1 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

Nathan Purdy FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE

REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERA L REGULATIONS

SECTION 21, SUBPART H; §45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2),

91.103 (b), 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.203 (a) & (b), 91.405(a),

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

CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF UNMAN NED AIRCRAFT

SYSTEMS: DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, DJI

Spreading Wings S1000+

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE

FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Submitted, Novembe r 21

, 2015

Nathan Purdy

390 Purdy Dr.

Eureka, MT 59917

Tel: (406) 291

- 1527

npurdy13@hotmail.com2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 3

OVERVIEW 4

INTRODUCTION AND INTER ESTS 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 NATHAN PURDY SEEKS

EXEMPTION 7

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF NATHAN P URDY SEEKS AND THE REASON NATHAN

PURDY SEEKS THE RELIEF 8

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING NATHAN PURDY ’S REQUEST WOULD BE IN

THE PUBLIC INTEREST 11

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY

AFFECT SAFETY 13

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER. 20

CONCLUSION 20

EXHIBITS 223 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 Certificat e	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

SO Safe ty	Observer

SOP Standard	Operating	Procedures

UA Unmanned	Aircraft

UAS Unmanned	Aircraft	System

VFR Visual	Flight	Rules

VLOS Visual	Line	of	Site

VMC Visual	Meteorological	Conditions	VTOL	Vertical	Takeoff	and	Landing4 OVERVIEW

Nathan Pu rdy seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H;

§45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103 (b), 91.109, 91.119 , 91.121

, 91.151(b), 91.203 (a) & (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to

operat e an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization

and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Nathan Purdy to operate an

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

and pho tography of agricultural lands, architecture and construction, golf courses, real estate,

special events, landscape s, oil and gas platforms, mines , dam inspections, power line

inspection, utility inspections and wind farm tower and blade inspections within the

United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Nathan Purdy will deliver to its clients, high quality digital content for use in their

commercial, personal, and non

- profit multimedia projects. Nathan Purdy provides high

quality images t o companies such as news providers , real estate sales and development

companies, construction companies , waterway survey and management companies or entities

, golf courses, land planning entities or companies , mapping companies, oil and gas companies,

mini ng companies , utility and wind farm companies or entities

.

Nathan Purdy has over 2 years recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of aerial video

and photography. Nathan Purdy is a private pilot, Medi cal Doctors and UA enthusiast. My

objective is to provide high quality aerial video and photography for projects such as:

• Inspection of wind turbine blades and towers as to decrease man hours at

high altitudes in a highly dangerous environments

• Search and rescue of missing persons

• Edited videos to suppl ement commercial and residential real estate listings

• Aerial event filming and photography to promote travel, tourism and weddings

• Agricultural surveys and environmental monitoring

• Mine, gas and oil rig inspections

• Aerial photography for landscape archite cts and construction companies

• Aerial mapping for road and waterway engineering

• Safe and effective power line inspections

• High quality and life saving Dam and bridge inspections

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1

, DJI F550

Flamewheel, DJI Spreading Wings S1000+

Nathan Purdy seeks an exemption to operate multiple DJI Systems UAVs for compensation or

hire within the National Airspace System ( NAS)

.5 The DJI Phantom 3(Phantom) is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft

(UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems.

The Phantom is an electric powered rotary wing UAS that is capable of transmitting live

airborne video images and location information to a Ground Contro l Station (GCS). The

Inspire stores the photographs and data on board and makes them available for download

after completion of the flight. The Phantom 3 is 23 in x 23 in x 8 in and weighs 2.8 pounds,

well under the 55 lbs. mandated in the FMRA. The Phanto m 3 can conduct hovering flight

and has a maximum cruising speed of 31 knots. It is battery powered, has a fli ght endurance

of no more than 23 minutes and can operate in temperatures ranging from

- 10 ° to 40° C. The

Phantom 3 ’ s omni

- direct ional antenna has a range of 2 km and operates in the 2.420

– 2.483

GHz frequency range.

The DJI Inspire 1 (Inspire) is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft

(UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems.

