# Page 1 of 6 January 11 , 2016 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System West Building

– Ground Floor, Room W12

- 140 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

Re: Petition for Exemption and Relief Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and Federal Aviation Regulation Title 14 Chapter 1 Subpart 11 Section 61(b)
Dear Madam or Sir,

Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act o f 2012 (the “Reform Act”) grants the Secretary the authority to assess and make a determination through an exemption process if an unmanned aircraft system of appropriate size, weight, and operational capabilities operated in a specified manner does not po se a threat to users, bystanders, the National Airspace System (NAS), and National Security. Section 333 also provides that the Secretary can determine whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under 49 U.S.C. § 44704 (“Type certificates, production certificates, airworthiness certificates”) is required for unmanned aircraft and establish requirements for safe operation of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the NAS.

Pursuant to Section 333 of the Refor m Act and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 (“General Rulemaking Procedures”), LandAir Surveying Company of GA (“LandAir”), a Georgia corporation that provides land surveying services, seeks exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations of Title 14 C.F.R.’s listed below :

 21

– Certification Procedures for Products and Parts

 45.23

– Display of marks; general

 45.29

– Size of Marks

 61.23

– Medical Certificates: Requirements and duration

 61.3

– Requirements for certificates, ratings and authorizations

 61.113(a)

- (b)

– Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilots in Command

 61.133(a)

– Commercial Pilot Privileges and limitations

 91.7(a)

– Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

 91.9

– Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Marking and Placard Requirements

 91.103(b)(2)

– Preflight action

 91.105

– Flight crewmembers a t stations

 91.109(a)

– Flight Instruction: Simula ted Instrument flight and Certain Flight Tests

 91.119

– Minimum Safe Altitudes; General

 91.121

– Altimeter Settings

 91.151(a)

– Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

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 91.203

– Civil Aircraft Certifications Required

 91.405(a)

– Maintenance Required

 91.407(a)(1)

– Operation After Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Rebuilding, or Alteration

 91.409(a)(2)

– Inspections

 91.417(a)

- (b)

– Maintenance Records In addition to the above request, pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations section 14 C.F.R. 11. 61(b), LandAir seeks relief from the requirement that the Pilot in Command (PIC) have at a minimum Pilot Certification of Sport Pilot and that a visual observer be required as has been prescribed in some of the more recent Section 333 Exemptions issued in order to commercially operate a small UAS in the NAS.

It is understood that UAS are not manned aircraft, but many of them share characteristics with Ultralight Vehicles in that they are battery operated, have limited operating time windows due to battery life, and have distance from operator limitations based on radio control efficacy and built in flight safety parameters. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. 103 (“Ultralight Vehicles”), Ultralight Vehicles are not authorized for commercial use, can operate if unpowered or powered if weighing under 254 pounds, have fuel capacity of not more than 5 U.S. Gallons, and cannot travel at more than 55 knots at full power. Unlike the requirements that UAS operators must adhere to under 14 C.F.R. 103.7 (“Certification and regist ration”), Ultralight Vehicles are not required to meet airworthiness standards, the operators of these aircraft are not required to meet aeronautical knowledge requirements, nor are there age or experience requirements in order to operate them. In additio n there is no requirement that there be medical certification for operation. Given that these aircraft can occupy the same airspace as commercial small frame UAS operations through 333 Exemption, the same dangers persist for other aircraft in the area.

B ased on the above argument, LandAir requests that their PIC of flight operations for commercial UAS services be required to have the same level of pilot certification as those that operate Ultralight Aircraft. However, understanding that airspace safety i s of paramount importance, any LandAir UAS pilot will first be required to participate in a UAS based ground school with a focus on FAA flight regulation and requirements, and participate in appropriate UAS flight training in accordance with aircraft platf orm and manufacturer specifications. In addition, in order to provide a level of security, any LandAir UAS pilot will undergo and clear a background check thorough enough to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

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An exemp tion is being requested because: 1.) Existing current regulations do not allow LandAir to commercially operate UAS in the NAS. 2.) LandAir can provide safe operation of the subject UAV at a level that is equal to or greater than safety levels described by current regulation. 3.) The request is in the public interest as described below.

As more fully described below, the requested exemption would authorize LandAir to utilize small (under 5 pounds) and relatively inexpensive UAS for low altitude aerial im agery in support of surveying and mapping operations in the United States. All UAS flight operations will occur only during daylight hours in predetermined limited airspace that is well defined by project boundaries. All flight operations be guided by Ad visory Circular AC 91

- 57, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) National Model Aircraft Safety Code relating to Model Aircraft Operation.

The specific UAS proposed for use are quad copters manufactured by DJI, including the DJI Phantom 2 and subsequ ently produced models of that product line. Description of aircraft specifications, origin, capabilities, and safety features can be found as an attachment to Singer’s Creations 333 Exemption Request (FAA Docket ID: FAA

- 2014

- 0915

- 0001), which is attached to this document below. Th e provisions of th is Exemption Request are inc orporated into this document by reference.

Operationally, LandAir asserts that:

1. All LandAir Flights will follow guidelines set forth in FAA Advisory Circular 91

- 57 and the Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code.

2. The UAS will weigh less t han 5 lbs.

3. Flights will be operated within unaided visual line of sight (VLOS) of a Pilot in Command (PIC).

4. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 20 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve should t hat occur prior to the 20 minute limit.

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet.

6. A Pre

- Flight Check and Aircraft internal Compass calibration will be conducted prior to each flight to ensure proper operation of the aircraf t.

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7. Any LandAir PIC will have taken and passed an initial aeronautical knowledge test, will have aircraft flight training as suggested by the manufacturer, and will have been vetted by the TSA via issuance of a of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.

8. The UAS will only operate within an area of a well

- defined boundary as requested and specified in any authorized Certificate of Operation (COA) applied for and received by LandAir.

9. A flight plan will be prepared and a briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations prior to each flight operation. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing.

10. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved in the flight area and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation.

11. Written and/or oral permission from the r elevant property holders will be obtained.

12. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies.

13. If the UA S loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a pre

- determined location within the Security Perimeter and land.

Public Interest: How this exemption would benefit the public as a whole The use of UAS for the p roposed operations will provide significant public benefit, including reduction of environmental impacts such as reduced emissions associated with UAS use for aerial data collection as opposed to normal full sized rotary or fixed wing aircraft. Also, the use of UAS for the proposed operations can reduced the time of aircraft exposure in the NAS. The aircraft selected is battery operated, can take off and land vertically, and use will be confined to the area of operation instead of having to travel from an other location. Also, since the proposed UAS is battery powered, they carry no fuel, thereby reducing risk of fire of fuel spillage in the event of a mishap and benefitting public safety.

Additionally, for security purposes, LandAir will have all PIC und ergo and clear a background check thorough enough to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. LandAir provides that any PIC is required to have formal training on flight regulation, and flight training with the proposed airfra me. LandAir’s approach is inherently safer than the average un

credentialed hobbyist flying unregistered aircraft in the NAS without any formal training regarding FAA rules and regulations. This level of safety provided will be equivalent to those that h ave been previously granted Section 333 exemptions, which is in the public interest and will benefit the public in that the operator will be trained.

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Summary LandAir Surveying Company of GA requests relief In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act and 14 C.F.R. 11.61(b) from specific requirements of Title 14 of the Code Of Federal Regulations, including Sections 21, 45.23, 45.29, 61.23, 61.3, 61.113(a)

- (b), 61.113(a), 91.7(a), 91.9, 91.103(b)(2)
, 91.105
, 91.109(a), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151( a), 91.203, 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a)

- (b). Relief is requested so that LandAir can use UAS in support of land surveying and r elated services.

