August 5, 2015 

AIR SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHIC 

1700 Airline Highway, #405 

Hollister, CA 95023 

(831) 245-5715 

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket 

Management System 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

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Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.P.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21;14 CFR 61.113 (a) & 

(b); 13 C.P.R. 61.133(a); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b ); 91.109;91.119; 91.121; 

91.151(a);91.203(a) & (b);91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) & (b). 

Dear Sir(s)/Madam(s): 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

("Reform Act") and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, Air Support Photographic, a California media 

production company, the operator of a DJI Phantom 3 Professional ("UA"), seeks an 

exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") as listed and discussed below. 

Air Support Photographic has flown its UA, for recreational purposes, for hundreds of 

hours without incident. Air Support Photographic's UA is equipped to take aerial 

videography and photography to enhance awareness for those individuals and companies 

unfamiliar with the geographical layout of certain areas and augment real estate listings and 

promote the use of certain real estate properties which provides an enhancement to academic 

research being performed in certain geographical areas ("purpose"). 

Air Support Photographic's exemption request will permit the operation of a 

comparatively inexpensive UA in tightly controlled, predetermined and limited airspace. This 

airspace will include areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic 

for community videos, and within property boundaries for real estate listing videos and 

photos. Currently, similar lightweight remote-controlled UAs are legally operated by 

unmonitored and untrained amateur hobbyists, with no safety plan or controls in place to 

prevent catastrophic events. Air Support Photographic has safety protocols and controls in 

place to avoid and prevent public hazards as well as preventing the interference with manned 

aircraft that could cause a hazard or catastrophe. This acts to enhance safety protocols 

unique to Air Support Photographic's lightweight UA being utilized specifically for real 

estate videography and photography. 

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Air Support Photographic hopes to be able to conduct aerial videography and 

cinematography to enhance academic community awareness and augment real estate listing 

photos and videos and record other information gained through permitted flight operations 

that may be shared with the FAA through any required FAA reports to assist with the 

development of future FAA protocols and safety regulations. 

The use of Air Support Photographic's UA for these purposes reduces the need to 

operate conventional aircraft, typically needed to perform these types of operations, provides 

an economic benefit to the business consumer as the Air Support Photographic UA provides 

higher quality imagery at a fraction of the cost of aerial videography and photography using 

conventional aircraft. These savings result in not only enhanced efficiency and productivity 

for the affected activities but added environmental and safety benefits to the public at large. 

As described more fully below, Air Support Photographic's requested exemption 

would authorize commercial operations of aerial videography and photography, using Air 

Support Photographic's UA, which will be operated under controlled conditions at an altitude 

of no greater than three hundred (300) feet AGL in airspace that is limited in scope and will 

have automated control features. Air Support Photographic's UA will also be operated by an 

individual who has passed an FAA approved ground training exam, if required by the FAA. 

As outlined below, the airspace in which Air Support Photographic's UA will operate within 

will be disclosed to the FAA in advance to flight operation. Finally, Air Support 

Photographic's UA will be used in lieu of comparatively hazardous operations now 

conducted with fixed wing and rotary conventional aircraft which should reassure the FAA 

that these operations will achieve at least an equivalent level or greater level of safety. 

In the interest of economic efficiency and public safety, Air Support Photographic 

hereby respectfully applies for an exemption from the listed FARs to allow commercial 

operations of Air Support Photographic's UA, so long as such operations are conducted 

within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as 

required by Section 333. 

Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of 

Transportation's ("Administrator") responsibilities under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act to 

"establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace 

system." 

As discussed above and more fully described below, the requested exemption would 

permit the operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive UAs under controlled 

conditions in airspace that is limited and predetermined. Approval of this exemption would 

thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Administrator responsibilities to " ... establish 

requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." 

Please see Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. 

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Additionally, the FAA has already granted a previous exemption that is essentially 

identical to the exemption being sought by Air Support Photographic. Please see FAA 

Exemption No. 11138. 

The name and address of the applicant is: 

Air Support Photographic 

1700 Airline Highway, #405 

Hollister, CA 95023 

(831) 245-5715 

REGULATIONS FROM WHICH THE EXEMPTION IS REQUESTED 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b) 13 C.F.R. 61.133(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.103 

14 C.F.R. 91.109 

14 C.F. R. 91.119 

14 C.F.R. 91.121 

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.405(a) 

14 C.P.R. 91.407(a)(1) 

14 C.P.R. 91.409(a)(2) 

14 C.P.R. 91.417(a) & (b) 

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing 

Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of 

Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in 

the national airspace system (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 UAs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or 

pose a threat to national security in light of the following: 

• The UA's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; 

• Operation of the UAs in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and 

• Operation of the UAs within visual line of sight ("VLOS") of the operator. 

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Reform Act§ 333 (a). 

Lastly, if the Secretary determines 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 national airspace system." Id. §333(c) (emphasis added).l 

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue 

exemptions. This statutory authority by its terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the 

term is defined under §40101 of the Act, which includes UAs, from the requirement that 

all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate. 

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation 

prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702-44716 of 

this title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. 

§4470l(f). See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1). 

