January 26 , 2016

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Robert Mellor 3 hniversity r. mmitsburg, M 21ϳ2ϳ

VIA%FEDERAL%DOCUMENT%MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Re:%Exemption%Request%under%Section%333%of%the%FAA%Reform%Act%and%Part%11%of%the%Federal%Aviation% Regulations

Dear%Sir%or%Madam:%%%% Pursuant%to%Section%333%of%the%FAA%Modernization%and%Reform%Act%of%2012%(the%“Reform%Act”)%and%
14% C.F .R.%Part%11
,% Robert M. Mellor ,%seeks%an%exemption%from%Federal%Aviation%Regulations% (“FARs”)%detailed%below%for%the%following%described%Unmanned%Aerial%System%called%in%this%application% the%ME%System,%which%includes%an%Unmanned%Aircraft%(UA)%and%ground%station

F based%equipment%and%

crew:

THE%UNMANNED%AIRCRAFT%(UA):

! A%lightweight%(20%lb

. gross%weight%with%all%on

F board%equipment),%manufactured%by%DJI,%Inspire%1

F t 600,Phantom%3,%Phantom%2%vision%plus,%S800, %S 900,%and%S1000

, that%includes%the% following% equipment%in%flight ;%

! An%on

F board%flight%computer%with%GPS%navigation%and%location%ability%that%receives%signals%for% flight%controls%from%a%ground

F based% transmitter/controller;

! An%on

F board%camera%capable%of%capturing%imagery%in%the%form%of%full%color,%high%definition%still% photos%and%video;

! An%on

F board%telemetry%system%that%delivers%flight%data%from%the%on

F board%flight%computer%to%the%

on

F board%radio%tran smitter%including%altitude%AGL,%horizontal%and%vertical%speed,%compass% direction%of%flight%and%direction%back%to%its%launch%site;

! A%2.4GHz%on

F board%radio%transmitter%that%transmits%live%video%from%the%on

F board%camera%plus%all% the%flight%data%from%the%tele metry%system%described%above;

THE%GROUD%STATION%

– BASED%PART%OF%THE%SYSTEM:! A%Pilot%in%Command%(PIC)%in%operational%control%of%a%flight%operation%from%beginning%to%end%and% who%controls%the%UA%while%in%the%air;

! A%2.4GHz%radio%transmitter/controller%operat ed%by%the%PIC%to%control%the%UA%while%in%flight;%A% radio%receiver%receiving%live%video%and%flight%data%from%the%on

F board%camera%and%computer% projects%it%all%together%onto%a%screen%for%the%PIC%to%view%during%fli ght;

! A%Visual%Observer%(VO)%is%a%person%who%p rovides%a%second%pair%of%eyes%to%visually%track%the%UA% while%in%flight.%%%% The%requested%exemption%would%support%an%application%for%a%commercial%Certificate%of%Authorization% to%use%the%above%described%ME%System%to%support%Production%of%promotional%materi als%(video%and/or% still%images)% Television commercials and or Cinema, (video and/or still images) for%Real%Estate%sales% Production%of%promotional %m aterials,%(video%and/or%still%images)%for%Travel%and%Tourism%industries Production%of%promotional%materials,%(video%and/or%still%images)%for%commercial%businesses, Photography%a nd%videography%of%social% events,%such%as%weddings%never%operating%over%persons%not% directly%involved%with%the%ME%system.%%%%% The%UA,%powered%by%batteries,%is%smaller,%lighter%and%more%maneuverable%than%larger%aircraft%running% on%combustible%fuel,%it%opera tes%at%lower%altitudes%with%no%people%on%board%and%will%thereby%reduce% current%risk%levels%and%thereby%enhance%safety%and%diminish%the%likelihood%of%death%or%serious%bodily% injury.%With%a%small%payload%and%maximum%flight%time%of%only%18%minutes,%this%is%of fers%little%or%no%risk%to% national%security.%%%% Low%level%oblique%photos%and%video%from%several%angles%are%far%more%effective%than%ground

