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 describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

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

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

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

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner 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 
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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 collection1. The FAA has issued grants of 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by this exemption is in the public interest.

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

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

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

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

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

• A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

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

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

delegated to me by the Administrator, 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.
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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 this grant of 

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

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

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

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

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

in a condition for safe operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

aircraft components.

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

safety bulletins.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 
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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 
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(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.
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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 certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

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

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

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

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

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

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

essential to accomplish the operation.

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

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

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

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

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

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.
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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. 133(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 of a $!11all unma.nned drone (UA), S<.--cks an exemption from the Federal 

Aviation Regulations ("FARs'') as listed and discuS$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 

of new technology, to increase safety measures on jobsites 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 of commercial and industrial construction projee1S("purpose"). 

Approval ofFC Robotics' exemption request will permit tl1e operation of comparatively inexpensive UAs in tightly 

controlled. predetermined and limited airspace. This airspace will include areas away from general public, airports, heliportS 

and vehicular traffic and within the property boundaries of private. 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, typically needed to perform these lypcs of operations, and provides an economic benefil to the business consumer as the 

fC Robotics UAs provide higher quality imagery at a fraction of the cost of aerial 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. 

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A; described more fully below. FC Robotic,· requested exemption would authorize commercial operations ()f aerial 

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 of comparati\•cly hazardous operations now conducted with fixed 

wing and rotary conventional aircraft which should n:a;sure the FAA that these operations will achieve at lca't an cquivalc.nt 

level or grcat.er level of safety. 

In the interest of economic efficiency and public safety, I'C Robotics hereby rcsp<.-ctfully applies for an exemption 

from the listed FARs to allow commercial operations of FC Robotics' UAs. so long as such operations a1-c conducted within 

and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be est<~blished by the FAA as required by Section 333. Approval ol'this 

exemption would thereby enhance safety and ful fill the Secretary ofTransportation's ("Administrator") responsibilities under 

Section 333(c) of the Reform Act to "establish requirements for the sate operation of such aircmft systems in the national 

ai~pacc system " 

A> discussed above and more fully dcscrilx.-d bclo". the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, 

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 of such 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 idontical to the exemption being 

sought by FC Robotics. 

The name and addrcs.' of the applicant is: 

FC Robotics. Inc. 

6400 N.W. 6'b Way, # 1470 

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) of the 

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 of the 

Reform Act. In making this detenninaJion. the Secretary is required to determine which 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 light of the following: 

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• 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") of the operator. Reform Act§ 333 (a). 

Lastly. if the 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 statutory authority by its 

erm~ include< exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, that includes UAs. from the 

I"Cfiuircmcnt lhat nil civil aircraft must have a currcnl airwo11hincss certit1cate. 

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) 

of this section or any section> 44702-44 716 of thi> 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 of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by 

exemption, allow commercial operations of UAs to commence immcdialcly. Also due to the si7e oft he UAs and 1he restricted 

~reus in which 1hc rclcvantlJAs will operate. approval oft he application prcscn1s no national security issue. Given the clear 

direclion in Section 333 of the Rcfonn Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation 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. including reduced emissions associated with allowing UAs for aerial vidcography and 

photogrophy operations as well as other monitoring purposes. the gram of the requested exemptions is in the public 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' ultrnlight weight UAs meet the definition of"smallunmanned aircraft" as defined in Section 331 and thcrctore 

the integration ofFC Robotics' ultralight weight UAs is expressly conlemplated by the Reform Act. FC Roborics would like to 

operate its ultralight weight UAs prior to d1e time period by which the Retonn Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules 

go,~crniny such craft. Thereby. providing direct experience and valuable infonnation f(>r rormal regu la1ion thar can be 

adminbterc-d unifi)nnly to all real estate related lJA aerial videography and photography. The Reform Act guides the 

Administrator in dctcnnining the typeS ofUAs that may operate safely 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 of an 

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' 

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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 of takeoff. 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 operations, and arc flown only within the line of sight of1he pilot. FC Robotics' UA flights generally last fifleen ( 15) 

minutes with an altitude w1dcr four hundred (400) feet AGL and utilize battery power rather than combustible fuels. PC 

Roh<>tics docs not operate its UAs below the manu tacturcr's recommended minimum charge levels for operation preferring to 

remain well within a safe operating range to insure ac.h.::quutc communication between radio control and the UAs to eliminare 

polentinl for crashes, loss of control or hazard. Fully charged rc>Crve batlerics arc maintained on site to insure replacement for 

a sufficiently safe level of operation. FC Robotics operates very conservatively and docs believe in taking risks that may cause 

a crash or that could create hazard to the public. 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 of this 

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 of the 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 L6RGE 

Aerial videography and photography lor general survey purposes has been around fo1· a long time through the usc of 

manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Although FC Robotics has used standard helicopters in the past, in order to remain 

cost effective and to provide its clients the best pos•iblc service continued use of helicopters is cost prohibilivc. 

Typically. only large businesses. large high end companies and high net worth owners are able 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 siLC and lac~ of combustible fuel 

alleviate~ •ny of these 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 the environmem.ln the w1likely event of a FC Robotics IJA cr.tsh, the 

consequence is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircmft. which are heavy and contain combustible fuel. crashing 

and cau~ing caLa.,truphic evas ta~on to tbe public. 

