viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine

aircraft that are typically utilized for such flight operations, which burn approximately 20-30 gallons per

hour of leaded aviation fuel. While reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, the battery powered

electric motors Proposed UA also virtually eliminate noise pollution.

Using the Proposed UAS to perform flight operations, will also substantially reduce or completely eliminate

the risk to life and property in the air and on the ground associated with traditional manned aircraft flight

operations. Aside from absence of flight crew members onboard the aircraft, the Proposed UA (weighing

approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, at maximum gross weights with length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7

inches, and with no fuel on board), presents far less potential for collateral damage to life and property on
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the ground, and in the air, compared to the type of manned aircraft that typically conduct similar

operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 

34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing aerial surveillance and videography operations with the Proposed UAS will 

benefit the economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the Proposed UAS is an economical alternative to using manned 

aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the Proposed UAS will allow United 

States based companies, like Switch, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S., state, and 

local economies. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency

(“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must

adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. The battery powered Proposed UA

is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned

aircraft, but provides that flexibility without the high operating costs of a traditional manned aircraft.

Technology like the Proposed UAS, allows companies like Switch to further leverage their competitive 

advantages and remain profitable leading to greater job stability for employees and contractors, and

ultimately to the growth of the U.S. and local economies. Improved financial performance of U.S.

companies, through commercial use of technology like the Proposed UAS also contributes to a stable

workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows

companies like Switch to invest in research and development in order to protect and expand on their 

competitive advantages both in the United States and abroad.

4. The proposed operations do not present any privacy issues.

Switch’s operation of the Proposed UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the Proposed 

UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Switch Aerial Operations

Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner

involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation

Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. Moreover, Switch’s 

proposed operations will take primarily on Switch’s own property and the immediately surrounding areas.

E. The Reasons Why Granting the Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, or How the

Exemption Would Provide a Level of Safety at Least Equal to that Provided by the Rule from

w hich Switch Seeks Exemption.

1. The Proposed UAS meets the conditions of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of

2012 (FMRA) Section 333.

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned

aircraft and its operation, Switch’s operation of the Proposed UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 

333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth 

requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or

otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and 

not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
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Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned

aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system

before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332

of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination 

under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum—

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their

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

populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not

create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public

or pose a threat to national security; and

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United

States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft

systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--If the Secretary determines under this

section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the

national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the

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

In seeking this exemption, Switch submits that the Proposed UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant

to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the Proposed UAS; (b) the pilot

certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations identified in this Petition and by the FAA 

in granting the Petition.

a. The specifications of the Proposed UAS demonstrate its safe characteristics.

The Proposed UAS does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat

to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical specifications of the Proposed UAS.

The technical specifications of the Proposed UAS are set forth by the DJI Inspire 1 Technical Specifications,

attached hereto as Appendix A.

ii. The Proposed UAS’s autonomous flight and navigation modes enable the UAS

to remain within a defined operational area.

The Proposed UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete

description of the flight and navigational modes of the Proposed UAS is provided at pages 45-50 of the DJI

Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Appendix B.

iii. The Proposed UA is designed for automatic return to the home point in the 

event of a loss of the control link or navigation. 
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When the Control Link is lost, the Proposed UA will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, 

after 3 seconds, the Proposed UA does not reacquire control link data from the GCS, it will assume that the 

Control Link is lost and return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, descend to the takeoff

position, and shut down. A complete description of the DJI Inspire 1‘s Failsafe Functions are set forth at 

pages 13 through 15 in the attached DJI Inspire 1 User Manual.

iv. The Proposed UAS’s GCS and its operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the Proposed UAS’s GCS and flight control

software is provided at pages 40 through 47 of the attached DJI Inspire 1 User Manual.

b. Flight operations with the Proposed UAS will be limited to those within line of 

sight of a certificated pilot in command with a safety observer. 

Switch will only utilize certificated operators to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the Proposed UAS, and 

will utilize a safety observer to assist pilots during all flight operations.

c. Flights of the Proposed UA will be conducted pursuant to specific operating

limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Switch proposes to commercially operate the Proposed UAS for the special 

purpose of conducting aerial surveillance and videography over certain areas of United States, primarily 

its own property, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following

aircraft described in the operating documents, which is a rotorcraft UAS weighing less

than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to

amend this grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the

purpose of aerial surveillance and videography of Switch’s private property and, to the 

extent Switch has permission of the property owner to conduct such operations, of 

other private property.

3. The UA may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level

(AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a 

special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be

in feet AGL.

5. 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

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate.

6. The use of first person view by the PIC or safety observer is not permitted.
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7. All operations must utilize a safety observer. The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS

requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC

must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is 

not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight

and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must

ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and 

avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not 

permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS

operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy

exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption 

and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and

limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be

followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its

operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It

is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and

revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also 

present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to

the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would 

affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must

petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office

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

operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for

safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the

UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has

been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground 

Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and 

alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component,

must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight

must make an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable

components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the

operating documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance,

overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance,

inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must
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be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work

accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to

service.

15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety

Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective

action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current thirdclass airman medical certificate. The PIC must also meet 

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate the UAS unless the PIC meets the

operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the 

UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption,

including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances

from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be

logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of

training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption.

However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training 

sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not

essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must

operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with

14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions. If flight at night

is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area

of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules are not authorized.

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as

denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement

with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in

accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of

agreement with the airport management must be made available to the 

Administrator upon request.

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in

accordance with the operating documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in 

accordance with the operating documents.
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24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast

weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the

intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization issued Certificate of Waiver or

Authorization prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This

COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more

than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All

operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the COA

including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial

number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be

as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and 

control of the UA must comply with the requirements of the Federal Communications

Commission and other applicable government agencies.

28. The documents required under 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC 

at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These

documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement

official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation

operations and activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating

persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons),

vessels, vehicles, and structures except in the following circumstances:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating

persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator

must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a 

situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are

within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the

owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to

those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not

present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).
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32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission 

from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each

flight to be conducted.

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be

reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents

must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

2. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of section 61.113(a) & (b) would not

adversely affect safety.

Switch submits that the equivalent level of safety established by sections 61.113(a) & (b) will be

maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the Proposed UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated,

by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the

Proposed UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers

and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Considering Switch’s proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forth above, the 

parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot

requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the

Proposed UAS, Switch submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially

certificated pilot does not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Switch’s specific proposed flight

operations.

The FAA has previously granted relief from sections 61.113(a) & (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances

similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064,

11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159,

11160, 11161, 11812).

Switch will not allow any PIC to operate the Proposed UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting

minimum flight-hour requirements or the Proposed UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC

is able to safely operate the Proposed UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive

and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures. More specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14

C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours

as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the

exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must have accomplished 3 takeoffs and landings

in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience obtained in compliance

with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during Switch’s proposed operations.

The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience obtained in compliance with

applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the

purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated
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and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS 

rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS.

Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and

logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS

to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these

minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and 

model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time and the 10 hours may 

be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour 

requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days

(for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements in

Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills

necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that

prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable

regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building 

flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required

flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required

to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

In sum, Switch’s proposed UAS flight operations will ensure a level of safety equivalent to sections 

61.113(a) & (b) by not allowing any PIC to operate the Proposed UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by 

meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the

Proposed UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers

and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of section 91.7(a) will not adversely

affect safety.

Switch’s proposed flight operations will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Section

91.7(a) because prior to every flight Switch will ensure that the Proposed UAS is in an airworthy condition

based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and 

limitations herein. 

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all

material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160,

11161, 11812).

4. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of section 91.121 would not 

adversely affect safety.

Switch’s proposed flight operations will maintain a level of safety equivalent to that established by Section

91.121 because the altitude information from the Proposed UA will be provided to the PIC via GPS

equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for

active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Switch’s

operation of the Proposed UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of 

safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed
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onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the

UAS at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all

material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161, 

11812).

5. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of section 91.151(b) would not 

adversely affect safety.

An equivalent level of safety to that established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151 (b) would exist under a grant

of this exemption due to (1) the technical specifications of the Proposed UAS; (2) the limitations on the

proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Switch will 

ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered Proposed UA during daylight hours in VFR

conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of

intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

As in Exemption Nos. 11109 and 11812, the technical specifications of the Proposed UAS; the limitations

on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent 

level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Safety will also be ensured as the Proposed UAS

provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UA experiences low battery voltage,

the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately

10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the Proposed UAS will descend and land 

automatically.

Previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 demonstrate that safety is not

adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the Proposed UAS are

considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed

in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously

granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to

those presented in this Petition (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064,

11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159,

11160, 11161, 11812).

6. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) would not adversely affect safety.

Switch submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and 

alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and

91.417(a) & (b) will also be met because Switch will use trained technicians to perform maintenance,

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices

prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Monthly Maintenance Log and the DJI Inspire 1

Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Switch will document and maintain all maintenance records for the 

Proposed UAS. A copy of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals is attached hereto as Appendix B; a copy of the

Proposed UAS Maintenance Manual and Maintenance Log is attached hereto as Appendix C and E,

respectively.
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Switch will also ensure that it maintains a level of safety equivalent to that established by Sections 91.407,

91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the Proposed UAS will be performed by trained

technicians. Such maintenance will be documented using the monthly maintenance log.

The FAA has previously granted exemptions concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) &

(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), which shows that safety is not adversely affected when the technical

characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. In consideration of Switch’s proposed

operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the Proposed UAS, Switch

submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). Consequently, the FAA has previously granted 

relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g.

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138,

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161, 11812).

7. The FAA may prescribe any other conditions to ensure safe operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FMRA and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Switch

requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the Proposed UAS, which 

contain such safety standards as the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent

to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121,

91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will

permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over

certain areas of the United States in association with Switch’s business. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the

requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or

otherwise pose a threat to national security, as well as the authority for such UAS to operate without

airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe 

operation of the UAS in the NAS. Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 

14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the Proposed UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part

21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of

the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain

adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller

because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller,

he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special

conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety

standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to

establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special 

conditions for Switch’s intended operation of the Proposed UAS, which contain such safety standards

that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14

C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX – A: DJI Inspire 1 Technical Specifications

APPENDIX – B: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual

APPENDIX – C: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual

APPENDIX – D: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s Safety Guidelines
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APPENDIX – A: DJI Inspire 1 Technical Specifications
APPENDIX – A: DJI Inspire 1 Technical Specifications

Envision will only utilizes safe and reliable UAS. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI 

UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow 

flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a 

predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, 

DJI software provides real-time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor 

(smart phone/tablet devices)

DJI Inspire 1 – Aircraft

Model T600

Weight (Battery Included) 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 3000/s; Yaw: 1500/s

Max Tilt Angle 350

Max Ascent Speed 5m/s

Max Descent Speed 4m/s

Max Speed 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind - NOT RECOMMENDED)

Max Flight Altitude 4500m

Max Wind Resistance 10m/s

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510

Propeller Model DJI 1345

Operating Temperature Range 140F to 1040F (-100C to 400C)

Dimensions 17 1⁄4” x 17 3⁄4” x 12”

DJI Inspire 1 – Gimbal

Model ZENMUSE X3

Output Power (with camera) Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

Operating Current Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA

Angular Vibration Range ±0.030

Mounting Detachable

Controllable Range Pitch: -900 to +300; Pan: ±3200

Mechanical Range Pitch: -1250 to 450; Pan: ±3300

Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 1200/s; Pan: 1800/s

DJI Inspire 1 – Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76M

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Image Max Size 4000x3000

ISO Range 100-3200

Field of View 940

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

HD Video Recording UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60
Operating Temperature Range 320F - 1040F (00C - 400C)

DJI Inspire 1 – Transmitter

Name C1

Operating Frequency 5.728-5.850GHz; 2.400-2.483GHz

Communicating Distance (unobstructed) 2000m

Output Power 9W

Operating Temperature Range 140F to 1040F (-100C to 400C)

Battery 600mAh LiPo 2S
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APPENDIX – B: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual
INSPIRE 1 

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Before Flight 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 

1. Disclaimer 

2. ln the Box 

3. lnspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5. Inspire 1 User Manual 

6.lntelligent 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.com/product/inspire-1/video 

Download the OJ I Pilot app 

Download and install the OJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit 

"http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the OJI 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 

OJI Intelligent 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 

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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 62 

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Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the 

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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 ND 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 gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. 

OJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh OJI 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 avai lable. 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Unlocking Travel 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 into the 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. 

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& • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" (P2i) 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 or tile) 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 

i. 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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G1mbal Lock 

Mounting Place 

Gimbat Connector 

Locked 

& Ensure the Micro-SD 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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& 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 a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. 

Without 

white dot 

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (8), then press down the propeller onto 

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

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Preparing Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to 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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[ 1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

[2] 

[3] (3] Motor 

[4] 

[5] [4] Front LED (P12) 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

[9] 

(7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

(10] (8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

(11 ] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35) 

(12] 

(13] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P1 6) 

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

[1 ] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

(2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

(3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

Home (RTH). 

[5] Transformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

the landing gear. 

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(6] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

(8) Power Button 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[1 OJ Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings . 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the OJI 

Pi lot app. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the 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 of the gimbal. 

(1 6] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

[17] Micro-USS Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

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Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

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OJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

[20] Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

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Customizable button in OJI 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 OJI Pi lot app. 
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This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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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 mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which wi ll 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 avai lable but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATII: 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 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 IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

:\): 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 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these 

LEDs are shown in the figure below: 

---Aircraft Status Indicator 

Front LED Rear LED 

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 Ind icator Description 

Normal 

R G Y ...... Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Power on and self-check 

G Y ...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up 

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 Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without 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 Home Point. There are three cases 

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

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Description 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ( , 111 ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting, the Home Point will be updated to your 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 OJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home 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 OJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

when these warnings are shown. OJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home 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 from 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 OJI Pilot app, and is described below 

Critical Low battery level 

warning( Red) 

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Battery Level Remark Warning 

Low battery 

The battery 

level warning power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

Critical Low The aircraft 

battery level must land 

warning immediately. 

Estimated 

Estimated 

remaining remaining flight 

based on current flight time battery level. 

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level( Green) 

Low battery 

level warning 

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Remaining fhght time 

Power requires 

to return home 

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Battery level indicator 

Aircraft Status OJI Pilot app Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Home point and land 

Aircraft status 

automatically, or "Cancel" to 

indicator blinks resume normal flight. If no 

action is taken, the aircraft RED slowly. will automatically go home 

and land after 1 O seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

an alarm. 

Aircraft status 

The OJI Pilot app screen will 

flash red and aircraft starts to indicator blinks descend. Remote controller RED quickly. will sound an alarm. 

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:\): • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may 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 time 

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) 

Blinking Green 

4 Signal l.c6t Lasts 3secs. 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

2 Confirm Home Point 

Blinking Green 

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reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the OJ I 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 Home Point that is 

different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below: 

ffi 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. Set the 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 OJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

2. Tap"' "and select ", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap"' "and select" ". 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 

OJI 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 OJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1 ]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

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. 

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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 lift off, and the Inspire 1 will 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 Sm/sat 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces. 

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (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. 

:(): • 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 OJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only OJI 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, 

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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

Propellers Grey cap(1345) 

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Legends ei'l Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

'b'l 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 motor without 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 sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before flight. 

Lt, • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Handling the propellers with care. 

