**Electronic Submission**

February 9th, 2016 U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12

- 140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Dear Sir or Madame:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (herein referred to as FMRA) and 14 CFR Part 11, NC Aeronautics, LLC (herein referred to as NC Aeronautics) hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) to allow commercial operation of UAS for the purposes of aerial data acquisition, aerial photography, and closed

- set film operations for the motion picture, television and commercial productions, on

- location film operations in controlled settings o n private land or with property permission, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA. As detailed in this document and the attached Appendix of UAS, the requested exemption would permit the operation of UAS under controlled conditions in the United States. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” Section 333(c) Reform Act.

The name and address of the applicant is: NC Aeronautics, LLC Garrett Thomas Hickman CEO & Co

- Founder 3925 Pallas way Apt. 3C High Point, NC 27265 Tel: 336

- 655

- 0903 Email: NCAeronautics@gmail.comRegulations from which the exemption is requested:

14 CFR 61.23(a) and (c) 14 CFR 61.101(e)(4) & (5) 14 CFR 61.315(a) 14 CFR 61.113(a) 14 CFR 91.7(a) 14 CFR 91.119(c) 14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR 91.151(a)(1) 14 CFR 91.405(a) 14 CFR 91.407(a)(1) 14 CFR 91.409(a)(1)(2) 14 CFR 91.417(a) & (b) **AUTHORITY FOR EXEMPTIONS** The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, including UAS, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate. The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsectio n (a) or (b) of this section or any sections §44702

- 44716 of this title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 USC §44701(f). See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR 91.203(a)(1). Section 333(b) of the Reform Act assi sts the Secretary in determining whether UAS may operate in the national airspace system without creating a hazard to the user, the public, or a threat to national security. In making this determination, the Secretary must consider: • The UAS’ size, weight, speed and operational capability; • Whether the UAS operates within the visual line of sight of the operator; • Whether the UAS operates outside of highly populated areas and away from close proximity to airports. Reform Act 333(a ). If the Secretary determines that a UAS “may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system.” Id. 333(c). **Background on NC Aeronautics, L LC**  NC Aeronautics, LLC is a startup venture providing high quality unmanned aircraft services across a wide variety of industries in North Carolina. Drones operated by NC Aeronautics, LLC will be dispatched in accordance with strict operational protocols to ensure our clients receive the most consistent and accurate data and video collection made possible by modern technology. Operational safety within the national airspace is a primary concern. NC Aeronautics’ business model is based on identifying nee ds for unmanned service within the operational parameters of small to medium businesses, independent interests, and governmentcontracts. These services will increase the safety and profitability of our client’s day to day

operations.

**UAS AND OPERAT IONAL DESCRIPTION** 
NC Aeronautics seeks to commercially operate a variety of UAS weighing less than 55 pounds including payload in the United States for the purpose of acquiring aerial data. The Appendix attached to this exemption petition lists the aircr aft that NC Aeronautics contemplates operating. In addition, NC Aeronautics requests that it be granted permission to operate those aircraft already approved in previous Section 333 exemption petitions. As the operator of these aircraft, NC Aeronautics is committed to the following conditions and limitations on its operations. NC Aeronautics understands that failure to comply will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission any exemption granted. 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the aircraft approved by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation for operation under Section 333 (Attachment 1) when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed opera tions of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption. 2. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either ground speed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. 3. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL. 4. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 4 corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate or U.S. driver’s license. 5. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visu al line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or textin g is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO. 6. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant ofexemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating

documents mu st be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitat ions herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisi ons and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the oper ator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS −80) may be contacted if question s arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 7. 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 functiona l test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner s o as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property. 8. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. 9. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a preflight inspection a nd determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the U AS, 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. 10. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 11. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins. 12. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an air line transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 13. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers andmaintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and experience

- building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may on ly 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 fro m nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 14. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rule s (SVFR) are not authorized. 15. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA

- published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The le tter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 16. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visib ility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 17. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a predetermined location within the private or controlled

- access property. 18. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 19. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater. 20. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO

- issued COA. The exemp tion holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA. 21. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N −Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 22. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. Thesedocuments must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official

upon request. 23. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 24. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 25. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 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; or b. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arise s where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and the owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects 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. 26. The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption. 27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicabl e 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.n tsb.gov

. 29. Operation for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming are contemplated.**DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC REGULATIONS**

14 CFR 61.23 (a) and (c) : Medical Certificates Exemption number 11224, granted to NextEra Energy, Inc., provided that a U.S. driver’s license is used in lieu of the medical certificate 14 CFR 61.101(e) (4) and (5): Recreational Pilot Privileges and Limitations and CFR 61.315(a): Sport Pilot Limitation s Exemption number 11224, granted to NextEra Energy, Inc., provided that the “PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, or sport pilot certificate”. Likewise, NC Aeronautics, LLC also seeks to perform commercial UAS work and is aski ng for the same restrictions which have been previously deemed to provide an equivalent level of safety as the burdensome regulations. 14 CFR 61.113(a): Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command Sections 61.113(a) limit private pilots to non - commercial operations. Because the UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the pilot operating the aircraft to have completed a UAS flight