F based% imagery%for%displaying%the%characteristics%of%large,%complex%properties%with%several%buildings%and%large%

tree s.%The%alternative%could%be%to%charter%a%full

F sized%helicopter%for%this%purpose,%which%has%proven%more% costly%than%many%potential%clients%are%able%to%afford.%The%benefits%of%reduced%cost%and%improved%quality% of%presentation%from%the%UA%will%be%valuable%to% and%benefit%many%buyers%and%sellers%of%real%property%and% marine%property.%%%% Additionally,%we%request%that%we%be%allowed%to%use%our%system%to%benefit%first%responders%nearby%who% might%require%assistance,%including%fire%fighters,%the%police,%the%sheriff,% et%al.,%while%remaining%subject%to% all%limitations%cited%in%this%application%as%we%do%so. The%ME%System%will%be%operated%in%the%field%with%both%a%PIC%and%a%VO%in%accordance%with%FAA%Policy%N% 8900.227%Section%14%"Operational%Requirements%for%UAS"%and%with%t he%following%Restrictions:

a) No%flight%will%be%made%with%a%UA%Gross%weight%exceeding%55%pounds; b) All%operations%must%occur%in%FAA%Class%G%airspace%at%no%more%than%400%ft%AGL,%at%an%airspeed%of no%more%than%50%knots%and%no%further%than%3/4%NM%from%the%PIC; c) All%operations%must%utilize%a%visual%observer%(VO).%The%VO%and%PIC%must%be%able%to%communicate by%voice%at%all%times%during%a%flight%operation; d) Operations%will%be%restricted%to%flights%over%property%with%the%perm ission%of%the%property%owner; e) The%PIC%must%have%accumulated%and%logged,%in%a%manner%consistent%with%14%CFR%§%61.51%(b),%a minimum%of%100%flight%cycles%and%25%hours%of%total%time%as%a%UA%rotorcraft%pilot%and%at%least%ten hours%logged%as%a%UA%pilot%with%a%similar%UA%type; All%required%pe rmits%will%be%obtained%from state%and%local%government%prior%to%operation; f) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%over%densely%populated%areas; g) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%at%air%shows;h) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%over%any%open

F air%assembly%of%pe ople; i) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%over%heavily%trafficked%roads; j) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%within%5%NM%of%an%airport%or%heliport; k) Operations%will%be%restricted%to%day%only%and%weather%conditions%equivalent%to%VFR; l) The%PIC%will%brief%the%VO% and%property%owner%about%the%operation%and%risk%before%the%first%flight at%each%new%location; m) No%flight%may%be%made%without%a%Pre

F Flight%Inspection%by%the%PIC%before%each%operation%to ascertain%that%the%UA%is%in%a%condition%safe%for%flight%(see%Appendix%A)

.%%% The%PIC%and%VO%will%meet%the%requirements%outlined%in%FAA%Policy%N%8900.227%Section%16%personnel% Qualifications.%Additionally,%the%PIC%and%VO%will%perform%maintenance%on%the%system%and%will%complete%a% course%of%maintenance%instruction%as%part%of%the ir%initial%training.%%%% We%submit%that%the%combination%of%the%UA's%light%weight,%flight%performance%and%ability,%fully%qualified% flight%crew%and%strict%operation%under%the%guidelines%established%in%8900.227,%and%under%all%of%the% Restrictions%(a)%through% (n)%listed%above,%the%FAA%can%have%full%confidence%that%the%operation%will%have%an% equivalent%or%greater%level%of%safety%than%manned%aircraft%performing%the%same%mission.

The%name%and%contact%information%of%the%applicant%are:

Robert M. Mellor

%P h:% 410-913-9593
Em ail:% rollemmedia@gmail.com

The%regulations%from%which%the%exemption%is%requested%are%listed%below.%Beside%each%regulation%number% is%the%page%of%the%attached%Addendum%upon%which%each%may%be%found%together% with%our%proposed% equivalent%level%of%safety%for%each%regulation:

" 14%CFR%Part%21.................................

...... Addendum%Page%1% " 14%CFR%91.203.................................

....... Addendum%Page%1 " 14%CFR%45.23,%45.29.........

................. ..... Addendum%Page%2 " 14%CFR%91.9....................................

........ Addendum%Page%2 " 14%CFR%61.113,%61.133.......................

.... Addendum%Page%2 " 14%CFR%91.109,%91.119,%91.121..............Addendum%Page%3 " 14%CFR%91.151.................................

....... Addendum%Page%3 " 14%CFR%Subpart%E%(91.401%

F 91.417)%......Addendum%Page%3

F FAA%Policy%8900.227%Paragraph%16(c)(4)%and%Paragraph%16(e)(1)%...Addendum%1

. We%are%prepared%to%modify%or%amend%any%part%of%this%request%to%satisfy%the%need%for%an%equivalen t%level% of%safety.%Please%contact%us%at%any%time%if%you%require%additional%information%or%clarification.%We%look% forward%to%working%with%your%office.

