UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

DOCKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1200 NEW JERSEY AVE., SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20590 

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

Atlas Drone Service, LLC 

825 Severn Avenue

Tampa, FL 33606

www.AtlasDroneService.com

Contact: Deric S. Dymerski

813-251-1752

Deric@AtlasDroneService.com

For an exemption seeking relief from the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal 

Regulations (14 CFR) Sections 21 (Subpart H), 91.103(b)(2), 91.105, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 

91.151, 91.405, 91.407, 91.409, and 91.417 concerning commercial operation of a Yuneec 

Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform 

Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95) 

Submitted on March 15, 2016 

 

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 3 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER 4 

BACKGROUND 4 

BASIS FOR PETITION 5 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER 7 

SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION 7 

EXTENT OF RELIEF ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC SEEKS AND

THE REASON ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC SEEKS THE RELIEF 15

 

REASONS WHY GRANTING ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC REQUEST

WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 16

REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT 

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY 18 

SUMMARY 22 

CONCLUSION 22 

EXHIBITS A – E 23
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 

 

AGL Above Ground Level 

AOI Area of Interest 

ATC Air Traffic Control 

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

COA Certificate of Authorization 

FAA Federal Aviation Administration 

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation 

GCS Ground Control Station 

GPS Global Positioning System 

LOL Loss of Link 

NAS National Airspace System 

NOTAM Notice to Airman 

PIC Pilot In Command 

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) 

SO Safety Observer 

SOP Standard Operating Procedures 

UA Unmanned Aircraft 

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System 

VFR Visual Flight Rules 

VLOS Visual Line of Site 

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions 

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing 

DJI UAV Manufacturer

ESC Electronic Speed Control

FPV First Person View 

LI-PO Lithium Polymer battery

RCV Radio Controlled Vehicle 

 
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INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER 

The owners of ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC also own ATLAS AVIATION TAMPA, INC., which has 

been in the aviation business for more than 11 years. We operate a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) 

at Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) in Tampa, Florida. Our FBO provides aviation fuel, hangar, 

tiedown, aircraft maintenance, flight training and aircraft rental. We have more than a dozen 

certificated pilots in our employ, and access to hundreds more.

The objective of ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC is to provide high quality imaging & filming for

event coverage, film sets, news, scripted and unscripted television sets and landscape, search 

and rescue, structural inspections of bridges, pipelines, wells, power lines, cell towers, 

agricultural fields, enhanced real estate listings, promotional videos and other building or 

structural inspections. ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will also provide knowledge of UAS and 

promote safe UAS operations. 

BACKGROUND 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, 

DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4, UASs. ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks an exemption to 

operate UAV systems for compensation or hire within the NAS. The Yuneec and DJI UAVs are 

vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) 

utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. 

Each UA that will be operated by ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will be registered in accordance 

with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, 

and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Markings. 

 
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BASIS FOR PETITION 

Petitioner, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 CFR. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), 

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

Administrator to commercially operate the Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec 

Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UASs in the National Airspace System (NAS), and 

for an exemption from the requirements of 14 CFR § 21(Subpart H), 91.105, 91.109, 91.119, 

91.121, 91.151, 91.405, 91.407, 91.409, and 91.417. 

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

and their operation, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC’s operation of the UASs meets the conditions of 

FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an Airworthiness Certificate in accordance with 

14 CFR. Part 21, Subpart H. 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.105, 

entitled Flight Crewmembers at Stations. Our UASs do not have crew stations nor seatbelts.

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.109, 

entitled Flight Instruction; Simulated Instrument Flight and Certain Flight Tests. Our UASs will not 

be used in flight instruction, simulated instrument flight or flight tests for Airline Transport Pilot 

ratings.

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.119, 

entitled Minimum Safe Altitudes: General. Our UASs will be operated between ground level and 

400’ AGL.

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, 

entitled Altimeter Settings. Our UASs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. 

However, altitude information of the UASs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning 

System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from 

the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined 

with ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC’s operation of the UAs within visual line of sight (VLOS) at or 

below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), 

entitled Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions. ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC submits 

that safety will not be affected by operation of our UAs during daylight hours in Visual 

Meteorological Conditions (VMC) under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), since they are battery powered 

and do not require fuel. Each UAS has a visual, aural and physical warning system as the battery 

system gets low, which will ensure an equivalent level of safety.

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC requests relief from Sections 91.405, 91.407, 91.409, and 91.417, 

as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an 

airworthiness certificate. 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level 

of safety will be ensured. ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will use experienced personnel or 
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technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using 

the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e. Yuneec 

Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4

Instruction Manuals). ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will utilize FAA-certificated pilots as operators 

of all UASs. Furthermore, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will document and maintain all 

maintenance records for the 1 UASs. 
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In accordance with 14 CFR. § 11.81, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, 

LLC provides the following information in support of its petition 

for exemption: 

A. Name and Address of the Petitioner.

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC 

825 Severn Avenue

Tampa, FL 33606

813-251-1752

www.AtlasDroneService.com

POC Deric S. Dymerski

 

B. The Specific Sections of 14 CFR from which ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption.

1. Section 21 Subpart H (21.171 through 21.199) Certification Procedures for Products and 

Parts, Airworthiness Certificates 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 21 

Subpart H, which sets forth the requirements for acquiring an Airworthiness Certificate.

2. Section 91.105 Flight Crewmembers at Stations 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.105, 

which states:

(a) During takeoff and landing, and while enroute, each required flight 

crewmember shall—

(1) Be at the crewmember station unless the absence is necessary to 

perform duties in connection with the operation of the aircraft or in 

connection with physiological needs; and 

(2) Keep the safety belt fastened while at the crewmember station. 

