1 Indy Aerial Photography LLC
Andrew Hawes
229 0 Willow Lakes East Blvd
Greenwood

, Indiana 46143 indyaerialphoto@gmail.com

January 13

, 2016

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Fe deral Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21;14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 91.109;91.119; 91.121; 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:

Pu rsuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Indy Aerial Photography LLC , developer and operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUASs”) equipped to conduct aerial e lectronic data collection c

and aerial photography for the c ommercial video industry, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow commercial operation of its sUASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.

As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive sUAS under con trolled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the aerial filming and monitoring industry presently using conventional aircraft. Appro val of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” Sectio n 333(c) of the Reform Act.

c Aerial Data Collection” which includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples i nclude imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by instruments
aboard the UA2 The name and address of the applicant is: Indy Aerial Photography LLC
Andrew Hawes
Ph: 317

- 560

- 0766
Email: indyaerialphoto@gmail.com
Address: 229 0 Willow Lakes East Blvd

, Greenwood

, Indiana

, 46143

Regulations from which the exemption is requested:

14 CFR Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)
14 C.F.R. 91.103
14 C.F.R. 91.109
14 C.F. R. 91.119
14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b)

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress’ goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely i n the national airspace system (NAS) before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of
sUAS s do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or t he public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following:

• The s UAS’s size, weight, speed, and operational capability; • Operation of the s UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas • Operation of the s UAS within visual line of sight of the operator.

Reform Act § 333 (a). Lastly, if the Secretary determines that such vehicles “may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system.” Id. §333(c) (emphasis added) A

_______________________________________________________________________ A Applicant interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only process applications for exemptions under sect ion 333, but for the Administrator to craft conditions for the safe operation of the s UAS, if it should be determined that the conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements for approval.3 The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants th e FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority by its terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, that includes sUASs, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a
current airworth iness certificate.

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702

- 44716 of this title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest . 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1).

Indy Aerial Photography LLC ’s sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 or fewer lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 50 knots and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line of sight and will operate only within the sterile area described in the Flight Safety Manual, attached as Exhibit B (hereinafter “the Manual”). Such operations will insure that the sUAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” B

Given the small size of the sUASs involved and the restricted sterile environment withi n which they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the si ze of the s UASs and the restricted areas in which the relevant sUASs will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with allowing s UASs for commercial video operations, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

The applican t proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations unde r the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe commercial video filming operations conducted with conventional aircraft.

__________________________________________________________________________ B Reform Act Section 333 (b).4 These limitations and conditions to which Indy Aerial Photography LLC agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations un der an FAA issued exemption include:

1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a pilot and/or observer. 3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 20 minutes. Flights will be
termina ted at 25% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 2 0 minute limit.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL or, not more than 200 feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned.

5. Minimum crew fo r each operation will consist of the sUAS Pilot and the Visual Observer. 6. sUAS pilot will be an FAA licensed airman with at least a sport or recreational certificate (or the minimum required certification at the time of the flight) and a valid driver’s l icense. The
observer will also hold a valid driver’s license.

7. sUAS Pilot will be Pilot in Command (PIC). If a pilot certificate holder other than the sUAS Pilot, who possess the necessary PIC qualifications, is also present on set (i.e. the Aerial
Coord inator), that person can also be designated as PIC.

8. The s UAS will only operate within a confined “Sterile Area” as defined in the Manual. Section C of the Manual requires the establishment of a “S afety Perimeter” for the flight operations area.

9. A bri efing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day’s production activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing.

10 . The operator will file a FAA Form 7711

- 1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office.

11. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved in the filming and ensur e that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation, and this radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination, as required by Section F of the Manual. With the advanced permission o f the relevant FSDO, operations at closer range can be approved. (See Section B in the Manual Appendix B)

12. The operator will submit a written Plan of Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The three

- day notification may be waived with the concurrence of
the FSDO.

13. Pilot and observer will have been trained in operation of s UAS generally and received up

to

- date information on the particular s UAS to be operated as required.

14. Observer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice. 15. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 16. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including lo cal law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies.

17. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the s UAS will have capability to return to a pre

- determined location within the Security Perimeter and land.

18. The sUAS w ill have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.5 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1)

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and
Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular s UAS. In all cases, an analysis of thes e criteria demonstrates that the s UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operat es exclusively within a secured area as set out in the Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the Manual’s requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional filming. The FAA will have advance notice of all operations. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircra ft operated in connection with motion picture and television production, provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the s UAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inabilit y to carry a
substantial external load.

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking of the Aircraft

The regulation requires:

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light

- sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light

- sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable.

Even though the s UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be
needed as the s UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the

wo rd “Experimental” can be placed. Given the size of the sUAV, two

- inch lettering will be6 impossible. The word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the sUAV mar ked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the sUAV
will see the identification of the s UAS as “Experimental.” The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 873 8, 10167 and 10167A.

14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command.

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non

- commercial operations. Because the s UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the propos ed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a private pilot’s license rather than a commercial pilot’s license to operate this small s UAS. Unlike a
conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Manual. The level of safet y provided by the requirements included in the Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot’s certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of the sUAS are so diminished from the le vel of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the sUAS as requested with a private pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

14 C.F. R. §91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness.

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the Manual for maintenance and use of safety check lists prior to each flight, as set forth in Sections C & D, an equivalent level of safety will be provided.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft.

Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.

- registered civil aircraft ...

(2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any
combination thereof.7 The sUAS, given its size and configurat ion has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft.

The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by ke eping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.

14 C.F.R. § 91.103 (b) : 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

a ircraft an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be provided as set forth in the Manual. The PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance d ata before initiation of flight.

