S e ptember 25

, 2015

Exemption No. 13034

Regulatory Docket No. FAA

− 20 15

− 2835

Mr. Ellis E Reno

Owner

UXO RECON.LLC

P

. O

. Box 733

Helendale, CA 92342

Dear Mr. Reno :

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption,

including the date it ends.

By letter dated June 9, 2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on

behalf of UXO RECON.LLC ( hereinafter petitioner or operator ) for an exemption . The

petitioner requested to operate an unmanned ai rcraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial

video graphy, photography , land survey, inspections, precision agriculture, search and rescue,

and to increase public knowledge

.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted t o the FAA des cribing the proposed operations and

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption

.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

.

In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of P ublic Law 112

− 95 in

reference to 49 U

. S

. C

. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited2

operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation

has determined that this aircraf t meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA

finds that relief from 14 CFR part 21

, C ertification procedures for products and parts,

Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates , and any associated noise certification and testing

requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection 1

. The FAA has issued grants of

exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition.

In Grants of Ex emption No s

. 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), and 11213 to Aeryon Lab s , Inc. ( see Docket No.

FAA−2014−0642), 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 of significantly greater propo rtions, carrying crew in

addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled

by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

—

 They are similar in a ll material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 ;

 The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and

 A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701,

delegated to me by th e Administrator, UXO RECON.LLC is granted an exemption from

14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and ( c ), 61.101(e)(4 ) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a) , 91.7(a), 91.119(c),

91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to

the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection

. This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA.

Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (part iculate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by

instruments aboard the UA.3

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, UXO RECON.LLC is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exempt ion are limited to the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations

of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption

.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming are

not permitted.

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine

compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level

(AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC 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 or

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within

the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times ;

e lectronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC

must be designated before the flight and cannot trans fer his or her designation for the

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties

required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its

operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of

exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating

documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists betw een the conditions and

limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents,

the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed.4

Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised

documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension

or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update

or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then

t he operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FA A’s

UAS Integration Office (AFS− 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alter ations that affect the UAS operation

or flight characteristics, e.g.

, replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo

a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption.

Functional test flights may only be conduc ted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at

least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such

a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspectin g the UAS to ensure that it is

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

- flight inspection and determine the

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all

potential discrep ancies, e.g.

, inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the

UAS is found t o be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul,

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer

safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport,

commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a

state, the District of Col u mbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal

government. The PIC must also meet the flight revi ew requirements specified in

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rate d on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be5

operated under this exemption, including evasive and emerge ncy maneuvers and

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operato r’s PICs and VOs

(traini ng, proficiency, and experience

- building) and determining the PIC’s ability to

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated

under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However,

training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During

traini ng, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flight s

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as

denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not

denoted with an ARP, the c enter of the airport symbo l as denoted on the current

FAA

- published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s

management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption

holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute m iles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS sign al, the UA must return to a

pre

- determined location within the pr ivate or controlled

- access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergenci es.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast

weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the

intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserv e

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All

operations shall be cond ucted in accordance with an ATO

- issued COA. The

exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct

operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA

.

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have ident ification6

(N− Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must

be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and

any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating.

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement

official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear a nd give way to all manned aviation operations and

activities at all times.

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

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating

persons, vessels, v ehicles, and structures 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 protection. If a situation arises

where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of

the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensurin g the safety

of nonparticipating persons ; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission

for operating closer to those objects and the 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.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or control led

- access property w ith

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative.

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that tran sgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported

to the FA A's UAS Integration Office (AFS− 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be

reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTS B) per instructions

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

.

