U.S.DepartmentofTransportationDocketManagementSystem1200NewJerseyAve.,SEWashington,DC20590Re:ExemptionRequestSection333oftheFAAReformActandPart11oftheFederalAviationRegulationsfrom14CFRPart21,SubpartH;14CFR§91.203(a)(1);14CFRPart27:14CFR§§91.9(c},45.23(b)and45.27(a);14CFR§61.113(a)&(b);14CFR§91.7(a);91.9(b)(2);91.103;91.109(a);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)DearSirorMadam:PursuanttoSection333oftheFAAModernizationandReformActof2012("ReformAct")and14CFRPart11,P3Communications("Petitioner"),acellularnetworkconsultingandtestingcompanythatperformstelecommunicationsinterferenceinspection,herebyappliesforanexemptionfromFederalAviationRegulations("FARs")identifiedbelow,toallowcommercialoperationofsmallunmannedaerialsystems("sUAS")solongassuchoperationsareconductedwithinandundertheconditionsoutlinedhereinorasmaybeestablishedbytheFAAasrequiredbySection333.1Thisexemptionisinaccordancewithprotocolsoutlinedinthispetitionforexemption,protocolsdefinedinthefollowingproprietaryandconfidentialdocuments:I.ExhibitAP3OperatingManualII.Exhibit8P3PreFlightCheckListIll.ExhibitCDJIMaintenanceManual1TheconditionsproposedbytheapplicantaredrawnfromOrder8900.1CHG0,Volume3

# I. Petitioner's Description 

# Petitioner

is supported

by OJ

I, the manufacturer

of the Inspire

1,

a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)

that

is

a lightweight, weighing

less than

55 pounds including payload, bladed multi-rotor, vertical takeoff

and landing (VTOL) sUAS specifically designed

for safety

and ease

of operation. The principals

of P3 have been

in the business

of telecommunications

tower interference inspection

for

5 (five) years

for P3 Communications

Inc., and

its parent company

P3 Group. Through that experience,

the principals

have developed

a strong safety culture. Currently, inspection

of telecommunication

and utility structures

can require employees

to climb

the structures

or towers. Alternatively,

the necessary assessment

must

be performed

with techniques

which

are not
as accurate

. Inspection
climbs involve

the largest

risk

to personnel
safety.

On average
since 2003, there have been

10 wireless telecom tower fatalities

per year

in the US. P3 intends

to utilize sUAS technology

to reduce
risks and improve

the quality

of their inspections

by first utilizing

the Inspire

1 to determine

if there

is

a malfunction

on the tower,

if there

is interference

from

a nearby source

and what
the source

of the 3rd party interference

is. P3's service includes

RF propagation

and service quality measurements

for
all cellular network technologies

(GSM, UMTS, COMA, EVDO,

L TE, WiFi, WiMax,

5G, P25, Tetra, etc.). Environments

can include venues
such

as stadiums

or other areas/routes

of interest, where airborne

RF coverage measurements are required. Automated measurement equipment

is attached

to the UAV

to collect

and store appropriate information

while airborne

for further post-processing. Another aspect

of P3's proposed operations

under
this exemption would

be the assessment

of RF coverage

and radio propagation

This work would

be performed

prior

to installing

new transmitter

e

. g.

in venues

or other indoor

and outdoor locations.

The UAV
will

be used to temporarily

place
and hold

a transmitter

at certain geographical

# positions

and heights

to emit CW signals. Additionally

RF measurements

will

be performed around

the transmitter

in varying distances

to assess

the radio propagation. Part

of the
P3 services

will
be incidental general photo shooting

and video capturing

of towers, structures, buildings,
nature

etc. The
DJI Inspire includes

a camera;

so the flight operations

will
be exactly

as described

in the above paragraphs. Also, congruent

with the other operations

P3 will provide
flight instructions,
training

and proficiency training

to employees incorporated

in the UAS program.

All flying

will
be performed

by or under

the control

of

a PPL

(or UAS pilot certificate,

when applicable)

. The petitioner intends

the sUAS
Pilot

in Command

(PIC)

to have either

a private

pilot license (PPL)

or an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) certificate
(when

it is available).

They also intend

to use

a Safety Officer
(SO)

to act
as an on-site observer

for each mission. The PIC will hold

a Class

Ill medical.

Both PIC and SO have unique training specific

to the DJI Inspire

1 operations. Consistent

with the requirements

of 14 CFR

§ 11.81

(a), Petitioner provides

the following information

in support

of its petition

for exemption: The name

and address

of the Petitioner

is

: Michael Schwab VP, Network Testing P3 Communications 412
Mt. Kemble

Ave Suite G20s Morristown,

NJ 07960 1-973-944-8541 Michaei.Schwab@p3-group.com 

# II. Relevant Statutory Authority This petition

for exemption

is submitted

to fulfill Congress•

goal

in passing Section 333(a) through

(c)
of the Reform

Act.