Sincerely,

Robert M. Mellor Addendum%containing%Exemption%Requests%and Equivalent%Level%of%Safety%Appendix%A% –% Flight%Manual’s Appendix%B% –% Owner’s%Manual%for%UAADDENDUM%EXEMPTION%REQUESTS%AND%EQUIVALENT%LEVEL%OF%SAFETY% Robert M.
Mellor %requests%an%exemption%from%the%following%regulations%as%well%as%any% additi onal% regulations%that%may%technically%apply%to%the%operation%of%the%ME%System:% 14%CFR%Part%21,%Subpart%H:%Airworthiness%Certificates This%part%establishes%the%procedures%for%the%issuance%of%an%airworthiness%certificate.%While%the%FAA% continues%to%work%to% develop%airworthiness%standards%for%Unmanned%Aerial%Systems,%we%request%an% experimental%certificate%be%issued%for%the%ME%System%under%either%or%both%of%the%following%provisions:% 21.191%Experimental%certificates.

Experimental%certificates%are%issued%for%th e%following%purposes: (a)%Research%and%development.%Testing%new%aircraft%design%concepts,%new%aircraft%equipment,% new%aircraft%installations,%new%aircraft%operating%techniques,%or%new%uses%for%aircraft.

(b)%Showing%compliance%with%regulations.%Conducting% flight%tests%and%other%operations%to%show% compliance%with%the%airworthiness%regulations%including%flights%to%show%compliance%for%issuance% of%type%and%supplemental%type%certificates,%flights%to%substantiate%major%design%changes,%and% flights%to%show%complian ce%with%the%function%and%reliability%requirements%of%the%regulations.% Since%the%experimental%certificate%can%be%used%for%commercial%purposes%such%as%market%surveys,% sales%demonstrations,%and%customer%crew%training,%we%would%expect%that%an%experimental%

cert ificate%would%permit%our%commercial%purpose%as%well.%%%% T he%aircraft%will%not%carry%persons%or%property,%will%not%carry%fuel,%and%will%only%fly%under%strict% operational%requirements.%Combined%with%the%UA’s%light%weight,%being%constructed%primarily%of%car bon% fiber%and%plastic,%we%propose%that%the%UA%will%be%at%least%as%safe,%if%not%safer,%than%a%conventionally% certificated%aircraft%performing%the%same%mission. If%an%experimental%airworthiness%certificate%is%not%appropriate%for%this%application,%then%we%req uest%an% exemption%of%14%CFR%Part%21,%Subpart%H,%and%the%requirement%for%an%airworthiness%certificate%in%general,% citing%the%equivalent%level%of%safety%outlined%in%the%previous%paragraph.

14%CFR%91.203(a)%&%(b)%Civil%aircraft:%Certifications%required.%%% The%regulation%provides%that%an%airworthiness%certificate,%with%the%registration%number%assigned%to%the% aircraft%and%a%registration%certificate%must%be%aboard%the%aircraft.%Additionally,%subparagraph (b)% provides%that%the%airworthiness%certificate%be%"dis played%at%the%cabin%or%cockpit%entrance%so%that%it%is% legible%to%passengers%or%crew."%%%% At%a%maximum%gross%weight%of%6.5%pounds,%the%UA%is%too%small%to%carry%documentation,%does%not%have% an%entrance,%and%is%not%capable%of%carrying%passengers%or%crew.%To obtain%an%equivalent%level%of%safety% and%meet%the%intent%of%91.203,%we%propose%that%documents%deemed%appropriate%for%this%aircraft%by%the% FAA%will%be%co

F located%with%the%crew%at%the%ground%control%station%and%available%for%inspection%upon% request.%In%orde r%to%identify%the%aircraft,%we%propose%that%the%information%found%on%airworthiness%and% registration%certificates%be%permanently%affixed%to%the%aircraft%via%placard%containing%the%following% information%plus%the%word%“EXPERIMENTAL”%to satisfy%the%requirement of%14%CFR%45.23,%which%follows% immediately%after%the%proposed%placard%description%below:

Appendix%AEXPERIMENTAL

" Manufacturer:%DJI%Innovations,%Inc.%950%E%Baseline%Ave.%S te.%210,% Apache%Junction%AZ%85119 Models:%Inspire%1

F t

F 600,%Phantom%3%FC40,%Phantom2,%Phantom%2%vision%plus,%S450,%S800,%S900,% and%S1000.

