# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, I D. -Section 333 Exemption Petition

To:

August 11, 2015

US Department of Transportation

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Room w12-140

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# From:

Mark W Horton

Raptor Air

8683 W Park Loop

Rathdrum, ID

83858

208-704-9749

E-mail: RaptorAir1@yahoo.com



# Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations

from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b), 14C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.F. 61.113(a)&(d); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b);

91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2);

91.417(a)&(b)



# Dear Sir or Madam,

I, Mark W Horton, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and

the procedure contained within 14 

# C.F.R. 11, 

# to request that I, 

# Mark WHorton, an owner,

operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations

("FARs"), so that I, Mark WHorton, may operate my small ultralight weight unmanned aircraft

system ("sUAS"), commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration

("FAA").

# Mark W Horton, raptor Air, Rathdrum, 10. -Section 333 Exemption Petition

As described herein I, Mark W Horton, owner and operator of Raptor Air. Raptor Air is a three

part company. 1) Doing aerial photography for, (on behalf of), real estate companies, 2)

working directly with, (assisting), local, state, and, (regionally based) federal agencies, (police,

fire departments, US Forestry Service, Federal Department of Agriculture, etc.), 3) (using DJI's

developer oriented multi rotor units), custom building sUAS units on a one at a time basis, (then

helping customers to get their FAA permits, with some basic flight training included).

I have registered my companies name with the Idaho Secretary of State's office, ("Certificate of

Assumed Business Name", document# D179759). I have registered my company with the

Federal Internal Revenue Service with an Employer Identification Number ("EIN"), (27-

2126463).

I am an experienced radio control aircraft modeler. I started building models at age six. I began

radio control models at age thirteen. Consequently, I have fifty one years of radio control model

airplane building and flying. I have eight years of working with large radio control model

helicopters.

I received training as a FAA airframe and power plant mechanic, r'A&P"), at East Coast Aero

Technical School in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Graduating in May of 1973. I have twelve

years of experience working for the General Electric Company in Lynn, Massachusetts ("Turbo

town USA"). Five years in jet engine production, and seven years in research and development

jet engine test. Primarily military aircraft engines.

I have taken training as a student pilot in single engine aircraft, and, gliders.

I have a DJI Phantom 3 professional model- quad rotor, with infrared function on the camera,

as well as digital video, and still pictures. This is the unit that I will use for aerial photography

and assisting public agencies, following FAA approval of exemption.

I live in northern Idaho's**"panhandle~~** 

# region. This is largely a rural area with large areas of

streams, rivers, lakes, heavily forested mountains. Of course there are some heavily populated

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, 10. -Section 333 Exemption Petition



# areas. As well as one medium sized airport and some small outlying airstrips. I have already

contacted the "county" airport, (Coeur D'Alene Airport, called "Pappy Boyington" field after

the WW2 marine corps ace pilot who grew up here). I informed them of my plans to fly sUAS

units commercially. I have made arrangements with them to inform them of when I am

airborne with a sUAS unit. I will always abide by FAA rules concerning flying distance from an

airport, as well as flying altitude, ("AGL"), (200 feet AGL), and having an observer 

# I partner to

be certain of avoiding obstacles, and being safe.

Because of my location, as well as real estate aerial photography, the sUAS will be used for

assisting police in mountain terrain, search and rescue operations, etc

.. Fire departments can

be assisted in many ways, but especially in assisting them in fighting wildfires, a major seasonal

problem in the "Inland Pacific Northwest". The infrared function of the camera can detect

differences in temperature even during an active fire. It can pick up human and animal heat

signatures even in an active building fire, thus helping a fire department to save lives.

My, Mark WHorton's, exemption request would permit safe operation of ultralight weight,

unmanned, (piloted by remote control), and comparatively inexpensive sUAS in tightly

controlled and limited airspace. Predetermined in areas away from general public, airports,

heliports, and, vehicular traffic, within property boundaries for individual homeowner real

estate listing videos 

# I photos, as well as in remote rural areas well away from populated areas.

Following the FAA's exemption approval I will file a "C.O.A." application to complete the

exemption permitting process.

Currently, lightweight, remote controlled UAS's, {model aircraft), are legally operated by

unmonitored amateur hobbyists, who follow "Academy of Model Aeronautics" safety rules, (at

least those who are members of the "AMA"), (and hopefully others as well). I am aware of

these rules and 

# will operate in a similar fashion.



# I have established active flight logs, pre -flight inspections, and safety inspections between

flights to insure safe operation of sUAS units.

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, 10.

- Section 333 Exemption Petition

Getting my, Mark w Horton's, request comports with the Secretary of Transportation's (FAA

Administrator's), responsibilities and authority to not only integrate UAS, and sUAS, operations

into the national airspace system, but to establish requirements for the safe operation of such

aircraft systems, (UAS), in the national airspace system, under section 333, of the Reform Act

specific to the use of UAS's for real 

# estate, and other purposes. Further I, Mark WHorton, will

conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise

established by the FAA.

For the reasons stated below I, Mark W Horton, respectfully request the grant of an exemption

allowing me to operate ultralight weight, remote controlled UAS's to enhance real estate listing

videos for homeowners who cannot afford expensive full size manned aircraft for the same

purpose, as well as assisting public agencies. Hence promoting local economic growth through

increased employment and increased tax base. Always with public safety in mind by keeping

heavier manned aircraft containing combustible fuel that poses potential public hazard to not

be used.



# The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations from Which Mark W

Horton Requests Exemption are:

14 C.F.R.21;

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b};

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)& (b)

14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.;

14 C.F.R. 407 (a) & 

# (1);

14 C.F.R. 409 (a) (2);

14 C.F.R. 417 (a) & (b)

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, 10. -Section 333 Exemption Petition

The Extent of Relief Mark W Horton Seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Reliet

I,Mark WHorton, submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.l. 95 331-

334 seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, Mark W Horton,

from contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other flight operations within the

national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil

unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public interest to do

so. My, Mark WHorton's, ultralight weight sUAS meets the definition of "small unmanned

aircraft" as defined in Section 331. Therefore the integration of my ultralight weight sUAS is

expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. I would like to operate my ultralight weight sUAS

prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules

governing such craft Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable information for formal

regulation that can be administered uniformly to all related sUAS aerial video and photography.

The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of sUAS's, and, UAS's, that may

operate safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed,

and overall capabilities of the sUAS, and, UAS; whether the sUAS, or, UAS, will be operated near

airports, or, heavily populated areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight.

112 P.L. 95 333(a). Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for me, Mark W Horton.

My sUAS utilizes four (4) counter rotating propellers for balance, control, and, stability. My

sUAS is equipped with GPS computerized knowledge of its location in "real time". It also has the

latest updates of software on board for signal loss- auto return to start point and auto landing

safety technology. Weighing less than five (5) pounds, (far below the maximum 55 pound

limit); including camera and gimbal.

I should also mention that I have applied for, and received, bids for business and liability

insurance from two different full size aircraft insurance companies who also handle sUAS, and,

UAS insurance. If I get FAA approval of the requested exemption, I will call them and begin

sUAS liability, and, business, insurance.

I, Mark WHorton, consider safety of great importance. As a trained "A&P" mechanic, I know

that if I make a mistake, someone could get seriously hurt, or killed. I 

# approach this "matter" in

the same fashion. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional quad rotor aircraft is designed to hover in

place with as little movement as possible, using digital GPS location. It can operate in winds up

to 25 

# mph. For safety sake, stability, and fear of possible financial loss, I 

# will not fly in winds

exceeding 15 mph. The Phantom 3 Pro is feature rich, including multiple safety features,

including, auto return home to start point and self- landing, additional sensors on the bottom of

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, 10. -Section 333 Exemption Petition

the "fuselage" that enable it to "know" its altitude above ground level, (AGL), and can be flown

safely inside a building. Depending on the thickness of the walls and roof of a building, the GPS

system can and does function inside a building. I can testify to this from my own experience in

flying the unit inside my home. It has programmable way points, and no fly zone firmware, to

name a few features. I am constantly on alert for full size manned aircraft and will land my sUAS

ASAP- safely. My sUAS is capable of both horizontal and vertical flight operations, and will be

flown only within line of sight of me, and, my assistant "spotter". I will always use an assistant

spotter for additional safety. We will always be in direct contact with each other. I understand

that I am "pilot In Charge", ("PIC"), and responsible for everything that happens with my sUAS,

(good or bad).

The unit uses four electric motors with on board batteries, rather than internal combustion

engines that require liquid fossil 

# I or chemical fuel to operate. Flights can last twenty three

minutes, but for safety, I will limit time in the air to about fifteen minutes. Per FAA, and COA

rules, (not having a standard pilots license), I will limit the altitude of my sUAS to a maximum of

two hundred feet above ground level, (AGL).

I, Mark WHorton, will always use a freshly charged battery with each flight as a safety

precaution. I do not operate my sUAS at or below manufacturers recommended minimum

charge levels for operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure

adequate communication between the radio control system, and, the sUAS, to eliminate

potential crashes, Joss of control, or any hazards. Reserve battery packs are at hand with every

flight, to insure replacement for sufficient safe levels of operation. I do not believe in taking any

risk that may cause a crash that could create a hazard to the public 

# I property 

# I manned

aircraft, and have no desire to lose an investment.

I, Mark w Horton, am extremely cautious when operating any radio controlled aircraft, and will

not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system, or the public. 112 P.L. 95 333 (b).

Given the small size, and, weight, of my sUAS, it falls well within Congress's contemplated

safety zone when it created the Reform Act, and the corresponding directive to integrate sUAS,

and UAS, into the national airspace system.



# How Mark w Horton's Request Will Benefit the Public as a Whole

Aerial photography and videography for real estate marketing has been around for a long time

through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. But, for small budget real estate

companies, and average homeowners, the expense of such aerial videography is cost

prohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors, or luxury homeowners can afford to

absorb such expenses. Hence depriving non-luxury homeowners, and lower budget Realtors

from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, ID. -Section 333 Exemption Petition

catastrophic crashes. My, Mark WHorton's sUAS poses no such threat since size and lack of

combustible fuel alleviates potential threats to the public.

Also, working with 

# I assisting, local, city, state, and regional federal agencies is a direct benefit

to the public. Assisting police in mountain terrain, doing search and rescue work, etc

.. Assisting

fire departments with active fires, on sight, saving lives and property, The Idaho "Panhandle"

has a great many ranches and farms. Using the infrared function, soil, and, irrigation studies can

be done. Possibly the Idaho department of Fish and Wildlife can use the sUAS for animal

population studies. The Forestry service can use the sUAS for fire danger 

# I smoke patrols,

currently done by full sizes manned aircraft, (a great cost savings). As well as assisting with

wildfires. If I can't do these activities myself, I can create a sUAS, or, UAS, for these agencies,

custom built to meet their needs.

Recently DJI created a special multi -rotor unit intended to be used as the basis for further

developing by companies like mine- Raptor Air. They even now have a new add on sensor set

that detects its proximity to other solid objects and, during flight, stops the unit from going any

further in that direction, and then works out a solution to go around the obstacle. This works

especially well inside a building. This new unit has a maximum flight time of forty five minutes.

Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public's best interest to integrate commercially

flown sUAS, and, UAS, units into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform

Act. Granting my, Mark W Horton's, exemption request opens possibilities to further the public

interest through academic 

# I visual awareness of the geographical benefits in and around the

"Pacific Inland Northwest".

The public's interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threats by permitting aerial

video/ photo capture, and other uses, through the use of sUAS's, and UAS's. Permitting me,

Mark W Horton, to immediately fly within national airspace furthers economic growth.

Granting my exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact for individuals

looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and geographical awareness.

Currently there is a political movement here in Rathdrum, in the Coeur 0' Alene, and Kootenai

County, area to improve economic growth through technology, and especially in "drones",

sUAS, UAS, development.

Reasons Why Mark W Horton's Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety Or How The

Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To The Existing Rule:

My, Mark WHorton's, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the

reasons stated, permitting me, Mark W Horton, to log more flight time in FAA controlled

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, 

# ID,

- Section 333 Exemption Petition

airspace, will allow me to contribute to the local innovation and implementation of new and

novel, as of yet, undeveloped, applications for sUAS, and, UAS units.

In addition I submit the following:

1) My sUAS weighs 1280 grams

2) I only operate my sUAS at 200 feet above ground level (AGL) or less, well within the

400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012.

And according to COA rules.

3) I wilt not operate this sUAS for more than twenty minutes at a time, leaving at least

a three minute safety margin.

4) I will always land my sUAS prior to the manufacturers recommended level of battery

power running too low to safely operate.

5) I pilot my sUAS by remote control, and by line of sight.

6) My sUAS has GPS as a safety flight feature. It has an automatic return to start point

and automatic landing under its own power upon Joss of signal from the r/c

transmitter.

7) I actively monitor flight data and other sources of information to constantly update

and enhance safety protocols.

8) I will only operate in reasonably safe environments that are strictly controlled, are

away from power Jines, elevated lights, airports, and actively populated areas;.

9) I always do preflight inspections.

10) I always obtain necessary permissions prior to operation.

11) I will always use a "spotter" to assist in safe flights

12) I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches, or,

potential danger.

My, Mark w Horton's, safety protocols provide a level of safety to, or, exceeding,

existing rules. It is important to note that without the integration of commercial

sUAS, and, UAS units into our national airspace system, full size manned aircraft are

the primary means of aerial video, and, photography for community awareness, real

estate, and various other aerial tasks. While their long term safety record has been

very good, (certainly not perfect), it is far safer to operate a battery powered sUAS,

or, UAS,.

1) First, the potential loss of life is diminished because sUAS's, and, UAS's carry

no people on board. And operate in specific areas away from large populations.

2) Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS, and thus the potential for fire or

explosions is greatly diminished.

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, I D. -Section 333 Exemption Petition

3) Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of sUAS units, allow it to be piloted away

from, and, avoid hazards quickly and safely.

4) lastly, given its small size, and, weight, even when close enough to capture amazing images,

my sUAs need not be so close to the objects they are focused on through the technology and

use of post editing software, allowing pan and zoom.

Accordingly, my sUAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization 

# I competency, and

will continue to operate at and above current safety levels.



# A summary that the FAA May Publish in the Federal Register

A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: airworthiness Certificates, Manuals, and the like.

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

procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR 91.203(a)(1). The

size, weight, and, operational area of my, Mark W Horton's, sUAS permits exemption from

part 21 because my sUAS meets, (and exceeds), 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 sUAS's, and,

UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration ofthe weight, size,

speed, maneuverability, and, proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My,

Mark WHorton's, current and projected sUAS's meet or exceed each ofthe elements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate.

As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this

regulation is inapplicable.

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. 

# As there are no on

board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the sUAS, this regulation is inapplicable. An

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety 

# I flight manual

delineating areas of where safety can be defined. The FAA has previously issued exemption

Nos.:8607,8737,8738,9299,9299A,9565,95658,10167,10167A,10602,10700,and

32827.

14 C.F.R. 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as my sUAS utilizes

electronic GPS systems with a barometric sensor.

14 C.F.R. 91.203(a)&(b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and

registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent



# level of safety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and

registrations by me, Mark W Horton.

# B. 14 C.F.R. 45.23: Marking of the Aircraft.

Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to certain

specifications. My sUAS is, 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 with dimensions smaller than minimal

lettering requirements. Regardless of that, I will mark the sUAS with the largest possible

lettering by placing the word "EXPERIMENTAL" on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R.

45.29(f) so that I, the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the sUAS, will see the

markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation through Exemption

Nos.: 8738, 10167, 10167A, and, 10700.

C. 14 C.F.R. 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations :"PIC" Pilot In Charge

Pursuant to 14 C. F.R. 61.113{a)&(b), private pilots are limited to non-commercial

operations. I, Mark W Horton, can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved by

current regulations, because my sUAS does not carry any pilots, or passengers. Further,

while helpful, a pilot license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks involved

in the operation of my sUAS are far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial

activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. 61. Thus allowing me, Mark WHorton, to operate my sUAS,

meet and exceed current safety levels, in relation to 14 C.F.R. 61.113{a)&(b).

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitude

14 C.F.R. 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows

helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My sUAS will never

operate at an altitude greater than 200feet AGL; safely below the standard of a maximum of

400 feet AGL. I, Mark w Horton, will however operate my sUAS in safe areas away from

public and traffic, providing a level of safety at least equivalent to, or, above those in

relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability, and, speed, of

my sUAS, an equivalent, or higher, level of safety will be achieved.

E. 14 C.F.R. 91.40S(a); 407(a) (1); 409{a) (2); 417(a)&(b); Maintenance Inspections

The above -cited regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners, and,

operators, to have the aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part, and shall,

between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph 

# © of this section, have

discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 ofthis chapter

__ ".



# These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not

therefore, apply to my, Mark WHorton's, sUAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect

my sUAS before and after each flight.

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, I D. -Section 333 Exemption Petition

A Summary

The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21, and, 14 C.F.R. 91:

Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and the like. 14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H, entitled

Airworthiness Certificate, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary

airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight, and, operational

area of my sUAS, permits exemption from Part 21 because my, Mark WHorton's, sUAS,

meets 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 ofthe Reform act. Both pieces of legislation

permit the FAA to exempt sUAS's, and, UAS's, from the airworthiness certificate

requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability, and, proximity to

areas such as airports, and, dense populations. My sUAS meets, or, exceeds, each of these

elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness

certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs,

this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b) (20 requires an aircraft flight manual in the

aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the sUAS, this regulation

is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The

FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos.: 8607, 8737,

8738,9299, 9299A, 9565, 95650, and, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular

software updates, and, curative measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an

equivalent level of safety will be achieved.

In Summary, Mark W Horton seeks an exemption from the following Regulations:

14 C.F.R. 21 subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14

C.F.R. 91.9(b) (2); 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. 91.109; 14 C.F.R. 91.119; 14 C.F.R. 91.121;

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a) (1);

14 C.F.R. 91.409(a) (20; 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a) (2); and, 14C.f.r. 91.417(a) & (b) to commercially

operate my, Mark W Horton's, sUAS in community awareness, assist government agencies,

and, real estate operations, and to develop economic, and, technological, platforms, to

assist all parties that can benefit from it. My sUAS craft do not contain potentially explosive

fuel, is smaller, lighter, and, more maneuverable than conventional aircraft, with much less

flight time. Further, I operate at lower altitudes and in controlled airspace, eliminating

potential public risk flying to and from established airfields. I, Mark W Horton, have been

informally analyzing flight information and will compile safety protocols and the

implementation of a flight operations manual for all flights, and applications that exceeds

currently accepted means and methods for safe flight.