The Inspire is an electric powered rotary wing UAS that is capable of transmitting live

airborne video images and location information to a Ground Control Station (GCS). The

Inspire stores the photographs and data on board and makes them available for download

after completion of the flight. The Inspire 1 is 22 in x 22 in x 8 in and weighs 6.4 pounds,

well under the 55 lbs. mandated in the FMRA. The Inspire can conduct hovering flight and

has a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots. It is battery powered, has a fl ight endurance of no

more than 22 minutes and can operate in temperatures ranging from 0° to 40° C. The

Inspire’s omni

- directional antenna has a range of 2.1 km and operates in the 2.420

– 2.483

GHz frequency range.

The DJI F550 Flamewheel is a 6

- propelle r multirotor vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) capable of transmitting live airborne video images and telemetry

information to a Ground Control Station (GCS) and utilizes NAZA

- M V2 Flight Controller

for GPS navigation. The F550’s t otal weight with maximum allowable payload is 6.5lbs and

measures 21.65” wide and 10.5” tall with landing gear. The F550 maximum airspeed is

30kts. A Futaba T8FG 14

- Channel Radio Control System operating at 2.4 GHz controls the

DJI F550 UAS

.

The DJI Sprea ding Wings S1000+ is a 8

- propeller multirotor vertical takeoff and landing

(VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) capable of transmitting live airborne video images and

telemetry information to a Ground Control Station (GCS) and utilizes NAZA

- M V2 Flight

Controller for GPS navigation. The Spread Wings total weight with maximum allowable

payload is 24lbs and measures 41 ” wide and 18 ” tall with landing gear. The Spreading

Wings maximum airspeed is 30kts. A Futaba 14SG 14

- Channel Radio Control System

operating at 2.4 G Hz controls the DJI Spreading Wings UAS

.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, Nathan Purdy

, 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 f or Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems

, hereby petitions the Administrator to6 commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+, in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption

from the requ irements of 14 C.F.R.

§45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 9 1.9(b)(2), 91.103 (b), 91.109, 91.119, and 91.203 (a) & (b).

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

unmanned aircraft and their operation, Nathan Pur dy’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+, UASs meets the

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

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

Accordingly, Nathan Purdy 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.

Natha n Purdy submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety

will be ensured. Nathan Purdy will use experienced 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 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+ Instruction and Maintenance Manuals). Furthermore, Nathan

Purdy will docu ment and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS.

Nathan Purdy seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness

, because the DJI Phantom 3, DJI I nspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21,

Subpart H. As such, Nathan Purdy submits th at he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS are in an airworthy

condi tion, prior to every flight by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the

operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamew heel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Instruction Manuals), and that the

aircrafts are in a condition for safe flight.

Nathan Purdy also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled

Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI F5 50 UA will not have a typical barometric

altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI F550 UA will

be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio

communications telemetry data link, which dow nlinks from the UA to the GCS for active

monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Nathan Purdy ’s

operation of the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI F550 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400

feet AGL, will ensure a level of sa fety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Nathan Purdy seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b),

entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Nathan Purdy submits that safety will

not be affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI F550 UA during daylight hours in7 visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough

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

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

minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81Nathan Purdy

, 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:

Nathan Purdy

390 Purdy Dr.

Eureka, MT 59917

Tel: (406) 291

- 1527

npurdy13@hotmail.com



### B. The Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R. From Which Nathan Purdy

See ks Exemption

1. Nathan Purdy seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 21 Subpart

H and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness

14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for

procurement of necessary airworthiness certif icates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1).

The size, weight and enclosed operational area of Nathan Purdy ’s UASs permit

exemption from Part 21 because Nathan Purdy ’s UASs meet an equivalent level of

safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt

aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. §

44701(f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the

FAA to exempt UASs from the airworthiness certificate require ment in consideration

of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and

dense populations. Nathan Purdy ’s UASs meet or exceed each of the elements.

14 C.F.R. §91.9(b)(2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircr aft. As there are no

pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UASs, this Regulation is inapplicable. An

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual at the flight

operations center. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in

Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602,

10700 and 32827.

14 C.F.R. §91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as Nathan

Purdy ’s UASs utili ze electronic global positioning system s and internal

gyroscopes to provide spatial coordination.8 14 C.F.R. §§91.203(a) and (b) provide for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications

and registrations. Similar to, 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2), given the size and configuration, the

UAS has no ability to carry certificate and registration documents on the aircraft.

There is no room, capacity, or pilot on board to adequately carry such documents. An

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents; to the extent

they are applicable to the UAS, at the ground control point where pilot has immediate

access to them.



### C. Extent of Relief of the Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. and Reason

From Which Nathan Purdy Seeks Relief

2. Extent Of Relief Nathan Purdy Seeks And The Reason Nathan Purdy Se eks

Relief From 14 C.F.R. 45.23: Marking of the Aircraft.

Applicable FARs requires aircraft to be marked according to certain specifications.

Nathan Purdy ’s UASs are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not have a

cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases.

Further, two

- inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft. Regardless,

Nathan Purdy will mark its UASs in the largest possible lettering by placing the

word "EXPERIMENTAL" on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29(f) so

that the pilot, camera operator, spotter and others working with the UAS will see

the markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation

through Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

3. Extent Of Relief N athan Purdy Seeks And The Reason Nathan Purdy Seeks

Relief From Section 61.113(a) and (b): Private pilot privileges and limitations:

Pilot in command.

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

Pilot in comman d , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a sport

pilot certificate or higher level certificate, as well as a FAA airman medical certificate or

a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a

t erritory, a possession, or the Federal government , 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 6 1.113(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 pas sengers or property for

compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully below, Nathan Purdy submits that an equivalent level of safety

will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJ I Spreading Wings 1000+, UAS unless that PIC

has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is9 able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS in a manner co nsistent 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, Nathan Purdy submits that all fligh ts of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS, conducted by the PIC

pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Nathan Purdy ; and (2) will

not carry passengers or property for compensat ion or hire.

4. Extent Of Relief Nathan Purdy Seeks And The Reason Nathan Purdy 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 Nathan Purdy to determine that the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire

1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs are in airworthy

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

operating documents (i.e., the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Maintenance Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

Instruction Manual).

Nathan Purdy seeks the requested relief because the DJI P hantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs do not require an

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

Nathan Purdy will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F55 0 Flamewheel,

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs are in airworthy condition based upon its

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

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

Instruct ion 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.

5. Extent Of Relief Nathan Purdy Seeks And The Reason Nathan Purdy Seeks

Relief From Section 91.1 03: Preflight Action.

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to

insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be

provided for the aircraft, an exemption will be needed. An equ ivalent level of safety

will be provided as set forth in the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Instruction Manual. Additionally, the

PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requir ements,

landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight.

6. Extent Of Relief Nathan Purdy Seeks And The Reason Nathan Purdy Seeks

Relief From Section 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes.10 14 C.F.R. §91.119 prescribes safe a ltitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows

helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. Nathan Purdy ’ s UASs

will not operate at an altitude greater than 400 feet above ground level. Given the size,

weight, maneuverabili ty and speed of Nathan Purdy ’s UASs, an equivalent level of

safety will be achieved.

7. Extent Of Relief Nathan Purdy Seeks And The Reason Nathan Purdy 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 Phantom 3,

DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs during

daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual fli ght 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.

Nathan Purdy seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section

91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1,

DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS will severely constrain the

practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Nathan Purdy

proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS, the DJI

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewh eel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

operating documents, and Nathan Purdy ’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that

Nathan Purdy will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 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 afte r that for at least 4.5 minutes.

8. Extent Of Relief Nathan Purdy Seeks And The Reason Nathan Purdy Relief

From Sections 14 C.F.R. §§91.405 (a); 407(a)(1); 409(a)(2); 417(a) and (b):

Maintenance Inspections.

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, Nathan Purdy requests relief from

these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs does not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth

more fully below, the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation

without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Na than Purdy will use trained

technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs

using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating

documents (i.e., the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flam ewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+ Maintenance Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI11 Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Nathan Purdy will document and maintain all

maintenanc e records for the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS.



## B. The Reasons Why Granting Nathan Purdy Request Would Be

In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As

A Whole.

Granting the pres ent Petition will further the public interest by allowing Nathan Purdy to

safely, efficiently, and economically conduct aerial video and photography of agricultural

lands, architecture and construction, golf courses, real estate, special events, landscapes , oil and

gas platforms, mines, dam inspections, power line inspection, utility inspections and wind

farm tower and blade inspections within the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading W ings 1000+ UASs will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution,

and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Nathan Purdy ’s

proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading W ings 1000+ UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

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

The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UASs 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 Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel,

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in

the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and

property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by r educing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS,

congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced.

The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UASs do not require an ai rport 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 phase s of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UASs.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Fl amewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will12 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

us ing battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs produce no air pollution, and is

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

interna l combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and

photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation

fuel. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading

Wings 1000+ UASs

, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also

eliminates noise pollution, as the UASs are propelled by battery powered electric

motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Fla mewheel, and DJI Spreading

Wings 1000+ 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 reduce d or completely

eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft,

the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UASs (weighing approximately 6.5 pounds maximum gross weights with a

l ength and width between 17.3 inches and 21 inches, 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 a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ is also an economical alternative to

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

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

UASs will allow United States based individuals , like Nathan Purdy

, to remain

competitive and contribute to the growth of the U.S

. economy.

Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection

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

operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to re main

competitive.

Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs is one such technology that not only allows

companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but pr ovides such

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

operating the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading

Wings 1000+ UASs, individuals such as Nathan Purdy

, can remain competitive and13 profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors,

which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial

performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspi re 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs, provides a

stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal

tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to

remain comp etitive both in the United States and abroad.

4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

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

decades, Nathan Purdy ’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Fl amewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs will not implicate any

privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel,

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs will be operated only in compliance with the

conditions set forth in any exemption granted under this petition.



## 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 Nathan	Purdy Seeks	Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Will Meet The Conditions Of The FAA

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

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operati ng area associated with

the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Nathan Purdy ’s operation of the DJI Phantom

3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs meet

the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworth iness certificate

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

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate withou t airworthiness

certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a

hazard to users of the NAS o r the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national

security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

(a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and

not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 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 s ection 334 of this

Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the

determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a

minimum

--14 (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their

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

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

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

threat to national security; and

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

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States

Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified

under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this

section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national

airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of

such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, Nathan Purdy submits that the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs can operate safely in the NAS

pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by:

(a) the characteristics of the DJI	P hantom	3,	DJI Inspire 1,	DJI	F550	Flamewheel,

and	DJI	Spreading	Wings	1000+ UAS;

(b) the pilot certification requirement; and

(c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wi ngs 1000+ UAS Demonstrate Its Safe

Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire and DJI F550 Flamewheel UAS does not create a hazard to users of

the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its

size, weight, speed, and operationa l capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UAS.

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UAS i s set forth by the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1,

DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

specifications and data sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

ii. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel,

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS Auton omous Flight And

Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined

Operational Area.

The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI15 Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS may be operated in both manual and

fully autonomous flight modes. A comp lete description of the flight

and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS is provided in the

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+ User Manua l, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iii. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS Are Designed For Automatic Return

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

Or Navigation.

When the Control Li nk is lost, the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UA will remain

stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading

Wing s 1000+ do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA

will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UA will return to the

home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the

takeoff position and shutdown.

A complete descript ion of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom

3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings

1000+ UAS are set forth in the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ User Manual,

attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iv. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ GCS And Its

Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading

Wings 1000+ GCS and flight control software is provided in the DJI

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading

Wings 1000+ User Manual. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ User Manual is

attached hereto as Exhibit B.

b. Flight Operations Of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs Are Limited To The Line

Of Sight With a Camera Operator and Safety Observer.

Nathan Purdy wil l fly LOS in daytim e hours only, staff each flight with a remote

control pilot, camera operator and a spotter/Safety Observer (SO) with communications

allowing real time communication among them.16 c. Flights Of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spre ading Wings 1000+ UAS Will Be

Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, proposes to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3,

DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS for the

special purpos e 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 aircraft described in the operati ng documents, rotorcraft UASs

weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will

require a new petiti on or a petition to amend this grant.

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

operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicate d airspeed exceeding 87

knots (100 miles per hour). In no case will the UA be operated at

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed

recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet

above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedu res specified in the

operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC.

All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

5. The 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.

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

(SO) is not permitted.

7. 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 for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that

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

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

with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based

obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other

instruments.17 The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible

during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon

request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations

contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the

operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of

exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator

must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The

operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s

responsibility to track such revisions and present u pdated and revised

documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also

present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or

amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the

exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of

exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted

if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operati ng documents.

9. 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 nece ssary 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.

10. A ny 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.

11. 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.

12. The operator must follow t he UAS manufacturer’s

aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life

limit requirements.

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

keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents.

M aintenance, 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 t o service.

14. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all

manufacturer Safety Bulletins.18 15. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the

corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

T he operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the

operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely

operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be

operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels,

vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a

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

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

exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during

dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are

considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with

appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. §

91.119.

15.1. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, and all

operations must be conducted under visual meteorol ogical conditions

(VMC).

16. 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 co nducted 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.

17. The PIC will hold either an airline transport, commercial, private,

recreat ional, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC will 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 wil l 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.

18. 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.

19. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return

to a pre

- determined location within the planned operating area and land or

be recovered in accordance with the operating document s.

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

emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.19 21. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering

wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough powe r to fly at normal

cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25%

battery power remaining.

22. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for

operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal

Communicatio ns Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government

oversight agency requirements.

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

aviation operations and activities at all times.

24. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving d evice or

vehicle.

25. 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 pr esent 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 haz ard to those

persons per § 91.119(a).

26. 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 representat ive will be obtained for each flight to be

conducted.

27. 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 O ffice

(AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).20 

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

The	Rules	From	Which Nathan	Purdy Seeks Exemption:

Nathan Purdy seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.101(e)(4)

and (5), 61.315(a), 61.23(a), 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).

This exemption will permit Nathan Purdy to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft

System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain

areas of the United States.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Nathan Purdy 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 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs commercially, without an

airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of 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 Nathan Purdy to safely,

efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs commercially within the NAS.

In accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization an

Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Nathan Purdy respectfully requests that the

Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R

Sections 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.315(a), 61.23(a), 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

Nathan Purdy to operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI

Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video

and photography over areas of the United States.

Dated: November 21, 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Nathan Purdy MD, MH21 Blank	Page22 EXHIBIT

– A

(Data and Spec Sheet)

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+23 Phantom 3 Professional 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 Positionin g 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

• B racketed 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

• 2.7K: 2704 x1520p 24/25/30 (29.97)24 • FHD: 19 20x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

• HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Supported SD Card Types

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°C25 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

50 cm

- 300 cm

Operating Range

50 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 Out put 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 Voltag e

17.4 V

Rated Power

Phantom 3 Professional

• 100 W

Phantom 3 Advanced

• 57 W

Intelligent Flight Battery Capacity

4480 mAh

Voltage

15.2 V26 Battery Type

LiPo 4S

Energy

68 Wh

Net Weight

365 g

Max Flight Time

Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature

- 10°C t o 40°C

Max Charging Power

100 W

App / Live View Mobile App

DJI GO

EIRP

100mW

Power Spectral Density

6.9mW/MHz

Live View Working Frequency

2.4GHz ISM

Live View Quality

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

Latency

220ms (depending on con ditions 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, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi

- Fi

+ Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi

- Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

• Android: Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend

Mate7, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 EXPERIA, MI 3, MI PAD

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues.

Inspire 1 Aircraft Model

T600

Weight (Battery Included)

2935 g

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizo ntal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s27 Max Tilt Angle

35°

Max Ascent Speed

5 m/s

Max Descent Speed

4 m/s

Max Speed

22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Flight Altitude

4500 m

Max Wind Speed Resistance

10 m/s

Max Flight Time

Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model

DJI 3510

Propeller Model

DJI 1345

Indoor Hovering

Enabled by default

Operating Temperature Range

- 10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance

559 to 581 mm

Dimensions

438x451x301 mm

Power Spectral Density

9.06mW/MHz

Gimbal Model

ZENMUSE X3

Operatin g Current

Station: 750 mA

Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range

±0.03°

Mounting

Detachable

Controllable Range

Pitch:

- 90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Mechanical Range

Pitch:

- 125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Camera Name

X3

Model

FC35028 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 bracket ed 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

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

- HDMI29 Power Supply

Built

- in battery

Charging

DJI charger

Dual User Capability

Host

- and

- Slave connection

Mobile Device Ho lder

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 L iPo 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

570 g

Operating Temperatur e 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 W30 Battery (Optional) Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB48

Capacity

570 0 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 Cha rging 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 GO App Mobile Device System Requirements

iOS 8.0 or l ater, 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 2, iPad mini 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi

- Fi +

Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi

- Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus.

* Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7,

Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 EXPERIA , MI 3, MI PAD

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues.

