## September 2, 2015 Exemption No. 12728 Regulatory Docket No. FAA
- 2015
- 2520 Mr. Joel W. Israel President and CEO FC Robotics, Inc. 6400 Northwest 6th Way Suite 147D Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Dear Mr. Israel : 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 June 11, 2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of FC Robotics, Inc. (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an exemption . The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial videography and photography . See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA des cribing 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 is a DJI Phantom 2 . The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates . In accordance with the statutory criteria

## 2 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 the requested 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 1


## . The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption No s . 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA
−20 14
−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Lab s , 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, FC Robotics, Inc. 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.

1 

### Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by instruments aboard the UA.

## 3 Conditions and Limitations In this grant of exemption, FC Robotics, Inc. is hereafter referred to as the operator. 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 Phantom 2 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 thi s 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.

## 4 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 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 i s 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

## 5 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 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 five 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

## 6 (N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 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.

## 7 29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption. 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 certific ate 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.

## 8 This exemption terminates on September 30, 2017 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Sincerely, /s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service Enclosures

# FC Robotics, Inc. 6400 N.W. 6"' Way, 

### Suite1470 

### Ft. Lauderdale, 

### fL 33309


### June 11.2015 U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Operations West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Rc: Exemption Request Sect ion 333 of the FAA Reform Ael and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations trom 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);I4 CFR Part 21; 14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

### & (b): 13 C.F.R. 61. 1 33(a); 91.7(a); 91.9 (b)(2); 9U03(b); 91.109; 91. 119; 91.121; 91.15I(a); 91.203(a) & 

### (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407(a)(l); 91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) 

### & (b). Dear Sir(s)IMadam(s): 

## Consultants (954)567-8942- 

### Office (954)567-8943- Fax 

### www.fcrobotics.com

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 ("Reform Act") and 14 C.F.R. 

### Part II, PC Robotics, Inc. (''FC Robotics") , the operator ofa $!11all unma. nned drone (UA), S<.--cks an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs'') as li sted and d iscuS$ed below. Make- OJI Model- Phantom 2 FC Robotics ' team utili.a:s a<sociates 

### to operate hand held infrn-red cameras for inspection, photography and videogl'llphy of commercial and industrial construction projects pursuant to its conl1'1lC!S with 

### building owners. With the advent ofnew technology, to increase safety measures onjobsites for its operators 

### and increase produC1ion and financial efficiencies for its clients. FC Robotics requests the use ofUAs equipped with cameras and other normal. established remote sensing technologies for aerial videography and photography ofcommercial and industrial construction projee1S("purpose"). Approval ofFC Robotics' exempt ion request 

### will permit tl1e operation of comparatively inexpensive UAs in tight l y controlled. predetermined and limited airspace. This ai r space wi ll include areas away from general public, airports, heliportS and vehicular traffic and within the property boundaries ofprivate. governmental, and quasi-governmental agency owned construction site, oil, gas, mining. and related client owned or controlled properties. FC Robotics has created (and attached) confidential and detailed safety protocols and controls ("FC Robotics ' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit") to avoid and prevent public hazards as well as preventing the interference with manned aircraft which could cause a b32ard or catastrophe. This ae1S 

### to enhance safety protocols unique to FC Robotics' lightweight UAs being utilized specifically for >'ideogl'llphy 

### and photography. The usc ofFC Robotics· UAs for these purposes reduces the need to physically enter potentially unsafe construction sites, typicall y needed to perform these lypcs ofoperations, and provides an economic benefil to the business consumer as the fC Robotics UAs provide higher quality imagery at a fraction ofthe cost ofaerial vidcography and photography and monitoring using conventional aircraft . UAs outfitted with infrared sensors would also reduce the need to physically access the constnrction site and other properties to monitor roofing, structurnl and general conditions. FC Robotics would also use UAs for evaluating construction site conditions before, during and aftCl' commercial and industrial construe1ion projee1S. These savings will result not only in enhanced efficiency and 

### productivity for these commercial purposes but added environmental and safety benefits to 

### the public at large.



### 1A; described more fully below. FC Robotic,· requested exemption would authorize commercial operations ()faerial vidcogr-.tphy. photography and remote sensing. using FC Robolics' UAs. wbicb will be operated

**und~r** oontrolled c()nditi()nS at an altitude of no greater 

### rhan four hundred (400)

**f~t** AGL in airspace 

### that 

### is limited in 

### scope and will have aut()mated control features . 

### l'C Robotic!>' IJAs will also be operated by 

### an individual who has passed an 

### fAA approved ground training 

### exam . As outlined below, the ain<pace in which 

### fC Robotics' UA; will operate within 

### will be disclosed to the FAA 

### m advance to night operation Finally, FC Roborics' UAs will be used in lieu ofcomparati\ • cly hazardous opera tions now conducted with fixed wing and rotary conventional a ir c raft which should n:a;sure the FAA that these o perations will ach i eve at l ca't an c quivalc. nt l eve l or grcat.er level o f sa fety . In th e inte r e s t of economic effic i ency a n d public sa f ety, I'C Robot ics hereby rc sp<. -ctfu ll y applies for 

### an exemption from the l isted FA R s to allow commercia l o peratio ns of 

### FC Robotics ' UAs . so l on g 

### as s uch operati o ns 

### a 1 -c conducted with i n and under th e condi tio n s o u tl ined herein or as may 

### be

**est<~blishe**
**d** by th e 

### FAA as r equ i red b y Sec tion 333. Appr o val ol'th is exemption would thereby enhance safety a nd ful fill the Secr e t

ary ofTransportation's ("Adminis trator") respons i bili ties under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act to " e stablish requirements for the 

### sat e operation o f suc h aircmft systems in the national

**ai~pacc** 

### system " A> discussed above and more fully dcscrilx.-d bclo". the requested exemption would permit the operation ofsmall, unmanned and relatively inexpensive UAs wider controll<:d conditions in airspace that is limited and predetermined. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fullill the Administrator responsibilities to • ...esrabli<h requirements for 

### the safe operation ofsuch aircraft systems in the national air;pace system." Please 

### see Section 333(c) of the Refonn Act. Additionally. the 

### FAA has already granted previous exemptions which 

### are essentially idontica l to t he exemption being sought by FC Robotics. T he name and add rcs.' of the applicant is : FC Robotics. Inc. 6400 N . W. 6 'b Way, # 1 470 Ft.

**l. ~ude**  **dale.** 

### I'L 33309 RI::Ol ! LATIO_NSFROM WHICH THE EXEMPTION IS RF.QIJF.STF.() 14 

### C.l· .R. Part 21 14 C . F. R . 45.23(b) 14 C . F . R. 61.113 (a)& (b) 14 CF . R. 61.133(a) 14 C . F . R. 91.7(a) 14 C.F. R. 91.9(b)(2) 14 C.F . R. 91.103 14 C . F . R . 91.109 14 C.F. R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 9 1.1 21 14 C . F. R. 91.15 1(a) 14 

### c.r. R. 9 1. 203 (a) & 

### (b ) 14 C.I'. R . 9 1. 405 (a) 14 C.P. R. 9 1. 407(a)( l ) 14 C.P.R. 91.409(a)(2) 14 C . F.R. 91.417(a) 

### & (b) This c'emption application is expressly submined tO fullill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe Refom1 Act. This law directs the Secretary ofTransponaJionto consider whether cenain unmanned aircraft S)stems ma) operate safely in the national air.;pacc system (NAS) before completion of the rulemak.ing required under Section 332 ofthe Reform Act . In making this detenninaJion. the Secretary is required to determine wh ich types of UAs do not create a h928rd to 

### u.•cr.; of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in ligh t of the following:


### 2• The UA's size. weight, speed. and op....-.llional capability; • Opcrntion oftbe UAs 

### in close prox1mity to airpor1S and populated areas: and • Opcrntion of the UAs within Visual Line of Sight ("VI .OS") ofthe operator. Reform Act§ 333 (a) . Lastly. ifthe Secretary dttcnnines that such vehicles "may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary ;,hall c'Stablish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airsp:tcc system" and FC Robotics

**Engineer~** will follow those requirements. The Federal Aviation Act expressly grant> the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This s tatutory au thority by its

**erm~** include< exempting civil aircraft, as the term is d efined under §40101 ofthe Act, that in cl ud es UAs. from the I"Cfiuircmcnt lhat nil 

### civil aircraft must have a currcnl airwo11hincss cert i t1cate. The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement ofa regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any section> 44702-44716 ofthi> title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public intcrcsL 49\J . S . C . §44701(t) . See also49 USC §447 ll (a): 49 USC

**§447~:** 14 CFR §91.203 (a)( I). 

### FC Robotics' liAs are rotorcraft weighing less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) including energy sourcc(s). equipmem and an)· payload. They operate. under normal conditions at a ground 

### speed of no more than thirt) (30) knots and have the capabili1y 10 hover, and move in lbe venical and horizontal plane simultancou.sly. 

### 11te lJA> will opcnnc only in line of sight and within !be area described in FC Robotics' Confidential Pr01ocols and Controls E.xhibiL Such operations" ill insure that the UA wiiJ•nol crea1e a hazard 10 users of the nalional airspace system or the public" . Given the small si7.e of the UAs involved and the rcstriclcd environment within which lhey will opernte, 

### FC Robotics falls squarely within that zone ofsafety (an equiva l ent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, a llow commerc ial operations of UAs to commence immcdialcly. Also due to the s i7e ofthe UAs and 1he restricted

**~reus** in which 1hc r clcvan tlJAs will operate. approval of the app lication prcscn1s no nationa l securi t y issue. Given the clear direclion in Section 333 ofthe Rcfonn Act, the authori ty contained in the Federal Aviat ion Act, as amended: the strong equivalent level of safccy surrtJunding !he prop<>Sed operations. and the significant public benefit including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts. inc ludin g reduced emissions associated with allowing UAs for aerial v idcography and photogrophy operations as well as other monitoring purposes. the gram of the requested exemptions is in the pub lic interest. Additionally. there is economic efticiency created with the u'c of FC Robotics' UAs 

# a• 1he typical cost to perfom1 aerial videography and photography with helicopters and airplanes heavily multiplie-s the cost to business consumers and government agcncic'S , including law enforcemcoL for the service• which are to be provided by I'C Robotic>. TilE !iXTENT ANO BASIS OF THE RELIEf SOUGIIT BY FC ROBOTICS FC Robotics

**submit~** !his application 

### in accondancc -.ith the Refonn Act, 112 P.L. 

### 95 §§ 331-334. seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating that presently prevents FC Robotic.• from contemplated commercial videography, photography and other flight operations within the national airspace system. The Rcfonn Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems inlo our national airspace system 

# a• it is in the public's interest to do so. FC Robotics' u ltrnlight weight UAs meet the defini tion of"smallunman ned aircraft" as defined in Section 331 and thcrctore the integration ofFC Robotics' u l tralight weight UAs is express l y conlemplated by the Reform Act. FC Roborics would li ke to operate its ul tralight weight U As prior to d1e time period by which the Retonn Act requires the FAA to promulga te rules

**go,~crniny** 

### such craft. There by. providing direct experience and valuable infonna tion f(>r rormal 

### regu la1 ion thar can 

### be adminbterc-d unifi)nn l y to all real estate related lJA aerial videography and photography. The Reform Act guides the Administrator in dctcnnining the typeS ofUAs that may operate sa f ely in our national airspace system. These considerations include: weight. si/.c. speed and overall capabilities of the UAs: whether the UAs will be operated ncar airport' or heavily populated areas and; whether the UAs will be operated by line of sighL F.ach of these items is favorable to the gram ofan exemption to FC Robotics. FC Robotics" UAs utilize four ( •1) counter-rotating propellers for balance. control and stability. f'C Robotics' UAs are equipped with GPS and auto return safety technology. FC Robotics' UAs weigh less than five (5) pounds including camera and gimbal asscmbl)'. FC Robotics puts safety lirst

**wh~n** considering any UA flight. FC Robotics' small UAs a . re desi!\fled 10 hover in place via t>PS and operate in less than a 24 knot (27 mph) wind. In order to increase safety plus stability and limit harm and financial loss of property, FC Robotics 

### will not fly its UAs in su;,tained winds exceeding 15 knots ( 17 mph) . FC Robotics' established s•fcty •yslems include a GPS mode that allows its lJAs 10 hover in place when radio controls arc released. FC Robotics' 

### 3

### UAs have three modes to choose from. FC Robotics utili>c< the Smart Modes for aerial videography and photography. This mode 

