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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATIONADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, DC

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

Vertical Scapes, LLC FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE 

REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

SECTION 21, SUBPART H; §45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2),

91.103 (b), 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.203 (a) & (b), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b),

CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 

SYSTEMS: DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, DJI 

Spreading Wings S1000+

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE 

FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

Submitted, September, 2015

Nathan Purdy

Vertical Scapes, LLC

390 Purdy Dr.

Eureka, MT 59917

Tel: (406) 291-1527

verticalscapes@gmail.com
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TABLE OFCONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 3

OVERVIEW 4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER 4

BACKGROUND 4

BASIS FOR PETITION 5

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER 7

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH VERTICAL SCAPES, LLC

SEEKS EXEMPTION 7

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF VERTICAL SCAPES, LLC SEEKS AND THE REASON 

VERTICAL SCAPES, LLC SEEKS THERELIEF 8

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING VERTICAL SCAPES, LLC’S REQUEST WOULD 

BE IN THEPUBLIC INTEREST 11

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY 

AFFECT SAFETY 13

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERALREGISTER. 19

CONCLUSION 20

EXHIBITS 21
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GLOSSARY	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

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
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OVERVIEW

Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 

§45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103 (b), 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 

91.151(b), 91.203 (a) & (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(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 Vertical Scapes, LLC to 

operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting 

aerial video and photography of agricultural lands, architecture and construction, golf courses, 

real estate, special events, landscapes, oil and gas platforms, mines and wind farm tower 

and blades within the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Vertical Scapes, LLC will deliver to its clients, high quality digital content for use in their 

commercial, personal, and non-profit multimedia projects. Vertical Scapes, LLC provides 

high quality images to companies such as news providers, real estate sales and development 

companies, construction companies, waterway survey and management companies or entities, 

golf courses, land planning entities or companies, mapping companies, oil and gas companies, 

mining companies and wind farm company or entities. 

Vertical Scapes, LLC has over 2 years recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of aerial 

video and photography. Vertical Scapes, LLC is a consortium of private pilots, attorneys, 

Medical Doctors and UA enthusiasts, which not only individually but also collectively plan

on providing a wide range of services as the UAS market expands. The objective of Vertical 

Scapes LLC’s aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality images for 

projects such as:

• Inspection of wind turbine blades and towers as to decrease man hours at 

high altitudes in a highly dangerous environments

• Search and rescue of missing persons 

• Edited videos to supplement commercial and residential real estate listings

• Aerial event filming and photographyto promote travel, tourism and weddings

• Agricultural surveys and environmentalmonitoring

• Mine, gas and oil rig inspections 

• Aerial photography for landscape architects and construction companies

• Aerial mapping for road and waterway engineering

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550

Flamewheel, DJI Spreading Wings S1000+

Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks an exemption to operate multiple DJI Systems UAVs for 

compensation or hire within the National Airspace System (NAS). 
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The DJI Phantom 3(Phantom) is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft 

(UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. 

The Phantom is an electric powered rotary wing UAS that is capable of transmitting live 

airborne video images and location information to a Ground Control Station (GCS). The 

Inspire stores the photographs and data on board and makes them available for download 

after completion of the flight. The Phantom 3 is 23 in x 23 in x 8 in and weighs 2.8 pounds,

well under the 55 lbs. mandated in the FMRA. The Phantom 3 can conduct hovering flight 

and has a maximum cruising speedof 31 knots. It is batterypowered, has a flight endurance 

of no more than 23 minutes and can operate in temperatures ranging from -10° to 40° C. The 

Phantom 3’s omni-directional antenna has a range of 2 km and operates in the 2.420 – 2.483 

GHz frequencyrange.

The DJI Inspire 1 (Inspire) is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft 

(UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. 

The Inspire is an electric powered rotary wing UAS that is capable of transmitting live 

airborne video images and location information to a Ground Control Station (GCS). The 

Inspire stores the photographs and data on board and makes them available for download 

after completion of the flight. The Inspire 1 is 22 in x 22 in x 8 in and weighs 6.4 pounds,

well under the 55 lbs. mandated in the FMRA. The Inspire can conduct hovering flight and 

has a maximum cruising speedof 42 knots. It is batterypowered, has a flight endurance of no 

more than 22 minutes and can operate in temperatures ranging from 0° to 40° C. The 

Inspire’s omni-directional antenna has a range of 2.1 km and operates in the 2.420 – 2.483 

GHz frequencyrange.

The DJI F550 Flamewheel is a 6-propeller multirotor vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) 

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) capable of transmitting live airborne video images and telemetry 

information to a Ground Control Station (GCS) and utilizes NAZA-M V2 Flight Controller 

for GPS navigation. The F550’s total weight with maximum allowable payload is 6.5lbs and 

measures 21.65” wide and 10.5” tall with landing gear. The F550 maximum airspeed is 

30kts. A Futaba T8FG 14-Channel Radio Control System operating at 2.4 GHz controls the 

DJI F550 UAS.

The DJI Spreading Wings S1000+ is a 8-propeller multirotor vertical takeoff and landing 

(VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) capable of transmitting live airborne video images and 

telemetry information to a Ground Control Station (GCS) and utilizes NAZA-M V2 Flight 

Controller for GPS navigation. The Spread Wings total weight with maximum allowable 

payload is 24lbs and measures 41” wide and 18” tall with landing gear. The Spreading 

Wings maximum airspeed is 30kts. A Futaba 14SG 14-Channel Radio Control System 

operating at 2.4 GHz controls the DJI Spreading Wings UAS.

BASIS FORPETITION

Petitioner, Vertical Scapes, 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 
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petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI 

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+, in the National Airspace System

(NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R.

§45.23(b), 61.113(a) and (b), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103 (b), 91.109, 91.119, and 91.203 (a) &(b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the 

unmanned aircraft and their operation, Vertical Scapes, LLC’s operation of the DJI Phantom 

3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+, 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, Vertical Scapes, LLC requestsrelief 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 to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

Vertical Scapes, LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level 

of safety will be ensured. Vertical Scapes, LLC will use experienced personnel or 

technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, 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, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Instruction and Maintenance Manuals). Furthermore, Vertical 

Scapes, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3, 

DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS.

Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft

airworthiness, because the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI 

Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Vertical Scapes, LLC submits that it will ensure that 

the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

UAS 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, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

Instruction Manuals), and that the aircrafts are in a condition for safe flight.

Vertical Scapes, LLC also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, 

entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI F550 UA will not have a typical 

barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI 

F550 UA 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 information, combined with Vertical 

Scapes, LLC’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI F550 UAS within visual line of sight, 

at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 

91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Vertical Scapes, LLC

submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI F550 UA 
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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 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, Vertical Scapes, provides the following information in 

support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name and Address of thePetitioner

The name and address of the

Petitioner and point of contact is: 

Nathan Purdy

Vertical Scapes, LLC

390 Purdy Dr.

Eureka, MT 59917

Tel: (406) 291-1527

verticalscapes@gmail.com

B. The Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R. From Which Vertical Scapes,

LLC Seeks Exemption

1. Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of Section 21 

Subpart H and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness

14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirementsfor 

procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). 

The size, weight and enclosed operational area of Vertical Scapes, LLC’s UASs permit 

exemption from Part 21 because Vertical Scapes, LLC’s UASs meet an equivalent 

level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to 

exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 

U.S.C. § 44701(f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation 

permit the FAA to exempt UASs from the airworthiness certificate requirement in 

consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such 

as airports and dense populations. Vertical Scapes, LLC’s UASs meet or exceed each 

of the elements.

14 C.F.R. §91.9(b)(2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no 

pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UASs, this Regulation is inapplicable. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual at the flight 

operations center. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in 

Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 

10700 and 32827.

14 C.F.R. §91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as Vertical 

Scapes, LLC’s UASs utilize electronic global positioning systems and internal 
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gyroscopes to provide spatial coordination.

14 C.F.R. §§91.203(a) and (b) provide for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications 

and registrations. Similar to, 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2), given the size and configuration, the 

UAS has no ability to carry certificate and registration documents on the aircraft.