-training course. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the UAS is remotely controlled. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance. The risks associated with the operati on of the UAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the UAS as requested exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 CFR 61.113(a). 14 CFR 91 .7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft NC Aeronautics, LLC contemplates operating, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the operational restrictions put on the aircraft, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. 14 CFR 91.119: Minimum safe altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. The UAS willnever operate at altitude higher than 400 AGL and all operations will occur during

daylight hours under Visual Meteorological Con ditions (VMC) only. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight and speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner. Because advance notice to th e property owner and any onsite personnel, as well as the precautions outlined below, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all non

- participating persons (persons other than the pilot in command (PIC) or visual observer (VO)), vessels, vehicles and structures, unless operations do not present an undue hazard. The UAS will remain within visual line of sight of the PIC or VO. Flight operations will be conducted at le ast 5 miles from an airport. The PIC or VO will provide notification to the local Flight Standards District Office and airport controller of all operations within 5 miles of an airport. The FAA will have advance notice of all operations through the filing of notices

-to

- airmen. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more than the UAS proposed herein, any risk associated with our operations is far less than those presently presented with helicopters and other conventional aircr aft operating at or below 500 feet AGL. In addition, the low

- altitude operations of the UAS will ensure separation between these UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 14 CFR 91.121: Altimeter Sett ings This regulation requires each person operating the aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the U AS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the PIC confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 14 CFR 91.151(a)(1): Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions Section 91.151(a)(1) outlines fuel requirements for beginning a flight in VFR conditions. Relief from Section 91.151(a)(1) is requested to the extent required to allow flights of a vari ety of UAS during daylight hours in visual flight rules (VFR) conditions to continue until 90 percent of remaining battery power or fuel reserves remain. NC Aeronautics, LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(a)(1), the flight time duration of the selected aircraft will be reduced and severely constrain the practicality of any aerial acquisition of data that NC Aeronautics, LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. The technical specifications of the propose d UAS, their Operations Manuals, and NC Aeronautics, LLC’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that NC Aeronautics, LLC will safely operate the selected aircraft during daylight hours in VFR conditions until 90 percent of remaining battery power or fuel reserves remain. 14 CFR 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b): Maintenance inspections These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “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 repaire d as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Since these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, they will not apply to NC Aeronautics, L LC. Maintenance will be accomplished pursuant to the User Guideor Operating Manual. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these UASs are

limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited perio ds of time. If mechanical issues arise, the UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. The PIC will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the PIC is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety.

**PUBLIC INTEREST** Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of UASs for aerial acquisition of data enhances safety while reducing risk. Manned aircraft in certain application such as pipeline monitoring create a greater risk because the aircraft are much larger and carry an onboard human pilot . In contrast, a UAS weighing 55 pounds or less will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights. In addition, additional streams of aerial data will allow large commercial entities to make decisions about how to best deploy ground resources and ensure the safety and cost

- effectiveness of their operations. **PRIVA CY**  All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner’s prior consent and knowledge . Images or video taken of individuals will have consented to being filmed or otherwise they will be made anonymous. **EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY** NC Aeronautics, LLC proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate within the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current and proposed regulatory structure. **NATIONAL SECURITY** Given the small size of the UAS involved and the restricted environment within which they will operate, our petition presents no national security issue. **FEDERAL REGISTER SUMMARY** Docket No.: No. FAA

- 2016

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____ Petitioner: NC Aeronautics, LLC 61.23(a)& (c), 61.101(e)(4) & (5), 61.315(a), 61.113(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1)&(2), 91.417(a) & (b) of Title 14, Code of the Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Description of Relief Sought: NC Aeronautics, LLC is seeking an exemptio n to conduct commercial acquisition of aerial data using unmanned aircraft systems.Based upon the foregoing, NC Aeronautics, LLC requests that the FAA grant it the necessary

exemptions under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act as requested herein to a llow for commercial operations of UAS within the United States. Sincerely, Garrett Thomas Hickman CEO & Co

- Founder 3925 Pallas way Apt. 3C High Point, NC 27265

**APPENDIX** 

# H109S X4 Pro Specifications: **Diagonal:** 370 mm (14.6 in) **Weight without accessories:** 1.06 kg (2.3 lb) **Max. Takeoff Weight:** 1.42 kg (3.1 lb) **Prop Diameter:** 240 mm (9.44 in); self

-tightening **Motor:** (4) Brushless outrunner **ESC:** (4) 10A **Flight Battery:** High

- Density 3S 11.1V 7000mAh Balanced LiPo **Flight Time:** about 30 minutes **Onboard Navigation Features:** GPS/Compass (Global Positioning); Orientation (Position Hold); Barometer (Altitude Hold) **Flight Modes:** GPS (Altitude/Position Hold); Altitude Hold (for indoor flight) **Safety Features:** Automatic Return to Ho me (activated by signal loss or user); automatic landing (activated by low battery voltage); touch screen & OLED telemetry screen, plus onscreen low battery warning (Deluxe only). 

