UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

RANDY S RYAN

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING R ELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL

OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 3 AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Submitted on JULY 20 , 2015

RANDY S RYAN

119 STEINBECK WAY #H

MOORSEVILLE NC 28117

704

- 765

- 2187TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

GLOSSARY OF

ABBREVIATIONS.................................................................................................................3

SUMMARY...................................................................................................................... ....... 4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER......................................................4

BACKGROUND....... ..............................................................................................................5

BASIS FOR PETITION........................................................................................................... 5

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER................................................................6

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH

RANDY S RYAN SEEKS EXEMPTION.........................

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THE EXTENT O F RELIEF RANDY S RYAN SEEKS AND

THE REASON RANDY S RYAN SEEKS THE RELIEF...

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING RANDY S RYAN REQUEST

WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST ............................... ..............................10

THE REA SONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY................................................ ..............................12

CONCLUSION............................................................................................... ........................19GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot In Command

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA)

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

DJI UAV manufacturer

ESC Electronic speed control

FPV First Person View

LI

- PO Lithium Polymer battery

RCV Radio Controlled vehicleSUMMARY

RANDY S RYAN seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit RANDY S RYAN to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting ae rial video and photography for m arketing, film sets, real estate photography, commercials, special events, wedding cinematography, and landscape over

certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

My name is RANDY S RYAN , and I am a drone builder and operator (pilot) with expertise and knowledge in all aspects of building programing and operating multiple types of UAS'S along with camera set up and operation. RANDY S RYAN also provides cli ents with the highest quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and non

- profit multimedia projects. RANDY S RYAN

has 15 years of RCV experience and 5 years of radio controlled helicopter experience. RANDY S

RYAN is recognized as an expert in this field and has repaired multiple drones for multiple businesses.

The objective of RANDY S RYAN ’ aerial video and photograph y operations is to provide high quality

imaging for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses , along with test repaired drones for

clients in a safe testing location away fro m all obstacles and people at all times. RANDY S RYAN will also provide knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations.BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1 UASs

RANDY S RY AN seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire within the

NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) wit h a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 3 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 14 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1UA s are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs that will be operated by RANDY S RYAN will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Ai rcraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Markings.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, RANDY S RYAN , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviati on Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1 UASs i n the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size , and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, RANDY S RYAN operation of DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, RANDY S RYAN requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply t o aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

RANDY S RYAN submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be

ensured. RANDY S RYAN will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance,

alte rations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, RANDY S RYAN will d ocument and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by RANDY S RYAN to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements,that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

RANDY S RYAN seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, RANDY S RYAN submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1UASs are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and

DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

RANDY S RYAN also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1UAs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link,

which dow nlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with RANDY S RYAN operation of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a le vel of safety equivalent to Section

91.121.

Additionally, RANDY S RYAN seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. RANDY S RYAN submits that safety will not

be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 15.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, RANDY S RYAN provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Ad dress Of The Petitioner. The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is:

R

ANDY S RYAN

119 STEINBECK WAY #H

MOORSEVILLE NC 28117

704

- 765

- 2187

Email: RANDY@RANDYRYAN.COMB. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. f rom Which RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption.

1. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, Subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:

a. No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

b. A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

— i. The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

ii. The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), stat es the following: (a) No person may

opera te a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection ( a), states the following, in part:

a. Each person operating an ai rcraft shall maintain th e cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

-- Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

— i. The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route a nd within 100

n autical miles of the aircraft;

ii. If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station;

iii. In the case of an aircraft not equipped wit h a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following: (b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR condi tions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended

land ing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly afte r that for at least 20 minutes.

5. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), s tates the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following: (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized un der § 43.7 of this chapter [.]

7. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption F rom The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless,within the pre ceding 12 calendar months, it has had

-- (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airwor thiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

a. Ex cept for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterat ion

and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

— i. A descri ption (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrat or) of the work performed; and

ii. The date of complet ion of the work performed; and

iii. The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for

return to service. Records containing the following information:

1. The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and

each rotor.

