## James C SENGUL 1 Randolph Terrace FairLawn, NJ 07410 

## Nov 6, 2015
U.S. Department ofTransportation DocketManagement System 1200NewJersey Ave., Washington, DC 20590 "-·



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## RE: ExemptionRequest Section 333 ofthe FAAReform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal AviationRegulations from 14 C.P.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(1)(2); 91.417(a)(b); 91.119(c) 

## ATTACHMENTS: Dji F550 Flame Wheel userManual V.1.9, DJI F450 UserManual 

## Dear SirorMadam:
Pursuantto the Section 333 ofthe FAAModernization andReform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act"), AMAmember and Professional PhotographerJames C SENGUL (the "applicant"), operator ofanDJI F550 and DJI F450 Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("UAS") seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allowfor 

## 1. Aerialphotography and/or video for public and/orprivate use including real estate, architecture,land surveying, engineering and otherrelated professional activities. 2. Aerial video and/orphotography for public and/orprivate use includingtelevision, public events,cinematography and news gathering. 3. Aerial inspection/photography ofresidential/commercial structures under contractwiththe owners or local government authority. 4. Aerial video/photography orproviding live video feed to assistwith search andrescue operations incases ofan emergency ornatural disaster only whenthe local authorities or government has requested itby contract ordonation
In orderto operate small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for .the purposes ofaerial

## photography, cinematography, videography, mapping, crop surveying, inspections and other flight operationsthat could be performed safely and more cost effectively withthe use ofsmall UAS at lowaltitude within the U.S. national airspace system as compared to a manned aircraft. Operations will be performed only at the request ofand. with tht( authorization andpermission ofclients ortheir authorized agents inorderto facilitate commerce and raise awareness ofthebeneficial uses ofsmall unmanned air systems. So long as such operations are conducted within andunder the conditions outlined herein or as may be establishedby the FAA as required by Section 333. PUBLIC INTEREST My ultra lightweight UAS is battery powered and creates no emissions that canharmthe environment. The consequence ofourultralightweightUAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter orfixed wing aircraft; which areheavy, contain a pilot, many gallons ofcombustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastationto thepublic. The Smart Battery employed inUAS provides immediate visual awareness andpercent battery charge remaining as well as similar information during flight through Ground Control Station.The public's interest 

## is further supported by minimizing the potential for ecological damage and crashthreatsbypermitting aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra lightweightUAS's. Permittingjames C SENGUL to immediately fly within national air space furthers economic growth. Granting my exemptionrequest substantially furthers the economic impact for the New York, NewJersey and Connecticut area for companies and families looking to relocate orbuild inthe areas as well as Not-forProfit 

## I Search and Rescue 

## I Fire Fighting needing enhanced local awareness, all ofwhich serveto strengthen and stimulate the community

APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION The name, address, and additional contactinformation for the applicant is:
James C. SENGUL 1RandolphTerrace FairLawn, NJ 07410 Phone#201-923-5710 Email: csengul@gmail.com www.jamescsengul.com

## Regulations from which the exemption is requested:
14 C.P.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(l); 91.409(a)(1)(2); 91.417(a)(b); 91.119(c)
This exemption application is expressly submittedto fulfill Congress' goal inpassing Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary ofTransportationto considerwhether certainunmanned aircraft systems may operate safely inthe national airspace system (NAS) before completion ofthe rulemaking required under Section 332 ofthe Reform Act. Inmaking this determination, the Secretary is required to determine whichtypes ofUAS do not create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public orpose a threatto national security in light ofthe following: 

## TheUAS size, weight, speed, and operationalcapability; Operation ofthe UAS in close proximityto airports and populated areas; and Operation ofthe UAS withinvisual line ofsight oftheoperator.
Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAAModernization and Reform Act of2012 and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, I, James C SENGUL, a professionalphotographer with 20 +experience. Preparing this exemptionrequest myself, would like to apply for anexemption from the following Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) to be allowed commercial operation oflightweightUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for aerial imaging and video ofTri State Area (NewYork, NewJersey, Connecticut ) I have own a hobby grade DJI F550 hexacopter. (maximum gross weight 10 pounds, equipped with six rotors that are driven by electric motors powered by batteries, the UAS has a maximum airspeed of30knots) manned only with a Sony A6000 camera for the intent ofaerial photography/videography and videos; following an exemption and approval by the FAA. I have flown hobby grade quadcopter for last 3 years without any accident orcrash. My exemptionrequest wouldpermit operation ofultra-lightweight, unmanned (pilotedbyremote control) in predetermined areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic, daylighthours only, under 300ft. and after carefully reviewing, inspecting and examining the area ofaerial observation. I will abide all FAArequirements to ensure this exemptionwill provide a level ofsafety at least equal to existing rules and will only operate in a safe environmentthat is strictly controlled, area way from power lines, elevated lights, airports and activelypopulated areas; and I will conduct extensive preflightinspections andprotocols, during which safety carriesprimary importance

## 14 C.F.R. Part21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR 

## § 91.203 

## Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraftto be utilized, I am asking exemption from 14. CPRpart21,SubpartH(Airworthiness Certificates)and§91.203 (a) and (b) (Certifications required),subject to certain conditions and limitations, is warranted and meets the requirements for an equivalent level ofsafety under 14 CPRpart 11 and Section 3 3 3 ofP.L. 112-95 (Section 333).
14 C.F.R. 45.27(a): Location ofmarks; non fixed-wing aircraft. 14 C.F.R. 45.29 (3) 

## (c)(d)(e)(t)(h): Size ofMarks 

## Furthermore Irequest an exemption from §45.23 Marking ofthe aircraftbecause my UAS will not have a cabin, cockpit orpilot station on which to mark certain words orphrases. Additionally two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such a small aircraft with dimensions smallerthanthe minimal lettering requirement. I understandthe need for markings and will mark my UAS in the largestpossible lettering by placing the word "Experimental" or assigned number or name (based on a request orruling by the FAA) on its fuselage as required by §45.29(±) so that anyone assistinghim as a spotterwill seethe markings. I also ask for an exemption from §§91.405(a),91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and(b) Maintenance inspections may be required and should be granted since they only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. But, as a safety precaution I will perform apreflight inspection ofmy UAS before each flight as outlined inthis operating documents.

14 CFR61.113 (a) & (b): Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. 

## Under §61.113 (a) and(b) private pilots are limitedto non-commercial operations, however I can achieve an equivalentlevel ofsafety as achieved by currentregulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots orpassengers. While helpful, a pilots' license will notensure remote control piloting skills. The risks ofoperating aUAS are far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities outlined in 14 CPRpart 61,et seq., I requests an exemption from §61.113 Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations.'•., '·, 

## 14 C.F.R. 91.103 (b)(1), (b)(2): PreflightAction 

## Ifgranted an exemption I agree to additional safetyprocedures including, butnotlimited to: 1) 

## Keeping myUAS within a radius distance of 1000 feet from the controllerto both aid in direct line ofsight visual observation. 2) 

## Operate the UAS for 3-7 minutes per flight; land myUAS accordingtothe manufacturer's recommended minimum level ofbattery power. 3) 

## Operate my UAS only within visual line ofsight (VLOS).Daylighthours only. ' 4) 

## Use the UAS's global positioning system (GPS) flight safety feature; ithovers and then slowly lands ifcommunication withthe remote control. 5) 

## Conduct all operations under my ownpersonal and flight safety protocols (including posting a warning signreading: "AttentionAerial Photography inProgress-RemainBack 150 feet"). 6) 

## I will operate and will actively analyze flight data and other sources ofinformationto constantly update and enhance my safety protocols. 7) 

## Contactrespective airports ifoperations will be within 5 miles to advise them ofhis estimated flight time, flight duration, elevation offlight and otherpertinent information. 8) 

## Always obtain all necessary permissionspriorto operation. 9) 

## Have procedures inplace to abort flights inthe event ofsafety breaches orpotential danger.
14 C.F.R. 91.119- Minimum safe altitudes: General


## James C SENGUL seeks exemption from 14 C.P.R. 91.119, which discusses minimum safe altitudes. Asthis exemption is for a sUAS that is a helicopter andthe exemptionrequests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, ornotmore than 200 above an elevatedplatform from which filming isplanned, an exemptionmay be neededto allow such operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited conditions stated in the Manual, the UAS will never operate at higherthan400 AGL. 

## Itwill howeverbe operated ina restricted area with security perimeter, where buildings andpeople will notbe exposedto operations without their pre-obtained consent. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved giventhe size, weight, speed ofthe UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission ofthe property owner orlocal officials. Because ofthe advance notice to the property owner andparticipants inthe filming activity, all affected individuals will be aware ofthe planned flight operations as set forth inthe Manual. Compared to flight operations with aircraftormotorcraft weighting far more thanthe maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack offlammable fuel, any risk associated withthese operations is far less thanthose presently presented with conventional aircraft operating atorbelow 500 AGL inthe movie industry. Inaddition,the low-altitude operations ofthe sUAS will ensure separation betweenthese small- UAS operations and the operations ofconventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119

## Aerial videography for geographical awareness ofreal estate marketing has been around for a long time through manned fixed winged aircraft and helicopters, but for small business owners, its expense hasbeen cost-prohibitive. Granting this exemption would allowme to provide this service at a much lower cost. Further, my small UAS, whenusedproperly, will pose no threat to the public given its small size and lack ofcombustible fuel when compared to larger manned aircraft Therefore, James C SENGUL respectfully requests the FAA grant an exemption pursuantto its application as outlined above. Sincerely James C SENGUL

# FlameWheel550 User Manual v 1.9 2013.03.13 Revision



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## Contents Disclaimer

.......................................................................................................................2 F550 PrOfile

....................................................................................................................2 Contents

.........................................................................................................................3 Product Usage Cautions

.................................................................................................3 In Box

.............................................................................................................................4 Tools Needed

.................................................................................................................5 ESC Wiring

.....................................................................................................................S Assembly

........................................................................................................................6 ESC Sound Introduction

.................................................................................................7 Specifications

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## Product Usage Cautions When flying, the fast rotating propellers of FlameWheel550 will cause serious damage and injury. Therefore, please fly with a high safety consciousness. 1. Keep flying multi-rotor away from objects, such as obstacles, children, human beings, high-voltage linesand so on. 2. Do not get close to or even touch theworking motors and propellers, which will cause serious injury. 3. Do not over load the multi-rotor. 4. Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight. 5. Make sure the rotation direction of each propeller is correct 6. Check whether all parts ofmulti-rotor are In good condition before flight. Do not fly with old or broken parts. 7. Use DJI parts as much as possible. If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact our customer service.

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## In Box

1010 Propeller**Pairs~** 

### Bin Propeller**Pairs~**

ESC >16. 

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Screws**~6** 

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## Tools Needed 2.0mm Hex Wrench Forframe and motors installation. Screw Glue Forfastening screws. Nylon Cable Tie Scissors For binding devices and wires. Diagonal Cutting Pliers Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape Forfixing receiVer, controllerand other modules. Soldering-iron & Wires Forconnecting ESCs' powercables to bottom board. 

## ESC Wiring

ESC ESC

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## Assembly

0 Install screws by appropriate force to prevent breaking threads. 0 Use adequate screw glue for installing screws. 

## I 0 Please wire neatly. Make sure wires will not be cut by frame boards and propellers. 0 Smooth out the boards edge if necessary. 0 Please install propellersalter autopilot system configuration procedure. 0 Make sure the rotation direction of propellers are the same as the figure shows. 0 When mounting the propellers, do not use any thread locker, just tighten the nutsto the end manually then use the wrench to tighten it about 50°. ltltlp**ftgLJr(~** arrns front of cra1t curns dre back of craft See frorn top rnotorson drtns rotate counlf r clock wrsu tt'e propPIIets 1038 motors on drms rotate clock wrse use propellers 1038Fl

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## ESC Sound Introduction ESC 

### State Ready Throttlestick is notat bottom Sound. 11234567 BBBBBB

... Inputsignal abnormal 6--------6--------6

... Inputvoltage abnormal 6B---B6---66--6B

... Tips: DJI ESCs are specially de$igned for**muni·rotor~.** When use With DJI autopllot systems, you do not have to setup any paraml)ters or calibrate travel range. 

## Specifications

Fraine Diagonal Wheelbase Frame Weight TakeoffWeight ESC Current Signal Frequency Battery 

### Motor Stator size KV Propeller

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- 2400g
15AOPTO 30Hz -450Hz 3S-4SLiPo
22x12mm 920rpmN 10 x3.8in (@38); (Optional8 x4.5in (@48))

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## Disclaimer
Read this disclaimer carefully before using FlameWheel550. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signWy that you have read them fully. RameWheel550 is an excellent**mu~l-rotor.** Wfth a good autopilot, ft will even offer tremendous flight features for low altftude flight working In restricted space. Despfte the controller of autopilot operates in the safest manner when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend customeiS to remove all propelieiS, use power supply from RIC system or flight pack battery, and keep children away during system calibration and parameter setup. Please respect the AMA's National Model Aircraft Safety Code. DJI Innovations assumes no llabilfty for damage(s) or injuries incurred directlyor indirectlyfrom the use of this product.

DJI Ft.AME WHEEL is registered trademark of DJIInnovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual aretrademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by OJI Innovations wilh all rights reserved. 

### No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any fonn without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability Is assumed with respectto the use of the product or Information contained herein.


## F550 Profile
FlameWheel550 (F550) is a mufti-rotor designed for all pilots for fun or AP. Wfth DJI WKM or NAZA autopilot system, ft can achieve hovering, cruising, even rolling and other flight elements. It can be applied for entertainment, aerial photography, FPV andother aero-modeling activities.

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# FlameWheel 450 User Manual 

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2015.05 Revision

# Disclaimer Read this disclaimer carefully before using FlameWheel 450. By using this product. you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. FlameWheel 450 is an excellent multi-rotor. With a good autopilot, it will even offer tremendous flight features for low altitude flight working in restricted space. Despite the controller of autopilot operates in the safest manner when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend customers to remove all propellers, use power supply from R/C system or flight pack battery, and keep children away during system calibration and parameter setup. Please respect the AMA's National Model Aircraft Safety Code.Piease install and use this product in strict accordance with the User Manual. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies assume no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from using, installing or refitting this product improperly, including but not limited to using non-designated accessories. This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. DJI FLAME WHEEL is registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by OJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJIInnovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use ofthe product or information contained herein. 

# F450 Profile
FlameWheel 450 (F450) is a multi-rotor designed for all pilots for fun or AP. With OJI WKM or NAZA autopilot system, it can achieve hovering, cruising, even rolling and other flight elements. It can be applied for entertainment, aerial photography, FPV and other aero-modeling activities. 

# & Product Usage Cautions
When flying, the fast rotating propellers of FlameWheel 450 will cause serious damage and injury. Therefore, please fly with a high safety consciousness. 1. Keep flying multi- rotor away from objects, such as obstacles, human beings, high- voltage lines

and so on. 2. 

### Do not get close to or even touch the working motors and propellers, which will cause serious injury. 3. Do not over load the multi- rotor. 4. Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight. 5. Check whether all parts of multi- rotor are in good condition before flight. Do not fly with old or

broken parts. 6. Use DJI parts as much as possible. If you have any problem you cannot solve during installation, please contact our customer service.

# Tools Needed

2:0mm Hex Wrench Screw Glue Nylon Cable Tie, Scissors, Diagonal Cutting Pliers Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape Soldering-iron & wires 

# Preparing for Mounting

The size of the assembly hole is shown below.**~** 

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28.2mm M6

N OJ 3 3 ...,. <D 3 3 For frame and motors installation. For fastening· screws. For binding devices and wires. For fixing receiver, controller and other modules. For connerting ESCs' power**capl~s** t() I:)Qtt()lll b_()ard.

4 x M3 Thread depth 3mm

16mm


## & • The screw size is M3. Mount the motors using appropriate screws. • Note the thread depth and the size of the screws. Using screws that are too long or

too large may damage the motor.

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Attach the propeller with a silver nut onto the Attach the propeller with a black nut onto the counter clockwise motor. clockwise motor (which has an indent on the screw). Silver nut (9450)

### El~ Lock: Tighten the propeller by rotating it in this direction. Black nut (9450 cw)



### 'b

'l"'tJnlock: Remove the propeller by rotating it in this direction.

1. Please solder each ESC to the power pads on the bottom bO(ird as shown in the figure

below. Make sure that the solder is firmly attached on the power pads and that there is no possibility for a short circuit. The power cable is a coaxial power cable. Do not damage the protector on the red cable to avoid short circuit. The red core of the coaxial power cable is positive, and the shielding layer of the coaxial power cable is negative. Make sure to solder them correctly at the proper length (the wires should be just long enough to reach the soldering point, face outwards, and should not be bunched up in front of the soldering point). 2. Connect the signal cable to your controller. The orange wire of the signal cable is for the control signal; the brown wire ofthe signal cable is for the GND. 3. Connect the motor to the ESC. Test the motor and make sure the rotation direction of each motor is correct. If not, switch the position of any two cables that are connecting the motor to the ESC to change the rotation direction. \,

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## & Note that arms 

## CD® point to the nose of aircraft and arms 

### @@ point to the tail of aircraft. It is recommended to choose the same color arms for the same direction. See from top, motors on arms 

### G)@ rotate counter-clock wise and motors on arms 

### ®@ rotate clock wise. 

# ESC Sound Description Description Ready Description Normal ;1234 Abnormal BBBBBB

... No signal input, or throttle stick is not in the bottom position '.\):: You can instantly tell what the unit' s status is by listening to the sounds emitted from the ESC. 

# Specifications

MaxAllowable Voltage Max Allowable Current (Persistent) Max Allowable Peak Current(3 seconds) PWM Input Signal Level Signal Frequency Battery Weight (without cable) Weigh (with cable)
Stator size 

### KV

Diameter 

### IThread Pitch Weight (Single)
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23x12mm 960 rpmN 57
24

### x 12.7 em (9.4 

### x 5.0inch) 13 gThe content is subject to change. Download the latestversion from http://www.dji.com/product/flame-wheel-arf

If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@djl.com. © 2015 DJI. All Rights ReservedFlameWhee1450 User Manual 

# .&. • Please solder ESCs to power pads on bottom board as the figure shows. • Use any insulating method at all soldering spots. Make sure there is no short or

open circuit. • Make sure the side of power pads is upward. 

# Assembly
1. Install the bottom board. Note to install the screws by appropriate force to prevent

breaking threads. Use adequate screw glue for installing screws. 2. Install your flight control system and electronic system. 3. Install ESCs and motors. Make sure the rotation direction of each motor is the same as the way in the figure shows. If not, switch any of two wire connections of the incorrect motor to change its rotation direction. 4. Tidy all cables. Make sure all cables are not be cut by the frame bbards and propellers. Smooth out the boards edge if necessary. 5. Install the top board. 6. Install the propellers. Please install the propellers after the flight control system configuration procedure. Make sure the rotation direction of propellers are the same as the figure shows. Tighten the propeller by rotating it in lock direction. Do not use any thread lock.

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# In the Box

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.op Board 450FBT x 1

Frame Arms 450FAC x 2

MotorsCW x2

Propeller Pairs x 3

$crews 450-M3 x 8 x 16

Propeller Removal Clamp x 1

4 © ?015 DJL All RIQil!f;**f~esmvcd** Bottom Board 450FBB 

### x 1

Frame Arms 450FAW x 2

Motors CCW x 2



### ESG X4

Screws 450·M2:5 x 6 x 24

Magic Strap 450MSX x 1 Battery Band 450BBX x 11 Power Line Pair450PLP x 1

# Contents

Disclaimer 2 F450 Profile 2 Product Usage Cautions 2 Contents 3 In the Box 4 Tools Needed 

### 5 Preparing for Mounting 5 

### Motor Mounting Description 5 

### Propeller Mounting Description 6 

### ESC and MotorWiring Description 6 Assembly 7 ESC Sound Description 8 Specifications 8

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