In the ReformAct,CongressdirectedtheFAA"tosafelyacceleratetheintegrationofcivilunmannedaircraftsystemsintothenationalairspacesystem"and,underSection333ofthatlaw,directedtheSecretaryofTransportation(''FAAAdministrator")toconsiderwhethercertainunmannedaircraftsystemsmayoperatesafelyintheNationalAirspaceSystem("NAS")beforecompletionoftherulemakingrequiredunderSection332oftheReformAct.Inmakingthisdetermination,theSecretaryshalldetermine,ataminimum:(1)whichtypesofunmannedaircraftsystems,ifany,asaresultoftheirsize,weight,speed,andoperationalcapability,proximitytoairportsandpopulatedareas;andoperationwithinvisuallineofsightdonotcreateahazardtousersofthenationalairspacesystemorthepublicorposeathreattonationalsecurity;and(2)whetheracertificateofwaiver,certificateofauthorization,orairworthinesscertificationundersection44704oftitle49,UnitedStatesCodeisrequiredfortheoperationofunmannedaircraftsystemsidentifiedunderparagraph(1).IftheSecretarydeterminesthatsuchvehicles"mayoperatesafelyintheNationalAirspaceSystem,theSecretaryshallestablishrequirementsforthesafeoperationofsuchaircraftintheNationalAirspaceSystem"(Emphasisadded).2Inaddition,theFAAAdministratorhasgeneralauthoritytograntexemptionsfromitssafetyregulationsandminimumstandardswhentheAdministratordecidesarequestedexemptionisinthepublicinterest.See49U.S.C.§44701(f)(authorizingthegrantofexemptionsfromarequirementofregulationsprescribedpursuanttosection44701(a)-(b)andsections44702-44716).Apartyrequestinganexemptionmustexplainthereasonswhytheexemption:(1)wouldbenefitthepublicasawhole,and;(2)wouldnotadverselyaffectsafety(orhowitwouldprovidealevelofsafetyatleastequaltotheexistingrules).See14CFR§11.81;FAA,PetitionforExemptions.2Section333placesthedutyontheAdministrator,interalia,tocraftconditionsforthesafeoperationoftheUAS,ifitshouldbedeterminedthattheconditionssetforthhereindonotfulfillthestatutoryrequirementsforapproval.P3willsolelyutilizetheDJIInspireaircraft,maximumtakeoffweightof15poundswithpayload.Thisaircraftwilloperate,undernormalconditionsataspeedofnomorethan43KnotsIndicatedAirSpeed(KIAS)andhavethecapabilitytohover,andmoveintheverticalandhorizontalplanesimultaneously.ItwilloperateonlyinlineofsightofthePICandSOandwilloperateonlywithinthesterileareadefinedby100'radiussurroundingthetelecommunications,utilitystructureorconstructionsofinterestandunder400'AGL.Thesterileareaconfinestheaircrafttoairspacethatisnotcurrentlynavigablebymannedaircraftper14CFR91.119.SuchoperationswillinsurethatthesUASwill"notcreateahazardtousersoftheNASorthepublic."GiventhesmallsizeoftheDJIInspire1andtherestrictedsterileenvironmentwithinwhichitwilloperate,thepetitionerfallssquarelywithinthezoneofsafety(anequivalentlevelofsafety)inwhichCongressenvisionedthattheFAAmust,byexemption,allowcommercialoperationsofUASstocommenceimmediately.AlsoduetothesizeoftheUASsandtherestrictedareasinwhichtherelevantInspire1sUASwilloperate,approvaloftheapplicationpresentsnonationalsecurityissue.GiventhecleardirectioninSection333oftheReformAct,theauthoritycontainedintheFederalAviationAct,asamended;thestrongequivalentlevelofsafetysurroundingtheproposedoperationsandthesignificantpublicbenefitofdramaticallyincreasedsafetyofaviationversusnon-aviationinspectionservicesassociatedwithallowingsUAStechnologytosupportP3operations,thegrantoftherequestedexemptionsisinthepublicinterest.Accordingly,thepetitionerrespectfullyrequeststhattheFAAgranttherequestedexemptionwithoutdelay.Ill.QualificationforApprovalUnderSection333oftheReformActTheproposedoperationsinthispetitionforexemptionqualifyforexpeditedapprovalunderSection333oftheReformAct.Eachofthestatutorycriteria!andotherpotentiallyrelevantfactorsaresatisfied.Theproposedoperationswouldpermittheuseofsmallandrelatively

# inexpensive

UAS under controlled conditions

in airspace

that

is: (1) limited;

(2) predetermined;

(3) strictly controlled

as
to access,

and;

(4) would provide

an increased

level

of safety beyond

that existing when P3 personnel

are used

to accomplish

the same purpose. Petitioner's

sUAS

is

a 4 bladed multi-rotor, vertical takeoff

and landing (VTOL) aircraft, weighting

15 or fewer pounds including payload specifically designed

for safety

and maximum

ease

of operation.

It operates,
under normal conditions,

at

a speed

of no more than

43 KIAS and has the capability

to hover,

and move

in the vertical

and horizontal

plane simultaneously. Petitioner's

DJI Inspire

1 sUAS

will operate

in line-of-sight

of the PIC and SO and will operate

only within

a sterile area surrounding
objects that are current obstructions

to navigable airspace

for manned aircraft.
Such operations

will ensure

that the DJIInspire

1 sUAS

will .. not create

a hazard

to users

of the National Airspace System

or the public

... Given

the small size

of the sUAS involved

and the restricted
sterile flight operation environment,

this petition

for exemption

falls squarely within

the zone

of safety

i.e.,

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 size

of the UASs
and the restricted
areas

in which

the sUAS will operate, approval

of the application presents

no national security issue. Considering

the clear direction

in Section

333

of the Reform

Act, the authority contained

in the Federal Aviation

Act,

as amended,

the 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 UASs

for the proposed operations,

the grant

of the requested exemptions

is also

in the public interest. Accordingly, Petitioner respectfully requests

that the FAA grant

the requested exemption without delay. 

# IV. Description

of Proposed Operations

# The Exhibit

B Standard Operating Procedures

(SOP) describes

the policies

and procedures

for Petitioner's proposed Inspire

1 sUAS operations.

To assist

the FAA

in its safety assessment

of Petitioner's proposed Inspire

1 sUAS operations,

below

is

a summary

of operational limitations

and conditions

which

will ensure

an equivalent or higher
level

of safety

to operations conducted

under current regulatory guidelines: 1. The Inspire

1 sUAS weighs

less than

7 lbs. 2. Flights

will
be operated
within line-of-sight

of the PIC and SO

. 3. Maximum

total flight time
for each operational

flight

will
be 30 minutes. Flights

will
be terminated

at 

# 27o/o battery power reserve should

that occur prior

to the
30 minute
limit. 4. Flights

will

be operated

at an altitude

of no more than 400 feet above ground
level ("AGL"). 5. Minimum

crew

for each operation

will consist

of the Inspire

1 sUAS

PIC and

an SO. 6. The PIC will
be an FAA licensed airman

with

a private pilot's certificate

or UAS certificate
(when

the FAA issues

the criteria and procedures

for

a UAS license)

and

a third class medical certificate. 7. The Inspire

1 sUAS
pilot will
be the PIC.

If a pilot certificate holder other than
the DJI Inspire

1 sUAS Pilot

is present

and possesses

the necessary

PIC qualifications,

that person

can also

be designated

as PIC. 8. The OJI Inspire

1 sUAS

will only operate within

a confined

by geo-fence

to

a sterile area defined

by

1 00' radius surrounding the telecommunications

or utility structure

and under 400' AGL. 9.

A pre-flight briefing,

in accordance

with

its Preflight Checklist (Exhibit

B) will
be conducted

in regard

to the planned Inspire

1 sUAS operations

prior

to each flight mission.

It will
be

# mandatory

that

all personnel

who
will
be performing

duties within

the boundaries

of the safety perimeter

be present

for the flight briefing. 10

. Notification

of flight operations

to the FAA will

be consistent

with the Certificate

of Authorization

(COA) requirements.
Because operations

are confined

to obstructed airspace already subject

to the presence

of personnel

and equipment

and the high number

of forecast operations, Petitioner

is requesting exemption

from

all FAA notification requirements. 11.

P3 will obtain consent

of the PIC and SO

to be
at

a point on the site,

as proximate

to the center

of the proposed operations

so that they
will have

a good visual

line

of sight throughout

the operations. 12

. The PIC and SO will
be trained

in operation

of DJI Inspire 1 sUAS

and will have received up-to-date maintenance

and flight

log information

on the particular Inspire

1 sUAS

to be operated,

as required

in Exhibits

A and

B. 13.

The PIC and SO will

at all times

be able

to communicate by voice and/or
text. 14. Written and/or

oral permission

from
the relevant property holders

will
be obtained. 15.

All required permissions

and permits

will
be obtained

from territorial,

state, county

or city jurisdictions, including

local
law enforcement,

fire,

or other appropriate governmental agencies. 16.

If the Inspire

1 sUAS loses communications

or loses

its GPS signal,

the Inspire

1 sUAS

is equipped

with advanced safety features

that will allow

the Inspire

1 sUAS

to automatically

return

to

a predefined location within

thegeefence perimeter. Failsafe Return

to Home

is activated automatically.

If remote controller
signal

is lost for more than

3 seconds

it will return

to

a predefined location.

# 17

. The
DJI Inspire

1 sUAS

will have
the capability

to abort

a flight

in case

of unpredicted obstacles

or emergencies. 

# V. Petitioner Requests Exemption

From
the Following Regulations The Federal Aviation

Act expressly
grants

the FAA the authority

to issue exemptions.

By its terms,

this statutory authority includes exempting

civil aircraft,

as the term

is defined under §401

01
of the Act, including sUAS, from

its safety regulations

and minimum standards

when

the Administrator

decides

a requested exemption

is in the public interest. Petitioner
seeks

an exemption

from several interrelated provisions

of 14 CFR Parts

21, 45 and

91 for purposes

of conducting

aerial surveys

and inspections

using sUAS. Listed below

are:
(1) the specific sections

of 14 CFR

for which exemption

is sought;

and
(2) the operating procedures

and safeguards

that Petitioner

has established

which

will ensure

a level

of safety equal

to or better than the rules from which exemption

is sought. Petitioner acknowledges

that some

of the below cited requests

were addressed

in FAA Order 11062 (Grant

of Exemption

to Astraeus Aerial, Docket FAA-2014-

0352)
and
for which

no action
was taken

by the FAA. The FAA's analysis

did, however,

recite

the petitioner's information

as the basis

for the

no action;

this Petition recites

all of the previous sections

for which exemptions

were requested therein. 

# A. 14 C. F.R. Part
21, Subpart

H -Airworthiness Certificates

& 14
C. F.R.



# § 91.203(a)

(1). This petition seeks

an exemption

from

14 CFR Part
21, Subpart

H, which establishes

the procedural requirements

for the issuance

of airworthiness certificates

as required

by 14 CFR §91.203(a)(1

). Given

the size, weight, speed

and limited, obstructed

and unpopulated operating

area associated

with the Inspire

1 sUAS

to be utilized

by the Petitioner,

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

UAS. The
DJI Inspire

1 sUAS

to be operated hereunder

is less than 13.22 pounds

fully loaded, carries neither

a pilot nor passenger, carries

no explosive materials

or flammable

liquid fuels,
and operates exclusively

within

a sterile area adjacent

to structures that are considered obstructions

to manned aircraft. Unlike other civil aircraft, aircraft operations

will

be tightly controlled

and monitored

by the PIC and SO pursuant

to the
P3 Exhibits

A,

B and C requirements

and

in compliance

with local public safety requirements.

Site security

for the area

of operation

is consistent with existing requirements

for maintaining

public safety. Equivalent

Level

of Safety In all cases,

an analysis

of these criteria demonstrates

that the DJI Inspire

1 sUAS 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 rotorcraft operating with

an airworthiness certificate
issued under

14 CFR Part
21, Subpart

H. without

the restrictions

and conditions

of the proposed DJIInspire

1 sUAS operations.

The same criteria demonstrate that there

is no credible threat

to national security posed

by the OJI Inspire

1 sUAS,

due

to its size, speed

of operation, location

of operation,

lack

of explosive materials

or flammable

liquid fuels and inability

to carry

a substantial external

load. B. 14 C. F.R. Part
27: Airworthiness Standards:
Normal Category Rotorcraft. 14 CFR Part

27 sets forth
the procedural requirements

for airworthiness certification

of normal category rotorcraft.

To the extent

the Petitioner's

OJI Inspire

1 sUAS would otherwise require certification

under
Part
27,
as

a rotorcraft, Petitioner requests

an exemption

from Part 27's airworthiness standards

for the same reasons identified

in the exemption request

from item

A. 14 CFRPart21,SubpartH.C.14C.F.R.§§91.9(c),45.23(b)and45.27(a).AircraftMarkingandIdentificationRequirements:Thispetitionseeksanexemptionfromtheaircraftmarkingandidentificationrequirementsof14CFR§§91.9(c),45.23(b)and45.27(a).14CFR§91.9(c),Civilaircraftflightmanual,marking,andplacardrequirements,providesthat:NopersonmayoperateaU.S.-registeredcivilaircraftunlessthataircraftisidentifiedinaccordancewithpart45ofthischapter.14CFR§45.23(b},MarkingsoftheAircraft,states:Whenmarksinclude onlytheRomancapitalletter"N"andtheregistrationnumberisdisplayedonlimited,restrictedorlightsportcategoryaircraftorexperimentalorprovisionallycertificatedaircraft,theoperatormustalsodisplayonthataircraftneareachentrancetothecabin,cockpit,orpilotstation,inlettersnotlessthan2inchesnormorethan6incheshigh,thewords"limited,""restricted,""light-sport,""experimental,"or"provisional,"asapplicable.14CFR§45.27(a),Rotorcraft,states:Eachoperatorofarotorcraftmustdisplayonthatrotorcrafthorizontallyonbothsurfacesofthecabin,fuselage,boom,ortailthemarksrequiredby§45.23.Exemptionfrom§45.23(b)iswarrantedbecausetheDJIInspire1sUAShasnocabin,cockpit,orpilotstationorentranceofanykindonwhichtheword"Experimental"canbeplaced.Moreover,giventhesizeoftheDJIInspire1sUAS,two-inchletteringwouldbeimpossible.Theword"Experimental"willbeplacedonthefuselageincompliancewith§45.29(f).Giventhenatureofthespecificreliefsoughtbythisexemptionrequest,Petitionerrequiresrelieffromtheassociatedmarkingandidentificationrequirementsof§45.27(a)and§91.9(c),whichwouldrequirecompliancewith§45.23(b).EquivalentLevelofSafetyAnequivalentlevelofsafetyforexemptionstotheaircraftmarkingandidentificationrequirementsof§§91.9(c),45.23(b)and45.27(a),willbeprovidedbyhavingthesUASmarkedonitsfuselageasrequiredby§45.29(f)wherethepilot,observer,andothersworkingwiththesUASwillseetheidentificationoftheUASas"Experimental."Additionally,PetitionerwillensurecompliancewithanyrequestsofsUASmarkingbytheFAA.TheFAAhasissuedthefollowingexemptionstotheaircraftmarkingrequirementsof§45.23(b):ExemptionsNos.10700,8738,10167and10167A.D.14C.F.R.§61.113(a)&(b):PrivatePilotPrivilegesandLimitations:PilotinCommand.Thispetitionseeksanexemptionfromtheprivatepilotprivilegesandlimitationsof§61.113(a)&(b),whichstates:Privatepilotprivilegesandlimitations:Pilotincommand.(a)Exceptasprovidedinparagraphs(b)through(h)ofthissection,nopersonwhoholdsaprivatepilotcertificatemayactaspilotincommandofanaircraftthatiscarryingpassengersorpropertyforcompensationorhire;normaythatperson,forcompensationorhire,actaspilotincommandofanaircraft.(b)Aprivatepilotmay,forcompensationorhire,actaspilotincommandofanaircraftinconnectionwithanybusinessoremploymentif:(1)Theflightisonlyincidentaltothatbusinessoremployment;and(2)Theaircraftdoesnotcarrypassengersorpropertyforcompensationorhire.PrivatePilotPrivilegesandLimitations:PilotinCommand.Exceptasprovidedinparagraphs(b)through(h)ofthissection,nopersonwhoholdsaprivatepilotcertificatemayactaspilotincommandofanaircraftthatiscarryingpassengersorpropertyforcompensationorhire;normaythatperson,forcompensationorhire,actaspilotincommandofanaircraft.Aprivatepilotmay,forcompensationorhire,actaspilotincommandofanaircraftinconnectionwithanybusinessoremploymentif:Theflightisonlyincidentaltothatbusinessoremployment;andtheaircraftdoesnotcarrypassengersorpropertyforcompensationorhire.Section61.113(a)limitsprivatepilotstobeingincommandofnon-commercialflights.Section61.113(b)(1)providesanexceptionthatallowsaprivatepilottocommandanaircraftwithoutpassengersorproperty,inconnectionwithbusinessoremploymentif"theflightisonlyincidentaltothatbusinessoremployment."Thatexceptionlikelydoesnotapplytotheproposedoperationsunderthispetitionforexemption,astheflightsarenotincidentaltotheproposedaerialsurveysandinspectionsbutratheressentialtoit.Accordingly,thispetitionseeksanexemptionto§61.113(a)'scommerciallimitationand/or§61.113(b)(1)'srequirementthattheflightbeincidentaltothebusinesstobenefitfromtheexception.EquivalentLevelofSafetyAsrequiredbytheSOP(ExhibitB),Petitioner'sDJIInspire1sUASoperatorsactingasPICwillholdaprivatepilotlicenseorUASpilotcertificate(whentheFAAissuestheregulationsforapplyingforaUASpilotcertificate)andmanufacturersflighttrainingspecifictotheInspire1sUAS.BecausetheDJIInspire1sUASwillnotcarryapilotorpassengers,theproposedoperationscanachievetheequivalentlevelofsafetyto§61.113(a)and(b),byrequiringthePICoperatingthesUAStohaveaprivatepilotlicenseorUAScertificateandflighttrainingspecifictotheDJI

# Inspire

1

. Unlike

a conventional

aircraft

that carries

the pilot and passengers, the OJI Inspire

1 sUAS

is remotely controlled

with

no living being on board. Moreover,

the area

of operation

is controlled

and restricted,

and

all flights

are planned

and coordinated

in advance as set forth

in the
P3 Exhibits

A and

8 The level

of safety provided

by the requirements
included

in the P3 Exhibits

A,

8 and

C exceeds

that provided

by

a single individual holding

a commercial

pilot's certificate operating

a conventional

aircraft

in accordance

with

§ 61.113

(a)

& (b). The risks associated

with the operation

of small, lightweight

UAS

in an airspace adjacent

to obstructions

are diminished

from the level

of risk associated

with commercial operations contemplated

by Part 61 when drafted,

that allowing

the proposed operations

in this petition

for exemption

with

a PIC holding

a private

pilot license

or UAS pilot certificate exceeds

the present

level

of safety achieved by §61.113

(a)

& (b). 

# E. 14
C. F.R.



# § 91.7(a):

Civil Aircraft Airworthiness. This petition seeks

an exemption

from

14 CFR

§ 91.7(a), which requires

that

a civil aircraft

be

in an airworthy condition

to be operated. Inasmuch

there

will
be no airworthiness certificate issued

for the sUAS, should

this exemption

be granted,

no FAA regulatory standard

will exist

for determining airworthiness. 

# Equivalent

Level

of Safety DJI's sUAS have over 700 commercial operators around

the world and

a stellar safety record. Given

the size

of the sUAS,

the requirements contained

in the
P3 Exhibits

A,8 and

C, the training requirements

of the PIC and SO and use

of safety checklists

prior to each flight,

an equivalent

level

of safety

will
be provided. The FAA has issued

the following exemptions

to this regulation

: Exemption

Order 11062.

# F. 14 C. F.R.



# § 91.9(b)

(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual

in the Aircraft. This petition seeks

an exemption

from
the flight manual requirements

of 14 CFR

§ 91.9(b)

(2), which states: (b) 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. Given

its size, configuration,

and load capacity,

the Inspire

1 sUAS has

no ability

to carry such

a manual

on the aircraft,

not only because
there

is no pilot

on board,

but because
there

is simply

no room

or capacity

to carry such

an item

on the aircraft. Equivalent

Level

of Safety The safety related purpose

of this manual requirement

can

be equally satisfied

by maintaining

the Exhibit

C DJI Inspire

1 Manual at the ground control point where

the pilot flying

the Inspire

1 sUAS

will have immediate access

to

it. Accordingly, Petitioner requests

an exemption
from§ 91.9(b)

(2)'s flight manual requirements,

on the condition

that the Inspire

1 sUAS flight manual

be available

at the control point during each operation. The FAA has issued

the following exemptions

to this regulation: Exemption

Order 11062. G.14

C. F.R.



# § 91.103: Preflight Action. This petition seeks

an exemption

from

§ 91.103, which requires

a PIC

to become familiar

with specific information

before each flight, including information contained

in the FAA -approved

Flight Manual

on board

the aircraft.

