May 15, 2015

Exemption No. 11606

Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–0510

Mr. Brian Shannon

Aerial Appeal

5114 Grand Phillips Lane

Katy, TX 77450

Dear Mr. Shannon:

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

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

including the date it ends.

By letter dated February 26, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

on behalf of Aerial Appeal (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an exemption. The 

petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial filming 

and photography for coverage of events, enhanced real estate listings, and structural 

inspections.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

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

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

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

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner are the DJI F550, DJI Phantom 2, DJI S800 EVO, and 

DJI Inspire.
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In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in 

reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited 

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

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

finds that relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, 

Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing 

requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection. The FAA has issued grants of 

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

In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 

11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see

Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned 

aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or 

crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in 

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

by this exemption is in the public interest.

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

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

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

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

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

 A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

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

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

delegated to me by the Administrator, Aerial Appeal is granted an exemption from 14 CFR 

§§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 

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

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

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

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, Aerial Appeal is hereafter referred to as the operator.
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Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI F550, DJI 

Phantom 2, DJI S800 EVO, and DJI Inspire when weighing less than 55 pounds 

including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new 

petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are 

not permitted. 

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

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine 

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

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the 

aircraft manufacturer.

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

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

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

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or 

U.S. driver’s license.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

required of the VO.

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

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

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

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

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

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

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

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

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

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 
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documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The 

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

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

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

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

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

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all 

potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the 

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

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

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

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

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

aircraft components.

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

safety bulletins.

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

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

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

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

Government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

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

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

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

operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

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

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 
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14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs 

(training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to 

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

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

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

training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current 

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

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

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

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

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

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

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

pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

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

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

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

intended operation and to operate after that for at least 5 minutes or with the reserve 

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

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

operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 

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

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

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

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

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

be as large as practicable.
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23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and 

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

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

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

official upon request.

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

activities at all times. 

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

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

persons, vessels, 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 in a manner ensuring the safety 

of nonparticipating persons; and

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

for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

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

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

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

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

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

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

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

If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and 

television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

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

as documented in this grant of exemption.
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30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this 

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

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day 

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

must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

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

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of 

the UAS;

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

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

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

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

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

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

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

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

essential to accomplish the operation.

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

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

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

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

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

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

This exemption terminates on May 31, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service
Appendix D

DJI S800 EVO

Operator Manual
Spreading Wings S800 EVO

User Manual

V 1.10 

February 07, 2014 Revision 

www.dji.com 
Disclaimer 

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please regularly visit the S800 EVO web page at www.dji.com, which is 

updated regularly. Product information, technical updates and manual corrections will be available on this web page. 

Due to unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained in the manual is subject to change 

without notice.

Read this disclaimer carefully before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer 

and signify that you have read them fully. Please strictly follow the manual to assemble and use the product. The 

manufacturer and seller assume no liability for any resulting damage or injury arising from the operation or use of 

this product.

DJI is registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are 

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted 

by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form 

without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to 

the use of the product or information contained herein.
Profile 

S800 EVO is a multi-rotor designed for aerial photograph which integrates reinforced mechanical structures, 

stabilized dynamical system and high-efficiency power supply. Integrated designs make assembly and configuration 

become especially easy and fast; retractable landing gear, foldable propellers and collapsible GPS Mount are 

conveniently portable for optimal user experiences. Retractable landing gears and vibration dampers coordinate to 

create omnidirectional aerial view and high quality photograph. Combined with professional DJI multi-rotor 

autopilot system S800 EVO will achieve hovering, cruising and other steady flight elements, which can be applied 

for aerial photography and other aero-modeling activities.