• Manually tighten each of the 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 unlock the propellers. 

Lt, • Check that 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 NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

OJI 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. 

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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ffi Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs 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 wil l 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%.lt 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 stops when 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: OJI 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 inactivity to save power. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the 

aircraft's to the main controller. 

& Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full 

responsibil ity for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

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 turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 

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Low Temperature Notice: 

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). 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 5°C 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 order to 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 

o movement when this warning is triggered . 

~ 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds 5°C before using it in the low temperature environment. 

5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a 

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Fl ight Battery's core temperature above 20°C 

when in use. 

Lt, In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

warm up for 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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discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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:LED is on. 

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Battery Level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

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~ ~ ~ ~ 62.5%-75% 

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~ ~ ~: ~ 50%-62.5% .,. 

~ ~ ~ ~ 37.5%-50% 

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~ ~ ~ ~ 12.5%-25% 

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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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< < < < 70%-80% 

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< < < < 50%-60% 

< -~:- < < 40%-50% ,,, 

< < < < 30%-40% ,., 

~:- '•' < < < 20%-30% 

< < < < below20% 

& When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

For more information about the battery, launch OJI Pilot app and check the information under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to 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 Indicator will display the 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: 

A 14-1 OOP1 A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always turn 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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Charging Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item 

< -~:- < < LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected ' • ' , . , 

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'•' < < LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected 

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< < ~:- < LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected '•' 

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< < -:<:- < LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

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< < < ~-- LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

'•' (<0oC) 

< < < ~-- LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

'•' (>40°C) 

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 charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. 

& OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

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To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 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 

be turned on. Launch the OJI 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. 
Remote Controllers 

This chapter describes the features 

of the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and remote controller operations 

and dual remote controller mode. 

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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 LEDs 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 set to 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 Off The 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 LEDs 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 LEDs 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 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it. 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Power Outlet 

Charger 

Power 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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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

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 or videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4] Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default. 

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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 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

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backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight. 

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 stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 
Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

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P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire ; 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 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 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 IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the OJI Pilot app, 

enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode" . 

Transformation Switch I RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch/ 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 of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below: 

Lower Raise 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing. 

Lt, Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

lowered before landing. 

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 Holder to 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 of the 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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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

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, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the 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 ~~ 11 111 to enter the 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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5. Enter the connection password for the "Slave" remote controller. 

"Slave" Remote Controller: 

1. Tap "Search for Master Controller" to search the "Master" remote controller. 

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Master and Slave 

Set RC Status OFF Master 

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Request Control 

Search for Master Controller 

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& 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 

controller to "Master" in OJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in the "Request Control" section. 

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3. Select the "Master" remote controller from the "Master RC List" and input the connection password to 

connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. 

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Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status. 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft . 

Aircraft Return to Home in progress . 

& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

Linking the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch OJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below. 

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RC Control Setting / 

Remote Control Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep' 

sound is emitted. 

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5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the 

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

succeed. 

& • 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 

controller to "Master" in OJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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

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Camera Profile 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the OJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

OJ I Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

ND Filter 

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect. 

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized 

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the "Master-and-Slave" mode and 

set the remote controller to "Slave" state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera. 

,&. 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 of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list. 

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Remote Control Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode . 

Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 [ Reset gimbal yaw ~~~~~ ~~~~ 

You can customize the C 1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller. 

Press Cl or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

Using OJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use OJI Pi lot app to control the gimbal orientation: 

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the OJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

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Pan 

The angle between Gimbal 's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user 

Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

& • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

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• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover when it dries out. 
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This chapter describes the four main 

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The OJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1 's camera. You can also configure 

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[1] Flight Mode 

8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set 

the gain values on this screen. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

, 11111: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

CL : This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode. 

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home Lock or Point of Interest Lock. 

[4] System Status 

sa1e10F1y(GPSJ : This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

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[6] Remote Controller Signal 

~~ t11ll : This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

(H[l~ i11ll: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

ff l 000/0 : This icon shows the current Intelligent Flight Battery level. 

Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds and view the battery 

warning history in this page. 

[9] General Settings 

@ : Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the camera, enable 

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle flight route display on this page. 

(1 O] Camera Operation Bar 

Exposure Lock 

AE iliil : Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. 

Function 

Fn : Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digital filters. 

Shutter 

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0 : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same function. 

Playback 

~:Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. 

Camera Settings and Shooting Mode 

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auto. 

[11] Map 

Display the flight path of the current mission. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

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~ : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

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Icon is highlighted when Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

(14] Home Point Settings 

~ : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off 

location, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home {RTH) 

cf;; : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

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[16) Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to 'Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. 

[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

. tJ.! : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[1 8] Back 

~ : Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Map 

User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also perform Auto takeoff and Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data 

required , Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, if Wi-Fi is 

unavailable, mobile data service is required. 

Academy 

Download user manual, view online videos. Also you can use the flight simulator to practice your flight 

skills. 

User Center 

You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your OJI 

account status in the User Center. Use the OJI registered account to login to the User Center. 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 1 Om/s , 

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in "P" mode. 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the 

OJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 wi ll fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

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Flight distance must be within 

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Warning: Distance 

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Warning: Height limit 

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• If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatical ly. 

Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. Al l restricted areas are listed on the OJI official website at 

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. 

Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas 

includes smaller airports . 

Category A Safety Zone 

( 1) The category A "safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a range of "restrictedaltitude zones". Flight is prevented in the "no-fly zone" but can continue with height restrictions in the 

restricted-altitude zone. 

(2) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

(3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum 

altitude going from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120 m) at 5 miles (8 km). 

(4) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the 

safety zone, a warning message wi ll appear on the OJI Pilot App. 

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(1) Category B "safety zone" is comprised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning zone''. 

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone''. 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1 Km) of this 

zone, a warning wi ll appear on the OJ I Pilot App. 

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6mil ~0.6mile 

No-fly zone Warning zone Free zone 

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GPS Signal Strong G · · · · · · Blinking Green 

Aircraft 

Zone Restriction OJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

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

zone. Take off prohibited . 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a restricted R ...... 

zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

RestrictedIf the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

altitude flight 

restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) 

zone 

to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone 

No restrictions. None. None. 

ffi Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

& • When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking. 

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• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

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Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. OJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 ·DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

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

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you 

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap "MODE" in the app and select "Compass 

Calibration" to calibrate the compass. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

solid green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

:\): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch OJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Take-off 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap" t ", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping ".;. ", to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion. 

OR 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down G), then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. 

ffi Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

Flight Test 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. 

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& • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the OJI Pilot app. 

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera's exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

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

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

b 6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. 

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master' 

or 'Slave' through the OJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

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

simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? 

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11 . Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 

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

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (1 7.3x11 .8x17.7in). 

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck. 

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Specifications 

Aircraft 

Model 

Weight (Battery Included) 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Flight Time 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovering 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

Gimbal 

Model 

Output Power (With Camera) 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

T600 

2935 g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 300°/s 

Yaw: 150°/s 

35° 

5 m/s 

4 m/s 

22 m/s (A TTI mode, no wind) 

4500 m 

10 m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

OJI 3510 

OJI 1345 

Enabled by default 

-10° to 40° C 

559 to 581 mm 

438x451x301 mm 

ZENMUSE X3 

Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA 

±0.03° 

Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

Pitch: 120°/s 

Pan: 180°/s 

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Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SD Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

Remote Controller 

Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

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X3 

FC350 

12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

94° 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo ) 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, ONG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H .264) 

Micro SD 

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

0° to 40° C 

C1 

922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5.725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

USB, Mini-HOM! 

Built-in battery 

OJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 
Mobile Device Holder 

Output Power 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

Charger 

Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Battery (Standard) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Battery (Optional) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Table! or Smart Phone 

9W 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

0-40° c 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

A 14-100P1A 

26.3 v 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 mAh 

22.2 v 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9 Wh 

570 g 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

0° to 40° C 

180W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8 v 

LiPo 6S 

129.96 Wh 

670 g 

-10 to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

OJI Pi lot App 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

Supported Mobile Devices 

180W 

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

5-500 cm 

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

0-250 cm 

iOS version 7 .1 or later; Android version 4.1 .2 or later 

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone SS, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung 

SS, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you 

use a tablet for the best experience 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

-6' IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the OJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

ij; and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: ::J 

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Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POI)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL. 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircraft can circle around 

the POI, and the nose always points to the POI. 

:CJ: *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

Modes IOC 

Course Lock 

Home Lock 

POI 

Using IOC 

GPS enabled 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

GPS 

None 

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None 

Aircraft 1 «10m ) Home Point 

Aircraft c 5m-5oom ) Point of Interest 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the OJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to "F" mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 

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How to Update Firmware 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on 

the SD card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ 

inspire-1 ). 

2. Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. 

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SD card into the 

SD card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin 

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short 

pulse of "D-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "D---DD" 

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is successful if the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text "result: failed" is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into 

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the 

remote controller during the update. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is 

in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the 

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

failed. Try upgrade again. 

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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft. 

Lt, • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware 

update when the aircraft is landed. 

• Be sure to update the remote controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft's 

firmware. 

• The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote 

controller and aircraft. 

• Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the 

LED to blink during the update process. 

• Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card. 

• Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft 

and remote controller firmware updates. 

• Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating multiple 

remote controllers. 

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FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio(TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference.including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi , meme si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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APPENDIX – D: DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s Safety Guidelines
INSPIRE 1

安全使用指南

Safety Guidelines

V1.0 2014.12
Reading Inspire 1 Manuals

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you make full use of your DJI Inspire 1:

1. In The Box

2. Disclaimer and Warning

3. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

4. INSPIRE 1 Safety Guidelines

5. INSPIRE 1 Quick Start Guide

6. INSPIRE 1 User Manual

Check all of the included parts listed in the In The Box document. Read the Disclaimer and Warning, 

Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, and INSPIRE 1 Safety Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for 

your first flight by using the INSPIRE 1 Quick Start Guide and watching all of the tutorial videos. If you have 

questions, refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual for more comprehensive information. Experienced users, 

particularly those who have previously used DJI products, may choose to skip to the Inspire 1 Quick Start 

Guide to begin preparing for flight.

Individual Parts 

Remote Controller

1. Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver, or add a new remote controller. 

Refer to the user manual for more information about how to link the aircraft. 

2. If the remote controller is powered on and has not been used for 5 minutes, it will sound an alert. After 10 

minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert.