Filed by:

David Headrick , Vice President dheadrick@lasurveying.com On behalf of: LandAir Surveying Company of GA 1875 Old Alabama Road, Suite 1120 Roswell, GA 30076 Tel: (770) 730

- 9950 Fax: (770) 730

- 0667

# Page 6 of 6 APPENDICES

Table of Contents

A. Advisory Circular 91

- 57

– Model Aircraft Operating Standards B. Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code C. Singer’s Creations 333 Exemption Request (Docket ID: FAA

- 2014

- 0915

- 0001) 1. DJI Phantom 2 Quick Start Guide 2. DJI Phantom 2 User Manual

## AC 91-57

DATE June 9, 1981 

# ADVISORY CIRCULAR

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Washington, D.C.

Subject: MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATING STANDARDS

1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular outlines, and encourages voluntary compliance with, safety standards for model aircraft operators.

2. BACKGROUND. Modelers, generally, are concerned about safety and do exercise good judgement when flying model aircraft. However, model aircraft can at times pose a hazard to full-scale aircraft in flight and to persons and property on the surface. Compliance with the following standards will help reduce the potential for that hazard and create a good neighbor environment with affected communities and airspace users.

3. OPERATING STANDARDS.
a. Select an operating site that is of sufficient distance from populated areas. The selected site should be away from noise sensitive areas such as parks, schools, hospitals, churches, etc.
b. Do not operate model aircraft in the presence of spectators until the aircraft is successfully flight tested and proven airworthy.
c. Do not fly model aircraft higher than 400 feet above the surface. When flying aircraft within 3 miles of an airport, notify the airport operator, or when an air traffic facility is located at the airport, notify the control tower, or flight service station.
d. Give right of way to, and avoid flying in the proximity of, full-scale aircraft. Use observers to help if possible.
e. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance from any airport traffic control tower or flight service station concerning compliance with these standards.

R.J. VAN VUREN Director, Air Traffic Service
Initiated by: AAT-220

# Academy of Model Aeronautics Na tional Model Airc raft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 

## A. GENERAL : A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitation s of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation
, education and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 

## 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner. (b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited. 

## 2. Model aircraft pilots will: (a) Yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft. (b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D.) (c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying the ai rport operator. (d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement. (e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Airplane program. ( AMA Document 520-A.) (f) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outs ide of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.) (g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provision s of AMA Document #555. (h) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug that could adversely affect the pi lot’s ability to safely control the model. (i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices that explode or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or d rops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property. Exceptions:

 Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight.

 Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during flig ht. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft.

 Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Progr am Document. (AMA Document #718.) (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.) 

## 3. Model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or model demonstrations unless: (a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event. (b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot. 

## 4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE app roved or comply with comparable standards. B. RADIO CONTROL (RC)

1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others. 2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft. 3. At all flying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place. (AMA Document #706.) (a) Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line. (b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established. (c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. (d) Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited. 4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies. 5. RC model aircraft will not knowingly operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing flying site without a frequency-management agreement. (AMA Documents #922 and #923.) 6. With the exception of events flown under official AMA Compet ition Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot's helper(s) located at the flightline. 7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch an outdoor model aircraft in flight while it is still under power, exc ept to divert it from striking an individual. 8. RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times. Hand-held illumination systems are inadequate for night flying operations. 9. The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall: (a) Maintain control during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses presc ribed for the pilot. (b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (F PV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550. (c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document # 560. C. FREE FLIGHT

1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking when the model aircraft is launched. 2. Launch area must be clear of all individuals except mechanics, officials, and other fliers. 3. An effective device will be used to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the fuse has completed its function. D. CONTROL LINE

1. The complete control system (including the safety thong where applicable) must have an inspection and pull test prior to fly ing. 2. The pull test will be in accordance with the current Competition Regulations for the applicable model aircraft category. 3. Model aircraft not fitting a specific category shall use thos e pull-test requirements as indicated for Control Line Precisio n Aerobatics. 4. The flying area must be clear of all utility wires or poles and a model aircraft will not be flown closer than 50 feet to a ny above-ground electric utility lines. 5. The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before the engine is started.

# Singer’s Creations

4075 Linglestown Road PMB #333 Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-576-2707 mike@singerscreations.com

November 2, 2014

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operation s West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Re: Request for exemption under Section 333 from 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H; 14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.109; 14 CFR 91.121; 1 4 CFR 91.151; (a); 14 CFR 91.405 (a); 14 CFR 91.407 (a)(1); 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1); 14 CFR 91. 409 (a)(2); 14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b)

Dear Sir or Madam:

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Moderniza tion and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 CFR Part 11, Singer’s Creations hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) to a llow commercial use of its Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUASs), so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be e stablished by the FAA as required by Section 333.
An exemption is being requested because (1) existin g regulations will burden Singer’s Creations (2) Singer’s Creations can provide a leve l of safety that is equal (or greater than in many cases) to those provided by existing rules, an d (3) the request is in the public interest. The FAA’s authority to issue exemptions from operat ing rules, and the Secretary’s authority granted by Section 333 of P.L. 112-95, Special Rule s for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, provide an opportunity to authorize certain SUAS op erations in the National Airspace System (NAS) prior to implementation of the SUAS ru le. This incremental step will allow Singer’s Creations to safely and legally enter into the NAS.

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# As described in detail below, the requested exempti on would permit Singer’s Creations to operate SUASs under controlled conditions in airspa ce that is (1) limited (2) predetermined (3) controlled as to access, and (4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations of those aircraft of similar size, weigh t, speed, and operating capability that have been granted entry into the NAS via the rules in Ac ademy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) National Aircraft Safety Code. 1 

# Approval of this exemption would thereby greatly enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’ s (the Secretary) responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system” per Section 333 (c) of the Reform Act.
Singer’s Creations is requesting exemption from the following regulations:
14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H 14 CFR 61.23 (a) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b) 14 CFR 91.109 14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 91.407 (a)(1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(2) 14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b)
This exemption application is expressly submitted t o fulfill Congress’ goal in passing Section 333 (a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law dir ects the Secretary to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safel y in the NAS before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of U ASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS, to the public, or pose a threat to nationa l security.
Section 333 of the Reform Act grants the Secretary authority to determine (1) if an unmanned aircraft system, as a result of its size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and oper ation within visual line of sight (VLOS) does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national

1 

# See the attached “AmaSafetyCode.pdf” document.

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# security, and (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under 49 USC 44704 is r equired for the operation of civil (nongovernmental) UASs. Therefore, if the Secretary det ermines that such vehicles “may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the nati onal airspace system”. 2


# Operation Overview
Singer’s Creations’ SUASs are quadcopters, weighing 3 or fewer lbs. (including payload). The SUASs have the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal planes simultaneously. They will operate only in visual li ne of slight (VLOS) and will operate only in tightly controlled and limited airspace. They are c apable of operating at speeds of up to 29 knots, but will be routinely operated at much lower speeds. They will routinely be operated below 200 feet above ground level (AGL), and never about 400 feet AGL.
Singer’s Creations’ exemption request would permit its commercial operation of SUAS for aerial photography and videography in tightly contr olled and limited airspace. Aerial photography and videography services will be offere d to homeowners, realtors, home builders, home contractors, and/or home inspectors for use in, but not limited to, real estate marketing and safer inspections of home exte riors. All operations will be conducted on private property and with the written and/or ora l permission of the property owner(s). Operations will always be conducted in areas that a re clear of all people, except the pilot in command (PIC) and the PIC’s helper(s). Such operati ons will ensure that the SUAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace s ystem or the public”. 3



# Aircraft
Singer’s Creations operates Phantom 2 Vision+ 4 

# (Phantom) SUASs manufactured by DJI, a well-known leader in quadcopter technology. DJI str ives to bring new perspectives to aerial work and help companies accomplish feats safer, fas ter, and with greater efficiency. They

2 

# Singer’s Creations interprets this provision to pl ace the duty on the Secretary to not only process applications for exemptions under section 3 33 of the Reform Act, but for the Secretary to craft conditions for safe operations o f SUAS, if it should be determined that the conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the stat utory requirements for approval.

3 

# Reform Act Section 333 (b)

4 

# http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2-vision-plus

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# have an unparalleled commitment to R&D, a culture o f constant innovation, and a focus on transforming complex technology into easy-to-use de vices.
The standard Phantom quadcopter package includes th e Phantom itself, camera, gimbal, propulsion system, flight control system, 5.8 GHz r emote controller, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi communication system. The remote uses a 5.8 GHz fre quency to prevent interference with the video/telemetry channel. This second channel al lows for a constant connection with the Phantom to monitor it via a smartphone that is atta ched to the remote controller.
The Phantom is about 1 foot square in size. It has a maximum ascent speed of 11 knots, a maximum descent speed of 3 knots, and a maximum fli ght speed of 29 knots. While operating within VLOS, the remote control has a ran ge of 2,624 feet. The total weight (including the payload) is 2.55 lbs. 5


# The Phantom is equipped with a DJI Naza-M V2 flight control system. This provides for incredible ease of use and stability. Pilots can co ntrol the Phantom’s movements in many directions – including pitch (forward and backward) , roll (left and right), elevator (up and down), and yaw (turn left or right). The flight con trol system can also provide Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC), failsafe, battery level warnings, and show the aircraft’s current heading, direction, and approximate distance from h ome on the on-screen radar. The builtin GPS system aids in stabilizing the aircraft and automatically and safely returns it back to its home point in any case where communication betw een the remote control and quadcopter are lost.
The Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude (ATTI) and al titude. The inertial measurement tells the Phantom how it’s tilted. And the gyros tell it if it’s rotating in any particular direction.
The Phantom’s compass read geomagnetic information and assist the Global Positioning System (GPS) to accurately calculate the position a nd height of the aircraft. The vertical hover accuracy is +/- 2.6 ft. The horizontal hover accuracy is +/- 8.2 ft.
The Phantom has LED flight indicators beneath each of its four rotor arms. The LEDs illuminate to indicate the status of the flight con trol system and alert the PIC of any possible issues.

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# http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2-vision/spec

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# Such highly advanced capabilities will ensure that the SUASs can be safely operated and “not create a hazard to users of the national airsp ace system or the public.” 6


# Equivalent Level of Safety
In an effort to join the FAA in its mission to prov ide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world and to minimize the risk to the NAS or to persons and property on the ground, Singer’s Creations agrees to be bound by th e following limitations and conditions when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption:

A. For the purposes of ensuring SUASs will be operated within the standards that the FAA has allowed in the AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code:

1. SUASs will not be flown:

a. In a careless or reckless manner.

b. At a location where SUAS activities are prohibited.

2. SUAS pilots will:

a. Yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircra ft.

b. See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be us ed when appropriate 7



# .

c. Not fly higher than 400 feet above ground level or within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying the airport operato r.

d. Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement.

e. Not exceed a takeoff weight of 55 pounds (including payload).

6 

# Reform Act Section 333 (b)
7 

# AMA Document #540-D

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# f. Ensure the aircraft is identified by affixing the o wner’s contact

information to the outside of the SUAS.

g. Not operate SUASs while under the influence of alco hol or while using any drug that could adversely affect the PIC’s ability to safely control the model.

h. Not operate SUASs carrying pyrotechnic devices that explode or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.

3. SUASs will not be flown unless:

a. The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific
event.

b. An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experience d pilot.

4. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprote cted people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others.

5. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed be fore the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft.

6. SUASs must use the radio-control frequencies curren tly allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

7. SUASs will not knowingly operate within three (3) m iles of any pre-existing flying site without a frequency-management agreement. 8



# 8. Excluding takeoff and landing, no SUASs may be flow n outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the PIC and the PIC's helper(s) located at the

8 

# AMA Documents #922 and #923

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# takeoff site.

9. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a SUAS in flight while it is still under power, except to divert it from s triking an individual.

10. The PIC of the SUAS shall:

a. Maintain control during the entire flight, maintain ing visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot.

b. Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Perso n View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Docu ment #550.

c. Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilizat ion system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Docu ment #560.

11. The flying area must be clear of all utility wires or poles and an SUAV will not be flown closer than 50 feet to any above-ground elect ric utility lines.

12. The flying area must be clear before the engine is started, except for PIC and the PIC's helper(s).

B. In addition to the above rules outlined by the AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code and in an effort to enhance the safety offered by the already safe operations mentioned above, Singer’s Creations also agrees to be bound by the following limitations and conditions:

1. Flights will be operated within VLOS of the PIC.

2. Maximum total flight time for each operational flig ht will be 25 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve sho uld that occur prior to the 25 minute limit.

3. The SUAS will only operate in tightly controlled an d limited airspace.

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# 4. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the plann ed SUAS operations prior to

each flight. It will be mandatory that all personne l who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be pr esent for this briefing.

5. The PIC and the PIC’s helper(s) will have been trai ned in operation of SUAS and received up-to-date information on the particular S UAS to be operated.

6. The pilot and the PIC's helper(s) will at all times be able to communicate by voice.

7. If the SUAS loses communications or loses its GPS s ignal, the SUAS will have capability to return to a pre-determined location w ithin the security perimeter and safely land.

8. The SUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

9. All flights will be conducted on private property a nd with the written and/or oral permission of the property owner(s).

10. Flights will always be conducted in areas that are clear of all people, except for the PIC and the PIC's helper(s).

11. All flights will be conducted outdoors in visual me teorological conditions (VMC) and never during severe weather conditions.

12. Flights will not occur in weather conditions that p revent the PIC from operating within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) at all times or in weather conditions that dramatically affect the UAS’s flight (e.g. high win ds).

13. If an operation occurs in an area where people coul d inadvertently enter the area, an operational border will be established wit h traffic cones. If it’s not feasible to use traffic cones due to interference w ith the photography/videography, the PIC's helper(s) will b e responsible for keeping a safe perimeter around the operation. The operation will cease immediately and be rescheduled if it’s impossible to establish a sa fe perimeter around the

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# operation.

14. The PIC will be responsible for logging all flights to ensure the comprehensive preventative maintenance plan can be followed, as d escribed in the “Preventative Maintenance” section below.

15. The SUAS will not be routinely operated in the prox imity of any airports. In any cases where the SUAS must be operated within three (3) miles of an airport, the airport operator will be notified before the operat ion commences.
The operation of SUASs, weighing less than 3 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions as outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of exemptions requested herein, including exempting th e applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations.
These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a tightly controlled environment. As a result, they offer a m uch safer way to capture aerial photography and videography. Furthermore, the propo sed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe operations that hav e been granted by the FAA for the establishment of the AMA National Model Aircraft Sa fety Code.
**Preflight Action Plan**
The PIC will follow a comprehensive pre-flight chec klist to ensure that the SUAS is in a condition for safe flight. This plan will be improv ed as needed in order to ensure all known safety precautions and/or safety precautions sugges ted by the manufacturer are being accounted for.

A. Pre-flight Inspection

1. Check that the remote control, Phantom battery, ran ge extender, and smartphone are all fully charged.

2. Verify that the Phantom battery is not swollen or d amaged in any way. Clean the contact needles and pads if necessary.

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# 3. Turn the motor shafts with your fingers and verify they are smooth without

excessive play or binding.

4. Verify that the propellers are mounted correctly. P ropellers with a black top should be mounted on the mount shafts that have a b lack dot. Propellers with a silver top should be mounted on the mount sh afts that have a silver dot. Each propeller should spin all the way down on to the motor shaft.

5. Run finger along the edge of edge blade to check fo r any rough edges.

6. Flex both side of the propellers’ blades to check f or hairline cracks where the blades connect in the center of the propeller.

7. Verify that the landing gear is secure (not cracked /broken/loose).

8. Verify that the compass and compass cable is firmly attached to the landing gear.

9. Verify that the Micro-SD card has been inserted and formatted.

10. Verify that the damping absorbers are not broken an d/or worn.

11. Verify that the anti-drop pins are in place and loc ked.

12. Remove the Gimbal guard and camera lens cap.

13. Verify that the camera is secure and clean. Inspect the camera ribbon cables for tears and/or signs of wear.

14. Verify that the smartphone’s GPS is enabled.

15. Set the smartphone to do-not-disturb mode to preven t distractions while flying.

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# 16. Set the smartphone to forget any Wi-Fi networks in range in order to prevent

the Wi-Fi connection from changing mid-flight.

17. Verify that the smartphone’s audio is on to ensure the low battery warning and other alarms can be heard.

B. Power Up

1. Verify that S1 and S2 are in the top position on th e remote control.

2. Power on the equipment in the following sequential order:

a. Range Extender (“System” is blinking green; “Power” is solid green)

b. Remote Control (2 beeps to indicate it’s in FCC mod e)

c. Insert and start the Phantom battery.

3. Watch the Phantom LED startup sequence for abnormal indications. The rear LEDs should blink green for at least 10-15 seconds to indicate that it locked onto 6+ satellites and has marked the home point (f or use by the failsafe feature).

4. Calibrate the Phantom’s compass.

5. Place the Phantom on an open, flat ground with the battery indicators facing towards the PIC at least 10 feet away.

C. DJI Vision Application

1. Connect the smartphone Wi-Fi to the range extender.

2. Launch the “DJI Vision” application on the smartpho ne.

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# a. Verify that the Wi-Fi connection is “Phantom-#####” and is marked

with a green dot.

b. Verify the number of satellites is 6+.

c. Verify the Wi-Fi signal strength.

d. Verify that the Phantom and range extender batterie s are reporting a full charge.

e. Verify that both the PIC’s and Phantom’s location i s the same before taking off to ensure the home point has been accura tely marked.

f. Verify the location of the Phantom in the “Flight R adar”. If it’s not in the correct position/direction and/or shows a dista nce of “N/A”, it did not mark the home point.

g. Use the “Find my Phantom” feature to ensure the blu e (home point location) and red (Phantom location) dots are in th e same location on the screen.

D. Ready to Fly

1. Verify that the remote control antenna is perpendic ular to the ground (pointing skyward).

2. Verify that the front, flat face of the range exten der is pointed toward the Phantom.

3. Verify that the rear LEDs are still slowly blinking green and still connected to 6+ satellites.

4. Start the Phantom motors using the CSC command on t he remote control.

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# 5. Verify that the motors are functioning normally, ar e not making any unusual

noises, and are all spinning at the same speed.

6. Verify that the area is still clear of obstructions , people, power lines, etc.

7. Take off and hover at about 6-8 feet above the take off point to verify that the Phantom has a solid GPS lock. If any abnormalities are noticed (drifting, flying in circles, etc.), land immediately and repeat the “Pre-flight Inspection” and “Power Up” sequences.

8. Verify that the Phantom holds a steady position whi le yawing 360 degrees.

9. Verify that the Phantom response appropriately to a ll controls – yaw left/right, pitch forward/backward, roll left/right , and throttle up/down.

**Preventative Maintenance**

A comprehensive preventative maintenance plan will be followed in order to ensure the SUAS’s software is up-to-date, the batteries are in good health, and the aircraft itself is always ready for safe flight 9



# . **Pilot in Command (PIC) Qualifications**

The PIC does not hold an airman certificate or medi cal certification. Since the SUAS is similar in size, weight, speed, and operating capab ility as those currently allowed to be flown for hobby/recreation, holding the PIC to thos e same set of standards will allow for an equivalent level of safety.
The PIC holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Compu ter & Information Systems. Since the SUAS is controlled by a highly advanced computer sy stem and runs on software that must be configured, updated, and maintained, computer pr oficiency is a must to ensure the SUAS is ready to be safely operated in the NAS.

9 

# See the “Preventative Maintenance Checklist” on pa ge 41 of the attached “PhantomGuide.pdf” document.

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# It cannot be assumed that a commercial pilot, appro ved to operate a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, has the skill or ability to safely o perate an unmanned aerial vehicle, operating at 400 feet AGL or lower, within strictly controlle d pre-approved airspace. Since there are no standards for either private or commercial SUAS pilot certificates, knowledge of airspace regulations and dexterity in the control and operat ion of the SUAS acquired from actual operation of the aircraft will be the most importan t factors in establishing an equivalent level of safety. With that in mind, Singer’s Creati ons proposes that its PIC be required to do the following prior to the first commercial operati on:

1. Perform 20 flights or log 20 hours of flight time ( the greater of the two) with the Phantom.

2. Successfully learn and demonstrate all flight maneu vers in the “Phantom Pilot Training Guide”. 10



# 3. Study and be familiar with all sections of the “Pha ntom 2 Vision+ User Manual”. 11



# 4. Study and be familiar with all sections of the “Gui de to the Phantom 2 Vision & Vision+”. 12



# 5. Study, be familiar with, and demonstrate (where pos sible) the “Always be Prepared for the Worst” scenarios. 13



# Public Interest
Granting this exemption would benefit the public as a whole. SUASs offer a strong equivalent level of safety, a reduction in environm ental impacts, and are free from the harmful emissions associated with the manned aircra ft that are currently used for aerial photography and videography. Due to the size of the SUAS and the tightly controlled and limited airspace in which the SUAS will operate, ap proval of this application presents no risk to the public. Furthermore, the public will be able to legally acquire aerial photography and

10 

# See the attached “PhantomTrainingGuide.pdf” docume nt. 11 

# See the attached “PhantomUserManual.pdf” document.
12 

# See the attached “PhantomGuide.pdf” document.

13 

# See “Always be prepared for the Worst” on page 13 o f the attached “Guide to the Phantom 2 Vision & Vision+”.

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# videography to help in, but not limited to, adverti sing homes for sale, advertising uninhabited home lots, use of photos and video as a n aid when researching homes for sale on the market, or safely accessing high and/or awkw ard areas of a home’s exterior to assess damage that needs to be repaired.
**Privacy**
Since the areas being photographed or filmed will b e on private property, accessed only after given written and/or oral consent by the prop erty owner(s), and clear of all people, except for the PIC and the PIC's helper(s), approva l of this application presents no risk to the public privacy.
**National Security**
Due to the size of the SUAS and the tightly control led and limited airspace in which the SUAS will operate, approval of this application pre sents no risk to national security.
**Requested Exemptions**
Singer’s Creations requests exemption from the foll owing regulations since it’s not possible to fully comply with them, and since attempting to follow them for the purposes of operating a SUAS would be a burden:

**Airworthiness Certificates** 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H
Subpart H establishes the procedural requirements f or the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR 91.203 (a) (1). Giv en the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by Singer’s Creations, 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. Th e Federal Aviation Act (49 USC 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both a uthorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, an d proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular SUAS. In all case s, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the SUAS operated without an airw orthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions pro posed, will be at least as safe,

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# or safer, than a conventional aircraft operating wi th an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

**Medical certificates** 14 CFR 61.23 (a)
This regulation requires pilots of manned aircraft to hold a medical certificate. Since risks associated with the operation of the proposed SUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with any manned aircraft; the SUAS is of a size, weight, speed, and operational capabilities which makes it much safer than any manned aircraft; since operations will occur in tightly co ntrolled and limited airspace; and considering that all operations will be on private property that is clear of all people, obtaining and maintaining a medical certificate wou ld not improve the safety of the operation. In the very rare case of a mishap, the S UAS being flown will pose significantly less of a threat than manned helicopt ers and fixed wing aircraft because the SUASs are a fraction of the size, a fraction of the weight, will be flown at a fraction of the speed, carry no flammable fuel, and carry no crew or passengers.
**Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command**  14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b)
These regulations limit private pilots to non-comme rcial operations. Because the SUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers; due to t he SUAS’s size, weight, speed, and operational capabilities; and since operations will occur in tightly controlled and limited airspace, the proposed operations can achie ve the equivalent level of safety of current operations that currently require a comm ercial pilot’s license. Furthermore, since there are no standards for eithe r private or commercial SUAS pilot certificates, knowledge of airspace regulatio ns and dexterity in the control and operation of the SUAS acquired from actual operatio n of the aircraft will be the most important factors in establishing an equivalent lev el of safety. It cannot be assumed that a commercial pilot, approved to operate a mann ed helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, has the skill or ability to safely operat e an unmanned aerial vehicle, operating at 400 feet AGL or lower, within strictly controlled pre-approved airspace.
**Flight instruction** 14 CFR 91.109

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# This regulation provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruc tion unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls.
SUASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their desig n do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through th e use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communicat ions. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functi onal dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot no r passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed of the aircraft.
**Altimeter settings** 14 CFR 91.121
This regulation requires each person operating an a ircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set “ ...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting availab le before departure.” As the SUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of saf ety will be achieved by the operator by confirming the altitude of the launch s ite shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.
**Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions** 14 CFR 91.151 (a)
This regulation prohibits an individual from beginn ing “a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecas t weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended l anding, and, assuming normal cruising speed – (1) During the day, to fly after t hat for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.”
The battery powering the SUAS provides approximatel y 25 minutes of powered flight. That would make it impossible to meet the 3 0 minute reserve requirement. Given the limitations on the SUAS’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable.

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# An equivalent level of safety can be achieved by li miting flights to 25 minutes or 25% of battery power (whichever occurs first). This res triction would be more than adequate to return the SUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area.
**Maintenance Inspections** 14 CFR 91.405 (a); 14 CFR 91.407 (a)(1); 14 CFR 91. 409 (a)(1); 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(2); 14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b)
These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part a nd shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter.. .,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43.
Given that these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply. Mainten ance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the aforementioned Phantom use r manual and guide. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small SUASs are very limited in size, will carry a small payload, and op erate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise , the SUAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. As outlined in the aforementioned Pre-flight Action Plan, the operator will ensure that the SUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight and perfor m maintenance as required. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety.
In accordance with 14 CFR Part 11, the following su mmary is provided for publication in the Federal Register:
The applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H; 14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.109; 14 CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 91.151; (a); 14 CFR 91.405 (a); 14 CFR 91.407 (a)(1); 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1); 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(2); 14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b) to commercially operate smal l unmanned aircraft systems (55 lbs. or less) in order to safely and legally captur e aerial photography and

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# videography for use by homeowners, realtors, home b uilders, home contractors, and/or home inspectors.
The operation of SUASs conducted in the strict cond itions outlined above, will provide an equivalent and/or greater level of safety supportin g the grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft o perate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment, and as a resu lt, are far safer than existing operations conducted with helicopters operating in close proxi mity to the ground, people, or other buildings in the vicinity.
Given the small size of the SUASs involved, the slo w speed at which they must be operated in order to capture photos and videos, and the rest ricted environment within which they will operate, the Phantom demonstrates that it can be operated within an equivalent level of safety in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of SUASs to commence immediately. Also, due to the size of the SUASs and the restricted areas in which the relevant SUASs will o perate, approval of this application presents no threat to national security. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, the significant public benefit – including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts , no emissions, ability to legally obtain aerial photography and videography services – the g rant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, Singer’s Creation s respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.
Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 33 3 of the Reform Act – size, weight, speed, operating capability, proximity to airports and pop ulated areas, operation within the visual line of sight, public safety, and national security – provide more than adequate justification

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# to grant Singer’s Creations the requested exemption , allowing for commercial operations as described herewith.
Sincerely,

Michael Singer Founder, Singer’s Creations
Enclosures (4)

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# PHANTOM 2 User Manual V1. 4

For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V 3

. 10
& PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V 3. 8
& PHANTOM RC Assistant version V1.1 

## 201 5.01

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to
fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 ’s product page at 

## www.dji.com which is updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change

wit hout notice.
DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are

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## C ontent
CONTENT

................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 2

IN THE BOX

................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 4

LEGEND

................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 4

1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAF T

................................ ................................ ............................... 5

1.1 B UILT



## - IN 

## F LIGHT 

## C ONTROL 

## S YSTEM 

## I NSTRUCTIONS



## ................................ ................................ .. 5 1.2 C ONNECTIONS WITH 

## O THER 

## DJI P RODUCTS



## ................................ ................................ ........... 5 Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products

................................ ........................ 6 Connections with Other DJI Products

................................ ................................ ............. 7 1.3 LED F LIGHT 

## I NDICATORS 

## D ESCRIPTION



## ................................ ................................ ............... 11 1.4 N OTES FOR 

## PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER 

## DJI PRODUCTS



## ................................ ................ 12

2 PROPELLERS

................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 13

2.1 A SSEMBLY



## ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 13 2.2 D ISASSEMBLY



## ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 13 2.3 N OTES



## ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 13

3 REMOTE CONTROLLER

................................ ................................ ............................... 14

3.1 P OWER ON THE 

## R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER



## ................................ ................................ ............... 14 3.2 R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## LED I NDICATOR 

## S TATUS



## ................................ ................................ .... 15 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status

................................ ................... 15 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status

................................ ............... 15 3.3 A NTENNA 

## O RIENTATION



## ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 16 3.4 R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## O PERATION



## ................................ ................................ .................... 16 3.5 L INKING THE 

## R EMOTE 

## C ONTROLLER 

## & B UILT



## - IN 

## R ECEIVER



## ................................ ...................... 18

4 INTELLIGENT BATTER Y

................................ ................................ ............................... 19

4.1 C HARGING 

## P ROCEDURES



## ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 19 4.2 I NSTALL THE 

## B ATTERY



## ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 20 4.3 B ATTERY 

## U SAGE



## ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 20 4.4 D ESCRIPTION OF THE 

## B ATTERY 

## L EVEL 

## I NDICATOR



## ................................ ................................ ... 21 4.5 C ORRECT 

## B ATTERY 

## U SAGE 

## N OTES



## ................................ ................................ ...................... 22

5 CALIBRATING THE CO MPASS

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## 5.1 C ALIBRATION 

## W

ARNINGS



## ................................ ................................ ................................ . 23 5.2 C ALIBRATION 

## P ROCEDURES



## ................................ ................................ .............................. 23 5.3 W HEN 

## R ECALIBRATION IS REQU IRED



## ................................ ................................ ................... 23

6 FLIGHT

................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 24

6.1 F LYING 

## E NVIRONMENT 

## R EQUIREMENTS



## ................................ ................................ .............. 24 6.2 S TARTING THE 

## M OTORS



## ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 24 6.3 T AKEOFF 

## /L ANDING 

## P ROCEDURES



## ................................ ................................ ....................... 24 6.4 F AILSAFE 

## F UNCTION



## ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 25 6.5 L OW 

## B ATTERY 

## C APACITY 

## W ARNING 

## F UNCTION



## ................................ ................................ ..... 27 6.6 F LIGHT 

## L IMITS 

## F UNCTION



## ................................ ................................ ................................ . 27 Max Height & Radius Limits

................................ ................................ ......................... 27 6.7 F LIGHT 

## L IMITS OF 

## S PECIAL 

## A REAS



## ................................ ................................ ...................... 28 6.8 C ONDITIONS OF 

## F LIGHT 

## L IMITS



## ................................ ................................ ......................... 30 Disclaimer

................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 30

7 ASSISTANT INSTALLA

TION AND CONFIGURATI ON

................................ ...................... 31

7.1 I NSTALLING 

## D RIVER AND 

## PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT



## ................................ ............................... 31 7.2 U SING THE 

## PHANTOM 2 A SSISTANT ON A 

## PC

................................ ................................ .... 32 7.3 F IRMWARE UPGRADE OF 

## PHANTOM 2

................................ ................................ ............. 33 7.4 PHANTOM RC A SSISTANT 

## D ESCRIPTION



## ................................ ................................ ........... 33

8 APPENDIX

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8.1 S PECIFICATIONS



## ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 35 8.2 LED F L IGHT 

## I NDICATORS 

## D ESCRIPTION



## ................................ ................................ ............... 35

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## I n the Box
PHANTOM 2 Remote Controller

- 2.4 GHz Propeller Pair

Intelligent Battery Charger Plug Set

Screwdriver Assistant Wrench Cables

Micro

- USB Cable Screws Accessories Box



## Legend Forbidden(Important) Caution Tip Reference

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## 1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft

Figure 1

- 1 Figure 1

- 2 [1] Propeller [2] Motor [3] Front Side [4] Front LEDs [5] Micro

- USB Port [6] Landing Gear [7] Receiver
Antenna [8] CAN

- Bus Connector [9] LED Flight Indicators [10 ] DJI Intelligent Battery [11] Compass


### 1.1 Built

- in Flight Control System Instructions
The built

- in flight control system is u s ed to control the entire aircraft’s functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller

contains the MC (Ma in Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver.

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built

- in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude. The compass reads geo magnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is

used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modules together.

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant , by choosing Naza

- M mode or P hantom 2 mode.

This manual is for P hantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza

- M V2 Quick Start Manual for more

information.


### 1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, inclu ding ZENMUSE H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal , iOSD mini , iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module.

Figure 1

- 3

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( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage (11.1V~12.6V) and a maximum current 2A. ( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an operational voltage between 11.1V~12.6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board’s components. If the total current exceeds 2A, please be sure to provide power supplied from a separat e power source for the

wireless video transmission module. ( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication interference, it’s not recommended to use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G Wi

- Fi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the
2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink. ( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the compass during installation and connection to avoid interference. ( 5 ) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has updat ed to the Version 2 shown below. H3

- 2D / H3

- 3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2

while for Version 1 , a H3

- 3D adapter kit ( coming soon) is required to install the H3

- 3D gimbal

.

Figure 1

- 4 ( 6 ) When using the H3

- 3D gimbal, please connect the 8

- Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3

- 3D

shown below.

Figure 1

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- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module , the figure below use s H3

- 2D as a n example.

F ig ure 1

- 6 ( 2 ) C onnecting the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module , the figure
below uses H3

- 2D as an example.

F igure 1

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( 3 ) Connecting the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module
AVL58 , the figure below uses H3

- 2D as an example.

F igure 1

- 8

W e recommend connect ing the V Bat+ port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58
simultaneously

. T he same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT

- ports.

( 4 ) C onnecting the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module , the figure
below uses H3

- 2D as an example.

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- 9 The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module

.

Use the 8

- Pin cable in the iOSD Mar k II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video
transmission module AVL58.

( 5 ) U sing the i Pad Ground Station

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Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN

- Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used. ( 6 ) U sing the PC Ground Station

Figure 1

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### 1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description
1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft ’ s current status. O nce power ed on, the indicators will light

up.



### A ircraft in Normal status 

### D escriptions

Power On Self

- Test Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up Ready to Fly Ready to Fly (non

- GPS)


### Aircraft in abnormal status 

### W arnings and errors

Remote Controller Signal Lost

1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

2 nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big

Error s & Aircraft c annot fly. Compass data abnormal because of ferro

- magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration.

( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for P hantom 2 mode. In Naza

- M mode, LED indicators

will work according to the Naza

- M flight control system

. ( 2 ) Conn ect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors.
2. The front LEDs are f or indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors

have s pooled up

.

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### 1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade the firmware as requirements below . Items to upgrade Firmware versions required Assistant for upgrading Assistant version P330CB (built

- in central board) V1.0.1.19 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.0 8 or above

Zenmuse H3

- 2D CMU V1.0 , IMU V1.6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.0 8 or above iOSD Mark II V3. 0 1 or above iOSD V 4.0 or above iOSD mini V1.0 6 or above iOSD V 4.0 or above

* T he iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini.

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## 2 Propellers
PHANTOM 2 use s the original 9

- inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged

p ropellers should be replaced by purchas ing new ones if necessary. Propellers Grey Nut (94 50 ) Black Nut (94 50 R)

Diagram

Assembly Location Atta ch to the motor thread that does

not have a black dot

. Atta ch to the motor thread that has a

black dot

. Fastening/Un

- fastening
Instructions Lock: T ighten the propeller in this direction. Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction.


### 2

. 1 Assembly
1. ( Figure 2

- 1 ) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you ’ ve read them.
2. ( Figure 2

- 2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the black nut propeller s with the correctly marked black dot motors. T ighten the propelle rs according to the fastening instructions

.

Figure 2

- 1 Figure 2

- 2 Figure 2

- 3


### 2

. 2 D isassembly ( Figure 2

- 3 ) Keep the motor deadlock ed in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller according to the un
- fastening instructions

. 

### 2

. 3 Notes

1. P ropellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any t hread locker on the threads.
2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corre sponding motors.
3. I t is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and remov al

. 4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight.
5. Check that all p ropell e rs are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing , chipped, or broken

p ropellers

. 6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when th ey are spinning.
7. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience

.

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## 3 Remote Controller
T he PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant

. T he sticks mode is Mode 2
on delivery.

For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900), select “Upgrade Version” in Phantom Assistant.

For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select “Basic Version” in Phantom Assistant.

F igure 3

- 1 Figure 3

- 2 [1] Antenna [2] Carrying Handle [3] Left Dial [4] 3

- Position Switch S1 [ 5 ] 3

- Position Switch S2 [ 6 ] Joystick1 ( J1;J2 ) [ 7 ] Joystick2 ( J3;J4 ) [ 8 ] Neck Strap Attachment [ 9 ] Power Switch [ 10 ] Power Indicator [ 1 1 ] Battery Level Indicator s LED1/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from left to right) [ 12 ]Trainer Port [13 ] Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (m icro

- USB p ort ) [ 1 4 ] Potentiometer


### 3.1 Power on the Remote Controller
1. Set the S1 and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joy sticks are at

the mid

- point position. Then toggle on the power switch.
2. P ush the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller

. I f the power LED
indicator is solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. The batt ery level

indica tors display the current battery level

.

1. P lease make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough . If the low voltage warning alert

sounds ( refer to < Remote Controller Po wer LED Indicator Status >), please re charge the battery as soon as possible.
2. Charge the remote controller ’s battery by using the included micro

- USB cable. Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage.
3

. Turn off the remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged.

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### 3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status

Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status
None Functioning n ormal ly

. None Charging( remote controller is powered off)
None Remote controller joysticks calibration error , need to be re
- calibrate.
BB

--- BB

--- BB Low voltage (from 3. 5 V

- 3.53 V) , rec harge the remote controller

.

B

- B

- B

...... Critical l ow voltage ( from 3. 4 5 V

- 3.5 V)

. Recharge the remote

controller immediately

.

B

-- B

-- B

...... Al ert will sound after 15 minutes of in activity. It will stop once you

start using the remote controller

.
T he remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45 V

. Land and

re charge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight.



### 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process
. T he following is a description of the indicators.

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly

: The LED is light off

D ischarging process
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery level

75 %~100%

50 %~75%

2 5%~50%

12.5%~25%

0%~12.5%

<0%

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### 3.3 Antenna Orientation
The remote controller ’ s antenna should point skyward s without obstructions for maximum communication range during flight.