The public's interest is furthered a,, FC Robotic• minimizes ecological and crash threat by pennining aerial 

videography and photography captured through FC Robotics' banery operated ultralight lJA';. Permitting FC Robotics to 

immcdi:uely fly within national air space furthers not only public 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 ADVFRSELY AfFECT SAFFD' AND WILL I'ROVIOI·. A I.E VEL OF 

SAFF._TY AT LEAST EQUAL TO EXISTING FAA STANDARDS 

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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' of enhancements to current aerial vide<>llfllphy and photography: 

• FC Robotics UAs will be operated by u licensed FAA pilot; 

• FC Robotics' UAs weigh less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg) complete with the camera and gimbal a.~ mb y; 

• FC Robotics will operate its UAS below n lbur hundred (400) feet ceiling having been established by the Reform 

Act of2012 

• FC Robotics' I) As only operate for fifteen (15) minutes per flight 

• FC Robotics lands its lJAs prior to manufacturer's recommended minimwn level of battery 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 its 

UAsand; 

• FC Robotic.~ a.~ established safety procedures in place ro abort flights in the evenr of safety breaches or any 

potential danger. 

FC Roborics' safety protocol provides a level of safety cqualro or exceeding existing FAA rule.~. lr is importnnt w 

note that absent the integration of commercial liAs into our narional airspace system, manned lixed wing airplanes and 

helicopters arc the primary means of aerial vidcography and phorogmphy for community awareness and real estnrc uses. 

While tlle safety record of such 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 apply to civil aircrallthal have the characteristics and that 

operate with rhe limitations listed herein. 'rhe>c lim itutions provide for at leasr an equivalent or even higher level of safety to 

operations under rhe current regulatory slructurc because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the 

nperarions conducred with conventional aircraft. The FAA has norcd in past exemptions thai "Conventional aerial video 

opcratiQns, usingjet or piston-powered aircraft present risks associated with airerall that weigh in the neighborhood of 5.000 ro 

7.000 pound~ or more. carry large quantities offuel. passengers. and. in some cases. cargo. Such aircrnn 1nust 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 of rhe UA Pilot and a Visual Observer ("YO"). 

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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 operations 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 have been trained in operation ofUAs gener:olly and received up-to-date information 

on the particular UA to be operated and theliA will be operated in confonnity with FC Robotics' 

Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit. 

10. The PIC and YO will at all times be able to communicate via voice communication. 

II . Written and/or oral pem>ission from the relevant property holder(s). or their authori?.ed representative(s). will 

be obtained. 

12. All required pennis.ions and pcnnik' will be obwined 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 of unpredkted obstacles or emergencies. 

~LB. I'ARI 21. SUBPARLH: AIRWORTHI'lfSS Ct RTifiCATES 14 C.F R.§.~1~203{A}{I) 

Subpart II, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of 

airworthinc!.s certificates as required by fAR §91 .203 (a) (I). Given 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 requirements of an equivalent level of 

satety under Pan II and ScctiM 333 of the Refonn Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 <)f 

the Refonn Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon 

considCI':ltion of the size. weight, speed, operational capabil ity. and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particu lar 

UA. In oil 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. speed of operation. location 

ofoperation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels. and inability to carry a substantial external load. 

14 C'Y.K. § 45.23 on M~RKING OF TilE AIRCI{Afl' 

The rcgulotion requires: 

When rnarks include only the Roman capitallcucr "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, re.<tricted 

or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft. the operator mu>t also display on that 

aircrat\ near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit. or pilot station. in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high. 

the words "limited." "restricted," "light-sport." "experimental." or "provisional." as applicable. 

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 of the UAs. two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "experimental." or 

any otber term as is so required will be placed on the fuselage of the UAs in compliance with §45.29 (f). 

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The <:quivalcntlevel of safety will be provided by having the UAs 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 pilots to non-commercial operations. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries a 

pilot. passengers. and ear<.;o. the UA in this case is rcmorely com rolled with no passengers or property of or hers on board. 

Section 61.133(a) requires an individual with a commercial pilot's license to be pilot in command of an aircraft for 

compensation or hire. FC Robotics respectfully proposes !hal operawr requirements should take into account the characteristics 

of the panicular UA. FC Robotic.~· UAs have built-in technical capabilities that slricily limit the potential for operation outside 

the oper;uing conditions set forth in the exemption upplicution including a fly back to launch point for night termination. 

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 of the 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 of operations 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 commercial opcralions. 

Given these conditions and restrictions. an equivalent level of safety will be provided by allowing operation 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 of safety 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 of current 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 of operation is controlled and restricted. and all 0 ighL• arc planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in FC Robotics' 

Conlidentiall'rotocols and Controls Exhibit. The level of >Ufcty provided by the requirements included in FC Robotics' 

Conlidcntio l Protocols and Controls Exhibit exceed thai provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot's certilkate 

operating a conventional aircraft. The risks asM>ciated with the operation of the UAs arc so diminished from the level of risk 

associated with commercial operations contemplated by Pan 61 when drafted. !.hat allowing operations of the 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 of the 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 

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14 C.~ R. § 91.9 (B) !2): CIVIL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANilA LIN 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 required by §2 1.5 of this chapter, unle>S there is available in the 

aircraft a CuiTent 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 place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not 

only because there is no pilot on board. but because there is no room or capaciry to carry such an item on the aircraft. 

I he equivalent level of safety 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 ¢quivalentlevel 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 takeoff distances and aircraft perfonnance data before 

initiation of Oight. 

14 C'.f'.R. §91. 10<1: FLIGIIT INST~UCTION 

Section 91.109 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) 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 of a 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 of aircraft and for night instruction 

in cxperimen~l aircraft. Please see FAA Exemption l'os. 5778K & 9862A. fbe equivalent level of safct) is provided as 

neither a pilot nor pa.<sengers will be carried in the aorcrull and by the si7.e and speed of the aitcrall. 

11 C.!·,R. §91.119: 'v!INIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES 

Secrion 9 1. 119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119(d) allows helicopters LObe 

operated at less than the minimums prescribed. provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or 

altitudes rrcscribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for UAs that are a helicopter and the c•emption requests 

authority to nperatc atllltitudes 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' Confidential Protocols ond Controls Exhibit. the 

liAs will never operate at higher than lour hundred (400) feet AGL. It will however be operated in a restricted area with 

security perimeter. where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre-obtained consent. 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the si1e, weight. speed of the UAs as well os the location where it is 

operated. No flight will be taken without the perm is. ion of the 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 of the 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 of the 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 of the UAs will ensure 

separation bet,.een these small UAs op..>r.ltions and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with 

s~-ction 91.119. 