Air Support Photographic's UA is a rotorcraft weighing less than three (3) pounds 

(1 ,280g actual) including energy source(s), equipment and any payload. They operate, under 

normal conditions at a ground speed of no more than three (3) meters per second (5 .832 

knots) and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane 

simultaneously. The UA will operate only in line of sight and within safe airspace. Such 

operations will insure that the UA will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace 

system or the public."3 

Given the small size of the UA involved and the restricted environment within which 

it will operate, Air Support Photographic falls squarely within that zone of safety (an 

equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, 

allow commercial operations of UAs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the 

UAs and the restricted areas in which the relevant UAs will operate, approval of the 

application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the 

Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong 

equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public 

benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced 

emissions associated with allowing UAs for aerial videography and photography operations, 

the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Additionally, there is economic 

efficiency created with the use of Air Support Photographic's UA as the typical cost to 

perform aerial videography and photography with helicopters and airplanes heavily 

multiplies the cost to business consumers and government agencies, including law 

enforcement, for the services which are to be provided by Air Support Photographic. 

lAir Support Photographic interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only process 

applications for exemptions under section 333, but for the Administrator to craft conditions for the safe 

operation of the UA, if it should be determined that the conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory 

requirements for approval. 3Reform Act Section 333 (b). 

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THE EXTENT AND BASIS OF THE RELIEF SOUGHT BY AIR SUPPORT 

PHOTOGRAPHIC 

Air Support Photographic submits this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 

P.L. 95 §§ 331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating that 

presently prevents Air Support Photographic from contemplated commercial videographic, 

photographic and other flight operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act 

in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our 

national airspace system as it is in the public's interest to do so. Air Support Photographic's 

UA meets the definition of "small unmanned aircraft" as defined in Section 331 and therefore 

the integration of Air Support Photographic's ultra-light weight UA is expressly 

contemplated by the Reform Act. Air Support Photographic would like to operate its ultralight weight UA prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to 

promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable 

information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all real estate related 

UA aerial videography and photography. The Reform Act guides the Administrator in 

determining the types of UAs that may operate safely in our national airspace system. These 

considerations include: weight, size, speed, and overall capabilities of the UAs; whether the 

UAs will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas and; whether the UAs will be 

operated by line of sight.4 Each of these items is favorable to the grant of an exemption to 

Air Support Photographic. Air Support Photographic's UA utilizes four (4) counter-rotating 

propellers for balance, control and stability. Air Support Photographic's UA is equipped with 

GPS and auto return safety technology. Air Support Photographic's UA weighs less than five 

(5) pounds including camera and gimbal assembly. 

4 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). 

Air Support Photographic puts safety first when considering any UA flight. Air 

Support Photographic's small UA is designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in less 

than a 13 knot (15mph) wind. In order to increase safety plus stability and limit harm and 

financial loss of property, Air Support Photographic will not fly its UAs in winds exceeding 

9 knots (10 mph). Air Support Photographic's established safety systems include a GPS mode 

that allows its UAs to hover in place when radio controls are released. Air Support 

Photographic's UA has three modes to choose from, Air Support Photographic utilizes the 

Intelligent Orientation (IOC) Flight (with GPS & compass module)5 photography. This mode 

is the safest, most reliable and stable mode to prevent accidents and being a hazard to others. 

When pilot communication is lost, Air Support Photographic's UA is designed to return then 

slowly descend to the point of take-off. Air Support Photographic does not operate its UA 

near airports, hospitals, police heliports or news channel heliports. Air Support Photographic 

does not operate its UA in areas where general public is within fifty (50) to one hundred 

(100) yards depending on location, conditions and weather. Air Support Photographic's pilots 

and observers are constantly on alert for any manned aircraft and prepared to immediately 

abort and land the UA at the nearest and safest ground point in the event a manned aircraft 

approaches, or the Air Support Photographic pilot or observer suspects a manned aircraft 

may approach the operating area of a Air Support Photographic UA. 

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Air Support Photographic, 1700 Airline Hwy ., #405, Hollister, CA 95023 
Air Support Photographic's UA is capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and 

are flown only within my line of sight of the pilot. Air Support Photographic's UA flights 

generally last fifteen (15) minutes with an altitude under three hundred (300) feet and utilize 

battery power rather than combustible fuels. Air Support Photographic does not operate its 

UA below the manufacturer's recommended minimum charge levels for operation preferring 

to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between 

radio control and the UAs to eliminate potential for crashes, loss of control or hazard. Fully 

charged reserve batteries are on hand with to insure replacement for a sufficiently safe level 

of operation. Air Support Photographic operates very conservatively and does believe in 

taking risks that may cause a crash or that could create hazard to the public, property and 

manned aircraft. Air Support Photographic's pilots have logged numerous practice flights in 

order to simulate flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization with the 

characteristics of this specific UA's performance under different temperature and weather 

conditions. 

Air Support Photographic is extremely cautious when operating of its UAs and will 

not "create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." Given the small 

size and weight of Air Support Photographic's UA, it falls well within the Congress's 

contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding 

directive to integrate UAs into the national airspace system. Air Support Photographic's UA, 

utilized in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to the 

general public or national security. 

5 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Flight (with GPS & compass module) includes safe circle for operation, 

position hold, self-leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and safety control to return home or 

land in the event of communication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS. See Exhibit 11 1 11 - DJI 

Phantom 3 User Manual. 

6 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b). 

AIR SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHIC'S REQUEST WILL BENEFIT THE 

PUBLIC AT LARGE 

Aerial videography and photography for geographical awareness and for real estate 

marketing and promotion has been around for a long time through the use of manned fixed 

wing aircraft and helicopters. The challenge for smaller real estate companies and average 

landowners is that the expense related to manned videography and photography is cost 

prohibitive. Typically, only large businesses, large high end real estate companies and high 

net worth landowners are able to absorb such an enormous expense. This deprives nonluxury landowners and small revenue real estate companies from the enjoying the benefit of 

this valuable marketing and promotional tool. Manned aircraft pose a clear threat to the 

general public through potential catastrophic crashes that may occur. 

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There are many documented events where a manned aircraft has crashed into 

populated areas with the size and combustibility of these manned aircraft causing large 

property damage, human injuries and loss of life. Air Support Photographic's UA poses no 

such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any of these potential threats to 

the public. 

With the passage of the Reform Act, Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the 

public's interest to integrate commercially flown UAs into the national airspace system. The 

grant of the exemption request by Air Support Photographic furthers the public interest 

through academic and visual awareness of the geographical benefits of certain areas and by 

making this cost effective alternative available to small real estate companies and the average 

landowner. Air Support Photographic's ultra-light UA is battery powered and creates no 

emissions that may harm the environment. In the unlikely event of an Air Support 

Photographic UA crash, the consequence is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing 

aircraft, which are heavy and contain combustible fuel, crashing and causing catastrophic 

devastation to the public. 

The public's interest is furthered as Air Support Photographic minimizes ecological 

and crash threat by permitting aerial videography and photography captured through Air 

Support Photographic's battery operated ultra-light UA. Permitting Air Support 

Photographic to immediately fly within national air space furthers not only public safety but 

also economic growth. Granting Air Support Photographic's exemption request substantially 

furthers the economic impact for any community and for companies looking to relocate or 

build in a certain community as well as individuals looking to relocate to a community for 

career advancement through academic and geographical awareness provided by Air Support 

Photographic. In the end, the granting of this exemption to Air Support Photographic will 

serve as a benefit and stimulus to any community. 

AIR SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHIC'S EXEMPTION WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT 

SAFETY AND WILL PROVIDE A LEVEL OF SAFETY AT 

LEAST EQUAL TO EXISTING FAA STANDARDS 

Air Support Photographic's exemption will not adversely affect safety, as it will in 

fact enhance safety. Air Support Photographic's ability to log significant, controlled and 

monitored flight time in FAA controlled airspace will allow Air Support Photographic to 

contribute to the innovation and implementation of new, novel and undiscovered safety 

cooperation with the FAA. Additionally, the FAA may utilize the new safety protocols for 

the use of UAs in FAA controlled airspace for all industries. 

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Air Support Photographic submits the following representations of enhancements to 

current aerial videography and photography: 

• Air Support Photographic's UA weighs less than 5 pounds (2.26796 Kg) complete 

with the camera and gimbal assembly; 

• Air Support Photographic will only operate its UA below three hundred (300) feet 

which is well within the four hundred (400) feet ceiling having been established by the 

Reform Act of 2012; 

• Air Support Photographic's UA only operates for fifteen (15) minutes per flight; 

• Air Support Photographic lands its UA prior to manufacturer's recommended 

minimum level of battery power; 

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• Air Support Photographic's pilots operate the UAs through Visual Line of Sight only; 

• Air Support Photographic's UA has a GPS flight safety feature whereby the UA 

hovers and then slowly lands if communication with the pilot is lost; 

• Air Support Photographic actively analyzes its flight data and other sources of 

information to constantly update and enhance its safety protocols; 

• Air Support Photographic only operates in reasonably safe environments which are 

strictly controlled and away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively 

populated areas; 

• Air Support Photographic conducts extensive pre-flight inspections and protocol to 

ensure safety remains the primary concern; 

• Air Support Photographic always obtains all necessary permissions from the FAA 

and landowners prior to the operation its UAs and; 

Air Support Photographic has established safety procedures in place to abort flights in 

the event of safety breaches or any potential danger. Air Support Photographic's safety 

protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing FAA rules. It is 

important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAs into our national 

airspace system, manned fixed wing airplanes and helicopters are the primary means of 

aerial videography and photography for community awareness and real estate uses. 

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While the safety record of such helicopters is outstanding, there have been incidents 

involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage due to crashes of these manned 

aircraft and it is far safer and less expensive to operate a battery powered Air Support 

Photographic's ultra-light UA to accomplish the same task. The potential for loss of life is 

great diminished with a UA as Air Support Photographic's UA carries no people or fuel on 

board and the UA is also very small and versatile which allows Air Support Photographic to 

avoid hazards quickly and safely. Accordingly, Air Support Photographic respectfully 

requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay. 

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

Air Support Photographic proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil 

aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These 

limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations 

under the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety 

enhancement to the operations conducted with conventional aircraft. The FAA has noted in 

past exemptions that "Conventional aerial video operations, using jet or piston-powered 

aircraft present risks associated with aircraft that weigh in the neighborhood of 5,000 to 

7,000 pounds or more, carry large quantities of fuel, passengers, and, in some cases, cargo. 

Such aircraft must fly to and from the survey location. Please see FAA Exemption 11110. 

These limitations and conditions to which Air Support Photographic agrees to be bound 

when conducting all operations under an FAA issued exemption include: 

1. The UA will weigh less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg). 

2. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be fifteen (15) minutes. 

Flights will be terminated at thirty percent (30%) battery power reserve should that 

occur prior to the fifteen (15) minute limit. 

3. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than three hundred (300) feet AGL. 

4. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UA Pilot and a Visual Observer 

("VO"). 

5. The UAs will only operate within a safe area. 

6. A briefing will be conducted with regard to the planned UA operations prior to flight 

operations. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties with 

regard to the flight operations be present for this briefing. 

7. The Pilot and VO will have been trained in operation of UAs generally and 

received up-to-date information on the particular UA to be operated and the UA will 

be operated in conformity with Air Support Photographic's protocols. 

8. The PILOT and VO will at all times be able to communicate via voice 

communication. 

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9. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holder(s), or their 

authorized representative(s), will be obtained. 

10. 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. 

11. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA will return to the 

launch site of the UA, or another more appropriate site, and land. 

12. The UA will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies. 

14 C.F.R. PART 21, SUBPART H: 

AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (A) 0) 

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural 

requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) 

(1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by 

Air Support Photographic, an exemption from Part 21 Sub part H meets the requirements of 

an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal 

Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the 

FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and 

populated areas of the particular UA. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates 

that the UA operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and 

under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft 

(fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions 

and conditions proposed. 