14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight instruction:

Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functionin g dual
controls.

sUASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has app roved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemption Nos.5778K & 9862A. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pi lot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed
of the aircraft. Safe simulation and practice flight will be carried out in controlled environments. All simulations will be carried out on a computer using the drone controls. Any practice flying will take place in a safe environment, with no risk to human life below.

14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum safe altitudes

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for a sUAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authori ty to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not more than 200 above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth
herein the s UAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL. It will ho wever be operated in a8 restricted area with safety perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre

- obtained consent.

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the s UAS as
wel l as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and participants in the filming activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations as set forth in the Manual. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL in the movie industry. In addition, the low

altitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between these small

- UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119.

14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by
reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the opera tor, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Checklist, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individu al from beginning “a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed

– (1) During the day, to fly a fter that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.”

The battery powering t he sUAS provides approximately 2 5 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights wo u ld be limited to approximately 2 0 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the s UAS’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is re asonable.

Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the small s UAS, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to allevia te given the size and speed of the small s UAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 2 0 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted.9 Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting fl ights to 2 0 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating

area.

Similar exemptions have been granted to other ope rations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808.

14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration

The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a civi l aircraft unless it has within it the following:

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. . . .

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special fligh t authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew.

The s UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or plac e to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the sUAS.

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, t o the extent they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700.

14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provide d in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43.

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook as referenced in the Manual.(See Sections B, D and G) An equivalent level of sa fety will be achieved because
these small s UASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the s UAS can land10 immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. As provided in the Manual, the operator will ensure that the s UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person mos t familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety.

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b ); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (55lbs or less) in motion picture and television operations.

Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUASs in the film industry will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional film operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the subject being filmed and in extreme proximity to people and structures; and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the neighborhood of 4,000lbs., carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel. Such aircraft must fly to and from the film location. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batt eries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of
combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried to the film set and not flown. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights.

The operation of small s UASs, weighting less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional op erations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people.

s UASs Details: See Appendix C

Safety Features:

● Emergency “Return

- To

- Home ”

○ At the beginning of each flight a home point is set. This home point is set in accordance with the manual to allow for a safe take

off and return. Should the pilot’s control lose signal with the s UAS11 or manually request a return, the s UAS will return to the starting point.

Privacy

All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner’s prior consent and knowledge. Filming will be of people who have also consented to being filmed or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where filming will take place.

Satisfaction of the criteria prov ided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012

-- size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security

– provide s more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant’s s UAS in the commercial video production industry pursuant to the Manual appended hereto.

Sincerely

Indy Aerial Photography
LLC
Andrew Hawes12 

# Appendix A: N o - Fly Zones

Indy Aerial Photography LLC ’s Pilots will not be operating within 5 nautical miles of any airport.

As a safety precaution, Indy Aerial Photography LLC ’s pilots will not be operating within 5 nautical miles of any airport similar to the permission granted in Exemption No. 11153

- Regulatory Docket No. FAA20140519, page 25, "20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airpor t reference point as denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airports management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operators COA. The letter of

agr eement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request."

As well as in Exemption No. 11195

- Regulatory Docket No. FAA20140884, page 12, "19. 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 airports management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), as required by the operators Certificate of Waiv er or Authorization (COA). The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request."

Indy Aerial Photography LLC requests the same flexibility as exemptions 11153 and 11195 for

acqu iring agreement with the airports' management should operations fall within 5 nautical miles of an airport.13 Appendix B: Safety Manual

A. Maintenance

a. The s UAS must be inspected by a trained technician every 10 flight hours. All maintenance records will be maintained for inspection as set forth in Section B.
b. If any maintenance is undergone, the s UAS must pass a flight test with both a pilot and a manufacture r trained technician before flight.
B. Record Keeping

a. A digital record will be kept for all flights, flight times, and maintenance records.
C. Securing Flight Site

a. FSDO Submissions

i. The s UAS operator will file a FAA Form 7711

- 1, or its equivalent, as
modified i n light of the requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight
Standards District Office.
b. Safety Parameter

i. Before filming occurs, a 100 yard perimeter from the planned flight path will be identified in order to set a “sterile” environment for the operatio n. 1. Indy Aerial Photography LLC must obtain written or oral permission from all landowners in sterile environment.
2. 48 hours before filming, all residents or businesses within 100 yards of the filming will be notified with printed flyer s.

a. Flyers will contain date of flight, time of flight, and contact
information.
3. Streets and sidewalks that cross into the sterile environment will be marked with “Warning Low flying Aircraft

- Stay Back 150ft” signs to warn the public.
4. At all times Indy Aerial Photography LLC will carry $1mm in general liability insurance in case of any damage to property or persons within the safety parameter

c. Identify potential obstacles

i. Before each flight, an inventory will be taken for all po tential obstacles that must be avoided while in flight. Including:
1. Powerlines
2. Cell Phone Towers
3. Trees
4. Flocks of birds that may take flight
5. Heavily traveled roadways
6. Utility wires

7. Elevated structures
8. At least 5 nautical miles from the nearest airport or he lipad.
D. Pre

- Flight Checklist

a. Take Off Location/ “Home”14 i. The s UAS will mark its take off location as a safe area to return to should
the s UAS lose signal with the control or if the pilot signals the craft to
return to its “home” location.