F igure 3

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### 3.4 Remote Controller Operation The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration

. 

### Definitions
The ‘ stick neutral’ position s and ‘ stick released’ mean the control stick s of the remote controller are p laced at the central position.
To ‘move the stick ’ means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position.
Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal.

Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft

( nose direction ) Operation details

T he t hrottle stick controls aircraft altitude/ elevation. Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend

. The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its
altitude if the stick s are centered. P ush the throttle stick above the centered (mid

- point ) position to make the aircraft tak e off. When flying, we suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

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- wise

. Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clock

- wise

. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will remain facing the same direction. The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocit y of
the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center results in a faster aircraft rotation velocity. The pitch stick controls the aircraft’ s front & back tilt

. Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fl y forward

. Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fl y back ward

. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the
stick is centered. Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35 ̊) and faster flight velocity. The roll stick controls the aircraft ’s left & right tilt. Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fl y left. Pu sh the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fl y right. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is
centered. Pushing the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35 ̊) and faster flight velocity.

Position

- 1 Position

- 2 Position

- 3 S1 is for compass calibration. T oggle the S1 switch from position

- 1 to po sition

- 3 and back to position

- 1 at least 5 times, which will force the aircraft to enter into compass calibration mode. U sers can configure position 3 (bottom position) of the S1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant

.

OFF Course Lock Home

point Lock S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the Assistant when in Naza

- M mode . Only use the IOC function after you are familiar with flying

.

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- 2D and H3

- 3D gimbal. T he position of left dial determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal level. Turn the left dial to the right to make th e gimbal pitch
up
. Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch down. Th e gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is static.

( 1 ) For ‘ R eady to F ly’ the aircraft will hover when all stick s are released. ( 2 ) For ‘ Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) ’ the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all stick s are released.


### 3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & B uilt
- in R eceiver
PHANTOM 2 has a built

- in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated

in the Figure 3

- 4

. The link between the remote controller and a ircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this procedure . If you ever replace the remote controller
, re
- establishing the link is required.

F igure 3

- 4 Linking procedures

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2.
2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m~1m away from the aircraft.
3. P ush the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red , then r elease it

. 4. When the Link indicator turn s solid green
, the link between the remote controller and the built

- in receiver has been successfully established.

Link Indicator S tatus

T he remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around , please turn on the remote controller

. T he receiver is ready for linking

. There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver
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T he remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully. 

## 4 Intelligent Battery
The i ntelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2 , with a battery capacity of 5200mA h, voltage of
11.1 V and charge

- discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger.

I ntelligent Battery Charger

DJI Intelligent Battery Functions
( 1 ) B alance Charg ing Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging.
( 2 ) C apacity Display D isplay the current battery level

.
( 3 ) Communicating T he main controller communicate s with the battery via communicat ion ports for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information.

( 4 ) O vercharging Protection C harging stop s automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent overcharging damage

. ( 5 ) Over D ischarging
Protection D ischarging stop s automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent over discharging damage

. ( 6 ) S hort C ircuit Protection A utomatically cut s off the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

( 7 ) Sleep Protection The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save

power
. The static current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is powered on without connecting to other de vices

. ( 8 ) C harging T emperature
D etection T he battery will charge only when its temperature is within 0 °C

~ 55 °C

. I f the battery temperature is out of this ran ge, the battery will stop charging

.
( 1 ) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer , and the warnings on the battery.
Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage

. ( 2 ) T he battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party.


### 4

. 1 Charging Procedures
1. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary )

. 2. Connect the battery to the charger. If the current capaci ty of the battery is over 75%, you should power on the battery to begin charging

. 3. T he Battery Level indicator s display current capacity level as the battery charges. P lease refer to battery

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level indicator description for details.
4. T he battery is full y charged when the Battery Level indicator light s are off

. P lease disconnect the charger and battery when the charging is completed

.



### 4

. 2 Install the Battery Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram show s . Make sure to push the battery into the compartment until you hear a ‘click’ sound.

F igure 4

- 1 An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur : (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off.


### 4

. 3 Battery Usage

F igure 4

- 2 (1) Checking the battery level: When t he battery is powered off; press ing the battery power button once will indicate the current battery level. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. (2) Powering on: When t he battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. (3) Powering off: When the battery is powered o n ; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. LED3
LED4 Battery Power Button (Built

- in Battery Power Indicator) LED2

LED1 Battery Level Indicator

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seconds to check the battery life. T he battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off

. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant

. 

### 4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as well as battery life. T he following is a description of the indicators.

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly

: The LED is light off

C harging process
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

F ull charged

D ischarging process
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery level

87.5%~100%

75%~87.5%

62.5%~75%

50%~62.5%

37.5%~50%

25%~37.5%

12.5%~25%

0%~12.5%

<0%

B attery life
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 C urrent battery life

90 %~100%

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70 %~ 80 %
60 %~ 70 %
50 %~ 60 %
40 %~ 50 %
30 %~ 40 %
20 %~ 30 %
L ess than 20 %



### 4

. 5 Correct B attery Usage Notes
1. N ever plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is power ed on.
2. The battery should be charg ed in an environment that is between 0 °C to 40 °C , and be discharg ed in an
environment that is between

- 20 °C to 50 °C

. B oth charging and discharging should be in an environment

where the relative humidity is lower than 80%.

3. It’s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thorou ghly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer

be turned on. U sers should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling

proc edure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level.
4. F or long term storage please p lace the battery with only a 40~50% capacity in a strong battery box
securely. W e recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. The capacity should be varie d in such a cycle ( 40%~50% )

— 0%

— 100%

— ( 40%~50% )

. 5. It’s suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharg ed you r current battery over 300 times.

Please completely discharge a batter y prior to disposal

. 6. It’s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way.
7. Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way.
8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non

- flammable surface such as concrete and never near any flammable materials.
9. S afety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER.

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## 5 Calibrating the Compass
IMPORTANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedure s prior to the first flight.
The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which cause s abnormal compass data and lead s to

poor flight performance or even flight failure . Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level.


### 5

. 1 Calibration Warnings

( 1 ) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement underground.

( 2 ) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cell ular phones.

( 3 ) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormal ly

. 

### 5 .2 Calibration Procedures Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the
PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details.



### 5 .3 When Recalibration is required ( 1 ) When Compass D ata is abnormal
, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. ( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. ( 3 ) The mechanical structure of the ai rcraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass

. ( 4 ) E vident drifting occurs in flight , i.e. the aircraft doesn ’ t fly in straight lines.

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## 6 Flight
6 .1 Flying Environment Requirements ( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). ( 2 ) D O NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. ( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildi ngs or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass. ( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. ( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base
stations or cell towers around ). ( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. ( 7 ) N ever use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations.


### 6 .2 Starting the Motors
A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors

. Push the sticks according to one of the options

below to start motors. Once the motors have started , release both stick s simultaneously. The same CSC is used to

st op the motors

.

F igure 6

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### 6 .3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures
1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicator s facing you
. 2. T urn on the remote controller

. 3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery

. 4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly / Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command.

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground

. R efer to < Remote Contr oller Operation >
for more details.
6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into

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place and the aircraft will descend steadily.
7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 second s to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to
middle position after the motors have stopped.

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight ! This will stop the motors and cause the

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. ( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight , the aircraft has entered in to
Failsafe mode , refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. ( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blink ing red slowly or rapidly during flight . R efer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. ( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. ( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and
temp erature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. ( 5 ) When used with a H3

- 3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very
close to its maximum tak eoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 propeller guards at this weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally.