14%CFR%45 .23%Display%of%marks;%general%and%45.29%Size%of%marks. These%regulations%provide%that%each%aircraft%must%display%"N"%and%the%aircraft's%registration%number%in% letters%at%least%3%inches%high.%Additionally,%the%aircraft%must%display%the%word%"EXPERIMENTAL"% in%letters% at%least%2%inches%high%near%the%entrance%to%the%cabin,%cockpit,%or%pilot%station.%The%UA%does%not%have%an% entrance%in%which%the%word%"EXPERIMENTAL"%can%be%placed,%and%may%not%have%a%registration%number% assigned%to%it%by%the%FAA.%%%% We%propose% to%achieve%an%equivalent%level%of%safety%by%including%the%word%"EXPERIMENTAL"%in%the% placard%on%the%top%of%the%aircraft,%as%shown%above,%where%the%PIC,%VO%and%others%in%the%vicinity%of%the% aircraft%while%it%is%preparing%for%launch%will%be%able%to%see%the%d esignation.%Additionally,%we%feel%that%the% permanent%placard%discussed%in%the%previous%paragraph%will%provide%the%aircraft's%registration% information%at%the%ground%station.%Finally,%we%will%display%at%the%ground%station%a%high%contrast%flag%or% banner%that% contains%the%words%"Unmanned%Aircraft%Ground%Station"%in%letters%3%inches%high%or%greater.% Since%the%aircraft%will%operate%within%3/4%NM%of%the%ground%station,%the%banner%should%be%visible%to% anyone%that%observes%the%aircraft%and%chooses%to%investigate%its point%of%origin.

• 14%CFR%91.9%Civil%aircraft%flight%manual,%marking,%and%placard%requirements. This%regulation%provides%that%no%person%may%operate%an%aircraft%unless%a%current,%approved%flight%manual% is%in%the%aircraft.%We%assume%that%the%intent%of%this%r equirement%is%to%ensure%that%flight%manual% information%is%available%to%the%aircrew%while%operating%the%aircraft.%We%request%an%exemption%to%this% requirement%since%the%aircraft%is%not%only%too%small%to%carry%documentation,%the%documentation%would% not%be%ava ilable%to%the%crew%during%flight%operations. To%obtain%an%equivalent%level%of%safety%and%meet%the%intent%of%91.9,%we%propose%that%a%current,%approved% UA%Flight%Manual%(Appendix%A)%must%be%available%to%the%crew%at%the%ground%station%anytime%the%aircraft%
is% in,%or%preparing%for,%flight.

• 14%CFR%61.113%Private%pilot%privileges%and%limitations:%Pilot%in%Command%and%61.133%Commercial pilot%privileges%and%limitations. The%regulation%provides%that%no%person%that%holds%a%private%pilot%certificate%may%act%as%pilot%i n%command% of%an%aircraft%for%compensation%or%hire.%Subparagraph%(b)%allows%a%private%pilot%to%act%as%pilot%in% command%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.

Our%proposed%operations%require%that%the%PIC%must%either1. Hold%a%Sport%Pilot%Certificate%issued%by%the%FAA,%and%have%logged%25%hours%of%flight%experience%in this%type%of%UA,%or
2. Meet%the%requirements%of%8900.227%para%16(c)(2)(c)%"Operations%without%a%pilot%certificate"%in which%the%PIC%is%required%to%complete%"FAA%private%pilot%ground%instruction"%and%pass%"the%FAA Private%Pilot%written%examination."%Since%there%are%currently%no%m eans%available%for%the%pilot%of% a UAS%to%gain%the%experience%in%an%equivalent%category%and%class%in%order%to%apply%for%a commercial%pilot's%license,%we%propose%to%generate%an%equivalent%level%of%safety%by%requiring%our pilots%to%complete,%at%a%minimum,%FAA commercial%pilot%ground%instruction%and%pass%the%FAA Commercial%Pilot%written%examination%in% addition%to completing%the%private%pilot%requirements. Since%the%aircraft%cannot%carry%passengers%or%property,%we%feel%we%meet%the%intent%of%61.113 Subparagraph%( b)%even%though%the%intent%of%this%application%is%to%conduct%a%business.