# Touchscreen Transcei **ve r Specifications:**  For Deluxe X4 Pro (HBNE0010) **Descrip tion:**  AndroidTM device with 7" diagonal touchscreen**Dimensions:** 315 x 172 x 44 mm (12.4 x 6.77 x 1.73 in)

**Weight w/Battery:** 1.10 kg (2.4 lb) **Transmitter Frequency:** 2.4GHz **Receiver Frequencies:** 2.4 GHz (quad control; telemetry) & 5.8 GHz (video transmiss ion)

**Signal Range:** 500 m (546 yd) **Battery:** 2S 7.4V 5400mAh LiPo **Channels:** 10 **Antennas:** Left (flight control & telemetry); Right (video signals) **Sw itches:**  for Actual Direction Control (ADC), GPS, Return to Home & LED lights **Rotating Dials:** 2 (gimbal control) **Video Jack:** for FPV Goggles **Data Displays:** touch screen and OLED screen **Includes:** neck strap & detachable sunshield **Touch Screen Specifications: Diagonal:**  178 mm (7 in) **Resolution:** 1280 x 800p 

# FPV Transceiver Specifications: For X4 Pro FPV (HBNE0020) Lightweight and easy to hold, the FPV Transceiver features a bright, 3.5" LCD screen that gives you an FPV (First

- Person View) of your flight as it's happening, buttons for shooting still photos and videos

— and a wide range of features designed for pilot ease, quad safety and photographic excellence. 

# Camera Specifications
**Dimensions:** 59 x 41 x 33.2 mm (2.32 x 1.61 x 1.30 in) **Weight:** 45 g (1.59 oz) **Battery:** 1S 3.7V 650mAh LiPo**Battery Life:** 1 hour in recording mode

**Data Port:** 2GB (min.) Micro memory card

**Video Resolution:** 1920 x 1080p @ 30 fps **Photo Resolution:** 12.2 megapixel **Video Compression Mode:** H.264 **Video Format:** MOV **Photo Format:** JPEG **Lens Field A ngle:**  132° (actual) **Temperature Range:**

- 10 to +70° C (14 to158° F) 

# X4 Pro Deluxe: 3 **- Ax**  **is Gimbal:** Compatible with GoPro® and some other cameras Made from a metallic alloy which pairs lightness with impressive strength. Arrives assembled & equipped with three brushless motors. Two operation modes for maximum versatility **Image Stabilization:** works automatically to compensate for platform movement and maintain camera orientation on all three axes.

● **Tilt:** Up to +/

- 45° left/right, forward/back when X4 Pro tilts
● **Pan:** Up to 145° left and right from dead center
● **Vertical Tilt:** Travels through a 65

- 125° arc as measured from true vertical
● Manual control of Tilt & Pan adjustments 

# Parachute Recov**ery System**  It's a fast, automatic feature of the X4 Pro FPV, and a great option for the X4 Pro Deluxe. It deploys in just a half

- second, whenever the tilt angle of the X4 Pro exceeds 80°. A spring

- loaded design ensures fast, full deployment; once deployed, it turns an emergency situation into a slow, controlled descent to the ground. The X4 Pro lands upside down by design, to protect the gimbal and camera from impact damage. Reusable, and compatible with both the X4 Pro Deluxe and X4 Pro FPV. **Includes:** 1.25 m (49.2") parachute, 1S 3.7V 380mAh LiPo battery, charger and servo.**Weight:** 6. 7 oz (190g) Standby

**Battery Life:** 6 hours **Deployment Time:** 0.5 seconds Minimum **Deployment Height:** 16.4 yd (15m) 

# Waypoint & Focal Point Nav **igation** (Available on X4 Pro Deluxe only) Uses Google MapsTM for pinpoint navigation. 

### Way **point Navigation**

● Create a co mplex flight pattern or choreograph an entire flight
● Program and save up to 32 waypoints
● Each point can be programmed with a separate altitude, direction & hold time on target 

### Focal Point

● Press touch screen to select a focal point (building, tree, landmark) and pull up GPS coordinates.
● Select a distance from focal point you want maintained.
● Orient the X4 Pro's nose toward focal point
● X4 Pro will fly a complete circle around the focal point, at the preset distance. 

# Position Hold/A **ltitude Hold**

● Combine for outdoor flying

— use Altitude Hold indoors
● Position Hold: Uses GPS and Compass to pinpoint X4 Pro location and flight direction.
● Altitude Hold: Identifies and maintains a desired altitude setting using Barometer.
● Holds remain in force until released. 

# Three "Return to Home" Fail **- Safes**  Automatically returns to where the motors were armed when:

● The transceiver signal is lost
● Flight battery voltage drops to dangerous levels.
● "Return to Home" switch on the transceiver is flipped.

**OPERA TIONS/INSTRUCTIONS MA** **NUA L FOR HUBSA** **N X4 PRO**http://manuals.hobbico.com/hbn/x4

- pro - manual.pdf