# Mark W Horton, Raptor Air, Rathdrum, I D.- Section 333 Exemption Petition

There are no personnel on board my, Mark WHorton's, sUAS and therefore the likelihood

of death or serious bodily injury is significantly diminished. My, Mark WHorton's, operation

of my sUAS weighing less than 5 pounds, and travelling at lower speeds within limited areas,

will provide an equivalent level of safety as that achieved undercurrent FARs. Accordingly I,

Mark W Horton, respectfully request that the FAA grant my exemption request and am

willing to cooperate in sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft,

and the general public at large.

I have included, please locate 

# I find, owner's manuals and other pertinent data from DJI in

regard to the OJI Phantom 3 Professional.

Sincerely

Mark W Horton

Owner 

# I operator

Raptor Air

8683 W Park loop

Rathdrum, 10.

83858

208-704-9749

RaptorAirl@yahoo.com

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>NOTICEAllInstructionsandothercollateraldocumentsaresubjecttochangeatthesolediscretionofSZ0TECHNOLOGYCO.,LTD.Forup-to-dateproductInformation,visithttp://www.dji.comandclickontlPhantom3productpage.GlossaryThefollowingtermsareusedthroughouttheproductliteraturetoIndicatevariouslevelsofpotentialharwhenoperatingthisproduct:NOTICE:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createapossibilityofphysicalproperdamageANDalittleornopossibilityofinjury.CAUTION:Procedures,whichifnotproperlyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofphysicalproperdamageANDapossibilityofseriousinjury.14-1WARNING:Procedures,whichIfnotpropertyfollowed,createtheprobabilityofpropertydamagcollateraldamage,andseriousinjuryORcreateahighprobabilityofsuperficialinjury.&WARNINGJReadtheENTIREusermanualtobecomeflmlllarwiththefeaturesofthisproductbeforeoperating.FailuretooperatetheproductcorraC:tlycanresultIndamagetotheproductorpertonalpropertyandcauseS8'lousInjury.ThisIaasophisticatedproduct.Itmustbeoparatadwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasicmechanicalability.FailuretooperatathisproductInalifeandreaponalblemannercouldraeultInInJuryordamagetotheproductorotherproperty.ThisproductIsnotIntendedforusebychildrenwithoutdirectadultsupervision.Donotu1ewithIncompatiblecomponentsoralterthisproductInanywayoutaldeofthedocumentsprovidedbySZDJITECHNOLOGYCO.,LTD.ThaaaSafetyOuldellnaacontainInstructionsforsafety,operationandmaintenance.ItIaeuentlaltoreadandfoUowalloftheInstructionsandwarningsIntheusermanual,priortoasaambly,setuporusa,Inordertooperatetheproductcorrectlyandavoiddamageorl8l'louaInjury.AgeRecommendation:Notforchildrenundertheageof18.ThisIsnotatoy.Pre-flightChecklist1)Ensurethatyouareusingonlygenuinepartsandthatallpartsareinmintcondition.2)Ensuretheremotecontroller,IntelligentFlightBattery,andmobiledevicearefullycharged.3)Ensurethatthereisnoforeignobjectstucktothecameralens,themlcro-SDcardhasbeenInsertedInthecamera,andthegimbalcanrotatefreelybeforepoweringtton.4)Ensurethepropellersaresecurelymountedontothemotors,andthemotorscanstartandfunctionnormally.5)Followtheon-screeninstructionstocalibratethecompass.6)EnsuretheDJIPilotapp andaircraft'sfirmwarehavebeenupgradedtothelatestversion.7)EnsuretheyourflightareaisoutsidetheNo-AyZonesandflightconditionsaresuitableforflyingttaircraft.8)BesurethatyouareNOTflyingundertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugsoranysubstancethatmayyourcognitiveabilities.9)Befamiliarwiththeselectedflightmodeandunderstandallsafetyfunctionsandwarnings.10)Besuretoobservealllocalregulations,obtainappropriateauthorizations,andunderstandtheriskREMEMBER:Itissolelyyourresponsibilitytocomplywithallflightregulations.{DD.JI1\llH:qhtr:Hv;l:l·tf'd.ContentsNOTICEGlossaryPre-flightChecklistDisclaimerandWarningFCCComplianceandAdvleoryIMPORTANTNOTE:FCCRadiationExposureStatementFCCClassBInformationBeforeYouBeginIndividualPartsRegardingGenuineandFunctionalPartsRemoteControllerCameraGimbalCompassPropulsionSystemsDJIPilotAppFirmwareProductCareStorageandTransportationMaintenanceandUpkeepFlightConditionRequirementsWeatherConditionsandSurroundingEnvironment333355556667881010101111InterferencewithFlightController,Communications,andPositioningSystems11OperatingtheAircraftResponsiblyFlightModes,FunctionsandWarningsFlightModesFailsafeandReturntoHomeLowBatteryVisionPositioningSystemCompliancewithRegulations&No-FlyZonesRegulationsNo-FlyZones2G.';'1(1.JI111313131414151516DisclaimerandWarningThisproductisNOTatoyandisnotsuitableforchildrenundertheageof18.PleasenotethatthePhantor3isnotachildren'sproduct.AdultsshouldkeepthePhantom3outofthereachchildrenandexerciscautionwhenoperatingthisaircraftinthepresenceofchildren.Thisproductisaflyingcamerathatofferseasyflightwheningoodworkingorderassetforthbelow.Vishttp://wWw.dji.comforthemostcurrentinstructionsandwarningsandhttp://knowbeforeyoufly.org/formorinformationaboutflightsafetyandcompliance.Theinformationinthisdocumentaffectsyour safetyandyourlegalrightsandresponsibilities.Reathisentiredocumentcarefullytoensureproperconfigurationbeforeuse.Failuretoreadandfollowthinstructionsandwarningsinthisdocumentmayresultinproductloss,seriousInjurytoyou,ordamage1youraircraft.Byusingthisproduct,youherebysignifythatyouhavereadthisdisclaimercarefullyandthatycunderstandandagreetoabidebythetermsandconditionsherein.Youagreethatyouaresoleresponsibleforyourownconductwhileusingthisproduct,andforanyconsequencesthereof.Youagretousethisproductonlyforpurposesthatareproperandinaccordancewithallapplicablelaws,rules,anregulations,Includinginternationalanddomesticairspaceregulations,andallterms,precautions,practicepoliciesandguidelinesDJIhasmadeandmaymakeavailable.Youfurtherunderstandandagreethatyo1dataIncluding,butnotlimitedto,flighttelemetrydataandoperationrecordscouldbeuploadedtoarmaintainedonaOJI-designatedserverundercertaincircumstances.DJIacceptsnoliabilityfordamage,injuryoranylegalresponsibilityincurreddirectlyorindirectlyfromtruseofthisproduct.Theusershallobservesafeandlawfulpracticesincluding,butnotlimitedto,thosesforthintheseSafetyGuidelines.FCCComplianceandAdvisoryThisdevicecomplieswithpart15ofFCCRules.OperationIssubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceiveincludinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvotheuser'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.IMPORTANTNOTE:FCCRadiationExposureStatementThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolledenvironment.Trequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithaminimumdistanceof20embetweentheradiatoraryourbody.Thistransmittermustnotbeco-locatedoroperateinconjunctionwithanyotherantennatransmitter.FCCClassBInformationThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelirnitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuEtopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmr\j,1:;L1..u/\nr:1(.11interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ffnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularlocation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna;•increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver;•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected;•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp;DJIherebydeclaresthatthisproductisincompliancewiththeessentialrequirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective1995/5/EC.DJIreservestherighttoupdatethisdisclaimerandtheSafetyGuidelines.Pleasevisitwww.dji.comandcheckyouremailperiodicallyforthelatestversion.Thisdisclaimerismadeinvariouslanguageversions:u1theeventofdivergenceamongdifferentversions.theEnglishversionshallprevail.41&?'?II1!•LJ.JLA.!lFl•qh•;·.BeforeYouBeginThefollowingdocumentshavebeenproducedtohelpyousafelyoperateandmakefulluseofyo'PhantomS:IntheBoxPhentom3ProfessionalIAdvancedSafetyGuidelinesPhantom3ProfessionalIAdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelinesPhantom3ProfessionalIAdvancedQuickStartGuidePhantom3ProfessionalIAdvancedUserManualCheckalloftheincludedpartslistedInthePhantom31ntheBoxdocumentandreadthePhantom3SafeGuidelinesbefoneflight.ThenprepareforyourfirstflightbyusingthePhantom3QuickStartGuidearwatchingallofthetutorialvideosonDJI'sofficialwebsite(http://Www.dji.com).Ifyouhavequestions,ref•tothePhantom3UserManualintheDJIPilotapporonDJI'sofficialwebsiteformorecomprehensi\Information.Makesureyoufullyunderstandthefunctionalityofeachindividualpart,theflightconditicrequirements,thekeycontingencywarningfunctionS/systems,andaligovernmentregulationsbeforeeacflight.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorproblemsduringtheassembly,maintenanceoruseofthisproducpleasecontactDJIoraDJIauthorizeddealer.IndividualPartsRegardingGenuineandFunctionalParts(AWAFiNING]Toavoidcomponentmalfunction,lel'louslnjury,andpropertydamage,obserVethefollowingrules:1)UseonlygenuineDJIpartsorpartscertlfleclbyDJI.Unauthorizedpartsorpartsfromnon-DcertifiedmanufacturersmaycsuaesystemmslfuncUonsandcompromisesefety.2)Ensuretherearenoforeignobjects{such81water,oil,soli,sand,etc.)Insideoftheslrcreflorflcomponents.3)EnsuretheaircraftandItscomponents-Includingbutnotlimitedtotheremotecontroller,earner.gimbal,compass,propulsionsystem,andbattery-areallIngoodworkingorder,damage-freandfunctioningwall.RefertotheremainingsectionsInthisdocumenttormoredetailsonhowtensurethefuncUonslltyofthesecomponents.RemoteController(NOTICE)1)EnsuretheremotecontrollerIstullychargedbeforeeachflight.2)IftheremotecontrollerispoweredonandhasNOTbeenusedfor5minutes,ttwillsoundanalert.After1minutesitwillautomaticallypoweroff.Movethesticksorperformsomeotheractiontocancelthealert.3)Adjusttheclampofthemobiledeviceholdertoallowafirmgriponyourmobiledevice.4)Ensurethemobiledeviceholderisfirmlyinplaceanddoesnotslip.5)Ensuretheantennasoftheremotecontrollerareunfoldedandadjustedtotheproperpositiontoachi9\optimaltransmissionquality.6)Repairorreplacetheremotecontrollerifdamaged.Adamagedremotecontrollerantennawillgreat,;:01111J,ll;•.:·Hu11t';H•)';uv;-ddecreaseperformance.7)Linkingisrequiredifyouwishtoreplaceyourremotecontrollerorreceiveroraddanewremotecontroller.RefertotheUserManualfordetails.CamerafJ:AOTTO]lToavoidpossibleseriousinjuryandpropertydamage,observethefollowingrule:1)DoNOTblockanyventilationholesonthecameraastheheatgeneratedmayhurtyouanddamagethedevice.(NOTICE]1)Checkcamerasettingsbeforeusetomakesureyoucanadjustthemtofkyourneeds.2)TestthecamerabyshootingafewtestImagesandcheckthatitisoperatingcorrectlybeforeshootingimportantpicturesorvideos.3)DoNOTremovethemicro-SOcardfromthecamerawhenItIspoweredon.4)PhotosorvideoscannotbetransmittedorcopiedfromthecameraiftheIntelligentFlightBatteryIspoweredoff.5)BesuretopowerofftheIntelligentFlightBatterycorrectly,otherwiseyourcameraparameterswillNOTbesavedandanyrecordedvideosmaybedamaged.NOTE:Regardlessofthereason,DJIwillnotberesponsibleforanyfailureofanimageorvideotoberecordedorhavingbeenrecordedinawaythatisnotmachinereadable.Gimbal[NOTICEJ1)PrecisionelementsinthegimbelmaybedamagedInacollisionorImpact,whichmaycausethegimbaltofunctionabnormally.2)DoNOTapplyexternalforcetothegimbalafterthegimbalispoweredon.3)DoNOTaddanypayloadstothegimbal,asthismaycausethegimbaltofunctionabnormallyorevenleadtomotordamage.4)Removethegimbalclampbeforepoweringonthegimbal.Re-installthegimbalclamptosecurethegimbal'spositionIfyouaregoingtostoretheaircraftforanextendedperiod.Compass[CAUTION]Toavoidpossibleseriousinjuryandpropertydamage,observethefollowingrule:1)LandImmediatelywhenseveredriftingoccursinflight,i.e.,theaircraftdoesNOTflyinstraightlines.CNOTICE-]1)Ensurethecompassiscalibratedbeforeeveryflight.Failuretocalibratemayleadtopoorflightperformanceoracrash.2)DoNOTattempttocalibrateyourcompasswherethereisachanceofstrongmagneticinterference.6(.;,);:(\l'1t>JIAlii11<';f'I\·•.:<'JThisincludesareaswheretherearemassivemetalobjects,parkingstructures,steelreinforcemerunderground,orunderbridges.3)DoNOTcarryferromagneticmaterialswithyouduringcalibration,suchaskeysormobilephones.4)Thecompassshouldalwaysbecalibratedwhenmovingfromindoorspacestooutdoorspaces.5)IftherearLEOsshowasolidredlight,compasscalibrationhasfailed.Pleaserecalibrate.6)Aftersuccessfulcalibration,thecompassmaybecomeabnormalwhenyouplacetheaircraftontground.ThismaybebecauseofundergroundmagneticInterference.Movetheaircrafttoanotherlocatiandtryagain.7)Whentorecallbratea)Whencompassdataisabnormal,andtheAircraftStatusIndicatorisblinkingredandyellow.b)WhenflyingInanewlocation,oralocationthatisdifferentfromyourlastflight.c)Whenthemechanicalstructureoftheaircrafthaschanged,i.e.newmountingpositionofthecompa!d)Whenseveredriftingoccursinflight,i.e.theaircraftdoesNOTflyinstraightllnes.PropulsionSystems(,&WARNINGJToavoidseriousinjurytoyourselforothers,whichmaybecausedbytherotatingpropelleandmotors,observethefollowingrules:Propellers1)DoNOTuseaged,chipped,orbrokenpropellers.2)Alwayspoweroffthealrcntftbeforetouchingthepropellers.3)Be-•reofthesharpedgesofthepropellerswhenmountingorremovingthepropellers.Weglovesortakeotherprotectivemeasureswhentouchingthepropellers.4)Whenevernecaeaary,usetools(a.g.,wrench,screwdriver,pliers,etc.)toremoveorInstalltlpropellers.5)Ensurethepropellersaresecurelymountedtopreventthemfromfallingoffthemotors.6)DoNOTtumonthemotorswhenpropellersaremountedandthereareotherpeopleoranimalstheImmediatevicinity.Motors1)Ensurethemotorsaresecurelymountedandrotatingsmoothly.2)DoNOTattempttomodifythestructureofthemotors.3)DoNOTtouchorletyourhandsorbodycomeIncontactwiththemotorsafterflightastheynubehot.[CAUTION]Toavoidpossibleseriousinjuryandpropartydamage,observethefollowingrules:1)DoNOTblockanyoftheventilationholesonthemotors.2)DoNOTblockanyoftheventilationholesontheframearmoftheaircraft.(NOTICE]Motors1)Keepthemotorsfreeofdust.2)Ifamotorisstuckandunabletorotatefreely,executetheesc(CombinationStickCommand)tostopmotorsimmediately.·1::,u.:!;,n1:,:1l1i·k..t=ElectronicSpeedControllers1)EnsuretheESCssoundanormaltunewhenpoweredon.OJIPilotApp(NOTICE]1)BesuretofullychargeyourtabletormobiledevicebeforelaunchingtheOJIPilotapp.Atabletisrecommendedforabetteruserexperience.2)Ifyouareusingaphoneasyourmobiledisplaydevice,besuretoco'1tinueflyingsafelywhenthephonereceivesanIncomingcall.DoNOTacceptphonecallsduringflight.3)Readallpromptedsafetytips,warningmessages,anddisclaimerscarefully.Befamiliarwiththerelatedregulationsinyourarea.Youaresolelyresponsibleforbeingawareofallrelevantregulationsandflyinginawaythatiscompliant.a)ReadandunderstandthewarningmessagesbeforeusingtheAuto-takeoffandAuto-landingfeatures.b)Readandunderstandthewarningmessagesbeforere-settingyourHomePoint.c)Readandunderstandthewarningmessageanddisclaimerbeforesettingthealtitudebeyondthedefaultlimtt.d)Readandunderstandthewarningmessagesanddisclaimerbeforeswitchingbetweenflightmodes.4)Landyouraircraftimmediatelyifthereisanalertshownontheapp.5)Examineandcheckallwarningmessagesonthechecklistdisplayedintheapppriortoeachflight.6)Usethein-appsimulatortopracticeyourflightskillsifyouhaveneveroperatedtheaircraftorifyoudonothavesufficientexperiencetobecomfortableoperatingtheaircraft.7)BeginnerModeisenabledbydefaultwhenyoulaunchtheDJIPilotapplorthefirsttime.Theaircraft'saltitudeandflightdistanceisrestrictedwhenflyinginBeginnerMode.WerecommendyouflyinBeginnerModetoperfectyourflightskills.Operatetheactualaircraftonlyafteryouareconfidentthatyouhavemasteredadequateflightskills.8)CachethemapdataoftheareawhereyouintendtoflytheaircraftbyconnectingtotheInternetbeforeeachflight.Firmware[&wARNiNG)Toavoidseriousinjurytochildrenandanimals,observethefollowingrule:11Keepchildrenandanimalsatasafedistanceduringanyfirmwareupgrade,systemcalibration,andparametersettingprocedures.CflotiCEJ1)Forsafety,alwaysupdatethefirmwaretothelatestversionwhenanupgradenotificationisshownintheDJIPilotapp.2)Firmwareupgradenotificationswillpromptyoutoproceedwithanupdateimmediatelyortoupdatethefirmwarewithinthreedays.Ifyouchoosetoignorethecurrentfirmwareupdate,youarerequiredtoaccepttheprompteddisclaimer.YoufurtherunderstandandagreethatthedataincludingbutnotlimitedtoflighttelemetrydataanduserselectionrecordsmaybeuploadedtoandmaintainedonaDJI·designatedserver.8L)JI/1.11).)).J3)BesuretodownloadthefirmwarepackagefilefromtheofficialOJIwebsite.Verifythefirmwarepackafile'sintegritybeforeupgrading.4)Besuretoupdatetheremotecontroller'sfirmwaretothelatestversionafteryouupdatetheaircra1firmware.5)Theremotecontrollermaybecomeunlinkedfromtheaircraftafterupdating.Re·linktheremotecontrolandaircraft.6)BesuretocheckallconnectionsandremovethepropellersfromthemotorsbeforeperformingIfirmwareupdate.7)EnsurethereisonlyonefirmwarepackagefilestoredonyourSOcard.8)OnlystoragedevicesthatareformattedforFAT32andexFATfilesystemsaresupportedforaircraftaremotecontrollerfirmwareupdates.9)Deleteanyautomaticallygenerated.txtfilesontheSDcardwhenupdatingmultipleremotecontrollers.lilqi"ProductCareStorageandTransportation[&.WARNING]ToavoidseriousInjurytochildrenandanlmale,oblarvethefollowingNle:1)Smallparts,suchascablesandstraps,aredangerousIfswallowed.KeepIllpartsoutofreachofchildrenandanimals.[NOTICE]1)StoretheIntelligentFlightBatteryandremotecontrollerinacool,dryplacefJINayfromdirectsunlighttoensurethebuilt-inLiPobatterydoesNOToverheat.Recommendedstoragetemperature:between22"Cand28"Cforstorageperiodsofmorethanthreemonths.Neverstoreinenvironmentsoutsidethetemperaturerangeof-20"Cto45°C.2)DoNOTallowthecameratocomeintocontactwith,orbecomeimmersedIn,waterorotherliquids.Ifgetswet,wipedryasoft,absorbentcloth.Turningonanaircraftthathasfallenintowatermeycausepermanentcomponentdamage.DoNOTusesubstancescontainingalcohol,benzene,thinnersorotherflammablesubstancestocleanormaintainthecamera.DoNOTstorethecamerainhumidordustyareas.3)DoNOTconnectthisproducttoanyUSBinterfacethatisolderthanversion2.0.DoNOTconnectthisproducttoany'powerUSB'orsimilardevices.MaintenanceandUpkeep[NOTICE]1)Checkeverypartoftheaircraftafteranycrashorviolentimpact.Ifyouhaveanyproblemsorquestions,pleasecontactaDJIauthorizeddealer.2)RegularlychecktheBatterylevelIndicatorstoseathecurrentbatterylevelandoverallbatterylife.Whenthebatterylifereaches0%,itcannolongerbeused.10,.:U1'.IJ.Jf1\11FlightConditionRequirementsWeatherConditionsandSurroundingEnvironment(AwARNiNo]TheaircraftIsdellgnedtooperal81ngoodtomoderateweatherconditions.ToavoidcoiHaion,serlcInJuryandpropertydamage,obHrvethefollowingNles:1)DoNOTusetheaircraftInaev.eweatherconditions.Theselncluclewindspeedsexceeding10"snow,rain,smog,heavywind,hall,lightning,tornadoesorhurricanes.2)Keeptheaircraftatleast10meters(30feet)awayfromobataclea,people,animals,bulldlnp,putInfrastructure,treae,andbodiesofwaterwhanInflight.Stayevanfurtharawayfromtheabcobjectsaayouraltitudelnc1'1111181.3)BeEXTRAcautiouswhenoperatingtheaircraftlndoora.CNOTICE]1)Aircraftandbatteryperformanceissubjecttoenvironmentalfactorssuchasairdensityandtemperatura)Beverycarefulwinenflying20,000feet(6,000meters)ormoreabovesealevelasbatteryandaircperformancemaybereduced.2)DoNOTusetheaircraftnearaccidents,fire,explosions.floods,tsunamis,avalanches,landslidearthquakes,dust,orsandstorms.InterferencewHhFlightController,Communications,andPositioningSyatem[NOTICEl1)Flyinopenareas.Tallbuildingsorsteelstructuresmayaffecttheaccuracyoftheon-boardcompassfblocktheGPSsignal.2)AvoidInterferencebetweentheremotecontrollerandotherwirelessequipment.MakesuretotumoffWi-Fionyourmobiledevice.3)DoNOTflynearareaswithmagneticorradiointerference.TheseincludebutareNOTlimitedto:hvoltagelines,largescalepowertransmissionstationsormobilebasestationsandbroadcasting!owlFailingtodosomaycompromisethetransmissionqualityofthisproductorcauseremotecontrollerfvideotransmissionerrorswhichmayaffectflightorientationandlocationaccuracy.Theaircraftnbehaveabnormallyorgooutofcontrolinareastoomuchinterference.OperatingtheAircraftResponsibly1&.WARNINGIToavoidseriousInJuryandpropertydamage,observethefollowingNles:1)MakesurayouareNOTdrunk,takingdrugs,undertheInfluenceofanaathesla,orsufferingfl'dizziness,fatigue,nauseaoranyotherconditions,whetherphysicalormental,thatcouldyourabilitytooperatetheaircraftaafllly.2)DoNOTperfonntheCombinationStickCommandswhenaircraftIsInmidair,otherWisethemot•willstop.,.,,·n\,._!,I;"Jh"iw:'Ai:·\13)Uponlanding,powerofftheaircraftfirst,thenswitchofftheremotecontroller.4)DoNOTdrop,launch,fireorotherwiseprojectanydangerouspayloadsonoratanybuildings,personsoranimals,orwhichcouldcausepersonalInjuryorpropertydamage.INOTICEI1)Makesureyouhavebeensufficientlytrainedandarefullyawareofanycontingencyplansbeforeaccidentshappen.2)Makesureyouhaveaflightplanandneverflytheaircraftrecklessly.3)Respecttheprivacyofotherswhenusingthecamera.Makesureyoucomplywithlocalprivacylaws,regulations,andmoralstandards.4)DoNOTusethisproductloranyreasonotherthangeneralpersonaluse.DoNOTuseitforanyillegalorinappropriatepurpose(suchasspying,milrtaryoperations,orunauthorizedinvestigations).5)DoNOTusethisproducttodefame,abuse,harass,stalk,threatenorotherwiseviolatethelegalrights(suchastherightofprivacyandpublicity)ofothers.6)DoNOTtrespassintoprivatepropertyofothers.12[t.JiFlightModes,FunctionsandWarningsFlightModes(&WARNING]ToavoidseriousInjuryandpropertydamage,observethefollowingrule:1)DoNOTswHchfromPmodetoeitherAmodeorFmodeunlessyouaresufficientlyfamiliarwttheaircraft'sbehaviorforeechflightmode,sincedisablingGPSmayresultInbeingunabletolartheaircraftsafely.[NOTICE]Pmodeispreferredformostflyingscenarios.UserscanswitchtoAmodewhereandwhenPmodeunavailable.BeawarethatsomefeaturesareNOTavailableforAmode,andthereforebeEXTRAcauti01whenflyinginAmode.1)Pmode(Positioning):PmodeworksbestwhentheGPSsignalisstrong.Therearedifferentstat•ofPmode,whichwillbeautomaticallyselectedbythePhantom3dependingonGPSsignalstrengtharVisiooPositioningsensors:a)P-GPS:GPSandVisionPositioningarebothavailable,andtheaircraftisusingGPSforpositioning.b)P-OPTI:IfGPSisNOTavailable,theaircraftwillusetheVisionPositioningSystemtohoveraccurateNotethattheVisionPositioningSystemmayNOTworkproperlywhenthePhantom3isflyingovwater,oversurfaceswithoutaclearpattern,orinalowlightenvironmentc)P-ATTI:WhenneitherGPSnorVlsionPositioningisavailable,theaircraftisusingonlyitsbarometerfpositioning,soonlyaltitudeiscontrolled.2)Amode(Attitude):TheGPSandVisionPositioningSystemareNOTusedforpositioning.Theaircraftorusesitsbarometertomaintainaltitude.IfitisstillreceivingaGPSsignal,theaircraftcanautomaticareturnhorneiftheRemoteControllersignalislostandiftheHomePointhasbeenrecordedsuccessfully3)Fmode(Function):IntelligentOrientationControl(IOC)isactivatedinthismode.EnsureyouarefamiliwithIOCfunctionsbeforeuse.IfyouintendtoswitchtomodesthatdisableGPSassistance(e.g.,-Amode),youarerequiredtoacceptIIprompteddisclaimertoenablethisfunction.Ifthisfunctionisenabled,youfurtherunderstandandagnthatdataincludingbutnotlimitedtoflighttelemetrydataandfunctionrecordscouldbeuploadedtoarmaintainedonaDJIdesignatedserver.FailsafeandReturntoHome(NOTICEJ1)TheReturntoHomefeaturewillNOTworkIftheGPSsignalisinsufficientorifGPSisnotactive.2)PresstheRTH(ReturntoHome)ButtonontheremotecontrollertobringtheaircraftbacktotheHonPointinsteadofturningofftheremotecontroller.3)TallbuildingsmayadverselyaffecttheFailsafefunction.Pleaseadjusttheaircraftlocation,altitudearspeedwhilereturninghometoavoidobstacles.4}Makesuretoalwaysflytheaircraftwithinthetransmissionrangeoftheremotecontroller.5)WhenupdatingtheHornePoint,doNOTblocktheGPSsignaloftheremotecontrollerandensurethene\<1,{)ilHomePointiscorrectonthelivemap.6)OnlyusetheFailsafeandReturntoHomefunctionsincaseofemergency,astheymaybeaffectedbytheweather,theenvironment,oranynearbymagneticfields.7)TheaircraftcannotavoidobstaclesduringtheFailsafeRTH;thereforeitisimportanttosetanappropriateFailsafealtitudebeforeeachflight.8)Whenflyingindoors,theaircraftcannotperformprecisionhoveringwhenflyingabovethesurfacasthatdonothaveaclearpattern.Refertothe"VisionPositioningSystem"sectionforcompleteindoorflyingcriteria.LowBattery[NOtiCE]1)WhentheCriticalBatteryLevelWarningactivatesandtheaircraftisdescendingautomatically,youmaypushthethrottleuptomaintaintheaircraft'saltitudeandnavigateittoamoreappropriatelocationforlanding.2)Whenbatterywarningsaretriggered,prompHybringtheaircraftbacktotheHomePointorlandtoavoidlosingpowerduringflightandcausingdamagetotheaircraft,property,animals,andpeople.VIsionPositioningSystem[NOTICEI1)TheVisionPositioningSystemcannotworkproperlyoversurfacesthatdoNOThavepatternvariations.TheeffectivealtitudefortheVisionPositioningSystemtofunctioncorrectlyislessthan2.5metersabovegroundlevel(AGL).2)TheVisionPositioningSystemmayNOTfunctionproperlywhentheaircraftisflyingoverwater.3)KeepyourpetsawayfromtheaircraftwhentheVIsionPositioningSystemisactivated,asthesonarsensorsemitahighfrequenc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# PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL Release Note

2015.5.22

Overview:



# 1. All-in-One Firmware version updated to : v1.1.9



# Major Updates :

1. Fixed issue of some aircraft unable to determine their altitudes.

2. Fixed issue of the DJI Pilot app unable to obtain and display battery error history.

3. Fixed issue of the compass calibration progress not being displayed properly.

Notice :



# e Users are advised to update the firmware version to vl.l.9, otherwise future firmware will not be able

to install.

• Users may skip updating the remote controller if they have already updated the firmware to v 1.1.8, as

the latest firmware update does not affect the remote controller.

©2015 OJI. All Rights Reserved.

# PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL Release Note

2015.5.6

Overview :



# 3. All-in-One Firmware version updated to : vl.1.6

4. DJI Pilot app iOS version updated to: vl.l.l

5. DJI Pilot app Android version updated to: vl.l.O

Major Updates :



# Updated to be 

# compatible with the iOS version of the OJI Pilot app.

Notice :



# Re-link the remote controller to the aircraft if the connection is lost after the firmware upgrade.

# PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL Release Note

2015.5.8

Overview:

2. All-in-One Firmware version updated to : v1.1.8



# Major Updates :



# 4. Fixed the issue of failure to update the firmware if the remote controller is turned off.

Notice:

• Users are advised to update the firmware version to v1.1.8, otherwise future firmware will not be able

to install.

• Re-link the remote controller to the aircraft if the connection is lost after the firmware update.

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# o; 

# nu All Riahts ReRArved.