14 CFR%91.109%Flight%Instruction;%%%% Simulated%instrument%flight%and%certain%flight%tests The%regulation%states%that%"No%person%may%operate%a%civil%aircraft%that%is%being%used%for% flight%instruction% unless%that%aircraft%has%fully%functioning%dual%controls.”%%%% The%ME%System%ground

F based%control%station%consists%of%a%small%hand

F held%radio%transmitter%and%while% it%does%not%offer%a%second%set%of%"controls",%both%the%student%and%instr uctor%can,%and%will,%operate%the% single%set%of%controls%simultaneously.%With%both%student%and%instructor%having%"hands

F on"%the%controls% during%flight,%we%feel%that%this%technique%meets%the%intent%91.109%and%provides%an%equivalent%level%of% safety.

14%CFR% 91.119%Minimum%safe%altitudes:%General.%%%% The%regulation%states%that%over%sparsely%populated%areas%the%aircraft%cannot%be%operated%closer%than% 500%feet%to%any%person,%vessel,%vehicle,%or%structure.%Since%the%aircraft%will%be%operating%at%a%maximum%of%
40 0%feet%AGL,%we%cannot%comply%with%this%requirement. In%order%to%provide%an%equivalent%level%of%safety%we%will%only%fly%over%private%property%with%a%size%of%at% least%two%acres%with%the%permission%of%the%owner%of%the%property%flown%over.%The%aircraft%will%no t%be% operated%over%congested%areas%or%over%any%open%air%assembly%of%persons.%The%property%owner%will%be% briefed%on%the%expected%route%of%flight%and%the%associated%risks%to%persons%and%property%on%the%ground.% The%aircraft%will%be%operated%at%a%low%altitude% allowing,%if%a%power%unit%fails,%an%emergency%landing% without%undue%hazard%to%persons%or%property%on%the%surface. Therefore%we%maintain%that%due%to%the%small%size%of%the%UA,%the%hazard%to%persons,%vehicles%and% structures%is%minimal%compared%to%manned%aircr aft,%which%should%be%considered%in%granting%the% exemption.

14%CFR%91.121%Altimeter%settings.%%%% The%regulation%requires%that%aircraft%shall%maintain%cruising%altitudes%by%reference%to%an%altimeter% setting%available%within%100%NM%of%the%aircraft. The%UA% will%always%fly%below%400%feet%AGL%and%will%not%need%to%maintain%cruising%altitudes%in%order%to% prevent%conflict%with%other%aircraft.%An%Above%Ground%Level%altimeter%measurement%above%the%takeoff% point%is%transmitted%via%radio%from%the%UA%on

F board%computer to%the%display%screen%held%by%the%PIC,% providing%a%constantly%updated%AGL%readout.14%CFR%91.151%Fuel%requirements%for%flight%in%VFR%conditions.%%%% The%regulation%provides%that%no%person%may%begin%a%flight%in%an%airplane%under%day

F VFR%conditions% unless there%is%enough%fuel%to%fly%to%the%first%point%of%intended%landing%and%to%fly%after%that%for%at%least%30% minutes.%We%feel%the%intention%of%this%paragraph%is%to%provide%an%energy%reserve%as%a%safety%buffer%for% delays%to%landing.%The%UA%is%battery%operated% and%the%maximum%duration%of%flight%from%a%single%battery% charge%is%18%minutes%with%a%20%%reserve.%Since%the%aircraft%will%never%fly%more%than%3⁄4%NM%from%the% point%of%intended%landing,%a%full%battery%charge%at%launch%will%ensure%that%we%meet%the%reserve%en ergy% requirement%of%this%paragraph.%We%request%an%exemption%to%the%word%"fuel"%and%ask%for%an%equivalent% interpretation%with%the%word%"energy".

14%CFR%Subpart%E%(91.401%

F 91.417)%

F Maintenance,%Preventive%Maintenance,%Alterations%%%% The%regulation%provi des%that%the%operator%is%primarily%responsible%for%maintaining%the%aircraft%in%an% airworthy%condition,%including%compliance%with%part%39%and%43.%Paragraphs%91.407%and%91.409%require% that%the%aircraft%be%"approved%for%return%to%service%by%a%person%authorize d%under%43.7"%after% maintenance%and%inspection.%%%% It%is%our%intention%that%the%PIC%perform%maintenance%and%inspection%of%the%aircraft%and%"be%authorized% to%approve%the%aircraft%for%return%to%service."%As%provided%in%the%Pre

F Flight%Checklist%in%Appendix% A,%the% PIC%will%ensure%that%the%aircraft%is%in%an%airworthy%condition%prior%to%every%flight%and%in%addition%conduct% detailed%inspections%after%every%two%hours%of%flight.%Maintenance%performed%by%the%PIC%is%limited%to% repairing%small%cracks,%replacing%a%pro peller,%checking%electrical%connections%and%updating%software%and% firmware%for%the%on