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14 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 of the 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): FlJF.I. RF.QUIRF.MENTS !'OR l'l.,I_GI IJ.:_Ii'j VFR CONDITIONS 

Section 91.151 (a) prohibit.' an individual ti'om beginning "a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless 

(considering wind and tbrecast weather condition>) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing. and. 

assuming nunnal cruising 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 operate 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 or safety 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 aircraft. opcl'ator or owner tlshall have that aircran inspected as prescribed in subpart 

!>of this pan and shall b~twccn required inspections. except as provided in paragraph (c) of th 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 on I) in restricted areas for limited 

periods of time. If mechanical 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 of any 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 

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Pursuant 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 

commercially a small unmanned vehicle weighing less than fifty-five (55) pounds (25 Kg) in its operations. 

Approvul of exemptions allowing commercial operations of UAs in the purposes outlined above (or similar 

opcr-~tions) will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional aerial vidcography and photography operations. using jet or 

piston power aircrafi. operate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the object being photographed und of\ en in extreme 

proximity to people and structures; and present the risks a"-<Ociated with vehicles that weigh in the neighborhood of four 

thousand (4.000) pounds. ear.rying large amowtts of jet A or other fuel (one hundred and forty ( 140) gallons for jet 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 of the 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 of small 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 of the exemptions requested herein. including 

exempting FC Robotics from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lir,ht:weight aircraft 

operate at slow srx-cds, close to the l,'TOUnd. and in a sterile environment and. as a result, arc fur sufcr than conventional 

operations conducted with turbine helicopters opennin& in close proximity to the ground and people. 

PRIVACY 

All llights will occur over private. controlled or approved properly with the property ()1'11Cr'S. or their authorized 

representative. prior consent and knowledge. rhe aerial videogmphy and photogmphy will be of structures 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 of the 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 of sigbt and national security- provide 

more than adequate justification for the granting of the 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 Robotics' UAs must weigh less than five (5) pounds (2.26796 Kg). including energy source(s) and 

equipment. Operations authorized by the grant of on exemption arc limited 1<> DJI Phantom 2 uircntft. Any proposed operations 

of any ulhco· uircmft will requ ire a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 

2 I·C Robotics' UAs may not be llown at 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 of the 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 PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The YO and PIC must be able to communic.ntc verbally utalltimcs. 

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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 PIC 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 until tltc necessary 

maintenance has been perfotmed and the UA is found tv be in a condition for safe night. A Ground Control Station, if utili,.cd. 

muM be included in the preflight inspection. Allmuintenunce und alterations must be properly documented in the Hircmfl 

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 plant (motors): 

d. Propellers: 

e. Electronic speed C<)ntrol lcr: 

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. 

I 0. 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 ( 10) hours logged as a lJA pilot with multi-rotor UA which is 

similar to the UA to be utilized pursuant to this exemption. Prior documemed flight experience that was obtained in compliance 

with applicable regulations may satisiY this requirement. Training, proficiency. and experience-building Jlights must be 

conducted under an exemption to accomplish the required flight cycles and fl ight time. During traininj;. proficiency, and 

experience-building 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 I 9. 

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 of exemption to accomplish the required flight time and ninety (<)()) day currcnC). During training. 

prulicicncy. e•perience-building. and takc-{)ff and 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 of aerial vidcography or 

photc)grnphy (or similnr operntions), unless the PIC has demonstrntcd and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 

61 .51 (b), the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under Lhis 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, 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 of a UA's failure or an 

emergency. 

15. FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit outlines safety mitigations for authoriz.ed and 

consenting pr<>duetion personnel. At all times. those persons must be csscntialto the purposes outlined above (or similar 

operations). Because these procedures 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 least five hundre.d (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 ~nsure 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, tlight operations must cease immediately and/or; 

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such 

vessels. vehicles or strucmres has granted permission 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, 

and; 

c. Operations nearer to dte 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 ieations or loses iL• GPS signal. they must return to a pre-determined location within 

the security perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance with FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit. 

18. The UAs must abort Lhc. Oight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with FC 

Robc:>tics' Confidential Protocols and Comrols Exhibit. 

19. Each UA operation must be completed within fifteen (15) minutes 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 operations under this gmnt of exemption. This COA will 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, registered in 

accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part45, Subpart C. 

Markings must be a<; large as practicable. 

22. FC Robotics has developed procedures to document and maintain a record of the UA's maintenance, 

preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacement/overhaul component parts, and the total time in service of the lJAs 

and dtese procedures are contained in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit. 

23. Each UA opcratt-~ under this exemption must comply witb all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 

24. The preflight inspection section in FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls Exhibit includes the 

following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for all discrepancies. i.e. Inoperable components, items, or 

equipment, not covered in the preflight inspection sections of FC Robotics' Confidential Protocols and Controls ExhibiL 

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25. Before conducting operations. the radio frequency •JX."Cinlm used for operation and control of the 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. of the 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 clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activities 

at all times (including. but not limited to. ultralight vehicles. parachute activit.ies. parasailins activities. hong gliders. etc.). 

28. FC Robotics' UA operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C'FR § 1. 1. All operations 

must be conducted under visual mcte()rological conditions (VMC). flights under special visual Oight rules (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 of a 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 of agreement with t.he airport 

management must be made available lo the Administrator upon request. 

32. Any incidem, accidcn~ or !light operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the 

upcr.uionalurca as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UA Integration Office (AF'S-RO) within 

twcnty-li>ur (24) hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.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 - Office 

(954)567-11943 - Fax 

Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft is an essential and utmost consideration for Aerial 

Videos and Photography. Maintaining a record of safe flight for FAA requests and for determining future UAS 

safety protocols is imperative. 

DATE: location:--------------------

Pre-Flight Inspection: oYes oNo Comment __________________ _ 

ELEMENTS (Circle One) (Circle One) Comments 

Weather Good Fair 

Visibility Good Fair 

Wind Speed Low Medium 

Proximity to Airport: ______ (see attached map pinpointing approximate location of flight) 

Airport Notified aYes 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 180 days of flight oYes oNo 

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FC Robotics, Inc. 

6400 N.W. •'" w~. Suite147D 

R. l.Gro•hoclale. fl. 33309 

Confidential and Detailed Safety Protocols and Controls 

Aerial Photography and Videography 

Consultants 

(954}567-aN:l - 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 flight. 

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, uncontrolled flight. 

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

• Consult Regional Sectional Chart to determine five (S) mile radius map for airport vicinity. 

• Contact respective Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the nearest airport to the UAs operations to advise 

ATC of estimated 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 and 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 landing 

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 Imagery in Progress · Stay Back 1SO feet 

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Confidential and Detailed Safety Protocols and Controls 

Aerial 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 Pilot in Command (PIC). 

• Restrict flight to minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results. 

• Remain prepared for emergency landing at all times. 

• Pay attention to flight time (and battery levels at all times). Set Safety Timer whenever possible. 

• Land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing. 

Post Flight 

• Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system 

• Secure UAS in safe location 

• Remove all WARNING signs from public access areas. 

Emergency or Suspected Hazard 

• Immediately land UAS at safest and closest ground location if; 

1. Manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of flight 

2. There is a public gathering within the established safety boundary wanting to observe the flight 

3. Pilot 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 unsafe event that can cause collision distraction or interrupt ion of control 

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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 RC Assistant version Vl.l 

2015.01 

Congratulations on purchasing your new OJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to 

fully use and understand the product. 

It is advisod that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2's product page at www.dji.com which is updated on a 

regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, te-chnical updates and mc:~ nu l corroctions. Due 

to any unforeseen changes or pr'oduct upgrades. tho information contained within this m.:~nuol is subject to change 

without notice. 

OJI and PHANTOM 2 arc rcgiste<ed trademarks of DJI. Names of product. brand, etc .. appearing in this manual are 

lradomark.s or registered trademarks of their respective own« companies. This product and m:~nu:.l ou~ copy 

rightod by OJI with all rights reserved 

If you havo any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your daater or OJI Customer Service. 

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Content 

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 DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 13 

2.3 NOTES ......................................................................................................................... 13 

3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................... 14 

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................... 14 

3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STATUS .................................................................... 15 

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status ................................................... 15 

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

3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION ............. ..................................................................................... 16 

3.4 REMOTE CONTROllER OPERATION .................................................................................... 16 

3.5 lJNKING THE REMOTE CONTROllER & BUILT-IN RECEIVER ...................................................... 18 

4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY ............................................................................................... 19 

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURE$ .................................................................................................. 19 

4 .2 INSTALL THE BATTERY ...................................................................................................... 20 

4 .3 BATTERY USAGE ............................................................................................................. 20 

4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY LEVELINDICATOR ................................................................... 21 

4 .5 CoRRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES ...................................................................................... 22 

5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ...................................................................................... 23 

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S.l CAliBRAnON WARNINGS •.••••...•...•......•••••••....•.•.................•.•••.•.•••.•..•.•.•.•.••••••••.•.•.••••.•.•.• 23 

S.2 CAliBRAnoN PROCEDURES .......................................................•.........•.......................••..• 23 

S.3 WHEN RECAliBRAnON IS REQUIRED ...•...•..........................................................................• 23 

6 FUGHT ....................................................................................................................... 24 

6.1 fLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ......•.•................•.................................................... 24 

6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ................................................................................................... 24 

6.3 TAKEOFF/LANDING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 24 

6.4 FAILSAFE FUNcnON ........................................................................................................ 25 

6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACrTY WARNING FUNCTION ..................................................................... 27 

6.6 FliGHT LIMITS FUNCTION ................................................................................................. 27 

Max Height & Radius Umits ......................................................................................... 27 

6. 7 FliGHT LIMITS OF SPECIAL AREAS ...................................................................................... 28 

6.8 C0NDinONS OF FliGHT LIMITS ........................................................................................ .30 

Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... 30 

7 ASSISTANT INSTAllATION AND CONFIGURATION ...................................................... 3 1 

7 .!INSTALliNG DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 AsSISTANT ............................................................... 31 

7.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 AssiSTANT ON A PC .................................................................... 32 

7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2 ............................................................................ .33 

7.4 PHANTOM RC AssiSTANT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 33 

8 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 35 

8.1 5PECIFICAnONS .............................................................................................................. 3S 

8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. .3S 

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1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions 

The built-in flight control system is u sed to control t he entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards), Roll (left and right], Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU. GPS, compass, receiver. 

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both 

attitude and altjtude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the air crafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is 

u sed to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connecting and controlling all the modules together. 

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode. 

' f This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Noza-M V2 Quick Starl Manual for more 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal , iOSD mini , 

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. 

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IGimb .. l Mounting Po:o;itionl 

IMount the H3·~0/H3 30 r-..:::~-'.,----' 

Jgimbal uslng 4 $1Cn:'WS. 1 !_ _____ __ _ , 

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Important Notes of Using with Other 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.:JI working curct'nt or thn iOSD l'nd w.rclcss vrdc-o 

trM'I!,mis~ion module is under 2A. ~s an OVN<:urrf'nl will di'mage the ccntr.ll board'$ c:omponcmt!.. If the 

totnl curr<'nt exc<."l-ds 2A. ea~~" be s.uro to provldo powf!r st..•pplit.>d from a scp-.lri)tC power source. for the 

win•ln~ot video tr.Jnsrnission module. 

( .5 ) PHANTOM 2 uses ..., 2.4GHz RC o;ystem. To ,1voiU communici'ltion 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 Blue tooth 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 improve the compatibility with ZEN MUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has 

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3·2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 

while for Version 1. • H3·3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install tho H3-3D gimbal. 

Figure 4 

( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gimbal. please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTO M 2 to the G8 port of H3·3D 

shown b elow. 

Figure 1-5 

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Connections 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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{ 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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( 3 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and OJI specified wirvless video transmission module 

AVL58. the figure below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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simultaneously. The same is true of tho GND port of the video cable and two BAIT· ports. 

( 4 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-30 gimbal, iOSD Marl< II and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below Use$ H3-2D as an example. 

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The diagram below illustrates the conneeiton betwoon the iOSD Mark II and the wireloss video transmission module. 

------ -- ---------- - BATT· '---'B•tt· 

BATT· B•tt· 

BATT • J----I B•tt• Oihor w;r•l•u video I 

BATT • 8att• tnnsm.i.ssion modt.~J• I 

UART I I T r•~tter f 

UART I I I 

AV-GNO VIDEO GHD I 

~--- ..!'!:.0!!! J !.!"·~~-- ------ ~ 

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1 ;o""...,.." 

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BATT· 

BATT· 

BATT• BATT·~::~ = .,,_.J" 

UART 

UART 

AV-GHD 

AV-OUT - -------

W'"u-...... -.ideo 

tr~n 

......... AVL$8 Tr-.tnsmitt.,-1 

specif',.d by DJI I 

Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSO Mark II packogo when connecting to the OJI specified wireless video 

transmission module AVL58. 

( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station 

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u 17 \ 

I r 

Atr End 

Ground [nd 

Figure 1·10 

_ , . - ~o..r .. ~.ae 

~-

iPad Ground 

Sut;on 

Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluotooth Data link to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if nn iOSD is used. 

( 6 ) Using the PC Ground Station 

.... 

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Alr(nd 

Ground£nd 

Figure 1-11 
1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light 

up. 

Aircraft in Normal status 

•• •• ••••• ••••• -= - --- 1-

LED flight 

indicators 

Aircraft in abnormal status 

••••• •••••• 

••• 

-

Descriptions 

Power On Self-Test 

Wc:~rm ng Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Warnings and errors 

Remote Controller Signal lost 

1" Level low Battery Capacity Waming 

2tMt Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

Errors & Aircraft cannot f ly. 

••••• Compass data abnormal bee::~ use or ferto magnetic interference or 

the compass needs calibration. 

-

( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above arc for Phantom 2 mode. In Naz.a·M mode. LED indicators 

! will work according to the Naza·M flight control system. 

( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warning.s and errors. 

2. The front LEOs arc for indicating where the nose of tho aircraft is. They light up solid red only after tho motors 

have spooled up. 

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1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products 

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products. users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

th~ fifmware as requirements below . 

Items to upgrade Firmware ve-rsions requir.cl Assistant f<>< upgrading Assistant version 

P330CB (built-in 

control board) 

V1.0.1.19 or above PHANTOM2 Vl.08 or above 

Zenmuse H3-2D CMU Vl.O , I MU Vl.6 or above PHANTOM2 V1.08 or above 

iOSD Mark II V3.01 or above iOSD V 4.0 or above 

iOSDmini Vl.06 or above iOSD V 4.0 or above 

*Tho iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini. 

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2 Propellers 

PHANTOM 2 uses the origin.al 9 -inc;h propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged 

propellers should be replaced by purchasing 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 Location 

not have a black dot. black dot. 

Fastening/Un-fastening o'l Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. 

Instructions -r:'l Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. L2.1 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 propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the 

black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors.. Tighten the propellers accordit1g to the 

fastening instructions. 

Figure 2·1 Figure 2·2 Figure2-3 

2.2 Disauembly 

( Figure 2·3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the 

propeller according to the un·fastening instructions. 

2.3 Notes 

l. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 

2. Mako sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propelle-r assembly and removal. 

4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken 

propellers. 

6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

7. ONL V use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

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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. 

J3 

• 

Ill 

(2) 

(3) 

(S) 

J4 ••• 171 

• (8) 

[9[ 

[10) 

t>t $ I~ (4) J2 

8 0 5 (6) ·:· J1 

CEJ 2 \ 1(11) 

1121 

• (14) 

113] 

Figur~ 3·1 

(l)Antonno [2]Carrying Handle (3]Left Dial (4]3-Position Switch Sl (5]3-Position Switch $2 [6]Joystickl(Jl;J2) 

(7)Joystick2(J3:J4) [8]Neck Strap At""'hment (9)Power Switch (lO]Powcr Indicator 

(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. If the power LED 

indicator is solid on. the remote controllor is functioning normally. The battery lovel 

indicators display tho current battery lovol. 

1. Please make sure 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 ch8rging. The power LED indicator will disph11y solid red when 

charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged. 

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3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 

3.21 Remot" Controller Power LED Indicator Status 

Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status 

None Functioning normally. 

None Charging( romote controller is powered off) 

None Remote eontroUc.- joysticks 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 inactivity. It will stop once you 

start using tho romote controlle-r. 

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage 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 level during both the discharging process. The following is 

a description of the indicators. 

, The LED i• solid on • 'The LED will blink regularly 

• , The LED is light 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 Remote Controller Operation 

Tho operations of remote controller are ba.sod on modo 2 $lick configuration. 

Definitions 

Tho 'stick neutral' positions and "stick released' mean the control stick.$ of the l'emote controller arc placed at 

tho contral position. 

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 } 

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Op.ration detoils 

The throttle stick controls aircraft altitude/elevation. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rlso. 

Pull the stick down and the aircroft will descend. 

The aircraft will automatically hover ~nd hold its 

altitude if the sticks ore contorod. 

Push the throt tle stick 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 controls the aircraft rudder. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter 

clock-wise. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

clock .. wise. If the stick is centered. the ail'craft will 

remain facing the same direction. 

The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of 

the aircraft Pushing the stick further away from center 

results in a faster aircraft rotation 

The pitch stick controls the aircraft's front & back tilt. 

Push the stick up ar>d the aircraf t will tilt and fly 

forwal'd. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

backwal'd. The aircraft will keep level and st.raight if the 

stkk is centered. 

Pushing or pulling the stick further' away fl'om center 

will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35 ") and 

faster 

The l'oll stick controls the aircraft's left & right tilt. 

Push the stick left ar>d the aircraft will tilt and fly left. 

-=~~6~;:=~~~ ~1 Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. 

:&j--' 

' --' 

OFF 

, - - t'~ 

•\..:9! ,_ .. ·' 

Position·2 

Course Lock 

point Lock 

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,~---, 

' ' • ,_-

Position..J 

,~---. 

' ' ' , __ 

Hom~ 

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centcrod. 

Pushing the stick further away from center will result in 

a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35•) and faster flight 

Sl is for compass calibration. Toggle the Sl switch from 

position·l to position-3 and back to position-1 at least 5 

times, which will force the aitcraft to enter into 

compass calibration mode. 

Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the 

Sl switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant. 

S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent 

Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the 

Assistant when in Naza-M mode. O nly use the IOC 

function after' you are familiar with flying. 
The left d ial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D 

gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch 

~ ~ angle relative to the horizontal level. 

... "" Ill ""t f7nn~ • Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch 

~(i 111 D) ·•· 

up. 

Turn the left diol to the left to make the gimbal pitch 

!Ill• -·:3s: -;,J down . .... The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is 

static. 

! ( 1 ) For 'Ready to !=ly ' the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released. 

( 2 ) For · Ready to Fly (non-GPS) ' the oircroft will only keep the altitude when all st icks are released. 

3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & Built-in Receiver 

PHAN TOM 2 has a built in receiver, the link button ond indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as iUustrated 

in the Figure 3-4. 

The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you am initially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller. re-establishing the link is required. 

Figure 3· 4 

Linking procedures 

1. Power on tho PHANTOM 2. 

2. Turn on t ho remote controlle-r and place it O.Sm,..lm away from t he aircraft. 

3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it 

4, When the link indicator turns solid green. the link between the remote eontroller and ~ bui lt-in receive-r 

ha$ been successfully established. 

Unk Indicator Status 

The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal amund, plea$e turn 

on the remote controller . 

•••••• The receiver is ready for linking . 

•••••• There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver, 

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plea$e carry out tho linking pfoc(!odure$. 

The remote controller is linked with the receivef successfully. 

4 Intelligent Battery 

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 Functions 

( I ) Balance Charging 

( 2 ) Capacity Display 

( 3) Communicating 

( 4 ) Overcharging Protection 

( 5 ) Over Discharging 

Protection 

( 6 ) Short Circuit Protection 

( 7 ) Sleep Protection 

Charging Temperature 

Detection 

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. 

Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to 

prevent overcharging damage. 

Discharging stops automatically when the bat tory voltage reaches 8.4V to 

prevent over discharging 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. If the 

battery temperature is out of this range, the battery will stop cnarging. 

( 1 ) 

! 

Before usc. please read and follow the user manual. disclaimer. and tho wornings on the battery. 

Users take full responsibility for all 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. 

:3. Tho Battery Level indicators display currant capacity level as the battery cnargcs. Plcoso refer to battery 

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levol 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. 

~ r- 1:: ~ 

..,G 

WaU Soc-ket 

n DOD ..... 

4.2 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery comp01rtmont cotroctJy as the following diagram shows. M.t~kc sure to push the 

b.t~tt ry into the compartment until you hear a ·click • 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 Indicator 

Figure 4·2 

LED3 

LE.Dil 

8.:1ttcry Power Buuon 

(Built-in Battery Power lndicetor) 

0) Checking the battery level, When tho battery is powered off; pressing the battery powor button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to • Battery Level Indicator Description• for details. 

(2) Powering on: Whcn the battery i• powered off; press the battery power 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 hold for 

2 $0Conds to turn off the intelligent battery. 

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(4) Checking the battery lif"' When the battery is powered of~ press and hold the bottory power button for 5 

s«onds to check the battery life. The bouary level indicators will show the life and the bottcry power indicotor 

will blink for 10 seconds. then all LEOs will light out and the inte!figent bottery will turn off. Refer to < Battery 

Level Indicator Description;.. for details.. 

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

4.4 De5cription of the Battery Level Indicator 

ThG battery level indicators will show lho current battery level during both the charging ~nd discharging process as 

well as battery life. The following is a description of the indicators . 

, The LED is solid on • , The LED will blink regularly 

• , 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% 

• • • • 50%-625% 

• • • • 37.5%·50% 

• • ... 1- • 25%-37.5% 

• • • • 125%-25% 

• • • • 0%-12.5% l 

• • .

-

• <0% ___J 

s.tt.ry life 

LEOl LED2 LE03 LED4 Current battery life 

• • • • 90%·100% 

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• • • • 80%-90% 

• • • • 70%-80% 

• • • • 60%-70% 

- • • • • 50%-60% 

- -

• • • • 40%-50% r-. -

• • • 30%-40% 

• • • • 20%-30% 

.

--- • • • Less than 20% 

4 .5 Correct Battery UHge Notes 

l. Nc.,•r plug or unplug the> batt~ry into tl>< Cfaf1 w~n it is powered 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 in an environment 

where the relative humidjty i.s lower tMn 80Cw,. 

:S. It's recommended to charge ond dischargo the battery thoroughly once every 20 chorgo/discharge cycles. 

Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power ~ft or until tho battery can no longer 

bo turne<l on. Users should thon fully rochargc the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling 

procodure will ensure the batte-ry is working at its optimal level. 

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 charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it 

in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%-50%~1~40%-50%). 

5. It· s suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. 

Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal. 

6. It· s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or dOlmag<K:I in any way. 

7 . Novor try to recharge or fly with .J battery Lhat is swollen or damagod in any way. 

8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as 

concrotc and never near any flammable matoriols. 

9. Safety is extremely important 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 possibility for tho oxistonco of strong 

magnetic intcrfcroncc such as magnetite, parking structures, and 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 calibration details. 

Stort 

cali 

Quickly IHp t he sw;tch Sl 

Position·l :tp) 

•r,::, ' 

Position-3 '·~~ '-. 

Pos.ition J..Positi()n-.3.-P0$~1 

F"p no ler.s than 5 tit'nct$ 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start horizontal calibratic., 

5.3 When Reealibration is required 

360° Rotate the aircraft 

horiionteUy 

I G_+--;> 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start vertical calibration 

Position-1 {~~) 

·'S-. Position-3*.l 

' 

~ .. Position..I.Posit~on 3+P~»ition-1 

Ft.ponce 

360°Rotate the f! ircri~ft 

v•rticalty (Not• downw•rd) 

LED f'l;ght 

lndH:ote< 

Nonnol LED • •• 

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 structure of the aircraft hos c~ngtx:t, i.e.. changed mounting position of the compass. 

( 4 ) Evident dr;fting occurs in f!;ght. i.e. the s;rcraft docsn . t fly in straight Hnes. 

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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 (more than moderato broozo) 0< fog. 

{ 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other ob>taclos; tho •teel •lructure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakos and rivers etc. 

( 5 ) Try to avoid inteffer9nce botwcon tho remote controller and other wireless equipment (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 Combination Stick Command (CSC) is usod to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options 

below to stort motors. Once the motors have st&rted. rcl~<lSe both stic-ks simultaneously. Tho SllmO esc is used to 

stop t ho motors. 

A B c D 

Figui'C 6·1 

6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicatOr$ facing 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 lift tho oireroft off the ground Refer to <Remote Controller Operation• 

for more dotails. 

6. Be sure you are hovering ovor D lovol surf~cc. Pull down t he th(ottle stic-k to des<:cnd. The stick will lock into 

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place 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 rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <~Fo il snfo Funct~on> for details. 

( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during Aight. Refer to tho clow Battery Capacity Warning function• for datails. 

( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about llight for more flight 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 guards at this woighL Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 

6.4 Failsafe Function 

Tho rcraft will enter Failsafe mode whon the conncx:tion fi'Om the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically conti'OI the aircraft to rot urn to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following 

situations would make the aircraft fail to rec.civc a signal from the remote controller 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 remote controlkM' and tho aircraft essentiaUy 

reducing the distance the signal can tr3vCI. 

{ 5 ) There is interference CD using a signal problem with the remote controller. 

Failsafe works differently depending on the modo the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated 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 - Automatic go home and land 

Tho flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. 

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Home 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. 

• u:o r~~qollt lrdk-.at~W ~ e UO"OoJflll..._. UO A ghc ln:huiOr 

4 Sign• I Iotti- 3t. toeg;n to go hom.. 5 Fly bock to heme poin~ 

"'ff ~ rr 

~ U:Ofli9h~ • ••••• 

( I ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites arc found for more than 20 soconds, the aircraft 

will descend autom01tically. 

( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automoticaUy, users cc:an control the c:aircraft' s position ond altilude if 

the remote controller signal is rete:ovcrcd. 

In Phantom 2 mode. users can set a now home point manually when the aircraft 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 dofinition 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 point is used to calculate 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:..: overed, control is returned back to th<> P::;i:.:lo;.:t.:__t ____________ _ 

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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% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. 

( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indica to r will blink r"d rapidly. the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to doscend and 

land automatically. Aftor it has landed, keep tho throttle stick at its 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 failure. 

6.6 Flight Limits Function 

All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operator> should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO 

(lntornDtionat Civil Aviation Organization) and por country airspace r~gulations. For safety reasons, the! flight limits 

function is enabled by default to help use!"$ usc this product safely and legally. 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 parameters 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 details). As cilch country has its own rules, 

make sure to configure tho p~I'Gmctors to comply with these rulos too, before using the 

PHANTOM2. 

Max 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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Max Height 

Max Radius 

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limits 

The flight height is restricted to fly 

under the max height. 

The flight distance is restricted to fly 

within the max radius. 

Max 

Homo Point 

..L'-:::==:J-:rh• height of 

aircraft when it 

is pow• red on 

FigurO' 6 4 

Ground Station R~r LED flight indicator 

Warning: Height limit 

None. 

ac ed~ 

Warning: Distance limit Rapid red flashings ••••• • 

reached. when close t o the Max radius limit. 

Ready to Fly(non-GPS) 

Flight limits Ground Station Rear LED flight indicator 

The flight height is restricted to fly W arning: Height limit teached. 

Max Height under the minor height between the None. 

Max height and 120m. 

Max Radius Not limited, no warnings or LED indicat ors. 

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(1) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. 

! 

(2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non·GPS) status. it will fly back 

within the l imits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

6. 7 Flight limits of Special Areas 

Special areas include airports worldwide. AU special orcas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to 

tt ://www.dji. om/fl ~safe/cate ory- c: for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B. 

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BlOOm ~ 

8000m~ 

~b il -----"I 

120m I 

8 

A B 

Center or 

Special 

Area 

Airspoco, A.S.C.D 

Bovn(fl)ry, A 1J, ~ d 

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r D 

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A 

Center of 

Spcciol 

Area 

Airspace: A.C.O 

Boundary: ib Ji, 

~ 

C D 

Category A Category B 

Ready to Fly ••• - Rear LED 

Airspace Limits 

Flight Indicator 

Motors will not start. 

A If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly 

0 p·, (non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

automatically descend and land then stop its motors. 

B If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

•••••• descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edged_. 

No restrictions of flight, but the Phantom will not enter 

c 

Category A, the aircraft can fly free. but it will not enter 

Green 

Airspace 8 through Boundary b & d. 

Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely. but it will 

not enter into Airspace A through Boun ary~ 

D 

No restrictions. None. 

Blue 

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Semi-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. then switch to indicate current flying 

status and continue for 5 soconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. 

(2) For safety reasons, plcoso do not fly close to airports, highways. railway stotions. railway lines. 

city centers and other spociol arcus. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

6.8 Conditions of Flight limits 

In difforent working 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). 

• ,iMuatanrousty . 

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 " " " I I GPS - -.l--

<6 X " I X ! 

- 2:6 " ..J X 

A Til. 

<6 X " X 

2:6 )( X X 

Manual ·--- <6 )( )( )( 

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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 

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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 installer and follow the prompts to finish installatjon. 

4. Noxt. run the Assistant installer and follow tho prompts to finish installation. 

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 for thf> fir<ot timt• if uso Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assiswnt. lAunchpad won' 

allow access boca use the software has not boon reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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-4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, preu the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon 

(or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using o mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu. click open in 

tho prompt dialog box. and then software will launch. 

5. After the first successful launch. directly lttunching of the software can be achieved by double--clicking 

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Find or or using Launchpad. 

- ---- -

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' Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. Tho Assistant pages 

appear in other places of this m11nu"l aro on the Windows for example. 

7.2 Using tho PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC 

I. Start up the PC. power on the PHANTOM 2. then conn<>ct the> PHANTOM 2 to the> PC with a Micro-USB 

cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 As<istant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the> Assistant Observe the 

indicators • • on the> bottom of the scro;>n. When connected successfully, tho conn<><:tion indicator is 0 

and communication indicator is blinkingO . 

3. Choose [Basic) or [Advanced] configuration pages. 

.4. View and cheek. the current configuration in the [View] page. 

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( 1 ) Users should not enable the Nau·M function before finishing Advanc&d Flight Maneuvers 

p<ocedure in the· PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide".lf the Na:.a-M modo is enabled, users can 

switch the cont<QI mode botwccn A TIL 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 instcod of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the 

Naza-M mode unless you aro on oxperionc:ed user or guided by a professional. 

( 2) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button usod to turn on the Naza·M 

mode. This operation will disablo tho Naza·M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings. 

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant and then follow the 

procodurcs below to upgrade the software and firmware>; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly. 

1. An internet connection is required to upgr.cte PHANTOM 2 • s firmware. 

2. C fick the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whethQf the installed firmware js the 

latost version. If not. click the relative links to upgrade. 

3. Bo sure to wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle til& PHANTOM 2 after 5 

soc:onds. Once completed, the firmware is up to dat~. 

PHANT~l -~ • - X 

:;. "" 0 ' ;:;; i 

r'""'"""''~ upgr~bkt itt."''M 

--·- -· - - -· ·~ 

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only fM~<' 'C'rer to the 

~~························· .J< tuJI U!.t.'l inh·d~, •. 

( 1) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. 

( 2 ) If the firmware upgrade failod. tho main controller wm ente< a waiting for firmware upgrade 

status automatically. If this happens. repeat the above procedures. 

Firmware upgradablc items: (1) Moin Controller (2) P330CB(Main Board) (3) Roceivcr (4) Gimbal 

CMU (5) Gimbal iMU (6) Battery 

7.4 PHANTOM RC A55istant Description 

Ploaso follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller. 

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1. Turn off t~ remote controllc>< and find the Micro-USB port on the bottom of it. 

2 Start up t~ PC. powc>< on ~ remote controller, ond t~n connect the remote controller to the PC with a 

Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 

3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for tho remote controll<>r to connect to the Assistant. Obsorvg 

the indicators • • on thE> bottom left of the screen. When connoctod suecossfully, the connection 

indicator is 0 end communication indicator is blinking C. 

4. Finish configuration in t~ (Main) page. 

5. Finish upgrade in tho (Info) page if ne<oessary. 

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8 Appendix 

8.1 Soecifications 

Aircraft 

Operating environment temperat\.tt'Q 

Power consumption 

Supported Battery 

Weight (including the battery} 

Take-off Weight 

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) 

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent I Descent Speed 

Max Flight Speed 

Wheelbase 

2.4GHz Remote Controller 

5.6W 

OJ I Intelligent battery 

lOOOg 

300g 

Vartical: 0 .8m: Hori.zontal: 2.5m 

Ascent: 6m/s: Descent: 2m/s 

15m/ s (Not Recommended) 

350mm 

Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM 

Communication Distance (open area} lOOOm 

Rec.,iv"r S<>nsitivity (l<K.PER} -97dBm 

Working Current/Voltage 120 mA@3.7V 

Built-in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V. 2000mAh 

DJI Intelligent Battery 

Type 

Capacity 

Charging Environment Range 

Discharging Environment Range 

8.2 LED Fliaht Indicators Description 

Aircraft in Normal status 

1--

•• •• ••••• ••••• ... - - - -

Aircraft in abnormal status 

••••• 

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3S LiPo Battery 

5200mAh, ll.lV 

o·c to 4o•c 

Descriptions 

Power On Self-Test 

Warming Up & Aircraft cannot t.ake off during warming vp 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Warnings and errors 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

1~ Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 
•••••• 2nd Level l ow Battery Capacity Waming 

••• Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

- Errors & Aircraft cannot fly.• 

••••• Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magneti-c interference or the compass needs calibration. 

• Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors. 

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