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UNITED	STATES	OF	AMERICA

DEPARTMENT	OF	TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL	AVIATION	ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON,	DC

August	3,	2015

United	States	Secretary	of	Transportation

1200	New	Jersey	Ave,	SE	

Washington,	DC	20590	

Exemption	Request	under	§333	of	the	FAA	Modernization	and	Reform	Act	of	2012	

(Public	Law	112-95)	from:	

14	CFR	91.7(a);	91.9(B)(2);	91.103;	91.109;	91.119	(c);	91.121;	91.151(a)(1);	91.203(a)(b);	

91.405(a);91.407(a)(1);	91.409(a)(1)	and (2);	91.417(a)&(b);	45.23(b);	Part	21;	61.113(a)(b)

Dear	Sir	or	Madam,	

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	respectfully submits	that	the	proposed	operations	detailed	within	

this	petition	for	exemption	qualify	for	expedited	approval	under	Section	333	of	the	Reform	Act	of	

2012.	The	operations	outlined	herein	clearly	define	Unmanned	Aircraft	System	(UAS) operations	in	

the	National	Airspace	System	(NAS) that	are	under	appropriately	controlled	conditions,	and	within	

secure	zones	of	operation.		Furthermore	the	proposed	operations	will	provide	safe	and	more	

effective	solutions in	comparison	to	those	that	are	currently	utilized by	the	Petitioner’s	potential	

Clients.		The	proposed	operations will	also	in	no	way pose	any	significant	safety	risk	to	persons	or	

property	on	the	ground,	would	not	constitute	as	an	invasion	of	any	persons	privacy,	nor	any	threat	

to	National	Security.		On	the contrary,	as	outlined	in	the	following	exemption	request,	Unmanned	

Aerial	Solutions	UAS	operations	will provide	a	large	reduction	in	potential	risks	associated	with	

inspection	of	elevated	structures, as	well	as	provide	Clients	with	a	baseline	Maintenance	Package	of	

the	current	condition	of	their	existing	elevated	structures	by	the	use	of	our	DJI-S1000+	UAV and	

3D-imagery	software,	and	provide	aerial	photography	data	to	experts	assisting	on	Louisiana	coastal	

erosion	solutions.

Sincerely,

Devin	Hill	

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions

Office:	504-220-2395

Cell:	504-756-4888
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Contents

Glossary	of	Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................................3

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................4

I. FAA	Exemption Required	Information..............................................................................................................5

II. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information..............................................................................................................5

III. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information .........................................................................................................5

a. 14	CFR	91.7	(a)........................................................................................................................................................5

b. 14	CFR	91.9	(b)(2).................................................................................................................................................5

c. 14	CFR	91.103..........................................................................................................................................................6

d. 14	CFR	91.119(c)....................................................................................................................................................6

e. 14	CFR	91.121..........................................................................................................................................................6

f. 14	CFR	91.151(a)....................................................................................................................................................6

g. 14	CFR	91.203	(a)(b)............................................................................................................................................7

h. 14	CFR	91.405(a)....................................................................................................................................................7

i. 14	CFR	91.407(a)(1).............................................................................................................................................7

j. 14	CFR	91.409	(a)(1)(2)......................................................................................................................................7

k. 14	CFR	91.417	(a)(b)............................................................................................................................................7

l. 14	CFR	45.23(b)......................................................................................................................................................7

m. 14	CFR	21,	Subpart	H.......................................................................................................................................8

n. 14	CFR	61.113(a)(b).............................................................................................................................................8

IV. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information .........................................................................................................9

a. Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................9

b. Quality.........................................................................................................................................................................9

c. Cost	Effectiveness ..................................................................................................................................................9

d. Access	to	Remote	Areas.......................................................................................................................................9

V. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information........................................................................................................... 10

Summary........................................................................................................................................................................... 10

UAS-DJI-S1000+............................................................................................................................................................. 10

UAS	Procedures ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
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Glossary	of	Abbreviations

AGL	 Above	Ground	Level	

ATC	 Air	Traffic	Control	

COA	 Certificate	of	Authorization	

FAA	 Federal	Aviation	Administration	

FAR	 Federal	Aviation	Regulation	

FOMM	 Flight	Operations	&	Maintenance	Manual	

FSDO	 Flight	Standards	District	Office	

JSA	 Job	Safety	Analysis	

NAS	 National	Airspace	System	

NERC	 National	American	Electric	Reliability	Corporation	

NTSB	 National	Transportation	Safety	Board	

MOC	 Management	of	Change	

PIC	 Pilot	In	Command	

RF	 Radio	Frequency	

Section	333	 FAA	Modernization	and	Reform	Act	of	2012,	Section	333	

UAS	 Unmanned	Aircraft	System	

VFR	 Visual	Flight	Rules	

VLOS	 Visual	Line-of-Sight	

VMC	 Visual	Meteorological	Conditions	

VO	 Visual	Observer
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Introduction

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	is	a	Louisiana Corporation,	and	founded	by	the	operating	partners	

of	Construction	Services	International	Group.		For	over	the	last	twenty	years,	Construction	Services	

International	Group	has	provided	various	types	of	Technical	Service Inspection	Personnel	and	

Quality Control Specialists	to	multiple	Clients	throughout	the	United	States.		

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions LLC. staff	includes	degreed	ABET	Approved	University Electrical	

Engineers	with	concentrations	in	Communications and	Power	&	Energy	Systems coupled	with	

Technical	Service	personnel	that	possess over	40 years	of	industrial	experience,	and	a	licensed	

private	pilot	that	will	act	as	lead	consultant	and	trainer on	FAA	regulations	and	UAS	operations.

With	the	approval	of	this	petition,	Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	will	operate	its	DJI-S1000+	for	the	

purpose	of	inspection	of	elevated	structures	in	the	Electrical	Utility	and	Communication	Industries	

(or	similar	client/users),	and	allow	UAV	field	services	to	utilize	its	UAS	to	assist	insurance	

companies	with	claim	assessments,	and	provide	aerial	photography	data	to	experts	assisting	on	

Louisiana	coastal	erosion	solutions.		Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	UAS	operations	will	provide	a	large	

reduction	in	potential	human	risks	associated	with	inspection	of	elevated	structures,	as	well	as	

provide	Clients	with	a	baseline	Maintenance	Package	of the	current	condition	of	those existing	

structures by	the	use	of	3D-imagery	software.

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	an	exemption	under	Section	333	of	the	FAA	

Modernization	and	Reform	Act	of	2012	for	commercial	flight	of	its	DJI-S1000+	while	ensuring	to	

operate	under	the	core	premise	that	ALL	Aviation	Accidents	are	preventable.
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I. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information

Devin	Hill

2920	E.	La	Hwy	46

St.	Bernard,	La	70085

Cell:	504-756-4888

Email:	devin@csinig.com

II. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information

a. 14	CFR	91.7	(a)-Airworthiness	Certificate

b. 14	CFR	91.9	(b)(2)-Aircraft	Flight	Manual	in	the	aircraft

c. 14	CFR	91.103-Pre-flight

d. 14	CFR	91.109-Flight	Instruction

e. 14	CFR	91.119	(c)-Minimum	safe	Altitudes

f. 14	CFR	91.121-Altimeter	Settings

g. 14	CFR	91.151	(a)(1)-Fuel

h. 14	CFR	91.203	(a)(b)-Carrying	of	Civil	Aircraft	Certifications	&	Registrations

i. 14	CFR	91.405	(a)-Maintenance	Required

j. 14	CFR	91.407	(a)(1)-Operation	after	maintenance,	preventative	maintenance,	

rebuilding	or	alteration

k. 14	CFR	91.409	(a)(1)(2)-Inspections

l. 14	CFR	91.417	(a)(b)-Maintenance	Records

m. 14	CFR	45.23(b)-Marking	of	the	Aircraft

n. 14	CFR	21,	Sub	Part	H- Airworthiness	Certificates

o. 14	CFR	61.113(a)(b)-Private	Pilot	Privileges	and	Limitations

III. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information

a. 14	CFR	91.7	(a)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.		requests	exemption	based	on	previous	

Exemption	No.	11138.	The	FAA	has	ruled	that	similar	DJI	manufactured	UAS	

does	not	require	an	airworthiness	certificate.		Our procedure	manual	of	

Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

b. 14	CFR	91.9	(b)(2)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.9(b)(2) on	

the	grounds	that	operational	procedures	will	ensure	any	and	all	relevant	

materials	shall	be	kept	in	controlled	location	and	accessible	to	the	PIC	in	

compliance	with	the	regulations.		The	FAA	has	previously	issued	exemptions	

to this	regulation.		Please	reference	Exemption	No.s 10700	and	32827.		Our	

procedure	manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	

safety	is	achieved.
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c. 14	CFR	91.103

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.103	on	the	

grounds	that	the	UAV	will	not	be	operated	within	any	class	B,	C	or	D	

airspaces	as	stated	within	14	CFR	91.103(b).		Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	

LLC.	will	ensure	that	all	other	pre-flight actions	that	are	applicable	such	as	

but	not	limited	to,	flight	battery	requirements,	landings	and	takeoff	

distances,	weather	review,	and	aircraft	performance data are	thoroughly	

reviewed	and	readily	available	to	all	personnel	UAV	personnel	before	any	

operations	commences.		Our	procedure	manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	

ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

d. 14	CFR	91.119(c)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.119(c)	on	

the	grounds	that	the	UAV	operation	will	not	exceed	400	ft.	AGL.		All	

operations	will	be	outside	of	populated	areas	and	away	from	vehicle	traffic.		