460mm(Length)

425mm(Width) 320mm(Heigth)

155mm (Top Width)

350mm(Length) 240mm(Diameter)
Contents 

Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Profile....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Contents..................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Product Usage Cautions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

In The Box............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Tools Needed........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Center Frame Wiring ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Attach Electric Equipment to Center Frame............................................................................................................................................. 8

Mount Frame Arms............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Mount Landing Gear..........................................................................................................................................................................................12

1 Assembly & Connection.......................................................................................................................................................................12

2 Travel Calibration..................................................................................................................................................................................13

3 Transmitter Setting...............................................................................................................................................................................14

4 Usage.........................................................................................................................................................................................................14

5 Mount Battery Bracket........................................................................................................................................................................16

Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Install the IMU Mount (Optional) ..................................................................................................................................................................18

Appendix................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

ESC Sound...................................................................................................................................................................................................19

ESC LED.......................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20

FAQ (Trouble Shooting)...................................................................................................................................................................................21

Solder ESC...................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Assemble the Vibration Absorber of Motors..................................................................................................................................21

Spare Parts Listing.............................................................................................................................................................................................22
Product Usage Cautions 

When flying, the fast rotating propellers may cause serious damage(s) and injuries. Therefore, please fly with a high 

safety in mind at all time. 

 

Assembly Cautions

(1) Mount the GPS Module with a bracket, to avoid interference with the power board of center frame.

(2) For IMU mounting, make sure the arrow direction marking on the IMU is pointing to the aircraft nose.

(3) The receiver is strongly recommended to be attached under the bottom board of center frame, and the 

head of antenna is downward without any obstacle. Otherwise the aircraft may be out of control, since 

the wireless signal may be lost.

(4) Mount the arms correctly. 

a) Center frame Arm

b) Center frame Arm

(5) For removing screws in the bottom board, please proceed with cautious, avoiding damages. Do not 

remove any other screws fixed with glue. 

(6) Notice matching the indications is very important, please pay attention to them.

Flight Cautions

(1) With DJI WKM autopilot system, make sure the output signal of WKM F1~F2 and M1~M6 are all normal, 

to avoid serious damages and injuries.

(2) Keep flying the multi-rotor a distance from people, building, high-voltage lines, tall trees, water, etc.

(3) Make sure to use 6S LiPo battery for power supply.

(4) Do not get close to or touch the working motors and propellers, which will cause serious injury.

(5) Do not over load the multi-rotor.

(6) Make sure the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flying.

(7) Make sure all parts of product are in good condition before each flight. Do not fly with wore or broken 

parts.

(8) Strongly recommend you to use DJI parts as much as possible.

Others 

(1) If you have any problem you cannot solve, please contact your dealer or DJI customer service.

 

 

 
In The Box 

Center Frame×1 Frame Arm×6 

 

 

Retracting Mechanism×2 Landing Gear Support Tube ×2

Base Pipe×2 H Frame Connection Pipe×1、Spring×2 

 

Package of 3-PIN Servo Cable ×1 Silicone Rubber Damper ×4 

 

Package of Battery Tray×1 Package of IMU Mount×1 

GPS Fixed Seat×1 

Screw Package for Frame×1 

Screw Package for Landing Gear×1 

 

Out of The Box Guidance ×2 

Tools Needed 

2.0mm Hex Wrench, 2.5mm Hex Wrench For mounting screws.

Thread Locker For fastening screws.

Nylon Cable Tie 

Scissors For binding devices and wires.

Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape For fixing receiver, controller and other modules.
Center Frame Wiring 

The top board is a power distribution board, and the bottom board is for loading autopilot system components.

Top Board

Bottom Board Buckle

Slot

M 2 M 1

M3 M4

M6 M5

BATT

PM G MI BAL

IMU Front

Aircraft Nose

To Battery

To PMU

XT60 Male

XT60 Female

XT60 Female M1

To Gimbal M

M

2

M

3

M

4

M

5

6

Motor clock-wise ESC signal outlet To main controller

Mark

IMU mount position

Circuit line Parallel Circuit

Motor number Mark

Motor counter clock-wise

Mark

Top Board

Notes: 

(1) For IMU mounting, make sure the arrow direction marking on the IMU is pointing to the aircraft nose.

(2) Connect the 3-pin connectors (M1~M6) of servo cable from WKM M.C. to ESC signal socket (M1~M6) on 

center frame markings accordingly.

(WKM M.C. M1 ESC signal socket M1, ...... , WKM M.C. M6 ESC signal socket M6)

Tips: 

(1) The main battery power leads, gimbal and PMU leads are on the bottom surface of the top board. 

(2) Markings and stand for the propeller rotation direction. means clock-wise, and means 

counter clock-wise.