1. Take off location wi ll be in an area with a 25ft radius with no obstructions, maintaining said radius vertically 200ft.
2. The s UAS will take off and land in the same location.
3. GPS Altimeter will be marked as 0’ elevation
b. Flight Canceling Events

i. All flights will be cancelled for a minimum of 2 hours if any of the below

occur: 1. Police activity in the area
2. Low flying aircraft in the area
3. Medical/News Helicopters active in the area
4. Wind exceeding 10 mph
5. Any emergency requiring emergency services occurs within the
sterile environment
6. PIC is unable to complete flight without losing visual of the s UAS

7. Any precipitation
8. Heavy bird presence in the area that could cause a mid

- air
collision.
9. Any defects or damage found during preflight exam

c. Physical Inspection

i. Before each flight the s UAS wi ll be checked to ensure that it is safe for flight.
1. Battery voltage will be checked to ensure it is >75%
2. Blades will be inspected to ensure they are tightened and free of damage
3. Camera mount and gimbal will be inspected to ensure it is fully
attached and o perating.
4. s UAS will be checked for any damage that may have taken place
in transit.
5. The s UAS will be tested at a low altitude to ensure all controls are responding correctly.
6. Battery checked for damage that could affect its charge
ii. If any party of the inspe cting shows a damaged part or parts, the s UAS is
deemed non

- usable and must be inspected by a trained technician.
d. Post Flight Inspections/Checklist

i. After each flight, the the s UAS will be thoroughly inspected for any damage that occurred in flight.
1. Body inspected for any damage
2. Blades visually checked for any damage at all
3. Battery checked for damage
E. Mid

- Air Safety Protocol

a. Max Speed15 i. A s cent
1. 10 m/s
ii. De s cent
1. 4 m/s
iii. Flight Speed
1. The s UAS is never to exceed 10m/s
b. Altitude

i. The s UAS is never to exceed 400ft

c. Emergency
i. If it appears that the s UAS, any property or humans are at risk, the s UAS will be grounded immediately to a safe location.
d. Sight

i. The pilot must keep the s UAS within eyesight at all times unassisted by any technology.
F. Participation by non

- pilot s taff

a. All staff involved in the production or filming using the s UAS will consent to maintain a safe distance of at least 30 ft during the filming.
G. Pilot/Spotter Training

a. Before flying, both the Pilot and spotter will receive updated information on the

s UAS and its firmware.
i. The controller allows for a simulator training, both the pilot and spotter are allowed to run through the simulator training16 Appendix C
UAS #1 : DJI

See Appendix D for user manual Model: Inspire 1 Pro

UAS #2: Turbo Ace

See Appendix E for UAS Info
Model: Matrix

- E17 Appendix D: User Manual1819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879808182 Appendix E: UAS Information

MATRIX

- E SPECIFICATION S

x Dimensions Wingspan (including propellers): Diagonal=1160mm, Front=1040mm,
Back=980mm

x Dimensions Operating Position (including propellers): W=840mm, L=790mm,
H=130mm

x Dimensions Fold ed Position (including propellers): W=295mm, L=830mm, H=110mm

x Dimensions Motor to Motor: Diagonal=780mm

x Maximum Payload Capacity: Gimbal+Camera+Accessories=3.5LB, Gimbal+Camera+Accessories+8000mah Battery=6.2LB

x Maximum Optimal Payload Capacity: Gimbal+Came ra+Asscessories=2.5LB, Gimbal+Camera+Accessories+8000mah Battery=5.2LB

x Matrix Weight without Payload/Battery: 4.8LB

x Typical Operating Weight with Hero3: Matrix+Gyrox

- 3+VTX& Power (5.33LB)+ Hero3 (.17LB) +VTX+8,000mah Battery (2.5LB) = 8LB

x Typical Operating Weight with Sony NEX 5R: Matrix

- E+Gyrox

- 5R+VTX&Power (5.5LB) + NEX

- 5R+Lense (1LB), 8,000mah Battery (2.5LB) = Total: 10LB

x Motors: Diameter=42mm, Height=35mm

x ESC: 40amp

x Propellers: 2xCW & 2xCCW, 15" Extra Robust Carbon Fiber Constructions, Dual
Position Mo unt

x Battery Recommended: 8,000mah 6S (22.2V) 25C

x Flight Time: Matrix + 10,000mah Battery = 35min

x Flight Time: Matrix + 8,000mah Battery + Vibration Isolation Carbon Plates + Hero3 =
30min

x Flight Time: Matrix

- S + 8,000mah Battery + Brushless Gyrox3 Gimbal + Hero3 = 22

- 25min

x Flight Time: Matrix

- E + 8,000mah Battery + Brushless Gyrox5R Gimbal & Sony NEX

5R = 12

- 15min

x Transmitter & Receiver Recommendation: 2.4GHz, Minimum 6

- Channels, Optimal 7

- Channels or more

x Standard Distance Operations: 300 to 500 feet (Usin g Walkera Devo 10 & Most Other Name Brand Transmitters)

x Long Distance Operations: 4,224 feet (.8miles) to 6,336 feet (1.2miles) (Using Spektrum DX8/DX18 & Futaba 14SG)

x FPV Recommendation: 5.8GHz Video Transmitter & Video Receiver + Monitor or Goggles

x Wind Tolerance: Class 5

x Aluminum Case Dimensions: L=935mm, W=410mm, H=145mm83 MATRIX PACKAGE FEATURES & OPTIONS

x Triple Deck Carbon Fiber Architecture

x C4 Vibration Isolation Deck to eliminate jello effect on videos

x Foldable Arms that locks into port able or operating positions

x Naza

- M Lite, Naza

- M V2 & WooKong Flight Controller Selection

x GPS & Compass Functions include GPS

- Lock, Home

- Lock, Course

- Lock & Return

- to

Home

x Brushless Gimbal for gyro based auto

- stabilization or Hard Mount with Vibration Isola tion Options

x Centrally Located Rotation for camera & gimbal auto

- stabilization eliminates the pendulum effect

x 42mm Brushless Motors dynamically balanced to minimize vibrations

x 40amp ESCs with Cooling Algorithm overspecced to support extended high torque operations

x 15inch Extra Heavy Duty Carbon Fiber Propellers to resist flexing and warping under heavier payloads

x 2.4GHz Standard & Long Range Walkera, Spektrum & Futaba Transmit ters, Receivers & Telemetry

x Multiple Battery Mounting Positions on both top or bottom of main frame

x Single 8,000 & 10,000mah 6S (22.2V) LiPo Battery Options

x B601 or Quattro Professional Wall Charger Options

x Adjustable Landing Skid for a variety of surfaces

x Foldable GPS Compass with Locking Bracket for consistent alignment

x Adjustable Arms Mounting Position for aggressive forward sports flight

x FPV Live Feed Video available for a selection of cameras

x Flash Memory with detailed instructions

x Heavy Duty Aluminum Carrying Case will be available to fit Matrix, transmitter, gimbal &

more.

x Training Package Options including small crash resistant quadcopters & flight simulators

CULMINATION OF INNOVATION, EXPERIENCE & EXECUTION Leapfrogging quadcopter records with ease, the sporty new Matrix is crushing all competitions with its super sized wingspan. Yet, it folds down nicely to fit in a professional aluminum case along with the transmitter radio. Matrix's super efficient 6

- cell system powers 4 muscular 42mm brushless motors driving 15" carbon fiber propellers for unparalleled lifting capacity and stability. Conceptualized by master FPV pilots, Matrix is a quadcopter designed for rather than adapted to carrying cameras. To satisfy an almost insurmountable list of high expectations, Turbo Ace engineers set out on a journey of innovation and discovery. Applying more than 85 years of combined helicopter and multi

- rotor expertise between our master pilot group, engineers and designers, the Matrix represents an ultimate breakthrough in quadcopter engineering and optimization. To search for the ultimate mix of performance and durability, Turbo Ace84 developers matched up countless motors, ESCs and propellers combinations followed by series of unrelenting updates and test flights. From planning and implementing the best components on a foldable structure, setting and meeting new milestones in flight time and payload, to executing crucial requirements for flight and camera stabilization, the T urbo Ace Matrix is truly a quadcopter beyond its time.

UNPRECEDENTED PAYLOAD & FLIGHT TIME Matrix's big breakthrough is a 25

- minute flight time carrying the #1 selling GoPro Hero3
stabilized on the ultra fast 2

- axis brushless Gyrox3 gimbal. Cutting ou t the gimbal but keeping the Hero3 on a vibration isolation plate will extend Matrix flight time beyond the amazing 30min threshold. Despite many unrealistic claims, the closest competition offers less than half the flight
time. At about 3 times the size o f a mid

- sized quadcopter, heavier payloads exert disproportionatelly less impact on Matrix flight time than smaller quadcopter flight time. Without exception, even the top selling mid

- sized quadcopters with 8" to 10" propellers will max out at 5

- 6 minutes with Hero3 and gimbal onboard. It's common for both vendors and end users to exaggerate or manipulate payload and flight time by gutting critical components inside quadcopters and cameras.

IDEAL UNOBSTRUCTED AUTO

- STABILIZED CAMERA/GIMBAL LOCATION
Tire d of propellers and landing skids framing your video? The Matrix's nose offers an ideal
location with unobstructed view

- no propellers even in wide angle videos, no skid landing when pointed down and no more annoying propellers shadows on the lenses. Alth ough these are nagging issues, there are even more crucial factors in achieving stability. Because traditionally mounted cameras are about 8 inches below the main hub, a quadcopter's roll causes the camera to swing like a pendulum. Although a good gimbal i s able to compensate for the roll axis movement, it's unable to address the horizontal movement that causes a video to shift from side to side as if a skater is holding the camera. By moving the gimbal and camera up to the level of the propellers, the Matr ix design has basically eliminated the pendulum effect. Last but not least, gimbals are only as stable as the foundation they are mounted on. Bypassing the weight and slack of unstable undermounted gimbal platforms, Matrix's gimbal is mounted directly on

t he main frame to prevent oscillation from surfacing.

TRIPLE CARBON FIBER DECK FOR COMPREHENSIVE & VERSATILE INTEGRATION In housing and supporting an extensive list of stock and upgrade components on a super

- scaled quadcopter, Matrix's triple decked carbo n fiber structure is extremely strong and versatile. Four foldable arms which double as supporting beams are securely sandwiched between the lower decks along with multiple ventilated ESC positions. The middle deck houses and protects all
critical electron ic components such as the flight controller, the GPS, LED and other optional systems. Versatile Battery and ESC mounting positions allows the operator to shift CG (center of gravity) upward, downward, forward and backward to accommodate a wide variety of

p ayloads and flight characteristics. Mount the battery below the lower deck for more stable flights or move the battery to the upper deck to increase maneuverability. And to counter balance different camera payloads, you can shift the battery, ESCs and arms into optimal positions for proper CG.85 ADDITIONAL C4 VIBRATION ISOLATION DECK TO ELIMINATE JELLO EFFECTS ON
VIDEOS High frequency vibration on cameras is the principal cause of jello effects on videos. Implemented on a vast scale, Matrix's C4 vibration is olation deck offers a comprehensive anti

vibration solution for gimbal, camera and flight controller. In contrast to skimpy isolation plates, rubber bands or balls, Matrix's C4 vibration roadblock encompasses the entire surface and mass of the upper decks including the weight of a top mounted battery to neutralize vibrations. By including an extra layer of vibration dampening for the flight controller, Matrix is also preserving a common practice amongst professional pilots. A flight controller's sensitive g yro system can often misinterpretate vibrations as part of an aircraft movement, leading to adjustments and counter adjustments that generates more vibrations. By addressing the cause and effect of vibrations, the Matrix platform offers the epitome of prod uction quality videos without the risk and disappointment of software stabilization.

FOLDS AND FITS NEATLY INTO A CARRY

- ON SIZED ALUMINUM CASE No more awkward quadcopter with protruding arms and propellers to lug around. Unlike typical folding mechanisms, the Matrix's arms and landing skids are designed to lock into folded or operating positions so you don't have to sacrifice structural integrity for portability. Implementations of slotted tracks enable fast and secured transitions without the risk losing any hardware. For a day out in the park or a hiking trip, you can retract the arms and skids to reduce the footprint. And for traveling, foldable antenna enable the Matrix and the transmitter to slip comfortably into a professional aluminum case without di smounting the propellers and gimbal. Upon arrival at the flight location the operator can adjust the landing skid height to accommodate rougher terrain. An optional aluminum case even includes cutouts for transmitter, batteries, spare parts & tools. Who kn ows, you might have a trip planned for Europe and the very versatile Matrix can make a great companion as a carry

- on.

DYNAMICALLY BALANCED MOTORS & OVER

- SPECCED ESCS For exceptionally smooth flights, Matrix super muscular 42mm brushless motors are dynam ical balanced. Since brushless motors are hand wound, the mass center is usually not in alignment with the mechanical center. Using advanced electronic balancing instruments, our factory spins up each motor then make proper adjustment to bring the mass cen ter into alignment. Then to control and power the motors, Matrix 40A ESCs feature advanced multi

- rotor algorithms which offers better performance and reliability than generic helicopter algorithms. Over

- specced to sustain unrestrained amperage in higher to rque for acceleration, extreme maneuvers and bigger payloads, Matrix is engineered to operating below capacity, so mechanical and electronic components stay relatively cooler even with consecutive flights.

STIFFER & THICKER DOUBLE

- POINT MOUNTED 15" CARBO N PROPELLERS No propellers are created equal. 15" Matrix robust carbon fiber propellers are sculpted with
extra thick mid

- section to resists flex then tapers to efficient blades to cut through the air with
minimal resistance. Traditional circular mounts ar e accidents waiting to happen because the force of rotating propellers will eventually unscrew the crown nuts during flight. Integrated86 double point mounts on Matrix motors and propellers eliminate this possibility and at the same time improve tracking pre cision because the propellers are forced to sit flat against the top of the motors. Another benefit of a flat mount is that there are no vulnerable protruding motor shafts. Slight deviations in traditional circular mounting holes or protruding motor shafts are extremely difficult to detect which magnify pitch and tracking variances, a major cause of vibrations and unstable flights. Since end

- users are often required to purchase and mount propellers, Matrix's new hassle free mounting configuration is impleme nted to prevent vibration issues from surfacing.

SELECTABLE MANUAL, ATTITUDE & GPS FLIGHT MODES
A 3

- positioned switch is setup on Matrix' transmitter for pilot to select between 3 different flight modes. (1) With Manual Flight Mode, the absence of Gyro a ssisted flight makes it very difficult for the Pilot to stabilize and maneuver the quadcopter. (2) For 3

- axis gyro auto

- stabilized flight, the Attitude Flight Mode will automatically keep the Matrix in a leveled and sustainable flight thus enabling the pil ot to focus on maneuvering the quadcopter. (3) Finally, the GPS Flight
Mode is the most often used mode because it combines the benefit of 3

- axis gyro auto

stabilized flight with 4 advanced GPS based functions described below.

GPS

- LOCK & RETURN

- TO

- HOME
Un der GPS Flight Mode, (1) one of the most utilized GPS based functions is the GPS

- Lock function. Simply release the cyclic stick and allow it to spring to the middle of the control and the Matrix will be locked into a fixed GPS location (longitude

- lock and latitude

- lock) with a tolerance of 3 to 5 feet radius. Another similar function from the Matrix flight controller, the Barometric

Lock can be activated by moving the throttle stick to the middle of the control and the Matrix will
be locked into a fixed ele vation (altitude

- lock). A hands

- free hover modes is established when the pilot activates both the GPS

- Lock and the Barometric

- Lock simultaneously and the flight controller takes over. Either lock may also be used independently to hover in a fixed GPS
coord inate with pilot controlled elevation or the longitude/latitude. By relinquishing controls to
these auto

- hover modes, the pilot can better focus on monitoring the video and controlling the camera. (2) Another popular GPS function is the Return

- to

- Home feat ure, a preprogrammed failsafe function that's automatically triggered by lose of remote control signals. Upon activation, the quadcopter will hover in place for a couple of seconds before elevating to a preprogrammed height and return to the home position for an automated landing sequence.

GPS BASED COURSE

- LOCK & HOME

- LOCK Under GPS Flight Mode, there is dedicated 3

- positioned carefree mode switch set up to access (3) Course

- Lock, a compass based carefree mode that remembers the initial take

- off direction of the flight which is used to consistently orient the quadcopter. Und er Course

- Lock, the
transmitter radio must remain in the initial take

- off direction until it's reset or until the quadcopter lands. For example, with the transmitter pointed in the eastward direction, a quadcopter takes off in eastward heading orientation then turns towards a northward heading. Without Course

Lock, a transmitter cyclic (directional) stick moved up towards the east will cause the quadcopter to head northward. Under Course

- Lock, a cyclic stick moved up towards the east will cause the quadcopt er to head eastward which is consistent with the initial take

- off direction.87 In fact, by keeping the transmitter pointed in the initial eastward take

- off direction, the cyclic stick direction will always correspond to the direction of the quadcopter no mat ter how the heading has changed. At any time the pilot may reset the initial direction by flipping the Carefree
Mode Switch in and out of Course

- Lock. (4) Lastly, there is another similar carefree mode with a
twist. Home

- Lock, a home coordinate based caref ree mode is very similar to Course

- Lock. The
difference is that Home

- Lock uses the home location as the consistent tail

- in orientation for the entire flight. While this allows the pilot to constantly turn and follow the quadcopter, the pilot
should not mov e away from the home location. And because GPS has a tolerance of 3

- 5 feet,
Home

- Lock is less precise than Course

- Lock. However, as the quadcopter gains more distance from the home position the precision improves dramatically. This is why Home

- Lock will no t and
cannot be activated within a 30

- feet circle from the home position. To use Home

- Lock, the pilot usually maintains a tail

- in orientation until the quadcopter is well beyond the 30

- feet circle before assuming that Home

- Lock has activated. At this point the pilot can constantly turn and point the transmitter at the quadcopter and the cyclic stick will always correspond directly to the quadcopter's direction. To bring the quadcopter back, the pilot simply pulls the cyclic towards
himself

- basically a man ual controlled return

- to

- home function. Special caution is required when the quadcopter approaches the 30

- feet circle because Home

- Lock will automatically switch to
Course

- Lock. If the quadcopter enters the 30

- feet circle from the initial take

- off directio n so that
Home

- Lock is equal to Course

- Lock the pilot can assume that the quadcopter is under Course

Lock until the quadcopter lands. In summary, an experienced pilot uses the "Normal" flight mode because no help is required from GPS. Both Course

- Lock & Ho me

- Lock carefree flight modes enable the operator to pilot the quadcopter without keeping track of the quadcopter's tail position. This is especially useful if a less experienced pilot is rotating the quadcopter to pan the
video. There is much less confusi on for beginner pilots to stick with either "Normal" mode or use
GPS assisted Course

- Lock. Home

- Lock is usually reserved for longer distance within

- the

- line

of

- sight flight because it's a bit confusing to operate when it approaches the home position.

ULTR A DURABLE & MAINTENANCE FRIENDLY All Matrix material and components are selected and built for reliability and durability. Premium carbon fiber is utilized in the main frame for its rigidity and light

- weight properties. Wear
resistant CNC aluminum is utili zed in screw

- mounted joints, brackets and posts. Tough Japanese bearings are implemented to guard against higher temperatures. Then for continued maintenance, Matrix is based on a modularized design with strategically placed high tensile strength connector s so it's extremely easy and cost effective to maintain and operate. With minimal disassembly, components can be independently removed and replaced to diagnose and repair problems. As with all Turbo Ace production models, well stocked Matrix parts and

upgr ades are manufactured in larger volumes and savings are passed on to end

- users. Operators are encouraged to keep some backup parts such as spare propellers, screws and batteries for replacement. Complimentary Turbo Ace videos are available online to assist operators in maintaining and upgrading the Matrix.

EXPANDABILITY WITH OPEN ARCHITECTURE & UPDATABLE ONLINE FIRMWARE Catering to research professionals and avid hobbyists, the Matrix welcomes a full spectrum of specialized modifications. An open archite cture supports unparalleled flexibility for arm and88 frame extensions, variable motor mount options and ample space for peripheral integration. To get a head start on more advanced integrations, you can get an upgrade from the DJI Naza

- M
Lite to either the Naza

- M V2 or WooKong flight controllers that are all supported with continued online updatable firmware. Multiple adjustable mounting positions are pre

- drilled to accommodate third party gimbal integration.

FLIGHT CONTROLLER OPTIONS & SPECIFICATION

DJI N AZA

- M LITE MULTI

- ROTOR STABILIZATION CONTROLLER Support Multi

- Rotor: Quad

- Rotor I4, X4/ Hex

- Rotor I6, X6, IY6, Y6 Supported ESC Output: 400Hz Refresh Frequency
Recommended Transmitter: PCM or 2.4GHz with minimum 4 channels Working Voltag e Range: MC: 4.8V~5.5V Power Consumption: MAX 1.5W (0.3A@5V), Normal: 0.6W (0.12A@5V) Operating Temperature:

- 10 ~ 50 degree Celsius Assistant Software System Requirement: Windows XP sp3 / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Maximum Yaw Angular Velocity: 200 Degree/Sec Maximum Tilt Angle: 45 Degree
Ascent / Descent: +

- 6m/Sec MC: 25g GPS/Compass: 21.3g VU: 20g Dimensions: MC: 45.5mm x 31.5mm x 18.5mm, GPS/Compass 46mm (diameter) x 9mm, VU
32.2mm x 21.1mm x 7.7mm
Built

- in Functions: Three Modes Auto

- pilot, Enhanced Failsaf e, Low Voltage Protection, S

- Bus Receiver Support, PPM Receiver Support, 2

- Axis Gimbal Support

DJI NAZA

- M V2 MULTI

- ROTOR STABILIZATION CONTROLLER

Support Multi

- Rotor: Quad

- Rotor I4, X4/ Hex

- Rotor I6, X6, IY6, Y6/

Octo

- rotor I8

, V8

, X8
Supported ESC Output: 400Hz Refresh Frequency
Recommended Transmitter: PCM or 2.4GHz with minimum 4 channels Working Voltage Range: MC: 4.8V~5.5V Working Voltage Range: PMU input: 7.4V to 26.0V (recommend 2S to 6S Lipo) Power Consumption: MAX 3.15W (0.25A@ 12.6V), Normal: 1.638W (0.13A@12.6V) Operating Temperature:

- 10 ~ 50 degree Celsius Assistant Software System Requirement: Windows XP sp3 / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Maximum Yaw Angular Velocity: 200/s Maximum Tilt Angle: 45
Ascent / Descent: +

- 6m/s MC: 27g
GP S/Compass: 27g PMU: 28g89 LED: 13g Dimensions: MC: 45.5mm x 32.5mm x 18.5mm, GPS/Compass 46mm (diameter) x 10mm, PMU 39.5mm x 27.5mm x 10.0mm, LED 25mm x 25mm x 7.0mm
Built

- in Functions: Three Modes Auto

- pilot, Enhanced Failsafe, Low Voltage Protection, S

- Bu s Receiver Support, PPM Receiver Support, 2

- Axis Gimbal Support

DJI A2 MULTI

- ROTOR STABILIZATION CONTROLLER

Based on the technology and design philosophy of DJI’s Ace series of high

- performance controllers, the A2 offers you a brand new fli ght experience. The A2 adopts a full metal case design and utilizes high quality components precisely calibrated with temperature compensation in all gyros and sensors, industry renowned flight algorithm in flight control and UAV field.