The	PIC	will	also	ensure	that	the	UAV	operations	will	avoid	any	areas	

depicted	in	“Yellow”	on	VFR	charts,	and	utilizing	resources	available	from	

the	local	FSDO.		The	UAV	will	not	operate	within	500	ft.	of	vehicles	or	objects	

in	open	areas.		The	PIC	will	ensure	the	protection	of	those	non-participating	

persons.		Our	procedure	manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	

equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

e. 14	CFR	91.121

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.121	on	the	

grounds	that	the	UAV	does	not	come	equipped	with	an	onboard	barometric	

altimeter.		The	S1000+	will	utilize	the	GPS	altitude	indicator	present	at	the	

ground	control	station.		The	FAA	has	previously	granted	Exemption	for	these	

types	of	operations.		Please	reference	Exemption	No.	11138.		Our	procedure	

manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	

achieved.

f. 14	CFR	91.151(a)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.151(a) on	

the	grounds	that	the	S1000+	UAV is	battery	powered	with total	flight	time

limited	to	25	minutes.		A	battery	life	indicator	is	present	on	the	UAV	

controller	as	well	as	LED	indication	onboard	of	the	UAV.		The	UAV	has	

approximately	8	minutes	of	flight	time	remaining	when	battery	life	reaches	

the	20%	level.		The	stated	indicators	along	with	the	PICs	pre-flight	planning	

and	experience,	and	the	UAV’s	“Return	Home”	function	capabilities	will	

provide	much	more	than	sufficient	time	for	the	craft	to	be	safely	landed	back	

to	initial	home	position.		No	UAS	operations	will	be	conducted	at	night,	as	
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defined	by	Federal	Aviation	Regulations.		Our	procedure	manual	of	Section	

V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

g. 14	CFR	91.203	(a)(b)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.203(a)(b)	

on	the	grounds that	the	FAA	has	ruled	that	that	similar	DJI	Manufactured	

UAV	does	not	require	an	airworthiness	certificate.	This	coupled	with	the	fact	

that	size	limitations	will	not	allow	the	displaying	of	the	said	certificate	upon	

the	UAV.		Equivalent	level	of	safety	can	be	achieved	by	maintaining	such	

certifications	and	registrations	at	the	UAV	flight	control	center.		Our	

procedure	manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	

safety	is	achieved.

h. 14	CFR	91.405(a)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.405(a)	

based	on	procedures	section	below	titled	Maintenance	and	Records.		

Please	also	reference	Exemption	No.	11138.		Our	procedure	manual	of	

Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

i. 14	CFR	91.407(a)(1)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.407(a)(1)	

based	on	procedures	section	titled	Maintenance,	Return	to	Service	After	

Maintenance and	Maintenance	Records.		Please	also	reference	Exemption	

No.	11138.		Our procedure	manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	

equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

j. 14	CFR	91.409	(a)(1)(2)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	

91.409(a)(1)(2)	based	on	procedures	section	titled	Inspections.		Please	also	

reference	Exemption	No.	11138.		Our procedure	manual	of	Section	V.	below	

will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

k. 14	CFR	91.417	(a)(b)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	91.417(a)(b)	

based	on	procedures	section	titled	Maintenance	Records.		

l. 14	CFR	45.23(b)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	45.23(b)	based	

on	the	grounds	that	the	S-1000+ UAV,	that	will	be	operated	upon	granting	
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this	petitioners		request,	does	not	currently	consist	of	any	marking	of	Roman	

Capital	Letter	“N”	with	aircraft	registration	number	following	the	Roman	

capital	Letter	“N”	marking	as	stated	to	comply	with	14	CFR	45.23.		

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	will	follow	FAA	requirements	regarding	

aircraft	registration	numbering	visualization	before	commercial	operations	

commence.		The	FAA	has	previously	issued	exemptions	to	this	regulation.		