2. The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

3. The time since last overhaul of all item s installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

4. The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appl iances are maintained.

5. The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive

involves recurrin g action, the time and date when the next action is required.

6. Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

b. The owner or operato r shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

i. The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

ii. The records s pecified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and

transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

iii. A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the def ects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.C. The Extent Of Relief RANDY S RYAN Seeks And The Reason RANDY S RYAN Seeks The

Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief RANDY S RYAN Seeks And The Reason RANDY S RYAN Seeks R elief From Section 61.113(a) And (b). Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as w ell as a current a nd valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currenc y requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in S ection 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not c arry passengers or prop erty for compensation or hire. As set forth more fully below, RANDY S RYAN su bmits that an equivalent level of safety will

be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS or DJI Inspire

1 UAS unles s that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requir ements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications a s described in this exemption, i ncluding evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintain ing appropriate distances from people, vessels,

vehicles and structures. Further, RANDY S RYAN submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, conducted by the PIC pur suant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to

RANDY S RYAN ' business; and (2) will not ca rry passengers or property for compensation or

hire.

2. Extent Of Relief RANDY S RYAN Seeks And The Reason RANDY S RYAN Seeks Relief

From Section 91.7(a). Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airw orthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow RANDY S RYAN to determine that the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy condition prior to every flight b y ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., RANDY S RYAN Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 and DJI In spire 1 Instruction Manual). RANDY S

RYAN seeks the requested relief bec ause the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in acco rdance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore,

RANDY S RYAN will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy

condition based u pon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further,

determine that the airc raft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the condi tions and

limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief RANDY S RYAN Seeks And The Reason RANDY S RYAN Seeks Relief

From Section 91.121. Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground contr ol station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), RANDY S RYAN seeks the requested relief

because the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 issought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable condition s and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures tha t a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief RANDY S RYAN Seeks And The Reason RANDY S RYAN Seeks Relie f From Section 91.151(b). Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements fo r flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visua l meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for a t least 4.5 minutes. RANDY S RYAN

seeks the requested relief because without an exe mption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phanto m 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or stil l photo flight operations that RANDY S RYAN proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Ins pire 1 operating documents, and RANDY S

RYAN propos ed operating limitations, ensure that RANDY S RYAN will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight ru les (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief RANDY S RYAN Seeks And The Reason RANDY S RYAN Seeks Relief

From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b). Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, RANDY S RYAN requests relief f rom these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAS s do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 3 a nd DJI Inspire 1 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworth ine ss certificate. Accordingly, RANDY S RYAN will use trained techn icians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs usin g the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., RANDY S RYAN Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and D JI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, RANDY S RYAN will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

D. The Reasons Why Granting RANDY S RYAN Request Would Be In The Public Interest: That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing RANDY S

RYAN to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pol lution, crashes and accidents caused by pilot error and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of RANDY S RYAN ’ proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtai n aerial ima gery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to p erform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as i ncrease the safety of life and
property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Phantom 3

and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not require an airport t o takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photog raphy missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficien cy Of The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternati ve to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burnin g approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hou r of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs ar e propelled by battery powered

electric motor s, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated

with traditional manned air craft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs (weighing approximately 2 pounds 14 ounces and 6 pounds

7.5 ou nces respectively, at their maximum gross weights with lengths of 16 inches and 17.3 inches respectively, widths of 16 inches and 17.7 inches respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property o n the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aeri al Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phan tom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Benefit The Economy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to co nduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will allow United States based companies, like R3AERIAL , to remain competitive and co ntribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the risin g cost of aviation fuel an d the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology i n order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility co mpared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft

. By operating the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, companies such as R3AERIAL , canremain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U .S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows com panies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

4. There Are No Privacy Issues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operation s that have been conducted for decades,

RANDY S RYAN proposed operation of the D JI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs would not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the D JI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be operated only in compliance with operat ing documents (i.e., RANDY S RYAN Aerial Op erations Manual, Monthly Maintena nce Log, and DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owne r involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including

th e minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule

From Which RANDY S RYAN Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, RANDY S RYAN ’ operation of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Sectio n 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. S ecti on 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certificati on and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to user s of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specificall y, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

a. In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec retary of Transportation shall

determine if cer tain unmanned aircraft systems may operate s afely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332

of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.

b. Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

. - - In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

— i. Which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if a ny, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the

n ational airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

whether a certifi cate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness

certificatio n under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

c. Requirements for Safe Operation

. - - If the Secretary determines under this section that

certain unmanned aircra ft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system,

the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.In seeking this exemption, RANDY S RYAN submits that the DJI Ph antom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pu rsuant to FMRA Section 333, as

demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 3 a nd DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the s pecific operating limi tations.

i. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 and DJ I Inspire 1 UASs

Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not create a hazard to users of the

NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national securit y considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

ii. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached

hereto as Appendix A and B, set the techni cal specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs forth

. iii. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs ma y be ope rated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is provided at pages 25

- 35 of the DJI Phantom 3 and pages 12

- 16 and 45

- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit C and D.

iv. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAS s Are Designed For Automatic

Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control

Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 an d DJI Inspire 1 UAs will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI

Phan tom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode ) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS are

set forth at pages 27 through 29 and for the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 13 through 15

of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit

C and D.

v. The DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 GCS And It’s Operation. A complete description of the operation and sp ecifica tions of the DJI Phantom 3

and DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 32 through 43 of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual and pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals a re attached hereto as Exhibits C and D.

vi. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Are Limited

To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Co mmand With A Safety

Observer.

RANDY S RYAN will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and

valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC ) of the DJI

Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

vii. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UAS s Will Be ConductedPursu ant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, RANDY S RYAN proposes to commercially operate

DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs for the specia l purpose of conducting

aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to th e following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption wi ll be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this
grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 f eet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL

. 5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the P IC

at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s

FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or saf ety ob server (SO) is

not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains

VLOS c apability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally

at all tim es. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and

cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The

PIC must ensu re that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond ass isting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based

obstacles/obstru ctions and is not permitted to operate the camera or oth er instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant o f exe mption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitat ions contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be

followed. Otherwise , the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating document s. The ope rator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to tr ack such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised docum ents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the gran t of exemption. If theoperator determin es that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exe mption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s U AS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a

condition f or safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary main tenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control

Stati on must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance an d alterations must be properly docu mented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the

UA S operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replac ement of a flight

cr itical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who

conducts the functional tes t flight must make an entry in the a ircraft

records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperabl e components, items, or equipment, not already covered i n the

relevant sections of the operating documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft /component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspectio n, and life limit requirements.

14. Th e operator must carry out its maintenance, i nspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspec tion, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft reco rds, including total time in service, description of work accompli shed, and the signature of

the authorized perso n returning the UAS to service.

15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all

manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

16. The authorized per son must make an entry in the air craft record of the

corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a

current third

- class medical certificate.

18. The operato r may not permit any PIC to operate unles s the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and e merge ncy maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances f rom persons, vessels,

vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a

manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the opera tor’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and ex perience

building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must o perate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accord ance with 14 C.F.R. §91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA offi ce closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not

authorized.

20. The UA ma y 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 airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conduc ted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport managem ent

must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when v isibility is less than 3 statute

miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS s ignal, it must return to

a pre

- determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicte d obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind

and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organizati on (ATO) issued

Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operation s under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the
operator to requ est a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hou rs prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspac e requirements

in the ATO issued CO A including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemptio n must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and

have identifica tion (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C . Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency s pectrum used for operation and control of the UA must compl y with the Federal

Communicat ions Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be

available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time

th e UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operation s and activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or

vehicle.31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all

non participating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehic les, and structur es unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the

event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protectio n. If a

situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are wit hin 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where

the owner/controller of su ch vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and th e PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator tr aine es or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or c ontrolled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized

repres entative. Permissio n from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transg resses the lateral or

vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicab l e COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80)

within 24 hours. Acc idents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions containe d on the

NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requireme nts Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

RANDY S RYAN submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI P hantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs unless that PIC has de monstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to sa fely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1

UAS in a manner consistent with the ex emption, including e vasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels , vehicles and structures. Considering RANDY S RYAN ’ proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set

forth

- above; the parallel nature of privat e pi lot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS, RANDY S RYAN submits that the

additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for RANDY S RYAN ’ specific proposed flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 1111 0, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). RANDY S RYAN will not allow any PIC

to operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS trainingand currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including e vasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vess els, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must hav e accumulated and logged, in a ma nner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations

under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3

takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during RANDY S RYAN ’ proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience t hat was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations

would ensure safe o perations, stating as follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in

a manner consiste nt with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10

hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purpose s). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documen ted flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight ti me. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in acc ordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, RANDY S RYAN will ensure safe operat ions by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a ma nner consistent with th e exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles

and structures.CONCLUSION

RANDY S RYAN seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 a nd Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowin g RANDY S RYAN to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UA Ss commercially within the

NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Sect ion 333, RANDY S RYAN respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417( a) & (b), and permit RANDY S RYAN to operate the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography

over certain areas of the United States.

Dated: June 15 , 2015 Submitted by

RA NDY S RYANAPPENDIX

– A

DJI PHANTOM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RANDY S RYAN only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameter s can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked

monit or (smart phone/tablet devices)

DJI Phantom 3

1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1 Supported Battery

– DJI 6000AH LiPo Battery

1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)

– 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g)

1.1.3 Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly)

– Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

1.1.4 M ax Yaw Angular Velo city

- 200/s

1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel

- 35 1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 6m/s

1.1.6 Max Descent Speed

– 2m/s

1.1.7 Max Flight S peed

– 15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED)

1.2 Gimbal

1.2.1 Working Current

– Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA

1.2.2 Control Accuracy

- ±0.03

1.2.3 Controllable Range

– Pi tch:

- 90

- 0

1.2.4 Maxim um Angular Speed

– Pitch: 90/s

1.3 Camera

1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range

- 32F

- 104F (0C

- 40C)

1.3.2 Sensor Size

– 1/2.3”

1.3.3 Effective Pixels

– 14M

1.3.4 Resolution

– 4384x3288

1.3.5 HD Vide o Recording

– 1080p30 & 720p

1.3.6 Recording Field of View

- 110/85APPENDIX

– B

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RANDY S RYAN only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameter s which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

DJI Inspire 1

1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1 Model

– T600

1.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

1.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

– Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m

1.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Pitch: 300 0 /s; Yaw: 150 0 /s

1.1.5 Max Tilt Angle

- 35 0

1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s

1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 4m/s

1.1.8 Max Speed

– 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT RECOMMENDED)

1.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 4500m

1.1.10 Max Wind Resistance

– 10m/s

1.1.11 Max Flight Time

– Approximately 18 minutes

1.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510

1.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345

1.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C)

1.1.15 Dimensions

– 17 1⁄4 ” x 17 3⁄4 ” x 12”

1.2 Gimbal

1.2.1 Model

– ZENMUSE X3

1.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

1.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA

1.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

- ±0.03 0

1.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable

1.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 90 0 to +30 0 ; Pan: ±320 0

1.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

- 125 0 to 45 0 ; Pan: ±330 0

1.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitch: 120 0 /s; Pan: 180 0 /s

1.3 Transmitter

1.3.1 Name

– C1

1.3.2 Operating Frequency

– 5.728

- 5.850GHz; 2.400

- 2.483GHz

1.3.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed)

– 2000m

1.3.4 Output Power

– 9W

1.3.5 Operating Temperature Range

- 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C)

1.3.6 Battery

– 600mA h LiPo 2S

All specifications can be found in the attached user manual or at http://www.dji.com/product/inspire

- 1/spec