(b) Each required flight crewmember of a U.S.-registered civil aircraft shall, during 

takeoff and landing, keep his or her shoulder harness fastened while at his or her 

assigned duty station. This paragraph does not apply if—

(1) The seat at the crewmember's station is not equipped with a shoulder 

harness; or 

(2) The crewmember would be unable to perform required duties with the 

shoulder harness fastened.

3. Section 91.109 Flight Instruction; Simulated Instrument Flight and certain Flight Tests 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.109, 

which states:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is 

being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual 
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controls. However, instrument flight instruction may be given in an airplane that is 

equipped with a single, functioning throwover control wheel that controls the 

elevator and ailerons, in place of fixed, dual controls, when—

(1) The instructor has determined that the flight can be conducted safely; 

and 

(2) The person manipulating the controls has at least a private pilot 

certificate with appropriate category and class ratings. 

(b) An airplane equipped with a single, functioning throwover control wheel that 

controls the elevator and ailerons, in place of fixed, dual controls may be used for 

flight instruction to conduct a flight review required by §61.56 of this chapter, or to 

obtain recent flight experience or an instrument proficiency check required by 

§61.57 when—

(1) The airplane is equipped with operable rudder pedals at both pilot 

stations;

(2) The pilot manipulating the controls is qualified to serve and serves as 

pilot in command during the entire flight;

(3) The instructor is current and qualified to serve as pilot in command of 

the airplane, meets the requirements of §61.195(b), and has logged at least 

25 hours of pilot-in-command flight time in the make and model of airplane; 

and

(4) The pilot in command and the instructor have determined the flight can 

be conducted safely.

(c) No person may operate a civil aircraft in simulated instrument flight unless—

(1) The other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot who possesses at 

least a private pilot certificate with category and class ratings appropriate to 

the aircraft being flown. 

(2) The safety pilot has adequate vision forward and to each side of the 

aircraft, or a competent observer in the aircraft adequately supplements the 

vision of the safety pilot; and 

(3) Except in the case of lighter-than-air aircraft, that aircraft is equipped 

with fully functioning dual controls. However, simulated instrument flight 

may be conducted in a single-engine airplane, equipped with a single, 

functioning, throwover control wheel, in place of fixed, dual controls of the 

elevator and ailerons, when—

(i) The safety pilot has determined that the flight can be conducted 

safely; and 

(ii) The person manipulating the controls has at least a private pilot 

certificate with appropriate category and class ratings. 

(d) No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for a flight test for an 

airline transport pilot certificate or a class or type rating on that certificate, or for a 

part 121 proficiency flight test, unless the pilot seated at the controls, other than 

the pilot being checked, is fully qualified to act as pilot in command of the aircraft.

4. Section 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes: General 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.119, 

which states:

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below 

the following altitudes: 
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(a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing 

without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. 

(b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or 

over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest 

obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft. 

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, 

except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft 

may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or 

structure. 

(d) Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control aircraft. If the 

operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface—

(1) A helicopter may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in 

paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, provided each person operating the 

helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for 

helicopters by the FAA; and

(2) A powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft may be operated at 

less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section.

5. Section 91.121, Altimeter Setting 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.121, 

which states:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight 

level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, 

when operating—

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to—

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route 

and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; 

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph 

(a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an 

appropriate available station; or 

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation 

of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available 

before departure; or 

(2) At or above 18,000 feet MSL, to 29.92′′ Hg. 

(b) The lowest usable flight level is determined by the atmospheric pressure in the 

area of operation as shown in the following table:

Current altimeter setting Lowest usable flight level 

29.92 (or higher) 180 

29.91 through 29.42 185 

29.41 through 28.92 190 

28.91 through 28.42 195 

28.41 through 27.92 200 
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27.91 through 27.42 205 

27.41 through 26.92 210

(c) To convert minimum altitude prescribed under §§91.119 and 91.177 to the 

minimum flight level, the pilot shall take the flight level equivalent of the minimum 

altitude in feet and add the appropriate number of feet specified below, according 

to the current reported altimeter setting:

Current altimeter setting Adjustment factor 

29.92 (or higher) None 

29.91 through 29.42 500 

29.41 through 28.92 1,000 

28.91 through 28.42 1,500 

28.41 through 27.92 2,000 

27.91 through 27.42 2,500 

27.41 through 26.92 3,000

6. Section 91.151 Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.151, 

which states: 

(a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless 

(considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the 

first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed—

(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or 

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes. 

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless 

(considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the 

first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for 

at least 20 minutes.

7. Section 91.405 Maintenance Required 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirement of Section 91.405,

which states: Each owner or operator of an aircraft— 

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and 

shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this 

section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter;

(b) Shall ensure that maintenance personnel make appropriate entries in the 

aircraft maintenance records indicating the aircraft has been approved for return to 

service; 

(c) Shall have any inoperative instrument or item of equipment, permitted to be 
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inoperative by §91.213(d)(2) of this part, repaired, replaced, removed, or inspected 

at the next required inspection; and 

(d) When listed discrepancies include inoperative instruments or equipment, shall 

ensure that a placard has been installed as required by §43.11 of this chapter.

8. Section 91.407 Operation After Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, or 

Alteration 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.407, 

which states: 

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, 

preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless—

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under 

§43.7 of this chapter; and 

(2) The maintenance record entry required by §43.9 or §43.11, as 

applicable, of this chapter has been made. 

(b) No person may carry any person (other than crewmembers) in an aircraft that 

has been maintained, rebuilt, or altered in a manner that may have appreciably 

changed its flight characteristics or substantially affected its operation in flight 

until an appropriately rated pilot with at least a private pilot certificate flies the 

aircraft, makes an operational check of the maintenance performed or alteration 

made, and logs the flight in the aircraft records. 