Please	reference	Exemptions	Nos	10167	&	10700.			Our procedure	manual	of	

Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is achieved.

m. 14	CFR	21,	Subpart	H

Unmanned Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests relief	from	14	CFR	21	on	the	

grounds	that	the	client	locations	where	intended	operations	are	to	be	

performed	will	not	contain	vehicular	traffic	other	than	the	controlled	traffic	

present	for	operations.		The	UAV	will	always	be	operated	during	the	day,	in	

line	of	sight,	at	or	below	400ft.	AGL,	with	the	PIC	&	VO maintaining	all	

associated	VFR	rules.		With	all	operations	undergoing	in-depth	planning,	JSA	

completion	and	review,	and	execution	by	trained	and	deemed	competent	

personnel	to	ensure	absolutely	no	hazards	are	created	to	users	of	NAS,	and	

never	posing	any	threat	to	the	public	or	National	Security.	 The	FAA	is	

authorized	to	exempt	aircraft	from	the	airworthiness	certificate	

requirement	under	both	the	Act	(49	USC	44701(f))	and	Section	333	of	the	

Reform	Act.	Both	pieces	of	the	legislation	permit	the	FAA	to	exempt	UAS	

from	the	airworthiness	certificate	requirement	in	consideration	of	the	

weight,	size,	speed,	maneuverability	and	proximity	to	areas	such	as	airports	

and	dense	populations.	Our procedure	manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	

ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety	is	achieved.

n. 14	CFR	61.113(a)(b)

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	relief	from	14	CFR	61.113	due	to	the	

fact	that	a	commercial	pilot’s license	is	not	currently	possessed	by	Unmanned	

Aerial	Solutions	LLC.		Upon	granting	the	petitioners	exemption,	any	FAA	

mandated	piloting	licensure	that	is	required	will	be	obtained	within	a	period	not	

to	extend	one	year	from	the	date	of	the	granting	of	this	exemption	request.		

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	will	ensure	all	PIC’s	meet	the	requirements	as	

stated	within	14	CFR	61.113	or	those	currently	enforced	by	FAA	in	regards	to	

operations	of	UAVs.		The	one	year	period	will	allow	the	PIC’s	to	obtain	necessary	

hours	and	medical	certificates	as	stated	within	14	CFR	61.113.		Our procedure	

manual	of	Section	V.	below	will	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety is	achieved.
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IV. FAA	Exemption	Required	Information	

a. Safety

i. Currently	field	inspections	of	elevated	buildings	account	for	a	large	

percentage	of	accidents	within	industries.		Visual	inspection	personnel	are	

required	to	climb	large	structures	in	an	attempt	to	provide	photographic	

evidence	of	any	faulty	equipment	existing	on	the	structure	or	the	integrity	of	

the	structure	itself.	Personnel	that	are	required	to	work	at	heights	of	this	

magnitude	are	at	a	very	large	potential	of	risk	due	to	climatic	conditions,	

unknown	structural	issues,	wildlife,	faulty	equipment	failure,	etc.		Through	

the	use	of	UAVs	these	structures	can	be	inspected	by	use	of	photography	

from	the	ground	command	station	reliving	the	current	potential	risk	

involved.

b. Quality

i. In	regards	to	elevated	structures,	when	personnel	climb	elevated	structures	

there	point	of	view	and	observations	are	limited	to	that	of	which	is	in	line	of	

sight.		With	the	use	of	the	UAVs	this	can	provide	an	overall	inspection	from	a	

point	of	view	that	has	not	be	acquired	through	the	use	of	visual	inspection	

methods.

c. Cost	Effectiveness

Currently	there	is	a	high	demand	for	conducting	field	inspections	on	

large	projects	and	over	vast	terrains.		This	can	potentially	produce	a	

large	amount	of	man	hours	to	conduct	such	inspections.		When	factors	

such	as	engineering,	planning	and	safety,	scheduling	and	meetings	are	

all	components	associated	with	executing	field	inspections,	the	

current	system	of	these	inspections	become	cost-prohibitive.		

UAV	inspections	in	select	areas	are	timelier,	safer	and	more	efficient	than	

the	conventional	methods	for	conducting	these	inspections.	Our	UAV	

inspections	will	free	up	otherwise	occupied	employees,	and	provide	a	more	

economic	approach	to	the	traditional	inspection,	thus	lowering	operational	

costs.	

Through	the	use	of	UAV	technology,	a	much	more	economic	approach	can	be	

taken	and	lower	operating	costs.		By	lowering	overhead	to	large	

corporations,	this	could	potentially	provide	end	user	savings.

d. Access	to	Remote	Areas

i. Access	to	inspection	assets	can	become	impassable	due	to	climatic	

conditions,	vegetation	growth,	mechanical	obstructions,	or	on-going	

maintenance	projects.		Through	the	use	of	UAVs	these	obstructions	can	be	

safely	bypasses	and	asset	inspections	can	be	carried	out.
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V. FAA Exemption	Required	Information

Summary

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	is a	Louisiana	Corporation,	and	founded	by	the	operating	

partners	of	Construction	Services	International	Group.		For	over	the	last	twenty	years,	

Construction	Services	International	Group	has	provided	various	types	of	Technical	Service	

Inspection	Personnel	and	Quality	Control	Specialists	to	multiple	Clients	throughout	the	

United	States.		

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	staff	includes	degreed	ABET	Approved	University Electrical	

Engineers	with	concentrations	in	Communications	and	Power	&	Energy	Systems	coupled	

with	Technical	Service	personnel	that	possess	over	40	years	of	industrial	experience,	and	a	

licensed	private	pilot	that	will	act	as	lead	consultant	and	trainer	on	FAA	regulations	and	

UAS	operations.	

With	the	approval	of	this	petition,	Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	will	operate	its	DJI-S1000+	

for	the	purpose	of	inspection	of	elevated	structures	in	the	Electrical	Utility	and	

Communication	Industries	(or	similar	client/users),	and	allow	UAV	field	services	to	utilize	

its	UAS	to	assist	insurance	companies	with	claim	assessments,	and	aid	in	providing	aerial	

photography	data	to	experts	assisting	on	Louisiana	coastal	erosion	solutions.		Unmanned	

Aerial	Solutions	UAS	operations	will	provide	a	large	reduction	in	potential	human	risks	

associated	with	inspection	of	elevated	structures,	as	well	as	provide	Clients	with	a	baseline	

Maintenance	Package	of	the	current	condition	of	those	existing	structures	by	the	use	of	3Dimagery	software.

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions,	LLC.	requests	an	exemption	under	Section	333	of	the	FAA	

Modernization	and	Reform	Act	of	2012	for	commercial	flight	of	its	DJI-S1000+	while	

ensuring	to	operate	under	the	core	premise	that	ALL	Aviation	Accidents	are	preventable.

UAS-DJI-S1000+

Upon	approval	of	this	petition,	Unmanned	Aerial Solutions	LLC.	shall	operate	its	DJI-S1000+	and	

UAS	System.		This	will	be	the	only	system that	is	to	be	operated	by	this	petitioner.		

Safety	and	Stability

§ The	S1000+’s	V-type	mixer	design	provides	large	amounts	of	propulsion	while	improving	

power	efficiency.		Combined	with	DJI flight	controllers	like	the	A2,	it	is	guaranteed	to	remain	

stable	even	with	the	loss	of	a	rotor.

§ A	more	reliable,	safe,	and	simplified	power	wiring	system	is	easy	to	setup,	and	eliminates	

the	need	for	soldering.	The	main	power	cord	uses	an	AS150	spark-proof	plug	and	an	XT150	

plug,	preventing	creators	from	mixing	up	polarity	when	plugging	in	the	battery,	and	also	

helping	prevent	short	circuits.
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Professional	Octocopter

Weighing	approximately	4.4kg	with	a	maximum	takeoff	weight	of	about	11kg,	the	S1000+	

can	easily	carry	the	Zenmuse	gimbal	system	and	a	set	of	camera equipment.	Used	with	a	6S	

21000mAh	battery	it	can	fly	for	up	to	15	minutes	with	more	than	adequate	remaining	

battery	life	for	a	safe	landing.

§ The	gimbal	is	mounted	low	on	the	frame	on	a	specifically	designed	bracket.	When	combined	

with	retractable	landing	gear,	you	have	very	wide	range	of	possible	shooting	angles.

§ The	gimbal	and	battery	are	mounted	to	the	same	bracket,	with	dampers	placed	between	the	

bracket	and	the	frame.	This	significantly	reduces	high-frequency	vibrations	and	makes	shots	

clearer	and	sharper.	The	battery	tray's	position	also	makes	it	more	stable	and	convenient	for	

mounting	and	dismounting.

Safe	and	User	Friendly

§ Each	frame	arm	is	designed	with	an	8°	inversion	and	a	3°	inclination,	making	the	aircraft	more	

stable	when	rolling	and	pitching,	and	more	flexible	when	rotating.