F board%computer.%All%other%maintenance%will%be%performed%by%the%manufacturer%or% their%designated%repair%facility.%The%PIC%will%document%work%performed%in%accordance%with%9 1.417.%We% feel%that%due%to%the%size,%construction,%and%simplicity%of%the%aircraft,%the%PIC%can%ensure%an%equivalent% level%of%safety. 8900.227%Paragraph%16(c)(4)%PIC%Medical.%and%Paragraph%16(e)(1)%Observer%Medical.%%%% This%policy%provides%that%both%the%P IC%and%VO%must%have%a%valid%FAA%second

F class%medical%certificate% issued%under%part%67%in%order%to%perform%as%a%pilot%or%observer.%The%UA%maximum%gross%weight%is%6.5% pounds,%it%is%constructed%of%carbon%fiber%and%plastic%and%the%PIC%is%not%on%board.%Both%the PIC%and%the%VO% are%required%to%be%in%VLOS.%Given%the%unlikely%event%that%both%the%PIC%and%VO%become%medically% incapacitated%while%the%aircraft%is%in%flight,%the%UA%will%return%autonomously%to%the%site%of%launching%and% land%without%crew%intervention.%%%% Therefore,%requiring%the%PIC%and%VO%to%meet%the%same%medical%requirements%as%a%commercial%pilot% carrying%passengers%in%a%large%aircraft%is%an%unnecessary%burden.%%%% We%propose%that%the%minimum%medical%requirements%for%the%PIC%and%VO%be%vision%corrected%t o%20/20% and%a%valid,%state%issued%driver's%license.%The%20/20%vision%requirement%will%ensure%that%the%PIC%and%VO% can%see%and%avoid%air%traffic;%a%licensed%driver%is%medically%qualified%to%operate%a%much%larger%vehicle.
APPENDIX%A%

– FLIGHT%MANUAL

FLIGHT% RESTRICTIONS

a) No%flight%will%be%made%with%a%UA%Gross%weight%exceeding%55%pounds;b) All%operations%must%occur%in%FAA%Class%G%airspace%at%no%more%than%400'%AGL,%at%an%airspeed%of no%more%than%50%knots%and%no%further%than%3/4%NM%from%the%PIC; c) All%opera tions%must%utilize%a%visual%observer%(VO).%The%VO%and%PIC%must%be%able%to communicate%verbally%at%all%times%during%a%flight%operation; d) Operations%will%be%restricted%to%flights%over%property%with%the%permission%of%the%property owner;%e)%The%PIC%must%have accumulated%and%logged,%in%a%manner%consistent%with%14%CFR%§% 61.51%(b),%a%minimum%of%100%flight%cycles%and%25%hours%of%total%time%as%a%UA%rotorcraft%pilot%and% at%least%ten%hours%logged%as%a%UA%pilot%with%a%similar%UA%type; f) All%required%permits%will%be% obtained%from%state%and%local%government%prior%to%operation;%g) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%over%densely%populated%areas; h) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%at%air%shows; i) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%over%any%open

F air%assembly%of%people; j) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%over%heavily%trafficked%roads; k) The%ME%System%will%not%be%operated%within%5%NM%of%an%airport%or%heliport; l) Operations%will%be%restricted%to%day%only%and%weather%conditions%equivalent%to%VFR; m) The%PIC%will%brief% the%VO%and%property%owner%about%the%operation%and%risk%before%the%firs t flight%at%each%new%location; n) No%flight%may%be%made%without%a%successful%Pre

F Flight%Inspection%by%the%PIC%before%each operation%to%ascertain%that%the%UA%is%in%a%condition%safe%for%fl ight.

PREFLIGHT%CHECKLIST

1. Remote%controller,%aircraft%battery,%and%mobile%device%are%fully%charged. 2. Propellers%are%mounted%correctly%and%firmly.
3. Micro

F SD%card%has%been%inserted%if%necessary. 4. Gimbal%is%functioning%as%normal.
5. Motors%can%star t%and%are%functioning%as%normal. 6. DJI%Pilot%app%connected%to%the%aircraft.

TO%REGAIN%CONTROL%AFTER%LOST%RADIO%CONTACT%%%% If%radio%contact%is%lost%and%not%restored%within%3%seconds,%an%automatic%Return%to%Home%feature%is% activated%and%will%bring%the% UAV%back%to%the%PIC.