# Western SlopeAerial, LLC Zane Hollingshead

Jimette Keenan 21451 Government Springs Rd Montrose, CO 81403 EIN: 47-3485849 westernslopeaerialllc@yahoo.com 970-275-8708 March 20, 2015 Federal Aviation Administration US Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 :- l"· ·-



# Re: Petition for Exemption from certain Sections of Part 61 ofTitle 14 Pursuantto the Procedures contained in Part 11 ofTitle 14 ofthe CFR Our Company proposes to operate an DJIInspire 1 Quadcopter (drone), primarilyto conduct aerial photography and videography for homeowners, realtors, home builders, home contractors and home inspectorsfor real estate marketing and inspections. The Companywill also perform aerial photography and videography of recreational events. The only operatorofthe DJIInspire 1 Quadcopterwill be Zane Hollingshead who has substantial experience. Attached in support ofour petition are the following: Inspire 1 User Manual, with preflight check list Inspire 1 Maintenance Manual Inspire 1 Specifications We are seeking exemption, pursuantto the procedures setforth in Part 11 of Title 14 ofthe Code of Federal Regulations, from the following: 

# §61.23 Medical certificates: Requirement and duration. We are seeking exemption from this Section becausewe will not be responsible for others, such as passengers orflight crew members. IfZane Hollingshead, as sole operator, becomes ill he will not operate the DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopter.

# §61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. We are seeking exemption from this Section because we are not pilots and will not pilot airplanes, helicopters oranything butthe approved DJI Inspire 

# 1 Quadcopter. §91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrumentflightand certain flighttests. Zane Hollingshead is seeking exemption from this Section because, although he is not an actual pilot, Zane Hollingshead will follow all safety guidelines and will not represent himselfas a licensed pilot. §91.117 Aircraftspeed. We are seeking exemption from this Section because we have a 400 foot ceiling limit perthe regulations, and the operational maximum speed ofthe DJI Inspire 

# 1 Quadcopter is 25 mph. §91.119 (C) Minimum safe altitudes Weare seeking exemption from this Section because this section applies to aircraft and not a drone such as the DJIInspire 1 

# Quadcopter. §91.121 Altimetersettings. We are seeking exemption from this Section because ourtop speed is 25 mph and our ceiling limit is 400 feet. §91.151 Fuel requirements forflight inVFR conditions. We are seeking exemption from this Section because our OJ! Inspire 1 Quadcopter, operates on batteries, notfuel. §91.405 Maintenance required. We are seeking exemption from this Section since it is not an actual aircraft and does not need this type of maintenance. §91.407 Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, oralteration. We are seeking exemption from this Section because it is not an actual aircraft and does not need this type of maintenance, norwill it carry passengers, orcrewmembers. §91.409 Inspections; §91.417 Maintenance records; §91.419 Transfer of maintenance records; §91.421 Rebuiltengine maintenance records. We are seeking exemption from these Sections becausethe DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopter does not carry fuel and the engine only converts power, from the battery source to operate the rotors. We have attached the suggested maintenance manual thatwewill be following.

# We believe that ifthis request is granted; the publicwould greatly benefitfrom our services. Wewill be able to photograph recreational events from a whole new aspect and perspective. Wewould be able to help the real estate industry and our customers grow and increase their business with our aerial photos. Wewill fly our drone at safe elevations and speeds. Wewill not interfere with the recreational events that are taking place. Wewill notfly overanything thatwe have not previously requested and obtained permission from the property owner orhomeowner. This is a much more cost effectiveand environmentallyfriendly way to obtain aerial photos. Our exemption request only applies within the United States. Wethank you in advancefortaking the time to consider our request.

Western SlopeAerial,LLC

# INSPIRE 1 Maintenance Nanual LY1:9J 2o1s.2 

## 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. Checkingthe 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 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 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 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 stayat 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. 

### II. CheckingtheTransformation 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 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 servomotors worn. 4. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws

and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and greasethe bearings. 5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches,

dents, or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support to arrange repairs. 

### Ill. CheckingtheAircraft 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 affectflight safety, consultwith DJI Support. 3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage. 4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are loose, securethem 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

sametilt angle.

© 20·15 DJi. An Rights Rese!Vecl.IV. CheckingtheMotors 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. V. Checkingthe 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 meter awayfrom the aircraft and observethe 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 IMU 1. Open DJI Pilot app to checkthe condition ofthe IMU

and perform an advanced IMU calibration. Please place the aircraft in a cool environment and on a flat, stable surface (if the landing gear is damaged, support the aircraft with four objects of equal height). Do nottouch the craft during the calibration. 2. Turn on the aircraft and listen for any abnormal noise

or vibration from the fan located on the front of the aircraft. If any irregularity is detected, replace the fan. VII. CheckingtheControlandVideo Transmission System 1. Checkthe 4 antennas on the landing gearto ensure

that they are secure. Also check for any bending or damage. 2. Check the antennas of the remote controller for

damage 3. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace if necessary. 

### \lilt CheckingtheGimbal·and·camera 1. The quick-mount connector for the camera is a

particularly vulnerable component. 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), the quick-mount connector may be worn. In this case, replace the rubber mat, circuit board, and/or connector on the gimbal quick-mount. 2. Check the metal contacts on the quick mount

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace the quick-mount connector. 3. 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. 4. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs. 5. Listen for any abnormal noise from the fan when

the gimbal is turned on. This may indicate unusual vibration and the fan should be replaced. IX. CheckingtheVision 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 thatthe 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.

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Auto Exposure Bracketing(AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at0.7EV Bias Time-lapse UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo:JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264) Micro SO Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

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# http:/ /www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/spec C1 922.7-927.7 MHz Uapan Only) 5.725-5.825 GHz 2.400-2.483 GHz 2km 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G USB, mini-HDMI Built-in battery DJI charger Host-and-Slave connection Tablet or Phone 170mm 9W -10'to 40' C Less than 3 months: -20' to 45'C More**t~aA** 3 meAtAS< 22"te 28"C 0-40'C 6000 mAh LiPo 25

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