3. A Slave remote controller cannot be linked with the aircraft and cannot control the aircraft’s flight. You may 

change it to a Master remote controller via the DJI Pilot app, and then link it to the aircraft to control flight.

4. Ensure the Mobile Device Holder is firmly in place and does not slip.

5. For the GPS in the remote controller to function properly, and the Dynamic Home Point to be accurate, 

ensure the DJI logo is facing the sky and keep the remote controller away from any metal objects.

6. Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly 

decrease performance.

7. When on the go, you may charge the remote controller from the aircraft’s Intelligent Flight Battery.

Camera

1. Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the Intelligent Flight Battery is powered off.

2. Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will not be saved 

and any recorded videos may be damaged.

3. Test the camera by shooting a few test images to check that it is operating correctly before shooting important 

pictures. 

4. Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, regulations 

and moral standards.

5. Check camera settings before use to make sure you can adjust them to fit your needs.

Gimbal

1. The gimbal and gimbal connector are very delicate. Handle with care and do not touch the gimbal 

connector, as any damage will cause it to function abnormally.

2. A gimbal motor error may occur if: (1) The aircraft is placed on uneven ground or other objects obstruct 

the gimbal’s full range of motion, or (2) The gimbal has undergone an excessive impact, e.g. a collision. 

Please only takeoff from flat, open areas and protect the gimbal after powering up.

3. Hold the gimbal firmly when detaching or reattaching it, so it does not drop.

4. Do not add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally, or even 

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lead to motor damage.

5. Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged by a collision or impact, which will cause the gimbal 

to function abnormally.

Compass

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to a poor flight 

performance or even failure.

2. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference. This includes areas 

where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements underground, or under bridges.

3. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones.

4. The compass should always be recalibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces.

5. If the rear LED shows a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate.

6. After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you put the aircraft on the 

ground. This is because of magnetic interference that may be underground. Move the aircraft to another 

location and try again.

Parameter Settings

The Inspire 1 features a built-in flight control system to make operation as safe as possible. However, it is 

good practice to remove all propellers before switching it on for calibration or changing other parameter 

settings. 

Battery

Refer to the Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines and battery sticker for usage and maintenance information.

Storage and Transportation

1. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, 

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does not overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 

22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the 

temperature range of -20°C to 45°C.

2. Do not allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it 

gets wet, wipe dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause 

permanent component damage. Do not use substance containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other 

flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do not store the camera in humid or dusty areas.

3. Always keep all parts out of the reach of children, as the cables, straps or small parts may be dangerous 

if swallowed. If swallowed, go to the hospital immediately.

4. Detach the gimbal from the Inspire 1 when storing for a long period of time or transporting over long 

distances. Also replace the Gimbal Cover when storing.

Maintenance and Upkeep

1. Check every part of the aircraft if it is violently impacted. If you have any problems or questions, please 

contact a DJI authorized dealer.

2. Old, chipped, or broken propellers or motors should never be used.

3. Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. When 

the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.

4. After every 50 hours of flight time, DJI recommends you perform a thorough inspection of your Inspire 1 

and all of its parts and components to ensure the safe operation of your aircraft.

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Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s, snow, 

rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornado or hurricane. 

2. Do not use the aircraft in dust or sandstorms.

3. Fly in open areas, as tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass 

and block the GPS signal. 

4. Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, people, animals, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of 

water when in flight. 

5. Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the 

Wi-Fi on your mobile device.

6. Do not fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are not limited to: high 

voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations, mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. 

Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product, cause remote controller and 

video transmission errors may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may behave 

abnormally or fall out of control in areas with too much interference.

7. P mode is unavailable in polar zones. Users can use ATTI mode instead.

8. Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations.

Flight Warnings

Failsafe and Return to Home

1. Return to Home will not work if the GPS signal is insufficient or GPS is not active.

2. Press the RTH Button on the remote controller to bring the aircraft back to the Home Point instead of 

turning off the remote controller. 

3. Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and 

speed while returning home to avoid obstacles.

4. Make sure to always fly the aircraft within the transmission range of the remote controller.

5. When updating the Home Point, do not block the GPS signal of the remote controller and ensure the new 

Home Point is correct on the live map.

6. Do not update the Home Point near tall buildings, as the GPS may be blocked and lead to an incorrect 

location being stored.

7. Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by 

the weather, the environment, or any nearby magnetic fields.

Low Battery 

1. When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may 

push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing.

2. When battery warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid 

losing power during flight.

Vision Positioning System

1. The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do not have pattern variations. 

The effective altitude for Vision Positioning System to function correctly is less than 2.5 meters.

2. Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water.

3. Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize patterns on the ground in low light conditions (less 

than 100 lux).

4. Keep your pets away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar sensors 

emit high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 

5. Note that Visual Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying too fast or too low.

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1. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing.

2. Stay away from the aircraft when it is transforming to prevent injury.

3. DO NOT attempt to catch the aircraft, as the landing gear will lower if the Visual Positioning system 

detects an object and may cause injury. 

4. Keep the aircraft arms clean, otherwise transformation may be affected.

5. Never apply lubricants to aircraft arms.

Others

1. If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sure to continue flying safely if you receive an 

incoming call.

2. Land as soon as possible if there is an alert shown on the DJI Pilot app.

3. Upon landing, power off the aircraft first, then switch off the remote controller. 

Preflight Checklist

1. Check that all parts are in good condition. Do not fly with aging or damaged parts.

2. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery and mobile device are all fully charged. 

3. Propellers are mounted correctly and securely. 

4. Lens is clear. 

5. Micro-SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 

6. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

7. Gimbal is correctly attached to the aircraft.

8. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

9. The DJI Pilot app can connect to the camera and all firmware has been updated to the latest version. 

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INSPIRE 1 手册使用指南

DJI 为 Inspire 1 用户提供了教学视频和以下文档资料:

1.《物品清单》

2.《免责声明》

3.《智能飞行电池安全使用指引》

4.《INSPIRE 1 安全使用指南》

5.《INSPIRE 1 快速入门指南》

6.《INSPIRE 1 用户手册》

建议用户使用《物品清单》进行核对。首先阅读《免责声明》,再观看教学视频、使用《INSPIRE 1 快速入

门指南》了解使用过程,飞行前务必仔细阅读《INSPIRE 1 安全使用指南》和《智能飞行电池安全使用指引》。

获取更多产品信息请参考《INSPIRE 1 用户手册》。对于已使用过 DJI 产品的用户,请阅读《INSPIRE 1 快

速入门指南》。

产品部件使用注意

遥控器

1. 如更换遥控器,需要重新对频才能使用。具体对频步骤请参考《INSPIRE 1 用户手册》。

2. 遥控器闲置5分钟后将发出报警,闲置超过10分钟将自动关机。拨动摇杆可让遥控器恢复为正常工作状态。

3. 如果遥控器被设置为从机,则无法与飞行器对频,也不可用来控制飞行器飞行。若要实现上述操作,请

先连接 App 将遥控器改为主机模式。

4. 使用遥控器上的移动设备支架时,务必压紧避免移动设备滑落。

5. 遥控器顶端内置 GPS,请勿遮挡。为获得较准确的遥控器所在地图位置信息,特别在使用动态返航点功

能时,请尽量让印刷有“DJI”标志的位置朝向开阔天空,且尽量让移动设备支架上的金属设备远离。

6. 遥控器天线如有损坏将影响使用性能,请及时返修。

7. 在外场飞行时,如果遥控器没电,可使用遥控器户外充电线进行充电。

相  机

1. 必须开启智能飞行电池,才能拷贝相片或者视频。

2. 请正确关闭飞行器电池,否则相机的参数将不能保存,且正在录制的视频会损坏。

3. 在使用本设备拍摄重要影像时,请在实际拍摄之前进行数次测试拍摄,以确保设备处于正常的工作状态。

4. 使用相机时,请遵守关于隐私的相关法律法规与道德标准。

5. 使用相机前请先检查相机设置,防止拍摄内容时不在用户可控范围内。

云  台

1. 禁止使用任何方式碰触云台安装座内的连接器,否则可能导致连接器损坏而引起云台工作异常。请保护

好此装置。

2. 云台电机异常,可能是由于飞行器放置在凹凸不平的地面或草地上时地面物体碰到云台,或者云台受到

过大的外力作用(例如被碰撞或被掰动)。起飞前请将飞行器放置在平坦开阔的地面上,请勿在云台上

电后碰撞云台。

3. 请先用手握住云台,然后旋转云台锁扣至解锁状态。由于云台锁扣解锁后,相机云台会在重力作用下脱落,

拆除云台相机时请用手扶好,防止云台跌落而受损。

4. 请勿在相机云台上增加任何物体,否则可能会影响云台性能,甚至烧毁电机。

5. 云台含有精密部件,若受到碰撞或损伤,精密部件会损坏,可能会导致云台性能下降。请爱护相机云台

免受物理损伤。

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指南针

1. 指南针校准非常重要,校准结果直接影响飞行安全性。如更换到新的环境,请重新校准指南针。未校准

可能导致飞行器工作异常,指南针错误时无法执行返航功能。

2. 请勿在有铁磁性物质的区域校准,如大块金属、磁矿、停车场、桥洞、带有地下钢筋的建筑区域等。

3. 校准时请勿随身携带铁磁物质,如钥匙、手机等。

4. 如果在室内校准了指南针,则更换到室外飞行时切记重新校准指南针,防止两个区域的磁场差异太大而

导致飞行数据异常。

5. 如果校准后机尾 LED 指示灯红灯常亮,则表示校准失败。请重新校准指南针。

6. 校准成功后放在地面上,出现指南针异常,很有可能是因为地面上有钢筋,请换位置查看异常是否消除。

参数设置

尽管本产品已安装智能控制系统,能够在上电时处于最安全的工作状态,但我们仍然强烈建议您在校准和

设置参数时取下螺旋桨。

电  池

电池属危险品,亦属易耗品,请仔细阅读《智能飞行电池安全使用指引》和电池贴纸上的说明进行使用和

保养。

储存环境和运输条件

1. 请勿将智能飞行电池、遥控器(内部有锂电池)置于潮湿、阳光直射、接近热源或高温环境储存,尽量

储存于避光、阴凉和干燥的环境。推荐储存环境温度:相对稳定的室温(22°C 至 28° C)可存放时间大

于 3 个月,在极端环境温度(-20°C 至 45° C)可存放时间小于 3 个月。

2. 禁止使机载摄像设备接触或浸没于水或其它液体中。若其外表接触到液体或潮湿空气,请用柔软吸水的

干布擦拭。曾落入水中的设备如果带水上电,有可能造成器件的永久损坏。禁止使用含有酒精、挥发油、

稀释剂或其它可燃剂的物质清理或者保养设备。

3. 请将设备置于儿童无法触及之处,电源线、背带或误吞食细小部件都可能导致儿童窒息,如有意外需马

上就医。

4. 长途运输或者长期不使用的情况下,请将智能飞行电池、云台相机从 Inspire 1 上拆除。

维护与保养

1. 飞行器若受到猛烈冲击碰撞,请检查各个部件,如不能确认请返厂维修。

2. 电机、螺旋桨为易损耗品,如有异常或破损,请马上更换配件。

3. 请通过电量指示灯查看电池寿命,一旦电池寿命显示为 0%,请更换电池。

4. 飞行时间满 50 小时后,建议保养 Inspire 1,以确保飞行器工作在最佳状态。

飞行环境要求

1. 恶劣天气下请勿使用,如大风(风速五级及以上)、下雪、下雨、沙尘暴天气等。

2. 较大灰尘或者细砂石会导致电机卡住,请避免在这样的场所飞行。

3. 选择开阔、周围无高大建筑物的场所作为飞行场地,大量使用钢筋的建筑物会影响指南针工作,且建筑

物会遮挡 GPS 信号,导致飞行器定位效果变差甚至无法定位。

4. 飞行时,请远离障碍物、人群、树木遮挡、水面、高压线等。

5. 请远离其它有无线信号的设备,以保证通讯正常。注意关闭您的移动设备的 Wi-Fi 功能。

6. 请勿在电磁环境复杂的地方使用,比如高压线附近、大型电力设备附近、移动通讯基站附近、电视广播
塔附近等。这可能影响本产品的通信,导致遥控器传输通讯异常,或者影响飞行器航向判别与定位准确度,

或者导致 GPS 无法定位。如发生此情况,飞行器将会自由漂浮在空中而无法控制,直到飞行器脱离干扰

区域。

7. 无法在南北极圈内使用 P 模式飞行,可以使用 ATTI 模式飞行。

8. 请勿在相关法律或规定限制的禁飞区域飞行。

飞行过程使用注意

失控返航

1. GPS 信号极低 、GPS 不工作或者指南针报错时,无法实现返航(包括智能返航、智能电量返航以及失控

返航)。

2. 建议通过智能返航而不是关闭遥控器以实现返航过程。

3. 确保返航过程无高大建筑物遮挡。如有遮挡,在遥控器可工作的情况下,用户可调整飞行器的位置和返

航速度。

4. 确保飞行器落在遥控器的最佳通信范围内。

5. 如果将返航点更新到遥控器位置,请勿遮挡遥控器顶端(内置 GPS),并在地图上确认该位置正确。

6. 不建议在高大建筑物附近动态更新返航点,GPS 可能因为被遮挡而定位不准确。

7. 返航(包括智能返航、智能电量返航以及失控返航)受天气环境和周围磁场影响,建议只在紧急情况下使用。

低电量报警

1. 当出现低电量报警时,请您尽快返航降落,以避免飞行器失去动力而坠落或者导致其它危险!

2. 当出现严重低电量报警时,飞行器将自行下降,用户可自行寻找合适的迫降地点以安全地降落飞行器。

视觉定位

1. 由于视觉定位系统依赖地表图像来获取位移信息。请确保飞行场景光源充足,地面纹理丰富,高度低于2.5米。 

2. 在无 GPS 的情况下,飞行器在水面上飞行很可能无法悬停。

3. 在无 GPS 的情况下,夜间或者光线昏暗的环境(光线照度低于 100 lux 的情况下)里,视觉定位系统将

无法工作。

4. 由于视觉定位系统会发出人耳无法识别的超声波,该超声波或会引起宠物不安。使用时请远离宠物。

5. 注意当飞行器距离地面高度过小或者飞行速度太快会导致视觉定位系统失效。

变形功能

1. 飞行器降落前务必先放下起落架。

2. 使用变形功能时,小心夹手。

3. 请勿用手接住飞行器,超声波如果检测有物体会放下起落架,可能会出现螺旋桨打伤手的情况。

4. 保持变形机构上的丝杆清洁,否则会影响变形功能使用。

5. 请勿自行涂抹润滑油到丝杆上。

其它

1. 使用手机作为显示设备,飞行过程请勿接听、拨打电话,以及进行与显示无关的操作,时刻注意飞行安全。

2. 如果 DJI Pilot app 出现报错,请尽快降落。

3. 着陆后先关闭飞行器电源,再关闭遥控器。

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飞行前检查

1. 请务必检查各零件是否完好,如有部件老化或者损坏,请不要飞行。

2. 遥控器,智能飞行电池以及移动设备是否电量充足。

3. 螺旋桨是否正确安装并拧紧。

4. 镜头是否有污损。

5. 若需拍照和录影确保已插入 Micro-SD 卡。

6. 上电后相机和云台是否正常工作。

7. 开机后电机是否能正常启动。

8. 确认云台已经锁紧。

9. DJI Pilot app 是否能正常运行,显示的所有固件版本为最新。