### 6 .4 Failsafe Function
The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost . T he flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. T he following

situations w ould make the aircraft fail to receiv e a signal from the remote controller and enter Fa ilsafe mode: ( 1 ) The remote controller is power ed off. ( 2 ) The remote controller is power ed on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in t he PHANTOM 2 Assistant )

. ( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective co mmunication range of the remote controller

. ( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel. ( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller

.

Failsafe works different ly depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it i s in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) mode. Ready to Fly (non

- GPS)

---- Automatic l anding The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may be drifting during the descent and landing process.

Ready to Fly

---- Automatic g o h ome and land The flight control system will automatic ally control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land.

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When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as
the home point. I t is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated.
Go Home Procedures

Figure 6

- 2 ( 1 ) I n a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft will descend automatically. ( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft’s position and altitude if the remote controller signal is recovered.
In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in “ Ready to fly ” status as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Q uickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more w ill reset the current aircraft position as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks on the LED Flight Indicator. T he definition of “ home point ” is: ( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost , which is

recorded last time

. ( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the distance will be displayed as if using iOSD module. Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure

Position of Switch S1 Position

- 1 Position

- 2 Position

- 3 (No triggering the Failsafe)

How to regain
control When the S1 switch is switched to Position

- 1,

toggle the S1 switch to any other position once to regain control

. I f remote controller ’s signal is recovered, control is returned back to the pilot. R egain control as soon as signal is

recover ed.

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### 6 .5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function
The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery capacity warning. The first appears when the batter y has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has

less than 15 % power
. ( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly

. ( 2 ) At lower than 15 % the LED indicator will blink red rapidl y, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to desce nd and land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC

. ( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V as its threshold. Both this voltage th reshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto

- landing. Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pu sh ing up on the throttle stick

. ( 1 ) Remember to fly your P HANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. ( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may

cause a communication failure.



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. 6 Flight Limits Function All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height, distance l imits

. In Ready to Fly status, height, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) status, only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m.

(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compl iant within the definitions of class G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules,

make sure to configure the parameters to comp ly with these rules too , before using the
PHANTOM 2

. (2) Users in Mainland China can refer to 民用航空空域使用办法

. 

### Max Height & Radius Limits The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2
Assistant . Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder.

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- 3 Figure 6

- 4

Ready to Fly

Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator

Max Height The flight height is restricted to fly

under the max height. Warning: Height limit

reached. None.

Max Radius The flight distance is restricted to fly

within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit

reached. Rapid red flashings
when close to the Max radius limit.

Ready to Fly(non

- GPS)
Flight Limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator

Max Height The flight height is restricted to fly

under the minor height between the Max height and 120m. Warning: Height limit reached.
None.

Max Radius Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators.

(1) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. (2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) status, it will fly back within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found.



### 6. 7 Flight Limits of Special Areas Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to http://www.dji.com/fly

- safe/category

- mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B.

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Ready to Fly

Airspace Limits Rear LED Flight Indicator

A Orange Motors will not start.

If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will
automatically descend and land then stop its motors.
B
Yellow If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly

(non

- GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edge d

.

C
Green No restrictions of flight, but the Phantom will not enter

Category A, the aircraft can fly free, but it will not enter Airspace B through Boundary b & d. Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely, but it will not enter into Airspace A through Bou ndary a.
D
Blue No restrictions. None.

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Semi

- automatic descent : All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the S1 switch.
(1) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators will blink red
quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. (2) For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway l ines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.


### 6. 8 Conditions of Flight Limits In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found.

The following table demonstrates all the cases( √ : available; × :unavailable ). All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously.

Phantom mode
Flight Status Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius
Ready to Fly √ √ √ Ready to Fly (non

- GPS) × √ ×

Naza

- M mode

Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius

GPS ≥ 6 √ √ √

< 6 × √ ×

ATTI. ≥ 6 √ √ ×

< 6 × √ ×

Manual ≥ 6 × × ×

< 6 × × ×


### Disclaimer Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this pr oduct, and for any direct or indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws,

administrative rules and social habits thereof.

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## 7 Assistant Installation and Configuration
7. 1 Install ing Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistant
Install ing and run ning on Windows

1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2
on the DJI website.
2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro

- USB cable. 3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.
4. N ext, r un the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.
5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software.

T he i nstaller in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 bit)).

Install ing and run ning on Mac OS X
1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI

website.
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation.

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant
, Launchpad won ’ t allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store.

4. L ocate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, p ress the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon (or right

- click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in
the prompt dialog box and the n software will launch

. 5. After the first successful launch, directly lau nching of the software can be achieved by double

- clicking

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad.

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Installer in DMG format supports only Mac OS X 10.6 or above.

Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are e xactly the same. The Assistant pages appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example.


### 7 .2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC
1. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2 , then c onnect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro

- USB
cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished.
2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant

. Observe the

indicators on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is

and communication indicator is blinking

. 3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration page s
. 4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page.

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( 1 ) Users should not enable the Naza

- M function before finishing Advanc ed Flight Maneuvers procedure in the " PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide”. If the Naza

- M mode is enabled, users can

switch the control mode between ATTI. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode , and access the advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED loca ted on the rear frame arms will display
Naza

- M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicator s . Do not enable the
Naza

- M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. ( 2 ) You can change to the P hantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza

- M

mode

. This operation will disable the N aza
- M mode and enable P hantom 2 mode

. All parameters

will be returned to factory settings

. 

### 7

. 3 F irmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2
Please re fer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install d river and PHANTOM RC Assistant
, and then follow the procedure s below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly

. 1. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2’s firmware.

2. Click the [ U pgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the

latest version

. I f not, click the relative links to upgrade.
3. Be su re to wait until the Assistant shows “finished”. Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5

seconds. Once completed, t he firmware is up to date.

( 1 ) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. ( 2 ) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically. If this happens, repeat the above procedures.

F irmware upgradable items: ( 1 ) Main Controller ( 2 ) P330CB (Main Board) ( 3 ) Receiver ( 4 ) Gimbal
C MU ( 5 ) Gimbal IMU ( 6 ) Battery


### 7 .4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller

.

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1. Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro

- USB port on the bottom of it.
2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller , and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a
Micro

- USB cable. DO NOT disconn ect until the configuration is finished.
3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant

. Observe

the indicators on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection

indicator is and communication indicator is blinking

. 4. Finish c onfiguration in the [ Main ] page.

5. Finish upgrade in the [ Info ] page if necessary

.

M ain P age of the 2.4G Hz Remote Controller

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## 8 Appendix
8. 1 Specification s 

## A ircraft
O perating environment temperature

- 10 °C to 50 °C

P ower consumption 5.6W
S upported Battery DJI Intelligent battery
W eight (including the battery) 1000g
Take

- off W eight ≤ 1300g Hovering Accuracy ( Ready to Fly ) Vertical: 0.8m ; Horizontal: 2.5m Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s
Max Tilt Angle 35° Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2 m/s
Max Flight Speed 15 m/s (Not Recommended)
W heelbase 350mm 

## 2.4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM Communication Distance ( open area ) 1000m Receiver Sensitivity ( 1%PER )

- 9 7 dBm
W orking Current/Voltage 1 2 0 mA@ 3.7 V
Built

- in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh 

## DJ I Intelligent Battery

T ype 3S LiPo Battery
C apacity 5200mAh
, 11.1V Charging Environment R ange 0 °C to 40 °C Discharging Environment R ange

- 20 °C to 50 °C



### 8

. 2 LED Flight Indicators Description A ircraft in Normal status 

### D escriptions

Power On Self

- Test Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up Ready to Fly Ready to Fly (non

- GPS)


### Aircraft in abnormal status 

### W arnings and errors

Remote Controller Signal Lost

1 st Level Low Battery Capacity Warning

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Errors & Aircraft c annot fly.* Compass data abnormal because of ferro

- magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration.

* U sers can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors.