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U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations Attn: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New JerseyAvenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 DearAdministrator, Aerial Enterprises (AE) would like the FAA to considerthis letter as its Section 333 Waiver application to operate sUAS for photographic data collection for the insurance industry in a post catastrophe environment. AE was established in 1991 as a commercial operator ofhot airballoons, Helium gas Balloons, Hot air Airships, and Helium Gas Airships providing a variety ofaerial platforms to conduct a wide range of aerial workincluding operatingunder FAA Part 91 and 135. AE's aerial workincludes operating manned balloons and blimps as aerial platforms for live television coverage ofmajor sporting events, television commercial production, and filmmaking in "closed set" environments. In early 2014, a large insurance-adjusting firm who were seeking a sUAS aerial platform and operator that could aid them in their workto quickly settle claims through documentingpost catastrophe wind and hail damage posttornado and/orhurricane contacted AE. As the principal ofAE Iwould like the Administratorto knowthat I am a Commercial Pilot of35 years, an Academy ofModel Aeronautics (AMA) member, anAUVSI member and have most recently become a Licensed Certified Insurance Adjuster orthe States ofFlorida and Louisiana. I am on the roster ofthree (3) major insurance adjusting companies Renfroe, Worley, and National Claims who together serve State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Tower Hill, and Citizens insurance companies for all their property claims in the states of Florida and Louisiana. It is importantto note that during times ofpost catastrophe states such as California, Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland and New Jersey all routinely issue emergency adjusterlicenses to existing adjusters such as myselfand otherAE staffmembers. Furthermore, holders ofFlorida and Louisiana adjuster licenses enjoy reciprocity in nearly every state in the union except New York. For these reasonsjustmentioned and the unpredictability ofwhere the next catastrophe will strike AE is seekingthe Section 333 Waiver for this purpose for the entire continental United States. Itis importantfor the Administratorto understand that insurance companies are required bylaw in a post catastrophe environment to "promptlyinvestigate and adjustthe claim" in orderto help property owners return their property and life style to the pre-storm condition as quickly as possible. Insurance companies strive to make the first initial settlementwithin 10 days ofthe loss. In certain large catastrophic events such as Super Storm Sandy it can literallytake years to settle all claims. In orderto process the claim a licensed adjuster mustdocument all the damage and estimate repairs. This data collection process is primarily done utilizing digital stili photographytaken by a licensed adjuster climbing on rooftops. In a post catastrophe environmentthe infrastructure, such as roads and 1 of8