(c) The aircraft does not have to be flown as required by paragraph (b) of this 

section if, prior to flight, ground tests, inspection, or both show conclusively that the 

maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration has not appreciably 

changed the flight characteristics or substantially affected the flight operation of 

the aircraft.

9. Section 91.409 Inspections 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.409,

which states: 

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an 

aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had—

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has 

been approved for return to service by a person authorized by §43.7 of this 

chapter; or 

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in 

accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

No inspection performed under paragraph (b) of this section may be substituted for 

any inspection required by this paragraph unless it is performed by a person 

authorized to perform annual inspections and is entered as an “annual” inspection 

in the required maintenance records. 

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an 

aircraft carrying any person (other than a crewmember) for hire, and no person 

may give flight instruction for hire in an aircraft which that person provides, unless 

within the preceding 100 hours of time in service the aircraft has received an 

annual or 100-hour inspection and been approved for return to service in 

accordance with part 43 of this chapter or has received an inspection for the 
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issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. 

The 100-hour limitation may be exceeded by not more than 10 hours while enroute 

to reach a place where the inspection can be done. The excess time used to reach 

a place where the inspection can be done must be included in computing the next 

100 hours of time in service. 

(c) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section do not apply to—

(1) An aircraft that carries a special flight permit, a current experimental 

certificate, or a light-sport or provisional airworthiness certificate; 

(2) An aircraft inspected in accordance with an approved aircraft inspection 

program under part 125 or 135 of this chapter and so identified by the 

registration number in the operations specifications of the certificate holder 

having the approved inspection program; 

(3) An aircraft subject to the requirements of paragraph (d) or (e) of this 

section; or 

(4) Turbine-powered rotorcraft when the operator elects to inspect that 

rotorcraft in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. 

(d) Progressive inspection. Each registered owner or operator of an aircraft desiring 

to use a progressive inspection program must submit a written request to the FAA 

Flight Standards district office having jurisdiction over the area in which the 

applicant is located, and shall provide—

(1) A certificated mechanic holding an inspection authorization, a 

certificated airframe repair station, or the manufacturer of the aircraft to 

supervise or conduct the progressive inspection;

(2) A current inspection procedures manual available and readily 

understandable to pilot and maintenance personnel containing, in detail—

(i) An explanation of the progressive inspection, including the 

continuity of inspection responsibility, the making of reports, and the 

keeping of records and technical reference material;

(ii) An inspection schedule, specifying the intervals in hours or days 

when routine and detailed inspections will be performed and 

including instructions for exceeding an inspection interval by not 

more than 10 hours while enroute and for changing an inspection 

interval because of service experience;

(iii) Sample routine and detailed inspection forms and instructions for 

their use; and

(iv) Sample reports and records and instructions for their use;

(3) Enough housing and equipment for necessary disassembly and proper 

inspection of the aircraft; and

(4) Appropriate current technical information for the aircraft.

The frequency and detail of the progressive inspection shall provide for the 

complete inspection of the aircraft within each 12 calendar months and be 

consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations, field service experience, and 

the kind of operation in which the aircraft is engaged. The progressive inspection 

schedule must ensure that the aircraft, at all times, will be airworthy and will 

conform to all applicable FAA aircraft specifications, type certificate data sheets, 

airworthiness directives, and other approved data. If the progressive inspection is 

discontinued, the owner or operator shall immediately notify the local FAA Flight 

Standards district office, in writing, of the discontinuance. After the discontinuance, 

the first annual inspection under §91.409(a)(1) is due within 12 calendar months 
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after the last complete inspection of the aircraft under the progressive inspection. 

The 100-hour inspection under §91.409(b) is due within 100 hours after that 

complete inspection. A complete inspection of the aircraft, for the purpose of 

determining when the annual and 100-hour inspections are due, requires a 

detailed inspection of the aircraft and all its components in accordance with the 

progressive inspection. A routine inspection of the aircraft and a detailed 

inspection of several components is not considered to be a complete inspection.

(e) Large airplanes (to which part 125 is not applicable), turbojet multiengine 

airplanes, turbopropeller-powered multiengine airplanes, and turbine-powered 

rotorcraft. No person may operate a large airplane, turbojet multiengine airplane, 

turbopropeller-powered multiengine airplane, or turbine-powered rotorcraft unless 

the replacement times for life-limited parts specified in the aircraft specifications, 

type data sheets, or other documents approved by the Administrator are complied 

with and the airplane or turbine-powered rotorcraft, including the airframe, 

engines, propellers, rotors, appliances, survival equipment, and emergency 

equipment, is inspected in accordance with an inspection program selected under 

the provisions of paragraph (f) of this section, except that, the owner or operator of 

a turbine-powered rotorcraft may elect to use the inspection provisions of 

§91.409(a), (b), (c), or (d) in lieu of an inspection option of §91.409(f). 

(f) Selection of inspection program under paragraph (e) of this section. The 

registered owner or operator of each airplane or turbine-powered rotorcraft 

described in paragraph (e) of this section must select, identify in the aircraft 

maintenance records, and use one of the following programs for the inspection of 

the aircraft: 

(1) A continuous airworthiness inspection program that is part of a 

continuous airworthiness maintenance program currently in use by a person 

holding an air carrier operating certificate or an operating certificate issued 

under part 121 or 135 of this chapter and operating that make and model 

aircraft under part 121 of this chapter or operating that make and model 

under part 135 of this chapter and maintaining it under §135.411(a)(2) of 

this chapter. 