There is no room, capacity, or pilot on board to adequately carry such documents. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents; to the extent 

they are applicable to the UAS, at the ground control point where pilot has immediate 

access to them.

C. Extent of Relief of the Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. and Reason 

From Which Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks Relief

2. Extent Of Relief Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks And The Reason Vertical Scapes,

LLC Seeks Relief From 14 C.F.R. 45.23: Marking of the Aircraft.

Applicable FARs requires aircraft to be marked according to certain specifications. 

Vertical Scapes, LLC’s UASs are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not 

have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases.

Further, two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft. Regardless, 

Vertical Scapes, LLC will mark its UASs in the largest possible lettering by

placing the word "EXPERIMENTAL" on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. 

§45.29(f) so that the pilot, camera operator, spotter and others working with the 

UAS will see the markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this 

regulation through Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

3. Extent Of Relief Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks And The Reason Vertical Scapes, 

LLC Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) and (b): Private pilot privileges and 

limitations: Pilot in command.

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 sport

pilot certificate or higher level certificate, as well as a FAA airman medical certificate or 

a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a 

territory, a possession, or the Federal government, 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 incidental to that business or 

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

compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully below, Vertical Scapes, LLC submits that an equivalent level of 

safety will be maintained because noPIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3, 
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DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+, UAS unless that 

PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC

is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS in a manner consistent with the operations 

specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency 

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

and structures.

Further, Vertical Scapes, LLC submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 

1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS, conducted by the PIC 

pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Vertical Scapes, LLC

business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

4. Extent Of Relief Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks And The Reason Vertical 

Scapes, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

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

extent required to allow Vertical Scapes, LLC to determine that the DJI Phantom 3, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs are in 

airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with 

the operating documents (i.e., the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, 

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Maintenance Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and 

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

Instruction Manual).

Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 

1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs do not require an 

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

Vertical Scapes, LLC will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs are in airworthy condition based 

upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and 

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in

condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

5. Extent Of Relief Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks And The Reason Vertical Scapes, 

LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.103: Preflight Action.

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to 

insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be 

provided for the aircraft, an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety

will be provided as set forth in the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Instruction Manual. Additionally, the 

PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, 

landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight.
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6. Extent Of Relief Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks And The Reason Vertical 

Scapes, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes.

14 C.F.R. §91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows 

helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. Vertical Scapes, 

LLCs UASs will not operate at an altitude greater than 400 feet above ground level. 

Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of Vertical Scapes, LLC’s UASs, an 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved.

7. Extent Of Relief Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks And TheReason Vertical Scapes, 

LLC 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 3, 

DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs 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.

Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from 

Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS will severely 

constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Vertical 

Scapes, LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS, the DJI 

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

operating documents, and Vertical Scapes, LLC’s proposed operating limitations, 

ensure that Vertical Scapes, LLC will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 

3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 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 of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at

least 4.5 minutes.

8. Extent Of Relief Vertical Scapes, LLC Seeks And TheReason Vertical Scapes, 

LLC Relief From Sections 14 C.F.R. §§91.405 (a); 407(a)(1); 409(a)(2); 417(a) 

and (b): Maintenance Inspections.

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, Vertical Scapes, LLC requests relief 

from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, 

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs does not require airworthiness certificates. As 

set forth more fully below, theDJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for 

operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Vertical Scapes, LLC will 
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use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance 

on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS 

operating documents (i.e., the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Maintenance Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI 

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Vertical Scapes, LLC will document and maintain all 

maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS.

B. The Reasons Why Granting Vertical Scapes, 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 public interest by allowing Vertical Scapes, 

LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically conduct aerial video and photography of

agricultural lands, architecture and construction, golf courses, real estate, special events, 

landscapes, oil and gas platforms, mines and wind farm tower and blades within the United

States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI 

Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, 

and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Vertical Scapes,

LLC’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, 

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy

issues.

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

The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UASs are 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 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, 

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in 

the NAS, reduce noise and air 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 Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UASs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of 

manned aircraft conducting aerial 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 
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Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UASs.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 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, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs produce no air pollution, and is 

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

internal combustion 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 Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading 

Wings 1000+ UASs, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also 

eliminates noise pollution, as the UASs are propelled by battery powered electric 

motors, rather than an internal combustionengine.