In as much

as an FAA approved flight manual

will not
be provided

for the sUAS,

an exemption

willbeneeded.EquivalentLevelofSafetyAnequivalentlevelofsafetywillbeprovidedbyfollowingtheExhibitBP3GeneralPreflightChecklist.ThePICwilltakeallactions,includingreviewingweatherandNOTAMs,flightbatteryrequirements,landingandtakeoffdistances,andaircraftperformancedata,beforeinitiationofflight.H.14C.F.R.§91.109(a):FlightInstruction.Thispetitionseeksanexemptionfrom14CFR§91.109(a),whichprovidesthat:(a)Nopersonmayoperateacivilaircraft(exceptamannedfreeballoon)thatisbeingusedforflightinstructionunlessthataircrafthasfullyfunctioningdualcontrols...sUASsandremotelypilotedaircraft,bytheirdesigndonothavefullyfunctionaldualcontrols.Instead,flightcontrolisaccomplishedthroughtheuseofacontrolboxthatcommunicateswiththesUASviaradiocommunications.EquivalentLevelofSafetyGiventhesizeandspeedoftheOJIInspire1sUAS,anequivalentlevelofsafetrainingcanstillbeperformedwithoutdualcontrolsbecausenopilotorpassengersareaboardtheInspire1sUAS,thesystemisequippedwithanautomaticcomehomefeaturethatcanbetriggeredatanytimetorespondtounpredictedchallengesandallpersonswillbeasafedistanceawayshouldtheDJIInspire1sUASexperienceanydifficultiesduringflightinstruction.Additionally,theaircraft'slightweightandslowspeedswithnopilotorpassengersonboardcreatelessofadangertothepublicthanaircraftequippedwithdualcontrols.TheFAAhasapprovedexemptionsforflighttrainingwithoutfullyfunctionaldualcontrolsforanumberofaircraftandforflightinstructioninexperimentalaircraft(SeeExemptionNos.5778K&9862A)andothersUASs(SeeFAAOrder11062).I.14C.F.R.§91.119:MinimumSafeAltitudes.Thispetitionseeksanexemptionfromtheminimumsafealtituderequirementsof14CFR§91.119.Section91.119prescribestheminimumsafealtitudesunderwhichaircraftmaynotoperate,including500feetabovethesurfaceandawayfromanyperson,vessel,vehicle,orstructureinnon-congestedareas.See14CFR§91.119(c).Section§91.119(d)(1)allowsforahelicoptertooperateatlessthanthoseminimumaltitudeswhenitcanbeoperated"withouthazardtopersonsorpropertyonthesurface,"providedthat"eachpersonoperatingthehelicoptercomplieswithanyroutesoraltitudesspecificallyprescribedforhelicoptersbytheFAA."Toprovidetheintendedtelecommunicationandutilitystructureinspections,theDJIInspire1sUASwillnormallyneedtobeoperatedwithinarangeof100feetlaterallyfromthestructurebeinginspectedandunder400'AGL.Accordingly,duetothenatureoftheproposedoperations,thePICandtheSOwillbelessthan100feetawayfromstructuresduringtheoperation,andanexemptionisthereforerequired.EquivalentLevelofSafetyComparedtoflightoperationswithrotorcraftweightingfarmorethanthemaximum15lbs.proposedherein,andthelackofflammablefuel,anyriskassociatedwiththeseoperationsisfarlessthanthosepresentlypresentedwithconventionalaircraft.Anequivalentlevelofsafetywillbeachievedgiventhesize,weight,speedoftheUASaswellasthelocationwhereitisoperated.AssetforthintheExhibitsAandB,theDJIInspire1sUASwillbeoperatedinageo-fencedsterilearea,wherebuildingsandpeoplewillnotbeexposedtooperationswithouttheirpre-obtainedconsent.Noflightwillbetakenwithoutthepermissionofthepropertyownerand/orlocalofficials.Becauseoftheadvancenoticetothepropertyownerandparticipants,allaffectedindividualswillbeawareoftheplannedflightoperationsasset

# forth

in Exhibits

A,

8 and

C. Furthermore,

by operating

at such lower altitudes adjacent

to obstructions,

the Inspire

1 sUAS

will not interfere

with other aircraft

that are subject

to the minimum

safe altitude regulations. J. 14 C. F.R.

§ 91.121 Altimeter Settings. 

# This petition seeks

an exemption

from

14 CFR



# § 91.121, which requires

a person operating

an aircraft

to maintain cruising altitude or flight level

by reference

to an altimeter

that

is set

to the elevation

of the departure
airport

or barometric pressure.

An exemption

is required because

the DJI Inspire

1 sUAS does

not have

a barometric altimeter,

but rather

a GPS altitude

read out. Equivalent

Level

of Safety 

# An equivalent

level

of safety

will
be achieved

by following

the procedures

set forth

in the General Preflight Checklist

in Exhibit

B. As prescribed therein,

the operator

will confirm

the altitude

of the launch

site shown

on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. The flight plan will
be programmed

to maintain appropriate
altitude above ground

and under 400' AGL. Moreover,

the PIC will use the GPS altitude indicator

to constantly monitor

the DJI Inspire

1 sUAS's height,
thus ensuring operation

at safe altitudes. K. 14 C. F.R.

§ 91.151(a):

Fuel Requirements

for Flight

in V F R Conditions. 

# This petition seeks

an exemption

from

14 CFR

§ 91.151
(a)'s fuel requirements

for flight

in VFR conditions. Section 91.151 states: (a)No person

may begin

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 after that
for
at least

30 minutes;

or (2)At night,

to fly after that
for

at least

45 minutes

. The battery powering

the DJIInspire1

sUAS provides

less than

30minutesofpoweredflight.Anexemptionfromthe30minutereserverequirementin14CFR§91.151isthereforerequired.EquivalentLevelofSafetyAnequivalentlevelofsafetycanbeachievedbylimitingflightsto30minutesor27°/oofbatterypower,whicheverhappensfirst.ThisrestrictionwouldbemorethanadequatetoreturntheInspire1sUAStoitslaunchlocationfromanywherewithinitslimitedoperatingarea.OperationoftheDJIInspire1sUASwithlessthan30minutesofreservefueldoesnotengenderthetypeofrisksthatSection91.151(a)wasintendedtoalleviategiventhesizeandspeedoftheOJIInspire1Moreover,operationwillbelimitedtocontrolledareaswhereonlypeopleandpropertyowners,orofficialrepresentativeswhohavesignedwaiverswillbeallowed.Thisrequestforexemptionfallswithinthescopeofpriorexemptions.Seee.g.ExemptionOrder11062L.14C.F.R.§91.203(a)&(b):CarryingCivilAircraftCertificationandRegistration.Thispetitionseeksanexemptionfromcivilaircraftcertificationandregistrationrequirementsof14CFR§91.203(a)and(b).Theregulationprovidesinpertinentpart:(a)Exceptasprovidedin§91.715,nopersonmayoperateacivilaircraftunlessithaswithinitthefollowing:(1)Anappropriateandcurrentairworthinesscertificate....(b)Nopersonmayoperateacivilaircraftunlesstheairworthinesscertificaterequiredbyparagraph(a)ofthissectionoraspecialflightauthorizationissuedunder§91.715isdisplayedatthecabinorcockpitentrancesothatitislegibletopassengersorcrew.InadditiontothefactthatPetitionerisseekinganexemptionfromtheairworthinesscertificaterequirements,anexemptiontothisregulationisnecessarybecause:(1)TheDJIInspire1loadcapacityandsizedoesnotallowittocarrycertificationandregistrationdocuments;(2)TheDJIInspire1doesnothaveacabinorcockpitentranceatwhichthedocumentscouldbedisplayed;and(3)Therearenopassengersorcrewforwhomthecertificatesneedbedisplayed.EquivalentLevelofSafetyAnequivalentlevelofsafetywillbeachievedbykeepingthesedocuments;totheextenttheyareapplicabletotheDJIInspire1sUAS,atthegroundcontrolpointwherethepilotflyingtheInspire1sUASwillhaveimmediateaccesstothem.TheFAAhasissuednumerousexemptionstothisregulation.See,interalia,ExemptionOrder11062M.14C.F.R.§§91.405(a);91.407(a)(1);91.409(a)(2);91.417(a)&(b):MaintenanceInspections.Thispetitionseeksanexemptionfromthemaintenanceinspectionrequirementsof14CFR§§91.405(a);91.407(a)(1);91.409(a)(2);91.417(a)&(b).Theseregulationsspecifymaintenanceandinspectionstandardsinreferenceto14CFRPart43.See,e.g.,14CFR§91.405(a)(statingthateachowneroroperatorofanaircraft"[s]hallhavethataircraftinspectedasprescribedinsubpartEofthispartandshallbetweenrequiredinspections...havediscrepanciesrepairedasprescribedinpart43ofthischapter").AnexemptiontotheseregulationsisneededbecausePart43andthesesectionsapplyonlytoaircraftwithanairworthinesscertificate,whichtheDJIInspire1sUASwillnothave.EquivalentLevelofSafetyAnequivalentlevelofsafetywillbeachievedbecausemaintenanceandinspectionswillbeperformedinaccordancewiththeExhibitCDJIInspire1V2Manual.TheoperatorwillensurethattheInspire1sUASisinworkingorderpriortoinitiatingflight,performrequiredmaintenance,andkeepalogofanymaintenanceperformed.Theoperatorismostfamiliarwiththeaircraftandbestsuitedtomaintaintheaircraftinanairworthyconditiontoprovidetheequivalentlevelofsafety.Ifmechanicalissuesarise,theDJIInspire1sUAScanlandimmediatelyandwillbeoperatingnohigherthan400feetAGL.Moreover,theInspire1sUASsmallsize,carryingcapacity,andthefactthatflightoperationswillonlytakeplaceinrestrictedareasforlimitedperiodsoftime,createlessriskthanthesamefactorsassociatedwithconventionalfixed-wingaircraftandrotorcraftperformingthesameoperation.VI.PublicInterestConsistentwiththerequirementsof14CFR§11.81(d),Petitioneroffersthefollowingreasonswhygrantingthispetitionforexemptionisinthepublicinterest,i.e.,howgrantingitwouldbenefitthepublicasawhole.ApprovalofexemptionsallowingcommercialoperationsofsmallandlightweightsUASintheutilityaerialservicesindustrybenefitsthepublicasawholeinthefollowingways:•IthelpsfulfillCongress'goalinpassingSection333(a)through(c)oftheReformAct,namely,theFAAAdministrator'sassessmentofwhethercertainUASmayoperatesafelyintheNationalAirspaceSystembeforecompletionoftherulemakingrequiredunderSection332oftheReformAct.•Theoperationsignificantlyimprovessafetyandreducesriskbyalleviatinghumanexposuretodangerassociatedwithcurrenttelecommunicationsinterferenceinspectionmethods,namely,towerclimbs.Thepublic'sinterestisfurtheredbyreducinghumanexposuretodeathorseriousinjuryassociatedwithpersonnelperformingtelecommunicationsinterferenceinspections.Asresultofthesesafer,moreefficientandmoreeffectivesUASinterferenceinspections,thenationwillreceiveclearermorereliabletelecommunications.

# • Petitioner's DJIInspire

1 UAS

is battery powered

and creates no emissions.

If Petitioner's

DJI Inspire

1 sUAS crashes,
there is no fuel

to ignite
and explode.

Any impact

of Petitioner's lightweight

DJI Inspire

1 sUAS

is, obviously,

far less than potentially harmful emissions associated

with cranes

and

lift equipment.

The public's interest

is furthered

by minimizing ecological
impact

of an accident

and

by reducing human exposure

to emissions. • Visual surveys

are valuable

tools

for telecommunications

and utility structure inspections. However,

the obstructed environment

with cables

and power lines impede aerial surveys and inspections

from conventional
manned aircraft.

The use

of the DJIInspire

1 sUAS addresses

these problems

and

is

a powerful

tool
for performing

a wide-range

of telecommunication and utility structure inspection

and patrol applications.

The public

as

a whole

will benefit
from
the safer and morecosteffective

utility aerial services

that Inspire

1 sUAS operations provide. VII. Privacy All flights

will occur over Petitioner's property

or the telecommunications

and utility customer's property

with the telecommunications

or utility customer's

prior consent

and knowledge. VIII. 

# Precedents The FAA has issued grants

of exemption

in circumstances similar

in all material respects

to those presented

in the instant petition.

In Grants

of Exemption

Nos. 11062

to Astraeus
Aerial (see Docket

No. FAA-2014-0352),

11109

to Clayco,

Inc. (see Docket

No. FAA-2014-0507),

11112

to VDOS Global,

LLC (see Docket

No. FAA-2014-0382),

11213

to Aeryon Labs,

Inc. (see Docket

No. FAA-2014-0642),

and 12645

to Allied Drones (see Docket

No. FAA-2014-0804),

the FAA found
that the enhanced
safety achieved

using

an unmanned
aircraft
(UA) with the specifications described

by the petitioner

and carrying no passengers

or crew, rather than

a manned aircraft

ofsignificantlygreaterproportions,carryingcrewinadditiontoflammablefuel,givestheFAAgoodcausetofindthattheUASoperationenabledbythisexemptionisinthepublicinterest.P3requeststhattheFAAmakesthesamedeterminationastoitsrequest.IX.FederalRegisterSummaryPetitionerrequeststhattheFAAhasdeterminethatgoodcauseexistsfornotpublishingasummaryofthepetitionintheFederalRegisterbecausetherequestedexemptionwouldnotsetaprecedent,andanydelayinactingonthispetitionwouldbedetrimentaltothepetitioner.X.ConclusionTheInspire1asaresultofitssize,weight,speed,operationalcapability,distancefromairportsandpopulatedareasandoperationwithinacontainedareaadjacenttoobstacleswithinvisuallineofsightdonotcreateahazardtousersofthenationalairspacesystemorposeathreattonationalsecurity.AdequatejustificationexistsforthegrantoftherequestedexemptionsallowingcommercialoperationofP3DJIInspire1sUASinthetelecommunicationandutilitystructureservicesindustryinaccordancewithExhibitsAandBappendedhereto.Ifadditionalinformationisrequired,orifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthisPetitionforExemption,pleasecontactMichaelSchwabVPNetworkTestingP3communications412MtKembleAvenue,SuiteG20sMorristown,NJ079609739448541Michaei.Schwab@p3-group.comRespectfullysubmitted,

# Exhibit

A Operating Procedures

for P3 

# UAS description

and performance characteristics OJ

I Inspire

1 Dimensions: 438x451

x30

1 mm Diagonal Distance:

559

to 581 mm Weight: 2935g (Battery Included) • The
DJI

1 Inspire

is

a stock T600, manufactured

by OJI Innovations.

It consists

of one DJI 3510 motor,

a Gimbal

- model ZENMUSE

X3, Camera-

X3,
(2) Remote Controllers



# --C

1, Charger

- model

A 14- 1 OOP

1 A, Battery

- model TB4

7

. • The remote controller

is

a manufactured

by DJI Innovations.

The remote controller

is powered

by one battery. • The Inspire

1 is

a quadcopter capable

of capturing

4k video
and transmitting

an HD video signal

(up

to 2km) to multiple devices straight

out

of the box. Equipped with retractable
landing gear,

it can capture

an unobstructed

360 degree
view from

its camera.

The built-in camera

has

an integrated
gimbal

to maximized stability

and weight efficiency

while minimizing
space. When

no GPS signal

is available,
Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

# Pre-flight Operations Upon removal

from the travel case,

the LPP will attach

the landing
gear and camera gimbal. Pre-flight inspection includes; props

are secure

and undamaged,

all fasteners

are tight and wires are secure

and undamaged.

The camera gimbal, camera

and two batteries

are mounted

and secured. 

# Warm-up ProcedureInordertoestablishTx/Rxlink,theTxispoweredup,followedbyRxandFightcontroller.SolidlightonRxindicatessuccessfulRFlink.Duringtheflightcontroller'swarmupsequence,aseriesoflightcyclesareobservedtoconfirmtheflightcontrollerisoperatingproperly.Blinkingyellowlightonflightcontrollerindicateswarmup.Rapidblinkinggreenlightindicatesflightcontrolleriswarm.BlinkingRedlightsindicatetheprocessofacquiringGPSlock.Blinkinggreenlightsindicatereadyforflight.Aninterfacevialaptopisattachedtotheflightcontrollertochecksensorparametersandconductcalibrations.Followingsuccessfulcalibrations,thecameragimbalandvideotransmitterarepoweredupandtested.Afterallsystemsarepoweredandcalibrated,amotortestandlowlevelhoverisconductedtotestweightandbalance.Astep-by-stepchecklistispresentforeveryDJIInspireIflightandisincludedasExhibitB.Pre-flightdiscussionCellularTower--AdiscussionwilloccurinvolvingtheOwneroftheSiteandoftheTower.P3'steamwillanalyzeanddiscussweatherconditions,obstaclesandsafetyprocedures.Asetofflightparametersregardingaltitude,speedofflight,lengthofflight,distancetobetraveledandpersonnelrequiredtobeintheimmediatevicinitywillbedetermined.Allthisinformationwillbeannouncedduringasitewidesafetymeeting.FlightEachflightwillbeconductedinatimelymannerandconsciousofanychangingconditions.PriorarrangementswithallrelevantAirTrafficControlfacilitieswillbecarefullyadheredtoandthetermsofissuedNOTAMswillbereviewedandfollowed.ExhibitBDJIInspire1checklistBeforeDepartingforSiteCheckIAircraft(AC)andRemoteController(RC)batteriesfullychargedITabletfullychargedIPortableRadioforcommunicatingwithmannedACfullychargedIEnsureSDcardhasfreespaceandisinsertedintothecameraIEnsureFirmwareisupdatedonACandRC(s)ICachelocationmapsintoallDJIPilotappdevicesICheckforfrequency(FX)usedbylocalmannedACICheckifflightlocationisinNo-FlyZoneIProgramlocalFXintoportableradioICheckforNOTAMsandTemporaryFlightRestrictions(TFRs)ICheckweatherIPrecipitationlessthan5-10%IWindsunder20kts

# I 

# Cloud layer above
500' (152M) I 

# 1 statute

mile visibility I 

# KP index

is

5 or less I 

# Check Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset Location On-Site Check I 

# Check flying area free

of overhead obstructions I I 

# Wires,

low flying
AC, trees,

tall buildings I 

# Antennas

that may interfere

with compass

and GPS reception Weather meets conditions I



# I 

# Winds under

20 kts (23 MPH

or 10 meters

per second) I 

# Clouds above
500' (152M) I 

# Visibility

for

1 statute

mile I 

# KP index

5 or less Confirm
flight plan with camera operator and/or spotter Note:
Still perform

step

if by oneself,

it adds clarity

to decision making. Physical Aircraft Check IDesiredNOfilterattachedtocameraICameralockedinplaceISDcardincameraIMotorsclearofForeignObjectDebris(FOD)INote:FODmaycausemotorburnoutandcompleteACinversionontake-offCheckpropellersforanymelting,misshapen,orcracksIPropellershandtightIProplocksfirmlyattachedorIQuickReleaseplasticbasehasnocracksorfissures.RemoteControllerCheckIAntennasorientedProperlyINote:ThebroadsideshouldfacetheACandtheyshouldnottoucheachother.SwitchtoP-GPSmodeILandinggearswitchorienteddownICheckbatterylevelofRCforminimum75%DJIPilotAppCheckIMaximumFlightaltitudesetNote:121Meters=400'rFailsafeMode,Setfor1OMClearanceabovelowestobstacleinflightplanNote:1Meter=3.3'rRCSignalLostsettoReturn-to-HomerCheckSensorsrrGyroscopebetween"-1.0to+1 .0"rAccelerationbetween"-1.0to+1.0"rCompassMODbetween"1400-1599"rCheckIMUImageTransmissionChannelsetrNote:Watchchannelsfor30secondstoensureselectedchannelisindeedstableBatteryCellsall4.28VorgreaterrrAtleast98%batteryrEnsurenogreaterthan.2VbetweenbatterycellsAdjustGimbalRolltomakelevel