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power lines, are often compromised and large amounts ofdebris often times makes thejob ofthe adjustertime consuming and dangerous attemptingto getto the site ofthe loss to inspectthe damage. This process is further slowed when a large eventtakes place wiping out entire neighborhoods. Unfortunately, this translates into long delays for property owners to gettheir first settlement check who are often times displaced from their homes for extended periods oftime adding significant costs to their loss which only adds to insurance premium increases for all property owners. The benefits ofusing a sUAS operated bylicensed pilots and observers for this purpose are both obvious and very much in the public interest. Upon the granting ofthis waiver application, AE intends to add multiple sUAS devices to its fleet and qualified personnel to its staffin orderto address the specific need to conduct aerial photographic data collection in a post catastrophe environment for the insurance industry. Aerial Enterprises commends the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) recent action in publishing the new proposed sUAS rule and the BlanketCOA provision for Section 333 Waiver holders. AE agrees with the FAA position that in some instances it is notnecessary for the pilot and observerto hold an Airman's Certificate, however, AE firmly believes thatin a postcatastrophe environmentwhere the airspace may become temporarily restricted itwill be critical thatAE sUAS pilot and observerteams are licensed underthe CFR Title 14. AE understands thatuntil the new rule becomes lawthe FAA still needs to ensure the safety ofthe NAS (National Airspace System) for all users. For thatreason AE is staffed only with licensed pilots and subject matter experts (SME's) from the aviation, insurance, and photography industries. AE both alreadyhas and will continue to be trained in the bestpractices and standard operatingprocedures (SOPs) ofthe Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for each sUAS AE intends to operate, while atthe same time incorporatingthese same SOPs in AE's Operational Specifications (Ops Specs). AE has invested significant resources in sUAS platforms, as well as imaging and sensing devices in the effort to provide our customers with aerial photography services using only qualified and licensed pilot and observer operatorteams who are familiar with applicable Federal Aviation regulations. Ithas been reported thatthere are now over 1 million sUAS platforms in operation today. Many of these ultra small lightweight (under 4.4lb) devices are currently being operated by hobbyists and people with no prior aviation experience in complete defiance and or ignorance ofthe FAA position on commercial operations ofsUAS. In contrastAE will provide the same level ofsafetyto its sUAS operations as ithas for its manned Part 91 operations for the last 24 years, ensuring sUAS operations are also conducted withinthe legal guidelines as manned flight as well as any stipulations bythe Administratorthatmaybecome part ofthis exemption ifgranted. Itis the sincere hope ofAerial Enterprises, and its entire workforce, thatthe Administrator grants this exemption, as AE believes ithas metthe congressional mandate to "operate safely in the National Airspace System." Furthermore, itis AE's beliefthat in most cases AE can collect the photographic evidence insurance companies need without exceedingthe 200ft. AGL stipulation contained in the FAA Blanket COA provision which adds another layer a safetyto AE's proposed operations. 2 ofB 

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### Information Supporting this Petition as Specified in 14 C.F.R. §11.81 A. Mailing address and other contactinformation: Paul Woessner Aerial Enterprises 73 Coquina Ridge Way Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Paul.woessner2 @gmail.com Cell 1-386-576-7404 B. The specific section or sections of 14 C.F.R from which Aerial Enterprises seeks exemption are as follows: 1. 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates. 2. 14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) Civil aircraft: Certifications required. 3. 49 USC§ 44711 Prohibitions and exemption 4. 14 CFR 45.23 Display ofMarks; General and 45.29 Size ofMarks. 5. 14 CFR 91.9 Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Marking, and Placard Requirements. 6. 14 CFR 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes. 7. 14 CFR 91.121 Altimeter Settings. 8. 14 CFR 91.151 Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions. 9. 14 CFR SubpartE (91.401- 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, andAlterations. 10. FAA Notice 8900.227 Paragraph 16(c) (4) PIC Medical and Paragraph 16(e)(1) Observer Medical. C. The extentofreliefAE seeks, and the reasonAE seeks the relief. Aerial Enterprises is requesting relieffrom multiple regulatory constraints under Title 14 ofthe Code ofFederal Regulations (CFR) Parts 21, 45, 61, 65,91 as well as other UAS regulatory guidance under FAA Notice 8900.227, Public Law 112-95, Title 49 United States Code (USC), with regards to Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operations, more specifically small UAS (sUAS) operations for commercial operations. AE would like, with the permission ofthe Administrator, to provide sUAS aerial imaging and sensing services with the intended use to include butnotlimitthe following:
• Aerial work including aerial photography, cinematography and survey • Surveying improved or unimproved properties o Rooftops and other structures o Exterior walls o Exterior appliances 3 of8