(3) If other lead connector is required, please cut the original connector and solder on the new one. (But NOT

Recommend.)
Attach Electric Equipment to Center Frame 

1. (Fig.1)Remove the screws in the bottom board.

2. (Fig.2)Attach the IMU module into IMU position in the center frame. Ensure the IMU casing is out of 

touching the top board edge, as vibration can cause IMU mal-function.

3. (Fig.2)Please attach DJI Autopilot System parts onto the bottom board (not including GPS modules.

4. (Fig.2)Connect the Autopilot System and receiver. Please refer to DJI WKM User Manual for details.

5. (Fig.3)Please fix all the screws to bottom board, and use adequate thread locker.

6. (Fig.4)Attach the GPS Fixed Seat to the top board (near to the M3), then mount the GPS Module to the 

GPS Fixed Seat with a bracket.

7. Configure Autopilot System. Please refer to DJI WKM User Manual.

Note: 

(1) Make sure to mount the IMU module at the IMU position first, and the mount orientation is correct.

(2) Mount the GPS with a bracket, to avoid interference from center frame power board.

(3) Make sure the USB port of the M.C. is pointing outwards for easy access.

(4) Please wire neatly. Make sure the wires will not be cut by the edge of frames. 

(5) Install the screws with appropriate strength to prevent damage threads.

(6) Watch out clamping fingers when folding the GPS Bracket.

 

To GIMBAL Lead

To the CAN Port of GPS/Compass Module

You can attach the LED Module to the support tube. Note: Risk of wire cut off by the Retracting Mechanism. GPS/Compass Module

Micro-USB Port faces outwards for connection convenience

Receiver (D-BUS) You can wire the LED through the bottom board

To PM Lead

Fig.1 Remove the screws Fig.2 Attach the Autopilot System
Fig.3 Fix the screws 

Note: for DJI A2 user, please use the component in red; for WKM user, it is not required.

 Fig.4 Mount the GPS Fixed Seat and GPS module

Mind You Fingers 

Fig.5 Note of folding the GPS Bracket
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Mount Frame Arms 

Step 1 Step 2 

Motor rotation direction Clock-wise Counter clock-wise Motor

ESC

LED

Copper contacts Screw Propeller

Cover

 

(1)

 

Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 

(2)

35o

Horizontal Vertical

Horizontal Step1: Check the arms.

(1) Make sure the copper contacts are in good condition without bend or severe wear.

(2) Make sure the propellers are without crack, and screws in propeller cover tight.

(3) Make sure the motors are mounted firmly, and rotate freely.

(4) We recommend you to mount the arms with red propeller cover to M1 and M2 to indicate the nose 

of aircraft.

(5) Distinguish the marks and on the arms.

Arm Center frame

Arm Center frame

Step2: Insert the frame arm into center frame vertically.

Step3: Slowly rotate the frame arm upward until positioned completely.

Step4: Press down the buckle to lock the arm. Make sure the arm does not move. 

Step5: Make sure the buckle is pressed down correctly, about 35o under normal circumstances.

Notes: 

(1) Please add some lubricant at the position (1) if it is hard to press down the buckle.

(2) Slowly rotate the frame arm to prevent from breaking the copper contacts. 
(3) Please refer to (2) to make sure the arm is perfectly positioned. 

(4) Make sure to use appropriate strength to press down the buckle correctly.

(5) Do not hot plug arms. 

Tips: 

(1) LED is on after motor start.

Step 6 Double Check

Arms12are aircraft nose, arms45 are aircraft tail. See from top, motors on arms135 rotate counter 

clockwise; motors on arms246 rotate clockwise.

Aircraft Nose 1

2 3

4

5 6 
Mount Landing Gear 

By using a 2-position switch of R/C transmitter, you can control the landing gear to retract remotely.

1 Assembly & Connection 

The part with the control board attached is defined as left, and the other part is right. Make sure to make a 

distinction between the left and the right servos.

R

I N L

Control Board

Servo

Arm

Center Line

Servo

Servo Arm Installation 

Finished

Servo Assembly

Right art of the

anding ear

 P

L G

Right S Left Servo ervo

Left Servo

Right Servo

SET Button

LED

Receiver Channel

A D ircraft ose N irection

Left art of

the

 P

L G anding ear

DANGER!!!

DO NOT TOUCH !

step1: Servo Installation (If the servos have already been installed, please skip this step.)

1. (Shown in the Fig) Define and mark the two HS-7954SH servos from Hitec as left servo and right servo.

2. Connect the left servo to the [L] port on the control board, and the right servo to the [R] port.

3. Keep pressing the SET button with aid of a small tool, and then power on. You will see the yellow LED 

beside SET button flashes quickly, and then wait until the servos have finished their position initialization.

4. Make sure the servo arm is parallel to the servo’s center line.

5. Power off, assemble the left and right servos to the left and the right parts of the landing gear.

Tips: If you use your own servos, it is recommended to use the dedicated programmer from Hitec to enlarge the 

servo travel from 120° to 150°, and then install servos by the above steps. Servos from DJI have been enlarged 

servo travel. 

step2: Mechanical Assembly
1. Assemble the left and right parts respectively, and then fix the screws at the joints with appropriate 

thread locker.

2. Connect the left and right parts with connecting rod.

3. For safety reasons, make sure to connect the springs to both parts. 

step3: Electrical Connections 

1. Plug the cables from the servos into the correct ports on the control board. Make sure the right servo is 

connected to the [R] port, and the left servo to the [L] port.

2. Connect the required 2-position switch of R/C receiver to the [IN] port.

2 Travel Calibration 

If the Landing Gear you got has been installed with the servos, please skip this step. Otherwise, calibrate the system 

using the following procedures.

1. For safety reasons, please keep your hands away from any link mechanism to avoid injury.

2. Make sure the [R], [L] and [IN] connections are correct and firmly connected.

3. Hang the Landing Gear in the air during calibration, as the landing gear will move.

4. Keep pressing the SET button using a small tool and power on. You can see the LED flashes YELLOW 

quickly, and then press the SET button once again. The system begins auto calibration with the indication 

of the LED flashing YELLOW slowly. DO NOT obstruct any moving part during auto calibration.

5. The left-part is calibrated, the left link mechanism first moves up then moves down automatically. Then 

the right-part is calibrated, the right link mechanism first moves up then moves down automatically.

6. After calibration, both left and right parts are in the [Lower] position, and the LED is solid GREEN on. 

Then the landing gear will work normally.

Notes: 

(1) If the LED is solid YELLOW on during calibrating, it means that there is something wrong with the 

calibration, please re-do the Servo Installation of the Assembly & Connection section, since the servo arm 

might be installed with a wrong angle.

(2) Please avoid any obstruction during calibrating. If the landing gear is blocked from moving, please 

recalibrate the landing gear by the above steps.

(3) If the [R] and [L] servo cables are reversed, the travel will not be measured correctly. Please connect 

correctly and recalibrate the landing gear using the above steps.
3 Transmitter Setting 

Select a 2-position switch (default setting is OK) of

Transmitter as the control input of the landing gear, and 

then make sure the corresponding port of receiver is 

connected to the [IN] port on control board.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

4 Usage 

The landing gear can be used by following the steps below after assembly & connection.

1. Make sure the transmitter & receiver batteries are fully charged.

2. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position, and then turn on the transmitter.

3. Make sure the [R], [L] and [IN] connections are correct and firmly connected.

4. Make sure the Landing Gear is at the [Lower] position, and then power on the system. If the green LED is 

solid on, then this is a normal start. If the LED flashes GREEN slowly, please re-calibrate the system 

according to the procedure of Travel Calibration.

5. Make sure to toggle the switch to the [Retracted] position ONLY AFTER you takeoff the aircraft.

6. When the aircraft is landing, please toggle the switch to the [Lower] position for a safe landing.

Retracted:Toggle the switch to 

this position to retract the 

landing gear (Fig.1)

Lower:Toggle the switch to this 

position to lower the landing 

gear (Fig. 2)

Tips: 

(1) If the switch of Transmitter has FailSafe function, 

set the FailSafe value to the [Lower] position, so 

that the landing gear will be in [Lower] status when 

the receiver enters FailSafe mode, to land the 

aircraft safely.

(2) To avoid false switch triggering, you can use the 

slide lever or other trim as the landing gear’s 

control switch.
Tips 

(1) The system will turn off the servo power temporarily within 3 seconds after the landing gear has reached 

the target position.

(2) When powering on the system, if the Transmitter switch is at the [Retracted] position, which is the unsafe 

signal for the landing gear, the LED will quickly flash RED. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position.

(3) If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the [IN] port the LED will slowly flash RED. Please 

check the receiver and the connections.

(4) If the power consumption of servos is too large during usage, the LED will be solid RED on. If this status 

lasts more than 4 seconds, the landing gear will lower and the LED will flash GREEN slowly. Please 

re-calibrate the system.

 

LED Indicator 

System works normally

Hasn’t been calibrated

Need re-calibration

Wrong calibration

Enter the calibration mode

System is calibrating

Motor stall

Input signal is unsafe when power on the Transmitter

Input signal is abnormal

 

Specifications 

Parameter Range Parameter Range 

Working Voltage 3S~6S (LiPo) Input Signal PWM (High-Pulse Width 800us~2200us)

Working Current Max 1A@6S Output Signal PWM(Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz

Working Temperature -20~70oC Output Voltage 6V

Total Weight 875g Servo Travel 150o(Minimum120o)
5 Mount Battery Bracket 

Step1: Mount the retaining clip and the bracket, fix screws (but not tighten).

M2.5X5

Retaining Clips Chamfer Outwards

Bracket Notch Outwards

Step2: Place the battery mounting board and adjust its position, and then tighten all screws. 

Ensure to align 90o

Parallel Correct Parallel Parallel

Battery Mounting Board About 131mm

 
Assembly 

Assembly 

(2)

1

3 2

4 5 6

(1) Vibration Absorber

Coaxial Align Not Coaxial

Align knob to mark Insert knob into arm Rotate knob

Aircraft Nose Mark

Knob

Vibration Damper Mount

Vibration Damper Mount Details

Not Coaxial

 

1. Align all knobs on H frame to the marks; refer to fig (1).

2. Lie frame and Landing Gear horizontally, insert knobs into arms 3 and 6 first, and then adjust to 

insert the others into the arms. 

3. Make sure the Vibration Damper Mount is correct, and then rotate the knob to the end, as fig (2) shown.

Notes: 

 Ensure all knobs on the H frame aligned to the marks, and they would go through the arms successfully.
Install the IMU Mount (Optional) 

If you wish to achieve a smooth and steady fight, carry out the following procedures to install the IMU Mount.

1. (Fig.1) Remove the screws to dismount the Battery Bracket. 

2. (Fig.2) Fix the IMU Mount and remount the Battery Bracket. 

3. (Fig.3) Adjust the IMU Mount and the Battery Bracket, and then fix all the screws. 

4. (Fig.4) Attach the IMU Module; make sure that the arrow on LOGO is pointing to the aircraft nose. 

 

Fig.1 Fig.2 

 

Aircraft Nose Arrow on IMU LOGO

 

Fig.3 Fig.4
Appendix 

ESC Sound 

ESC State Sound 

Ready ♪1234567--B--B

Throttle stick is not at bottom BBBBBB...

Input signal abnormal B--------B--------B...

Input voltage abnormal BB---BB---BB---BB...

ESC LED 

ESC State LED 

Standby Off

Motor rotating Solid Red or Green On

Motor rotating at full throttle position Solid Yellow On

Tips: 

DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi-rotors. When use with DJI autopilot systems, you do not have to setup 

any parameters or calibrate travel range.
Specifications 

Frame

Diagonal Wheelbase 800mm

Frame Arm Length 350mm

Frame Arm Weight 

(with Motor, ESC, Propeller ) 

356g

Center Frame Diameter 240mm

Center Frame Weight 550g

Landing Gear Size 

460mm(Length)×425mm(Width)×320mm(Height)

(Top width: 155mm)

Retractable Landing Gear Weight 

(Including Battery Tray) 

1050g

Motor

Stator Size 41×14mm

KV 400rpm/V

Max Power 500W

Weight (with Cooling Fan) 158g

ESC

Current 40A OPTO

Voltage 6S LiPo

Signal Frequency 30Hz ~ 450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz

Weight (with Radiators) 35g

Foldable Propeller (1552) 

Material Engineering plastic

Size 15×5.2 inch

Weight 13g

Flight Parameters 

Takeoff Weight 6.0Kg ~ 8.0Kg

Total Weight 3.7Kg

Power Battery LiPo (6S、10000mAh~15000mAh、15C(Min))

Max Power Consumption 3000W

Hover Power Consumption 800W(@ Takeoff Weight 6.7Kg)

Hover Time Max: 20 min (@15000mAh&6.7KgTakeoff Weight)

Working Environment Temperature -10 ~ +40 oC
FAQ (Trouble Shooting) 

Solder ESC 

Make sure to solder the thick wires and fine wires correctly, when solder ESC to frame arm.

Clockwise and counter clockwise motor should be soldered to ESC correctly by different color order.

For arms For arms 

G V G P

G V G P

Blue Solder pad Fine wire Thick wire Black Red Blue Black Red

Thick wire Fine wire

Assemble the Vibration Absorber of Motors 

The soft gasket is a part of the Vibration Absorber and it has a thick end and a thin end, it’s important to assemble 

the soft gaskets in correct approach adhere to the diagram below.

Propeller CCW: the thick ends of the gaskets (A) are upwards, the thick ends of the gaskets (B) are downwards.

Propeller CW: the thick ends of the gaskets (C) are downwards, the thick ends of the gaskets (D) are upwards.

Propeller CCW Propeller CW

A B C D
Spare Parts Listing

If S800 EVO needs component replaced, please refer to the following diagram to identify the component NO., and 

then make a purchase of corresponding package. Each package includes screws needed. The Components Number

is defined as bellow.

SE010101CCW CW-Clockwise CCW-Counter clockwise ; ;

; ;

Parts NO.

Package NO.

01Arm Frame 02Center Frame

03Landing Gear

; ;

S800 EVO

Frame Arm 

M2x9(3pcs)

SE010102CCW

SE010102

SE010103

M3x10.5(2pcs)

M2.5(4pcs)

SE010301B/

SE010401R

SE010302

SE014401

SE010303

M3x4.5(2pcs)

SE010501R/

M2.5x11(4pcs)

SE010601G

SE011001

SE010702(4pcs)

SE010701CW/

M3 (3pcs) x4.5

SE010101CW/

SE010801CCW

S 014402 E

Package NO. Name Components Number 

1 Frame Arm (Counter Clockwise) SE010101CCW、SE010102、SE010103、M2x9

2 Frame Arm (Clockwise) SE010102CW、SE010102、SE010103、M2x9

3 Motor with black Prop cover SE010301B、SE010302、SE014402、SE014401 、

SE010303 、M2.5x5、M3x4.5

4 Motor with red Prop cover SE010401R、SE010302、SE014402、SE014401 、

SE010303 、M2.5x5、M3x4.5

5 ESC with Red Led SE010501R

6 ESC with Green Led SE010601G

45 1552 Folding Propellers(both 

CW&CCW)

SE010701CCW、SE010801CW、SE010702、M3x10.5

9 Washer for Propeller SE010702

10 ESC Heat Sink SE011001
Center Frame 

M2.5x5(25pcs)

M2x9(12pcs)

SE021401(6pcs)

SE021201

SE021601(7pcs)

SE021501

SE021502

SE021503

SE021301

M2.5x5(25pcs)

Package NO. Name Components Number 

11 Center Frame SE021201、SE021301、SE021401、SE021501、

SE021502 、SE021503、SE021601、M2x9、M2.5x5

12 Center Frame Top Board SE021201、M2x9、M2.5x5

13 Center Frame Bottom Board SE021301、M2.5x5

14 Top Board Cover SE021401、M2x9

15 Arm Mounting Bracket SE021501、SE021502、SE021503、 M2x9、M2.5x5

16 Aluminum Brace for Center Frame SE021601、M2.5x5
Landing Gear 

SE031701

SE031702

SE031801

SE031901

HC_M2 5x10 4pcs . ( )

SE032001

PM2 5x4 x 3.

SE032901

SE032201

SE032202

SE032204

M2 5x5 4pcs . ( )

SE032301

SE032302

M3x8

SE032501

SE032502

HC_M2.5x8

HC_M3x22

SE032401

SE032402

SE032601

SE032701(4pcs)

SE032101

SE033001

SE032801

SE032802

SE032803

SE032803

SE032802

SE032804 HC_M3x8( ) 2pcs

SE033102

SE032801

SE033103

SE033104

M3x5 2pcs ( )

M2.5x5 2pcs ( )

M3x8( ) 4pcs

SE8032801 SE8032802 SE8032803

(2)

SE8032502 SE8032402

(1)

SE033301

SE033201

SE033201

SE033202

SE033401 7pcs ( )

M2.5x8

SE033203

Note1: (1) Left Support Tube right Support Tube are different; (2) Left set, middle set and right set of Damping Unit

are different. 

Package NO. Name Components Number 

17 Retract Module(Left) SE031701、SE031702

18 Retract Module(Right) SE031801、SE031702

19 HITEC Servo (Right) SE031901、HC_M2.5x10

20 HITEC Servo (Left) SE032001、HC_M2.5x10

21 Carbon Tube of H-Frame SE032101、HC_M2.5x8

22 Control Board SE032201、SE032202、SE032203、SE032204、M2.5x5

23 Spring SE032301、SE032302、SE031702、M3x8

24 Support Tube (Right) SE032401、SE032402、M3x8、HC_M2.5x8、HC_M3x8

25 Support Tube (Left) SE032501、SE032502、M3x8、HC_M2.5x8、HC_M3x8
26 Base Tube SE032601、SE032701

27 Silicone Rubber Damper SE032701

28 Damping Unit (Set) SE032801、SE032802、SE032803、SE032804、HC_M3x8

29 Aluminum Tube of H-Frame SE032901

30 Silicone Rubber of H-Frame SE033001

31 Battery Tray SE033101、SE033102、SE033103、SE033104、M2.5x5、M3x5

32

Control arm of Retractable 

Module(Left)

SE033201、SE033202、SE033203、M2.5x8

33

Control Arm of Retractable 

Module(Right)

SE033301、SE033202、SE033203、M2.5x8

34

Shaft Sleeve of Retract 

Module

SE033401

35 IMU Mount SE033501 、M3x8

Others 

SE033601

 

SE033801

Package NO. Name Components Number 

36 GPS Holder SE033601

37 Screws Package

M3x8(10pcs)、HC_M2.5x10(10pcs)、M2.5x5(30pcs)、M2x9(10pcs)、

M3x4.5(10pcs)、M2.5x8(5pcs)、M2.5x11(10pcs)、M3x 10.5(15pcs)、

HC_M3x8(10pcs)、HC_M2.5x8(10pcs)、HC_M3x22(5pcs)

38 Blade Holder SE033801

Package NO. Name Components Number 

39 Battery Mount Board SE033104、Velcro straps

40 Frame Arm with Prop CCW &Red LED Package NO. 1、4、5、7、10

41 Frame Arm with Prop CW &Red LED Package NO. 2、4、5、8、10

42 Frame Arm with Prop CCW &Green LED Package NO. 1、3、6、7、10

43 Frame Arm with Prop CW &Green LED Package NO. 2、3、6、8、10
M2.5(4pcs)

SE014401

S 014402 E

Package NO. Name Components Number 

44 Vibration absorber of Motor SE014401、SE014402、M2.5
Appendix E

DJI Inspire

Operator Manual

Note: Manual is Protected – can be found online at:

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf
Appendix F

Aerial Appeal 

Procedures & Operations
Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and 

utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography. As such, safety protocols and controls

must be implemented through pre-flight preparation and during flight.

Pre-Flight Procedures:

Check batteries with voltage meter to insure fully charged and ready for use. 

Inspect batteries for damage or leakage that may affect proper operation.

Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage.

Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions that my impact flight. 

Consult five (5) mile radius map for airport/heliport locations.

 Inspect flight area for

 location of light poles

 proximity to utility wires

 vicinity of trees

 flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact

 vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard 

 optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight

Takeoff and landing

 inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing

Flight Procedures:

Takeoff and land from same location

Remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles

Do not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract the PIC

Restrict flight to minimal elevation sufficient to achieve desired results

Remain prepared for emergency landing at all times

Pay attention to flight time

o Always set a timer as a safety alert to provide 30% power remaining upon landing

Land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing