Attention:

U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

Docket Operations

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC

dba SH Aerial Solutions

Juan Hernandez

3610 E Potter Drive

Phoenix, AZ 85050
Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC 

dba SH Aerial Solutions 

480-227-7775

jrh04@cox.net

March 7, 2016

Attention: 

United States of America 

Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

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

Dear Sir or Madam, 

 Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services (dba SH Aerial Solutions) is a real estate and 

multimedia services provider aiming to provide its clientele with high quality digital content for a 

variety of commercial, public, and private uses. Sexton Hernandez e Real Estate Services desires 

target projects requiring aerial photography and/or videography for such purposes as: 

Real estate and private property aerial photography and/or videography 

Development progress recording 

Agriculture and land surveying 

Event documentation 

Cinematography 

Structural inspection 

Advertising and/or public awareness projects 

News gathering services 

Engineering and other related professional activities

UAS flight instruction and education to persons individually or belonging to both private 

and/or public organizations to increase awareness and improve safety for current and future 

UAS operations within the National Airspace System ; 

Wildlife and forestry monitoring; educational and research operations

UAS flight instruction and education

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC - dba SH Aerial Solutions (the Petitioner) seeks an 

exemption from the requirements of: 

14 C.F.R. § 21 subpart H 

14 C.F.R. 45.23 

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b) 
14 C.F.R. 91.7 

14 C.F.R. 91.9 

14 C.F.R. 91.103 

14 C.F.R. 91.105 

14 C.F.R. 91.119 

14 C.F.R. 91.121 

14 C.F.R. 91.151(b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.203 

14 C.F.R. 91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(l) 

14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2) 

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

The petitioned relief would permit the operation of the DJI Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 3 Pro, and 

DJI Phantom 4 Professional UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) systems by the Petitioner for 

compensation or hire within the National Airspace System (NAS). As described more fully below, 

granting Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services exemption of these requirements would provide a 

level of safety at least equal to existing rules. The portion below, titled “Explanation of Exemption 

Requests by Section,” describes these safety measures, as well as the extent of relief sought, and 

why. 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: 

The Inspire 1, Phantom 3 Pro and Phantom 4 systems are vertical takeoff and landing, 

unmanned aircraft platforms, with ground control stations (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart 

phone. The UAVs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered 

electric motors. 

The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, with 

dimensions of 17.25in length x 17.75in width x 11.85in height. The Inspire 1 has a maximum speed 

of approximately 49.21mph. 

The DJI Phantom 3 Professional’s maximum gross weight is approximately 2 pounds 13 

ounces; 19in length x 19.25in width x 7.75in height dimensions; 35.8mph maximum speed. 

The DJI Phantom 4 maximum gross weight is approximately 3 pounds 0 ounces; 19in length 

x 19.25in width x 7.75in height dimensions; 44.7mph maximum speed. 

The DJI flight controller has a number of technological capabilities to demonstrate its 

airworthiness. In the event of a GPS signal loss, the UASs (unmanned aircraft systems) will lock in 

its position and automatically go to ATTI (attitude) mode and remain stable. Loss of connection to 

the remote control transmitter causes the vehicle to immediately rise or descend to 
a preset, safe altitude and return to its home point (default: initial takeoff location) and land in a 

controlled manner. 

Petition: 

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal 

Aviation Regulation (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

(FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the 

Administrator to allow Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC to commercially operate the DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and the , DJI Phantom 4 UASs in the National Airspace 

System, and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 21 subpart H, 45.23, 61.113(a) & 

(b), 91.7, 91.9, 91.103, 91.105, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.203, 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), so long as such operations are conducted with and under 

the conditions outlined herein, or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

Explanation of Exemption Requests by Section: 

14 C.F.R. § 21, Subpart H 

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes requirements for the issuance of 

airworthiness certificates as required by FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The Federal Aviation Act and Section 

333 both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement of an airworthiness certificate, 

upon consideration of its size, weight, speed, maneuverability, and proximity to areas such as airports 

and dense populations. The UASs operated by Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, meet the 

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

Analysis of the above criteria show that UASs 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. Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services’ UASs operate with 

a weight less than 50lbs fully loaded, carry neither a pilot or passengers, carry no explosive materials 

or flammable liquid fuels, and operate exclusively within a designated area, at least 5 miles from any 

airport and more than 3 miles from densely populated areas. This poses no credible threat to national 

security. 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 

Applicable codes of the Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to certain 

specifications. These regulations provide that each aircraft must display “N” and the aircraft’s 

registration number in letters no smaller than 2 inches in height. In addition, aircraft categorized as 

“Limited,” “Restricted,” “Light-Sport,” “Experimental,” or “Provisional” must display such titles 

near each entrance to a cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. UASs by definition are 
unmanned. Even though the UASs will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be 

needed as the UA systems operated by Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services do not have cabins, 

cockpits, or pilot stations on which to mark certain words or phrases. Furthermore, 2 inch letters are 

difficult to place on such small aircraft with surfaces smaller than minimal lettering requirements. 

Regardless, Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services will mark its UASs in the largest possible 

lettering by placing the word “EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. § 45.29(f) 

so that the pilot, or anyone assisting the pilot as a spotter with the UAS will see the markings. 

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b) state that no person that holds a private pilot certification may 

act as pilot in command (PIC) for compensation or hire. Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services

asserts that since the UASs will not carry a pilot or passengers on board, the proposed operations will 

not adversely affect safety. In support of this position, it cannot be assumed that private pilot or 

commercial pilot certifications, with approval to operate a rotorcraft or fixed wing aircraft, provide 

superior knowledge or dexterity in the operation an unmanned aerial system, than one without 

certification, especially at heights less than 400ft above ground level (AGL). Since there are no 

current standards for either private or commercial UAS pilot certificates, knowledge of airspace 

regulations and the skills developed from hands-on operation of UASs will be the most important 

factors in meeting the required equivalent level of safety. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.7 

Section 91.7, entitled Civil Aircraft Airworthiness, states: 

(a) “No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 

(b) “The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that 

aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when 

unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur.” 

Exemption from the airworthiness certification requirement under 14 C.F.R. § 21 renders 

91.7(a) inapplicable, therefore an exemption is needed. However, Sexton Hernandez Real Estate 

Services will follow all safety and inspection procedures outlined by the original equipment 

manufacturer (OEM) to determine airworthiness. The operator will determine airworthiness of the 

UASs by conducting preflight and post-flight inspections. If at any time the operator deems the UAS 

unairworthy, the aircraft will be grounded immediately, until all proper repairs have been made. The 

UAS will undergo a test flights after such repairs, to ensure functionality, before it is returned to 

commercial operations. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 

Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Markings, and Placard Requirements asserts that no person may 

operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight manual is in the aircraft. The aircraft operated by 

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services do not have the ability or space to carry such a flight manual, 
nor is there a pilot on board. It can be assumed that the intent of the regulation is to ensure the 

accessibility of manual information to the aircrew while operating the craft. To obtain an equivalent 

level of safety and meet the intent of 91.9, the required documents will be available to the PIC, 

administrator, and any law enforcement officials the ground control station. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.103 

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of 

Section 14 C.F.R. § 91.103, entitle Preflight Action, as FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals are 

not provided for the aircraft. The PIC will take separate preflight actions, including checking for 

weather conditions, checking flight battery requirements, checking takeoff and landing distances, 

using the FAA’s B4UFFLY app, and all other actions required by the DJI owner’s manual. These 

actions will provide an equivalent level of safety. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.105 

Section 91.105, entitled Flight Crewmembers at Stations requires that pilots and 

crewmembers of the aircraft utilize safety harnesses. Because Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services

operates unmanned aerial vehicles controlled from the ground, the operator has no need to wear a 

seatbelt while flying. It is Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services’ belief that because the PIC is 

safely on the ground, any inflight turbulence does not affect the safety and physical ability of the 

PIC. In comparison to a manned aircraft, a ground station controlled aircraft reduces the risk of 

injury to crew members during operations and the unlikely event of a crash. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.119 

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes of operation for civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) 

allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimum prescribed heights, under certain 

conditions, provided that the individual operating complies with any route or altitudes recommended 

by the FAA. The UASs operated by Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services are multi-rotor craft that 

fly similarly to helicopters, with vertical takeoff and landing. Operations will be conducted below the 

400ft AGL threshold, within the perimeter of properties that Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services

has pre-obtained owner consent. The only except to this limit would be if the UASs are utilized to 

survey or photograph a structure whose height exceeds 400ft AGL. As other vehicles would not be 

conducting operations close to the examined structure, no flight path interference would occur. 

Exemption will be needed as some operations of the UAS will included the videography and 

photography of persons, vessels, vehicles, or structures at less than a 500ft distance. All flights 

however, will be pre-planned to prevent being conducted over individuals and property that are not 

participates in, or have knowledge of the operation. Compared to the flight operations of larger craft, 

weighing far more than those flown by Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, any risks associated 

with the UASs operations is far less than those posed by helicopters and other conventional craft 

flying 400ft AGL, carrying flammable and explosive fuel. In addition, the 
low-altitude and structure proximity operations of Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services delivers a 

decreased overlap of flight paths between the UASs and conventional aerial vehicles. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 

C.F.R. § 91.121 as the UAV systems do not have typical barometric altimeters onboard. Section 

91.121 requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by referencing an 

altimeter that is set “to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting 

available before departure.” Relief from this section, entitled Altimeter Settings, may be required to 

allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1, Phantom 3 Pro and Phantom 4 UASs, which utilize 

barometric pressure sensors, GPS equipment, and radio communications telemetry data links to 

transmit altitude information from the UAS to the GCS. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation 

point is automatically established by the UAS at ground level, rather than the local barometric 

pressure or field altitude. This information is available for use by the PIC to actively monitor the 

craft’s flight path. Combined with Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Service’s’ operation of the UASs 

within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to 14

C.F.R. § 91.121. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(b) 

Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions (Section 91.151), part b, submits that no 

person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR (visual flight rules) conditions unless there is 

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

after that point for at least an additional 20 minutes. Relief from this requirement is requested by 

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, as the petitioned operations of the LLC would become 

impractical. The UASs operated by Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services are limited in their flight 

times per battery. Under normal conditions, the flight times average approximately 20 minutes. In 

order to provide an equivalent level of safety in relation to the additional 20 minute required, the DJI 

Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and DJI Phantom 4 provide audible and visual warnings to the 

PIC at the GCS when the UASs experience low battery voltage. The first warning occurs at 

approximately 33% remaining power, and an additional at 10%. Based upon the projected power 

needed to safely return to the initial takeoff point while leaving additional power for emergency 

circumstances, the UAS automatically activates a Return to Home feature. With this feature, the 

rotorcraft adjusts its altitude to a preset, safe altitude, and lands back at the initial point of liftoff. In 

addition to these fuel precautions, Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services will only operate the UASs 

during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flights rules. The 

nature of the UAS operations are believed to not adversely affect safety, as the rotorcrafts will always 

be flown within line of sight, ensuring that a landing can be made within seconds or minutes. 

Additionally, the ability to takeoff or land vertically allows the DJI systems to land on virtually any 

flat surface. 
14 C.F.R. § 91.203 

The Inspire 1, Phantom 3 Pro and Phantom 4 platforms operate at weights less than 50lbs and

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

documents, or to display them on the UAS as Section 91.203 describes in pertinent part. An 

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

where the UAS pilot or local authorities will have immediate access to them. 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), 91.417(a) & (b) 

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), which establish maintenance requirements that apply to 

aircraft with airworthiness certificates. Since the UAV Systems operated, the DJI Inspire 1, Phantom 

3 Professional and Phantom 4 meet the requirements for exemption from airworthiness certificates, 

these maintenance requirements do not apply. However, Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services will 

use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventative maintenance on the 

UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the UAS manufacturer. 

Additionally, each UAS will be inspected before and after each operation. The preflight inspection 

will account for any discrepancies, such as inoperable components or equipment. Flight will not be 

initiated if the inspection reveals any conditions that would adversely affect the safety of operations. 

Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affects its operation or flight 

characteristics will undergo a functional flight test before returning to service. Sexton Hernandez 

Real Estate Services will follow the manufacturer's UAS requirements relating to components, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection and life limits. Record of all maintenance and 

alterations will be kept. In seeking this exemption, the Petitioner submits that an equivalent level of 

safety to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements of the quoted sections are met. 
Conclusion 

To reiterate, the Petitioner, Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, seeks an exemption 

pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, 

which will permit the safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI 

Phantom 4 UASs for compensation or hire, without airworthiness certificates, for the purpose of 

conduction aerial photography, videography, and inspections over certain areas of the United States. 

By granting this petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by 

allowing the Petitioner to safety, efficiently, and economically operate the UAVs commercially 

within the NAS. 

Therefore, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization 

and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC respectfully 

requests that the Administrator grant this petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 

C.F.R. § 21 subpart H, 45.23, 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7, 91.9, 91.103, 91.105, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(b), 

91.203, 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), permitting the Petitioner 

to operate the DJI Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom 4 commercially. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Juan R. Hernandez

March 7, 2016
Appendices: 

A – DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet 

B – DJI Phantom 3 Professional Specifications Data Sheet 

C – DJI Phantom 4 Specifications Data Sheet

D – DJI Inspire 1 User Manual 

E – DJI Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

F – DJI Phantom 4 User Manual

G – Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services, LLC Preflight and Mission Checklist 

H – Monthly Maintenance Log 

DJI Inspire 1, Phantom 3 Pro and Phantom 4 UAS Technical Specifications:

APPENDIX – A

DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground 

breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flow into controlled 

airspace. Parameter can also be set to limit flight no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as 

well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time 

altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (electronic tablet or smart phone). 

DJI Inspire 1 

Aircraft 

Model T600 

Weight (Battery Included) 2935g 

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) Vertical: 0.5 

Horizontal: 2.5m 

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s 

Yaw: 150°/s 

Max Title Angle 35° 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s 

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

Max Flight Altitude 4500m 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s 

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes 

Motor Model DJI 3510 

Propeller Model DJI 1345 

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C 

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581mm 

Dimensions 438 x 451 x 301mm 

Power Spectral Density 9.06 W/MHz 

Gimbal 
Model ZENMUSE X3 

Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9W 

In Motion: 11W 

Operating Current: Station: 750 mA 

Motion: 900 mA 

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03° 

Mounting Detachable 

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Mechanical Range Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s 

Pan: 180°/s 

Camera 

Name X3 

Model FC350 

Total Pixels 12.76M 

Effective Pixels 12.4M 

Image Max Size 4000x3000 

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 

100-1600 (photo) 

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s – 1/8000s 

FOV (Field of View) 94° 

CMOS Sony EXMORE 1/2.3° 

Lens 20mm (35mm format equivalent) 

f/2.8 focus at ∞ 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Still Photography Modes Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 

3840x2160p24/25/30 

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

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

Max Bitrate of Video Storage 60 Mbps 

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 
Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 

AVC/H.264) 

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD 

Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or 

UHS1 rating required 

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40°C 

Remote Controller 

Name C1 

Operating Frequency 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz 

2.400 ~ 2.483 GHz 

Transmitting Distance 2km 

(Outdoor and Unobstructed) 

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 

20dBM@2,4G 

Video Output Port USB, mini-HDMI 

Power Supply Built-in battery 

Charging DJI charger 

Dual Use Capability Host-and-Slave connection 

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Phone 

Max Mobile Device Width 170mm 

Output Power 9W 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40°C 

Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months: -20° to 45°C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28°C 

Charging Temperature Range 0 to 40°C 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Charger 

Model A14-100P1A 

Voltage 26.3V 

Rated Power 100W 

Battery (Standard) 

Name Intelligent Flight Battery 

Model TB47 

Capacity 4500 mAh 

Voltage 22.2V 

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

Energy 99.9 Wh 

Net Weight 570g 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40°C 
Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months: -20° to 45°C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

Charging Temperature Range 0 to 40°C 

Max Charging Power 180W 

Battery Optional 

Name Intelligent Flight Batter 

Model TB48 

Capacity 5700 mAh 

Voltage 22.8V 

Battery Type LiPo 6S 

Energy 129.96Wh 

Net Weight 670g 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40°C 

Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months: -20 to 45°C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28°C 

Charging Temperature Range 0 to 40°C 

Max Charging Power 180W 

Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range Below 8m/s (2m above ground) 

Altitude Range 5-500cm 

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned 

surfaces 

Operating Range 0-250 cm 

DJI Go App 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later 

Supported Mobile Devices 

*Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, 

iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPas Air WiFi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 

Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 

2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad 

mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is 

optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and 

iPhone 6 Plus. 

*Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, 

Samsung S6, Samsung s%, Samsung 

NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google 

Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, 
Ascend Mate7, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY 

Z3 EXPERIA, MI 3, MI Pad 

*Support for additional Android 

devices available as testing and 

development continues 
 

APPENDIX – C

DJI Phantom 4 

AIRCRAFT

Weight (Including Battery) 1380 g

Max Ascent Speed 6 m/s (Sport mode)

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s (Sport mode)

Max Speed 20 m/s (Sport mode)

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 19685 feet (6000 m)

Max Flight Time Approx. 28 minutes

Operating Temperature Range 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Satellite Systems GPS / GLONASS

Hovering Accuracy Vertical:

+/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is 

active) or +/-0.5 m

Horizontal:

+/- 0.3 m (when Vision Positioning is 

active) or +/-1.5 m

OBSTACLE SENSING SYSTEM

Obstacle Sensory 

Range

2 - 49 feet (0.7 - 15 m)

Operating 

Environment

Surface with clear pattern and 

adequate lighting (lux > 15)

CAMERA

Sensor 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12 M

Lens FOV ( Field Of View ) 94° 20 

mm ( 35 mm format equivalent ) 

f/2.8 focus at ∞

ISO Range 100 - 3200 ( video ) 100 - 1600 ( 

photo )
Electronic Shutter 

Speed

8 s to 1/8000 s

Max Image Size 4000×3000

Still Photography Modes Single shot

Burst shooting: 3 / 5 / 7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing ( AEB ): 3 / 

5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias

Time-lapse

HDR

Video Recording Modes UHD: 4096×2160 (4K) 24 / 25p

3840×2160 (4K) 24 / 25 / 30p

2704×1520 (2.7K) 24 / 25 / 30p

FHD: 1920×1080 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 

60 / 120p

HD: 1280×720 24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 

60p

Max Video Bitrate 60 Mbps

Supported File Systems FAT32 ( ≤ 32 GB ); exFAT ( > 32 GB )

Photo JPEG, DNG ( RAW )

Video MP4 / MOV ( MPEG – 4 AVC / H.264 

)

Supported SD Cards Micro SD, Max capacity: 64GB. Class 

10 or UHS-1 rating required

Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )

CHARGER

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 100 W
GIMBAL

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30°

VISION POSITIONING SYSTEM

Velocity Range ≤10 m/s ( 2 m above ground )

Altitude Range 0 - 33 feet (0 - 10 m)

Operating Range 0 - 33 feet (0 - 10 m)

Operating 

Environment

Surfaces with a clear pattern and 

adequate lighting (lux > 15)

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz

Max Transmission 

Distance

FCC Compliant: 3.1 mi ( 5 km);

CE Compliant: 2.2 mi ( 3.5 km)

(Unobstructed, free of 

interference)

Operating 

Temperature

32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Transmitter Power( 

EIRP )

FCC: 23 dBm; CE: 17 dBm

Operating Voltage 7.4V @ 1.2A

BATTERY (STANDARD)

Name INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY 

(PH4 - 5350 MAH -15.2 V)

Capacity 5350 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 4S
Energy 81.3 Wh

Net Weight 462 g

Operating 

Temperature

14° to 104° F ( -10° to 40° C )

Max Charging Power 100 W
APPENDIX – D

Inclusion of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual within this document caused the PDF to exceed 

acceptable file size on the regulatory docket. The manual can be found at: 

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf 

APPENDIX – E

As above, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional Use Manual can be found at: 

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

APPENDIX – F

As above, the DJI Phantom 4 Professional Use Manual can be found at: 

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_4/en/Phantom_4_User_Manual_v1.1_en.pdf 
APPENDIX – G

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, intelligent battery, and tablet/smartphone are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are undamaged and correctly mounted. 

3. Aircraft inspected and no conditions affecting safe operations exist. 

4. Aircraft has been converted out of travel mode (Inspire 1) 

5. Gimbal clamp has been removed (Phantom 3 Pro and Phantom 4) 

6. Gimbal has been mounted (Inspire 1) 

7. Damping absorbers are in good condition 

8. Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly (Phantom 3 Pro and Phantom 4) 

9. Micro-SD card has been inserted 

10. Gimbal is functioning normally 

11. Motors can start and are properly functioning 

12. DJI GO App can connect to the camera 

13. UAS on-board compass calibration has been successfully completed 

14. Weather satisfactory and projected to raise as such during operation 

15. Distance from nonparticipating persons is at least 500ft 

16. Distance from airports meets FAA guidelines

17. Permissions obtained from land owner/authorized representative 

18. Operating documents and grant of exemption or COA accessible and available 

19. Be aware of the presence of wildlife, other aircraft, and obstacles 

20. Controller switches are set to autonomous flight mode 
21. At least six (6) satellites are locked on (outdoor flight) 

22. Flight data is correctly displayed on the monitor (speed, distance, altitude, and battery 

levels) 

23. All appropriate law enforcement agencies have been notified 
APPENDIX – F

Sexton Hernandez Real Estate Services Monthly Maintenance Log