# I 

# E nsure enough Satellites

are locked (recommend

16) I 

# Set Camera Orientation

mode I 

# Note: Recommend "Follow-mode

" for 

# solo and "free-mode"

with camera Turn

all devices

to airplane mode I 

# Face
AC into the wind I 

# Note:
This allows ACto float back

to operator

in case



# of emergency. Check heading

of Aircraft I 

# Note: Ensure
nose heading

of red paper airplane



# is close

to nose heading

of actual aircraft. Start Video recording I 

# Start Propellers

using

a Combined

Stick Command

(CSC) I 

# Ensure

blue dot representing

RC

is accurately located

on map I 

# Ensure home point

is accurately

set
on map I 

# Ensure elevation

reads

0 (zero)

# INPSIRE

1 Maintenance

Manual 

# I. Checking

the Battery
Exhibit

C 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

1 

# 0°/o

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.

This can

be done

by inserting

a piece

of sandpaper

( 1 mm think)

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 stay

at the same level when

the battery

is fully charged.

If all cells maintain voltage levels above

3. 7V but any cell

is 0.2V higher

or lower than the others, contact

DJI for analysis.

You can also check

the battery

cell warning history.

If any warning

are reported, contact

DJI. 

# II. Checking

the Transformation

System 1. Check

the servomotor

cables

for wear. Also confirm

that the connection

points

are still

in good condition. 2. Check

the lead screws

and contact

OJI 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 grease

the bearings. 5. Check

the lead screws.

If there

are any scratches,

dents,

or plastic particles underneath

them, contact

DJI Support

to arrange repairs. 

# Ill. Checking

the Aircraft 1. Confirm

that

all the screws

are still adequately tightened. 2. Check

the aircraft

for breaks

or damage.

If there

is any reason

to believe

that detectable damage
might affect flight safety, consult

with DJI Support. 3. Check

the carbon tubes

of the arms

for damage. 4. Check

the dampers

on the landing gears.

If they are loose, securethemwith502glue.5.EnsurethattherearenoobstaclesonoraroundtheGPSmoduleoraroundtheantennasonthelandinggear.Removeanyobstacles(suchastapeswithconductivematerial)thatmightaffectorblockthesignal.6.Checkthattherightandleftlandinggearrestatthesametiltangle.IV.CheckingtheMotors1.Checktherotorstoconfirmthattheyhavenotbecomeloose.2.Detachthepropellersandstartthemotors.Listencarefully.IfthereIanyabnormalnoise,pleasereplacethemotors.Thismaybeasignthatthebearingshavebeenwornout.3.Detachthepropellersandstartthemotors.Carefullyexaminetheedgeoftherotorandconfirmthattheshaftisperfectlycenteredonthemotor.Checkforanyabnormalorexcessivevibration.Ifnayproblemsaredetected,contactDJISupporttoorderreplacementmotors.4.Checkfordeformitiesbyconfirmingthatthegapbetweenthemotorandmotorbaseiseven.IfnotcontactDJISupporttoorderreplacementmotors.5.Ensurethatthescrewsusedtosecurethemotorbasearetightandtheplasticcomponentsaroundthemotorsareingoodcondition.IfnotpleasetightenthescrewsandcontactDJItorepairanybrokenplasticcomponents.V.CheckingthePropellers1.Checkthepropellers.Ifthereisanybending,breakageorcrackingonapropeller,donotuseit.2.Attachthepropellertothemotor,turnontheaircraft,andplaceitontheground.Stand1meterawayfromtheaircraftandobservetherotatingpropellers.Ifyoucanseetwodistinctpropellersoutlinelayers,whenlookingataspinningpropellerfromtheside,thispropellerisdamagedandshouldnotbeuse.VI.CheckingtheIMU1.OpenDJIPilotapptochecktheconditionoftheIMUandperformanadvancedIMUcalibration.Pleaseplacetheaircraftinacoolenvironmentandonaflat,stablesurface(ifthelandinggearisdamaged,supporttheaircraftwithfourobjectsofequalheight.Donottouchthecraftduringthecalibration.2.Turnontheaircraftandlistenforanyabnormalnoiseorvibrationfromthefanlocatedonthefrontoftheaircraft,Ifanyirregularityisdetected,replacethefan.VII.CheckingtheControlandVideoTransmissionSystem1.Checkthe4antennasonthelandinggeartoensurethattheyaresecure.Alsocheckforanybendingordamage.2.Checktheantennasoftheremotecontrollerfordamage.3.Checktheneckstrapfordamageorwear,replaceifnecessary.VIII.CheckingtheGimbalandCamera1.Thequick-mountconnectorforthecameraisaparticularlyvulnerablecomponent.Ifthegimbalfailstoinitializewhenturnedon,failstoworkafterinitialization,orfailstotransmitvideototheapp(whileOSDdataisdisplayed),thequick-mountconnectormaybeworn.Inthiscase,replacetherubbermat,circuitboard,and/orconnectoronthegimbalquick-mount.2.Checkthemetalcontactsonthequickmountconnectorboard,ifanycontactisbent,replacethequick-mountconnector.3.Checkthecontactpinsonthequick-mountconnectorboard,ifthereisanydirt,rubitcleanwithaneraser.Ifanycontactpinsarewornoutitshouldbereplaced.

# 4. Confirm

that the gimbal

is able

to properly stabilize

itself.

It its stabilizing performance deteriorates,

contact

OJI

to arrange repairs. 5. Listen

for any abnormal

noise from
the fan when

the gimbal

is turned

on. This may indicate
usual vibration

and the fan should

be replaced. IX. Checking

the Vision Positioning
System 1. Check

the lens

of the camera.

If any dirt

or residue

is detected, gently clean

the lens. 2. Check

for and remove objects

that might block
the sensors

. 3. Ensure

that the Vision Position 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 patters, under good lighting conditions. Change

the Flight Mode switch
toP Mode

on the controller and check

the OJI Pilot app.

If the app displays

an altitude value
and indicates

that P-OPTI mode

is active,

the Vision Positioning System should function normally.