Peripherals * Supported Multi

- Rotor: Quad

- Rotor: +4,x4; Hex

- Rotor +6,x6,Y6,Rev Y6; Octo

- Rotor +8,x8,V8 * Supported ESC Output: 400Hz refresh frequency * Supported Transmitter for Built

- in Receiver: Futaba FASST Series and DJI DESST Series * Supported External Receiver : Futaba S

- Bus, S

- Bus2, DSM2 * Recommended Battery: 2S ~ 6S LiPo * Operating Temperature:

- 5°C to +60°C * Assistant Software System Requirement: Windows XP SP3 / 7 /8 (32 or 64 bit) * Other DJI Products Supported: Z15,H3

- 2D,iOSD,2.4G Data Link,S800 EVO

Fl ight Performance * Hovering Accuracy (In GPS Mode): Vertical: ± 0.5m; Horizontal: ± 1.5m * Max Yaw Angular Velocity: 150 deg/s * Max Tilt Angle: 35°

Electrical & Mechanical * Power Consumption: MAX 5W (Typical Value: 0.3A@12.5V
* Built

- In Functions: Built

- in Receiver; Multiple Control Modes; 2

- axis Gimbal Supported; Low Voltage Protection; PC & Bluetooth Ground Station
* Built

- In Functions: External Receiver Supported; Intelligent Orientation Control; Sound Alarm; 4 Configurable Output * Total Weight: Tota l Weight: <= 224g(overall) * Flight Controller Dimensions: 54mm x 39mm x 14.9mm
* IMU Dimensions: 41.3mm x 30.5mm x 26.3mm
* GPS

- Compass Pro Dimensions: 62mm (diameter) x 14.3mm
* LED

- BTU

- I Dimensions: 30mm x 30mm x 7.9mm
* PMU Dimensions: 39.5mm x 27.6mm x 9.8mm

CAMERAS90 Aerial camera mounted under quadcopter serves two main purposes. (1) First and foremost, cameras are used for the purpose of recording videos or taking still photographs. Preferably, a
DSLR camera is mounted on an auto

- stabilized gyro base d gimbal (camera mount) to stabilize the camera's horizon. (2) For more experienced pilots, a camera can be used for the purpose of piloting the quadcopter from the point of view of the camera aka FPV (first

- person

- view) piloting.
If the camera is either m ounted directly on the quadcopter without stabilization so the pilot can experience the tilt (pitch) & roll of the hexacopter. If the camera is auto

- stabilized, OSD (on

screen

- display) may be required to overlay artificial horizon and flight status on live feed video.

600TVL Camera Super Compact at 1"x1"x1" Approximate Dimension Extremely Light
Convenient 2

- way Tape Mounting facilitates an easy way to change PFV location. For FPV Piloting: 600TVL camera is hard mounted on the hexacopter's frame so pilot can see the video's tilt & roll action of the hexacopter. For Framing Videos: 600TVL camera is mounted on the bottom of the brushless gimbal which is aligned with the Hero 3 on the gimbal.

GoPro Hero3 Adjustable Ultra Wide Angle Lenses 2X Faster Image Processor 2X Low Light Performance 12MP Image Sensor for high definition photos HD Video from 1080p at 60 fps to 4K at 15 fps
Wi

- Fi enables all camera function to be remotely c ontrolled at up to 500 feet.

VIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNT & AUTO

- STABILIZED CAMERA MOUNTS ON MATRIX Employing vibration isolation mount for camera can significantly dampen high frequency vibrations to prevent rolling shutter & jello effects on videos. And f or more professional applications, we can optionally add gyro based camera mounts to automatically stabilize cameras to accommodate quadcopter's tilt & roll movements to maintain a leveled video horizon. To control the camera's aim, a dial switch on the tr ansmitter radio enables the pilot to tilt the camera up or down. With the freedom to maneuver and turn the quadcopter from different perspectives, heights and angles, one can achieve an endless variety of high quality
shots and videos.

H3 Vibration Isolat ion Mount Vibrations Dampening (for GoPro Hero2/3 & other small cameras) GoPro Tripod Mount & Tripod Screw Super Light Weight Configuration Enables Dual Battery Setup for Extended Flight Time

Gyrox

- 3 Brushless 2

- Axis Gimbal91 Super Fast Auto

- Stabilized Roll

- Axis Super Fast Pilot Controlled & Auto

- Stabilized Tilt

- Axis Expanded Tilt

- Axis Angle Enables the Camera to Point Straight Down Optimized Stabilization & Mounting for GoPro Hero3 Camera Only

Gyrox

- 5R Brushless 2

- Axis Gimbal Super Fast Auto

- Stabilized Roll

- Axis Super Fast Pilot Controlled & Auto

- Stabilized Tilt

- Axis Expanded Tilt

- Axis Angle Enables the Camera to Point Straight Down Optimized Stabilization & Mounting for Sony NEX

- 5R/5N/6/7 Cameras

FPV Live Feed Video
Live fee d video enables the pilot or cameraman to see real time videos from the camera's point of view which is synonymous to FPV (first

- person

- view). In contrast to slower and shorter distanced WiFi video streaming on cameras, aerial FPV requires much longer dist ance transmission without visible delay. A video transmitter is usually attached to a camera's video

out port transmits the video signals. A matching video receiver located next to the pilot or cameraman receives the video signal that is then plugged into a monitor's video

- in port for displaying the video. There are 2 main purposes for aerial FPV. (1) To enable pilot/cameraman to see and frame videos or still shots by adjusting the gimbal and/or the quadcopters location and orientation. (2) To enable pilot to see and fly from the point of view of the camera (view from the cockpit). If a camera is hard mounted without auto

- stabilization, the video will reflect the tilt (pitch) and roll of the quadcopter. If a camera is auto

- stabilized on a gimbal, an OSD (on

screen

- display) may be implemented to overlay artificial horizon and flight data on the auto

stabilized video that does not reflect the tilt and roll of hexacopter.

FPV From 600TVL Camera Lighter TVL camera is easy to set up and promotes longer flight tim e. Composite video output & standardized plug enable simple connection to video transmitter. Hard mounted on the Hexacopter, TVL camera can be used for FPV piloting & surveillance. Mounted on under or above the gimbal, TVL camera can be aligned with DSLR camera for framing your videos and stills.
FPV From Hero3 or HD Camera You can see exactly what the Hero3 or HD camera is capturing for framing your video and stills. Special cable connector is provided for video transmitter to plug into the Hero3 or HD c amera's video out port Examples of cameras supported: Hero3 & Sony NEX 5N/6N/7N

STANDARD & LONG DISTANCE TRANSMITTERS FOR MATRIX Due to safety and equipment concerns, transmitter reliability is crucial in professional quadcopter operations. Without an e stablished standard of verification, it's common place for transmitter brands to overstate operating distance by discounting the importance of reliability. A92 typical transmitter spec for 2,000 feet range may only be reliable 80% of the time and you can

eas ily lost your equipment in several flights at 300 feet. Only extensive field testing over several
months

- not biased reviews based on several test flights

- are true indicators of consistently reliable operating range.

Walkera F7 Transmitter

2.4GHz Transmitter with 7 Channels
RX701 Receiver with 7 Channels Telemetry Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm
Standard Distance of 300

- 500 Feet
Build

- in 3.5" Color LCD Screen for FPV Live Video Display Compatible only with DV04 Camera

Walkera Devo 10 Transmitter

2.4GHz Transmitter with 10 Channels
RX1002 Receiver with 10 Channels Telemetry Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm
Standard Distance of 300

- 500 Feet
A Practical and Cos t Effective Solution

Spektrum DX8 Long Distance Transmitter

2.4GHz DSMX Transmitter with 8 Channels AR8000 Receiver Package with 8 Channels Main Receiver & Satellite Receiver Strategically Placed for Signal Path Diversity TM1000 Telemetry Installed fo r Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm Reliable Standard & Long Distance of 1 to 1.2 Mile 2013’s #1 Selling & User Friendly Transmitter

Spektrum DX9 Long Distance Transmitter
2.4GHz DSMX Transmitter with 9 Channels AR9020 Receiver Package with 9 Channels Main Receiver & 2x Satellite Receivers Strategically Placed for Signal Path Diversity TM1000 Telemetry Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery Alarm Reliable Standard & Long Distance of 1 t o 1.2 Mile Upgraded Robust Antenna 2014’s #1 Selling & User Friendly Transmitter93 Futaba 14SG Long Distance Transmitter

2.4GHz FASSTEST Transmitter with 14 Channels
R7800SB Bi

- Directional Receiver with 8 Channels (Optional: R6106HFC Receiver for 6
addit ional channels)
S.Bus2 Bi

- Directional Protocol for Additional Servos, Telemetry & Other Auxiliary Functions Telemetry Voltage Sensor Installed for Updated Flight Battery Status to Trigger Low Battery
Alarm Ultra Reliable Standard & Long Distance of 1 to 1. 2 Mile (Upgradable to EZUHF for up to 25 miles) Overwhelmingly Recommended by Professional RC Pilot Groups

TRANSMITTER & RECEIVER OPERATING REQUIREMENTS Standard remote control transmitters and receivers utilized with the Matrix quadcopter operate
under FCC Part 15 (S29DEVO

- 10, BRWDAMTX11, AZPT14SG

- 24G, S29TX5803) in either legal 2.4GHz and/or 5.8GHz frequencies. In general, advanced quadcopters require a minimum of 7 channels under the 2.4GHz frequency range: 4 channels for piloting controls, 2 channels for the GPS and 1 channel for controlling the tilt

- axis of the gimbal. Extended distance transmitters usually employ several methods to promote signal strength and reliability. (1) Frequency

hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) is a method of transmitting radio signals by rapidly switching between several frequencies to seek the least amount of traffic. (2) Dual paths diversity enable the signals to reach two receivers or antennas mounted in different locations on the quadcopter so the system can utilize the str ongest signal path. Bi

- directional communications between transmitter and receiver can also utilize feedback signal strength to traget the best frequencies in real time (3) In case of signal disruptions, algorithm for ultra fast signal recovery enables the transmitter and receiver to quickly rebind for uninterrupted operations. Products using permitted frequencies without certification will require an amateur radio (ham) license. It is the operator's responsibilities to ensure the use of such products meet their individual countries' federal and local government's rules or regulations for RF devices. If you are unsure of your government's requirement or unable to comply with them, please do not purchase this product. Please do not alter the purchased product in violation of said rules and regulations because Wow Hobbies cannot be held liable for operator's misuse or modification of a legal product.

INTEGRATION, SET UP, FLIGHT TEST & SHIPPING There is a myriad of Matrix options to satisfying specific applica tions. After installation, setup and inspection, our technicians will complete final adjustments plus a series of test flights. If your orders is placed for pick

- up, we will redo a live flight

- test when you arrive at our showroom. If your order is to be sh ipped, a test flight video for your specific Matrix order will be recorded, saved and shipped with the instructions in a flash drive. Our Matrix packages are designed to94 retain all assembled components as a fully integrated system during shipping. To preve nt damage, the Matrix quadcopter is suspended in the middle of a large corrugated shipping box.