The UA to be operated hereunder is less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) fully 

loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable 

liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area. Unlike other civil aircraft, 

operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the 

operator, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety 

requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional 

aerial videography and photography. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates 

that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAs, due to its size, speed of 

operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and 

inability to carry a substantial external load. 

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14 C.F .R. § 45.23 (B). MARKING OF THE AIRCRAFT 

The regulation requires: 

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is 

displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or 

provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near 

each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches 

nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," 

"experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. 

Even though the UAs will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be 

needed as the UAs will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the 

words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," may be placed. 

Given the size of the UAs, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "experimental," 

or any other term as is so required, will be placed on the fuselage of the UAs in compliance 

with §45 .29 (f). 

The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the UAs marked on its 

fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the UAs 

will see the identification of the UAs as "Experimental." The FAA has issued the following 

exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A. 

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(A) & (B); 61.133(A): PRIVATE PILOT PRIVILEGES ~.AND 

LIMITATIONS; PILOT IN COMMAND; COMMERCIAL PILOT PRIVILEGES 

AND LIMITATIONS: PILOT IN COMMAND 

Section 61.113(a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Unlike a 

conventional aircraft that carries a pilot, passengers, and cargo, the UA in this case is 

remotely controlled with no passengers or property of others on board. Section 61.133(a) 

requires an individual with a commercial pilot's license to be pilot in command of an aircraft 

for compensation or hire. Air Support Photographic respectfully proposes that operator 

requirements should take into account the characteristics of the particular UA. Air Support 

Photographic's UA has various built-in technical capabilities that strictly limit the potential 

for operation outside of the operating conditions set forth in the exemption application 

including a fly back to launch point to terminate the flight. Since hobbyists are not required 

to have a pilot license, Air Support Photographic requests exemption for the need of the pilot 

to be licensed as a pilot by the FAA. 

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Detection of lost GPS or of insufficient satellites initiates an immediate return 

to launch location. 

Low power on the aircraft triggers escalating alarms at 30% and 15% levels . 

The aircraft weighs less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg), fully loaded . 

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Given these safety features, Air Support Photographic proposes that operators of the 

UA should only be required to hold a private pilot's license and not a commercial pilot's 

license. 

Air Support Photographic notes that the FAA has found that safety factors permitted 

operation of UAs by operators with these qualifications in the case of operations pursuant to 

public COAs where the mandatory operating conditions specified above are present. Please 

see Federal Aviation Administration, Notice N-8900.227, Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

(UAS) Operational Approval, at 20-21 (July 30, 2013). The FAA has the statutory authority, 

granted at 49 U.S.C.§44701(f) to waive the pilot requirements for commercial operations. 

Given these conditions and restrictions, an equivalent level of safety will be provided 

by allowing operation of Air Support Photographic's UA without a commercial pilot's 

license, under the conditions set forth herein. 

The risks associated with the operation of Air Support Photographic's UA (given its 

size, speed, operational capabilities, and lack of combustible fuel) are so diminished from the 

level of risk associated with private pilot operations or commercial operations contemplated 

by Part 61 with conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft), that allowing operations of 

the UAs as set forth above meets or exceeds the present level of safety provided under 14 

C.P.R.§ 61.113(a) & (b) and does not rise to the level of requiring a commercial pilot to 

operate the aircraft under §61.133(a). 

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because 

the UAs will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the 

equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the PILOT operating the aircraft 

to have a private pilot's license rather than a commercial pilot's license to operate these small 

UA. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the UA is remotely 

controlled with no living thing on board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, 

and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance. The level of safety provided by Air 

Support Photographic exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial 

pilot's certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of 

the UA are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations 

contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the UAs as requested with 

a private pilot as the PILOT exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.P.R. 

§61.113 (a) & (b). 

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14 C.F.R. §91.7(A): CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS 

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in 

airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, 

should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining 

airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements for maintenance and use of 

safety check lists prior to each flight. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (B) (2): CIVIL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL IN THE AIRCRAFT 

Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: 

No person may operate a U.S. registered civil aircraft ... 

(2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this 

chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or 

Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any 

combination thereof. 

The UA, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight 

manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no 

room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. 

The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping at the ground control 

point where the pilot flying the UAs will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued 

the following exemptions to this regulation: Please see FAA Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 

8738,9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602,32827, and 10700. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: PREFLIGHT ACTION 

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

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

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

The PILOT will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, 

landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight. 

14 C.F.R. §91.109: FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 

Section 91.109 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned 

free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning 

dual controls. 

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UAs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual 

controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates 

with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight 

training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight 

instruction in experimental aircraft. Please see FAA Exemption Nos. 5778K & 9862A. The 

equivalent level of safety is provided as neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the 

aircraft and by the size and speed of the aircraft. 

14 C.F.R. §91.119: MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES 

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 

91.119(d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided 

the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for 

helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for UAs that are a helicopter and the exemption 

requests authority to operate at altitudes up to three hundred (300) feet AGL, an exemption 

may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited 

conditions, the UA will never operate at higher than three hundred (300) feet AGL. It will 

however be operated in a restricted area with security perimeter, where buildings and people 

will not be exposed to operations without their pre-obtained consent. 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, and speed of 

the UAs as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the 

permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the 

property owner(s),or their authorized representative(s), all affected individuals will be aware 

of the planned flight operations. When one compares the flight operations proposed herein 

with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far in excess of the less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 

Kg) and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these proposed operations is far 

less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below five 

hundred (500) feet AGL. In addition, the low- altitude operations of the UAs will ensure 

separation between these small UAs operations and the operations of conventional aircraft 

that must comply with Section 91.119. 

14 C.F.R. §91.121 ALTIMETER SETTINGS 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude 

by reference to an altimeter that is set " ... to the elevation of the departure airport or an 

appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." As the UA may not have a 

barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, confirming the altitude of the 

launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

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14 C.F.R. § 91.151(A): FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR FLIGHT IN VFR 

CONDITIONS 

Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane 

under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is 

enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed 

- (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that 

for at least 45 minutes." 

Air Support Photographic believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by 

limiting flights to fifteen (15) minutes or thirty percent (30%) of battery power whichever 

happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the UAs to their planned 

landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. 

Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 

5745, 10673, and 10808. 

14 C.F .R. §91.203 (A) AND (B): CARRYING CIVIL AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION 

AND REGISTRATION 

The regulation provides in pertinent part: 

(a) Except as provided in§ 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has 

within it the following: 

(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate .... 

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required 

by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under 

§91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to 

passengers or crew. 

The UAs fully loaded weight is no greater than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) and is 

operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification 

and registration documents or to display them on the UA. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the 

ground control point where the pilot flying the UA will have immediate access to them to the 

extent they are applicable to the UA. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this 

regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565,9665, 

9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700. 

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14 C.F.R. §91.405 (A); 407 (A) (1); 409 (A) (2); 417(A) & (B): MAINTENANCE 

INSPECTIONS 

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft 

inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, 

except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed 

in part 43 of this chapter ... ," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance 

with Part 43. 

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness 

certificate, these sections will not apply to Air Support Photographic. Maintenance will be 

accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small UAs are very limited in size 

and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. 

If mechanical issues arise the UAs may land immediately and will be operating from no 

higher than three hundred (300) feet AGL. The operator will ensure that the UAs are in 

working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any 

maintenance performed. 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. 

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Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in 

the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: 

Air Support Photographic seeks an exemption from the following rules: 

14 C.P.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.P.R.§§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 

91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 

(a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate 

commercially a small unmanned vehicle weighing less than fifty-five (55) pounds (25 

Kg) in its operations. 

Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of UAs in the purposes 

outlined above (or similar operations) will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional 

aerial videography and photography operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate at 

extremely low altitudes just feet from the object being photographed and often in extreme 

proximity to people and structures; and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh 

in the neighborhood of four thousand (4,000) pounds, carrying large amounts of jet A or 

other fuel (one hundred and forty (140) gallons for jet helicopters). Such aircraft must fly to 

and from the site's location. In contrast, a UA weighing less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 

Kg) pounds and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced 

mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. 

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The UA is carried to the site of the purposes outlined above (or similar operations) 

and not flown to the site. The UA will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not 

expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights. 

The operation of small UAs, weighing less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg), conducted in 

the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the 

grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exempting Air Support Photographic 

from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight 

aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment and, as a 

result, are far safer than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating 

in close proximity to the ground and people. 

PRIVACY 

All flights will occur over private, controlled or approved property with the property 

owner's, or their authorized representative, prior consent and knowledge. The aerial 

videography and photography will be of structures and property whose owner, or authorized 

representative, has consented to the aerial videography and photography or otherwise have 

agreed to be in the area where aerial videography and photography will take place. The grant 

of this exemption request will provide improved safety in all operations. 

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012 - size, 

weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation 

within visual line of sight and national security- provide more than adequate justification for 

the granting of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of Air Support 

Photographic's UA. 

SUMMARY OF AIR SUPPORT PHOTOGRAPHIC'S REQUEST FOR AN FAA 

EXEMPTION 

1. Air Support Photographic's UA must weigh less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg), 

including energy source(s) and equipment. Operations authorized by the grant of an 

exemption are limited to the following aircraft: Air Support Photographic's UA aircraft 

variant, bearing serial #P76DCF27011068 onward as additional UAs are utilized by Air 

Support Photographic provided the additional UAs are of the same or similar specifications 

as the UA bearing serial# P76DCF27011068. Any proposed operations of any other aircraft 

will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 

2. Air Support Photographic's UAs may not be flown at a ground speed exceeding thirty 

(30) knots. 

3. Air Support Photographic's flights must be operated at an altitude of no more than 

three hundred (300) feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures. All 

altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 

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4. Air Support Photographic's UAs must be operated within the VLOS of the PILOT at 

all times. This requires the PILOT to be able to use human vision unaided by any device 

other than corrective lenses. 

5. All Air Support Photographic operations must utilize aVO. The VO may be used to 

satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PILOT always maintains VLOS capability. The 

VO and PILOT must be able to communicate verbally at all times. 

6. Prior to each flight the PILOT must inspect the UA to ensure it is in a condition for 

safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UA, the 

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

the UA is found to be in a condition for safe flight. A Ground Control Station, if utilized, 

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

properly documented in the aircraft records. 

7. Any UA that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UA's operation 

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

functional test flight. The PILOT who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry 

in the UA's aircraft records of the flight. 

8. Air Support Photographic must follow the manufacturer's UA aircraft/component, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. When 

unavailable, aircraft maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and 

inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified. At a minimum, 

requirements for the following may be included in protocols and controls to be established by 

Air Support Photographic: 

a. Actuators/Servos; 

b. Transmission (single rotor); 

c. Power plant (motors); 

d. Propellers; 

e. Electronic speed controller; 

f. Batteries; 

g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor); 

h. Remote command and control; 

1. Ground control station (if used); and 

J. Any other components as determined by Air Support Photographic. 

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10. Prior to operations conducted for the purposes outlined above (or similar operations), 

the PILOT must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 

61.51(b), a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of total time as a UA rotorcraft pilot (single 

blade or multi-rotor) and at least ten (1 0) hours logged as a UA pilot with multi-rotor UA 

which is similar to the UA to be utilized pursuant to this exemption. Prior documented flight 

experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this 

requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights must be conducted under 

an exemption to accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. During training, 

proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are 

considered nonparticipants, and the PILOT must operate the UA with appropriate distance 

from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

11. Prior to operations conducted for the purposes outlined above (or similar operations), 

the PILOT must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 

61.51(b), a minimum of five (5) hours as a UA pilot operating the make and model of UAs to 

be utilized for operations under the exemption and three (3) take-offs and three (3) landings 

in the preceding ninety (90) days. Training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off 

and landing currency flights can be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish 

the required flight time and ninety (90) day currency. During training, proficiency, 

experience-building, and take-off and landing currency flights all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PILOT must operate the UA with 

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

12. Air Support Photographic shall not permit the PILOT to operate the UAS for the 

purpose of aerial videography or photography (or similar operations), unless the PILOT has 

demonstrated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), the ability to safely 

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

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate 

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

13. The UA may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and 

consenting personnel and persons, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property 

on the surface in the event of a UA's failure or an emergency. 

14. At all times, those persons must be essential to the purposes outlined above (or 

similar operations). Because these procedures are specific to participating persons, no further 

FSDO or aviation safety inspector approval is necessary for reductions to the distances 

specified in Air Support Photographic's manuals. 

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15. Air Support Photographic's flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from 

all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: 

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

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

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

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

UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; 

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

owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and 

the PILOT has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those 

objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PILOT, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not 

present an undue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a). 

16. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered. 

17. The UAs must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 

18. Each UA operation must be completed within fifteen (15) minutes flight time or with 

thirty percent (30%) battery power remaining, whichever occurs first. 

19. Air Support Photographic must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued 

Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this 

grant of exemption. This COA will also require Air Support Photographic to request a Notice 

to Airman (NOT AM) not more than seventy-two (72) hours in advance, but not less than 

forty- eight (48) hours prior to the operation. 

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

number, registered in accordance with 14 CPR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) 

markings in accordance with 14 CPR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as 

practicable. 

21. Air Support Photographic has developed procedures to document and maintain a 

record of the UA' s maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of 

replacement/overhaul component parts, and the total time in service of the UAs. 

22. Each UA operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety 

Bulletins. 

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23. The preflight inspection section in Air Support Photographic's Confidential Protocols 

and Controls Exhibit includes the following requirement: The preflight inspection must 

account for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not covered in 

the relevant preflight inspection. 

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

control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or 

other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 

25. The documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PILOT at the Ground Control Station, if utilized, of the UA at any time the UA is operating. 

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

official upon request. 

26. Air Support Photographic's UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all 

other manned operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultra-light 

vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.). 

27. Air Support Photographic's UA operations may not be conducted during night, as 

defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological 

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

28. Air Support Photographic's UA may not be operated by the PILOT from any moving 

device or vehicle. 

29. Air Support Photographic's UA may not be operated less than five-hundred (500) feet 

below or less than two-thousand (2,000) feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is 

less than three (3) statute miles from the PILOT. 

30. Air Support Photographic's UA may not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without 

written approval from the FAA. The UA may not operate within five (5) nautical miles of the 

geographic center of a non-towered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published 

aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained, 

and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as required by the Air Support 

Photographic's COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made 

available to the Administrator upon request. 

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

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

FAA's UA Integration Office (AFS-80) within twenty-four (24) hours. Accidents must be 

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

the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

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32. Air Support Photographic's UA, the UA's PILOT, and the UA's operations must 

comply with all applicable parts of 14 CPR including, but not limited to, parts 45,47, 61, and 

91. 

As mentioned above, the FAA has already granted a previous exemption which is 

essentially identical to the exemption being sought by Air Support Photographic in this 

petition for an exemption. Please see FAA Exemption No. 11138. 

Perhaps noteworthy, this petitioner recently attended (and provided videography 

services for) all sessions of the NASA-Ames sponsored UTM Convention at Moffett Field, 

Mountain View, California. This provides an additional level of understanding and respect 

for the FAA's provisions, and an additional assurance that all provisions will be complied 

with. 

Therefore, Air Support Photographic respectfully requests the FAA grant an 

exemption pursuant to its application as outlined above. 

Sincerely, 

Jeffrey R. Byler 

Owner/Manager 

Air Support Photographic 

1700 Airline Highway, #405, Hollister, CA 95023 

(831) 245-5715 

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Using this manual 

0 Warning & Important ;\j: Hints and Tips ~ Reference 

Read the following documents before using the Phantorn 3 Professional: 

1. In the Box 

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

We recornrnend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantorn 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for rnore detailed information. 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantorn 3 Professional 

safely: 

http://www.dji.corn/product/phantorn-3/video 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Read Before the First Flight 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Preparing the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 8 

Remote Controller Diagram 8 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 11 

Flight Mode 11 

Flight Status Indicator 11 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 

Smart RTH 12 

Low Battery RTH 13 

Failsafe RTH 14 

Vision Positioning System 14 

Flight Recorder 16 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 23 

Using the Remote Controller 23 

Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking the Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 
Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJIPilotApp 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

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Appendix 

Specifications 54 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 56 

FCC Compliance 57 
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The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the 

Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI 

Lightbridge. 

DJIIntelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is 

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Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

Attaching the Propellers: 

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place. 

& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the 

remote controller using a USB cable. 

3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

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[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED Indicator 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera 

(7] Camera Status Indicator 

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Aircraft Status Indicator 

[10] Intelligent Flight Battery 

[11] Vision Positioning Sensors 

[12] Antennas 

[13] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

[14] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[15] Link Button 

[1] Antennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller . 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls the orientation and 

movement of the aircraft. 

[4] Return Horne (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

initiate Return to Home (RTH). 
[5] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller. 

[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status. 

[7] Power Button 

Used to turn the remote controller on and off. 

[8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTHstatus. 

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilotapp.) 

[1 0] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilotapp.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press. 

[12] Flight Mode Switch 

Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and 

F-mode. 

[13] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[17] C1 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

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Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

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The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your 

aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air 

braking feature. 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: 

P-rnode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states 

of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal 

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses 

its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and 

the Horne Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

~10 Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs 

are shown in the figure below: 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Front LED 

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators: 
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Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Safe to Fly (P-mode \f'lith Vision Positioning but 

without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Low Ba,ttefy WarMing 

Critical Battery Warning 

lf\,1tJ Errpr 

Critical Error 

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point There are 

three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes 

these three scenarios in detaiL 

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If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point 

is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( nll ). The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded. 

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or 

tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point You may use 

the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart 

RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH 

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 
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The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds 

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from 

the Home Point. 

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough 

to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's 

orientation during the landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below: 

Cri1ical Low r>at1erv levei 

warning(Recl) · 

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Estimated 

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based on current 

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indicator blinks 

RED slowly. 

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aircraft return to the Home 

point and land automatically, 

or "Cancel" to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, 

the aircraft will automatically 

go home and land after 10 

seconds. Remote controller 

will sound an alarm. 

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:CJ: • When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, 

you rnay push the throttle upward to rnake the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an 

opportunity to navigate to a rnore appropriate landing location. 

• The colored zones and rnarkers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the est';rnated 

remaining flight tirne. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status. 

If the Horne Point was successfully recorded and the cornpass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will 

be automatically activated if the rernote controller signal is lost for rnore than three seconds. The Returnto-Horne process rnay be interrupted and the operator rnay regain control of the aircraft if the rernote 

controller signal connection is re-established. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record HomePoint· 2 Confirming Home Point 

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& • Aircraft cannot return to the Horne Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ~.ull] displays grey) or 

unavailable. 

• Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

rneters (65 feet) radius of the Horne Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and irnrnediately return to 

the Horne Point if you rnove the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 rneters (65 feet) altitudes 

or beyond during Failsafe. 

• The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it ·,s important to set a 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Carnera" and 

select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe rnode" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However 

the user can press Srnart RTH button to regain control to cancel the ascending. 

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely 

and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the 

Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two 

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera. 
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Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No 

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS 

is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. 

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2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work 

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will 

hover in place. 

& The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is 

flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in 

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither 

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the 

following situations: 

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). 

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds( over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects . 

• Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. 

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design). 

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 
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& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers. 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

& • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved 

byDJI. 

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Intelligent Fl!gt1t Battery 

The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

"Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information. 

Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1 . Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of 

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 

65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between ooc (32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 
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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected. 

11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 

12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 

13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller. 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

Turning ON/OFF 

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Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The 

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The 

battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature ( < ooq environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature(< -10°C) environments. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -10°C and 5°C. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 

6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating 

range (0°C - 40°C ). 

& In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See 

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The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

ffi : LED is on. ij: LED is flashing. 

0 : LED is off. 

~ 87.5%-100% 

.·7!5%~87.5% 

rn 0 B 62.5%-75% 

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0 ru 0 37.5%-50% 

0 :@ 0 25%,-37.5% 

0 0 0 12.5%-25% 

m 0 0 0%,-12.5% 

0 0 0 =0% 

Battery life 

Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must 

be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 

~ 0 90%-100% 

~· ~ m BO'Yoo-90% 

~ ~ ~ 0 70%-80% 

0 ~· ~ ' D. 60%-70% 

~ ~ ~ 0 50%-60% 

0 .m 0 0 40%-50% 

0 0 0 0 30%-40% 

m 0 0 0 20%c-30% 

0 0 0 0 below20% 

& When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

ECJ For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (1 00-240 V 50/60 Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to roorn temperature 

before storing it for an extended period . 

.& • We do not recornrnend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and rernote controller with the 

standard charger at the sarne tirne, otherwise the charger rnay overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it frorn the Phantorn 3 Professional. 

Never insert or rernove a battery when it is turned on. 

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:~ 0 0 0 0%-25% 

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Battery Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection rnechanisrns and corresponding LED patterns. 

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0 0 LED2 .blinks three tirnes per 

0 0 ]]) 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

0 0 jJ 0 LE03 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

0 0 0 ]]) LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

0 0 0 !Jll LED4 blinks three tirnes per second Charging temperature is too high 
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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the 

Intelligent Flight Battery frorn the charger and plug it back in to resurne charging. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a roorn temperature error; the charger will resurne 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

& DJI does not take any responsibility for darnage caused by third-party chargers. 

;\/: How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantorn 3 Professional's Battery Cornpartrnent 

and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no 

longer be turned on. Launch the OJI Pilot app to check battery levels. 

Rapid : Fly the Phantorn 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on. 
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of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 
Remote Controller 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft 

remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control 

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. 

The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. 

= ~ • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

• Mode 1 : The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a 

capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow 

the steps below to turn on your remote controller: 

1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will 

display the current battery level. 

2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 

3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

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Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of 

the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4] Video Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

[5] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 
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Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 

8.emote ¢ontr611er' ..... (Mode.2) 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircratts elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will hover in place. 

I The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will maintain its current orientation. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30°) and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircratts left and right pitch. 

Push lett to fly left and right to fly right. The 

Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the 

stick is centered. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

. downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

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Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can 

improve the controlling accuracy. 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode. 

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P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different 

versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on 

GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller 

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-rnode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI Pilot 

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". 

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Horne (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH 

Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the 

last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that 

is depicted in the image below: 

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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft. 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The 

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information 

about these indicators. 

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& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the OJI Pilot app. 

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on fil' 11 ;1/ and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

< RC Control Sett1ng X 

RC Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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emitted. 

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5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button 

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote 

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

Link Button 

& • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the 

same aircraft. 

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The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record 

the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and 

time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile 

device via the OJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO 

card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to 

their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. Gl 

0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on. 

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Carnera Data Port to download 

photos and videos to your computer. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos 

through the OJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

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The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, 

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120° range. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera 

settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

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constant at all times. 

FPVMode 

The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

~ • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal 

at all times. 

• Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

CD through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part® , then lock them together 

as shown®. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 

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The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this 

app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, 

and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with 

others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also 

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

'\!: The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher 

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE 

setting page. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~~ull: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

~ CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

llliiB~I.lli: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

~o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

lil',11ll: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

[!j[]",1111: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

Iff 1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

:: : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route display. 

[10] Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

I!(J : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of 

the videos, image size and so on. 
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Shutter 

8: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

Record 

: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

[EJ : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured. 

Camera Settings 

~;:: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

[11] Vision Positioning 

~: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

[12] Flight Telemetry 

The Vision Posttioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

[14] Dynamic Home Point 

• : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to 

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[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

~ : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. 

[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

.±f..i.: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17] Livestream 

(:}) : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on You Tube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back 

~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

"Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery". 
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This section describes safe flight 

practices and flight restrictions. 
Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open 

area. 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s , 

snow, rain and fog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 

3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

:::!J level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

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All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and 

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, 

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manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your 

Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below: 

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range automatically. 

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back 

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the OJ! official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive 

institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. 

Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is 

limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile 

(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear 

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( 1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

No-fly zone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warning zone 

(2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 

miles (100 rn) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. 

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Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft 

will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. 

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If the aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. 

altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a 

zone restricted zone. Maximum flight appropriate altitude and hover 

15 feet below the altitude limit. altitude is restricted to between 

20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be a warning . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

~ 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. 

~ • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly 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 blinking red. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The DJ I Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive 

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

metal structures 

• Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red. 

& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your 

aircraft to a different location and try again. 

:\): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When to Recalibrate 

1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 

3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap".±", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground. 

& Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature. 
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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping ".;!;,", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks 

simultaneously. 

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Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down<D, then conduct the same 

CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three 

seconds. 

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&:, Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 

2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 

6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 

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~ • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app. 

3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 

5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable. 
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What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? 

The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the 

camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models 

shoot 12 megapixel photos. 

The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 

57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which 

allows for shorter charging times. 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or 

modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. 

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? 

While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one 

unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that ~ 

you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. 0 

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you 

choose through the DJI Pilot app. Refer to the manual for more information. 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 

series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI 

Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The DJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. 

The following devices are recommended: 

iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 

+ Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is 

optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus 

Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? 

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the 

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI Pilot app. This is only 

recommended for advanced users. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. 

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong? 

This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few 

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or 

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

time. 

What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? 

This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes: 

P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the 

barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS 

signal is available. 

F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC 

section in the Appendix of the User Manual. 

By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other 

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? 

Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight 

Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

How can I restore a video file if the power is turned off during recording? 

Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored. 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? 

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy 

tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not 

been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? 

Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the 

ground. 

Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it? 

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new 

battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. 

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? 

No, it cannot. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

occurs and the OJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error, calibration required 

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended 

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. 

• Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode 

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will 

automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed. 

How to troubleshoot aircraft initialization error? 

If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized: 

• The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the 

flat surface. 

• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". 

• No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal. 
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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions 

listed below: 

• Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the 

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. 

• Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the 

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to OJ I 

for repairing. 

• Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the 

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. 

• Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft 

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not 

attempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario. 
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Battery 

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Transmitter Power(EIRP) 

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2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

·2qoom (Ootdoo;Artd .l1~ .~st\y~ted) 

USB 

6000 mAh LiPo 28 

Tablets.~tJc:l sm~rtphones 

FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

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Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

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:(q) · · · ···Green Flashes Slowly 

:~x2 ·····:Green FlashesTwice 

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t!{J:······ Fast Yellow Flashing 

{~F' ···Slow Red Flashing 

:\!'i)··· ···Fast Red Flashing 

:jfJf; · · · · · · Red Flashing Alternatively 

:@.--Solid Red 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

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IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working 

modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, 

therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

C()Urse Lock(CL) · 

Home Lock (HL)* 

'The nose directidl); at the tif1le thatCL is set, wi!Lremainthe folvVard directio[i 

regardless of howthe:arientation .and position otthe aircraft;ahanges. This will 

. remain fixed until yotl reset it or exit CL mode: . . . .. . • 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward 

controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. 

PoinfQfihterest. 'Ret;ord a point of interest (POl), The aircraft can then circle' 

·. a.rol)nd the:Pdlanc:l'tb~ n~se ,¥>:ill ~~yv~ys:p~in!s toWard' the' POl. 

:\;i: *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

IOC Requirements 

IOC is only available under the following conditions: 

Course Lock No None None 

HoiTleLoc;k Yes ~.11 Aircraft < >1om , Home Point 

POl Yes ~.n· Aircraft E sm-soom, Point of Interest 

Using IOC 

Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select 

the desired IOC mode. 
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FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio!TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le present areil est conforrne aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, rnilrne si le brouillage est 
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

KCC Warning Message 

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