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o Power lines and poles o Gas line and refinery o Marinas and boat slips o Infra structure assessment atpost natural disaster and or other catastrophic event sites Detailed belowis a list ofoperational safeguards AE believes are essential for safe operations ofwhich many have been previously approved by the Administer for similar sUAS operations. In addition, AE will not commence a sUAS operation thatwould create an undue hazard to users ofthe national airspace system (NAS), the public, orpose a threatto national security. AE believes this requestis consistentwith the congressional mandate in Section 333 ofthe FAA modernization and Reform Act of2012 and will allow AE to operate sUAS in a legal, safe, and publicly beneficial waywhich far exceed the standards currently permitted for recreational use. D. The reasons whygrantingAerial Enterprises' requestwould be in the public interest; that is, howitwould benefitthe public as a whole. By grantingthis exemption the public will directly benefitby aiding insurance companies to more quickly handle theirpropertyloss claims without compromisingthe safety ofthe public. Indirectlythe public gains by insuring thatthe only sUAS devices permitted to be operating over a natural disaster site will be conducted by safe, professional, and accountable operators who will be conductingwork in the public's interestunderthe parameters setforth in the requested Section 333 Waiver approval and under thejurisdiction ofthe FAA. The benefits ofsUAS operations is exhaustive and the uses ofthese devises will allow public, private, and personal entities to benefit from the expertiseAE has to offer while mitigatingthe physical safety hazards ofthe currentlegally approved imaging methods, as well as, the costreduction and total time required to inspect made possible by sUAS platforms.
• Public safety • United States infrastructure o Bridges inspection o Utility inspection • Power • Communication • Unimproved Property Imaging o Agricultural • Surveying • Crop Inspection • Improved Property Imaging o Commercial and Residential o Structural inspection o Exterior appliance inspection
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• Economic Development Benefits • Advertisement AE is confidentthatthe granting ofthis exemption will allow AE to begin providing a high quality solution for the insurance adjusting industrywhile minimizing the risk ofaccidents andfor damage to persons orproperty. The positive impact ofgetting a community "backup on its feet" after a storm will be felt bythe families ofour employees and the improved safety ofour neighbors. 

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### or howthe exemption would provide a level ofsafetyatleast equal to that provided bythe rule from whichAerial Enterprises seeksthe exemption: As previously statedAE sUAS operations will provide a level ofsafetythatfar exceeds the level of safety currently required by the FAA for hobbyist, as well as, manufacturers ofmodel aircraft. The following operating procedures will apply during all sUAS operations under this exemption. 1. The sUAS's thatAE has chosen to add to it's fleet with are as follows: i. DJI SpreadingWings S1000+ with an MTOW of24lbs. a. Optional DJI Lightbridge (Advanced Data link System) ii. 3D Robotics Iris+ with a MTOW of4.6 lbs. For detailed specifications, operational procedures, and optional equipmentplease see included documentation. 2. Approved airframes will not exceed an airspeed of87 knots (100 miles perhour) or "maximum never-exceed speed (VNE)" published and/orrecommendedbythe airframe manufacturer, whichever is lower. 3. AE's sUAS operations will not exceed the reported absolute altitude of400 feet or 50 feet above and 50 feet laterally from the highest point ofthe target structure. 4. All AE's sUAS PIC's will operate with visual line ofsight (VLOS) at all times where the VLOS will be human unaided vision by any devise otherthan corrective lenses as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate or U.S. driver's license. 5. Operations- AE's use ofVisual Observers (VO) • All AE sUAS operations not employing geo-fencing technology. • All AE operations operating more than 50 feet laterally ofa target structure andfor over 100 feet AGL. • All AE operations where individuals not associated with the operation are within visual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe operation. 6. Visual Observer requirements • All AE sUAS devices will be operated within VLOS ofthe PIC and VO at all times. i. The VO will be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. ii. The VO and PIC will be able to communicateverbally at all times. iii. The PIC will be designated before the flight. The PIC will ensure thattheVO can perform the duties required ofthe VO. 5 of8

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27. For anyAE operations outside ofthe "blanket" COA as described on the www.FAA.gov website, regarding UAS operations under 200 feet, AE will, atleast 3 days before the scheduled aerial filming, submita written Plan ofActivities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) withjurisdiction overthe area ofproposed filming. • The plan ofactivities will include the following: i. Dates and times for all scheduled flights ii. Name and phone number ofAE's PIC andVO for the scheduled sUAS aerial filming iii. Name and phone number ofthe PIC and VO responsible for the onscene operation ofAE's sUAS iv. Make, model, and serial or N-Number ofthe sUAS AE intends on using v. Name and certificate number ofUAS PICs vi. Acopy ofwritten permission from property owners and/orlocal officials to conductthe filming production event counter signed by the principal and owner ofAE. vii. Adescription ofthe flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state overwhich filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation. 28. For flight operations closer than 500 feet from participating persons consentingwill be conducted in accordance with and as specified in AE's MPTOM. F. Additional information andAE's view Aerial Enterprises would askthattheAdministrator consider all previously awarded exemptions as supporting arguments to this exemption request. Aerial Enterprises and all ofits employees would like to thankyou for your consideration as we anxiously await a positive outcome to this request. Should the Administratorrequire any additional information or clarification please do nothesitate to contact me directly. Respectfully,

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Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

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1. Introduction

A Purpose B. Pilot/OperatorOrganization 

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### G. Security H. Briefing ofPilot/ProductionPersonnel I. Certification/ Airworthiness 

### J. Pilot Personnel/MinimumRequirements K. Communications L. AccidentNotification M. Recall/Stop Procedures N. Aerobatic Competency 0. Aerobatic Competency 

## 2. Company Organization A. ChiefPilot B. Pilot in Command Appendix A 1 List ofApproved Pilots 2 List ofApproved Aircraft 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample) 4 Revision Letter (sample) Appendix B 1 Form 7711-2 (certification ofwaiver) Version 1.0 2 of18 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9

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## 1. Introduction
A. Purpose This manual has been developed by "Aerial Enterprises, Inc.", hereafter referredto as "AE", in conjunction with an application for a Certificate ofWaiver ofAuthorization of the provisions ofF AR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes offilming. AE pilots and other companypersonnel when applicable will complywith the policies, procedures and conditions ofthis manual, whenever motion picture or television flight operations are performed that require a Waiver ofAuthorization as mentioned above. 

## B. Pilot/Operator Organization Paul Woessner- Pres. Aerial Enterprises, Inc. 73 Coquina Ridge Way Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Paul Woessner

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## C. PersonsAuthorized FAR 91.119 (c) is waived onlywith respectto those persons,vehicles and structures directlyinvolved in the performance ofthe actual filming. The certificate holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet ofthe areaexceptthose consentingto be involved and necessaryfor the filming production. This provision maybe reduced to no less than 200 feet ifan equivalentlevel ofsafety can be achieved and the Administratorhas approved it. For example, an equivalentlevel of safetymaybe determined by an ASI's evaluation ofthe filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers mayprotect nonparticipatingpersons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event ofan accident. 

## D. Area ofOperations AE's approved area ofoperations will be the continental United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii

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## E. Plan ofActivities At leastthree (3) days priorto any scheduled filming, AE will submit a writtenplan of activities to the local FSDO havingjurisdiction over that area. The plan ofactivities should include the following: (1) 

### Dates and times for all flights. (2) 

### Name and phone number ofperson responsible for the filming production event. (3) 

### Name and phone number ofperson responsible for aircraft. (4) 

### Make, model, and serial or N-number ofaircraftto be used and type of airworthiness certificate, including category. (5) 

### Name and certificate number ofpilots involved in the filming production event, including anynotation ofexternal load endorsements or aerobatic competency, ifrequired. (6) 

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### statementthatthe waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conductthe filming production event. The list ofthose who gave permission mustbe made available to the inspector upon requestfrom the waiverholder. (7) 

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### city, town, county, and/or State overwhich filming will be conducted andthe minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the operations.
The three (3) daynotification maybewaived, however, the operator should contact the FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be preparedto explain in detail why the three (3) daynotification is notpractical. 

## F. Permissionto Operate Before anyflight operations is conducted atless than 500 feet under the provisions ofthe certificate ofwaiver and this manual, the operatorwill obtain permission to conductthese operations from property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Persons from whom permission maybe required are listed be

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The AE personnel obtaining such permission will do so in writingwhenever practical, however, verbal permission is acceptable otherwise.A 

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### and maybe used when obtainingwritten permission. AE personnel will assure a sufficient number ofthose forms are available atthejob site. Written permission forms will be maintained atthejob site until flight operations are completed, and then turned into the chiefpilotto be kept on file for a minimum ofsix (6) months. These forms will be made available for inspectionbythe FAA 

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## G. Security Prior to anyflight operationthe operatorwill coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan ofsecuringthe area(s) ofoperation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be made to immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured or for any otherreason in the interest ofsafety. 

## H. Briefing ofPilot/Production Personnel Priorto the start ofany operation underthe provisions ofthis manual, the pilotin commandwill conduct a briefing ofall procedures to participating personnel ofthe risks involved, emergencyprocedures, and safeguards to be followed duringthe filming production event. Personnel will also bebriefed on additional provisions that maybe issued bythe FSDO that has geographic responsibility for the operational area, including the location ofboundaries ortime limits. 

### Thebriefing shall cover: • Authorization for motion picture and television certificate ofwaiver andthe

attached special provisions • Operations manual • Plan ofactivities • Aircraft parking and starting • Taxi procedures • Radio Communications • Takeoffprocedure
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### • Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event • Approach and landingprocedures • Recall procedures • Emergencyprocedures • Risks to participatingpersonnel • How to control nonparticipatingpersons • 

## I. Certification/ Airworthiness All AE sUAS aircraftused in operations requiring a waiver ofFAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purpose offilming will be properlyregistered with the FAA and maintained in accordance with the sUAS manufactures recommendations and procedures. The aircraftwill be 100hrjannual inspection program. Other required tests and inspections will be performed as per Part 91 when necessary. Each sUAS aircraftwill have a flight log containing upcoming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates or times theymustbe performed. A 

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### (5) In the eventthe operation to be conducted contains elements ofan externalload operation, whether fixed orrotarywing operations, pilots used in the sUAS operation shall be qualified. This qualification maybe obtained through a knowledge test (which maybe oral andjwritten) andjor skill. The inspector or another companypilot approved bythe geographically responsible FSDO who is qualified to operate sUAS and carry loads externallywill give the test(s) which are similarto part 133 requirements and cover the following subjects: (a) Steps to be taken before starting operations, including a survey ofthe Flight area. (b) Proper method ofloading, rigging, or attaching the external load. (c) 

### Aircraft performance capabilities under motion picture operating procedures and the aircraftflight manual. (d) Properinstructions for flight and ground crew personnel. (e) sUAS Aircraft flight manual, pilot operations handbook, or a rotorcraft-load combination flight manual and limitations, if appropriate. 

## K. Communications Priorto the start ofany operation covered bythis manual, the pilotin commandwill formulate a plan to provide communications capabilityto all participants duringthe actual operation and filming. Oral, visual or radio communications maybe used as long as itis effective and is capable ofkeeping theparticipants continuously appraised ofthe current status ofthe operation. 

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## Accident Notification Should an accident orincidentrequiring notification ofthe NTSB occur, the notification requirements ofFAR Part 830 would comply. 

## M. Recall/Stop Procedures Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized to keep the participants continuously apprised ofthe current status ofoperation.

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## N. Special Provisions The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in theAE motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance thatpersons onthe surface will notbejeopardized. The sUAS aircraft and pilots used underthis authorization andjorwaiver will only be those specified in theAE motion picture and television operations manual ("Appendix A" 

### page 11) or associated plan ofactivities. Each pilot's name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan ofactivity. All civil aircraftand pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before the scheduled event. Each pilot-in-command conducting operations authorized underthis certificate understands the conditions ofissuance, and thatitconstitutes a waiver ofF AR 91.119 (b) and (c). (see attached document under "Appendix B" page 15) sUAS rotorcrafttakeoffand landing areas will be protected in a mannerthatwill preventunauthorized persons from enteringthe takeoffand landing area. AE will ensure thatthe participatingpersons involved in the operations are thoroughlybriefed on special procedures, communication, emergencyprocedures, and on the provisions ofthe authorization and/orwaiverbefore beginningthe activities. No person may participate in anyeventunless thatperson has received a briefing on the provisions ofthewaiver. 

## 2. Company Organization A. ChiefPilot

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and required maintenance have been performed as per appropriate FAR's and OEM's recommended maintenance procedures. • Acquire permission from the chiefpilotbefore any operation underthe

provisions ofthis manual. • Be veryknowledgeable ofthe contents ofthis manual and abide bythe

procedures, policies and conditions contained herein. • Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes,

locations, etc. with safety ofall persons involved in the primaryconcern. • Maintain their copy ofthis manual in current condition and have it on site atany

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## AppendixA .1

List ofApproved Pilots and Visual Observers ChiefPilot 

### Name Certificate Number Grade Medical Class/Date Contact Number Certified Insurance Adjuster Pilots Name Certificate Number Grade Medical Class/Date Contact Number Certified InsuranceAdjuster Name Certificate Number Grade Medical Class/Date Contact Number Certified Insurance Adjuster
Name Certificate Number Grade Medical Class/Date Contact Number Paul Woessner 331466792 Commercial L TA, PPL SEL Second 06-2011 (386) 576-7404 FL, LA W198837
Joseph Hartmann 155641755 CPL ME IR Second 06-2010 (651) 236-0405 FL W201954 Steve Kulinski
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Thank you for purchasing IRIS•. IRIS is a personal aerial imaging platform powered by open-source hardware, software, and firmware. Please read this manual carefully before your first flight and pay close attention to safety information. Happy flying!

Important note: When using a GoPro with IRIS, always ensure that the WiFi on the GoPro is turned OFF.

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Controller your direct link to IRIS

Ground station radio with USB and Android adapters

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### Charging the Battery IRIS is powered by a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery. Store the battery at half charge then charge fully before flying. Batteries must ship at half charge, so please charge before your first flight. Each full battery provides up to 22 minutes of flight time without a gimbal and up to 16 minutes when using a Tarot Gimbal.* 

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### Attaching Propellers IRIS uses four propellers: two with black nuts and two with silver nuts. Attach the propellers with black nuts to the motors with black tops and the propellers with silver nuts to the motors with silver tops.

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. .Always press.the safety button until it displays blinking red before handling. ::**'~** '', ' ' ' ' Alwaysfly .in an open area away from people and buildings; do not attempt to fly**ind0.or~.or** in ,;confined space. Do not fly over people, near airports, or in any situation that co.uld pose a hazard to those around you. Always fly within your line of sight and in compliance with local regulations. IRIS will not avoid obstacles on its own. As the operator, it is your job to recognize and avoid obstructions while flying. Always follow the preflight and postflight steps in the order described in this manual, and remain attentive at all times while flying. Environmental factors, such as wind and GPS irregularities, can cause instability in flighfiRIS will attempt to compensate for these factors by triggering a failsafe if it detects an unsafe flying condition due to loss ofcontroller signal, loss of GPS signal, or low battery (see below for details). To avoid potential hazards due to envimnmental factors, identify the boundaries of yourflying area befo.re takeoff,. B:n'dfr'ec;over IRISmanuallyby switching into standard (STD) if it moves outside your designated flying area. If you observe any inconsistent behavior, land, and eonsultthe troubleshooting guide at 3DR.com/iris/inf6. 

## Failsafes Loss ofRC signal 

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c altitude hold mode). Alwi;iys be prepared to regalA maAual coAtrol of IRIS at afly**~ime** while flyiAgaAd choosea A UAobstructed flyiAg area to improve GPS sigAal streAgth. WheA flying a missioA, we recommeAded chaAging the GPS failsafe behavior to .laAd. (Visit 3DR.com/iris/iAfo for more iAformatioA about cbAfiguring the GPS failsafe.) Low battery

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## Throttle Move the left stick up and down to control altitude.

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Move the stick to the right to rotate clockwise.

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### STD fly manually Start your flight in standard to select altitude hold mode, and fly IRIS manually using the controller.

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Select loiter to set IRIS to hover in place automatically. Use the controller to adjust IRIS' position then release the sticks to hold that position. Loiter is a great way for beginners to learn how to fly! If you're new to flying, start your first flight in loiter instead of standard.



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Select auto mode to fly an autonomous mission. IRIS will automatically fly the series of waypoints saved to the autopilot. See pages 19 and 20 for instructions on planning and flying missions.

Do not<tctivate auto mode unless you have saved a**missi6~** to IRIS using a ground station application.

Gimbal control TilT tilt the camera up and down Connect a Tarot Gimbal (sold separately), and use the TILT knob to control the angle of the camera in flight. Visit 3DR.com/iris/info for instructions.

Land CH7 land at the currentposition Set the CH 7 switch to ON to end your flight and land IRIS at its current position. Once you activate land, set the throttle stick fully down, and IRIS will automatically disarm after landing. IRIS will not disarm automatically unless the throttle stick is set fully down.
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14 Point the controller antenna up and the IRIS antenna down for the strongest signal.

Set the mode switch to standard CSTD). If you're new to flying, try starting your first flight in loiter (LTR) instead of standard.

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# A Press the sides of the battery compartment together and rotate the door down.
Wait 10 seconds before closing the battery door or moving IRIS at all while the internal sensors calibrate and the status LED shows blue and red.

If you see a flashing yellow status LED, it's likely that the sensors did not calibrate correctly during startup. Re-connect the battery and make sure to keep IRIS absolutely still and level during the blue-andred status LED indicator. Insert battery, and attach the yellow connectors.

To close, squeeze the door, and rotate up until it clicks into place, ensuring that the battery cables do not interfere with the LED cables.

Place IRIS at the launch point with the black arms facing towards you and the blue arms facing away from you.

Connect the radio to your ground station, and select Connect. A ground station (recommended) lets you view live data in flight and unlock IRIS' advanced autonomous features. To download a ground station app for you laptop or Android device, visit 3DR.com/iris/info.

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# 5 CheckLED. Check the LED to view the status of IRIS. Wait to proceed until you see the blinking green light indicating that IRIS has acquired GPS lock.

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# l Perform a pre-mission test flight. Fly a brief test flight to verify that all controls (throttle, yaw, roll, and pitch) are responding normally. 

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## Specifications
Autopilot: Firmware: GPS: Telemetry radio: Motors: Frame type: Pixhawk v2A5 ArduCopter 3,2 3DR uBiox GPS with Compass (LEA-6H module, 5Hz update) 3DR Radio Telemetry v2 (915 mHz or 433 mHz) 950 kV 

### v Propellers: 9,5 x 45 T-Motor multirotor self-tightening counterclockwise (2) 9,5 x 45 T-Motor multirotor self-tightening clockwise (2) Battery: Low battery voltage: Maximum voltage: Battery cell limit: Battery weight: 3S 5,1 Ah 8C lithium polymer 

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### v 3S 320 g IRIS is compatible with 35 lithium polymer batteries only. Using a 45 battery can cause permanent damage to the gimbal electronics and will void the warranty. Weight with battery: Height: Motor-to-motor: Payload capacity: Radio range: Flight time: 1282 g 100mm 550mm 400 g (.8 lbs) up to 1km (.6 miles) 16-22 minutes* *Flight time varies with payload, wind conditions, elevation, temperature, humidity, flying style, and pilot skill. Listed flight time applies to elevations less than 2,000 ft above sea level. 

## Resources

Hardware: Firmware: Software: 3DR Store: Community: Happyflying! 3DRcom/iris/info copter,ardupilot.com planner,ardupilot.com and planner2.ardupilot.com store.3DR.com diydrones,com

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