§ Each	frame	arm	has	a	built-in	40A	electronic	speed	controller	(ESC).	When	combined	with	the	

4114	pro	motor	and	high	performance	1552	folding	propellers,	the	S1000+	is	capable	of	a	

maximum	thrust	of	2.5Kg.
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S1000+	Specifications
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UAS	Procedures

Pre-Flight	Checklist

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	will follow	the	pre-flight	instructions	outlined	in	

the	DJI	User	Manual	as	well	as	the	pre-flight	checklist	provided	by	Troy	Built	

Models.		Troy	Built	Models	is	a	company	based	out	of	Sarasota,	Fl	that	currently	

provides	training	on	all	DJI	UAV’s	that	are	sold to	customers	at	their	Sarasota,	Fl	

Location.		The	PIC	will	ensure,	through	use	of	UAS	logbook	that all	pre-flight	

inspections	have	been	completed	and	required	time	&	date	stamp	issued	upon	

completion	of	those	inspections.		The	pre-flight	checklist	includes	inspection	of	all	

components of	the	S1000+	to	ensure	operational	safety.		The	components inspected	

include:	

• UAV	

• Transmitters

• Batteries

• Motors

• Rotors

• Landing	Gear

• Camera

• Gimbal

The	PIC	will	also	utilize all	resources	available	to	check	current	weather	conditions,	

area	security,	and	any	specific	site	information	necessary	to	ensure	a	safe	and	

effective	operation.

PIC	Requirements

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	shall	hold	at	least	a	Sport	Pilot	Certificate and	a	current

Third	Class	Medical	whenever	conducting	operations.	Operator	prefers	that	the	

Certificate	be	in	the	most	appropriate	Class	and	Category	to	the	UAS	being	

operated.

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	shall	have	accumulated	and	logged	a	minimum	of	200	

flight cycles	and	25	hours	of	rotorcraft	UAV	flight	time	before	performing	any	

operation	for	which	exemption	is	requested.

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	shall	have	at	least	5	hours	in	make	and	model	before	

performing	any	operation	for	which	exemption	has	been	requested.

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	shall	perform	a	pre-flight	inspection	before	each	flight	is	

conducted.

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	shall	observe	all	Federal	Aviation	Regulations	at	all	times	

with	the	exceptions	of	the	exemptions	requested	by	the	operator.	In	those	cases	

the Pilot	in	Command	shall	adhere	to	company	operating	standards	or	Federal	

Aviation	Administration	Limitations	placed	upon	exemptions,	whichever	is	

more	stringent.

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	will	not	operate	the	UAS	without	a	Visual	Observer	

present.
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§ The	Pilot	in	Command	must	have	3	takeoff	and	landings	within	the	preceding	90	

days.

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	must	maintain	a	record	of	flight	information	to	establish	

currency	and	that	he	or	she	meets	the	requirements	of	this	section.

§ The	Pilot	in	Command	will	utilize	eye	protection	in	the	event	that	sun	glare	

would	reduce	VLOS	operations.

VO	Requirements

§ A	Visual	Observer	shall	be	used	during	any	and	all	operations	of	the	UAS	System.

§ The	Visual	Observer	shall	maintain	verbal	communication	with	the	PIC	at	all	

times	during UAS	operation.

§ The	Visual	Observer	shall	maintain	Visual	Contact	with	the	UAS	at	all	times.	In	

the event	that	Visual	Contact	is	lost	the	VO	will	notify	the	PIC	who	will	

immediately	cease operations	and	land	the	aircraft.

§ The	Visual	Observer	shall	also	help	the	PIC	maintain	area	of	operations	security	

and ensure	that	all	nonessential	persons	remain	clear	of	the	area	of	operations.	

In	the	event	of a	breach	by	unauthorized	person(s)	the	VO	shall	notify	the	PIC	

and	operations	will	cease immediately.

§ The	Visual Observer	shall	also	assist	the	PIC	in	looking	for	manned	aircraft	

traffic	near the	operations	area.	If	manned	aircraft	traffic	is	observed	near	the	

operations	area,	the	VO will	notify	the	PIC	who	will	immediately	cease	

operations	and	land	the	UAS.

§ The	VO	will	utilize	eye	protection	in	the	event	that	sun	glare	would	reduce	VLOS

operations.

UAV	Operation	Limitations

§ The	UAS	shall	be	operated	in	Day	time	only,	as	defined	by	14	CFR

§ UAS	night	operations	are	prohibited.

§ The	UAS	shall	be	operated	by	VLOS	at	all	times

§ A	Visual	Observer	shall	be	utilized	at	all	times	and	must	maintain	VLOS	at	all	

times.

§ The	UAS	shall	remain	within	1000ft	horizontal	distance	of	the	PIC	at	all	

times.

§ The	UAS	to	be	utilized	is	the	DJI	S1000+.	No other	systems	will	be	operated.

§ The	UAS	will	have	an	altitude	restriction	of	400ft	AGL.

§ The	UAS	will	not	be	operated	at	a	speed	exceeding	30	Knots.