By using the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading 

Wings 1000+ 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 aircraft 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, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UASs (weighing approximately 6.5 pounds maximum gross weights with a 

length and width between 17.3 inches and 21 inches, and with no fuel on board), has 

less physical 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 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ is also an economical alternative to

using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI 

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

UASs will allow United States based companies, like Vertical Scapes, LLC, to remain 

competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy.

Specifically, with the rising cost 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 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 
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DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs is one such technology that not only allows

companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such 

flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional mannedaircraft. By 

operating the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading 

Wings 1000+ UASs, companies such as Vertical Scapes, LLC, can remain 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, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs, provides a 

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

tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to

remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

4. There Are NoPrivacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for 

decades, Vertical Scapes, LLC’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 

1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs will not implicate 

any privacy issues. Specifically,the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs will be operated only in 

compliance with the conditionssetforth in any exemption granted underthis petition.

C. 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	Vertical	Scapes,	LLC	Seeks	Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ Will 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, Vertical Scapes, LLC operation of the DJI 

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

UASs 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 withoutairworthinesscertification 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

not later 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 systembefore completion of the plan and rulemaking 

required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this 
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Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. -- In making the

determination under 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 44704 of title 49, United States 

Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraftsystems 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 systemsin the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, Vertical Scapes, LLC submits that the DJI Phantom 3, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs can operate safely 

in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by:

(a) the characteristics of the DJI	Phantom	3,	DJI	Inspire	1,	DJI	F550	Flamewheel,	

and	DJI	Spreading	Wings	1000+	UAS;

(b) the pilot certification requirement;and

(c) the specific operatinglimitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS Demonstrate Its Safe

Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire and DJI F550 Flamewheel UAS does 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 3, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UAS.

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UAS is set forth by the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, 

DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

specifications and data sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

ii. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, 
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and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS Autonomous Flight And

Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined 

OperationalArea.

The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI 

Spreading Wings 1000+ 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 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS is provided in the 

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI 

Spreading Wings 1000+ User Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iii. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and 

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS 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, DJI Inspire 1, DJI 

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UA will remain 

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

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading 

Wings 1000+ do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA 

will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UA 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, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 

1000+ UAS are set forth in the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI 

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ User Manual, 

attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iv. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ GCS And Its 

Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI 

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading 

Wings 1000+ GCS and flight control software is provided in the DJI 

Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading 

Wings 1000+ User Manual. The DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI 

F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ User Manual is 

attached hereto as ExhibitB.

b. Flight Operations Of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs Are Limited To The Line 

Of Sight With a Camera Operator and Safety Observer.
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Vertical Scapes, LLC will fly LOS in daytime hours only, staff each flight with a 

remote control pilot, camera operator and a spotter/Safety Observer (SO) with 

communications allowing real time communication among them.

c. Flights Of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS Will Be 

Conducted Pursuant To Specific OperatingLimitations.

In seeking this exemption, proposes to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3, 

DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UAS for the 

special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of 

United States, pursuant to the followingspecific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to 

the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraftUASs

weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 3, DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 

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 87 

knots (100 miles per hour). 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), as indicated by the procedures specified in the 

operating documents unless a special request is made and approved byATC. 

All altitudes 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 than corrective lenses.

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 PIC 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.
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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.

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 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 followed. 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 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 which 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 operatingdocuments.

9. 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 been 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 aircraftrecords.

10. Any UAS that has undergone 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 aircraftrecords.

11. 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.

12. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s 

aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, andlife 

limitrequirements.

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

keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. 

Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul 

component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in 
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service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the 

authorized person returning the UAS to service.

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

manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

15. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the 

corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

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 sessions. During training, proficiency, and experiencebuilding flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are 

considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with 

appropriate distance from nonparticipantsin accordance with 14 C.F.R. §

91.119.

15.1. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, and all 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions 

(VMC).

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport 

reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart 

unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained,and 

the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required bythe 

operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must 

be made available to the Administrator upon request.

17. The PIC will hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, 

recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC will also hold a current FAA 

airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, 

the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the 

Federal government. The PIC will also meet the flight review requirements 

specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or 

her pilot certificate.

18. 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.

19. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return 
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to a pre- determined location within the planned operating area and land or 

be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

20. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergenciesin accordance with the operating documents.

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

wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly atnormal 

cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% 

battery power remaining.

22. 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.

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

aviation operations and activities at all times.

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

vehicle.

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

nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operatortrainees 

or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, 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 nonparticipatingpersons 

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 immediatelyand/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).

26. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlledaccess 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.
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27. 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. Accidents must be reported to the National 

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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

The	Rules	From	Which	Vertical	Scapes,	LLC	SeeksExemption:

Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 

61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.315(a), 61.23(a), 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).

This exemption will permit Vertical Scapes, 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.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Vertical Scapes, LLC seeks an exemption pursuant to14

C.F.R § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

(FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ 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 Congressionalmandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Vertical Scapes, LLC to 

safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 

Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs commerciallywithin the NAS.

In accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization an 

Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Vertical Scapes, LLC respectfully requests that the

Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R 

Sections 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.315(a), 61.23(a), 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

Vertical Scapes, LLC to operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, 

and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+ UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial 

video and photography over areas of the United States.

Dated: September 30, 2015 

Respectfully submitted,

Nathan Purdy MD, MHSA

Vertical Scapes, LLC

 Nathan Purdy
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EXHIBIT – A

(Data and Spec Sheet)

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+
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Phantom 3 Professional Aircraft

Weight (Including Battery And Propellers)

1280 g

Diagonal Size (Including Propellers)

590 mm

Max Ascent Speed

5 m/s

Max Descent Speed

3 m/s

Hover Accuracy

• Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m

• Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Max Speed

16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Altitude Above Sea Level

6000 m

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode

GPS/GLONASS

Camera

Sensor

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)

Lens

FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞

ISO Range

100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)

Shutter Speed

8s -1/8000s

Image Max Size

4000 x 3000

Still Photography Modes

• Single Shot

• Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots

• Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

• Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias

• Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

Phantom 3 Professional

• UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30

• FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

• HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Phantom 3 Advanced

• 2.7K: 2704 x1520p 24/25/30 (29.97)
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• FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

• HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

Phantom 3 Professional

60 Mbps

Phantom 3 Advanced

40 Mbps

Supported File Formats

• FAT32/exFAT

• Photo: JPEG, DNG

• Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C
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Gimbal

Controllable Range

Pitch -90° to +30°

Stabilization

3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

Vision Positioning

Max Velocity

Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground)

Altitude Range

50 cm-300 cm

Operating Range

50 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment

Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

Remote Controller

Operating Frequency

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Max Distance

2000m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Video Output Port

USB

Operating Temperature

0°C- 40°C

Battery

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Mobile Device Holder

For tablet or phone

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

-101 dBm ±2 dBm

Transmitter Power (EIRP)

• FCC: 20 dBm

• CE: 16 dBm

Working Voltage

1.2 A @7.4 V

Battery Charger

Voltage

17.4 V

Rated Power

Phantom 3 Professional

• 100 W

Phantom 3 Advanced

• 57 W

Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity

4480 mAh

Voltage

15.2 V
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Battery Type

LiPo 4S

Energy

68 Wh

Net Weight

365 g

Max Flight Time

Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature

-10°C to 40°C

Max Charging Power

100 W

App / Live View

Mobile App

DJI GO

EIRP

100mW

Power Spectral Density

6.9mW/MHz

Live View Working Frequency

2.4GHz ISM

Live View Quality

720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Latency

220ms (depending on conditions and mobile device)

Required Operating Systems

• iOS 8.0 or later

• Android 4.1.2 or later

Recommended Devices

• iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellu

+ Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optim

• Android: Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NO

Mate7, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 EXPERIA, MI 3, MI PAD

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development co

Inspire 1 Aircraft

Model

T600

Weight (Battery Included)

2935 g

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s
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Max Tilt Angle

35°

Max Ascent Speed

5 m/s

Max Descent Speed

4 m/s

Max Speed

22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Flight Altitude

4500 m

Max Wind Speed Resistance

10 m/s

Max Flight Time

Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model

DJI 3510

Propeller Model

DJI 1345

Indoor Hovering

Enabled by default

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance

559 to 581 mm

Dimensions

438x451x301 mm

Power Spectral Density

9.06mW/MHz

Gimbal

Model

ZENMUSE X3

Operating Current

Station: 750 mA

Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range

±0.03°

Mounting

Detachable

Controllable Range

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Mechanical Range

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Camera

Name

X3

Model

FC350
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Total Pixels

12.76M

Effective Pixels

12.4M

Image Max Size

4000x3000

ISO Range

100-3200 (video)

100-1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed

8s - 1/8000s

FOV (Field Of View)

94°

CMOS

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

Still Photography Modes

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

Operating Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Remote Controller

Name

C1

Operating Frequency

922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz

2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

2 km

EIRP

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Video Output Port

USB, mini-HDMI
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Power Supply

Built-in battery

Charging

DJI charger

Dual User Capability

Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder

Tablet or Phone

Max Mobile Device Width

170mm

Output Power

9 W

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0-40° C

Battery

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger

Model

A14-100P1A

Voltage

26.3 V

Rated Power

100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB47

Capacity

4500 mAh

Voltage

22.2 V

Battery Type

LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy

99.9 Wh

Net Weight

570 g

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W
30

Battery (Optional)

Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB48

Capacity

5700 mAh

Voltage

22.8 V

Battery Type

LiPo 6S

Energy

129.96 Wh

Net Weight

670 g

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range

5-500 cm

Operating Environment

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Operating Range

0-250 cm

DJI GO App

Mobile Device System Requirements

iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later

Supported Mobile Devices

* Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + 

Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for 

* Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung N

Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 EXPERIA, MI 3, MI PAD

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development co

Flame Wheel F550

Model

Flame Wheel 550 (F550)

Frame Weight

478g

Diagonal Wheelbase

550mm

Takeoff Weight

1200g ~ 2400g

Recommended Propeller
31

10 × 3.8in ; 8 × 4.5in

Recommended Battery

3S~4S LiPo

Recommended Motor

22 × 12mm (Stator size)

Recommended ESC

15A OPTO

Spreading Wings S1000+ Aircraft

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase

1045mm

Frame Arm Length

386mm

Frame Arm Weight

(Including Motor, ESC, Propeller )

325g

Center Frame Diameter

337mm

Center Frame Weight (With Landing Gear Mounting Base, Servos)

1520g

Landing Gear Size

460mm(Length)×511mm(Width)×305mm(Height)

Motor

Stator Size

41×14mm

KV

400rpm/V

Max Power

500W

Weight(With Cooling Fan)

158g

ESC

Working Current

40A

Working Voltage

6S LiPo

Signal Frequency

30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency

8KHz

Weight(With Radiators)

35g

Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R)

Material

High strength performance engineered plastics

Size

15×5.2inch

Weight

13g
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Flight Parameters

Takeoff Weight

6.0Kg ~ 11.0Kg

Total Weight

4.4Kg

Power Battery

LiPo (6S,10000mAh~20000mAh,15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption

4000W

Hover Power Consumption

1500W (@9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Hover Time

15min (@15000mAh & 9.5Kg Takeoff Weight)

Working Environment Temperature

-10 °C ~ +40 °C

Gain Value Settings

For A2 Flight Controller

Basic: Roll 120%, Pitch 120%, Yaw 120%

Attitude: Roll 170%, Pitch 170%, Vertical 120%

For WooKong-M Flight Controller

Basic: Roll 130%, Pitch 130%, Yaw 120%

Attitude: Roll 180%, Pitch 180%, Vertical 120%
33

EXHIBIT – B

(User Manual)

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

DJI Phantom 3

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v1.4_e

n_0915.zip

DJI Inspire 1

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.4_en.zip

DJI F550 Flamewheel

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/flamewheel/en/F550_User_Manual_v1.8_en.zip

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/s1000_plus/en/S1000_Plus_User_Manual_v1.2_en.zip
34

EXHIBIT – C

(Maintenance Manual)

DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1, DJI F550 Flamewheel, and DJI Spreading Wings 1000+
35

Maintenance Manual

DJI Phantom 3

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, 

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued 

reliability.

I. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If 

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop 

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below 

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any 

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an 

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to 

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for 

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear 

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of 

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish 

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to 

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors 

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear 

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious 

erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket 

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are 

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the 

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to 

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent 

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cellfrom 

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells 

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level 

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain 

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher 

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You 

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any 

warning are reported, contact DJI.

II. Checking the TransformationSystem

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm 

that the connection points are still in goodcondition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs if any bending or damageis

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray 

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation, 

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the 

servomotors worn.

4. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws and 

bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the

bearings.

5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, dents, 

or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs.

III.Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately 

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any 

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect 

flight safety, consult with DJISupport.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are 

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the 

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear. 

Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive 

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the 

same tilt angle.

IV. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen 

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace 

the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have 

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully 

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is 

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems 

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap 

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact 

DJI Support to order replacementmotors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor base 

are tight and the plastic components around the motors 

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and 

contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.
36

V. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending, 

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft, 

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from 

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you 

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when 

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this 

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VI. Checking the Control and Video TransmissionSystem

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for 

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace 

if necessary.

VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

1. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to workafter 

initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or 

connector on the gimbal.

2. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent,replace the quick-mount

connector.

3. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount connector board, if 

there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins are 

worn out it should be replaced.

4. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its 

stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

5. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is detected, 

gently clean the lens.

IX. Checking the Vision PositioningSystem

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is detected, 

gently clean the lens.

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the sensors.

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely installed 

on the aircraft.

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold the aircraft 

1-2 meters above a surface with rich patterns, under good lighting 

conditions. Change

the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller and check the 

DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an altitude value and indicates 

that P-OPTI mode is active, the Vision Positioning System should

function normally.
37

Maintenance Manual

DJI Inspire 1

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, 

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued 

reliability.

II.Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If 

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop 

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below 

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any 

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an 

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to 

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for 

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear 

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of 

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish 

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to 

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors 

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear 

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious 

erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket 

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are 

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the 

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to 

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent 

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cellfrom 

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells 

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level 

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain 

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher 

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You 

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any 

warning are reported, contact DJI.

III.Checking the TransformationSystem

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm 

that the connection points are still in goodcondition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray 

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation, 

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the 

servomotors worn.

6. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws and 

bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the

bearings.

7. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, dents, 

or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs.

IV. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately 

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any 

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect 

flight safety, consult with DJISupport.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are 

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the 

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear. 

Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive 

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the 

same tilt angle.

V. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen 

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace 

the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have 

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully 

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is 

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems 

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap 

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact 

DJI Support to order replacementmotors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor base 

are tight and the plastic components around the motors 

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and 

contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.
38

VI.Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending, 

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft, 

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from 

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you 

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when 

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this 

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VII.Checking the Control and Video TransmissionSystem

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for 

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace 

if necessary.

VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

6. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to workafter 

initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or 

connector on the gimbal.

7. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent,replace the quick-mount

connector.

8. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount connector board, if 

there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins are 

worn out it should be replaced.

9. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its 

stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

10. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is 

detected, gently clean the lens.

X. Checking the Vision PositioningSystem

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is detected, 

gently clean the lens.

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the sensors.

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely installed 

on the aircraft.

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold the aircraft 

1-2 meters above a surface with rich patterns, under good lighting 

conditions. Change

the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller and check the 

DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an altitude value and indicates 

that P-OPTI mode is active, the Vision Positioning System should

function normally.
39

Maintenance Manual

DJI F550 Flamewheel

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, 

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued 

reliability.

III. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If 

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop 

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below 

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any 

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an 

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to 

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for 

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear 

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of 

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish 

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to 

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors 

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear 

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious 

erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket 

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are 

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the 

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to 

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent 

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cellfrom 

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells 

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level 

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain 

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher 

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You 

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any 

warning are reported, contact DJI.

IV. Checking the TransformationSystem

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm 

that the connection points are still in goodcondition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support

to arrange repairs if any bending or damageis

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray 

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation, 

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the 

servomotors worn.

8. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws and 

bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and grease the

bearings.

9. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, dents, 

or plastic particles underneath them, contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs.

V. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately 

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any 

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect 

flight safety, consult with DJISupport.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are 

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the 

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear. 

Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive 

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the 

same tilt angle.

VI. Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen 

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace 

the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have 

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully 

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is 

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems 

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap 

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact 

DJI Support to order replacementmotors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor base 

are tight and the plastic components around the motors 

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and 

contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.
40

VII. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending, 

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft, 

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from 

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you 

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when 

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this 

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

VIII. Checking the Control and Video Transmission

System

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for 

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace 

if necessary.

VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

11. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work

after initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or 

connector on the gimbal.

12. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent,replace the quick-mount

connector.

13. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount connector board, 

if there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins 

are worn out it should be replaced.

14. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its 

stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

15. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is 

detected, gently clean the lens.
41

Maintenance Manual

DJI Spreading Wings 1000+

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, 

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued 

reliability.

IV. Checking the Battery

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If 

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop 

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below 

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any 

reason.

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an 

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to 

ensure a more reliable connection.

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for 

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear 

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of 

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish 

the metal.

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to 

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors 

and should not be bent.

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear 

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious 

erosion, send the battery in for repairs.

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket 

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are 

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming

loose during flight.

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the 

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact DJI to 

arrange repairs.

8. For long term storage, please refer to the “Intelligent 

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines” and check the

battery once a month to prevent the battery cellfrom 

being damaged.

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells 

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level 

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain 

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher 

or lower than the others, contact DJI for analysis. You 

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any 

warning are reported, contact DJI.

V. Checking the TransformationSystem

1. Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm 

that the connection points are still in goodcondition.

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs if any bending or damageis

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray 

if they show signs of rust.

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation, 

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the 

servomotors worn.

10. After the landing gear rises, check the lead 

screws and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean 

and grease the bearings.

11. Check the lead screws. If there is any 

scratches, dents, or plastic particles underneath them,

contact DJI Support to arrange repairs.

VI. Checking the Aircraft

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately 

tightened.

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is any 

reason to believe that detectable damage might affect 

flight safety, consult with DJISupport.

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage.

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are 

loose, secure them with 502 glue.

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the 

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing gear. 

Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with conductive 

material) that might affect or block the signal.

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the 

same tilt angle.

VII.Checking the Motors

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not become

loose.

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen 

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please replace 

the motors. This may be a sign that the bearings have 

been worn out.

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully 

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the shaft is 

perfectly centered on the motor. Check

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any problems 

are detected, contact DJI Support to order replacement

motors.

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap 

between the motor and motor base is even. If not contact 

DJI Support to order replacementmotors.

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor base 

are tight and the plastic components around the motors 

are in good condition. If not please tighten the screws and 

contact DJI to repair any broken plastic components.
42

VIII. Checking the Propellers

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending, 

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it.

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft, 

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from 

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you 

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when 

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this 

propeller is damaged and should not be used.

IX. Checking the Control and Video TransmissionSystem

1. Check the antennas of the remote controller for 

damage

2. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace 

if necessary.

VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera

16. If the gimbal fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work

after initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app

(while OSD data is displayed), replace the circuit board, and/or 

connector on the gimbal.

17. Check the metal contacts on the

connector board, if any contact is bent,replace the quick-mount

connector.

18. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount connector board, 

if there is any dirt, rub it clean with an eraser. If any contact pins 

are worn out it should be replaced.

19. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize itself. If its 

stabilizing performance deteriorates, contact DJI to arrange repairs.

20. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue is 

detected, gently clean the lens.
43

EXHIBIT – D

(Maintenance Log)