(2) An approved aircraft inspection program approved under §135.419 of 

this chapter and currently in use by a person holding an operating certificate 

issued under part 135 of this chapter. 

(3) A current inspection program recommended by the manufacturer. 

(4) Any other inspection program established by the registered owner or 

operator of that airplane or turbine-powered rotorcraft and approved by the 

Administrator under paragraph (g) of this section. However, the 

Administrator may require revision of this inspection program in accordance 

with the provisions of §91.415.

Each operator shall include in the selected program the name and address of the 

person responsible for scheduling the inspections required by the program and 

make a copy of that program available to the person performing inspections on the 

aircraft and, upon request, to the Administrator. 

(g) Inspection program approved under paragraph (e) of this section. Each operator 

of an airplane or turbine-powered rotorcraft desiring to establish or change an 

approved inspection program under paragraph (f)(4) of this section must submit 

the program for approval to the local FAA Flight Standards district office having 

jurisdiction over the area in which the aircraft is based. The program must be in 
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writing and include at least the following information: 

(1) Instructions and procedures for the conduct of inspections for the 

particular make and model airplane or turbine-powered rotorcraft, including 

necessary tests and checks. The instructions and procedures must set forth 

in detail the parts and areas of the airframe, engines, propellers, rotors, and 

appliances, including survival and emergency equipment required to be 

inspected. 

(2) A schedule for performing the inspections that must be performed under 

the program expressed in terms of the time in service, calendar time, 

number of system operations, or any combination of these. 

(h) Changes from one inspection program to another. When an operator changes 

from one inspection program under paragraph (f) of this section to another, the 

time in service, calendar times, or cycles of operation accumulated under the 

previous program must be applied in determining inspection due times under the 

new program.

 

10. Section 91.417 Maintenance Records 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.417, 

which states:

 

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§91.411 and 91.413, each 

registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods 

specified in paragraph (b) of this section: 

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and 

records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved 

inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and 

each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must 

include—

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) 

of the work performed; and 

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and 

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the 

aircraft for return to service. 

(2) Records containing the following information: 

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each 

propeller, and each rotor. 

(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, 

propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft 

which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. 

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time 

since the last inspection required by the inspection program under 

which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. 

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and 

safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the 

AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety 

directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next 

action is required.

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by §43.9(d) of this chapter for 
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each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, 

rotors, propellers, and appliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods 

prescribed: 

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained 

until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the 

work is performed. 

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained 

and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. 

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under §43.11 

of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the 

aircraft is approved for return to service. 

(c) The owner or operator shall make all maintenance records required to be kept 

by this section available for inspection by the Administrator or any authorized 

representative of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). In addition, the 

owner or operator shall present Form 337 described in paragraph (d) of this section 

for inspection upon request of any law enforcement officer. 

(d) When a fuel tank is installed within the passenger compartment or a baggage 

compartment pursuant to part 43 of this chapter, a copy of FAA Form 337 shall be 

kept on board the modified aircraft by the owner or operator.

 

C. Extent and Reasons ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief. 

 

1. Extent and Reason ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief from Section 21 Subpart H. 

Total relief is requested because ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will not operate aircraft that 

have or require an Airworthiness Certificate.

 

2. Extent and Reason ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.105. 

Total relief is requested because ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will not operate aircraft that 

have or require an Airworthiness Certificate. Without an Airworthiness Certificate, there 

are no required crewmembers. 

 

3. Extent and Reason ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.109. 

Total relief is requested because ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC’s UASs will not be used in 

flight instruction, simulated instrument flight or flight tests for Airline Transport Pilot 

ratings. 

 

4. Extent and Reason ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.119. 

Total relief is requested because ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC’s UASs will be operated 

between ground level and 400’ AGL. 

 

5. Extent and Reason ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.121. 

Relief is requested to the extent that will allow flight operations of the UASs at low 

altitudes. These UASs utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio 

communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the 

PIC at the ground control station (GCS). ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks the requested 

relief because our UAS’s altimeter will be set on the ground to zero feet AGL before each 

flight, and remain below 400’ AGL. An equivalent level of safety will be maintained since 
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our UAs are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which 

automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to 

each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads-up 

display of the GCS. 

 

6. Extent and Reason ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.151. 

Relief from Section 91.151 entitled Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR conditions, is 

requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery-powered UAs in Visual 

Meteorological Conditions (VMC), under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, 

LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151, the 

flight time duration of the battery powered UAs will severely constrain the practicality of 

any aerial video or still photo flight operations that ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC proposes 

to conduct pursuant to this Petition. 

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications and operating documents of 

the Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI 

Phantom 4 UASs ensure that ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will safely operate the battery 

powered UAs in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), 

with enough battery power to fly and land safely.

 

7. Extent and Reason ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks relief from Sections 91.405, 

91.407, 91.409 and 91.417. 

Since Sections 91.405, 91.407, 91.409, and 91.417 only apply to aircraft with an 

airworthiness certificate, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC requests relief from these Sections 

because the Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 

1 and DJI Phantom 4 UASs do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more 

fully below, the UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an 

airworthiness certificate. 

Accordingly, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will perform maintenance, alterations, or 

preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices 

prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon 

H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 Instruction Manuals). 

Furthermore, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance 

records for the UASs. 

D. Reasons why granting ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC’s request would be in the public interest: 

that is, how it would benefit the public as a whole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing ATLAS DRONE 

SERVICE, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial coverage of events, 

film sets, news, scripted and unscripted television sets and landscape, search and rescue, 

structural inspections of bridges, pipelines, wells, power lines, cell towers, agricultural 

fields, enhanced real estate listings, and other building or structural inspection over 

certain areas of the United States.

Additionally, use of the UASs will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, 

crashes and accidents caused by pilot error and provide significant benefits to the 

economy. 
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1. The public will benefit from decreased congestion of the NAS. 

The UAs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to 

the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery and inspections. By 

reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an 

exemption allowing the use of our UASs would reduce the number of manned aircraft in 

the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property

in the air and on the ground. 

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion 

around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The UAs do not 

require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting 

aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled 

by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of 

flight operations. 

 

2. The public will benefit from the safety and efficiency of the UASs. 

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly 

benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated 

during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery 

power and electric motors, our UASs produce no air pollution, and are the most viable, 

environmentally-conscious alternative to the internal combustion engine aircraft that are 

typically utilized for aerial video and photography. 

By using the UASs to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property, 

which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be 

substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew

members located onboard the aircraft, our UAs (weighing less than ten pounds each), 

have less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and 

in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations. 

 

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations with the UASs will benefit the 

economy. 

In addition to being safe and efficient, the Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, 

Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UASs are also an economical 

alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, 

operation of our UASs will allow U.S.-based companies to remain competitive and 

contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the high cost of aviation fuel 

and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory actions phasing out leaded 

aviation fuels, U.S.-owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative 

technology in order to remain competitive. Operating our battery-powered UASs is one 

such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared 

to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the traditionally-high operational 

cost of manned aircraft. 

 

4. There are no privacy issues. 

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for 

decades, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC proposed operation of the UASs would not implicate 

any privacy issues. Our UASs will be operated only in compliance with operating 
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documents (i.e., Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI 

Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 Instruction Manuals) and any requirements set forth by the 

FAA or local codes. 

E. Reasons why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption 

would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which ATLAS 

DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks exemption. 

 

1. Reasons why the Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI 

Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UAs meet the conditions of the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. 

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

unmanned aircraft and their operation, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC’s operation of the 

UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness 

certificate in accordance with 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority 

for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for 

considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or 

otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the 

following: 

a. In General. --Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later

than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 

Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate 

safely in the National Airspace System before completion of the plan and 

rulemaking required by Section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by Section 

334 of this Act. 

b. Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. --In making the determination under 

subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum— 

i. which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, 

weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated 

areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to 

users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to 

national security; and 

ii. whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness 

certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required 

for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph 

(i). 

c. Requirements for Safe Operation. --If the Secretary determines under this section 

that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national 

airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation 

of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC submits that the Yuneec 

Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI 

Phantom 4 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as 

demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the UASs; (b) the pilot certification 

requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations. 

i. The Specifications of the UASs Demonstrate their Safe Characteristics. 

The Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI 
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Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS 

or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering their

size, weight, speed, and operational capability. 

ii. Technical Specifications of the UASs. 

The Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI 

Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 Specifications, attached hereto as Appendix A 

through E, set forth the technical specifications of the UASs. 

iii. The UASs Autonomous Flight and Navigation Modes Enable the UASs to 

remain within a Defined Operational Area. 

The Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI 

Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UASs may be operated in both manual and fully 

autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and 

navigational modes of the UASs is provided in the submitted operating 

manuals.

iv. The UASs are designed for Automatic Return to Home Point or Hover in the 

event of loss of the control link or navigation. 

When the Control Link is lost, the Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, 

Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UAs will remain 

stationary, in flight, for a programmed period of time. If, after that time, the 

UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume

that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., 

failsafe mode) via GPS, descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. 

v. Flight Operations of the UASs are limited to the Line Of Sight of a 

Certificated Pilot in Command with a Safety Observer. 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a 

current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command 

(PIC) of the UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during 

flight time. 

vi. Flights of the UASs will be conducted pursuant to Specific Operating 

Limitations. 

In seeking this exemption, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC proposes to 

commercially operate Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon H, Yuneec 

Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UASs for the special purpose 

of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United 

States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to 

UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight. 

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting 

operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography. 

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 50

knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet 

above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in 

the operating documents unless a special request is made and 

approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the 

PIC at all times. 

6. All operations must utilize a Safety Observer (SO). The SO and PIC 

must be able to communicate verbally at all times. 
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7. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be 

accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. 

8. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is 

in a condition for safe flight. All maintenance and alterations must 

be properly documented in the aircraft records.

9. 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. The 

PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in 

the aircraft records. 

10.The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s 

aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, 

inspection, and life limit requirements.

11.The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record 

keeping requirements in accordance with the operating documents. 

Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement 

and/or overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft 

records.

12.Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all 

manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 

13.The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a 

current third-class medical certificate.

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

meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the 

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the 

UAS will be operated under the exemption.

15.If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return 

to a pre-determined location within the planned operating area and 

land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

16.The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies in accordance with the operating documents. 

17.The PIC will terminate all flights with 25% battery power remaining. 

18.All aircraft operated in accordance with the 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 part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as 

practicable. 

19.The documents required by 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 must be 

available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any 

time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available 

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

20.The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned 

aviation operations and activities at all times. 

21.Flight operations must be conducted at least 100 feet from all 

nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator 

trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures 

unless:

a. Operator obtains consent from all persons inside the 100-foot 
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perimeter.

b. 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. 

c. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures 

where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or 

structures 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; 

d. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or 

essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those 

persons per § 91.119(a).

22.Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative 

will be obtained for each flight to be conducted over private property.

2. Reasons why an exemption from the requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b) would not 

adversely affect safety. 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC submits that the equivalent level of safety established by 

Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate 

the UASs unless that PIC has demonstrated that the PIC is able to safely operate the UASs

in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers 

and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.
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F: SUMMARY

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Sections 21 (Subpart H), 91.105, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151, 

91.405, 91.407, 91.409, and 91.417, to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pursuant 

to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will 

permit ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC to operate an UAS for the commercial purpose of conducting 

aerial video and photography for coverage of events, film sets, news, scripted and unscripted 

television sets and landscape, search and rescue, structural inspections of bridges, pipelines, 

wells, power lines, cell towers, agricultural fields, enhanced real estate listings, and other 

building or structural inspections over certain areas of the United States.

 

CONCLUSION

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333

of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of

UASs commercially, without airworthiness certificates, for the limited purpose of conducting 

coverage of events, film sets, news, scripted and unscripted television sets and landscape, 

search and rescue, structural inspections of bridges, pipelines, wells, power lines, cell towers, 

agricultural fields, enhanced real estate listings, and other building or structural inspections.. By 

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

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

allowing ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically operate their UASs

commercially within the NAS.

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

and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC respectfully requests that the 

Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 CFR Sections 

21(Subpart H), 91.105, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151, 91.405, 91.407, 91.409, and 91.417, 

and permit ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC to operate the Yuneec Tornado H920, Yuneec Typhoon 

H, Yuneec Typhoon Q500, DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 4 UASs commercially for the purpose of 

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. 

 

Submitted by 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC 

March 15, 2016

 

 
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APPENDIX – A

Yuneec Tornado H920 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. Yuneec is an industry leader in 

small UAS production. Yuneec UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user 

to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set 

to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, Yuneec software provides real-time altitude and 

location information to the PIC via the linked GCS.

Performance 

Flight Time: Up to 24 minutes 

Flight Ceiling: 13,124' above sea level (absolute height) 

Maximum Flying Height: 3281' (above ground level) 

Maximum Rotation Speed: 100°/second 

Maximum Roll Angle: 35° 

Maximum Horizontal Speed: 70 fps / 47 mph

Flight Control System 

Flight Modes: Smart, Angle, Throttle, Home 

Receiver Frequency: 2.4 GHz 

Transmitter 

Protocol: Yuneec 

Frequency Control Signal: 2.4 GHz

 Video Downlink: 5.8 GHz 

Number of Channels: 24 

Range Control Signal: Up to 6561.7' (depending on conditions)

 Video Downlink: 2296.6' (depending on conditions) 

Operating System: Android 

Display: 7" LED-backlit LCD 

Feedback: Tactile (vibrating) and Audible 

OSD Support: Yes 

Battery: 8700 mAh Li-ion, 1S (internal) 

Flight Battery 

Chemistry: Lithium-ion Polymer (LiPo) 

Capacity: 4000 mAh 89 Wh 

Configuration: 6S 

Voltage: 22.6 V 

General 

Operating Temperature: 41 to 46°F

Dimension Overall: 31.4 x 36.2 x 18.1"

 Diagonal Length without Rotor Blades: 36.2"

 Main Rotor Diameter: 17.3"

 Weight With GB603, GH4 Camera, and Battery: 11 lb.

Packaging Info 

Package Weight: 44.6 lb.

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 22.2 x 20.25 x 20.0"
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APPENDIX – B

Yuneec Typhoon H TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. Yuneec is an industry leader in 

small UAS production. Yuneec UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user 

to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set 

to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, Yuneec software provides real-time altitude and 

location information to the PIC via the linked GCS.

Performance

Flight Time: Up to 22 minutes 

Maximum Flying Height: 400' above takeoff elevation (software enforced) 

Maximum Rotational Velocity: 85 degrees/second 

Maximum Roll Angle: 35° 

Maximum Horizontal Speed: Angle Mode: 32.8 fps

Maximum Climb Rate: 16.4 fps

Maximum Descent Rate: 8.2 fps

Takeoff Weight: 4 lb.

Camera 

Model: CGO3+ 

Lens Focal Length: 14mm (35mm equivalent)

 Aperture: f/2.8

 FOV: 115°

 Focus: Fixed 

Resolution Video:

 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 30p

Photo: 12 MP 

Shutter Speed: 1/30 to 1/8000 second 

Power Consumption: 10 W 

Weight: 8.8 oz.

Gimbal 

Control Angle Accuracy: Yaw (Pan): 360° 

Video Transmitter 

Frequency: 5.8 GHz (5.2 to 5.8 GHz) 

Range: Up to 1400' line-of-sight 

Flight Battery 

Capacity: 5400 mAh 79.9 Wh 

Chemistry: Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) 

Voltage 4S (14.8 V) 

Charger 

Model: SC4000-4 

Transmitter

Model: ST16 

Operating System: Android 

Range Control: 3000'
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FPV Display Size: 7"

 Resolution: 720p 

Charger: 5 V USB charging (AC adapter included) 

Motors 

Stator Size: 22 x 13 mm 

Motor Velocity: Constant 850 Kv 

Maximum Power: 200 W 

ESCs 

Working Current: ≤15 A 

Working Voltage: 12 to 25 V 

Signal Frequency: 50 to 400 Hz 

Drive PWM Frequency: 16 kHz 

General 

Configuration: Hexacopter 

Dimensions Operational: 28 x 28 x 11.6”

 Folded: 13.8 x 11.8 x 9.6"

 Diagonal Wheelbase: 19.1"

 Frame Arm Length: 7.4"

 Center Frame Diameter: 7.7"

 Landing Gear Size: 10.4 x 7.3"

Weight: 3.4 lb.

 
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APPENDIX – C

Yuneec Typhoon Q500 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. Yuneec is an industry leader in 

small UAS production. Yuneec UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user 

to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set 

to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, Yuneec software provides real-time altitude and 

location information to the PIC via the linked GCS.

Performance 

Flight Time: Up to 25 minutes (depending on flying conditions) 

Maximum Flying Height: 400' above ground level

 Note: Adjustable via the Q500 GUI 

Maximum Rotational Velocity: 65°/s 

Maximum Bank Angle: 35° 

Maximum Climb Rate: Smart and Angle Mode: 9.8 fps

Maximum Descent Rate Smart and Angle Mode: 6.6 fps

Takeoff Weight with Battery and CGO3-GB Camera: 3.7 lb.

Camera 

Model: CGO3-GB 

Focus: Fixed 

Resolution Video: 4K

 1080p at 120, 60, 50 or 48 fps

 Photo: 12 MP 

White Balance: Automatic 

Audio recording via integrated microphone (turn on/off with app) 

File Formats Photo: JPEG, DNG RAW 

Recording Media: microSDHC/XC Class 10: 4 to 128 GB 

Power Requirements: 7 to 14 VDC (powers from flight battery) 

Temperature: Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F

 Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F

Weight: 6.5 oz.

Gimbal 

Control Angle Accuracy: ±0.02° 

Steady Grip 

Dimensions: 8.8 x 3 x 7.1"

Weight without Camera / Gimbal: 13.9 oz.

Video Transmitter 

Frequency: 5.8 GHz 

Range: Up to 984.3' line-of-sight 

Transmit Power: 500 mA (average) to 600 mA (peak) at 12 V (7.2 W maximum) 

Flight Battery 

Capacity: 5400 mAh 

Chemistry: Lithium-polymer 

Voltage: 3S (11.1 V) 
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Charger 

Model: SC 3500-3 Balancing Smart Charger 

Supported Chemistries: Lithium-polymer 

Charge Voltage: 12.6 VDC; 3.5 A / 45 W Maximum / Fuse 7.5 A 

Power Requirements: 10.5 to 15 VDC; 5 A (100 to 240 VAC adapter included) 

Transmitter 

Model: ST10+ Personal Ground Station 

Frequency Control Channels: 2.4 GHz

 Video Receiver: 5.8 GHz 

Channels: 10 

Flight Modes: Smart / Angle / Home 

Operating System: Android 

Number of Channels: 10 

Range Control Signal: Up to 2624.7' line-of-sight under optimal conditions 

Display Size: 5.5" 

 Interface: Capacitive multi-touch 

OSD: Flight systems telemetry data can be viewed on-screen 

Feedback: Tactile (vibrating) and Audible

Power Requirements: Built-in Battery: 3.6 V; 5200 mAh, 18.7, Wh 

Charger: 5 V USB charging (AC adapter included) 

General 

Dimensions Height: 9.4"

 Width: 16.5" / 420 mm

 Diagonal Length without Rotor Blades: 22.2"

 Propeller/Main Rotor Diameter: 13" 

Weight without Battery and Payload: 2.5 lb.

Packaging Info 

Package Weight: 25.2 lb.

Box Dimensions: (LxWxH) 20.0 x 19.0 x 14.0" 
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APPENDIX – D

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small 

UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to 

limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and location 

information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

Performance

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) Vertical: 1.6'

 Horizontal: 8.2'

Maximum Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s

 Yaw: 150°/s 

Maximum Tilt Angle: 35°/s 

Maximum Ascent/Descent Speed: Ascent 16.4 fps/Descent: 13.1 fps

Maximum Speed: 72.2 fps (Attitude mode; no wind) 

Maximum Flight Altitude: 14,764'

Maximum Wind Speed Resistance: 32.8 fps 

Maximum Flight Time: Up to 18 minutes 

Camera

Model Name: Zenmuse X5 

Lens Mount: MFT (Micro Four Thirds) 

Photo Resolution: 16 MP (4608 x 3456) 

Video Resolution: DCI 4K (4096 x 2160): 24p, 25p 

 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 25p, 30p 

 FHD (1920 x 1080): 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p 

Field of view (FOV): 15mm f1.7 :72° (included)

 12mm f2.0:84° (available separately) 

Photo Modes: Single shot

 Burst: 3, 5, or 7 frames

 Auto Exposure (AE) Bracketing: 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV bias

 Time-Lapse: 3, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, or 60 second intervals 

ISO Range: 100 to 25600 

Shutter Speed: 8 to 1/8000 second 

Video Bitrate: Up to 60 Mbps 

Supported File Types Photo: JPEG, DNG RAW

 Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG-4/AVC/H.264F)

 File System: FAT32 / exFAT 

Recording Media: Class 10 / UHS-1 or better microSD (up to 64 GB) 

Power Consumption Static: 8 W / Peak: 13 W 

Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F

Dimensions: (H x W x D) 4.7 x 5.3 x 5.5" 

Weight with Standard Lens, Balancing Ring, Lens Hood, and microSD card: 1.2 lb. / 526 g 

Lens 

Model: DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH 

Mount: MFT (Micro Four Thirds) 

Focal Length: 15 mm 
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 35mm Equivalent: 30 mm 

Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/16 

Focus Range: 0.7' (0.2 m) to ∞ 

Field of View: 72° 

Elements: 9 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical elements) 

Aperture: 7 diaphragm blades / circular aperture diaphragm 

Dimensions: Maximum Diameter 2.3"/Length: 1.4"

Weight 4.1 oz.

Gimbal 

Model: Zenmuse X5 

Mount: Detachable 

Number of Axes: 3-axis 

Control Angle Accuracy: ±0.02° 

Control Range Pitch: -90° to +30°

 Pan: ±320° 

Manual Control Speed Pitch: Up to 120°/second

 Pan: Up to 180°/second 

Flight Controller 

Indoor Hovering: Enabled by default 

Vision Positioning Frequency: 50 Hz

 Velocity Range: Below 26.2 fps / 8 m/s (6.6' / 2 m above the ground)

 Altitude Range: 2 to 196.8" / 5 to 500 cm

Operating Environment: Rich pattern surface with adequate lighting (> 15 lux)

Operating Range: 0 to 8.2'

Motor 

Model: DJI 3510 

Propeller 

Model: DJI 1345 

Transmitter 

Operating Frequency Transmitter to Transmitter: 5.728 to 5.850 GHz

 Transmitter to Aircraft: 2.400 to 2.483 GHz 

Range Line-of-Sight: Up to 6561.7' 

Receive Sensitivity: 1% PER:-93 dBm 

EIRP: 10 dBm at 900 MHz; 8 dBm at 5.8 GHz; 20 dBm at 2.4 GHz 

Connectivity: 1 x USB type a female (for connecting mobile device)

 1 x Micro-USB for firmware updates

 1 x Mini-HDMI video output for FPV

 1 x CAN-Bus port (for future accessory) 

Dual User Capability: Host-and-slave connection 

Mobile Device Holder: Tablet or smartphone 

Output Power: 9 W 

Power Requirements: 1.2 A at 7.4 VDC 

Battery: 6S LiPo; 6000 mAh 

Charging Temperature Less than 3 Months: -4 to 113°F

 More than Three Months: 72 to 82°F 

Storage Temperature: 72 to 82°F

Mobile Device Holder: Device Width: 2 to 6.7" / 5 to 17 cm 
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Flight Battery 

Model: TB47 

Voltage: 6S LiPo; 22.2 VDC 

Capacity: 4500 mAh / 99.9 Wh 

Maximum Charging Power: 180 W 

Operating Temperature: -4 to 104°F

Storage Temperature: -4 to 113°F 

Charging Temperature: 32 to 104°F 

Weight: 1.3 lb.

Charger 

Model: A14-100P1A 

Voltage: 26.3 VDC 

Output Power: 100 W 

Mobile App 

System Requirements: iOS: 7.1 or later

 Android: 4.1.2 or later

Note: The device must be connected to a transmitter via USB (wireless linking is not supporting). 

Additionally, waypoint navigation requires an active Internet connection in order to load the maps 

General 

Model Aircraft: T600 

Operating Temperature: 14 to 104°F

Dimensions Diagonal Distance: 

 Landing Gear Lowered: 22"

 Landing Gear Raised: 22.9"

Overall Dimensions:

17.2 x 17.8 x 11.9" 

Weight not specified by manufacturer 

Packaging Info 

Package Weight: 23.2 lb. 

Box Dimensions: (LxWxH) 22.9 x 21.6 x 11.8" 

 
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APPENDIX – E

DJI PHANTOM 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

ATLAS DRONE SERVICE, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small 

UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to 

limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and location 

information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

 

Performance

Maximum Speed: 65.6' per second (Sport mode) Ascent: 19.7' per second (Sport mode)

 Descent: 13.1' per second (Sport mode) 

Maximum Altitude above Sea Level: 19,685' / Above Takeoff Point: 400' (Software limit) 

Hovering Accuracy Vertical: ±0.3' (when Vision Positioning is active) or ±1.6'

Horizontal: ±1' (when Vision Positioning is active) or ±4.9'

Flight Time: 28 minutes (depending on conditions) 

Flight Control System

GPS Mode: GPS / GLONASS 

Vision Positioning Velocity Range: ≤ 32.8' per second (6.6' above the ground)

Altitude Range: 0 to 32.8'

Operating Range: 0 to 32.8'

Operating Environment: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (> 15 lux) 

Obstacle Sensory Range: 2 to 49' / 0.7 to 15 m

Operating Environment: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (> 15 lux) 

Transmitter

Frequency: 2.400 to 2.483 GHz 

Communication Distance: Up to 3.1 miles (outdoors and unobstructed) 

Transmitter Power: 23 dBm

Operating Current: 7.4 VDC at 1.2 A 

Battery: 6000 mAh lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) 2S 

Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F

Camera 

Sensor: 1/2.3" 12 MP CMOS 

Lens: FOV: 94°

 Focal Length: 20 mm (35 mm equivalent)

 Aperture: f/2.8 

Photo Resolution: Up to 12 MP (4000 x 3000) 

ISO Range Video: 100 to 3200 

 Photo: 100 to 1600 

Electronic Shutter Speed: 8 to 1/8000 second 

Video Resolutions: DCI 4K (4096 x 2160): 24p, 25p

UHD 4K (3840 x 2160): 24p, 25p, 30p

2.7K (2704 x 1520): 24p, 25p, 30p

1080p (1920 x 1080): 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p, 120p

720p (1280 x 720): 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p 

Photo Modes: Single Shot

 Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots

 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5
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 Bracketed Frames at 0.7 EV Bias

 Time-lapse, HDR 

File Formats: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 in MOV wrapper (up to 60 Mbps)

 Photo: JPEG, DNG RAW 

Recording Media Type: microSDHC/SDXC card up to 64 GB

 Format: FAT32 / exFAT 

Note: Class 10, UHS-1 or faster card required (64 GB maximum size) 

Operating Temperature 32 to 104°F

Gimbal

Control Range: -90° to +30° 

Flight Battery

Chemistry: Lithium-ion Polymer (LiPo) 

Capacity: 5350 mAh, 81.3 Wh 

Configuration: 4S 

Voltage: 15.2 VDC 

Weight: 16.3 oz. / 462 g 

Maximum Charging Power: 100 W 

Operating Temperature: 14 to 104°F

Charger Voltage: 17.4 VDC 100 W 

General

Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F

Dimensions: not specified by manufacturer 

Weight with battery: 3 lb.