§ Operations	Documents	will	be	accessible	to	the	PIC	at	all	times	and	must	be	

accessible during	UAS	operations	and	made	available	to	the	Administrator	

on	request.

§ PIC	must	inspect	and	ensure	that	UAS	and	ground	control	station	is	in	

airworthy condition prior	to	each	operation;	if	determined	un-airworthy,	all	

operations	will	be suspended	until	such	time	as	necessary	maintenance	has	

been	performed	and the	UAS is	determined	to	be	in	a	safe	condition	for	

flight.
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§ An	operational	flight	test	is	required	after	any	maintenance	or	alterations	

that	may affect	UAS	operation	or	flight.

§ UAS	maintenance	must	follow	Manufactures	aircraft/component,	

maintenance, overhaul,	and	replacement,	inspection,	and	life	limit	

requirements.

§ The	operator	must	carry	out	its	maintenance,	inspections,	and	record	

keeping requirements,	in	accordance	with	the	operating	documents.	

Maintenance	and inspection,	and	alterations	must	be	noted in	the	aircraft	

records,	including	total	flight hours,	description	of	work	performed,	and	the	

signature	of	the	authorized	person returning	the	UAS	to	service.

§ UAS	must	comply	with	all	Manufacturers’	Safety	Bulletins.

§ An	authorized	person	must	make	an	entry	in	the	aircraft	record	of	the	

corrective	action taken	against	discrepancies	discovered	between	

inspections.

§ UAS	must	by	operated	by	a	PIC	possessing	at	least	a	Private	Pilot	Certificate,	

with	most appropriate	Class	and	Category	and	at	least	a	current	Third	Class	

Medical.

§ PIC	must	meet	the	flight	review	requirements	of	14	CFR	61.56	in	an	aircraft	

in	which the	PIC	is	rated.

§ Prior	to	operations	for	which	exemption	is	requested	the	PIC	must	have	

accumulated	and	logged	,	in	a	manner	consistent	with	14	CFR	61.51(b),	a	

minimum	of	25	hours	of	total	time	as	a	UAS	rotorcraft	pilot	including	at	least	

10	hours	of	UAS	multi-rotor.

§ Prior	to	operations	PIC	must	have	accumulated	and	logged	a	minimum	of	5	

hours	as	a	UAS	pilot	in	make	and	model	listed	in	exemption.	PIC	must	log	at	

a	minimum	3	takeoffs	and	landings	in	the	preceding	90	days	to	meet	

currency	requirements.

§ PIC	is	required	to	operate	the	UAS	in	accordance	with	14	CFR	91.119.

§ No	UAS	operation	within	5	nautical	miles	of	an	airport	reference	point	as	

denoted	on	a	current	FAA	chart.

§ No	operations	are	allowed	in	the	surface	areas	of	Class	B,	C,	and	D	airspace	

or	in Restricted airspace.

§ No	operations	are	allowed	if	the	return	home	function	and\or	autopilot	are,	

or	are	suspected	to	be	malfunctioning.

§ UAS	shall	not	be operated	from	a	moving	platform	of	any	type.

§ No	operations	shall	be	conducted	without	an	appropriate	Certificate	of	

Authority	issued	by	the	Administrator.

§ A	Visual	Observer	shall	be	utilized	at	all	times	when	operating	the	UAS.		

Should	the	PIC	or	Visual	Observer	detect	that	a	manned	aircraft	is	being	

operated	in	close	proximity	to	the	operations	area,	the	UAS	shall	give	right	of	

way	to	the	manned	aircraft,	and	the	PIC	shall	cease	operations	and	land	until	

such	time	as	the	manned	aircraft	has	cleared	the	area.

§ The	UAS	will	not	be	operated	any	closer	than	100	feet	to	any	structure	

without	the	express	permission	of	the	structure	/	building	/	property	owner.

§ The	UAS	will	be	limited	to	15	minutes	of	flight	or	25%	of	battery	power,	

whichever	occurs	first.
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UAS	Airworthiness

It	is	the	responsibility	of	the	PIC	to	ensure	that	the	S1000+	UAV	is	in	the	condition	of	

Airworthy before	each	flight	commences.		The	judgement	will	be	based	on	the	results	of	the	

Pre-flight	checklist,	DJI	Operating	Documents,	all	applicable	Federal	Aviation	Regulations,	

and	any	requirements as	determined	by	the	UAS	Field	Operations	Management.		Each	preflight	inspection	shall	be	carried	out	by	the	PIC,	and	documented	within	the	UAS	Logbook.		

The	logbook	shall	contain	the	date	&	time	of	the	operation,	UAV	total	flight	time	to	data,	any	

and	all	past	discrepancies	that	were	previously	noted,	and	PIC	signature	and	certificate	

number.		Any	past	discrepancies	shall	be	attentioned prior	to	operation	commences.		A	

complete	JSA	shall	be	written	identifying	all	hazards involved in	specific	task,	and	solution	

to	avoiding	the	said	hazards.

UAS	Maintenance	&	Records

The	maintenance	technician	shall	maintain	all	UAV	aircraft	maintenance	books.		Each	UAS	

shall	have	an	individual	maintenance log	book.		All	associated	documentation including:	DJI	

Handbooks,	User Manuals,	and	Safety	information.		Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	Field	

Operations	Management	shall	approve	the	documentation to	be	used	before	any	

maintenance or	repairs	are	carried	out.		All	Pre-flight	and	Flight	Operations	information	

shall	be	recorded	within	these	logbooks.		The	Pre-Flight	sign	off	sheet	shall	require	

signatures	of	all	individuals	to	be	involved	in	the	UAV	operations.		This	including	but	not	

limited	to:	PIC,	VO,	HSE	Rep,	and	Maintenance Technician.	

Only	persons	deemed	to	be	competent	shall	carry	out	any	required	maintenance	or	repairs.		

Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	Field	Operations	Management	shall	be	responsible	for	

ensuring	the	competency	of	all	technicians and	other	personnel	involved	in	maintenance	

and	repairs.		This	level	of	competency	shall	be	gained	by	attending	training	courses	at	Troy	

Built	Models	in	Sarasota,	Fl.		In-house	training	will	also	be	provided	to	Personnel	by	other	

individuals within	the	company	that	are	deemed	to	be	Competent	in	UAV	Operations	and	

Maintenance.		DJI	User	and	Operations	Manuals	will	be	a	specific	requirement	within	the	

training	and	competency	verification	examinations	will	be	given	to	all	personnel	with	a	

required	overall	score	of	95%	to	be	deemed	competent	in	UAV	Operations	and	an	overall	

score	of	95%	on	competency	verification	exams	shall	be	required	for	personnel	to	be	

deemed	competent	in	maintenance.	

Copies	of	all	records	and	certifications	pertaining	to	UAV	operations	and	maintenance shall	

be	kept	at	ground	station	and	made	available	to	any	authorized	agency	upon	request.

Area	Security

§ Unmanned	Aerial	Solutions	LLC.	will	ensure	that	the	PIC	has	checked	the	

operational	area	to	ensure	all	non-essential	personnel	will	not	be	in	the	

vicinity	of	the	UAS	operation.		A	distance	of	200ft.	will	be	required	to	be	

maintained free	of	all	non-essential	personnel	to	ensure	their	continuing	

safety	during	UAS	operations.		Cones	and	Signage	will	be	utilized	at	all	

ingress/egress	points	to	provide	adequate	warning	to	all	non-essential	

personnel.		The	signs	will	be	of	white	background with	red	lettering	and	
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stating:	“Unmanned	Aircraft	Operation	In	progress.		Please	remain	clear	of	

this	Area.”

§ In	the	event	that	a	non-essential	personnel	disregarding	the	barriers	and	

signs,	the	PIC	will	immediately	terminate	all	UAV	operations	until	the	nonessential	personnel	is	positioned back	outside	of	the	barricaded	workspace.

§ The	UAS	area	of	operation	consists	of	the	Vertical and	Horizontal	flight	path,	

and	the	Maximum	altitude	to	be	reached	which	will	not	exceed	400ft.	AGL.		

The	home	location	will	be	decided	and	is	specific	to	the	location	of	

operation.		This	Home	Location	and	the	current	position	of	the	UAV	within	

the	area	of	operation	is	of	high importance to	be	remained	clear	at	all	times	

because	the	S1000+	is	equipped	with	a	Fail	Safe	that	in	the	event	of	loss	of	

ground	control,	the	UAV	controllers	are	programmed	with	a	return	home	

function.		This	function	will	transmit	a	signal	to	the	UAV	and	the	UAV	will	

return	back	to	the	Home	Position immediately	upon	activation of	this	

function.		All	non-essential personnel	will	not	be	allowed	to	be	within	200	ft.	

of	the	operational	area	during	UAS	operations.

Accident	&	Incident	Reporting

Any	Accident	or	incident,	or	flight	operation that	transgresses	the	lateral	or	

vertical boundaries	of	the	operational	area	as	defined	by	the	applicable	COA	

will	be	reported	within	24	hours	to:

FAA	UAS	Integration	Office	(AFS-80)

Accidents:	National Transportation	Safety	Board

www.ntsb.gov.