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Dennis J Multerer 

N64 W23449 Ivv ave 

Sussex WI 530S9 

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Jan 5 2016 

U.S. Department o{ Transportation 

Docket Management System 1200 

New Jersey Ave ,SE Washington OC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012 

and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations .. from :14 CFR 21 subpart H; 14 CFR 45 • 23 (p); 14 CfR 61. U3 

(a);l.4 CFR9L7(a);14 CfR 91.9(b) (2}; 

14CfR91.103;l.4 CfR.109; 14 CFR91.119(c);14 CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 91.15l(a); 14 

CFR 91.203(a)and (b};l4 CFR 

91.405(a); 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1} 14 CFR 91.409 {a) (l.)and(2);14 CFR 91.417(a)and 

(b) 

To whom it may concern : 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 

CFR Partl.l, ! Dennis J Multerer 

operator of a small UAS ,specificly tne OJ! Phantom 3 Standard • I herel:ly 

apply for an exemption from the listed 

Federal Aviation Regulations to allow me to fly commercial operations of my 

small UAS , as long as such operations 

are conduc:ted wit.tlin and 11nder the conditions outlined herein or as establi~hed l:ly the FAA Section 333. 

I have l;leen tly:ing small RC helicopters and d.rone.s for about 5yrs. I wou1cl 

like to take my hol:lby to the next level r -

Commercial operation small UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with cameras and sensors, would 

operate in the following manner: 

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Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, lamil 

surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 

Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contract with the owners 1M 

focal government authority. 

A::> described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of smalt UAS under controlled 

conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) will provide safety 

;;!nhancements to the already safe operations in the indu~try presently using conventional aircraft. Approval of 

this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA 

Administrator's) responsibilities to " .... establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in 

the national airspace system." 
The name I phone# I email and address of applicant 

Dennis Multerer 

262-820-827 4 

dmulterer@wi.rr.com 

N64 w23449 Ivy ave Sussex WI 53089 

Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 

14 CFR Part 21 subpart H 

14 CFR 45.23 (b) 

14 CFR 61.113(a} 

14 CFR 91.7 (a} 

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 

14 CFR 91.103 

14 CFR 91.109 

14 CFR 91.119(c) 

14 CFR 91.121 

14 CFR 91.151 (a) 

14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.405 (a) 

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 

14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2) 

14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b) 

The small UAS's I will be using are multi-rotor craft weighing no more than 551bs. including payload. Under 

normal conditions they operate at speeds of no more than 45 Mph or 39 Knots and have the ability hover and 

move along a vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate in line of sight only and by the 

exempted person only obeying all other local and federal laws. 

Given the small size of the small UAS and the controlled environment provided the proposed operations will 

adhere to the Reform Act's safety requirements. The approval of this application presents no national security 

issues. Regarding the level of safety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit, reduction in 

environmental impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant of the requested 

exemption is in the public interest. Accordingly the applicant requests that the FAA grant the requested 

exemption with minimum delay. 
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14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1) 

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 the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the 

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

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

from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational 

capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular small UAS. lh all cases, an analysis of 

these criteria demonstrates that the small UAS 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 small UAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, 

carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured and 

designated 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. These safety enhancements provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners 

than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart 

H. lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security 

posed by the small 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. 

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 lighHport 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 small UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the small UAS 

will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. 

Given the size of the small UAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on 

the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the small 

UAS marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the 

small UAS will see the identification of the small UAS as "Experimental." 
14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Umitations: Pilot in Command. 

Pursuant to 14 CFR 61.113 (a), no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in 

command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire. Our small UAS 

do not carry any pilots or passengers nor property therefore I am seeking an exemption to 14 CFR 

61.113(a). Although helpful, a pilot's license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks 

attendant to the operation of small UAS is far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial 

activities outlined in 14 CFR 61. I feel the operation and limitations set forth in the FOM will equate to 

the safe operation of the small UAS. 

The safe operation and control of the UAS as described in this application does not depend on the type 

of FAA license held by the PIC. That knowledge can be and is gained primarily through practice and 

experience and not through flight training in fixed wing or rotor aircraft, nor is it dependent on the 

acquisition of a commercial or private pilot's certificate. Those certificates demonstrate knowledge of 

the factors and skills needed for the safe operation of those types of aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft). It 

cannot be assumed that any type of pilot, approved to operate a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, has 

the skill or ability to safely operate a small unmanned aerial vehicle, operating at 400 AGL or lower, 

within strictly controlled pre-approved airspace. From a practical standpoint, there are relatively few 

licensed full-scale aircraft pilots who are also qualified to fly the type of UAS that are utilized for 

infrastructure image- capture operations. There are even fewer pilots that can fly these UAS- to the 

point that to do both is considered rare 

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 for maintenance 

and use of safety checklists prior to each flight an equivalent level of safety will be provided. 

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 small UAS, 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 the flight manual at the ground control point where the 

pilot flying the small UAS will have immediate access to it. 

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

landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight. 
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14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight Instruction. 

Section 91.103 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. Small 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. The equivalent level of 

safety provided by the fact that 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 a small UAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 

AGL, or not more than 200 above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may 

be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, the small UAS will never operate at higher than 

400 AGL with the exception that in circumstances where the small UAS is used to survey or photograph a 

structure whose height exceeds 400 feet AGL, the small UAS will not be operated more than 100' above 

the highest point on the structure. 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, speed of the small 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 and participants in the filming activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the 

planned flight operations. Compared to flight 

operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 5Sibs. proposed herein and 

the lack 

of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented 

with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL In addition, the low-altitude operations of 

the small 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 small UAS 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, pursuant to the safety check list and live flight data monitoring, confirming the altitude of the 
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launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

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." The battery powering the small UAS 

provides approximately 30 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 

CFR §91.151, small UAS flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in length. Given the 

limitations on the small UAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a 

predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or twilight VFR conditions is reasonable. 

Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. 

Operating the small UAS, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official 

representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 

30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to 

alleviate given the size and speed of the small UAS. Additionally, limiting small UAS flights to 10 minutes 

would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted. Applicant believes that an 

equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 30 minutes or 25% of battery powerwhichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the small UAS to its 

planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. 

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 small UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs. 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 small UAS. 

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

where the pilot flying the small UAS will have immediate access to them; to the extent they are applicable 

to the small UAS. 

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 the applicant. 

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 UASs are very limited in s1ze and will 

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

arise the small UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. The 

operator will ensure that the small UAS is 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. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because maintenance and inspections will be performed in 

accordance with the small UAS Manufacturer's Manual, as referenced in the Aircraft Operations Manual 

(AOM). As provided in the FOM, the operator will ensure that the small UAS is in working order prior to 

initiating flight and perform required maintenance needed. 
Aircraft Weignt (Including Battery) 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 

Max Algf1t Time 

Operating Temperature 

Navigation System 

Gimbal Controllable Range 

Angular Vibration Range 

Camera Sensor 

Lens 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

Image Max Size 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max. Video Bitrate 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature 

1216g 

5 m/s 

3 m/s 

16 m/s (A Til mode, no wind) 

6000 m (Software altitude limit: 1 20 m above takeoff point) 

Approximately 25 minutes 

o·c to40•c 

Built-in GPS 

Pitch -90' to +30' 

:0.02' 

1/2.3" Effective pixels:12 M 

FOV (Field Of View) 94' 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 

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

8s·1/BOOOs 

4000x 3000 

• Single Shot 

• Burst Shooting: 3!5(1 frames 

• Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

• Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias 

• nm .... lapse 

2.71<: 2704 x1520p 24125/30 (29.97) 

FHO: 1920x1080p 24/25/30 

HO: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48150/60 

40 Mbps 

• Micro SO Card: FA T32/exFAT 

• Photo: JPEG, ONG 

• Video: MP4. MOV (MPEG-4 AVQ 

Micro 50 Card 8 GB included 

O'Cto40'C 
Wi-Fi Video Link 

Remote Controller 

Charger 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

( PHJ.-4480 mAh-15.2 V) 

Operating Frequency 

Max Transmission Distance 

Transmitter Power (EIRP) 

Power Spectral Density 

Operating Frequency 

Max Transmission Distance 

Operating Temperature 

Battery 

Transmitter Power (EIRP) 

Working Voltage 

Charging Port 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Capadcy 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Max Flight Time 

Operating Temperature 

Max Charging Power 

2.400 GHz- 2.483 GHz 

FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m (outdoors and unobstructed. aircraft's altitude at 4 

feet(120m)) 

FCC: 27 dBm; CE: 20 dBm 

S.69mW/MHz 

5.725 GHz- 5.825 GHz, 922.7 MHz- 927.7 MHz (Japan) 

FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m (outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft's altitude at 4 

feet (120m)) 

2600 mAh UPo 18650 

FCC:19dBm 

CE: 14dBm 

600mA@3.7V 

Micro USB 

17.4V 

57W 

44BOmAh 

15.2 v 

UPo4S 

68Wh 

36Sg 

Approximately 25 minutes 

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The OJI GO app is an essenlial hub to operate your OJI equipment, share your artwork, explore the 

community, and manage your OJI aocount. all at once. These features CO!Tespond to the four pagesEquipment. Ubrary, Explore and Me -which are introduced in d~tail below. 

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On the Equipment page, you can enter Camera View, visit the Academy or view your flight records. 

Camera View 

The Camera View is the main panel for operating your aircraft. The center of the screen contains a live 

HD video feed from the camera, and around it are icons and buttons thalgive you control over the aircraft 

and camera. 

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gnce pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the 

DJI GO app to practice flying or have an experienced pilot accompany you for supervision. Ensure 

that all flights are carried out in an open area. 

§ying Conditions 

1. 00 NOT use the aircraft in adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, fog, and wind 

speeds exceeding 10 m/s . 

. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid flying near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines. trees and bodies of water: 

4. Avoid flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone 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 over 19685 feet (6000 m) above sea level as the battery 

and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

6. The Phantom 3 Standard cannot operate in P-Mode within the Earth's polar regions. 

I Flight Umits and No Fly Zones 

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by the regulations from self-regulatory 

organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) and their local aviation authorities. For safety reasons. flight limits are enabled 

by default to help users use this product safely and legally. 

When operating the aircraft in P-Mode. the altitude limit. radius limit and No Fly Zones work together 

to bound the aircraft. In A-Mode, the aircraft cannot exceed altitudes of 400 feet (120m). 

Altitude and Radius Umits 

The pilot can set the altitude and radius limits in the OJI GO app to create a cyliderical gao-fence to 

bound the aircraft. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

Altitude Limit f!adius Umit 

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--<-~r-_._-+- Slllrting Point of Aircrafi 

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Restricted Areas (Requires GPS): 

1. Restricted Areas do not have a Restricted-Altitude Right Zone. 

2. The radius R around the designated Restricted Area is a Takeoff Restricted Area. Aircraft cannot take 

off within this zone. The value of A depends of the shape and size of the Restricted Area. 

3. A Warning Zone is set on the perimeter of the Restricted Area. 'Mlen the aircraft is within 0.062 miles (100 

m) of the no-fly zone (inside the Warning Zone), a warning message win appear in the DJI GO app. 

!-Restricted Area ---+1 ,.--- -~ 

No Ay Zone: Areas introduced by DJI with restricted flight to help the pilot fly safely and legally. 

no-fly zone: The area within a No Ay Zone in which the aircraft is inhibited from any kind of flight. 

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Strong GPS Signal @: · ·· · ·· Aashing Green 

Zone Restrictions OJI GO App Warning Airaaft Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Waming: You are in a no-fly zone. 

Takeoff prohib~ed. 

NoAyZone If the aircraft loses GPS signal 

~ and enters the restricted area Waming: You are in a no-fly zone. but regains GPS signal afterwards, the aircraft will enter 

Automatic landing has begun. 

Semi-Automatic Descent and (If the aircraft is w~in R1) 

land itself. 

Warning: You are in a restricted ·"$:······ 

If the aircraft loses GPS signal zone. Descending to a safe Rashes red 

Restricted- and enters the restricted altitude. (If the aircraft is outside 

Altitude Right area but regains GPS signal R1 but within R2) 

Zone afterwards, ~will descend to a Warning: You are in a restricted 

0 safe almude and hover 15 feet zone. Max flight altitude 

below the safe altitude. restricted between 20 m and 

120m. Ay Cautiously. 

Warning Zone 

No flight restrictions. Waming: You are approaching a 

~ Restricted Area. Fly cautiously. 

Free Zone 

"'I No flight restrictions. None. None. 

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@B 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. 

Lt. • When flying in a No Ay Zone, the Aircraft Status Indicator will flash red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate the current flying status and continue for 5 seconds, at 

Which point it will switch back to flashing red rapidly. 

• For safety reasons, please DO NOT fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway 

lines, city centers or other busy areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible at all times. 

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1. The remote controller, Intelligent Right Battery, and your mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. The Micro SO card is inserted, if necessary. 

4. The gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors start properly and are functioning as normal. 

6. The DJI GO app is connected to the remote controller. 

! Calibrati~g the :compass 

IMPORT ANT; 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. 

Ensure the compass is calibrated. ff 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 catibralion. 13 

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 space to carry out the foftowing procedures: 

1. Go to the DJI GO app >Camera View> Aircraft Status Bar (top of the screen). Next to 'Compass', tap 

Calibrate. Alternatively, flip the S 1 switch quickly for more than 3 times. The Aircraft Status Indicator will 

change from flashing yellow to solid yellow when the aircraft is ready for compass calibration. 

2. Hold the aircraft upright and rotate it 360 degrees along the central axis. The Aircraft Status Indicator 

will change from solid yellow to solid green when complete. 

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3. Hold the aircraft with its camera facing down, and rotate it 360 degrees along its central axis. The 

Aircraft Status Indicator will change lrom solid green to flashing yellow when complete. The calibration 

is successful. 

4. If 1he Aircraft Status Indicator becomes solid red, the calibration is unsuccessful. Repeat the steps 

above to recalibrate the compass. 

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Move your aircraft to a different location to carry out the calibration. 

:.\); Calibrate the compass after you launch the OJI GO app if you are prompted to do so. 

When to Calibrate 

1. The Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing red and yellow alternatively, indicating that the compass data is 

abnormaL 

2. Flying in a new location that is different from your last flight. 

3. The physical structure of the aircraft hes been changed. 

4. There is severe drifting during mght (i.e. the aircraft has difficulty flying in a straight line). 

Auto Takeoff 

To use Auto Takeoff: 

1. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera Vtew. 

2. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode (switch Sl is in the uppermost position). 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap t!:. and slide Confirm to take off. 

5. The aircraft will take off and hover 1.2 meters above the ground. 

Auto landing 

To use Auto Landing: 

1. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode (switch 81 is in the uppermost position). 

2. Check that the landing area is clear before tapping~ to land the aircraft. 

3. The aircraft will begin to land automatically. 

Lb. Only use Auto Takeoff or Landing if there is a strong GPS signal. 
UAS.Reg istry@faa.gov 

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FAA UAS Certificate 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

Small UAS Certificate of Registration 

CERTIFICATE HOLDER: Dennis Multerer 

UAS CERTIFICATE NUMBER: FA39T79E9A 

ISSUED: 12121/2015 EXPIRES: 12/2112018 

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For U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain non-citizen U.S. 

corporations, this dOCI.lmel1t constitutes a Certificate of Registration. For all 

others, this document represents a recognition of ownership. 

For all holders, for all operations other than as a model aircraft under sec. 

336 of Pub. L. 112·95, additional safety authority from FAA and economic 

authority from DOT may be required. 

Safety guidelines for flying your unmanned aircraft: 

Fly below 400 feet 

Never fly near o!ller aircraft 

Keep your UAS within visual line 

of sight 

Keep away from emergency 

responders 

Never fly CYI/er stadiums, sports 

events or groups of people 

Never fty under file irtfluence of 

drugs or alcohol 

Never fly within 5 mHes of an airport 

without first contacting air traffic 

control and airport au!llorities 

Remember these simple safety guidelines 

when 

flying your unmanned aircraft: 

• Don't be careless or reckless with your UAS 

• Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of obstacles 

• Stay away from other aircraft at all times 

• Keep your UAS within your sight 

• Don't fly near airports, stadiums, or other people 

• Don't fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol 

• Keep away from emergency responders 

For more information, visit: www.faa.gov/uas/model_aircraft 

B4UFL Y Smartphone App Additional Resources 

General Information about UAS: 
Attached are key pages from the DJI Phantom 3 Standard . I chose the Phantom after doing research for 

safety and reliability. Its pre programing ability makes it very simple to use. After studying the manual 

and watching videos I took test flights where each function was tested. I have about 100 hrs in flying 

this particular Drone . I feel it will benefit the the public and the real estate companies with all the safety 

factors utilized in the Phantom . It is quiet, runs on electric and and very visible. This will allow clients 

and buyers to view property from home or office. It will cause less people on the construction sites 

which can be a safety issue. 

Included in the petition are some key safety points and specs from the user manual . 

My FAA Registration# is FA39T19E9A 

Thanks for your consideration for an exemption. 

Dennis Multerer