Flame Wheel F550 Model

Flame Wheel 550 (F550)

Frame Weight

478g

Diagonal Wheelbase

550mm

Takeoff Weight

1200g ~ 2400g

Recommended Propeller31 10 × 3.8in ; 8 × 4.5in

Recommended Battery

3S~4S LiPo

Recommended Motor

22 × 12mm (Stator size)

Recommended ESC

15A OPTO

Spreading Wings S1000+ Aircraft

Frame Diagonal Wheelbase

1045mm

Frame Arm Length

386mm

Frame Arm Weight

(Including Motor, ESC, Propeller )

325g

Center Frame Diameter

337mm

Center Frame Weight (With Landing Gear Mounting Base, Servos)

1520g

Landing Gear Size

460mm(Length) × 511mm(Width) × 305mm(Height)

Motor Stator Size

41 × 14mm

KV

400rpm/V

Max Power

500W

Weight(With Cooling Fan)

158g

ESC Working Curr ent

40A

Working Voltage

6S LiPo

Signal Frequency

30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency

8KHz

Weight(With Radiators)

35g

Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R) Material

High strength performance engineered plastics

Size

15 × 5.2inch

Weight

13g32 Flight Parameters Takeoff Weight

6.0Kg ~ 11.0Kg

Total Weight

4.4Kg

Power Battery

LiPo (6S,10000mAh~20000mAh,15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption

4000W

Hover Power Consumption

1500W (@9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Hover Time

15min (@15000mAh & 9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Working Environment Temperatur e

- 10 °C ~ +40 °C

Gain Value Settings For A2 Flight Controller

Basic: Roll 120%, Pitch 120%, Yaw 120%

Attitude: Roll 170%, Pitch 170%, Vertical 120%

For WooKong

- M Flight Controller

Basic: Roll 130%, Pitch 130%, Yaw 120%

Attitude: Roll 180%, Pitch 180%, Ve rtical 120%33 EXHIBIT

– B

(User Manual)

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

DJI Phantom 3

http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Profess ional_User_Manual_v1.4_e

n_0915.zip

DJI Inspire 1

http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.4_en.zip

DJI F550 Flamewheel

http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/flamewheel/en/F550_User_Manual_v1.8_en.zip

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/s1000_plus/en/S1000_Plus_User_Manual_v1.2_en.zip34 EXHIBIT

– C

(Maintenance Manual)

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 10 00+35 

# Maintenance Manual



# DJI Phantom 3

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety,

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued

reliability.

I. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop

using it and discharge th e battery to 10% or below

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to

ensure that the pins ar e clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious

erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the

center plate, if the cables a re worn, contact DJI to

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that al l battery cells

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You

can also check t he battery cell warning history. If any

warning are reported, contact DJI.

II. Checking the Transformation System

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm

that the connection points are still in good condition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJ I Support

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD

- 40 spray

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation,

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the

servomotors w orn. 4. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws and

bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the

bearings.

5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, dents,

or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support

to arra nge repairs.

III. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect

flight safety, consult with DJI Support.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear.

Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the

same tilt angle.

IV. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the propell ers and start the motors. Listen

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace

the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact

DJI Support to order replacement motors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor base

are tight and the plastic components around the motors

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and

contact DJI to rep air any broken plastic components.36 V. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending,

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft,

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 m eter away from

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VI. Checking the Control and Video Tra nsmission System

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace

if necessary. VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

1. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work after

initializati on, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or

connector on the gimbal.

2. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace the quick

- mount

connector.

3. Check the cont act pins on the quick

- mount connector board, if

there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins are

worn out it should be replaced.

4. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its

stabilizing performance deteriorat es, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

5. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is detected,

gently clean the lens.

IX. Checking the Vision Positioning System

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is detected,

gently clean the lens.

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the sensors.

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely installed

on the aircraft.

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold the aircraft

1

- 2 meters above a surface with rich patterns, under good lighting

conditions. Change

the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller and check the

DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an altitude value and indicates

that P

- OPTI mode is active, the Vision Positioning System should

function normally.37 

# Maintenance Manual



# DJI Inspire 1

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety,

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued

reliability.

II. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop

using it and disch arge the battery to 10% or below

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal batter y power connectors for

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious

erosion, send the battery in for r epairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the

center plate, if the c ables are worn, contact DJI to

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any

warning are reported, contact DJI.

III. Checking the Transformation System

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm

that the connection points are still in good condition.

2. Check the lead screws and con tact DJI Support

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD

- 40 spray

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation,

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the

servom otors worn. 6. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws and

bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the

bearings.

7. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, dents,

or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support

to arrange repairs.

IV. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect

flight safety, consult with DJI Support.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear.

Remove any ob stacles (such as tapes with conductive

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the

same tilt angle.

V. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace

the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact

DJI Support to order replacement motors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor base

are tight and the plastic components around the motors

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and

contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.38 VI. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending,

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft,

and place it on the ground. St and 1 meter away from

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VII. Checking the Control and Vi deo Transmission System

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace

if necessary. VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

6. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work after

initi alization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or

connector on the gimbal.

7. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace the quick

- mount

connector.

8. Check t he contact pins on the quick

- mount connector board, if

there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins are

worn out it should be replaced.

9. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its

stabilizing performance det eriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

10. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is

detected, gently clean the lens.

X. Checking the Vision Positioning System

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is detected,

gently clean the lens.

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the sensors.

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely installed

on the aircraft.

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold the aircraft

1

- 2 meters above a surface with rich pat terns, under good lighting

conditions. Change

the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller and check the

DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an altitude value and indicates

that P

- OPTI mode is active, the Vision Positioning System should

function norm ally.39 

# Maintenance Manual



# DJI F550 Flamewheel

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety,

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

fl ight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued

reliability.

III. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop

using it and dischar ge the battery to 10% or below

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to

ensure that the pi ns are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious

erosion, send the battery in for rep airs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the

center plate, if the cab les are worn, contact DJI to

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm th at all battery cells

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You

can also ch eck the battery cell warning history. If any

warning are reported, contact DJI.

IV. Checking the Transformation System

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm

that the connection points are still in good condition.

2. Check the lead screws and conta ct DJI Support

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD

- 40 spray

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation,

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the

servomot ors worn. 8. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws and

bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the

bearings.

9. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, dents,

or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support

to arrange repairs.

V. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect

flight safety, consult with DJI Support.

3. C heck the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear.

Remove any obst acles (such as tapes with conductive

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the

same tilt angle.

VI. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the pr opellers and start the motors. Listen

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace

the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully

examine the edge of the rotor and co nfirm that the shaft is

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap

between the motor and m otor base is even. If not contact

DJI Support to order replacement motors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor base

are tight and the plastic components around the motors

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and

contact DJI t o repair any broken plastic components.40 VII. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending,

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft,

and place it on the ground. Stan d 1 meter away from

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VIII. Checking the Control and Vide o Transmission

System

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace

if necessary. VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

11. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work

after initial ization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or

connector on the gimbal.

12. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace the quick

- mount

connector.

13. Check the contact pins on the quick

- mount connector board,

if there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins

are worn out it should be replaced.

14. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its

stabilizing performance deter iorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

15. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is

detected, gently clean the lens.41 

# Maintenance Manual 

# DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal per formance and to ensure flight safety,

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued

reliability.

IV. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of

san dpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors

and should not be bent.

5. Check the e lectrodes on the battery. If they appear

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious

erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are

secure. Th is prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level

when the battery is fully charged. If all cell s maintain

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any

warning are reported, contact DJI.

V. Checking the Transformation System

1. Check t he servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm

that the connection points are still in good condition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD

- 40 spray

if they sho w signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation,

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the

servomotors worn. 10. After the landing gear rises, check the lead

screws and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean

and grease the bearings.

11. Check the lead screws. If there is any

scratches, dents, or plastic particles underneath them,

contact DJI Support to arrange repairs.

VI. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect

flight safety, consult with DJI Support.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are

loose, secure them with 5 02 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear.

Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the

same tilt angle.

VII. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace

the motors. This may be a si gn that the bearings have

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact

DJI Support to order replacement motors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor b ase

are tight and the plastic components around the motors

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and

contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.42 VIII. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending,

breakage o r cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft,

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

IX. Checking the Control and Video Transmission System

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, repla ce

if necessary. VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

16. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work

after initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or

connector on the gimbal.

17. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace the quick

- mount

connector.

18. Check the contact pins on the quick

- mount connector board,

if there is any dirt, rub it clean w ith an eraser. If any contact pins

are worn out it should be replaced.

19. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its

stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

20. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is

detected, gently clean the lens.43 EXHIBIT

– D

(Maintenance Log)