### is the

**s:~fest,** 

### most reliable and stable mode to pre•ent accidents and beins a hazard to others. When pilot communication is lost. FC Robotics' UAs are designed to return then \lowly descend to the point oftakeoff. FC Robolics does 

### not operate its UAs neor airports, hospitals. police heliports or news channel heliports. FC Robotics does not 

### operate its UAs in areas where generul public is within 

### fifty (50) 

### to one hundn.-d (100) 

### )ards depending on location. conditions and "eather . fC Robotics' pilots and observers are constantly on alert for any manned aircraft and prepared to immediately abort and land the UA at the

**nearc~t** 

### ond o;nfcst ground point in the event a manned aircrnft approaches or the FC Robotics pilot or observer

**sus~ts** 

### a manned aircraft may approach the operating area of a FC Robotics UA. FC Robotics' UAs are capable of vettical and hori>(>nlal operati ons, and arc flown o nly within the li ne ofsight of1he pilot. FC Robotics' UA flights generally l as t fifleen ( 15 ) 

### minutes with an altitude w1dc r four hundred (400) 

### feet AGL and utilize battery power rath er than combustible fue l s. PC Roh<>tics docs not operat e its UAs below the manu t acturcr's recommended minimum charge l eve l s for opera tion pre ferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure ac.h.::quutc commun icat ion between radi o control and the UAs to eliminare 

### polentinl for crashes, loss of control or hazard . Fully charged rc>Crve batler ics arc ma i ntained on site to insure replacement for a sufficientl y safe level of operation . FC Robotics operates very conservatively and docs be lieve in taking risks that may cause a crash or that could create hazard to the pub lic. property and manned aircrafl. FC 

### Robotics' pilots have logged numerous practice

**llighL~** 

### in order to simulate flights for future commercial use and to gain familiarization with the characteristics ofthis specific lJA's performance under different temperature and •vt:athcr conditions. FC Robotics is extremely cautious when operating its UAs 

### and will not "create a hazard to users ofthe national atr..pacc system or the public." Given the small size and wcigllt ofFC Robotics'l)As. they fall well within Congress's contemplatod safety /.One when it promulgated the Refonn Act and the corresponding directive to integrate

**UA~** 

### into the national airspace system . FC Robotics' UAs. utili,.cd in hobby night. has a demonstrable safety record and do no1 pose any U1rcat to 

### the general public or national security. I:C RQIJQJ'JCS:S

_

REQIJEST WILL BENEFIT I 

### !IIi I'UIJLIC AT L 6RGE 

### Aeria l videography and phot ography lor general su r vey pur poses has been around fo1· 

### a l ong tim e through the usc of manned fixed wing aircraft and he li copters. Although FC Robo tics has used stan dard he li copters in the past, in or de r t o remain cost effective and to provide its clients the best pos•iblc service continu ed use ofhe li copters is cost prohibilivc. Typically. only large businesses . large high end companies and high net worth owners are ab l e to absorb such an <'normous cxpen:;c. Thi• deprives smaller companies from th<' enjoying the benefit of this valuable tool. Manned atrcral\ pose a clear threat to the gcncml public througll potential catastrophic cr3.•hcs that may occur. There are many documented e•ents where a manned aircrafl has crashe-d into populated areas with the size and combustibility of thC$<: manned aircratl cau.sing large property

**dam:~ge**

**.** 

### human injuries and 

### loss of life. FC Robolics' UAs 

### pose no such threat since s iLC and

**lac~** 

### of combustible fuel

**alleviate**
**~** 

### •ny ofthese potential threat to the public. With the passage of the Refom1 AcL Congn.-ss has already proclaimed that it is in the public's interest to integrate commercially flown UAs into the national airspace S)51em . rhc gr.Jnt of the exemption request by PC Robotics funhers the public interest through academic and visual awareness of the geographical benefits of certain areas and by making this cost cO'cctive alternative available to small real estate companies and the average landowner. FC Robotics' ultralight UAs are battery powered and create no emissions that may harm t he environmem.ln the w1likely event of a FC Robotics IJA cr.tsh , the consequence is far less than a full size he li copter or fixed w i ng ai rcmft. which are heavy and contain combus ti b l e fue l. crash ing and

**cau~ing** 

### caLa. ,tru phic

**evas ta~on**  

### t o tb e pub li c. The public's interest is f urthered a,, 

### FC Robotic• minimizes ecological and crash threat by pennin i ng aerial videography and photography captured through FC Robotics' banery opera t ed ultralight lJA';. Permitting FC Robotics to immcdi:uely fly within national air space furthers not only pub li c safety but economic growth. Granting FC Robotics' exemption request •ubstantially funhers the economic impact for any communiry and for companies looking to relocate or building a eertain community as well as individuals looking to relocate to a commuoiry for career advancement through academic and geographical awareness provided by FC Robotics. In the end. the granting of this C\emption to FC Robotics will serve 

### a:. a benefit and stimulus to any community FC' ROROTIC$' EXEMPTIO'i WILL NOT ADVFRS E LY AfFECT

**SAFF D'**  **AND** WILL I'ROVIOI ·. A I.E VEL OF SAFF.

_ TY AT LEAST EQUAL TO EXISTING FAA STANDARDS


### 4

# rc Robotics'

**e~emption** 

### will not adversely aiTcct..afet). as it will in 

### fact enhance safety. 

# rc Robotics' ability ro log

**si~ilicant,** 

### conltOIIcd and monirored flight time in FAA controlkd airspace will allow FC Robotics to contribute to r.he innovation and implemenrarion of new. novel and undiscovered safet) pn>1ocols for realtors that 

### may be embraced by the Narional Association of Realtors {NAR) throul!,b coosis<ent and ongoing cooper-Jtion \\ir.h the FAA. Additionally. the I•AA may urilize the new safety protocols for the use ofUAs in FAA

**controll~"<l** 

### air<pacc for all industries. FC Roborics submits the following representation' ofenhancements to current aerial vide<>llfllphy and photogra phy: • FC Robot i cs UAs will be 

### ope r ated by u 

### licensed FAA pilot; • FC Robotics' UA s wei gh less th an five (5) pou nds (2.26796 Kg) compl et

e w ith the camera and gi m bal

**a.~ mb**  **y;** 

### • FC 

### Robotics wi ll opera t e i ts UAS below n 

### lbur hundr ed (400) 

### feet ceiling having been estab li shed by the R e form Act of2012 

### • FC Robotics ' I)

### As only operate for fifteen (15) 

### mi nu t es per flight 

### • FC Robotics lands its lJAs pri or to manufacturer's recommended minimwn level ofbattery puwcr, • FC Robotics' pilots operate the UAs r.hrough Visual l.ine of Sight only: • FC Robotics' UAs have a GPS 

### night safety feaiUrc whereby rhe UA hovers and then slo\\ly lands if communication with !he 

### pilot is lo.r: • FC Roborics actively analyzes flight dara and orhcr

**sou~** 

### of information to constantly update and enhance its .aftty pro<ocols: • FC Roborics only operates in 

### reasonably safe environments which are strictly conrrolled and away from power lines. elevared lights. airports and actively populared areas: FC Robotics

**conduct~** 

### extensive preflight inspections and protocol to ensure safety remains the primary concern: • FC Robotics always obtains all necessary pcrrni"ions rrom the FAA and landowners prior to the operarion i ts UAsand; • FC

**Robotic.~ a.~**  

### estab li shed safety procedures in pl ace r o abort fl i ghts in the eve nr of safety breaches o r any po t ent ial danger. FC Roborics ' safety protoco l provides a l eve l ofsafety cqualr o or exceeding existing FAA

**rule.~.** 

### lr i s importnnt 

## w note that absent the integration ofcommerc i al liAs into our narional airspace system, manned lixed wing airplanes and helicopters arc the primary means ofaerial vidcography and phorogmphy for community awareness and real estnrc uses . While tlle safety record ofsuch helicopters is outstanding. there have bcc'll incidents involving loss of life as \Veil as exreosive prop<.11)' damage due ro crashes of these manned aircraft and ir is 

### far safer and kss expensive to operate a battery powered FC Robotics' ultralight UAs to accomplish the 

### same task. The 

### potential for loss of life is great diminished with a UA as FC Robotics' lJAs carry no people or fuel on board 

### and the UAs are also very small and versatile which allo"s FC Robotics to avoid ha.r.ard> quickly and 

### safely. AIRCRAFT AND £0UIVALENT I.EVEI. OF SAFE] X FC Robotics proposes thar the exemption requested herein app l y to civi l aircrallthal have the characteristics and that operate with rhe limitati ons listed herein. 'rhe>c lim i tutions provide for at leasr an equivalen t or even higher level of safety to operations under rhe cur r ent regulatory slructurc because the pro p osed operations represen t a safe t y enhancement to the nperarions conducred w ith con ven t i on

al aircraft . The FAA has norcd in past ex emptions thai "Conventi onal ae ri al video opcratiQns, usingjet or piston-po w ered ai r craft present risks assoc i ated with aire rall that weigh in the neighborhood of 5 . 000 

### ro 7.000

**pound~** 

### or more. carry large quanti ties offue l. passengers. and. in some cases . cargo. Suc h ai rcrnn 1 nust Oy 

### to and from rhe survey location . 1 

### hc:;c limitarions and conditions to which FC Roboric; agrees to be bound when conducting all operarions under an FAA issued c\cmption include: I. The UAs will weigh bs 

### than five (5) 

### pounds (2.26796 Kg). 2. Maximum rotal flight time for each operational Oighr will be 

### fifteen (I 5) minutes. Flights 

### will be 

### terminated 3t thiny percent (30%) 

### bauery po"cr reserve should thar occur prior to the lifteen ( 15) 

### minute limit. 3. 

### Flights will be 

### operated at an alritude of no more than four hundred (400) feet AG 1
- 

### 4. Minimum crew for each operation will consist ofrhe UA Pilot and a Visual Observer ("YO"). 

### 5

### 5. The UA pilot 

### will be an FAA licenoed airman \\ith atlc-.!St a private pilot's certificate ond :llleast a current third..:lass medical certificate. 6 . 

### The UA Pilot 

### will be Pilot in Command (PIC). 7 . The !lAs will operate within an area defined 

### in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit. 8. A briefing will 

### be conducted with regard to the planned UA operat i ons prior to flight oper:otions. It wiU 

### be mandatory that all personnel who will 

### be performing duties with regard to the llight operations be present for this briefing. 9. The PIC and YO 

### wiU ha ve been trained i n operat i on ofUAs gener:olly and r eceived up-to-date information on the particular UA to 

### be operated and theliA will be operated in confonnity with FC Robotics ' Confidential Protocols and Contro ls Exh i b i

t. 1 0 . The PIC and YO wil l a t a ll t i mes be able to comm un icate via voice communication. II . Wr i tten and/or oral pem>ission from the re l evant property ho lder(s). or the i r authori?.ed representative(s). 

### will be obtai ned. 12 . All required pennis.ions and pcnnik' wi ll be obw in ed from territorial, state. county or city jurisdictions. including loca.llaw enforcement. fin:. or other appropriate governmental agencies. 13. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA will return to the launch site of the UA. or another more appropriate site. and land 14 The UA will ha'"' the capability to abort a night in case ofunpredkted obstacles or emergencies.

**~LB.** I'ARI 21. SUBPARLH: AIRWORTHI'lfSS C t RTifiCATES 14

**C.F R.§.~1~203{A}{I)**  Subpart II, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for t he issuance of airworthinc!.s certificates as required by fAR §91 

### .203 (a) (I). G i ven the si'.c and limited operaling nreo associated with the aircraft to be utiliL.Cd by FC Robotics, an exemption from Pan 21 Subpart H meets the r equirements ofan equ iva lent level of satety under Pan II and ScctiM 

### 333 ofthe Refonn Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 

### 333 <)f the Refonn Act bot h authorize t he FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airwor th iness cer tificate, upon considC I ':ltion of the size. weight, speed, operational capab il ity. and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particu lar UA. In o il ca.<es. an analysis ofd1ese criteria demonstrates that the llA operated without an airwo1thiness certificate , in the restricted environment and under the conditions propo . ,ed will be aL least as safe. or safer. than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcrat\) operating with an airworthiness ecrtificatc without !he restrictions and conditions proposed. l'he UAs to be operated hereunder is less than five (5} pounds (2.26796 Kg) fully loaded. carries neither a pilot nor pa.-..'>Cnger. carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels. and operates exclusively within a M:Corcd area as set out in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and ContrOls ExhibiL Unlike other civil aircraft. operation; under this exemption will he tightly contrOlled and monitored by both the operator. pursuant to FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols 

### and Controls Exhibit. and under the n.'quircments and in compliance with local public safety requirements. to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional aerial videography and photogr.iphy. Lastly. application of these same criteria demon<trntes thm there is no credible threat to national security 

### posed by the UAs, due to its size. s peed ofoperation. location ofoperation , lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels. and inability to carry a substantial externa l load. 14 C'Y. K. § 

### 45 .23 

# on

**M~RKING** OF TilE AIRCI{Afl' Th e rcgulotion requires: When rnarks include on l y the Roman capitallc ucr "N" and the registration number is displayed on lim i ted, re.<tricted or light-sport category aircra ft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft. the operator mu>t a lso display on that aircrat\ near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit. or pilot station. in letters not less 

### than 2 in ches nor more than 6 inches high. the words "limited." "restricted," "light-sport." "experimental." or "provisional." as applicable . F.ven though the

**UA~** will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may 

### be needed as the UAs will ha'e no entrance to the cabin. cockpit or pilot station on "hich the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport." "experimental.· or " provisioMl, " may be placed. Gi'cn the si'.c ofthe UAs. two-inch lettering will 

### be impossible . 

### The word " experimental." or any otber term as is so required will 

### be placed on the fuselage ofthe UAs in compliance with §45.29 

### (f) .


### 6The <:quivalcntlevel of safety will 

### be provided by having the U As marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 

### (f) where the pilot. obscncrand others working with the UAs will see the identification of the UAs as

**"E~perimental."** The fAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to bemptions Nos. 10700,8738, 10167 and 10167A. 

### HS F.R. 

### § 61.113(A) & 

### <B): 61.133(A): PRIVATE PII.Q!' PKIVIl-loGES ANL>LIMITAIIONS: Pll,Q !'liS COMMAND: COMMERCIAL PILOT PRNILF.GF.S ANO I.IMITATIONS : PILOT IN COMMANQ Section 61.113(a) & (b) limit private pi l ots to non-commercial operations. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carr i es a pilot. passengers. and ear<.;o. the UA in this case is rcmorely comro ll ed with no passengers or property of orhers on board. Section 61.133(a) requires an individual with a commercial pilot's license to 

### be p il ot in command of an aircraft fo r compensa tion or hi r e. FC Robotics respectfully proposes !hal operaw r r equ i rements should take into account the charact eristics ofthe panicu lar UA. FC

**Robotic.~·** UAs have bui l t-in technical capabili ti es that s lrici l y li mit the potential for operation outside the oper;uing conditions set forth in the exemption upplicution including a fly back to launch point for night terminat i on. L>etection of lost GI'S or of insufticient satellite; initiates an immediate return to launch location. 

### • Lo" power on the aircraft triggers escalatin!l alarms at 30% and 15% levels. • lhe aircraft 

### "eighs less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg). fully loaded. Given these safe!} features. FC Robotics proposes that operators ofthe lJAs should only he required to bold a private pilot's license and not a commercial pilot's license FC Robotics notes that the 

### FAA has found that safety factors permitted operation ofUAs by operators with these qualifications in the ca.<e ofoperations pursuant to public CO As where the mandatory operating conditions specified above are presenr. Please sec Federal Aviation Administration . Notice N-8900.227, Unmanned Aircraft Systems ( UAS) Opemtiooal Approval. at 20-21 (July 30. 2013). The FAA ha:; !he ;tatutory authority, granted at 49 U.S.C.§44701(1) to waive the pilot 

### rcquin:mcnts for commerc ial 

### opcralions . Given these conditions and restrictions. an equ i va l ent level o f safety wi ll be provided by allowing operati on of FC Kobotics Engineers' UAs without a commercial pilot's license. under the conditions set forth herein . I he

**ris~s a.~sociated**  with 

### the operation of FC Robotics ' lJAs (given its size. speed. operational capabilities. and lack of combustible fuel) are so diminished from the level of

**ris~** associated with private pilot operations or commercial operations contemplated by l'an 61 with conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft). that allowing operation; of the UAs 

# a.• set forth above mc'Cts or

**e~cccds** the present level ofsafety provided under

**I~** C.F.R. § 61.113(a) 

### & (b) and doc-<> not rise to the level of requoring a cornmc'I'Cial pilot to operate 

### the 

### aircraft under §61 .133(a). Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the UAs will not 

### carry a pilot or 

### passenger<, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety ofcurrent operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a priv-dtC pi lot's license rather than a commercial pilofs license to operntc these small UAs. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers. the UAs are remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area ofoperation is controlled and restricted. and all 0 ighL• arc p lanned and coordinated in advance as set forth i n FC Robotics' Conlidentiall'rotoco ls and Controls Exhibit. The l eve l of>Ufcty provided by the requ i rements included in FC Robotics ' Conlidcntio l Protocols and Cont r ols Exhibit exceed t hai prov i ded by a si n gle ind ividual holding a commercial p il ot's certilkate operating a conventi ona l aircraft. The risks asM>c iated with the operation ofthe UAs arc so dim i nished from the level of risk associated with commercial operati ons contemp lated 

### by Pan 61 when drafted. !.hat allowing operations ofthe UAs as requested with a privotc pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level ofsatcty achieved by 14 C.P. R. §61.113 (a) & (b). 14 C.F.R.. §91.7!Al:

**CIVIL_~IRCRAFT** AIRWO!rl !!!NESS 

### The regulmion n.-quircs that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it 

### is in airwonhy condition. As there 

### "ill be no airwonhiness ceniticate issued for the aircrdfL should this exemption be granted no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining

**ain~onhiness.** Given the 

### sv.c ofthe aircrnn and the requirements contained in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls F.xbibit for maintenance and usc of safety check lists prior to each OighL



### 714

**C.~ R.**  § 91.9 (B) !2): CIVIL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANilALIN THE A!RCRAtl Se<:tion 91.9 (b)(2) provides No person may operate a U.S. registel\.'<1 civil aircraft (2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not req uired by § 2 1.5 of this chapter, unle>S there is available in the aircraft a CuiTen t approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. The UAs, given their si1.c and configuration has no ability or p lace to carry such a flight manua l on the aircraft, not only because there is no p ilot on board. but because there is no room or capaciry to carry such an i tem on the aircraft. Ihe equivalen t level ofsafety will be maintained by keeping I'C Robotics' Conlidcntial Protocols and Controls Exhibit at the ground control point where the pilot flying the UAs will have immediate access to it. The FAA has

**is.~ued** the following exemptions to this reguk1tion: Please see FAA Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738. 9299. 9299A, 9565 , 9565B. 10167. 10167A, 10602.32827. and 10700. 

## HJ.:..1::. R._ !,91.103: PREFI.IGHT ACTION This rcgulauon requires each pilot in command to take cenain actions before flight to insure the safety of Oight. As fAA approved rotorcraft Oight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an exemption will be needed. An ¢quival entlevel of safety will be provided as set forth in FC Robotics' Conlidcntial Protocols and Controls Exhibit. nte J>JC will rake all actioos including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoffdistances and aircraft perfonnance data before initiation of Oigh t. 1 4 C'.f'.R . §91. 1 0<1: FLIGIIT

**INST~UCTION** Section 91.109 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free ba ll oon) that is being used for night instruction unless thar aircratl has fully functioning dual comrols. lJA• and remotely piloted aircraft. by their dc,ign do not have fully functional dual controls. l'loght control is accomplished through the use ofa control box that communicmes with the aircraft via radio communic.1tions. The FAA has approved

**e~emptions** for Oight training without fully funCtional dual controls for a number ofaircraft and for night instruction in

**cxperimen~l** aircraft. Please see FAA Exemption l'os . 5778K 

### & 9862A. fbe equivalent level ofsafct) i s provided as neither a pilot nor pa.<sengers will 

### be 

### carried in the aorcrull and by the si7.e and 

### speed ofthe aitcrall . 11 C.!·, R . §91.119: 'v!INIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES Secrion 9 1. 119 estab li shes safe altitudes for operation ofcivil aircraft. Section 91.119(d) allows helicopters LObe operated at less than the minimums prescribed. provided the person operating the helico pter comp lies with any route or alt itud es rrcscribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for UAs that are a helicopter and the c•empt ion requests authority to nperatc atllltitude s up to four hundred (400) feet AGL, an exemption may be needed to allow such opcmtions . As set forth herein. as stated in the limited conditions Stated in FC Robotics' Confident i al Protocols ond Controls Exhibit. the liAs will never operate at higher than lour hundred (400) feet AGL. It w ill however be operated 

### in a restricted area with security perimeter. where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without the ir pre-obtained consent. The equivalent level of safety will 

### be achieved given the si1e, weight. speed of the UAs as well 

## os the location where it is operated . No flight will be taken without the permis.ion ofthe property owner or local oniciab.
**Bcc:~usc** of the advance notice to the prop..'rty ownel{s). or their authorized rcprcscntutive(s ). all affected individuals" ill 

### be a ..arc ofthe planned flight operatiOil> 

### a. set forth in FC Robotics' Conlidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit. Wben one compares the flight operations proposed herein with aircraft or rotorcraft "eiglting far in exce-ss ofthe less than five (5) pounds (2 .26796 Kg) and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated 'vith these proposed operatioru. i> far less than those presently presented" ith conventional aircraft operating at or below live hundred {500) feet AGL. In addition, the low-altitude operations ofthe UAs will ensure separation bet,.een these small UAs op..>r.ltions and the operations ofconventional aircraft that must comply with

**s~-ction** 91.119. 

### 814 C.F . R. §<ll

**121_~L'(IMETER** SETTINGS This regulation rct(uircs each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimcttt that is set" . . to the elevation ofthe departure airp0r1 or an appropriate altimeter setting available before dep3r1ure.• As the UA ma) not have a banamctric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out. an exemption ma) 

### be needed. An equivalent level of

### safety will be achieved by the operdlor. pur.;uant to FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Contnals l.:.>.hibit. confirming the altitude Mthc launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before night. 14 C.E.R, §

**'LU~1(6)**

**:** F lJF.I. RF.QUIRF.MENTS !'OR l'l.,I_GI I J.:_Ii'j VFR CONDITIONS Sectio n 91.151 (a) prohibit.' an individua l ti'om beg inning "a flight 

### in an airp lane under VFR conditions un le ss (considering wind and tbrecast weather condition>) there is enough fue l to fly to the first point of intended landing. and. assuming nunnal cru ising speed . 

### (1) During the day. to fly uficr that for at least 30 minutes: or (2) At night. to fly after that for at leasl4S minutes.'' FC Rohotics believes !hat an equi\'alcntlcvcl ofsatcty can be achieved by limiting nights to fifteen (IS) minutes or thirly percl'11t (30"/o) ofbanery power whichever happens tir.;L This restriction would be more than adequate to retum 

### the UAs to their planned landing zone from anywhere in ill> limited operating area. Similar exemptions have 

### been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F. 

### 5745. 10673, 

### and 10808. 

## H.££. R.j21 '.!!:UAl Al',ID_.(B.}: CARRYTNC. CIVII .,_ P,IRCRAFI CERTIFICATION AND RJ;(iiSTRAT!ON The regulation provides in pertinent pari: (a) cxccpr as provided in§ 91.715. no person may opera te a civil aircran unless it has within it the following· (I) An appropriate and current airworlhincss ccrtiticale ... (b) No person may operate a civil aircr•tt unless the airworthiness cerliticatc required by paragraph (a) ufthis section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it h legible tu passengers or crew. rhe UAs fully loaded weight is no greater than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such. there is no ability or place to 

### carry ccrlification and registration documents or to display them on the UA. An equivalent level orsafety will be achieved 

### by kl'<.:ping thco;c documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying the UA will have immediate access to them to the extent they arc applicable to the UA. lbe FAA 

### has issued numcrou.< exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565. 9665. 9789. 9789A, 9797. 9797A. 9816A. and 10700 . H_(' FR. §.91.405 (A): 407 lAX I l: 409 !A)l2); 4171Al 

### & 18); M/\fNTENANCE INSPFcC

_ TIONS These regulations require that an aircra ft. opcl'ator or owner tlsha ll have that aircran inspected as prescribed in s ubpart !>of this pan and s ha ll

**b~twccn** required inspections. except as provided in paragraph (c) ofth is section.

**hav~** 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 Par143 apply only to aircraft with an airworlhiness cenificate. these sections will not apply to FC Robotics. Maintenance will be accompli,hed by the operator pursuant to the night manual and operating handbook as referenced in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and C'ontrols Exhibit. An equivalent level of 'l:lfety will be achieved

**becau~** the:;c small UAs are very limited in siLC 

### and will carry a small

**p:~ylood** 

### and operate onI) in restricted areas for limited periods of time . Ifmechanical issues arise the UAs may land immediately and will be operating from no hightt than four hundn:d (400) feet AGL. 

### As provided in FC Robotics' Confidential Pnatocols and Controls Exhibit. the operator will ensure 

### lJru arc in woridng order prior to initiating night. perfom1 required maintenance. and keep a log ofany maintenance perfonncd . Moreover. the operator is the person most fumiliar with the aircraft and hcst suited to maintain the aircraft in an aimonhy condition to provide the equivalentlevcl of ,afcty 

### 9Pursuant to 14 C.F..R. Part ll,lhe following summary i;. provided lor publication in the Federal RegiSter. should it 

### be detennin«lthat publication is needed: FC Robotics seek> an <:Xemptinn from the following rules : 14 C . F.R.

**~21.** subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b); 14 ('.P. R §§ 61 113(a) 

### & (b); 91.7(a): 91.9(b)(2); 91.103(b): 91.109; 91.119: 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) and (b); 91.405(a): 91 A07(a) (I); 91.409(a)(2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417(a) 

### & (b) to operate commerc ially a sma ll unmanned vehicle weighing less than fifty-five (55) pounds (25 K g) in its operations. Approvu l ofexemptions allowing commercial operations of UAs in the purposes outlined above (or similar

**opcr-~tions)** wi ll e nhance safety by reduc i ng r i sk. Conventi ona l ae ri a l vidcography and photogr aphy o p era ti ons. usingjet or piston power a i rcrafi. operate at extremely low alti tudesjus t feet from the object be i ng photographed und of\ e n in ext reme proximity to peop l e and structures; and present the risks a"-<Ociated wi th vehicles that we i gh in the ne i ghborhood of fou r thousand (4.000) pounds. ear.rying large amowtts of jet A or other fuel (one hundr ed and forty ( 1 40) gallons forjet helicopters). Such airerafi must 

### fl> to and from the site's location. In contrasL a UA weighing k-ss than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) and powered h)' baneries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. 

### The UA is carried to 

### the site ofthe purposes outlined above (or similar operations) and not flown to the >itc. The lJA will carry no pas$engers or crew and. rnercforc . "ill not expose them to the risks associated with mann«! aorcrall flights. 

### The operation ofsmall UAs. \\Cighing le.s than fhe (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg). conduct«! in the 

### Strict conditions outlined above. will provide an equivalent level ofsofcty supporting the grant ofthe exemptions requested herein. including exempting FC Robotics from the requirements of Part 21 and a llowing commercial operations. These lir,ht:weight aircraft operate at slow srx-cds, close to the l,'TOUnd. and in a steri l e environment and. as a result, arc fur sufcr than conventio n al operations conducted with turb in e helicopters opennin& in c l ose proximi t y to the ground and peop l e. PRIVACY All llights wi ll occur over private. con trolled or approved properly with th e property ()1'11Cr'S. or the i r authorized representative. prio r consent and knowledge. rhe aerial videogmphy and photogmphy will be of struc tures and property whose owner. or authori.t.Cd representative. has consemed to the aerial vidcography and photogmphy or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where aerial vidCQgtaphy and photography 

### will tnke place. The grant of this exemption request: will provide improved safety in all operations. Sathlaction ofthe criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of2012
- size . "'eight. speed. operating capabilitic.. pro,imity to airports and populat«l areas and operation within visual line ofsigbt and national security- provide more than adequatejustification for the granting ofthe requested exemptions allowing commen:ial operation of FC Robotics' lJAs

**purso:~ntto** FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit all3chcd hereto. SUMMARY OF FC ROBOTICS 'S REOUF-ST FOR AN FAA EXEMPTION I . FC Robo tics' UA s must weigh less th an five (5) pounds ( 2.26796 Kg). inc l uding energy source(s) and equipment. Opera tions authorized by the grant of on exempti on arc li mi ted 1<> DJI Phantom 2 u ir

cntft. Any proposed operations o f any ulhco· uircmft will requ ir e a new peti tion or a peti tion to a mend this grant. 2 I·C R o botics' UAs may not be llown a t n ground speed exceeding thirty (30) knots. 3 . FC Robotics' flights must 

### be operated at an altitude of no more than four hundred (400) feet above ground level (AGL). as indicated by the procedures specified in I·C Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in fe-et AGL. 4 FC Robocics' UAs must be opcr.s.tcd within the VLOS ofthe PIC at all time:.. This require< the PIC to 

### be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than coiTCC1ive lenses. as specified on the PIL"s I'AA·is.>u«l medical certificate 

### 5 All FC Robotics operations must utili.<e a YO. The YO may 

### be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the P IC always maintains VLOS capability. The YO and PIC must be able to communic.ntc verbally utalltimcs. 

### 10

### 6. FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit to be deemed as considered as acccp1.1blc to !he FAA provide-d additional requirements as identified by the FAA fTom time to time are added to or amended in fC Robotics ' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhlbit. 

# rc Robotics' Confidential Protocols 

### and Controls Exhibit and any gram of exemption must be 

### maintained and made available to !he Administrator upon request. 7. Prior to each flight the P I C mlll>t inspect the UA to ensure it is in a condition for safe

**ni~hL** 

### If the inspection reveals a condition that affectS the safe operation of the UA,the aircraft is prohibited from operating unti l tltc necessary maintenance has been perfotmed and the UA is found 

### tv be in a cond i tion for safe nigh t. A Ground Contro l Stati on, if utili,.cd . muM be included i n the p reflight in specti on. Allmu i ntenunce und alterations mus t 

### be properly documen t ed i n the H ir

cmfl rcc.:ords. 8. Any IJA that ha' undergone maintenance or alterations that atiect the UA's operation or flight 

### characrerisrics, e.g. replacement of a llight critical component. must undergo a funcrional rest llight in accordance with FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit. The PIC "ho conducts the functional rest llight mu>t

**ma~e** 

### an entry in the UA's aircrall

**record.~** 

### of the flighr. The requirements and procedure< for a functional test flight and aircraft

**r~ord** 

### entry must be 

### added to FC Robotics' Confidemial Protocols 

### and Controb Exhibit. 9 FC Robotics must follow the manufacture-r'> IJA aircrafllcomponent, maintenance. overhaul. replacement. in.<pection. and life limit requirements. When unavailable. aircraft maintcnancc/componcnllovcrhaul. replacement. 

### and inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls F.xhihit. At a minimum. requirements for the following must be 

### included in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit: a. Actuators/ Servos: b. Transmission (single rotor): c . Power p lant (moto r s): d. Propellers : e. Elect r on i c speed C<)ntrol l cr: 

### f. 13ancrics: g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor): h. Remore command and control: 1. 

### Ground control station (if U><:d): and 

### j. Any other components as determined by FC Robotics. I0. The PIC must 

### possess at least a private pilot cenilicate 

### and at least a currcntthird-cla.<S medical certificate. rhc I'IC mu't also meet the flight review requirements specified 

### in 14 CFR 

### § 61.56 in an aircrall in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. II Prior to op<.-rations conducred for the purpcscs outlined above (or similar operations). the PIC

**mu~t** 

### ha\•c accumulated and logged, in a manne . r consistent with 14 CFR §61.51 (b). a minimum oftwenry-fivc (25) hours oftotaltimc as a lJA rotorcruf\ pilot ('ingle blade or multi·rotor) and at least rcn ( 1 0) hours logged as a lJA pilot with multi-rotor UA which is similar to the UA to 

### be utilized pursuant to th is exemption. Prior documemed flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicab l e regu lat i o n s may sa t isiY this requirement. Train ing, proficiency. and experi ence-building Jli ghts must be conducted under an exempti on to accomplish the required fligh t cyc l es and fl i g ht time. During traininj;. proficiency, and experience-bui l ding flights. all persons not essential for nir,llt operations arc considered

**onparticipant~.** 

### and the PIC must operate !he lJA with appropriate distance trom nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR §91.1 I9. 12 . Prior to operations conducted for the purposes outlined above (or similar operation,). the PIC must have accumulated and togge-d. in a manner consistent with 14 CFR §61.5 I (b). a minimum of live (5) hour> a' u UA pilot operating the make and model ofUA> to be 

### utilized for operations under the exemption and three (3) take-offs and tlm.'C (3) landings in the preceding ninery (<)())days. Training. proficiency. e.\pericnce building. and take-{)ff and landing currency nights can 

### be conducted under the grant ofexemption to accomplish the required flight time 

### and ninety (<)()) day currcnC). During training. prulicicncy. e•perience-building. and takc-{)ffand landing currenC) ftights all persons oot essential for night operations 

### an:

**con~idcrcd** 

### nonparticipants, and the PIC muM operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR 

### § 91.119. 

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### 13. FC Robotics shall not permit the PIC to 

### oper31c Lhc UAS for Lhc purpOse ofaerial vidcography or photc)grnphy (or s imilnr operntions), unless the PIC has demonstrntcd and logged in a manner cons istent with 14 CF R 61 . 51 (b), the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent wi th how the UAS wi ll 

### be operated under Lhis exempt ion, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from peop l e, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

### 14. The UA may not be opernted directly over any person, except authorized and consenting personnel and person:;, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface in the event ofa UA's f ailure or an 

### emergency. 15. FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exh ibi t out lin es safety mi t i

gations for authoriz.ed and consenting pr<>duetion personnel. At all times . those persons must be 

### csscntia lto the purposes outlined above (or s i mil ar operations). Because these procedu r es are**~'Pecific** 

### to participating persons. no further fSOO or aviation safety inspector approval is necessary for reductions to the**dis~ mces**  

### specified in FC Robotics' manuals. 16. fC Robotics' flight operations must be 

### conducted at l east five hundre . d (500) feet from all nonpartici patin g 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 ofan accident. The operator must**~nsure** that nonparticipating persons 

### remain under such protection . If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are wi t hin 500 feet ofthe UA, tl i ght operations must cease i mmediate ly and/or; b . The aircraft is 

### operated near vesse ls, veh i cles or structures where the owner/controller ofsuch vessels. vehicles or strucmres has granted perm ission and the PI C has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to thos e objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard , 

### and; c. Operations nearer to d te PIC , VO. operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to Lhosc persons per§ 91. 1 19(a). 17. If the UAs lose cornmun ieat i ons o r loses iL • GPS signal. they must return to 

### a pre-determined location within the security per i meter and land or be recovered in accordance with FC Robotics' Confident ia l Protocols and Controls Exhibit. 18. The UAs must abort Lhc . Oight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergenc i es i n accordance wi th FC Robc:>tics' Confidential Protocols and Comrols Exhibit. 19. Each UA operation must be completed within fifteen (15) minut es flight time or with thiny percent (30%) 

### battct'y po\vCr**remaining ~**  

### whichever occurs first. 20. 

### FC Robotics must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operat i ons under this gmnt of exemption . Th is COA wi ll also require FC Robotics to request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than seventy- two (72) h<>urs in advance. but not Jess than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the operation . 21. All airc . raft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, regi stered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47 , and have iden tification (N-Number) markings in accordance w ith 14 CFR part4 5, Subpar t C. 

### Markings must be a<; 

### l arge as practicable. 22 . FC Robotics has developed procedures to document and maintain a record of the UA's mai ntenance, preventative maintenance, alterat i ons, status of replacemen t/overhaul component parts, and the total time in service of th e lJAs and dtese procedures are contained in FC Robotics' Confidential Protoco ls and Controls Exhibit. 

### 23. Each UA**opcratt-~** 

### under this e xempti on must comply w i tb al l manufacturer Safety Bulletins . 24. The prefl i ght inspec tion section in FC Robotics ' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exh ibit includes the following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for a ll discrepancies . i.e . Inoperable components, item s, or 

### equipment, not cove red in the preflight inspect ion sections of FC Robotics' Confidential Protoco ls and Controls Exhi biL 

### 12

### 25. Before conducting operations. the radio frequency •JX."Cinlm used for operation and control ofthe UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commil.sion (FCC) or other appropriate government o•ersight agency requirements. 26. The documents required under 14 CFR §§ 

### 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station, if utilized. ofthe UA at any time the UA is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon n..-quest. 

### 27. FC Robotics' UAs must remain c l ear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activiti es at all times (including. but not limited to . ultralight vehicles. pa rac hute activit.ies. parasailins activities. hong g li ders. etc.) . 28. FC Robotics ' UA operations may not be conducted during night, as de fined in 14 C'FR 

### § 1. 1. All operations must be conducted under visual mcte()rological conditions (VMC). flights under special visual Oight ru l es (SVFR) are not authori7ed. 29. FC Robotics' UAs may not be operated by the PIC li"om any moving device or vehicle 30. FC Robotics' liAs may not be operated less than five-hundred (500) fret belo" or less than "''<>-thousand (2.000) feet horizontally from a cloud or "hen visibilit) is 

### less than three (3) statute miles from the PIC 31. FC Robotics· UA may not Op<'r3.tc in Cia'-' R, C. or 

## n airspace without written approval from the FAA The UA may not operate within five (5) nautical miles of the geographic center ofa non-towered airport as denoted on a current 

## r AA-publishcd aeronautical chart unless a Jetter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained. and the operation is 

### conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as required by the FC

**Robotic.~·** 

### COA . The leUer ofagreement with t.he airport management must be 

### made available lo the Administr ator upon request. 32. Any incidem,

**accidcn~** 

### or !li ght operati on that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundari es of the upcr.uionalurca as defined by the applicabl e COA mu st be reported to the FAA's UA Int egration Office (AF'S-RO) within twcnty-li>ur (24) hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transporta tion Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www .n tsb.gov. 33. 

# rc Robotics' UAs. the UA's PIC. and the UA's operations

**mw.~** 

### comply with all applicable pans of I-I CFR including. but not limited to. parts 45. 47. 

### 61. and 91. As mentioned above, the FAA bas 

### already granted previous exemptions which are essential!) identical to the exemption being sought b) FC

**Robotic.~** 

### in this petition for an exemptoon Therefore. I'C Robotics respectfully requests the l· AA grant an exemption pursuant to its application without delay. Sincerely.



# ~~ Joel W. Israel Pre'ident & Chief b.ccutivc Ofticer



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# FC Robotics, Inc. 6400 

### N.W. 6'" Way, 

### Suite 147D 

### Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 

# Flight Safety Manual Aerial Photography and Videography 

## Consultants (954)567-8942
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### Office (954)567-11943
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### Fax
Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft is an essential and utmost consideration for Aerial V i deos and Photography. Maintaining a record of safe flight for FAA requests and for determ i ning future UAS safety protocols is imperative. DATE: location: ---------- ---- ------ Pre- Flight Inspection: o Yes o No Comment

_________ _________ _ ELEMENTS (Circle One) (Circle One) Comments Weather Good Fair Visibility Good Fair Wind Speed Low Medium Proximity to Airport: ______ (see attached map pinpointi ng approximate location of flight) Airport Notified a Yes o No Date: Time _____ _ Phone Number: Contact: Nearest Intersection:- ------ - ---- -- -------- ------ Proximity to Medium Traffic Roadway: ------ ----- ---------- - Proximity to Heavy Traffic Roadway:- ------- - -- --- --------- Proximity to Congested Population: ----- ---- ------- ------ --

Approx. Takeoff Time Approx. Landing Time Estimated Elevation

Unedited flight video/photos available for FAA review upon written request within 1 80 days of flight o Yes o No 

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# FC Robotics, Inc. 6400 N.W. •'"

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### Suite147D R. l.Gro•hoclale. 

### fl. 33309 

## Confidential and Detailed Safety Protocols and Controls Aeria l Photography and Videography 

## Consultants ( 954}567-aN:l
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### Offlc>e (954)567•8943- .._



### Safety for public on the ground as well 

### as manned aircraft is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial imagery. As such, safety protocols and controls must be implemented in pre-flight preparation and during fligh t. Pre-Flight Protocol • 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 that may cause sudden loss of propulsion or unmanageable, uncontro lled flight. • Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other condition s that may impact flight . • Consult Reg ion al Sectional Ch art to determine five (S) mile radius map for a i rport vicinity. • Contact respective Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the nearest airport to the UAs operations to advise ATC of est imated flight time, duration, elevation and pertinent mission information . • Inspect flight area for; 1. Vicinity of public safety public helipads 

## I heliports 2. Vicinity of medical helipads 

## I heliports 3. Vicinity of light poles 4. Vicinity of utility wires 5. Vicinity of trees 6. Flocks of birds or hazards that may cause interference a nd potential flight impact 7. Vicinity of any elevated obstruction that may cause potential flight hazard 8. Vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracted 9. Public gatherings that may attract viewers 10. Optional point of control for best visual sight of UAS while in flight • Take-off and landing 1. Inspect area for best and safest point of take-off and la nding 2. When in a subdivision or area that is within one hundred fifty (150) feet of residential street, post warning sign(s)lstand(s) ATIENTIONI · Aerial Im age ry in Progress · Stay Back 1SO f eet



### 15

### Confidential and Detailed Safety Protocols and Controls Aeria l Photography and Videography {Page 2 of 2) Flight Protocol • Take off and land from same location. • Remain alert to birds, sight or sound of aircraft, curious public and approaching vehicles . • Do not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract t he Pilo t in Command (PIC). • Restrict fligh t to mi n ima l elevation sufficient to acquire desired results. • Remain prepared for emergency l anding at all times. • Pay attention to flight time ( and battery levels at all times) . Set Safety Timer wheneve r possible. • Land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following l anding. Post Flight • Disconnect battery to prevent accidenta l activation of propulsion system • Secure UAS in safe location • Remove all WARNING signs from public access areas. Emergency or Suspected Hazard • Immediate l y land UAS at safest and closest ground location if; 1. Manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicin ity of flight 2. There is a public gathering within the estab l ished safety boundary wanting to observe the flight 3. P i lot in Command (PIC) is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety 4. Sudden change in weather (e.g. wind bursts) 5. Sudden increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight 6. Birds enter into proximity of flight 7. Any sudden unsa fe event that can cause collision distraction or inte r rupt ion o f contro l



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# PHANTOM 2 User Manual Vl.4 For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware vc-rsion V3.10 & PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3.8 

### & PHANTOM R C Ass i stant version Vl.l 

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### CONTENT ................ .. ... . ....... . ................................................. . ... . ....... . ....... . ........ . ....... . ...2 IN 

## THE BOX ... . ............... .. ............................................................. . ......................... . ........ 4 LEGEND .............. . ... . ....... . ... .. .. . .... . .......... .. ......................................................................4 1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ....... . ...................................................................... . ....... .. ...... . 

### 5 1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS ............. .. . • .. . •. . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .... . .. .. . . . . . .. ... ... . .. 5 1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ........................................... . .... . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . .. . ... . . . .5



### Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products . ... . . ... . .. . ........................................... 6 Connections with Other DJI Products ............ .. . .. .. .... .. ... ..... . ........................................... 

## 7 1 . 3LED FliGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............... . .. . ... . . . . . . ... ...... .. . . . . .................................... 11 1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ... . ... . ....................................... . 12 

### 2 PROPELLERS . .... . ............................................ . ... . ... . ....... .. ... . ... . ... . ........ ....................... 

### 13

2.1 ASSEMBLY ............. . .... . ...... ... ....... . . ... .. ... ................................. . ............. .. ..................... . . 13 2.2 DISASS EMBLY .................... . ......... . .. . ... ... . .. ......... . .................. . ......................... . .......... . ... 13 2.3 NOTE S ............................ . .. .. .... . ... .. ... . ......... .... .............................................. .. ..... . . . ... . . 13 

### 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ... . ............... . ... . ........ . ... . ..................................................... . .... 14 3.1 POWER ON THE REMO TE CONTROLLER ......................................... . ..... . . . . .. ....... . .. .. .... .. ........ 14 3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STA TUS ............................................. . .. . . . . .... .. .. . .. . ... . 15 

### 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status ..... .. ........................................... . 

## 15 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status ............................................... 

## 15 3.3 AN T ENNA ORIENTATION ............. . ..... . .. ... ... ... .... . .............................................................. 16 3.4 REMOTE CONTROllER OPERATION .......................... .. . ... . . .... . ............................................. 16 3.5 lJNKING THE REMOTE CONTROllER 

## & BU I LT- IN RECEIVER . . ............................ . ....................... 18 

### 4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY .................................... . ............ . ... . ... . ... . ................................. 

## 19 4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURE$
. . ....... .. ................................ .. ....... . . . ........................ . .. .. . . .. . .. .. . ... . 19 4 . 2 INST ALL THE BATTERY ................... .. . .. ...... . . . .................. . .... . ........................ . ... ..... .. .. .... ... .20 4 . 3 BA TTERY USAGE ................... . ... ... ...... .. ....... . ....... . ..... . ........ .. ........................... . ......... ..... .20 4.4 D E SCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY LEVELINDICATOR .............................................. .... . .......... . .... .21 4 . 5 CoRR E CT BA TTE RY USAGE NOT ES .......................... .. . .. .. . ............................. . .............. . ....... 22 

### 5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ....... . ........ . ....... . .... . ........................................................23**2013 20** **15** OJ I. A ll Rights Reserved. 

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### S.l CAliBRAnON WARNINGS •.• •••...•...•......•••••••....•.•...... ...........•. • •• .•.• ••.•..•.•.•.•.••••••••.•.• .••••.•.•.• 23 S.2 CAliBRAnoN PROCEDURES .. . .... . . ...................... ....... . ... .. . ..... ..... • ......... •. ......................••..•23 S.3 WHEN RECAliBRAnON IS REQUIRED ...•...•..... ............. . .... . . ... ... .. ..... . ...................................• 23 

### 6 FUG HT ............... . . . . .. .. . ........ . .................... . .. . ... ... ..... ........ . .. .. . ........ . ............................ 

## 24 6.1 fLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREM E NTS ......• . • . . ......... . . . . . •. .. . ................................................24 6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ............. ...................... .......... ...... . . . ... . . ......... . ....................... .. .. ... 2 4 6.3 TAKEOFF/LANDI NG P ROCEDURES ................ . . .. .. . .. . . ... . .... ... .......... .... . . . . . ......................... . . ... 2 4 6.4 FAILSAFE FUNcnON ............................................. ..... . . . . . . .... . ..... . ........................... . ....... .. 25 6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACrTY WARNIN G FUN CTIO N .................... .. .......................... .. .... . .......... .. ..27 6.6 FliGHT LIMITS FUN CTI ON ................................................................................................. 27 

### Max Height 

### & Radius Umits .............................. .................................... ......... ............. . 

### 27 6.7 FliGHT LI M ITS OF SPECIAL AREAS .......................... ................................. ...................... .....28 6.8 C0 N DinO NS OF FliG HT LIMITS .................................. .. .... .. ..............................................

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Disclaimer .. . . . . .... . ... . . . ... ......... . ........ . . . .... . ... . . . . . . ... . .. . . . . . .. . ........ . .... ... . ............................ . .. 30 7 ASSISTAN T INSTAllATION AND CO N F I G U R ATI ON .. .... ........ .................................... . ... 3 1 7 .!INSTALliNG DR IVER AND PHANTOM 2 AsSISTANT ................................................. .. ...... ...... 31 7.2 USING TH E PHANTOM 2 AssiSTANT ON A PC ............................................................. ...... .32 7.3 FIR MWARE UPGRAD E OF PHANTOM 2 ............................ ........ ..................................... ....33 7.4 PHANTOM RC AssiSTANT DESCRIPTIO N .................... .................. ......................... ............ 33 

### 8 AP P END I X ....... . ... . .. . .......................................... . ... . ...... .. ............................................3 5 8.1 5PECIFICAnONS .............................................................................................................. 3S 8.2 LED FLIGH T INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ......... ......................................... ...................... ...... .3 S

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### 1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions Th e b uilt- in flight control system is u sed to cont r ol t he entire aircra f t's funct i ons in fli ght such as Pitch (forwards and backwards), Roll ( l eft and right], Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or ri ght) . The flig h t cont roller contains the MC (Main Controlle r), IMU. GPS, compass , receiver. Th e IMU (I nertia l Measu reme nt Un it) has a bui l t- in in ertial senso r and a barometric alt i meter that measures both attitude and altjtude . The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Po sit io n System) to accurately calculate the aircrafts positi on and heig h t in o r der to l ock t he aircraf t in a stable hove r. Th e receiver i s u sed to communicate w i th t he rem ote contro ll er and t he M C acts as the bra in s of t h e comp le te fligh t control system connectin g and cont r o llin g all the modules together. The PHANTOM 2 can be config ured in t h e Ass i stant, by ch oosing N aza -M mode or P hantom 2 mode . 

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### OJI Produds ( ) ) J

**~ vid~**  cable c..ln provide power for tho WlfCJQSS vidOO

**transmi~on** module with a b.lttcry voltage (ll.1V·12.6V)

**~nd** a =xmum currPnt 'lA. 

### (?) Make sure the working currcot of the

**wirt'"lc!.~** video

**han~i~ion** modulo you tonnoct c:sn work with .1n opcrat•on:.l voltagH bc-twC'<"n 1l.1V
- 17.6V ,lnd tho tot.:J I work ing curct'nt or thn iOSD l'nd w.rclcss vrdc-o

**trM'I!,mis~ion** module i s under 2A.

**~s** an OVN<:urrf'nl will di'mage the ccntr.ll board'$ c:omponcmt!.. If the totnl c u rr<'nt exc<."l-ds 

### 2A.

**ea~~"** be s.uro to provldo powf!r st..• pp lit.>d from a scp-.lri)tC power so u rce. for the

**win•ln~ot** video t r.J n srnissio n modu le. 

### ( .5 ) PHANTOM 2 uses ..., 2.4GHz RC o;ystem. To ,1voiU comm u n i ci'lt i on

**int~rferf-'nc~**

**.** it •

**~** not rt'commended to uso

**oth(~f** 2AGHt devices {including 2.4G WI·F• or 21tG

**rt--lm~** vidPo

**tran~i'j..'j.ion** module) except the 

### 2.4G Bluetooth and 

### 2.4G

**Dat~link**

**.** ( .4 ) 

### 8c sure to keep the wuelt!u video tranvnis"ton module and other communic..ating

**dov•c~** .1way from tOO .,mp,us dunng lns.tatlation .md cunnt hf'n to "3void intcrfcrcoc.c . 

### ( 5 ) To imp rove the co mpatibility with ZEN MUSE gimbals, the latest fa ctory del iveries of PHANTO M 2 has updated to t h e V e rsi on 2 s ho w n be l ow. H3·2 D /H3-3 D gimba l can b e direc tl y insta ll ed for t he V ersion 2 w hile fo r Ve r sion 1. • H3 · 3D ad ap ter k i t (coming s o o n ) i s requ ired t o i nstall tho H 3-3 D g i mba l .

F

igure

**4** ( 6 ) W hen u s ing t he H 3-3D g i mbal. pl ease connec t t he 8- P in cab l e o f P H AN TO M 2 t o th e G8 p o rt o f H3 ·3D s h own b el o w .

Fi gure 1-5 e>2013-20 15 DJI. All Rights Reserved . 6 JConnections with Other DJI Products { 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3..:SD gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses H3-2D a• an example . 

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### I (uq11onc.• by color) 

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{ 2 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses H3-2D u an example.

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### GND port of the video cable and two BAIT· ports . ( 4 ) Connecting the H3-2D a nd H3-30 gimbal, iOSD Marl< II and wireless video transmission module, the figure below Use$ H3-2D as an example.

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## ----- - -- 

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specif',.d by DJI I
Use the 8 - P in cable in th e i OSO Mark II packogo when connecting to the OJI specified wire l ess v i deo transm i ss i on module AVL58. 

### ( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station



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### 1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 1. LED flight indicato rs are used to s how the a ircr aft's c u rrent status . Once powered on, the in dicators will lig ht up .

Aircraft in Normal status 

# •• • • ••••• ••••• -= - --- 1- L ED fl ight indicators

Aircraft in abnormal status 

# ••••• 

# •••••• 

# ••• 

# - Descriptions Power 

### On Self
-Test**Wc:~rm ng**  Up & A ircraft cannot take off duri ng warming up Ready to Fl y Ready to F ly (non-GPS) 

### Warnings and errors Remote Controller Signal lost 

### 1 " L eve l low 

### Battery Capacity Waming 2tMt Level Low Battery Capacity Warn in g Not Stationary or Sen sor Bias is too big Errors 

### & A i rcra f t cannot f l y . 

# • • • • • Compass data abnorma l**bee::~** use 

### or**ferto magnetic**  in terference or the compass needs calibra tion.



### - ( 1 ) T he LED indicators diagram above arc for Phantom 2 mode . I n Naz.a·M mode. LED i ndicators 

## ! will work according to the Naza · M flight control 

### system . ( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detai l ed information about warn in g . s and errors. 2. The front 

### LEOs arc for indicating where the nose of tho aircraft is . They li ght up solid red on l y after tho motors have spooled up.



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## I

### 1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products. users should connecting the p rod uc ts correctly and upgrade**th~** f ifmware as requ i rements below . Items to upgrade Firmware ve-rsions requir.cl Assistant f<>< upgrading Assistant version P330CB (b uilt-in

control b oard) V1.0 . 1.19 o r above PHANTOM2 Vl.08 or above Zenmuse H3-2D CMU Vl.O , I MU Vl.6 or above PHANTOM2 V1.08 or above

i OSD Ma rk II V3.01 or above iOS D V 4 . 0 or above

iOSDmini Vl . 06 or above i OSD V 4.0 or above *Tho i OSD Assista n t i s applied to both iOSD Mark II an d i OSD min i .

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## 2 Propellers PHANTOM 2 uses the origin.al 9 - inc;h propellers wh i ch are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged propellers should be replaced by p urchasing new ones if necessary.

Propellors Grey Nut (9450) Black Nut (9450 R)

### ---~ Diagram 

# r--**-~~** '

# ~ ) At!<lch to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a Assembly Loca tion not have a black dot. black dot. 

### Fastening/Un
- fastening 

# o'l Lock: Ti ghten the propeller in this d i rection. Instructions 

# -r:'l Unlock: Remove the propeller in this directi on .L

### 2.1 Assembly

1. { Figure 2 -1 ) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you've read them. 2. ( Figure 

### 2
- 2) Prepare the two grey nut p rope ll ers and two black nu t propellers. Make su re to match the black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors.. Tigh ten the propellers accordit1g to the 

### f astening instruct io ns .

F

ig ure 2· 1 Fi gure 2·2 Fig u re2 -3 

### 2.2 Disauembly ( Figure 2 · 3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked i n place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the propeller according to the un·fastening i nstructions. 

### 2.3 Notes

l. Propellers are self t i ghten i ng during f l ig ht. DO NOT use any t hread locker o n the threads. 

### 2 . Mako sure to match t he propeller nut co lo rs w i th the correspond ing motors. 3 . It i s advised to wear protective gloves during prope ll e-r assembly and removal. 4. Check that t he propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every fli ght. 5. Check that all propelle rs are in good condition before fli ght. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped , or broken propellers. 6. To avoid i njury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the p rope llers or motors when t h ey a r e spinning. 7. ON L V use ori ginal DJ I propellers for a better and safer flight experience. <!'>2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved . 13 (

### 3 Remote Controller The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC AssistanL Tho sticks mode is Mode 2 on dclovery.



## I For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900). select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. For basic remote controller (modols; OJ6 or RC900), select .. Basic Version.. in Phantom As.sistant.

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**Fi gur~**  3 · 1 (l )Antonno [2]Carrying Hand l e (3] Left Dia l (4] 3-Position Switch Sl (5]3 -Posi tion Switch $2 [6]Joystickl(Jl;J2) (7)Joystick2(J3:J4) [8] Neck Strap At""'hment (9)Power Switch (lO]Powcr Ind icato r (ll)Battery Level Indicators LED1/LED2/LED3/LE04 (from left to right) (l2]T raincr Port (13]Battery Charge 

### & RC Assistant Port (micro-USB port) (14] Potentiomete< 

### 3.1 Power on the Remote Controller

1. Set th& Sl and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks ar& at tho mid-point position. Then toggle on tho power switch. 2. Puah the powor switch to the right to powor on the remote controller. I f the power LED indicator is solid on. the remote controllor is functioning normally. The battery lovel indicators display tho current battery lovo l . 

### 1. Please make s ure the battefy lovcl of remote controller is enough.. If tho low voltage wamjng alert sounds (refer to •Remote Controll<>r Powe< LED Indicator Status•). please recharge the battery as soon as possible. 

### 2 Charge the remot& controller's battery by using the included miero-USB cable. Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage. 3. Turn off the remote controiiQr boforo ch8 rging. The power LED indicator will disph11y sol id red when c harging is in p ro gress. T h e LED indicators w ill display sol i d green when the battery i s fu ll y charged . 

### c 20 1 3-2015 OJ I. All Rights Reservcd. 14l3.2 Remote Controller LED I ndicator Status 3.21 Remot" Controller Power LED Indicator Status

Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status None Functio ning norma lly. None Charging( romote co ntro ller is powered off) None Remote eontroUc.- joysti cks calibtation orror, need to be re-calibratc . 

### 88-88-88 Low voltago (from 3.5V-3.53V). rocllargo the remote contToller. 

# •••••• 8·8·8 ...... Critical low voltage (from 3.ASV-3.SV). Recharge the remote controller

**immodic:~tely.** 

# • 

# •• • 8-8-8 ..._ Alert will sound after 15 minutos of ina ctivity. It w ill stop once you start us in g tho romote contro ll e-r. The remote controller will power off automati cally when battery vo l tage drops below 3.&.5V. Land and 

## ! rechatge the 

### battery as soon as possibl& when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight. 

### 3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status The battery level indicntors will •how the current battery l eve l during both t he discharging process . T he following is a description of the indicators.

, The LED i• solid on • 'The LED will bl i nk regularly

• , Th e LED is lig ht off 

# r-T

LED I L 

### 02 I LED3 

# I LE04 

### Current battery I 

# • • l • l •

**75%-1~** 

# • • • 

# • 50%-75% 

# • • • • I · 25%-50%


# - 

# -



# • • • • 12.5%-25% 

# '-. 

# • • 

# • 0%-12.5% 

# ,

# . • • • <0%

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### 3 .3 Antenna Orientation The remote controller's antenna should point skyward$ without obstructions for maximum eommunic. :ation range during flight .

F'ogu'e 3-3 

### 3 .4 Rem ote C o ntroll er Operation

Tho operations of remote controller are ba.sod on modo 2 $l i ck configuration. 

### Definitions Tho 'stick neutral' posit ions a nd "st i ck released' mean the control s tick.$ of the l'emote controller arc p laced at tho contral posit i o n. To 'move the stick • means that the $tick of rcmoto controller is pushed away from the central position. Slide lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D •nd H3-3D gimbaL Remote 

### Control!.,. 

# r · Ain:r.ft ( .. no.. direction }



### e2013·2015 DJI . All R i ghts Reservcd.16 1 Op.ration detoils The throttle st ick controls aircraft altitude/elevation. Push the sti c k up and the aircraft will rlso. Pull the stick down and the aircroft will descend. The a ircraf t will automatically hover

**~nd** hold i t s alti tude if t h e st i cks ore co n torod. P u sh t h e t h rot tl e s ti ck above the centered (mid-point) position to make the airc:taft tako off. When flying , we suggest that you push the throttle> stick slowly to ptevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

# .. The yaw stick cont rols the aircraft r udder. Push t he sti ck l eft and the aircraf t will rotate coun t e r clock- wise. P ush 

### the stick ri ght and t he aircraft w ill rotate clock ..wise. I f the sti c k i s centered . the a il'craft will rem ain faci n g the same directio n. 

### The yaw stick con t rols t he rotating angu l ar ve locity of the a ir craft Pushing the stick furth e r away from center r esults in a faster a ircraft rotatio n Th e p i tch stick controls the a i rcra ft 's front & back til t. P ush t h e stic k up ar>d the ai rcra f t will t ilt and fly fo rwal'd . Pull the stick down and the aircra f t w ill ti lt an d f l y backwal'd . The aircraft w ill keep level and st. ra i ght if the stkk is ce nte r ed. Pushin g or p ulling the stick f u rt h e r' away f l' om 

### cent er w ill result in a large r t ilt ang le (maximum of is 35 ") and fas te r T he l'oll sti ck contro ls the aircraft's l eft & right t il t . P u sh the sti ck left ar>d t he a ir craft w i ll til t and fl y left.

# -=~~6~;:=~~~**~1** P ush t he stick r i ght and the aircraft wi ll t ilt and f l y right.



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### , - -**t'~** 

### •\..:9! 

### ,_ 

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osit ion·2

Cou rse Lock

p o int Lock

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## ' ' • 

# ,_- Posi t ion..J**,~---.** 

### ' 

## ' ' , 

## __**Hom ~**  The aircraft will keep l eve l and strai ght i f the stick is ce n tcrod. Pu shing the stick furt he r away from ce nter w ill result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35•) and faster flight
Sl i s f or compass ca lib r ation. Toggle t he S l switch from pos iti on· l to pos i ti o n -3 a nd bac k to positi on - 1 at l east 5 times, w hi ch will fo r ce the aitcra f t to enter i n to compass calib rat i on mode. Users ca n configure positi on 3(bottom pos itio n) of the Sl swi t ch t o trigger the Fa ilsafe in the Assista nt.

S2 is t he I OC mode swit ch . IOC ( In tellige n t Orientation Control ) fu n ction can be enab l ed in t he Assistan t when in Naza -M mode . O nly u se t h e IOC func t ion afte r' you are fam il iar w i th fl ying.Th e left d ial contro ls th e p i tch of the H3- 2D and H3 - 3D gimbal. T he positi on of left d ia l dete r mines t h e p i tch

## ~**~** a n g l e re l ati ve t o the h ori zontal level.



### ... "" Ill

# ""t**f7nn~** • Turn t h e l eft dial to t h e r i g ht to make the gimba l pitch

# ~(i 111 D ) ·•· up. Turn the left diol to the l eft to make the g i mba l pitch !Ill•

# -·:3s: -;,J down . 

# .... Th e gimbal w ill keep i ts c u rrent posi t i on if the d ial is s tatic . 

### ! ( 1 ) For 'Ready to !=ly ' the aircraf t will hove r when all sticks are r e l eased. 

### ( 2 ) For · Ready to Fl y ( no n-G PS) ' t h e oircroft will only keep the al t i t ude whe n all s t icks are released . 

### 3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & 

### Built-in Re ceiver PHAN TO M 2 has a**built in**  receiver, t he link b u t ton ond i nd i cato r locat ed o n the bottom of the aircraft as iU u strated in the F i g ure 

### 3-4. The link betwee n the 

### r emote co ntro ll er and a i rcraft i s a l ready estab li shed for yo u so yo u am initi a ll y skip th i s procedure . If you ever r ep lace the remote controller. re - estab li shi ng the li nk is required.

Fig ure 

### 3 · 4 Linking procedures



### 1. Power on tho PHANTOM 

### 2. 2 . Turn on t h o remote contro ll e-r and p lace it O.Sm,..lm away from t h e aircraft . 3. Push the link button with a th in object and hold i t until the Lin k i nd i cator bl inks red, then re l ease i t 4, When the lin k ind icator t urns so li d green . t he link bet ween th e remote eontroll er and**~** bu i lt- in rece i ve-r ha$ bee n successfully est ablished . Unk Indicator Status T he remote contro ll er is t urned off and there is no 2.4GHz signa l amu n d, p l ea$e t u rn on the remote co ntro ll er . 

# •••••• T h e rece i ver is ready for linking . 

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### The remote controller is linked with the receivef successfully. 

### 4 Intelligent Batte ry Tho intelligent battery is specially de>ign<!d fe< the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of li.IV and charge-discharge management functionality. Tho battery should only be charged with tho OJI charger. 

# ODD 

# I

Intelligent Battery Charger DJllntelligent Battery Funct ions ( I ) Balance Charging ( 2 ) Capacity Display ( 3) Communicating ( 4 ) Ove r c harging Protection ( 5 ) Over Disch arging Protection ( 6 ) Short Circuit Protection ( 7 ) Sleep Protection Charging Temperature Detecti on Aute<natically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging. Display tha curretnt battery level. Tho main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports

for 

### battery voltage. capacity. c::-u :rrent and other information. Charg ing stops automatica lly when t h e battery vo l tage reaches 12.8V to prevent ove rc h arging damage. Discharging stops automatica ll y when the battory vol tage reaches 8.4 V to prevent over dischargi ng damage. Automatically cuts off the powor supply when a short circuit is detected. The battory will enter sleep modo after 10 minutes of inactivity to save powe-r. Tho st.atic current is lOnA in sJeep mode whon tho battery is powered on without connecting to other devices. The battory will charge only whon its temperatura is within O"C·SS"C. I f the battery temperature is out of this rang e, the battery will stop cnarging. 

### ( 1 ) 

# ! Before u sc. please read and follow the use r manual. discl ai me r. a nd tho wornings o n the battery. Use rs take full respons ib ili ty for a ll operations and usage . ( 2) The battery should only b" cnargcd with the charger provided by OJ

### I. OJI docs not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from 

### a third party. 

### 4.1 Charging Procedures

1. Connect tho cnarge< to a wall socket (Use the plug sot if necessary). 2. Connoct the battery to the charger. If the curr.,nt capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should power on tho battery to begin charging. 

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## Il evol indicator description for dctDils. 4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery level indicator lights are off. Please diseonnect the charger and battery when the charging i$

**com~ted**

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..... 4 . 2 Install the Battery Push the battery into the battery comp01rtmont cotroctJy as the fo llowing d iagram shows.

**M.t~kc** sure to push the

**b.t~tt ry**  into the compartment until you hear a ·cl i ck • sound.

Figure 4-1 An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occu" 

### OJ Bad contacl 

### (2) Unavailable battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 

### 4 .3 Battery Usage

LED2 

### LEDl B.lttory Lt>vnl I ndicato r Figure 4·2 LE D3 LE.D il 8.:1ttcr y Power Buuon (Built-in Battery Power lndicetor) 

### 0) Checking the battery level, When tho battery i s powered off; pressing the battery powor button once will i n

dica te the current battery level. Refer to • Battery Level Indicator Description• for details. (2) Powering on: Whcn the battery i• powered off; press the battery powe r button oncc and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. (3) Pow•ring off: When the battery is powered on: pres. the battery power button once ond then press and hol d f o r 2 $0Conds to turn off the inte lli gent batte r y. 

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## I(4) Checking the battery lif"' When the battery is powered

**of~** press and hol d the bottory power button for 5 s« onds to check the battery life . T he bouary level i ndicators will show the life and the bott c ry power indicotor w i ll blink for 

### 10 seconds. then all LEOs will li ght out and the inte!figent 

### bottery will turn off . Refer to < Battery Level Indicat or Description;.. for deta il s..



### ~ More battery information is ovo1loblo in the battery lob of the PHANTOM 2 Ass i $1ont
. 

### 4.4 De5cription of the Battery Level Indicator T h G battery l eve l ind icato rs will show lh o c urrent ba t tery level during both the charging

**~nd** discharg in g process as well as battery li fe. T he following is a de scription of t h e indicato rs.

, The LED is solid on • , The LED will blink reg ularly

• , The LED is light off 

### Clwging 

### pnx:eu LED I LED2

**l~eD3** LED4 Current 

### battery level 

# ·- 

# • • • • 0%·25% 

# • • • • 25%·50% 

# • • • • 50%-75% 

# • 

# • • 

# • 75%· 100% 

# • • • • Full charged



# -giogpnx:eu
, LEDI LE02 LED3 LED4 C..-rent battery level 

# . ,. • • 875%-100% 

# • • • 

# • 75%-87.5% 

# • • • 

# • 625%-75% 

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### 4 .5 Correct Battery UHge Notes

l. Nc.,•r plug or unplug the>

**batt~ry** 

### into tl>< Cfaf1

**w~n** it is power ed on. 

### 2. 

### Tho battery should be charged in an environment that is betw""" OOC to 400C. and be 

### discharged in an environment that is between ·200C to SO'C. Both charging and discharging should be i n an environment where the r elative humidjty 

### i.s lower tMn 80Cw,. 

### :S. It ' s recommended to charge ond dischargo the battery thoroughly once every 20 chorgo/d ischarge cycles. Users should discharge t he battery until there is l ess t han 8% power

**~ft** 

### or until tho battery ca n no lo ng e r bo turne<l on. Users should thon fully rochargc the battery to maxim um capacity. This power cyc ling procod ure will ensure the batte-ry is working at its opti mal l evel. 

### 4 . For long term storage please place tho battery with only 

### a 40
- 50% capacity in o strong battery box securely. We recommend discharging and charg i ng the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it i n good condition. The capacity should be 

### varied in such a cycle

**(40%-50%~1~40%-50%).** 

### 5 . It · s s uggested you purchase a new battery after you have discha rged your current battery over 300 times. Please completely discharge a battery prior to 

### disposal. 6. It · s s uggested that y ou purchase a new battery if the curren t battery is swollen or dOlmag<K:I in any way. 7 . Novor try to rec harge or fly with .J battery Lhat is swollen or damagod in any way. 

### 8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always char ge the battery on a non-flammabl e s urf ace such as concrotc and never near any flam mable matoriols. 

### 9 . Safety is extremely importa nt and users can got more information in the DISCLAIMER.

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## 5 Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sur• to p<>rform the Compass C.l;bnotion procedures prior to the forst fHght. The compass is v«y sensitive to eJectromognctic interference which causes abnormal compau data

**:~nd** leads to 

### poor Hight performance or even flight fa;lure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level. 

### 5.1 Calibration Warnings ( 1 ) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibili ty fo r t h o oxistonco of strong magnetic intcrfcroncc suc h as mag netite, parking structures , a n d steol reinforcement underground. 

# 0 ( 2) 

### DO NOT carry fcrromagootic materials with you during calibration such as koys or cellular phones. {l ) Compass Calibration is very important: othe-rwise the night control system will work abnormally. 

### 5 . 2 Calibration Procedures

**Plo~se** carry out the calibrating prcx.cdurcs in the night fiold before Right. Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM 

### 2 for more compass calib r ation details.

Stort cali Qu i ck

l y IHp t he sw;tch Sl
Position·l 

# :tp ) •r,::, ' Position
- 3



### '·~~ 

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**Pos.ition J..Positi()n-.3.-P0$~1**  F" p no ler.s than 5 tit'nct$
LED Flight Indicator Start h o r izonta l calibratic .,



### 5 . 3 When Reealibration is 

### required 360° Rotate the aircraft hori ionteUy I 

# G_+--;>

LED Flight Indicator Start vertical ca libration Pos ition- 1



# {~~ **)** ·'S-. Position-3 *.l

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**Posit io**  **n..I.Posit~on 3+P~»ition-1**  F

t.ponce 360°Rotate the

**f! ir**  **cri~ft** v•rticalty (Not• downw•rd)

LED f'l;ght lndH: ote< Nonnol LED 

# • 

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Succeed Foil
R...c.alibrete

( I ) When Compass 

### Data is abnormal. 

### the> LED mght ;nd;cator will blink alternat;ng betw.,en r<>d and yellow. ( 2 ) U.st compass cal;brat;on was porformod at • completely d;ffcrcnt fly;ng field/location . ( 3 ) The mechanic.:. I stru ct u re of the a i rcraft hos

**c~ngtx:t,** i. e.. cha n ged mounting position of the compass. ( 4 ) Evident dr;fting occurs in f!;g ht. i.e. the s;rcraft docsn . t fly in straight Hn es . e2013·20l5 DJ I. All Rights Reservod.23 

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## 6 Flight 

### 6.1 Flying Environment

**R~M~.uirements** ( 1 ) Before your first flight please allow yourself some Hight troining (Using a flight simulator to practice flying. 

### getting iru;truction from :tn experienced person.

**etc~.).** 

### ( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (mo re th an moderato broozo) 0< fog. { 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other ob>taclos; t ho •teel • l r uc t ure within buildings may interfere with the compass . ( 4 ) Keep the a ir craft away from o b stacles, cro wds, power lines, t rees, lakos and r ivers etc. ( 5 ) Try to avoi d in teffer9nce botwcon tho remote controller and other wire l ess equ ipm e nt (No base stations or cell towers around). ( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. 

### ( 7 ) Ne-ver use the 

### aircraft in a mann«" that 

### infringes upon or- contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations. 

### 6.2 St. arting the Motors A Combinati on Stick Command (CSC) is usod to sta rt the motors. P us h the sticks according to one of the options below to stort motors . Once the motors h ave st&rted.

**rcl~<lSe** both stic-ks simultaneously. Tho SllmO 

# esc is used to stop t h o motors.



### A B 

# c D Fig ui'C 6·1 

### 6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1. Start by p l acing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery leve l ind ica tO r$ f acing you. 

### 2. Tum on the remote conUoiJer. 3 . Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery. 4 . When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow. the PHANTOM 2 is entering R.,<tdy to Fly/Ready 

### to Fly (non-GPS) mode . Start tho motors with tho CSC command. 5 . Push the throttle stick up slowly to li ft tho oireroft off the ground Refer to <Remote Contro ll er Operation• for mo re dotails. 6. Be s ure yo u are hovering ovo r D lovo l

**surf~cc.** Pull d own t he th(ottle stic-k to des<:cnd. The stick will l ock into 

### «>2013·2015 OJI. All R ights Reserved.24 Jplace and the aircraft will descend steadily. 7. After landing. leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop tM motors.. Return throttle stick to middle position after the motors have stopped. 

# 0 You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without •ny type of controL



### ------ **------ --**  **--------** 

# -- ( 1 } When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapid l y during fli ght, the aircraft has entered into Fai lsafe mod e , refe r to

**<~Fo**
**il snfo**  **Funct~on>** fo r detai ls. ( 2 ) A low ba ttery capacity warning is ind icated by t he LED flig ht indicator b l inking red slowl y or rap i dly during Aig h t. Refer to tho 

### clow Battery Capaci ty Warning function• for datails. ( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about llight for more fligh t information. ( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental fac-tors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. ( 5 ) When used with a H3.3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recomme-nded that you •ttaeh the Phantom 2 propeller gu ards at this woighL Otherwise, the aircraft w ill be unab l e to fly normally. 

### 6.4 Fail safe Function Tho

**rcraft** w ill en t e r Fai l sa f e mode w ho n t he con n cx:ti on fi' Om the remote contr o ll er is lost. The flig h t co ntro l system will automatically conti'O I the aircraft to rot urn to home and land to red u ce injuries or damage. T h e fo ll owing situations would make the aircraft fail to rec.civc a signa l from the remote cont ro ll er and enter Failsafe mode: ( 1 ) The remote controller is powered off. ( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). ( 3) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication

**~nge** of the remote controllc:r. ( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing tho signal between the remot e controlkM' and tho aircraft essentiaUy reducing the d i stan ce the signa l can tr3vCI. 

### { 5 ) There is inte rfe ren ce CD u sing a signal prob l em w i th the remote co n tro ller. Failsafe works diffe rently depending on the modo the aircraft i s in when Failsafe mode is ini tiated whether it is in tho Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. RN<Iy to Fly (non-GPS)
- Automatic landing

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Noto that the aircraft may bo drifting during the desc<>nt and landing process. Ready to Fly
- A u t omatic g o h o me and land Tho flight cont r o l system will a u tomatically control the ai r craft to fly b a ck to the home point and land. 02013·2015 OJ I. All Rights R eservad.25 

## IHome Point When the aircrc:aft is initializing the Ready to Fly a;tatlH. the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status i$ confirmed for the safety of being oble to fly back to home point successfully in ease the Failsafe mode is initiated. 

### Go Home Procedures



## 1 Record Home Poir«. 

# 3 Remote control*' ..ign•l lost. 

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# •

**U:Ofli9h~** 

# ••••• ( I ) In a Failsafe situation, i f l

ess than 

### 6 GPS satellit es arc found for more than 20 soconds, the aircraft w ill descend autom01tically. ( 2 ) When t he aircraft is land ing automotica U y, users cc:an control the c:aircraft' s position ond a l tilude i f the remote contro ller signal is rete:ovcrcd. I n Phantom 2 mode. users can set a now home point manually when the a ircra ft is in "'Ready to fly"' status as long as a home point has bc<>n recorded automatically. Ouiddy flipping the S2 switch of the remote controller from upper most to &ower most positions 

### 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position as a 

### new home point of PHANTOM 

### 2 When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks on the LED l=light Indicator. Tho dofin ition of "'home point"' is: ( I ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost. which is recorded last time. ( 2 ) The home po i nt is u sed to ca l cu late the horizontal distance between you and thc aircraft, the distance will be displayed as



# ~ if using iOSD module. Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure

Position of Switch Sl Position- I 1-- 

### ---1- ----- - When the Sl switch is switched to Position·l. How to regain toggle the Sl switch to any other position once to control regain control. If remote controllor 's tignal is 

# .-.

**:~** Position-2 

### PO&ition-3 the Failsot.) Regain control as soon &s signal is

**r~ove ed.** 

____ ....:c: r .:: e .::c o :..:

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### 6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function Tho low b<lttery capacity warning alert. use!"$ when the bi>ttory is dose to depletion during flight When it app.,ars. U$<!1"$ ohould promptly fly back and land to avoid occid.,ntol damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery c.apacity warning. The first appears when tho battery has less than 30% power and the soeond appoars when it has loss than 15% power. ( 1 ) When battery power d rops below 30% a nd 

### LED indicator will b link red sl o wly. ( 2 ) At lower than 1 5% the 

### LE D indica t o r will blink r"d rapid l y. the PHANTOM 2 w ill also begin to doscend and land a utomatically. Af tor it has landed, k eep tho throttle st ick at i ts lowest point or execute CSC. ( 3 ) Th"'" is a hidden third low bi>tt"ry threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd lovol warnings. This uses 10.65V as its threshold. Both this voltag" threshold and the 2nd level low Battery Waming will trigger outo-landing. Altitude can be maintained if ncc"ssary by pushing up on the throttle stick. ( I ) R<>momber to fly yo r PHAN OM 2 b.>ck as !;OOn d< you..,., • low bott"'Y

**c•~crty** wa"" 

### "9· 

## ! ( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact n<>Odles and pads clean is very important Any dirt and dust may cause a communic:;ation fai lu re. 

### 6.6 Flight Limits Function All UAV (unmanned aerial veh icl

e) operator> sho ul d abide b y a ll regulations from such organizat ions at ICAO ( l ntornDtionat Civil Aviation Organization) and por country airspace

**r~gulations.** For safety reasons, the! flight l imits function is enabled by default to help use!"$ usc this product safely and lega ll y. The flight limits function includes hoight. distance limits. In R

**~y** to fly .tatus, l>cight, di•tancc htruts worh log<•thr-r to '"strict tho llighL In

**R~ady** to fly (non-GPS) status. only hc-' "Jhf linut work!. and thP Oy1ng hc1ght ,If tt J 1n b- I'\Ot OV<"f 120m. (1} The default paramet ers in tho Assistant is compliant within the definittons of das.s G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to

**~paco Cl.,~~ific:.t** 

**n** to get more deta il s). 

### As cilch country has its own ru l es, make sure to configu r e tho

**p~I'Gmc tor**  **s** to comp l y w i th these r ul os t oo, before u sing the P HANTOM2.
M a x Height 

### & Radius 

### limits The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration <an be done in tho PHANTOM 2 Assistant Once complete. your aircraft will fly in a r<>strietod cylinder.

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### Reodyto 

### Ay**~**


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Ma x Rad i us "''* • TO..'
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# ..L'-:::==:J- :rh• height of aircraft when it is pow• red on F i gu r O' 6 4



### Ground Station**R~r** 

### LED flight indicator Warn i ng : Hei g ht li m i t None.**ac ed~**  Wa rn i ng : Di sta nce li m it 

### R ap i d r e d flashing s ••••• • reach ed. w h e n cl o se t o the M ax radius limi t.


### R

e ady to Fly(non-GPS) Flight 

### limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator Th e flight hei ght is rest ricted to fly W arn in g : H e i g ht l im i t teac h ed . 

### Max Height unde r t he m ino r he ig ht betw een t he No n e . 

### M

ax he i gh t and 120m. Max Radius Not li m i t ed, no w arn in gs or L ED in di cat o rs. 

### '- (1) If the a i r c raft f li es o u t of the li m i ts, you can still cont r o l yo ur a i rcra ft e xce pt t o fly it furt her away. 

## ! ( 2) 

### I f the a ir c r

a ft is flying o u t o f the 

### max radius in R eady to F l y (non·GPS ) sta tus . i t will fl y b ack wi t h i n t h e l im its ran ge automa t i call y i f 6 o r more GPS sate lli tes h a ve been f o un d . 

### 6.7 Flight limits of Special Areas Special areas i n cl ude airports wo r l dwi d e . AU sp eci al orcas are li sted on the DJ I offici al w e b s i t e . Pl e a se refe r to**tt ://w** **ww.d ji.** **om/fl ~safe/cate** **or y-** **c:** for d etail s. T hese ar e as have bee n di vi ded i nto ca t e g o ry A a nd cate go ry B .



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### BlOOm**~ 8000m** **~ ~b**  il 

# -----" I 120m

I 8 

### A B Center 

## or Special

Area
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## C D

Catego ry A Category B

Ready to Fly 

# •••

- Rear LED

Airspace Limits Flight Indicator Motors will not start. 

### A I f t h e P h antom fli es into a spec i al area in Ready to Fly 

### 0 p·, (non
-GPS) mode and Ready to Fl y mode activates, it w ill automatica ll y descend and land t hen stop i ts motors. 

### B If the Phantom flies into a specia l area in Ready to Fly (no n-GPS) mode a nd Ready to F ly mode activates, i t will 

# •••••• desce n d to airspace C and hover 5 met ers bel ow 

### edged_. No restricti ons of flig ht, b u t the P ha ntom will not en t e r 

# c Catego ry A, the aircra ft can fl y free . but it wi ll not enter Green Airspace 8 through Boundary b 

### & d. Around C ategory B sites, the phantom can fl y freel y. but it wi ll not enter in to Airspace A through**Boun ary~**  D No res tri ctions. None. Blue

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## ISemi-automatic descent: AJI stick commtands are available except the throttle stick command during 

# E.l the descent and landing process.. Motors will stop automatically after landing. User$ will regain control once the motors have stopped. There is none«< to toggle the Sl switch. (1) When flying in the ail'$p;ICO (A/B/C) of restricted special area, 

### LED flight indicators will blink red

...... quickly and continue for 

### 3 seconds. t hen switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 soconds at which point i t will switch back to red blinking. 

### (2) For safety reasons, plcoso do not fly close to airports, highways. ra ilway stotions . railway lines. city centers and other spocio l arcus. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

### 6.8 Conditions of Flight limits In difforent work ing modes and flight modes. flight limits will differ according to numbor of GPS satellites found. Tho following table demonstrates oil the cosos(v: available; ><:unavailable). 

## • ,iMuatanrous ty. 

### Phantom mode 

# I Ffight Status limits of Special Area Max Height Max Radius


# - Ready to Fly 

# " " ..J 

# - l

**R~ady** to Fly (non·GPS} X 

### ..J X



# - T Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height MIX Radius i --r 

### 2:6 

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## -.l-- GPS 

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**~'--** Disclaimer 

### Plooso onsure that you arc kept up to data with International and Domestic ajrspace rules and regulations before u•ing this product. By using this product. you hereby agree to tni• disclaime< and signify that you have read thi• fully. You agree that you are re.sporl$iblc for your own eondu<:t and content while using this product.. end for any direct or indirect consequences caused by not follow.ng this manual, violate or disregard any other" applicable local laws. administrative rules and social t\abits thereof.



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## 7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 7.1 Installing 

### Driver and PHANTOM 2 

### Anistant 

# .---

Installing and running on Windows 

### r---

1. Download drive< insla!ICI' and Assist.lnt instJ>IIo>r in 

### E:XE format from the download pago of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website. 

## 2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via 

### a Micro-USB cable. 3. Run tho driver insta ll er and fo ll ow the prompts to finis h installatjon. 4. Noxt. run the Ass i stant insta ll e r and fo ll ow tho prompts to finish installati o n . 

### 5. Double click the PHANTOM 

### 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the softworo. 

# 1- ! The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating syste.-ns (Win XP. Win7, WinS (32 or 64 bit)). lnot•mng •nd runnmg on M.c OS X 

### l . Download the Assistant installer in DMC format from the download pag& of PHANTOM 

### 2 on the DJI website. 

### 2. Run the installer and follow th& prompts to finish installation.

3. Whe-n lilunching fo r thf> fir<ot t imt• if uso Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assiswnt. lAunchpad won' a ll ow access bocause the software has not boon reviewed b y Mac App Store. 

# 0 1 "ff'h•ncom'" CAft't tM

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### 2 icon using o mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu. click open in tho prompt dialog box. and then software will launch. 5 . Afte r the first successful la unch . directly lttunching of the softwa r e can be achieved by double--c li cking the PHAN TOM 

### 2 ico n in t h e F ind or or us ing Launchpad.



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### 7 . 2 Us ing tho PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC

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## I( 1 ) Users should not enab l e the Nau·M function before finishing Advanc&d Flight Maneuvers p<oced u re in the· PHANTOM Pi lot Trai n i ng Guide " .lf the Na:.a-M modo is enabled, users can switch the cont<QI mode botwccn A TI L Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Modo. and acCCM the advanced sottings ( e.g. IOC) . In addition. the LED locatod on the rear frame> arms will display Naza · M flight status indications i nstcod of the PHANTOM 2's ind i cator s . Do not enable the Naza -M mode unless you aro on oxperionc:ed user or guided by a professional. ( 2) You can c h ange to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same butto n usod to turn on the Naza·M mode. T his operation wi ll di sabl o tho Na za·M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters wi ll be retu r ned to factory settings. 

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## Aircraft Operating environment temperat\.tt'Q Power consumption 

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