If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and

television filming and production, the following additional conditi ons and limitations apply.7

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM)

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the a rea of proposed filming. The 3

- day

notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities

must include at least the f ollowing:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of th e person responsible for the on

- scene operation of

the UAS;

d. Make, model, and ser ial or N− Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list o f those

who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city,

town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes

essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS

operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to,

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.8

This exemption termin ates on October 31, 2017 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service

EnclosuresUNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

UXO RECON.LLC

Federal Employer ID #: 47

- 2720320

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF 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) CON CERNING COMMERCIAL

OPERATION OF a) DJI PHANTO M 2 VISION+

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Submitted on 9 JUNE 2015

UXO RECON.LLC

Ellis E Reno,Owner

PO Box 733

Helendale, CA 92342

507

- 828

- 8790

sales@uxorecon.com

Uxo Recon.LLC 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 UXO RECON.LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the

commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for real est ate

photography, film landscape over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONERMy name is Ellis E Reno., Owner/President of UXO RECON.LLC, It is my mission to

provide my clients with expertise and knowledge in all asp ects of picture, video & audio

production, as well as provide them with advanced technologies & solutions that will

increase efficiency, productivity a nd effectiveness. UXO RECON.LLC also provides

clients with the highest quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and

non

- profit mul timedia projects. UXO RECON.LLC has several years of professional

experience inphotography and videography and has become recognized as an expert in

this field.

UXO RECON.LLC has 10 years of recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of aerial

video and photography. The objective of UXO RECON.LLC aerial video and

photography operations is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial,

public, and residential uses, specifically targeting:

• Real Estate Videography and Photography

• Land survey & appraisals

• Equipment Inspections

• Construction sites before & after

• Precision Agriculture

• Search and Rescue Operations

• Increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations.

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, UAS

UXO RECON.LLC seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or

hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ vertical takeoff

and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS)

utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ has a

maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of

16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maxi mum speed of

approximately 29 knots. The DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ UAs are

equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric

motors.

The DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ UAs that will be operated by UXO RECON.LLC will be

registered in a ccordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft

, 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 Marking

. BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, UXO RECON.LLC ., pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation

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 2 Vision+, DJI

Inspire 1 UASs in 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 associatedwith the unmanned aircraft and its operation, UXO RECON.LLC operation of DJI

Phantom

2 Vision+ UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and

therefore, will not requir e an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part

21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, UXO RECON.LLC 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 maint enance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

UXO RECON.LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent

level of safet y will be ensured. UXO RECON.LLC . will use experienced personnel or

technicians to perform mai ntenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS

using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents

(i.e.,

Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ Instruction

Manua l). Furthermore, UXO RECON.LLC will d ocument and maintain all maintenance

records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS

.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private

pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command , is requested by UXO RECON.LLC . 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 s afely

operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS in a manner consistent with

this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining

appropriate

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

UXO RECON.LLC seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft

airworthiness , because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS do not

require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As

such, UXO RECON.LLC submits that they will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 V ision+

UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining

that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly

Maintenance Log, and DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ Instruction Manual),

and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

UXO RECON.LLC also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section

91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS

will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS will be provided to the PIC via Global

Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link,

which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This

altitude informati o n, combined with UXO RECON.LLC operation of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UA S within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL,

will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, UXO RECON.LLC seeks an exemption from the requiremen ts of

Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for fli ght in VFR conditions. UXO

RECON.LLC submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 2Vision+ UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions

(VMC) under vis ual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total

duration of approximately 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.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, UXO RECON.LLC provides the following

information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is:

Ellis E Reno,Owner UXO RECON.LLC

PO Box 733

Helenda le, CA 92342

507

- 828

- 8790

sales@uxorecon.com

B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which UXO RECON.LLC Seeks

Exemption.

1. UXO RECON.LLC

Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

Part 21, Subpart H

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, establishes the procedural requirements for the

issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by 14 C.F.R. §91.203(a)(1)

2. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

61.113(a) And (b).

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and lim itations: 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 o r

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

— (1) The flight is only incidental to that busin ess or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or

hire.

3. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the

following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

4. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , subsection (a), states the following, i n

part:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight

level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set,

when operating

--(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

--

(i) The current reported alt imeter setting of a station along the route and

within 100 nautical 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 sta tion; or

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(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of

the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available

before departure.

5. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

91.151(b).

Secti on 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 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, to

fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

6. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section

91.405(a).

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required

, subsection (a), states 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 di screpancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

7. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance,

rebuilding, or alteration , subsect ion (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 under §

43.7 of this c hapter[.]

8. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From 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 preceding 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 i nspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance

with part 21 of this chapter.

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9. UXO RECON.LLC 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) Except 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:

(1) Records of the maint enance, preventive maintenance, and alteration 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 a ircraft.

The records must include

-- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of

the work performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approvi ng the

aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller,

and each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine,

pro peller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which

are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since

the last ins pection required by the inspection program under which

the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

(v) 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 recurring action, the time and date when the next

action is required.

(vi) 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 operator shall retain the following records for the periods

prescribed:

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained

until the work is repe ated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after

the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained

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

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11

of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the

aircraft is approved for return to service.

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C. The Extent Of Relief UXO RECON.LLC See ks And The Reason UXO

RECON.LLC Seeks The Relie f.1. UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section Part 21,

Subpart H

Given the size and limited operating area associated with the UAS to be utilized by

UXO RECON.LLC 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, up on consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and

proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS.

In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without

an

airworthiness certificate, i n 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 without the restrictions and conditions of the proposed UAS

operations.

2. Extent Of Relief UXO RECON.LLC See ks And The Reason UXO RECON.LLC

Seeks Relief 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 well as a current and valid airman medical certificate,

and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the

proposed

UAS flight operations for compensation or hire.

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 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 inciden tal to that business or

employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for

compensation

or hire.

As set f orth more fully below, UXO RECON.LLC submits that an equivalent level of

safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allo wed to operate the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and

currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either the

DJI

Ph antom 2 Vision+ UAS in a manner consistent with the operations

speci fications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles

and structures.

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Further, UXO RECON.LLC submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Inspire 1 UASs, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be

incidental to UXO RECON.LLC business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property

for

compensation or hire.

3. Extent Of Relief UXO RECON.LLC Seeks And The Reason UXO RECON.LLCSeeks Relief From Section 91.7(a)

.

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent

require d to allow UXO RECON.LLC to determine that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ U AS

are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS

is in compliance with the operating docu ments (i.e., the UXO RECON.LLC Aerial

Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Ins truction

Manual).

UXO RECON.LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision + UAS

do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R.

Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, UXO RECON.LLC . will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2

Visio n+ UAS are in airworthy condition based upon its compliance

with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further,

determine that the aircraft are in condition for sa fe flight, as stated in the conditions and

limitations below.

4. Extent Of Relief UXO RECON.LLC See ks And The Reason UXO RECON.LLC

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 2 Vision+ UAS 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 control

station (GCS). Since the FA A requires that any altitude information concerning UAS

operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL),

UXO RECON.LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS

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 is

sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable condit ions and limitations

stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be

maintained since the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ is equipped with

a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that 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.

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5. Extent Of Relief UXO RECON.LLC See ks And The Reason UXO RECON.LLC

Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is

requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions

(VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), 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. UXO RECON.LLC seeks the requested relief because without a n exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will severely constrain the practicality of anyaerial video or still photo flight operations that UXO RECON.LLC proposes to conduct

pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS , the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ operating

documents, and UXO RECON.LLC proposed operating limitations, ensure that UXO

RECON.LLC will safely operate the battery powered DJI P hantom 2 Vision+

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 13.5 minutes

to the first point o f intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after

that

for at least 4.5 minutes.

6. Extent Of Relief UXO RECON.LLC Seeks And The Reason UXO RECON.LLC

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, UXO RECON.LLC requests relief from

these Sections because the DJI Phantom 2 Visio n+ UASs do not require

airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an

airworthin ess certificate. Accordingly, UXO RECON.LLC . will use trained technicians to

perform mainte nance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e.,

the UXO RECON.LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI I nspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, UXO

RECON.LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom

2 Vision+ UAS

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D. The Reasons Why Granting UXO RECON.LLC 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 publi c interest by allowing UXO

RECON.LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and

photography of, real

estate , special events, precision agriculture, la nd survey & appraisal,

construction sites, equipment & roof inspections, landscape over certain

areas of the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS will decrease

congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the

economy.

Notably , the benefits of UXO RECON.LLC proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAs is battery powered and serve as a

safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to

obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform

aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS

would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise andair pollution, as well as increase 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 Phan tom 2 Vision+ UAs do not require an airport to takeoff or

land.

Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aer ial video and photography

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 Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS

. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phan tom 2 Vision+ UAS,

instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the

levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional ae rial video and still

photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most

viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal

c ombustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography,

while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI

Pha ntom 2 Vision+ UAs, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial

acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery

powered

electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

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By using the DJI Phan tom 2 Vision+ UAS 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 aircraft flight operations, will be substantially

reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located

onboard the aircraft, the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vi sion+ UAs (weighing

approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces , at the

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 phys ical

potential for collateral damage to life and property on 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 Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+

UAS are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar

aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+

UAS will allow United States bas ed companies, like UXO RECON.LLC ., to remain

competitive and contribute to gr owth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the risingcost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory

actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must

adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the

battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS is one such technology

that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned

aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operat ional cost of a traditional

manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS , companies such as

UXO RECON.LLC ., can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide

greater

job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimate ly contribute to growth of

the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through

commercial use of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS , provides a stable

workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax

rev enues; and allows companies 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 operations that have been conducted for

d ecades, UXO RECON.LLC proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS will

not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating

docume nts (i.e., the UXO RECON.LLC . Aerial Oper ations Manual, Monthly

Maintenance

Log, and DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ Instruction Manual) which requires

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property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in

accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude

requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

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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 Th e Rule From Which UXO RECON.LLC S eeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ 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 aircra ft a nd its operation, UXO RECON.LLC operation of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not

require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification

and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users

of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically,

FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

(a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and notlater than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of

Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may

operate safely 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

u nder subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

-- (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, 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 national airspace system or the public or pose

a threat to national security; and

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or

airworthiness certification under section 44 704 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 aircraft 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, UXO RECON.LLC submits that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and

DJI Inspire 1 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as

demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitat ions.

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a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 2 Visio+ UAS

Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS do not create a hazard to users of

the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its

size,

weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS

. The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS are

set forth by the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ a Specifications and Data Sheet,

attache d hereto as Exhibit A and B

. ii. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS Autonomous Flight And

Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational

Area.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS may be operated in both manual and

fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational

modes of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are provided at pages 23

- 41 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+; and pages 12

- 18 and 45

- 52 of the DJI Inspire 1 User

Manuals, attached hereto a s Exhibit C and D.

iii. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS Are Designed For

Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The ControlLink Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will

remai n stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom

2

Vision+ 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., failsa fe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A

complete description of the Failsafe Functions for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS are

set forth at pages 32 through 34 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual; and for the

DJI Inspi re 1 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto

as

Exhibit C and D.

iv. The DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

flight control software is provided at pages 7 through 17 of

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual; and pages 24 through 3 4 of . DJI Pha ntom 2

Vision+ User Manuals are attached hereto

as Exhibits C and D.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UA s Are

Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety

Observer.

UXO RECON.LLC . will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid

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airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots

during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS Will Be Conducted

Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, UXO RECON. LLC proposes to commercially operate DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS for the special purpose of conducting

aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the

following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by th is grant of exemption will be limited to the following

aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55

pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 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 indicate d airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet 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 altitu des reported to ATC must be in

feet AGL.

5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times.

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other thancorrective lenses, as specified on the PI C’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (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 P IC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and

PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. 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 ensure

that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and

avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not

permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS

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operations and made available to the Administrator upon reque st. If a discrepancy

exists

between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the

procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations

contained

in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be fo llowed. Otherwise, the

operator

must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may

update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such

revisions and present updated and revised docume nts to the Administrator upon

request.

The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for

extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any

update or revision would affect the basis upon whi ch the FAA granted the exemption,

then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s

UAS

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

for

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 maintenance has b een performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control

Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations

must

be properly documented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has unde rgone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must

undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must

make an entry in the aircraft records.12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable

components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the

operating documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS man ufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance,

overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintena nce, inspection,

alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the

aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and

the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to servi ce.

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

Safety

Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft 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

thirdclass

medical certificate.

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18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless 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 emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from 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 operator’s

PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may

only be conducted during dedicated training se ssions. During training, proficiency, and

experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered

nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from

nonparticipants in accordance 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 o ffice closest to proposed

area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as

denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unl ess a letter of agreement

with

that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance

with

a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport

management must be made available to the Administrat or 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 visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must ret urn to a

predetermined

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 unpredicted obstacles or emergencies

in

accordance with the operating d ocuments.

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 Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of

exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman

(NOTAM) no t more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the

operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements

in

the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential

transponder

requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial

number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification

(NNumber)

markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Marki ngs must be as

large as practicable.

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27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and

control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications 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 the UAS is operating. These

documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforc ement official

upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation

operations 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 nonparticipating

persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons),

vessels,

vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipati ng persons

from

the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that

nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where

nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 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 such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the 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 trainees 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 controlled

- access property with

permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from

land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be

conducted.

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported

to

the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accident s must be reported

to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the

NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. 2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And

(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

UXO RECON .LLC 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 Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by

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meeting minimum flight

- hour and cu rrency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely

operate the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ UAS in a manner consistent with the

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structur es. Considering UXO RECON.LLC , Inc.’s proposed area of operations, and the operating

limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge

requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062);

and

the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS, UXO

RECON.LLC . submits that the additional manned airmanship

experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship

ski lls necessary for U XO RECON.LLC ’s 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, 11110,

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

UXO RECON.LLC . will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS

unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flig ht

- hour

requirements or the DJI Ph antom 2 Vision+ UAS training and currency

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS in a

manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and

emergency maneuvers and mainta ining appropriate distances from people, vessels,vehicles and structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner 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 UXO RECON.LLC ’ proposed operations. The

Administrator has held tha t prior documented flight experience that was obtained in

compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for

the purpose of motion pictur e filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have

accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent 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 op erations 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

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FAA considers these mini mum 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 purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour

requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency

in

the sk ills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA

also

finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with

applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and

experie nce

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to

accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building

flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance

wit h 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, UXO RECON.LLC will ensure safe operations by not allowing any

PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has

demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour an d currency requirements, that the PICis able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner

consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a)

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained

because prio r to every flight, UXO RECON.LLC

. will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s

compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations

herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Sectio n 91.7(a) 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, 11110,

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would

Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained

because the altitude information of the D JI Phantom 2 Visi on+ UAs

will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry

data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight

path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with UXO RECON.LLC ’ op eration

of the DJI Phan tom 2 Vision+ UAs within visual line of sight, at or

below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The

altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft.

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Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the

UASs at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented he rein (e.g.

Exemption

Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138,

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b)

Would Not Adversely Affec t Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established

by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (2) the limitations on the propos ed flight

operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, UXO

RECON.LLC

will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ UAs during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough

battery pow er 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.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom

2 Vision+ UA s; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; andthe location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety

established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the

DJI Phantom 2 Visi on+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs provide audible and visual warnings to

the PIC at the GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning

occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately

10% remaining battery po wer. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom

Vision+ UAS will descend and land automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section

91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical ch aracteristics

and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for

manned

aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including

Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previous ly granted

relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material

respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042,

11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138

, 11150,

11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect

Safety.

In seeking this exemption, UXO R ECON.LLC submits that the equivalent level of

safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements

established

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by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be

met because UXO RECON.LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance,

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and

practices prescribed in the operating docu ments (i.e., the UXO RECON.LLC Aerial

Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Inspire 1 Instruction Manu al). Furthermore, UXO RECON.LLC will document and

maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS

. Since the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS will be inspected as

prescribed by the ope rating documents, UXO RECON.LLC will maintain the equivalent

level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A

copy

of the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ User Manuals are attached hereto as

Exhibit C and D ; a copy of the D JI Phan tom 2 Vision+ UAS

Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit E

. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because UXO

RECON.LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or

preventive

maintenance on th e UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by

the

operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safetyestablished by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of

the

DJI Phan tom 2 Vision+ U AS will be performed by trained technicians.

Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91. 409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety

is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of

the UAS are considered.

In consideration of UXO RECON.LLC proposed operating limitations, the

operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UXO

RECON.LLC submits that safety will not be adversely affected by

granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2),

91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FA A has previously granted relief 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, 11110,

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 1115 7, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of

2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, UXO RECON.LLC

requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain such safety standards that

the

Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established

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by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 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). Such

special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for

compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering

whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or othe rwise pose

a

threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate

without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be

established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, t he Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14

C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs,

since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or

appropriate safety stand ards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft.

Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions , states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain

adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller

because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller,

he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special

conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety

standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to

establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may

prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom

2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the

Administr ator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established

by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 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).

F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating:

The Rules From Which UXO RECON.LLC Seeks Exemption:

UXO RECON.LLC seeks 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).

A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption UXO RECON.LLC

Seeks:

This exem

ption will permit UXO RECON.LLC to commercially operate an Unmanned

Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over

certain areas of the United States.

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Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support UXO

RECON.LLC Request.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if

certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, UXO RECON.LLC request for

exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14

C.F.R.

Part 11, as set forth above. F MRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for

considering

whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose

a

threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate

without airworthi ness certification. As discussed in detail above, UXO RECON.LLC will

operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS safely in the NAS, without

creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to

national

security.

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APPENDIX

– A

DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

UXO RECON.LLC 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 allo w flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can

alsobe 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)

1.1 DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

1.1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1.1 Supported Battery

– DJI 5200mAH LiPo Battery

1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)

– 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g)

1.1.1.3 Hover A ccuracy (Ready to Fly)

– Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

1.1.1.4 Max Yaw Angular Velocity

- 200 0 /s

1.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel

- 35 0

1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 6m/s

1.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 2m/s

1.1.1.8 Max Flight Speed

– 15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED)

1.1.2 Gimbal

1.1.2.1 Working Current

– Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA

1.1.2.2 Control Accuracy

- ±0.03 0

1.1.2.3 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 90 0

- 0 0

1.1.2.4 Maximum Angular Speed

– Pitch: 90 0 /s

1.1.3 Camera

1.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range

- 32 0 F

- 104 0 F (0 0 C

- 40 0 C)

1.1.3.2 Sensor Size

– 1/2.3”

1.1.3.3 Effective Pixels

– 14M

1.1.3.4 Resolution

– 4384x3288

1.1.3.5 HD Video Recording

– 1080p30 & 720p

1.1.3.6 Recording Field of View

- 110 0 /85 0

1.1.4 Transmitter

1.1.4.1 Operating Frequency

– 5.728GHz

– 5.85GHz

1.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– FCC Compliance: 800m

1.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- - 93dBm

1.1.4.4 Transmitter Power

– FCC Compliance: 100mW

1.1.4.5 Working Voltage

– 120mA@3.7V 30

1.1.5 Range Extender

1.1.5.1 Operating Frequency

– 2412

- 2462 MHz

1.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– 500

- 700m

1.1.5.3 Transmitter Power

– 20dBm

1.1.5.4 Power Consumption

– 2W

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APPENDIX

– B



### DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ Manufacturer’s User Manual

User manual can be found at:

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom

- 2

- vision/download

APPENDIX

- C

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MONTHLY(MAINTENANCE(LOGmonth:'__________''year:''_________

UAS(#:(______________

Date'Issue'

Discovered

Date'Issue'

Addressed

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Airframe

Engines

Propellers

Camera'Gimbal

Landing'Gear

Vibration'Dampening

Other:

Maintenance'Performed'by:''''''''''''''

Issue''Description'&'Maintenance'Conducted Print'&'Sign