HYSight Technologies

Request for Amendments to FAA 333 UAS Exemption

Exemption No. 11822

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-1093

Contact:

Ryan Anschutz

Managing Partner

HYSight Technologies

419.528.5963

www.HYSightTech.com
To whom it may concern:

Date: December 21, 2015

Re: Exemption No. 11822

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-1093

HYSight Technologies is requesting amendments to their existing 333 exemption as listed and 

described below.

The purpose for the amendments is to be able to offer the services as listed in the existing 333

exemption. Each amendment will serve to increase the functionality and usefulness of UASs 

and the increased functionality will serve to create safer working environments in the industries 

in which they are deployed. There has been no other change in conditions and reasons relative 

to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption.

1. Additional Aircraft

HYSight Technologies would like to add an additional UAS to the existing exemption. The new 

crafts are quadrotor; DJI Matrice 100. Please See Appendix A for Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer: DJI 

Model No.: Matrice 100

Airworthiness of the Matrice 100 –

The Matrice 100 is airworthy and compliant with a significant level of safety. 

HYSight Technologies will not adversely affect safety when compared to similar operations 

conducted by aircraft that have been issued an airworthiness certificate under 14 C.F.R. Part 

21, Subpart H [E.g., FAA exemption Nos 11822 (granting exemption for the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision +, DJI Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1)]. 

The Matrice 100 weighs approximately 5.2 pounds (approx. 2,400 grams) and is 

powered electrically by small, lithium polymer batteries that drive electric propellers. It operates 

at a cruising speed of no more than 22 meters per second. The Matrice 100 platform was 

designed with extensive automated control features, redundant systems, and integrated failsafes which enhance safe takeoff, flight, and landing in many conditions. Further details are 

listed in the below link to the operating/user manual. 

To maintain airworthiness, HYSight Technologies will follow the inspection and 

maintenance programs designed specifically for the Matrice 100. Those programs are 

enhanced by inflight monitoring systems for the Matrice 100 that monitor both current position, 

wind speed and direction, battery charge, flight time, and altitude, including both above the 

takeoff location and above sea level. If onboard sensors detect a critical situation at any time 

(low battery, close proximity to the ground, weak data link signal, etc.) the aircraft will 

automatically initiate a preprogrammed safety procedure. In the event of any malfunction, the 

Matrice 100 will undergo all maintenance required by the manufacturers and undergo flight 

testing before re-commencing commercial operations. 

DJI Matrice 100 Manufacturer’s User Manual 

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/dev/Matrice/en/M100_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf
2. Relief from restriction #15 prohibiting night flight

HYSight Technologies would like the ability to perform roof inspections on large commercial 

buildings with flat roofs. In warmer seasons/climates, spots of a roof that are leaking have 

collected water that retains the day’s heat for a few hours longer than the rest of the roof that 

has not been compromised. The traditional method for locating leaks, or wet spots on large flat 

roofs is to use a handheld thermal imaging camera shortly after nightfall and have the technician 

walk the roof to identify leaks. While many safety features are in place, every year, several 

people become distracted and accidentally walk off an edge in the dark resulting in serious 

injury or death. This is a very dangerous job that commercial roofing companies would like to 

make much safer and even save lives by using sUASs. In addition to the commercial roofing 

sector, public safety support operations, safety is paramount at all times and the ability to see at 

night with our thermal imaging allows HYSight Technologies to extend these capabilities when 

search and rescue could be at its most critical stage of recovery of human life. Since the 

thermal imaging needs to be done shortly after sunset/civil twilight, HYSight Technologies is 

requesting only partial relief from limitation #15 and seeking permission to operate up to 4 hours 

after civil twilight. HYSight Technologies will still maintain visual flight rules and only fly under 

VFR conditions.

Good cause exists to grant HYSight Technologies an amendment to Exemption No. 11822. 

Doing so, is in the public interest based on the clear direction in Section 333, the Federal 

Aviation Act, the high and equivalent level of safety of the proposed operations, and in 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the Matrice 

100. Accordingly, HYSight Technologies respectfully requests that the FAA grant an 

amendment to add the Matrice 100 and night flight 4 hours after civil twilight to its sUAS 

operations. 

Very Respectfully Submitted, 

Ryan Anschutz

Managing Partner 

HYSight Technologies

201 E 5th St Suite 2703

Mansfield, Ohio 44907
APPENDIX – A

DJI MATRICE 100 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HYSight Technologies only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. 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 flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be 

set to

limit flight to 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 (smart phone/tablet devices)

2.2 DJI Matrice 100

2.2.1 Aircraft

2.2.1.1 Model – M100

2.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included) – 3400g

2.2.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) – Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m

2.2.1.4 Max Angular Velocity – Pitch: 300/s; Yaw: 150/s

2.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle - 350

2.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed – 5m/s

2.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed – 4m/s

2.2.1.8 Max Speed – 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind – NOT RECOMMENDED)

2.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude – 4500m

2.2.1.10 Max Wind Resistance – 10m/s

2.2.1.11 Max Flight Time – Approximately 43 minutes

2.2.1.12 Motor Model – DJI 3510

2.2.1.13 Propeller Model – DJI 1345s

2.2.1.14 Operating Temperature Range – 140F to 1040F (-100C to 400C) 

2.2.1.15

Dimensions – 17 1⁄4” x 17 3⁄4” x 12”

2.2.2 Gimbal

2.2.2.1 Model – ZENMUSE X3/X5/XT

2.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera) – Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

2.2.2.3 Operating Current – Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA

2.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range - ±0.030

2.2.2.5 Mounting – Detachable

2.2.2.6 Controllable Range – Pitch: -900 to +300; Pan: ±3200

2.2.2.7 Mechanical Range – Pitch: -1250 to 450; Pan: ±3300

2.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed – Pitch: 1200/s; Pan: 1800/s

2.2.3 Camera

2.2.3.1 Name – X3/X5/XT

2.2.3.2 Model – FC350/X5/XT

2.2.3.3 Total Pixels – 12.76M 2.2.3.4 Effective Pixels – 12.4M/16M/640x420

2.2.3.5 Image Max Size – 4000x3000
2.2.3.6 ISO Range – 100-3200

2.2.3.7 Field of View - 940

2.2.3.8 CMOS – Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

2.2.3.9 HD Video Recording – UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25,

3840x2160p24/25/30; FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60; HD:

1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60; Thermal

2.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range - 320F - 1040F (00C - 400C)

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2.2.4 Transmitter

2.2.4.1 Name – C1

2.2.4.2 Operating Frequency – 5.728-5.850GHz; 2.400-2.483GHz

2.2.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed) – 2000m

2.2.4.4 Output Power – 9W

2.2.4.5 Operating Temperature Range - 140F to 1040F (-100C to 400C)

2.2.4.6 Battery – 600mAh LiPo 2S