UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. 

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTIONOF:

Robert Riddick

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL 

OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 2, DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+, DJI 

PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

Submitted on June 30, 2015

Robert Riddick

425 Miradon Ave.

River Ridge, LA

70123
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 

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

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

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

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

BASIS FOR PETITION........................................................................................................ 5

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER ............................................................ 7

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH ROBERT RIDDICK

SEEKS EXEMPTION. ............................................................................................... 8

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF THAT ROBERT RIDDICK SEEKS AND THE 

REASON ROBERT RIDDICK SEEKS THE RELIEF....................................... 11

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING ROBERT RIDDICK REQUEST WOULD

BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST ........................................................................ 15

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT 

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY ......................................................................... 19

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERALREGISTER...... 34

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS 

AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT ROBERT RIDDICK’S REQUEST...

.................................................................................................................................34

CONCLUSION .....................................................................................................................35

APPENDICES........................................................................................37
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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 OperatingProcedures

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

Robert Riddick 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 

Robert Riddick to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial

purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and 

landscape over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Robert Riddick is a licensed private pilot with over 250 flight hours and for over 

30 years Robert Riddick has provided its clients with expertise and knowledge in the 

fields of photography and videography. The objective of using aerial video and 

photography operations is to provide low cost, high quality imaging for a variety of

commercial and residential customers. As well as to provide search and rescue services as 

required with local emergency management and to increase the public’s knowledge of

UAS and promote safe UAS operations.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJIPhantom 3 Professional DJI Inspire 1 UASs

Robert Riddick seeks an exemption to operate DJI systemsfor compensation or hire

within the NAS the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

and DJI Inspire 1 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a

GroundControl Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone
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systems. The DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ has a maximum gross weight of

approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, 

height of 8 inches, and a maximum speedof approximately 29 knots. The DJI Phantom 3 

Professional has a maximum gross weight of 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length

of 16 inches width and of 16 inches, height of 8 inches and a maximum speed of

approximately 31 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 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 DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium

Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI

Inspire 1 UAs that will be operatedRobert Riddick will be registered in accordance with 

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U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, 

and markedin accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking. 

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, Robert Riddick, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems,hereby 

petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional andDJI Inspire 1 UASs in the National Airspace

System (NAS), and for an exemption fromthe 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
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91.417(a) & (b).

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

with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Robert Riddick’s operation of DJI Phantom 2, 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meets the 

conditions of FMRA Section333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate 

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

Accordingly, Robert Riddick 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.

Robert Riddick submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level 

of safety will be ensured. Robert Riddick will useexperienced personnel or technicians to

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e, Monthly 

Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Robert Riddick will 

document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot 

privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Robert Riddick 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

DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 
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UASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and

emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, 

vehicles and structures.

Robert Riddick seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civilaircraft

airworthiness, because the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do notrequire an airworthiness certificate in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Robert Riddick submits that it will 

ensure that the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and 

DJI Inspire 1UASs are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determiningthat 

the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Monthly Maintenance

Log, and DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI

Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

Robert Riddick also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, 

entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. 

However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1UAs 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 Robert Riddick operation of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom

2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs within visual line of sight, 

at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section91.121.

Additionally, Robert Riddick seeks an exemption from the requirements of

Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Robert 

Riddick submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 2, DJI

Phantom2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight 

hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with 

enough battery power to fly for a total
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duration of approximately 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. In accordance with 14

C.F.R. § 11.81, Robert Riddick provides the following information in support of its 

petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

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

Robert Riddick

425 Miradon Ave.

River Ridge, LA 70123

rvriddick@cox.net

B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Robert Riddick Seeks 

Exemption.

1. Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 

61.113(a) And (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. Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), statesthe 

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

3. Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 

91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in 

part:

(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 isset, 

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 anappropriate 

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. Robert Riddick Seeks 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. Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section

91.405(a).

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

Each owner or operator of anaircraft—

(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[.]
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6. Robert Riddick Seeks 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. Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of

Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following:

(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. Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of

Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(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
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(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 whichthe 

aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

(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 beretained 

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.
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C.The Extent Of Relief Robert Riddick Seeks And The Reason Robert Riddick

Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Robert Riddick Seeks And The Reason Robert Riddick Seeks 

Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and 

limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a 

private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as 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 since 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 below, Robert Riddick submits that an equivalent level of

safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 2, 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS, DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS or DJI Inspire 1 UAS 

unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that 

the PIC is able to safely operate either the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations 

specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, 

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

Further, Robert Riddick submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the

grant ofthis Petition: (1) will be incidental to Robert Riddick business; and (2) will not 
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not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

1. Extent Of Relief Robert Riddick Seeks And The Reason Robert Riddick

Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the 

extent required to allow Robert Riddick to determine that the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom

2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy condition 

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

documents (i.e, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, 

DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).

Robert Riddick seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom2, , DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require an 

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

Robert Riddick will ensure that the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 

3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy condition based upon its 

compliance with the operating documents (i.e., , Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual)

prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, 

as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

2. Extent Of Relief Robert Riddick Seeks And The Reason Robert Riddick

Photography Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow 

flight operations of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI
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Inspire 1 UASs, which utilize 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 (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude 

information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet 

above ground level (AGL), Robert Riddick seeks the requested relief because the DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJIInspire 1 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 DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are 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 of the UA

on the heads-up display of the GCS.

3. Extent Of Relief Robert Riddick Seeks And The Reason Robert Riddick

Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).

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 DJI

Phantom2,DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs 

during daylight hours in (VMC), under visual flight rules (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. Robert Riddick seeks the requested relief because

without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time
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duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial 

video or still photo flight operations that Robert Riddick proposes to conduct pursuant to 

this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom2,

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1operating documents,

and Robert Riddick’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that Robert Riddick will 

safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological 

conditions(VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), 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.

4. Extent Of Relief Robert Riddick Seeks And The Reason Robert Riddick

Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), 

And 91.417(a) & (b).

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) 

only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Robert Riddick requests relief from 

these Sections because the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth 

more fully below, the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without 

an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Robert Riddick will use trained technicians to 

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operatingdocuments (i.e
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, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and 

DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).Furthermore, Robert Riddick will document and maintain 

all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

B. The Reasons Why Granting Robert Riddick’s Request Would Be In The

Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Robert 

Riddick to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of

construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce

pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Robert 

Riddick’s proposed operation of theDJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 

3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy

issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI

Inspire 1 UAs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical

alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By

reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an 

exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional or DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the

increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS,

congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced.The
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DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 

UAs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft 

conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that 

must be handled by 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 DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the 

public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during 

traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and 

electric motors, the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs produce no air pollution, and is themost

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

combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video andphotography, 

while burning approximately 20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs, 

while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise

pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an 

internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and 

property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned 

aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated.
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DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom2 Vision+ and Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 

UAs(weighing approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, 

at their maximum gross weights with lengths of 16 inches and 17.3 inches respectively,

widths of 16 inches and 17.7 inches respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less

physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air,

compared to the 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 afuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and 

DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, 

DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are also an economical alternative to 

using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire1 UASs will allow

United States based companies to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the

U.S. economy. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, 

DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is one such technology that not only 

allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but 

provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, Robert Riddick can remain competitive and 

profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors. 
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4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for 

decades, Robert Riddick’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will not implicate any

privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be operated only in compliance with operating

documents (i.e. Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional 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.

C.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 Which Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional and DJI 

Inspire 1 UAs Meet 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, Robert Riddick’s operation of the DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate

in
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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 nationalsecurity. 

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 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 determinationunder 

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 underthis 

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, Robert Riddick submits that the DJI Phantom2, DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs can operate

safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRASection 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the

characteristics of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

andDJI Inspire 1 UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific

operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.
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The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

do 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 DJI Phantom2, DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI 

Inspire 1 UASs.

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are set forth by the , DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit 

A, B andC.

ii. The DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Autonomous Flight And 

Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A

Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI

Inspire 1 UASs may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A

complete description of the flightand navigational modes of the DJI Phantom2, DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is provided at 

pages 25-35 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, pages 11-17 of the DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and pages 12-16 and 45-50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto 

as Exhibit D, E and F.

iii. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI 

Inspire 1 UASs Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home 

Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or 

Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will remain stationary, in flight, for 3

seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the

UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position

(i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.
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A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom2, DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS are set forth at pages 27 through 29, for the DJI Phantom 

3 Professional UAS are set forth at pages 12 through 14 for the DJI Inspire 1 at 

pages 13 through15 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto asExhibit D, E and F.

iv. The DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI 

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 GCS And Its 

Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom2,

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at 

pages 32through 43 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual, pages 40 through 55 of

the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and pages 40 through 47 of the DJIInspire 1 User

Manual. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 User

Manuals are attached hereto as Exhibits D, E and F.

b. Flight Operations Of D DJI Phantom2, JI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI 

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Are Limited To The

Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety

Observer.

Robert Riddick will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid 

airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom2, DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Additionally, a

safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom

3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Be Conducted 

Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Robert Riddick proposes to commercially operate DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of 

United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following 
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2. aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less

than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJIInspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft

Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition 

or a petition to amend this grant.

3. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations 

for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

4. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

5. 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.

6. The UAs 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.

7. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) isnot 

permitted.

8. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy 

the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains 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 forthe 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the

functions prescribed in the operating documents.

9. 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.

10. 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. 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. 
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11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

15. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and recordkeeping 

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, 

inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must 

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.

16. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

Safety Bulletins.

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

corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

18. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current 

third- class medical certificate.

19. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meetsthe 

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.

20. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. §
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All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions 

(VMC). 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 (SVFR) are not authorized.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

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

emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

25. 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.

26. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate 

of Waiver or Authorization (COA) 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 ATO issued COA including class of airspace, 

altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

27. 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 (N- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, 

Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

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

and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications 

Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements.

29. The documents required fewer than 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.
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30. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation 

operations and activities at all times.

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

32. 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 unless:

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 and/or;

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, and;

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).

33. 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 willbe 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

34. 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) 

And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

Robert Riddick submits that the equivalent level of safety establishedby Section 

61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional
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or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and 

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

and structures.

Considering Robert Riddick’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 DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Inspire 1 UAS, Robert Riddick submits that 

the additionalmanned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would 

not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Robert Riddick’s specific proposed

flight operations.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (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).

Robert Riddick will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom

2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has 

demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency 

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI 

Phantom 3 Professionalor DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, 

including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from 

people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent
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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 accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency 

purposes).

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

experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an 

equivalent level of safety during Robert Riddick’s proposed operations. The 

Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was 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 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.

Accordingly, Robert Riddick will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC 

to operate the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI

Inspire
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1 UAS unless that PIChas demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency 

requirements, that the PICis able to safely operate the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Inspire 1 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) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will bemaintained 

because prior to every flight, Robert Riddick will ensure that the DJI Phantom2, DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Inspire 1 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.

Additionally, 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).

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained 

because the altitude information of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAswill 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 Robert Riddick’s operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAs within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL,
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will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be 

generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero 

altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UASs 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).

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 

14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; 

(2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed

flight operations. Accordingly, Robert Riddick will ensure that it will safely operate the

battery powered DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and 

DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in VFR conditions, withenough 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.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom

2, DJI Phantom2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; 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). 

Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom2 Vision+, DJI

Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs provide audible and visual warnings to the

PIC atthe GCS when the UAs

experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33%
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remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the 

critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs will descend and land automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 

establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristicsand 

operating limitations of the 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 herein (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).

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.

In seeking this exemption, Robert Riddick 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 be

met because Robert Riddick will use trained technicians to perform maintenance,

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using themethods, techniques, and 

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

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1

Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Robert Riddick will document and maintain all 

maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI

Inspire 1 UASs.
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Since the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, 

Robert Riddick will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 

91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are

attached hereto as Exhibit D, E, F and G; a copy of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached 

hereto as Exhibit H.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Robert 

Riddick will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive

maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the

operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety 

established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the 

DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs will be performed by trainedtechnicians. Maintenance will be documented and 

maintained utilizing the monthly maintenancelog.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerningSections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is 

not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the 

UAS are considered.

In consideration of Robert Riddick’s proposed operating limitations, the operating

documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI 

Phantom 3 Professional andDJI Inspire 1 UASs, Robert Riddick submits that safety will 

not be adverselyaffected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections
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91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). 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).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

(FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Robert Riddick requests that the

FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom2, DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain 

such safety standards thatthe 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 Statesfor 

compensation or hire. 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; and further, provides 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 14C.F.R.

§ 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part

21 do not contain
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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 Robert Riddick’s intended operation of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain 

such safety standards thatthe 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).

D. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules 

From Which Robert Riddick Seeks Exemption:

Robert Riddick seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 

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

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

A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Robert 

Riddick Seeks:

This exemption will permit Robert Riddick to commercially operate an 

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and 

photography over certain areas of the United States.

E. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support 

Robert Riddick’s Request.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
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(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain 

UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Robert Riddick’s request for exemption 

may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as 

set forth above.

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; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness 

certification.

As discussed in detail above, Robert Riddick will operate the DJI Phantom2, DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs safely in the 

NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a 

threat to nationalsecurity.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Robert Riddick seeks an exemption pursuant to 14

C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

(FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 

Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, 

for the limited purposeof conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the 

United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the 

Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also 

advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Robert Riddick to safely, efficiently, and

economically operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI

Inspire 1 UASs commercially within theNAS.

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA
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Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Robert Riddick respectfully requests

that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14

C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Robert Riddick to operate the DJI

Phantom2, DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain 

areas of the UnitedStates.

Dated: July, 1, 2015

Respectfully submitted, 

Robert Riddick

Robert Riddick

425 Miradon Ave.

River Ridge, LA 70123

rvriddick@cox.net

Appendices:

A. DJI Phantom 2 Specifications Data

B. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Specifications Data

C. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Specifications Data

D. DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data

E. DJI Phantom 2 Manufacturer’s User 

Manual

F. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer’s User 

Manual

G. E – DJI Phantom 3 Professional Manufacturer’s 

User Manual

H. DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual

I. Monthly Maintenance Log
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APPENDIX – A

DJI PHANTOM 2 TECHNICAL 

SPECIFICATIONS

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)
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APPENDIX – B

DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ TECHNICAL 

SPECIFICATIONS

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)
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Aircraft

Supported Battery

DJI 5200mAh LiPo Battery

Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)

1242g

Hover Accuracy (Ready To Fly) 

Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

200°/s

Max Tiltable Angle

35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed 

Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed

15m/s (Not Recommended)

Diagonal Motor-Motor Distance

350mm

Gimbal

Working Current

Static : 750mA; Dynamic : 900mA

Control Accuracy

±0.03°

Controllable Range

Pitch : -90°-0°

Maximum Angular Speed

Pitch : 90°/s

Camera

Operating Environment Temperature

0°C-40°C

Sensor Size

1/2.3"

Effective Pixels

14 Megapixels

Resolution

4384×3288

HD Recording

1080p30 & 720p

Recording FOV

110° / 85°

Remote Control

Operating Frequency

5.728 GHz-5.85 GHz

Communication Distance (Open Area)

CE Compliance: 400m; FCC Compliance: 800m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

-93dBm

Transmitter Power

CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 100mW

Working Voltage

120 mA@3.7V

Built-In LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity

3.7V, 2000mAh
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Range Extender

Operating Frequency

2412-2462MHz

Communication Distance (Open Area)

500-700m

Transmitter Power

20dBm

Power Consumption

2W

DJI VISION App

System Requirement Of Mobile Device

iOS version 6.1 or above/ Android system version 4.0 or above

Mobile Device Support

iOS recommended: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus,

Android recommended: Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2, Note 3 or phones of
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APPENDIX – C

DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL 

SPECIFICATIONS

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)
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Aircraft

Weight (Including Battery And Propellers)

1280 g

Diagonal Size (Including Propellers)

590 mm

Max Ascent Speed

5 m/s

Max Descent Speed

3 m/s

Hover Accuracy

Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m

Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Max Speed

16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Altitude Above Sea Level 

6000 m

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode

GPS/GLONASS

Camera

Sensor

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)

Lens

FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞

ISO Range

100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)

Shutter Speed

8s -1/8000s

Image Max Size

4000 x 3000

Still Photography Modes

Single Shot

Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

Phantom 3 Professional

UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Phantom 3 Advanced

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Supported SD Card Types
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Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

Phantom 3 Professional

60 Mbps

Phantom 3 Advanced

40 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C
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Gimbal

Controllable Range 

Pitch -90° to +30°

Stabilization

3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

Vision Positioning

Max Velocity

Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 

30 cm-300 cm

Operating Range 

30 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment

Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

Remote Controller

Operating Frequency

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Max Distance

2000m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Video Output Port

USB

Operating Temperature

0°C- 40°C

Battery

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Mobile Device Holder 

For tablet or phone

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

-101 dBm ±2 dBm

Transmitter Power (EIRP)

FCC: 20 dBm

CE: 16 dBm

Working Voltage

1.2 A @7.4 V

Battery Charger

Voltage

17.4 V

Rated Power

Phantom 3 Professional

100 W

Phantom 3 Advanced

57 W

Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity

4480 mAh

Voltage

15.2 V

Battery Type

LiPo 4S
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Energy

68 Wh

Net Weight

365 g

Max Flight Time 

Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature

-10°C to 40°C

Max Charging Power

100 W

App / Live View

Mobile App 

DJI Pilot

EIRP 

100mW

Live View Working Frequency

2.4GHz ISM

Live View Quality

720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Latency

220ms (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Required Operating Systems

iOS 8.0 or later

Android 4.1.2 or later

Recommended Devices

iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iP

mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iP

Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Ne

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development c
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APPENDIX – D

DJI INSPIRE 1 PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL 

SPECIFICATIONS

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)
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Aircraft

Model

T600

Weight(Battery Included)

2935g

HoveringAccuracy(GPS Mode)

Vertical:0.5m

Horizontal:2.5m

Max AngularVelocity

Pitch:300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

MaxTiltAngle 

35°

Max AscentSpeed

5m/s

Max DescentSpeed

4m/s

Max Speed

22m/s(ATTImode,nowind)

Max FlightAltitude

4500m

MaxWind Speed Resistance

10m/s

Max FlightTime 

Approximately18minutes

MotorModel

DJI 3510

Propeller Model

DJI 1345

IndoorHovering

Enabledby default

OperatingTemperature Range

-10° to40°C

Diagonal Distance 

559to581mm

Dimensions 

438x451x301mm

Gimbal

Model

ZENMUSEX3

OutputPower(WithCamera)

Static:9W

InMotion:11W

OperatingCurrent

Station:750mA

Motion: 900mA

AngularVibration Range

±0.03°

Mounting 

Detachable

Controllable Range 

Pitch:-90° to+30°

Pan:±320°
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Mechanical Range

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Camera

Name

X3

Model

FC350

Total Pixels

12.76M

Effective Pixels

12.4M

Image Max Size

4000x3000

ISO Range

100-3200 (video)

100-1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed

8s - 1/8000s

FOV (Field Of View)

94°

CMOS

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

Still Photography Modes

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

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

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

HD:1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

Operating Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Remote Controller

Name

C1
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Operating Frequency 

922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz

2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

2 km

EIRP

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Video Output Port 

USB, mini-HDMI

Power Supply Builtin battery Charging

DJI charger

Dual User Capability

Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder 

Tablet or Phone

Max Mobile Device Width

170mm

Output Power 

9 W

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0-40° C

Battery

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger

Model

A14-100P1A

Voltage

26.3 V

Rated Power

100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB47

Capacity

4500 mAh

Voltage

22.2 V

Battery Type

LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy

99.9 Wh

Net Weight
53

570 g

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB48

Capacity

5700 mAh

Voltage

22.8 V

Battery Type 

LiPo 6S

Energy

129.96 Wh

Net Weight

670 g

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range

5-500 cm

Operating Environment

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Operating Range

0-250 cm

DJI Pilot App

Mobile Device System Requirements

iOS 8.0 or later

Android 4.1.2 or later

Supported Mobile Devices

* Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi

Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized fo

* Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9,

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development c
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APPENDIX – E

DJI Phantom 2 Manufacturer’s User Manual

*See attached PDF File

APPENDIX – F

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer’s User Manual

*See attached PDF File

APPENDIX – G

DJI Phantom 3 Professional Manufacturer’s User Manual

*See attached PDF File

APPENDIX – H

DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual

*See attached PDF File
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APPENDIX – I

Monthly Maintenance Log

UAS # Date Issue Mantainence 

Performed

Initials

Firmware 

Check

Frame

Engines

Propellers

Camera

Gimbal

Landing 

Gear

Vibration

Other: