Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation 

u.s Department ot Tranapof'tatiOn Docket Management System 

,_ .. ., •• #Ave., se W&shlngton oc 20590 

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Re: .. ant to Section 333 of the FAA Rtform A« Md Part 11 of the 

Federal A 

Aegulattonatrom; 14CFR218UbpartH; 14CFR4.23(b); 14CFR61.113(a)and(b); 14CFA 

91.7(a); 14CFR81.9(b)(2); 140FR91.t03; 1<4CFR91.109; 14CFA91.110(c); 14et=A91.121; 14 

CFR91.151(a); 14 CFR91.203(a)and(b); 14CFAI1.406 (a); 14 CFA91.407 (8)(1) 14CFA 

t'I.G (8)(1) and(2); 14 CFR 91.411(8) and (b) 

Purlulnt to Seotlon 333 of the FAA ModernizattOn and Reform Act of 2012 (the *Reform Acr) 

And 14 CFA Part 11 of Unmanned Aircraft 8y8tems (UAS ), ....... 11111 

Hereby appiiM for ·an exemptiOn from the listed Federal Aviation RegulatiOns 

(

11FAA8") to dow commerCial operation of 

~ 

~~~~~~~~-~~-~-~ U may btestablilhed by the FAA 81 requlrecf by 8action 333. 

Thank you In advance ror your oonsideratton. 

Commerctaf operation Of an UAS, ae detct1bed herein, Which are equlppt(f with camera(t) and 

aenaora, WOUld provide~ I8I'Vice8 in the fOllowing·.._: 
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As described fulfy below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of 

designated UA$ as Mt fOrth In this document under controtled conditions in the NAS 

that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) safe. Approval of 

this exemption would Increase public awarene• of oAs operatiOns and enhance 

safety to aid in fulfiRing the Secretary of Transportatton'e (the FAA Admlnlatrator's) 

respon81blflties to " ••.. estabUih requirements 

for the safe operation of SUCh aircraft systema In the national airspace system." 

From wllflttlle Odlnpttontt ........ : 14 CFR Part21 subpart H 

14 CFA 45.23 (b) 

14CFA61.113(a)& (b) 

14CFR91.7(a) 

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 

14CFR91.103 

14CFR91.109 

14CFR 91.11.~ (C) 

14 CFA 91.121 

14CFA91.151 (a) 

14 CFA 91.203 (a) 

1<4 CFR 91.406 (a) 

14 OFR 91.407 (8) 

14CFR91.409 (a) 

14 CFA 91.417 (a): 

..1o1m M .. ......_Will operate one or more of the Fo~~owJng model VAS 
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to nottfneqo t~lt fU'Il~ b'uow noittlrnexe b&~eoop91 erlt ,w~d ~ttut b&dit~ab iA 

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ejne'fMliUf)$1 rteiidGtae .... "of a&itU!dlenoc~a{~1 

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~l'lOi~'WtqO a!~itl!'~.ild \!~a ttl iE~Wl 'l~itJli1'1V 100!sviope rul 10? ~~01f4 J:)fl'Ji1~M1ll flo!~~ t)i1T 
1. The UAS wtll weigh etgniftclntly le88 than 66 fbe. It wtlgh8 ""than 4 pounds with battery and 

camera. 

2. The UAS. depending on the model in operation, Wil have a maxtmum oplt'lting speed of 

no more than &Omph. 

4. Maxtmum flight tJme for each operational light Wll be depending on the UAS model in 

operatiOn, but wilt not exceed 30 ~ Fllghta wHt be terminated at 26% 1)attery power ,...,_ 

or 30 mii1Utel of tight time whichever occure first. 

&. Flightt Will b& operated at an aftltude of no more than 400 feet AboVe Ground level (AGL) and 

not more than 200 feet abOve an elevated ptetrorm frOm whiCh filming It ptamed. 

e. Minimum crew for each operation Will conal8t of the UAS Pilot and at 1tatt one Vlauat ObeeMr 

(VO), and may inClude a thJrd, but....-. camera Operator (CO). 

7. The UAS pilOt Wifl b& I deaignlted PilOt In Command (PfC) • The PIC Wilt haW. togged a 

minimum of 20 t\0\n on the deetgnated UAS. 

e. A aatetv briefing wflt be J)lt'fOrmed prior to each daY'S flight8 oonai8Una of lit the daYS' 

Produc::tion acttvittee. 

9. AU ftight activities Witt be togged. 

10. Alt fllgtltt v.tU occur under Vi8ual Flight R\Jiel Meteofologlcaf Condfttona (VMC) only. 

11. The ftitt* wm occur tn Clatl G airtpace ~ c1088f.than a Smile radlua of U. geographic 

center/Airport Referenot Point (AAP) of a tower OOi1tn:llfed or unconbotlld airport. 

12. Fllght8 will not be CI08et' than a I mile radiul of tN geographiC Ctnttt/Atrport. 

t s. The operator wiH do a pre ohlck of afroraft prior to each flight. And tog each flight. 

14. The operator Will obtain verballwt1lten coneent of au pef80n81nvotved wtttt the ptanned 

oparatton 8t'ld..,.,. '*only ooneentlnl J)lnJORt Will be allowed Within 100 felt·of the flight 

operation, and 'the radtus may be A!lduced to 30 feet ba8ecl upon an~ revet of aafety 
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determinatiOn, as U.S. Department of Transportation required under the FOM. With the adVanCed 

perrnl88lon of the FSOO, operations at cfOMr range may be approved. 

16. The PIC and V0 Wilt have been trained in operation of UA& and receiVe up to date 

information fOr the patttcutw UAS to be operated. 

11. The PIC and vo wilt be able to oommunicate by VOice and/or radio at a0 tJmea. 

17. The PIC d abide by al ru1e8 

18. If the UAS foiM communicatfont with the..,.,... contr0118r or toee8 GPS algnal, the UAS 

Will haVe the capability to return to a predetermined · 

'loCation within a destgnated fOcatlon and 

fand autonomously. 

19. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in cue of emergene1et With an 

automated "Return Home .and Land" function. 

20. The UA$ Wit have the oapebHity to abOrt a flight In cue of unpredlcted Obltacfee, 

weather, or emeroen• suchMiow battery. 
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,r;·~~~(P m~·t:;.1~~~1~:~~s. )~·~f'J.f?ii!~' ,~~pi! no b~~~~ib ~; lt~tt~~t~.~ofr~f~,n 
experimental or provisionally certifioated aircraft, the operator must also dilplay on that ah'craft 

near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot stetion, In letters not tees than 2 inches nor more ·' 

than e InChes high, the words IIJimitedl"rettrletedl ,lght 8portl' •expertmentaiJ' or "provlalonaJI' as 

applicable 

14 C.F.FI. t 45.23 (b). Mating Of the Airtraft The regulation fiQUirea: When marks tncfude only the 

Roman capital letter "N" and the reglatratton number 11 d~ on lmlted, reetrlcted or Hght spent . . . 

category airCraft or experimental or provfeionally certificated aircraft, 

the operator must also dtaplay on that aircraft nw e8ch entr8nce to the cabin, ooekpit, or pilOt 

stalioft, in letter8 not leal than 21nehet nor more than e inchet high, the wordt "'lrnttedl 

"""*icttdl "'ight 8portl 

~or "provftionatla. applicable. even though the VAS 

Wilt have no lirworthlnes8 certificate, en MmpUon may b8118et,ied • the VAS will trave no , entrance to the cabin, C®kPit or pilot ltation on Whklh 1ha word "Exr*tmentat" can be placed. 

Given the aid of the UAS, two fnch 

letterfnt will be fmpoastble. The word •ell)8rimlntlf" wt1 be placed on the fuselage In compliance 

with §45.29 (f). US Department of Transportation February 20.2016 The equivalent level of safety 

wiH be proVided by haVIng the VA$ martcect 

on ita fUMiage a requlrecl by f45.29 (f) where the pRot. Observer and others WOfklng with the 

UA$ wiH teethe ldentiftcatlon of the VAS a "expertmentat." 14 C.F.A. f 81.113 (a) and (b TM 

propoaed. UAS 

Op&rattona may achieve an equivalent level of safely as achieved by current FlegulatiOn8 beCause 

the applicant's UAS do not carry any pifot8 or passengers nor property. The ri8ke attendant to the 

It IS belfeYed that the operitton and fimltatione Mt forth In the FOM wiH _..to the safe 

operation of the UAS. 

14 c:F;R. §91.7{a): Civil Aircraft Atrworttlinees. The qgulatton nequtrte that no person may 

operate a Civil aircraft un1e11 It lain airWOrthy condilion. As thft'e wiH be no aii'WOfltit1en 

tertitlcate.IIIU8d for the aircraft, should this exemptlon be granted, no f:AA regulatOry etandard 

wiH exJet for determining~ Given the sa otthe.airoraft for maintenanCe and use Of 

eafety cheCkll8t& prior to each flight. an equlvatent tevel of Sllfety will lie provided. 14 C.F.R.f91.9 

(b) (2}: Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. Section 91.9 (b) (2) 

provid": No person may operate a U.S.regi8tered 

ctvll atroraft ... (2) For which an Airplane 

or Aotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.& of thi8 ctrapta', unte88 there Ia avaflabfe in the 

aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcratt Flight Manual, approyect manuat material, 

marklnga, and plaCards, or any combinatJOn. thereof. The UAS,giVen Its- and configuration has 

no abiffty or place to carrv ~uch a flight manu.a ~the alfa'aft, not onty bacaule ttweia no pUot 

on bOard, but because there Ia no room or capadtj to carry such an Item on the aircraft. Tht 

equltialant level Of eaftty wBf be maintained by keeplng the flight rnanu.t at the ground control 

point where the pilot ftyiiV the UAS will have immecliatt 800888 to it. ' . ' . 

14 C.F.A. 5 91.10S: Preflight Action. Thlt regulation requitee.ach pilot In comrnanct to take certain 

act1on1 before tight to insure the taMy of flight. As FAA appJ'OYed rotorcraft flight manuals will not 

tie provided for the aircraft an txamPtlOn wilt be needed. The PIC wilt take att acttona • stated tn 

the FOM tn Sectton 4 under Normal Procedures Including but not limited to mtewlng weather, 

flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff dJitancea and airCraft performance data before 

Initiation of .flight 

14 C.J7.R. f91.109: Flight ln8b'UCtton. Sedion 91.103 provides that n0 person may operate a 

c1v1t aircraft (except a manned M balloOn) that Ia being used for flight lnstrudion unteas that 
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aircraft hal fully functiOning dual controlS. UAS and remotely piloted aircraft, by tftelr design 

do not have fully functlonat dull controlS. Flight control i8 accornpli8hed through the use of a 

control box that communtcatea With thf aircraft via radiO communtcatlon8. the FAA ha$ approved 

exemption~ for ftight training Without fully fUnctional dual contro11 fOr a number of atrcraft and for , ftfght tnttructiOn in expenmentat atroraft. The tqulvalent tevet of 8af8t:y Ia provkJed by the faCt that 

neither a pilot nor paseengera will be <*t'l1ed in the atrcratt and by the 11ze and speed of the 

airCraft. 

14 C.F.A. f91.119: Minimum Safe Altitude&. 8ectlon 91.119 establf8hea safe amtudea for 

operation of Civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) a11ow1 helicopter& to be operated at ten than 1he 

mirtimume preecribed, provided the person operating the helicopter comp11ee With any route or 

aftitudle prescribed for helicopterl by the FAA. At this exemptiOn it tor a UAS that It a helicopter 

and the exemption requests aulhOrtty to operate at altltudM up to 400 AGL. or not more than 200 

above an elevated pfatfomt tom Whloh filmfnt 18 planned, an exemption may be needed. to allow 

8UOh operationa. At set fOrth herein, the UAS wtl never opera at hlgiW than 400 AGL with the 

exceptiOn that in ctrcumttencea where the UASIS used to survey or phOtOgraph a etructufe whoH 

height eXOMda 400 feet AGL, the UAS will not be operated mora than 200 feet above the hlghl$t 

point on the structure. It will however bt OJ)If1d8d in • restricted area With eecurtty perimeter, 

where bulldinga and people wilt not be ftPOMd to operatiOns wlttlout their Pf8 Obtained consent. 

The equivalent level Of lafety will be aohieWd 

gtven the eia, weight, and 8P88d of the VAS u wen as the locdon whtre it tt operated. No ftiQht 

wt11 be taken without the permie8lon of the property owner or tocat offlctala. Becauae of the 

advance notice to the property ownet and partlclpanta In the filming activity. all atrected 

fndivfduale Will be awn of the planned tllght oPif'atione. Compared to fliGht operations with 

airaaft or rotorcraft weighting fir m• t11att the maximum Slibe. propoMd hMin and the tack of 

flammable fuel, any rl8k OIOCflted Wftb these operattonats far teat tttan thOM presently 

preaented with conventiOnal aircraft operat1t1g at or beloW 500 AGL. In aclditlon, the loW atUtudt 

operattona ofthe UAS will et\tu$ eeparatton bltw.en these UAS operation$ and 

the operatiOns of conventiOnal aircraft that muat compl' With Section 91.119. 14 C.F.R. f91.121 

Altimeter Settinge. TNt regulation requirea each person operating an alroraft to maintain crulting 

altitude tty reference to an altimeter that i8 set " ... to the elevation of the departure airport or an 

appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." As the UAS may not have a barOmetric 

altimeter, bUt lnalead a GPS altitude read out, an u.s. exemptiOn may be needed. An equivalent 

level of aatety wltf be achieved by the operator, pureuant to tht safety check 11at and Hve flight 

data monitoring, conftrming the altitudt of the faunch 8lte shoWn on the GPS altitude indicator 

betor$ flight. 14 C.f:.R. f 91.15t{a): Full Aequlr"""* for FHght In VFR Conditions Sactlon 

91.151 (I) prohfblte an Individual from beginning ... flight in an airptant under VM c:ondltlont 

unlen (considering wind and torecaat weather oonditiOnl) ttwe is enough fuel to,., to the first 

point of intended tanding. and, auumtng normal cruising tl*d· (1) During the day, to fly after 

that for at teaat 30 mlnutet; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at teat 46 minuttt. • The appltcent 

bellevee that an exemption frOm 14 CFA §91.151(4) fatfa within the acope of prior exempttons. 

Operettng the UAS in a tightly ooniiOIIed area Whn only people and property ownera or official 

representative& wtto have signed waivers will be allowed d088 not engender the type Of risks that 

Sectton 91.151(a) waa fntend8d to alteviate given the 8iZe and ef)Md of the amaH UAS. The 

appttcant believet that an equtvatent teve1 Of safety can be achfeYed tty limiting flfghte to 30 

rntnutea or 25% of battery power .. WhtcheYer happen$ first. Thta reatrlclton would be more than 

adequate to return the UAS to lt8 planned landing zone tom anywher•ln ita limited operatfng 

.... 

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14 C.F.A. §91.203 (a) and (b): Otarrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation 

provtdeatn pertinent part: (a) Except ae provkfld lnl91. 715, no person may operate a Civil 

aircraft unteu it has within It the fotlowlng: (1) An appropriate and current atrworthlnesa certlfk:ate 
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Section 333 Exemption Request 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

10/13/2015 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Marsh, David S. 
Table of Contents 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Introduction, Exemption for Use of UAS for Business Applications 

Introduction, Exemption for Use of UAS for Business Applications ............................................................. 1 

UAS #1 DJIInspire 1 Quad ................................................................................................................ 4 

UAS #2 DJI Phantom 2 ...................................................................................................................... 4 

UAS #3 DJI S1000 Octocopter .......................................................................................................... 4 

I. Petitioner's Contact Information: .................................................................................................... 6 

II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which David Marsh 

Requests Exemption are: .......................................................................................................................... 7 

Ill. The Extent of relief David Marsh seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief: .............................. 7 

IV. How David Marsh's Request Will Benefit the Public as a Whole: .................................................... 9 

V. Reasons Why David Marsh's Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety or How the Exemption 

Will Provide a level of Safety At least Equal to Existing Rule: ................................................................ 10 

VI. A Summary the FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: ............................................................ 11 

APPENDIX A ............................................................................................................................................. 15 

Sample Flight Screen with live Data (Inspire 1 UAS) ..................................................................... 15 

UAS #1 DJI Inspire 1 Quad .............................................................................................................. 15 

APPENDIX B ............................................................................................................................................. 16 

Sample flight Screen with live Data (DJI Phantom 2 Quad UAS) ................................................... 16 

UAS #2 DJI Phantom 2 .................................................................................................................... 16 

APPENDIX C ............................................................................................................................................. 17 

Sample flight Screen with live Data (DJI S1000 Octocopter UAS) ................................................. 17 

UAS #3 DJI S1000 Octocopter ........................................................................................................ 17 

APPENDIX D ............................................................................................................................................. 18 

Operational Policies for all Unmanned Aircraft Systems ............................................................... 18 

APPENDIX E ............................................................................................................................................. 22 

DJIInspire 1 Operators Manual ..................................................................................................... 22 

Appendix F ............................................................................................................................................... 23 

DJI Phantom 2 Operators Manual .................................................................................................. 23 

Appendix G .............................................................................................................................................. 24 

DJI S1000 Operators Manual ......................................................................................................... 24 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

PO Box 8178 

Williston, NO 58803 USA 

Email: info@PerspectiveAP.com Phone: 701.609.8334 

UAS Integration Office- Special Rules Coordinator 

Federal Aviation Administration 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, M-30 

West Building Ground Floor 

Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Introduction, Exemption for Use of UAS for Business Applications 

October 13, 2015 

To whom it may concern: 

I, David Marsh, dba "Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC," am writing pursuant to the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request 

that I, David Marsh, am owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below so that I, David Marsh, may operate my small ultralight weight 

unmanned aircraft system (UAS) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA). 

As described herein I, David Marsh, am a licensed commercial pilot, certificate number: 3319982, having 

obtained my certificate in 1994. I am experienced in flying hobby aircraft for recreational purposes and 

have been flying RC fixed wing and rotor aircraft since I have 2010. I have added two state-of-art 

professional grade quad-copter UAS vehicles from well-known manufacturer (DJI) to my inventory 

equipped with factory installed high resolution gimbaled camera systems with intent for aerial photos, 

videography/cinematography. I have also added a state of the art professional grade octocopter from 

the same manufacturer (DJI) with a gimbaled camera for aerial photos, videography/cinematography. 

The purpose of these equipment additions will be to enhance academic community awareness for 

those individuals and companies unfamiliar with UAVs in the geographical layout of the areas I serve, 

to provide small businesses and individuals with video production services targeting marketing, 

construction progress, tower inspection, insurance assessments, real estate, search and rescue, event 

videography including but limited to wedding, sports, public/private events, weather, etc., following 

the exemption and approval for my operations while also reducing risk and liability from manned 

aircraft alternatives. 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

I am also a member of the AMA, Academy of Model Aeronautics, and have flown small radio controlled 

(RC) electric aircraft for over five (5) years without incident. I have been flying RC gasoline powered fixed 

wing aircraft since 2010, also without incident. Committed to safety with each flight, my exemption 

request would permit operation of light weight, unmanned (piloted by remote control) and 

comparatively inexpensive UAS(s) in areas away from general public, airports, heliports, and vehicular 

traffic. My general purpose for the use of the UAS will be to produce community videos; videos of 

commercial, industrial, and residential properties for sale or rent and within property boundaries for 

individual homeowner, insurance assessments, real estate listing videos/photos; small business videos; 

construction progress and tower inspection; and event videography including by not limited to wedding, 

sports, public/private parties, etc. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UASs are legally 

operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent 

catastrophe. I have personally designed and implemented safety protocols and controls to prevent 

public hazard and mitigate risk significantly over the alternative manned aircraft hazards/catastrophe. In 

addition, services performed by the UAS will allow for video which cannot be safely shot from 

conventional manned aircraft alternatives. 

Additionally, I will notify any persons present in the operational area by posting temporary safety signs 

notifying all persons that aerial drone videography operations are taking place and to be alert to the 

presence of the UAS aircraft. Signs will be posted up to 30 minutes before flight operations and continue 

until all UAS operations are concluded at each site. This will act to further safety protocols exclusive to 

lightweight UAS's specific to video and photography usage as I, David Marsh, record flight data and 

other information gained through permitted flight operations to share with the FAA through any 

required FAA reports to assist with future protocol and safety regulation 

Granting my, David Marsh, request comports with the Secretary of Transportations (FAA Administrators) 

responsibilities and authority to not only integrate UAS's into the national airspace system, but to also 

establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's] in the national airspace 

system under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real estate/Realtor 

purposes and other small business applications. Further I will conduct my operations in compliance with 

the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA. 

For the reasons stated below I, David Marsh, respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing me 

to operate ultra-light weight, remote controlled UASs for academic community awareness to 

benefit/stimulate attraction to the areas of operation in the United States and its surrounding 

communities to enhance videos for businesses and private individuals who cannot afford expensive, 

high-risk manned aircraft for the same purpose. My activities will promote local economic growth 

through increased employment and increased tax base, the provision of new services and enhancement 

of producing a more efficient and more comprehensive photographic and cinematography system, 

allowing consumers to better determine the value of the specific projects using enhanced online video 

capabilities. Furthermore, by using my UAS system as an alternative to heavier manned aircraft 

containing combustible fuel that poses potential public hazard, I will also be contributing to the safety of 

the local communities served. 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

I have attached detailed information on the three UAS proposed. The following is a short summary of 

each system: 

UAS #1 DJI Inspire 1 Quad 

Manufacturer: DJI 

Model: Inspire 1 T600 

Weight: 2935 g I 6.47 Pounds 

Passenger Capacity: 0 (unmanned) 

Size (dimensions): 438x451x301 mm (17.24x17.76x11.85 inches) 

Max Speed: 22 mps (72.18 fps I 49.21 mph) 

Max Flight Time: 18-25 mins 

Max Ceiling (software limited): 400ft AGL 

Operations: Line of Sight 

Controller: Dedicated Commercial Controller with 2 km maximum rated operating distance 

UAS #2 DJI Phantom 2 

Manufacturer: DJI 

Model: Phantom 2 

Weight: 1000 g I 2.2 Pounds 

Passenger Capacity: 0 (unmanned) 

Size (dimensions): 406.4x406.4x203.2mm(16x16x8 inches) 

Max Speed: 15 mps (49.12 fps I 33.55mph) 

Max Flight Time: 18-25 mins 

Max Ceiling (software limited): 400ft AGL 

Operations: Line of Sight 

Controller: Dedicated Commercial Controller with 1 maximum rated operating distance 

UAS #3 DJI S1000 Octocopter 

Manufacturer: DJI 

Model: Spreading Wings S1000 

Weight: 4.2 kg (9.26 pounds) 

Passenger Capacity: 0 (unmanned) 

Size (dimensions): 1093.5x1093.5x610mm (43.05x43.05x24 inches) 

Max Speed: 22 mps (72.18 fps I 49.21 mph) 

Max Flight Time: ~30 mins 

Max Ceiling (software limited): 400ft AGL 

Operations: Line of Sight 

Controller: Dedicated Commercial Controller with 2 km maximum rated operating distance 

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Specifically, each UAS is: 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

A lightweight(< 25 lb gross weight with all on-board equipment), battery operated 4- motor rotorcraft in 

the form of a quadcopter or octocopter that takes off and lands vertically, manufactured by DJI, each 

with the following equipment: 

- An on-board flight computer with GPS navigation and location ability that receives signals for 

flight controls from a ground-based transmitter/controller; 

- An on-board camera capable of capturing imagery in the form of full color, high definition still 

photos and video; 

- An on-board telemetry system that delivers flight data from the on-board flight computer to 

the on-board radio transmitter including altitude AGL, horizontal and vertical speed, compass 

direction of flight and direction back to its launch site; 

-An integrated 5.8GHz on-board radio transmitter that transmits live video from the on-board 

camera plus all the flight data from the telemetry system described above. 

The Ground Station Includes: 

- A Pilot in Command (PIC) in operational control of a flight operation from beginning to end 

and who controls the UAS while in the air; 

-A lOOmW, 2.4GHz radio transmitter/controller operated by the PIC to control the UAS while in 

flight; / I--

- A radio receiver receiving Jive video and flight data from the on-board camera and computer 

projects it all together onto a screen for the PIC to view during flight. 

Thank you for reviewing my request 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Commercial Pilot, Drone Pilot 

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David Marsh 
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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

PO Box 8178 

Williston, ND 58803 USA 

Email: info@PerspectiveAP.com Phone: 701.609.8334 

UAS Integration Office- Special Rules Coordinator 

Federal Aviation Administration 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, M-30 

West Building Ground Floor 

Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Introduction, Exemption for Use of UAS for Business Applications 

October 13, 2015 

To whom it may concern: 

I, David Marsh, dba "Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC," am writing pursuant to the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request 

that I, David Marsh, am owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below so that I, David Marsh, may operate my small ultralight weight 

unmanned aircraft system (UAS) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA). 

As described herein I, David Marsh, am a licensed commercial pilot, certificate number: 3319982, having 

obtained my certificate in 1994. I am experienced in flying hobby aircraft for recreational purposes and 

have been flying RC fixed wing and rotor aircraft since I have 2010. I have added two state-of-art 

professional grade quad-copter UAS vehicles from well-known manufacturer (DJI) to my inventory 

equipped with factory installed high resolution gimbaled camera systems with intent for aerial photos, 

videography/cinematography. I have also added a state of the art professional grade octocopter from 

the same manufacturer (DJI) with a gimbaled camera for aerial photos, videography/cinematography. 

The purpose of these equipment additions will be to enhance academic community awareness for 

those individuals and companies unfamiliar with UAVs in the geographical layout of the areas I serve, 

to provide small businesses and individuals with video production services targeting marketing, 

construction progress, tower inspection, insurance assessments, real estate, search and rescue, event 

videography including but limited to wedding, sports, public/private events, weather, etc., following 

the exemption and approval for my operations while also reducing risk and liability from manned 

aircraft alternatives. 

Page 2 of25 
David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

II. The Specific Sections ofTitle 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From 

Which David Marsh Requests Exemption are: 

14CFR 21; 14CFR 45.23(b}; 14CFR 61.113(a}&(b}; 14CFR 91, et seq.; 

14CFR 407(a}(1}; 14CFR 409(a}(2}; and 14CFR 417(a}&(b}. 

III. The Extent of relief David Marsh seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief: 

Page 7 of 25 

I, David Marsh, am a licensed Private Pilot, certificate number 3319982, having obtained my 

license in 1995. 

I, David Marsh, submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112PL 95§§ 331-

334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, David 

Marsh, contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other flight operations within 

the national airspace system. ·· 

The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft 

systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public's interest to do so. David 

Marsh's ultra-light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. I would like to 

operate my ultra-light weight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires 

the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and 

valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all real 

estate related UAS aerial video and photography. 

The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate 

safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed, and 

overall capabilities of the UAS's; whether the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily 

populated areas; and , whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112PL 95 § 333(a}. 

Each of these items reflects in favor of an exemption for me. My UAS aircraft utilize four (4} 

or eight (8} counter-rotating propellers for balance, control and stability. My UA's are 

equipped with GPS and auto return safety technology. My UA Maximum Takeoff Weight is 

less than twenty-five (25} pounds (far below the maximum 55 pounds limit}; including 

camera with gimbal and any other payload. Each would be classified as an ultra-light UAS 

aircraft. 

I consider safety as foremost with each flight. My small unmanned aircraft are designed to 

hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (20.8 mph} wind. For safety, 

stability and fear of financial loss, I will not fly in winds exceeding24 kph (20.8 mph}. Built in 

safety systems include a GPS mode that allows my UAS to hover in place when radio controls 

are released. With three modes to choose from, I ut!lize the Smart Mode* (See 

manufacturer's Operating Manual} for aerial videography/photography. This is the safest, 

most reliable and stable mode to prevent accident and hazard. When pilot communication 

is lost the UA is designed slowly return and descend to point of takeoff. I do not operate my 

UAS near airports, hospital or police heliports, and do not operate near areas where general 

public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100} yards depending on location, conditions, and 

weather. 
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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for E~emption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Horizontal Ground Speed for most drone videography requirements are typically less than 7-

10 miles per hour which further adds to safety. Maneuvers are limited in scope and gently 

performed (as opposed to more radical recreational use) due to the need to keep the 

camera steady for video purposes. Flight paths are planned out in advance, as opposed to 

recreational flight and therefore safer than many recreational flights since speed, 

maneuvers and flight paths are very conservative and preplanned. 

During any planned operation of the UAS, I first scout the area and flight path; determine 

what obstacles, if any, are present, where to post warning signs notifying persons that aerial 

drone photography is taking place and any other conditions from lighting, line of sight issues 

and power lines that I should be aware of to conduct safe operations. I clearly mark the area 

of the flight path with warning signs indicating that the UAS will be in operation 30 minutes 

prior to the flight and until all flight operations have ceased. 

I maintain a second observer at all times who remains within 10 yards of the PIC position 

and who is responsible for spotting obstacles, people, vehicles, and manned aircraft, as well 

as keeping track of the UAS position. 

I am constantly alert for any manned aircraft (Police/Medical helicopters, private and 

commercial aircraft of any type, model aircraft, etc.) and prepared to land/abort 

immediately to the nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my 

location or I suspect manned aircraft may approach near my location. My UAS is capable of 

vertical and horizontal operations, and are flown only within my line of sight, as the remote 

control pilot (PIC). 

Utilizing battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between three 

(3) to fifteen (15) minutes, with an altitude under 400 feet. I utilize a fresh fully charged 

battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is 

eighteen {18) to twenty-five (25) minutes as specified by the manufacturers and consistently 

twenty-one {21) to twenty-five (25 minutes as tested. 

My flight equipment provides for the monitoring of battery levels during flight. I do not 

operate my UAS at or below manufacture recommended minimum charge levels for 

operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate 

communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of 

control or hazard. Reserve batteries are on hand with each event to insure replacement for 

a sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in taking risks that may cause a crash, 

that could create a hazard to the public, public or private property, or manned aircraft and 

have no desire to lose my very substantial investment in my UAS equipment. 

As of this time, I have completed over 200 practice flights with over 40 hours of UAS 

airborne operations as a hobbyist simulated fights for future commercial use to gain 

familiarization with the characteristics of my specific UAS models' operations and 

performance under different temperature and weather conditions. I also practice regular 

weekly computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time, 

all this for the sake of safety. I have no less than (5) five hours of flight time logged in each 

model proposed herein within the past 90 day period. 
David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

I, David Marsh, am extremely cautious when operating my UAS/ultra-light weight aircraft 

and will not "create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." 112PL 

95§ 333(b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls well within Congress's 

contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding 

directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. David Marsh's UASs, used in 

hobby flight, has a demonstrated safety record and does not pose any threat to the general 

public or national security. The UAS aircraft used are modern model units manufactured by 

leading manufacturers (brand names) in the industry: DJI. They have extensive experience in 

Unmanned Aerial Video flight Systems and provide extensive software, flight manuals, 

operational information, specifications, and customer support on their products. 

IV. How David Marsh's Request Will Benefit the Public as a Whole: 

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing has been around for a 

long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small budget real estate 

companies and average homeowners the expense of such aerial videography is cost prohibitive. Only 

large companies and high-end realtors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense, 

depriving non-luxury homeowners and lower budget realtors from a valuable marketing tool. 

Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic crash, each having the 

potential result of loss of life, damage to property and substantial cost involved in responding to, 

handling the emergency and the subsequent investigation and clean up. Each such manned aircraft 

event also involves combustible fuel that in the Past has exploded and burned on impact. Police 

helicopters have made emergency hard landings within city limits. My, David Marsh's, UAS pose no 

such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates almost all potential threat to the public. 

Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public's interest to integrate commercially flown 

UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting my, David 

Marsh's, exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the 

geographical benefits in and around the United States. My ultra-light UAS is battery powered and 

creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence of my ultra-light weight UAS 

crashing is far less than a full sized helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are manned, heavy, 

contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public. 

The public's interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial 

video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra-light UAS's. Permitting me, David Marsh, to 

immediately fly within national air space furthers economic growth. Granting my exemption request 

substantially furthers the economic impact for the North Dakota and surrounding communities and 

cities for companies looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and geographical 

awareness; both of which serve as a stimulus to the communities involved. 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

V. Reasons Why David Marsh's Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety or 

How the Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At least Equal to Existing 

Rule: 

My, David Marsh's, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the reasons 

stated, permitting me, David Marsh, to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with 

communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the innovation and implementation of 

new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety protocols for realtors that can be embraced by the 

NAR, AAR, and TAR for development in cooperation with the FAA, In addition I, David Marsh, submit 

the following representations of enhancements to current aerial videography and photography for 

real estate: 

My UAS aircraft weigh less than 25 pounds complete with a small ultra-lightweight high quality 

factory installed gimbaled high definition camera; I only operate my UAS below 400 feet (within in 

the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012); my UAS only 

operates for 3-15 minutes average per flight; I land my UAS significantly prior to manufacturer 

recommended minimum level of battery power which my flight systems monitor throughout the 

flight; I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight; My UAS has GPS a flight safety 

feature whereby it hovers and then returns to the point of takeoff. Then slowly lands if 

communication with the remote control pilot is lost; I actively analyze flight data and other sources 

of information to constantly update and enhance safety protocols; I only operate in reasonably safe 

environment that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports, and 

actively populated areas; I conduct extensive pre-flight inspections and protocol according to all 

manufacturers recommendations as well as that of the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics), 

during which safety carries primary importance; I always obtain all necessary permissions prior to 

operation; and , I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or any 

potential danger. 

My, David Marsh's, safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing rules. It is 

important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our nation airspace system, 

helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and photography for community awareness and 

real estate While the safety record of such helicopters is remarkably astounding there have been 

incidents involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a 

battery powered ultra-light weight UAS. 

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First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and I 

only operate my l)AS in specific areas away from mass populations. 

Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions is 

greatly diminished. 

Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allows me to remotely pilot 

away from the avoidable hazards quickly and safely. 

Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture amazing images, 

my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on through the technology and 

use of post editing software allowing pan, tilt, and zoom. 
David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization/competency and will 

continue to operate at and above current safety levels. 

VI. A Summary the FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: 

A. 14CFR 21 and 14CFR 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals, and Similar. 

14 CFR 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for 

procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR§91.203(a)(1). The size, 

weight, and enclosed operational area of my UAS aircrafts permit exemption from Part 21 

because my UAS aircrafts meet (and exceed) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 

333 of the Reform Act. 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 legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate 

requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas 

such as airports and dense populations. My current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each of 

the elements. 

14 CFR § 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no 

such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is 

inapplicable. 

14 CFR § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft fight manual in the aircraft. As there are no on-board 

pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual delineating 

areas of where safety can be defined. The FAA has previously issued exemption to this regulation 

in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 965GB, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700, 

and 32827. 

14 CFR § 91.121 regarding altimeter setting is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic 

global positioning systems with a barometric sensor. 

14 CFR § 91.203(a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and 

registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level 

of safety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by me 

and any proposed PICs of the UAS proposed. 

14 CFR § 45.23: Marking of the Aircraft 

Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to certain 

specifications My UASs are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not have a cabin, 

cockpit, or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, two-inch lettering is 

difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller than minimal lettering 

requirement. 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Regardless, I propose that each UA will carry its appropriate "N" number if one is issued by the 

FAA, in such size as can reasonably fit upon the sides of the aircraft in at least two locations on 

the booms or fuselage. If an "N" number is not obtained from the FAA, I will mark the related 

UAS in the largest possible lettering by placing the word "EXPERIMENTAL" on its fuselage as 

required by 14 CFR § 45.29(f) so that I, the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the UA 

will see the markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation through 

Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A, and 10700. 

14 CFR § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC 

Pursuant to 14 CFR §§ 61.113(a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non-commercial operations. 

The FAA has previously ruled in its exemption that a Private Pilot's Certificate is required for 

flight of the UAS for commercial purposes. I, David Marsh, am a licensed commercial pilot and 

will assure that all PIC's proposed to operate any of the UAS aircraft also have at minimum a 

Private Pilot's certificate and current Class Three medical. 

My UAS's do not carry any pilots or passengers. The risks attended to the operation of my UAS is 

far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities outiines in 14 CFR § 61, et seq. 

Thus, allowing me and any other Private Pilot certified PIC to operate the proposed UAS's to 

meet and exceed current safety levels in relations to 14 CFR § 61.133(a)&(b). 

14 CFR 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 

14 CFR 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows helicopters to 

operate at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS will never operate at an altitude at 

greater than 400 AGL; the safety standard set by FAA. I will however operate my UAS's in safe 

areas away from public and traffic, providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below 

those in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed 

of my UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved. 

14 CFR 91.40S(a); 497(a)(1); 409(a)(2); 417(a)&(b): Maintenance Inspections 

The above-cited Regulation require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators to 

"have [the] aircraft inspected and prescribed in Subpart E of this part and shall between required 

inspection, except as provided in paragraph ( c ) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as 

prescribed in part 43 of this chapter ... " 

These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not, 

therefore, apply to my proposed UAS's. However, as safety precaution I require the PIC to 

perform a comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspection of the UAS, adhering to the 

manufacturers' recommendations and checking all flight systems, power systems, rotors, and 

electronics including battery levels. The UAS has significant self-diagnostic software and systems 

checks built into its operations. Any system not reporting correctly and fully functional shall 

result in an aborted flight until the problem is identified and solved and the systems once again 

report 100% functional and operational. 

A Summary the FAA My Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 CFR 21 and 14 CFR 91: 

Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals, and similar. 14 CFR 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness 

Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

relations to FAR § 91.203(a)(1}. The size, weight, and enclosed operational area of my UAS's 

permits exemption from Part 21 because my proposed UAS's meets an equivalent level of safety 

pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft form the 

airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 USC§ 44701(f}} and Section 333 of 

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

airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, 

maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My UAS's both 

meets or exceeds each of the elements. 

14 CFR 91.7(a} prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no 

such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is 

inapplicable. 14 CFR § 91.19(b}(2} requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are 

no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The FAA has previously 

issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 

95656, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative 

measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved. 

In summary, David Marsh seeks an exemption from the following Regulations: 

14CFR 21, subpart H; 14CFR 45.23(b); 14CFR §§ 61.113(a}&(b}; 14CFR § 91.7(a}; 14CFR § 91.9 (b) 

(2}; 14CFR 91.103(b}; 14CFR 91.109; 14CFR § 91.119; 14CFR § 91.121; 14CFR § 91.151(a}; 14CFR 

§§91.203(a} and (b); 14CFR § 91.405(a}; 14CFR § 91.407(a)(1}; 14CFR §91.409(a}(2}; and 14CFR 

§91.417(a}&(b} to commercially operate my three small, ultra-light weight, unmanned aircraft 

vehicles (UAV's} to community awareness for the public good and for real estate to enhance 

operations and small business operations, to develop economic platforms for real estate to 

enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate to any such area served. 

Currently, area awareness and real estate aerial videography/photography relies primarily on 

the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel, posing potential risk to the public. 

Granting my request for exemption will reduce current risk level and thereby enhance safety. 

My UAS aircraft do not contain potentially explosive fuel. They are far smaller, lighter, and more 

maneuverable than conventional real estate video and photographic aircraft with much less 

flight time and do not require transit to and from the "shoot" location to an airport, resulting in 

far less required time airborne and therefore exposure & Liability. Further, I operate at lower 

altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from 

established airports and operations take place well below pattern altitudes. All of my operations 

are conducted with a pre-flight aircraft inspection, flight path inspection, and actual flights are 

normally conducted at very low altitudes and speed with conservative maneuvers necessary for 

video cinematography. 

I, David Marsh, have been informally analyzing flight information and will compile safety 

protocols and implementation of a flight operations manual for real estate and similar small 

business usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight. Formal 

collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish 

protocols for complying with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

There are no personnel on board my UAS and therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily 

injury is significantly diminished. My operation of UAS's, weighing less than twenty-five (25) 

pounds and travelling at far lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level of 

safety as that achieved under current FARs. 

Accordingly, I respectfully request that the FAA grant my exemption request and am willing to cooperate in 

sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large. 

Commercial Pilot 

UAS Pilot in Command, 

Cinematographer 

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APPENDIX A 

Sample Flight Screen with Live Data (Inspire 1 UAS) 

Specifications Overview 

UAS #1 DJI Inspire 1 Quad 

Manufacturer: DJI 

Model: Inspire 1 T600 

Weight: 2935 g I 6.47 Pounds 

Passenger Capacity: 0 (unmanned) 

Size (dimensions): 438x451x301 mm {17.24x17.76x11.85 inches) 

Max Speed: 22 mps {72.18 fps I 49.21 mph) 

Max Flight Time: 18-25 mins 

Max Ceiling (software limited): 400ft AGL 

Operations: Line of Sight 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Controller: Dedicated Commercial Controller with 2 km maximum rated operating distance 

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APPENDIXB 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Sample flight Screen with Live Data (DJI Phantom 2 Quad UAS) 

Specifications Overview 

UAS #2 DJI Phantom 2 

Manufacturer: DJI 

Model: Phantom 2 

Weight: 1000 g I 2.2 Pounds 

Passenger Capacity: 0 (unmanned) 

Size (dimensions): 406.4x406.4x203.2mm(16x16x8 inches) 

Max Speed: 15 mps (49.12 fps I 33.55mph) 

Max Flight Time: 18-25 mins 

Max Ceiling (software limited): 400ft AGL 

Operations: Line of Sight 

Controller: Dedicated Commercial Controller with 1 maximum rated operating distance 

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APPENDIXC 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Sample flight Screen with Live Data (DJI S1000 Octocopter UAS) 

Specifications Overview 

UAS #3 DJI SlOOO Octocopter 

Manufacturer: DJI 

Model: Spreading Wings S1000 

Weight: 4.2 kg (9.26 pounds) 

Passenger Capacity: 0 (unmanned) 

Size (dimensions): 1093.5x1093.5x610mm (43.05x43.05x24 inches) 

Max Speed: 22 mps (72.18 fps I 49.21 mph) 

Max Flight Time: "'30 mins 

Max Ceiling (software limited): 400ft AGL 

Operations: Line of Sight 

Controller: Dedicated Commercial Controller with 2 km maximum rated operating distance 

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APPENDIXD 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

Operational Policies for all Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

David Marsh 

1. The unmanned aircraft system (UAS) will weigh less than 25 pounds, including energy source(s) 

and equipment and shall not be loaded with any unauthorized payloads. 

2. The UAS will not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 35 mph. 

3. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as 

indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. All altitudes reported to ATC 

muST be in feet AGL. 

4. The UAS will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires 

the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses. 

5. All operations will utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS 

requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to 

communicate verbally at all times. 

6. Prior to each flight the PIC will inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a conditional for safe flight. If the 

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

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

found to be in a condition for safe flight. All maintenance and alterations will be properly 

documented in the aircraft records. 

Pre-Flight Protocol: 

1. Check batteries to insure fully charged and ready for use. Inspect batteries for damage or leakage 

that may affect proper operation. 

2. Inspect propellers for cracks, chips, or damage that may cause sudden loss of propulsion or 

unmanageable/uncontrolled flight. 

3. Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions that may impact flight. Consult five (5) 

mile radius for airport vicinity. 

4. Contact respective airport to advise of estimated flight time, estimated flight duration, estimated 

elevation of flight, and any other pertinent information as may be required by distance. 

a. Inspect flight area for: 

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i. Vicinity of public safety helipads/heliports 

ii. Vicinity of medical helipads/heliports 

iii. Vicinity of light poles 

iv. Vicinity of utility wires 

v. Vicinity of trees or any other obstacles 

vi. Flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact 

vii. Vicinity of any elevated obstruction that may pose potential flight hazard 
David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

viii. Vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracting 

/distracted. 

ix. Public gatherings that may attract viewers 

x. Optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight, takeoff, and 

landing 

b. Inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing 

5. If in a subdivision or area that is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning sign(s)/stand(s): 

Attention Aerial Photography in Progress- Stay Back 150 Feet" 

Flight Protocol: 

Takeoff and land from same location whenever possible. 

1. Remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles. 

2. Do not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract the remote control Pilot (PIC) restrict flight 

to minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results. 

3. Remain prepared for emergency landing at all times; pay attention to flight time. 

4. If possible set a timer as a safety alert. 

5. land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing. 

Post Flight Protocol: 

1. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation or propulsion system 

2. Secure UAS in a safe location 

3. Remove all warning signs from public access areas 

Emergency or Suspected Hazard Protocol: 

Immediately land UAS at safest and closest location in the event: 

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

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

• Pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety 

• Sudden change in weather (wind bursts) 

• Sudden increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight 

• Birds enter into proximity of flight 

7. If the UAS has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight 

characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component will undergo a functional test flight in 

accordance with the operator's manual. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an 

entry in the UAS aircraft records of the flight. The requirements and procedures for a functional test 

flight and aircraft record entry will be added to the operator's manual. 

8. The operator will follow the manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. When unavailable, aircraft 

maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance requirement will be 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

established and identified in the operator's manual. At a minimum, requirements for the following 

will be included in the operator's manual: 

a. Actuators/Servos; 

b. Transmission (single rotor) 

c. Power Plants (motors); 

d. Propellers; 

e. Electronic speed controller; 

f. Batteries; 

g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor); 

h. Remote command and control; 

i. Ground control station (if used); and 

j. Any other components as determined by the operator. 

9. The Pilot In Command (PIC) will possess at least a private pilot certificate and current third class 

medical certificate and at least a valid driver's license. 

10. Prior to operations the PIC will have accumulated and logged, in a manner of consistent with 14 CFR 

§61.51(b), a minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at 

least ten hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor). Prior 

documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may 

satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted 

to accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. 

11. Prior to operations the Pic will have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14CFR§a 

minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of UAS to be utilized for 

operations and three take-offs and three landings in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, 

experience-building, and take-off and landing currency flights can be conducted to accomplish the 

required flight cycles and flight time. . 

12. The UAS may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and consenting personnel, 

below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface in the event of a UAS 

failure or emergency. 

13. The operator will request all non-authorized and consenting persons to remain clear of the 

operational area by not less than 100 feet. 

14. The UAS will abort the fight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with 

the operator's manual. 

15. Each UAS operation will be completed within 15 minutes maximum flight time or with 25% battery 

power remaining, whichever occurs first. 

16. If the operational area is within 5 miles of any airport, the PIC will obtain an Air Traffic Organization 

(ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations. This 

COA will also require the operator to request a Notice of Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in 

advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to operation. 

17. All aircraft operated in accordance will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 

14CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14CFR part 45 

subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. If this registration is not available from the FAA, 

then each such aircraft shall be marked "Experimental." 

18. Each UAS operated will comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 

19. The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UAV will comply with the 

Federal Communications Commission (FDD) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements. 

20. If operating within five (5) miles of the center of any airport, at least three days before scheduled 

flight, the PIC or operator will submit a written Plan of Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction 

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David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for; Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 

over the area of proposed flight area. The 3-day notification may be waived with the concurrence of 

the FSDO. The plan of activities must include the following: 

a. Date and times for all flights; 

b. Name and phone number of the operator; 

c. Make, model, and serial or N-number of US to be used; 

d. Name and certificate number of UAS PIC involved; 

e. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local 

officials to conduct the flight operations; the list of those who gave permission must be 

made available to the inspector upon request; 

f. Signature of exemption-holder or representative; 

g. A description of the flight activity, including maps, diagrams of any area, city, town, county, 

and/or state over which the flights will be conducted and the altitudes essential to 

accomplish the operation. 

21. The documents required under 14CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be available to the PIC at the Ground 

control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating 

22. The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activities at 

all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, 

hang gliders, etc.). 

23. UAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14CFR §1.1. All operations will be 

conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules 

(SVFR) are not authorized. 

24. The UAS will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a 

cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

25. The UAS will not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without written approval from the FAA. The UAS 

may not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of a non-towered airport as 

denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical char unless a letter of agreement with that 

airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as 

required by the operator's COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be 

made available to the Administrator upon request. 

26. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the 

operational areas as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration 

Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. 

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DJI Inspire 1 Operators Manual 

(See Separate Attachment) 

File: DJIInspire Operations Manual 

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Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance' with fue 'instructions, may cause hcinnful 

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a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

the separation-between the equipment and receiver .. 

;-:-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ1.1it different tronl that to which the receiver is connected . 

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IC ASS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de li<::ence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled envir6nment. 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery 

The Intelligent Right Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft. 

Lt. • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry outfirmware 

update when the aircraft is landed. 

• Be sure to update the remOte controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraffs 

firmware. 

• The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote 

controUer and aircraft. 

• Confirm the update resu.'ts according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the 

LED to blink during the update process. 

• Ensure there is only one fimware package file stored on your SD card 

•" OnlY storage deVices that are formatted for FA T32 and exFATfile systems are supported for aircraft 

and remote cootroller firmware updates. 

• Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.1XT) in the SD card when updating multiple 

remote controllers. 

FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of t11e FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: 

( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and . . . . . (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause updesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void !he 

user's authority to operate the equipment 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontroiled environment 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Right Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJIIntelligent Flight Battery 

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Remote Controller Profile 

Remote Controller Operations 

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Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 

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Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 1OOMB of free space on 

the SO card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the .firmware update package from the official OJI website (http://www.dji.com/producV 

inspire-1 ). 

2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root direetoryof the SO card. 

Remove the SO card from your PC.-Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SO card into the 

SO card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

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1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on aircraft. Upgra,de_ begin 

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update .. The camera will SOioJnd ci. short 

pulse of "D-D-D-0" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and· sound a "D---OD" 

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with· success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by operiingthe ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is successful if the text successful" is in lh"e document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text "result: failed" is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

Updating the Remote ControDer Finmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Remqte controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SO card or USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into 

the gimbal and con01ect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote ContrcUer 

1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the 

remote controller during the update. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status LED on !he remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is 

in pmgress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the 

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

failed. Try upgrade again. 

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ICC kllclvs ·users to loc:k the orientation of aircraft in cflfferent fashions. There are three working modes for IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJr Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Home Lock (HL)* Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from or near to the HP. 

:\): *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature.are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

POl Yes Aircraft , 5m-5(J(rn , Point of Interest 

Using IOC 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Emilile IOC" in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. loggle the Right 

Mode Switch to "F" mode and follow the oncscreen instruction to use IOC feature. 

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Mobile Device Holder 

Storage Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

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Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EVBias 

Time-lapse 

Micro SO 

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 1 o or UHS-1 rating required. 

&. • Battery must be fully charged before using it for th

Flight Battery' (P21) for more information . 

• If you have purchased the dual remote controlle

controller to deactivate Travel MOde. Refer to 'Sett

section for more infron'lation about Master remote 

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft befo

• Place the aircraft on the smcoth and reflective surfa

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place 

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the t

. Installing Gimbal and Camera . 

.1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the r

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimb

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

Gimbal Cover 

&. Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into th

Attaching Propellers 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the bl

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a b!ack 
motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before fliglit. 

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upgrade version of the propellei's that greatly enhance the 

ollowing the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release 

o the mounting plates that have a white do!, and install the 

unting plates that do not have a white dot. 

the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto 

ers according to the lock direction until it is secured. 

osition then adjust the antenna as shown. 

Device Holder to release the clamp; adjust it to fit then attach 

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e device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

Appendix 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Mechanical Range 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

1.6. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? . 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station Will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera's exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes With a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. . 

With the standard TB47100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" 

or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? 

No, it cannot The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes With a 16GB micro-SO card It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1 ? 

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in). 

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of each flight mode are found in the section beiow: 

en GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

y the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning, 

 but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

 available, aircraft is using only its barometer for pbSitioning, 

tioning System is not used holding position. The aircraft 

it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft C:an automatically 

ost and if the Home Point has been recor¢e<J successfully. 

ntrol (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

to change the flight mode of the"crlrcratl, refer to 

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hover over a level surface and genfly pull down on the throWe slowly to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Right Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. 

& • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app. 

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

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The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the las

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Ba

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Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RT

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the proce

Smart RTH and regain the control. 
en the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that 

rs are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

app will advise user to rerum the ·aircraft to the Home Point 

aft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 

n cancel the RTH by presSing once on the RTH butl:on. The 

ally determined based on the current aircraft altitude .and :its 

attery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground 

emote controller to control the aircraffs orientation durif)g the 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping ".:!:.", to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

:{); Landing gear will automatically raise .w:,en the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion. ::!l 

OR 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1·has landed, push the throWe down<D, then conductCSC®.Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. @9@ OR 9 

6 Do not perform esc when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors:wiil be stepped. 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

.& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. When the mechlif\leal structure of thl;l Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

Auto Take-off 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"±", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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automatically, you may push the throttle upward to appropriate location for landing. 

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indi

and are adjusted automatically, according to the ai

Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller 

· more than 3 seeonds provided that Home Point has been s

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

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meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. 

• Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction c:luring the Fails

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. La

vieW and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude

• Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately retur

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyon

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you ar

motion and require a Home Point that is different from 

takeoff point .. GPS module is located at. the position show

the figure below: 

.& Ensure the space above the GPS module is n

obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point 
int. 

ew Home Point 

he new Home Point. 

me Point: 

the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

s coordinates as the new Home Point. 

o show Home Point is set successfully. 

em that uses ultrasonic and im<;lge data .to l'lelp the aircraft 

 Vision Positioning, your Inspire. 1 caf! hover in place more 

nments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

cated on the. bottom of your Inspire 1, including f1]two sonar 

y when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is 

d in the indoor eilvironment where no GPS is available. By 

system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

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1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted c6rrectly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements undergroun.j. 

• DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out.the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status 

Indicator bat ih the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

solid green light. 

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No-fly Zone Restrictedzone 

Restriction 

Motors will not start. 

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but 

P mode activates the aircraft 

will automatically descend to 

land then stop its motors after landing, 

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but P 

mode activates, it will descend 

to a sale altitude and hover 15 

feet below the safe ·altitude. 

OJI Pilot App Prompt 

Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone, automatic landing has 

begun. {If you are within 1.5 mi!e radius} 

Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Descending to safe 

altitude. {If you are between the 

range of 1 Bmile and 5 mile radius) 

Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Ry 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone I No flight restriction. applies, but I Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone 

No restrictions: None. 

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator· 

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Red flashrng None. 

EJ::I Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Moiors will stop automatically after landing. 

6 • When flying in the salety zone, aircraft indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking: 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close, to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vis

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variatio

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicalor will fl

which indicales the Vision Positioning system is ready. Ge

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

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flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to 

absorbing materials, and the camera rnay not functi

aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode auto

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cau

• Rying over monochrome surfaces {e.g. pure black

· • Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flyingat high speeds( over 8m/s at 2 rrieters or ove

Rying over water or transparent surfaces. 

·• Flying over moving surfaces or objects: 

• Rying in an area where the lighting changes frequ

• Flying over extremely dark {lux< 10) or bright {lux

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or textu

• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patter

• Rying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound 

• In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, t

auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

• Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other d

of the sensors. 

• The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is fro• Vision Positioning system may not function proper• Vision Positioning system may not be able to re

conditions {less than 1001ux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with freq.Jency 

in operation. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to st

ground {below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Visio

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audi

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage d

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes fflght 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The 

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should b
ellers in the indicated directiori to mount a.hd tighten 

pellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

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a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

llers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

 its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

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s on the corresponding motors to ensure it is allijijll3d firmly .. · 

 the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

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 downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock 

s are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. . 

d condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, 

d DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

 a better and safer flight experience. 

pacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart charge

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(1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

No-fly zone Restricted-altitude lfiQht ;;:one Warning zone 

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. 

(3) ·A "warning zone" has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is Within 0.6 miles (1 

krn) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app. ·· 

No-fly zone Warning zone Free zone 

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Flight distance must be within 

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Warning: Distance 

limit reached_ 

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MaJd'!a.Qlus No limits 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Rapid red flashing #if 

······when close to the 

max radius limit 

Aircraft-Status Indicator 

& •If you fly of the limit canstillcontrol the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further-

• If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Ay (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically_ 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Ry Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe_djLcom/no-fly_ No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas_ Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes_ Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites_ 

The details of the No-Ry Zones are explained below: 

Airport: 

(1) Airport No-Ry Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones_ Each 

zone features circles of various size_ 

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented_ 

(3) From R1 to R1+ 1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 

65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward_ The flight altitude is limited to 1640 

feet (500 meters) at R1 + 1 mile_ 

(4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Ry Zones, a warning message will appear 

in the DJI Pilot app_ 

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Right Battery" P21-for more information _ 

OJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1_ Battery Level Display: LEDsdisplay the current battery le

2_ Battery Life Display: LEOs display the current battery pow

3_ AutO-discharging Function: The battery automatically dis

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will 

10 days to prevent swelling_ It takes around 2 days to di

moderate heat emitting 'trom the battery during the disc

set in the .OJ I Pilot app_ 

4_ Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltageo

5_ Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops wh

6_ Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge whe

40"C (104°F)_ 

7_ Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when hig

R Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically st

prevent over-discharge damage _ 

g_ Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power sup

10- Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows w

is detected_ 

11_ Battery lnformatioh History: Show the lasl32 entries of b

messages and so on_ 

12_ 'Sleep Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of 

13_- Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and 

aircraft's to the main controller_ 

& Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery S

responsibility for all and usage_ 

Using the Battery 

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LED2 --- 

Powering ON/OFF 

-Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press ag

Power LED will tum red and Jhe Battery Level

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press aga
ght Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

ir temperatures below S°C). Ensure that the battery'is fully 

before each flight. 

extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

mmended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

ght Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

ed that you apply the included insull'j!ion sticker to the battery 

atures. 

Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature 

craft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

 

om temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

mperature environment. 

ature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a 

, to heat the battery. 

the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 200C 

tery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

es before taking off. 

much remaining power thebattery Wh('ln.the.battery is 

The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

so show the current battery level during charging and 

d below. 

s flashing. 

Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all fflghts are carried out in a suitable location. 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s, 

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles. crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

S. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

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Right limits on height and distance can be set The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Ry Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Umits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the 

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

M8xHeight Max Radius 

Horr,B: Point 

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Battery life 

The battery.life indicates how many more times the batte

it. must be.replaced. When the battery is powered off, pre

to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators wil! l

sec()nds: 

Lt battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be us

·IX! ·For more informatiOn abbut the battery, launch DJI P

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 5

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Rig

level is above 95%, tum on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator wilfdisplay the current batter

4. The Intelligent Right Battery is fully charged when Batter

5. Air cool the lntalligerJ Right Battery after each flight Allo

before storing it for an extended period. 

Lt • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and rem

A 14-1 OOP1 A) at the same time, otherwise the char

• Always tum off the battery before inserting it or re

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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chanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

 issues are resolved, presS' the button to turn off the Battery 

ht Battery from the charger and p!ua .it back in to resume 

ug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature 

 the temperature falls within the norma( range. 

r damage caused by third-party chargers. 

t Battery: 

apacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

e-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto 

craft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

atically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

tery into the Inspire 1's Battery Compartment and power it 

ss than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

Pilot app to check battery level. 

 there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can 

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

t I i : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18] Livestream 

: Livestream icon indicates the curref)l video feed is broadcasting live on You Tube. Be. sure the 

mobile data ser\tice is available on the mobile device. 

[19] Back 

:Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

'Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery". 

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• :Tap once to start recording video, then tap again 'to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

: Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos. and videos· as soon as they are 

captured. 

Camera Settings 

: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

[11] Vision Positioning 

: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

[12} Flight Telemetry 

'0 . '0 The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Right attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

( 1 ) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

(2) light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

[14) Home Point Settings 9 :Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off 

location, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

Ji; : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. 

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 Remote Controller system. The video dovmlink and aircraft 

Hz witli maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 

tions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

roller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

nt panel of the remote control. 

ontroller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

 to MOde 1 , Mode 2. 

e throttle. 

throttle. 

within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

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y a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The 

 LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

on once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current 

 power on the remote controller. 

t powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

cating that the ;emote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

hen linking is completed. 

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(1] Flight Mode 

8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

{3] IOC Settings 

CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

11111111 : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

--<>---<>--<> : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

Iii." ,1111: This icon shOws the strength of remote controller's signal. 

(7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

riff. This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. · 

[8] Battery Level 

fit 1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu; set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

:: : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route displ&y. 

[10] Camera O>?eration Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

9 :Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution 

of the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

• :Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1's camera. You can also configure 

various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the S

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as 

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to v

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, mJ,Jitip

[4] Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video. then press again to 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the 

to Mode 2 by default. 
s of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. 

shed away from the centrai position. · 

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aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick upcto ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to·takeoff: · 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from !he 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. Always push the stick gently to.prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes. 

Moving the left stiqk to the left orright controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left t0 rot?te the aircraft coonter . 

clock-wise, and push !he stick right to wtate.the 

<3.ircraft clockwise. If the ·stick is centereg, the 

Inspire 1 will.stayJacing its current direqtion. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate ... 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly fmward and down to fly : 

backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°} and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft';; left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 

will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°} and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera wi!i shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards, The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

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GUI of the DJI Pilot app. 

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Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

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Pitch 

Follow Mode 

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Pan 

The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user 

Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

6 • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover when it dries out. 

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Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mqde and A 

mode. 

P mode (POSitioning) : P mode works best when GPS signa

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 

Positioning sensors: 

· . P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, 

Vision Positioning is available but the GPS 

Posiiidning for hovering 

'PcATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, air

so only altitude iscontrolfed. 

A mode (Attitude}:· The GPS and ilision Positioning System 

only uses its barometerfo'mafntain altitude. If it is still receiv

return home if thee Remote Corltroller sig'nal is lost and if the 

F mode (Function): ln!elligenf Orientation Control (IOC) is 

aboUt IOC, feter to the IOC in Appendix. 

The Right Mode Switch is lcicked in P mode by default. T

entef the 'Camera' page, tap 'MODE', and then activate 'M

Transformation SwitchJHTH Button 

The Trarisformation Switch I RTH Button combination serve

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to ac

TranSformation Switch 

This switch has two positiOns. The effect of toggling the switch 

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Lower 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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west position for landing. 

the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

 to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the "RTH Button 

ng RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded 

 the RTH procedure,,and regain the c6ntrol of· the a::rcraf!. 

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sition. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

obile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

ce to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

r end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

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Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2. changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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You car.-customizetheCl andC2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller. 

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw mode: Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

Using DJI Pilot AP,p to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use liH Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below . 

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Use the Shutter Jnd fl!brd button remote dontrdlleho shoot the images or the videos through the 

OJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

NO Filter 

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect. 

Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized 

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to_120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the "Master-and-Slave" mode and 

set the remote controller to "Slave" state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera. 

& Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote co

displayed in the picture shown below: 

Optimal Transmis

Stre-ng VJeak 

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmiss

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal tra

More than one remote controller can conr:ect io the same 

Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller opera

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the 

"slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the ai

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining ''slave" 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they ca

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ontroller to control the pitch-movement of tiie camera in the 

er. you cannot control too pan movement of the camera. 

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by default. Users must enable this· feature on the "Master" 

p. Follow the steps below for setup: 

ile device and_launcii the OJ I 'Pilot app. 

o enter the remote controller settings window. 

-Siave mode. 

tion to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller. 

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ave" remote controller. 

ch the "Master" remote controller. 

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Request Control 

ch for Master Controller 

Camera and Gimbal 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous. and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove micro-SO card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

& Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

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&. Remote controUer cannot link to the aircraft if the re

the "Slave" remote controUer cannot control the o

controller to "Master." in bJI Pilot app if you wish to li

2 .. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding 

Request Control 

Search for Master Con

MasterRC List 

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3. Select the "Master" remote controller from the "Master R

connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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Master RC Lst. 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below co

Status LED 

. ... 
The remote controller set as 'Master" but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as 'Slave' but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

Aircraft is returning home. Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

 red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

t before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

e steps to link a new remote controller: 

ct to the mobile device. Launch OJI Pilot app. 

 tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below. 

> > 

nging stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

your new mode. 

w j c2 ( -Reset gimbal yaw 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller. 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual 

4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and 'beep' 

sound is emitted. 

Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode 

Defaul 

Dono! 

: stick mode is Mode 

> 

> 

Searching for aircraft frequency. 

timeout in 54 seconds ·rcraftiscontroll ed. 

change unless famili Press the linking button on the aircraft 

C1 1 Gimbal Pile 

to fink this remote controller 

Cancel balyaw J 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

d the remote controller. 

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the 

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

succeed . 

,6 • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in OJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 

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AppendixF 

DJI Phantom 2 Operators Manual 

(See Separate Attachment) 

File: DJI Phantom 2 Operators Manual 

PHANTOM2 User Manual v1.2 en.pdf 

Page 23 of25 

David Marsh 

Perspective Aerial Productions, LLC 

Request for Exemption for Use of UAS 

Under Section 333, Title 14 
* Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors. 

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For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V

& PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3.4 & PHANTOM RC Assistant version V1.1 

2014.10 

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thor

fully use and understand the product. 

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's produc

regular basis. This will provide services such as product informatio

to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information 

without notice. 

DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names o

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owne

righted by DJI with all rights reserved. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product. ple

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Caution Tip Reference 

( 1 ) Users should not enable the function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers 

procedure in the" PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can 

switch the control mode between A TTl. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the 

advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 

Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the 

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. 

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

mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings. 

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 

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

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

Firmware upgradable items 

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Upgrade link ,_ 

,.,_ 

Current firmware Yersion +------------cc' 

& 

.. This image is for reference 

;_ Y only. P!easer.:-furtothe A ,...,. :._ .?Ctual user interface. 

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

( 2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade 

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

Firmware upgradable items; (1) Main Controller (2) P330CB(Main Board) (3) Receiver (4) Gimbal 

CMU (5) GimbaiiMU (6) Battery 

7.4 PHANTOM RC Deficription. 

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote control. 

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and Naz.a-M mode 

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1. PHANTOM 2 Aircraft 

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[]]Propeller [2]Motor [3]Front Side [4]Front LEOs [5]M

Antenna [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [

1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions 

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire ai

and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) a

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

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial senso

attitude and The compass reads informatio

to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to 

used to com(11unicate with the remote control and the MC acts a

connecting and contrqlling all the modules together. 

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, 

This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is c(,rnpatible with other DJI products, including ZE

iOSD Mark II. .Below are connections for these products and wirel

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79: 

Mounting Positioni 

lMount the H3-2D/H3-30 

tgimbal using 4 screws. l L 

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Figure 1·3 

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L
ucts 

 the wireless video transmission mo!::h..ife with a b.a'ttE..'f'Y voltage 

reless video transmission module you connect can work with an 

and the total working curreri·of the iOSD and wireless video 

vercurrent will damage components. If the 

to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the 

To' void communication interference, it's not recommended to 

G Wi-Fi-or 2AG wireless video transmission module) except the 

mission module and other ·communicating devices away from the 

on to avoid interference. 

USE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has 

H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 

oming soon) is required to install lheH3-3D gimbal. 

Figure 1-4 

nnect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D 

Figure 1-5 

7 Assistant Installation and Configuration, 

7.1 Installing 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 

on the DJI website. 

Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systens I'Nir, XP,- )Vin8 64 _ 

Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI 

website. 

Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' 

allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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

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

the prompt dialog box and thEm software will launch. 

5: After the first successful launch, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking I the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad. 

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Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during 

the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users must toggle the Sl 

switch to regain control. This is the same as regaining control during Failsafe. Please refer to Regaining 

Control Durino FaJisafe_l'roc!'dur!' (Paoe23). 

(1) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators will blink red 

•••••• quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying 

status and continue for 5 seconds at whiCh point it will switch back to red blinking. 

(2) For safety reasons, please do not fly to airports, highways, railway stations, rail.;.ay lines, 

city and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

6.& Conditions of Flight Limits 

In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. 

The following table demonstrates all the cases(.../: available; X:unavailable). 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. The Failsafe and Ground Station 

operations not restricted to flight limits, but if Ground Station function is used, the flight will be restricted the 

special area limits built in to Ground Station. Refer to the Ground Station manual for details. 

Disclaimer Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before 

using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. 

You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product and for any direct·or 

indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, 

administrative rules and social habits thereof. 

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Connections with Other OJI Products 

( 1 ) Connecting the and gimbal and wireless vide

as an example. 

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1 WFe1e;$- - l Des1 Batt+ I (seq

itransmtSSiOn -

module VIDEO GNDI--;:\j _ I -

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( 2 ) Connecting the and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and w

below uses as an example. 

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Figurel-7 

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OSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module 

example. 

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port of the video to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 

 GNQ port of the :V!de0 "Cable and two BATT- ports. 

OSD lvlark II and wireless video transmission module, the fogure 

of 

Boundary: & £, 

Category A Category B 

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

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

automatically descend and land then stop its motors. 

No restrictions of flight, but the Phantom will not enter 

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

c 

Airspace B through Boundary b & d. 

Green 

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

not enter into Airspace A through Boundary f!:. 

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Point 

Figure figure 6-4 

(l) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. (2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back 

within the limits rang& automatically if6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

6.7 Flight Limits of Special Areas 

Special areas include airports worldwide. All special ·are· listed on, the DJI official website. Please refer to 

http://www.dii.com/fly-safe/cateqory-mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B. 

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moduJe Transmitter specifu:td by 

loJt(A¥1..58) I 

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The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD M

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I BATT· 

1 

I iOSDMarldl BATT• 

UART 

: UART 

AV-GHD 

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L!! 

Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package whe

transmission module AVL58. 

( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station 

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Ground End 

Rgure 1-10 

 Datal ink to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSP.is used. 

C:4 

Figure 1-11 

6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning F11nction 

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is dose to depletion during flight. When it appears, 

users should promptly fly back and land to avoid acc!<fental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery 

capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has 

less than 15% power. 

( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. 

( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and 

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC .. 

( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This usGs 10.65V 

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the. 2nd Level Low Battery Warning wili trigger auto-tandi;,g. 

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. 

( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as y9u see a low battery capacity warning. 

( 2 ) Keepin!l_ the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may 

cause a communication failure. 

6.6 Flight Limits Function 

All UA V (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO 

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits 

function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes 

height. distance limits. 

In Ready to Fly status. height, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, 

only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m. 

(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by 

ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules, 

make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the 

PHANTOM2. 

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 

Assistant. Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder. 

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Home Point 

Go Home Procedures 

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_i ! * Z>Om Bevate to 20m -w- : 

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Figure6-2 

( 1 ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft 

will descend automatically. 

In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" status 

as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote 

control from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position as 

a new home point of PHANTOM 2 When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks on 

the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: 

( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is 

recorded last time. 

( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the 

distance will be displayed as .0. if using iOSD module. 

Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure 

the S1 switch to any other position once to !' Regain control as soon as signal is 

control j regain control. If remote control's signal is recovered. 

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l back to the p_i 

1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current 

up. 

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mdicators 

Ai N Ormal statUS I Descriptions 

! •••••• Power On Self-Te

••••• Warming Up & Ai

••••• I Ready to Fly 

i • • • • • · 1 Ready to Fly (non-

I Aircraft in abnormal status ·. . . I Wamincu. and <

-· -··- -

•••••• Remote Control S

••••• 1" Level Low Batte

. ..... ,- 2"d ·Lever Low Ba

••• j Not Stationary or 

Errors & Aircraft c

••••• I Compass data abn

_l the compass need

( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for Pha

will work according to the Naza-M flight control 

( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detai

2. The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircra

have spooled up. 

The front t:;:.!}; \\\\\\ 111111 

LEDs ...... . 

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her DJI products 

cts, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

 II and iOSD mlni. 

0 

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC normal flight! This will st,;p the motors and cause the 

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. 

( 1 ) When the LED flight blinks rapidly flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for 

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

rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Functioh> for details. 

( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. 

( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air denoity and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above seo level, as 

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

( 5 ) When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very 

close to its maximum takeoff weight It is not recommended that you ;;ttacli the Phantom ·2 

propeller guards at this weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 

6.4 Failsafe Function 

The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote control is lost. The flight control system 

will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land- to reduce injuries or da_mage. The following 

situations would make_. the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote control and enter Failsafe mode: 

( 1 ) The is powered off. 

( 2 ) The remote control is powered on but the Sl is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must have 

been configured in .the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). 

( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective range _of the remote control. 

( 4) There is an obstacle.obstructing the signal between the remote ,;ontrol and the aircraft, essentially reducing 

the distance the signal can travel. 

( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote control. 

Failsafe works different1y depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Fa!lsafe mode is whether-. it .in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS)- Automatic landing 

Ready to Fly-- Automatic go home and land 

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6 Flight 

6.1 Flvinci Environment Reauirements 

( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to 

practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). 

( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than m()derate breeze) or fog. 

( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

( 4) Keep the aircraft away from obstacl<;s, power Hnes, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the. remote control and other wireless equipment (No base 

stations or cell towers ••ound). 

C6) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. 

( 7 ) Never use -the aifcraft in a manner that infrinQes upon or contr8Venes international or domestic 

lays and regulations. 

6.2 Starti"g,the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is. used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options 

below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to 

stop the motors ... 

A B 

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Figure6-1 

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2 Propellers . . . . _ . . 

PHANTOM 2 uses the 9-in-,h. propellers which are clas

propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessar

Unlock: Remove the prop

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. .•. • Figure2-l Figure2-2 

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ed in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode 2 on 

DJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant.l 

 RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

J1 

.,vCJv• ' 

o-.:-r-[14] 

3-Position Switch Sl [5]3-Position Switch S2. [6]Joystickl(Jl;J2) 

Power Switch [lO]Power Indicator 

D4 (from left to right) [12]T rainer Port 

B .port) [14] Potentiometer 

of remote control is enough. If the low voltage warning alert 

er LED Indicator Status>), please recharge the battery as soon as 

ry by using the included micro-USB cable. Using the incorrect 

ge. 

charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when 

tors will display solid green when the battery is fully charged. 

5 Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT, Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight. 

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to 

poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at 

its optimal level. 

5.1 Calibration Warnings 

( 1 ) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong 

magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement 

underground. 0 ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 

5.2 Calibration Procedures 

Please carry out the calibn:iting procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the 

PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details. 

Position-! «!?) 

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5.3 When Recalibration is required 

Position-!!')· 

•{?,', Position-3 

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Position-1-.Position-3-..Position-1 

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( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

( 3 ) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines. 

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3.2 Remote Control LED Indicator Status 

3.2.1 Remote Control Power LED Indicator Status 

The remote control will power off automatically when 

recharge the battery as soon as possible when the lo

during flight. 

3.2.2 Remote Control Battery Level fndicator Status 

The battel)i level indicators wili show tke battery level du

a description of the indicators. 

, The LED is solid on , The LED wili blink.regu!arl

• , The LED is light off 

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rds without obstructions for maximum communication range 

: 

FiSure3-3 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. 

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its 

altitude if the sticks are centered. 

Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) 

position to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we 

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

I I elevation changes. ! 

(4) Checking the battery 6fe: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 

seconds to check the battery !ife. The battery levP.I indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator 

will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the inrelligent battery will turn off. Refer to • Battery 

level Indicator Description> for details. 

More battery information is available .in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. 

4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as 

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

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

, The LED is light off 

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4.2 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into the compartment until you hear a 'click' sound. 

Figure4-l 

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occuro (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable 

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

4.3 Battery Usage 

LED2 g; LED3 LEDl -z LED4 

Battery Level Indicator Battery Power Button 

(Built-in Battery Power Indicator) 

Figure4-2 

OJ Checking the battery level. When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

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

(2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

(3) Powering off; When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. 

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;'fi:,). 

'\3r:' ... _ ....... 

POsition-2 

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Position-3 

Push t

forward

Pull th

backwa

stick is 

Pushing 

Sl is for 

position

times, w

compas

Users c

Sl switc
The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D 

gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch 

angle relative to the horizontal level. 

Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch 

up. 

Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch 

down . 

The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is 

static. 

ill hover when all sticks are released. 

e aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released. 

n Receiver 

n and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated 

aft is already established for you so you can initially skip this 

 re-establishing the fink is required. 

Figure 3-4 

4 Intelligent Battery 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

ll.TV and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger. 

Intelligent Battery Charger 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any 

responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

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AppendixG 

DJI S1000 Operators Manual 

(See Separate Attachment) 

File: DJI 51000 Operators Manual 

51000 User Manual vl.OO en.pdf 

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se visit the SJOOO page on www.dji.com regularly to keep up with 

nual corrections. in this man_ual is subject to change 

updates. 

sclaimer and signify that you have understood all points completely. 

tions carefully: The manufacturer ana seller assume no liability for 

product. 

ns. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are 

ective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted 

part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form 

 of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is aSsumed with respect to 

erein. 

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Recalibrating Servo Travel 

Landing gear travel has been pre-calibrated. Mechanical adjustment of gear travel is not recommended. 

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About 

The 51000 is designed for aerial photography and 

and easy to fly while its integrated design makes assembly and 

gear, vibration dampers. small frame arm incline and minimalizeci 

from the camera. An integrated power hub with patented coaxia

with high efficiency propellers pyna"lic stability and max

DJI multi-rotor autopilot system, the 51000 can hover and f

cinematography. 

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AssembHng Motor Vibration Absorbers 

A soft gasket is part of the vibration absorber. Assembly of the soft gasket must be carried out as per the diagram 

below. Assembly is the same for CCW and CW propellers. 

Remounting Landing Gear Servo 

Remounting servos is not recommended as they come pre-installed. 

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FAQ 

Soldering the ESC 

Be sure to solder the thick wires and fine wires correctly when soldering an ESC to the frame arm. 

Clockwise (CW) and counter clockwise (CCW) motors should be soldered to the ESC in order of color. 

Fine wire 

Thick wire I II \ 

Propeller Precautions 

T . , ·. ·, • ... , .. - orque markers on the screws and propeller covers will give you a vlsu8i cue to check'wtlether' the propellers are 

loose. Check the torque markers before every flight. 

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Caution 

When flying; fast rotating propellers may cause serious damage a

(1) Mount the GPSmodule with a bracket, to avoid interfen,,

(2) Ensure the.IMU is mounted with the arrow pointing towar

(3) If using a receiver. attach it under the bottom board of 

facing downwards-away from obstructions to avoid loss o

(4}. Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly. 

a) -Motor mounts with CCW marks should be mounte

with the following marks, Ml, M3, M5, and M7. 

b) Motor mounts with CW marks should be mounted t

the following marks, M2, M4, M6, and M8. 

(5) Do not remove any glued-in screws. 

i_ (6) Tighten screws appropriately. Screws marked with blue g

other occasions-, apply appropriate thread locker. 

(7) SlOOO.should be raised above the ground when testing l

-{8} Notice that matching the indicators is very important. Ple

(l) ESCs are not water-proof, do not fly in rain or snow. 

(2} Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. D

(3) Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly and p

(4) Ensur<e ESC signal. connectors and power cable connecto

(5) When flying, stay away a safe distance from people, bu

other hazards. 

(6} Use only 6S LiPo batteries for the power :;upply. 

(7) Ensure all output signals from Ml to M8 are in. proper wo

system to avoid damage or injury. 

(8) Do not overload the system. 

{9) Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when th

(10) Disconnect battery and remove camera during breaks and 

(11) We strongly recommend using as many DJJ parts as possi

(l) !f you have any problem you cannot resolve, contact your 

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Appendix Mounting Landing Gear 

ESC LED 

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ESC Signal Cable 

Power Cable 

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Check that the system's center of gravity is at the blue line as shown in the below diagram. 

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Mounting the 

Before assembling the gimbal, install GCU as shown below. Be sure to install on the side as shown below. A DJI 

Z15-5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams. 

The connectors on gimbal should be removed for better performance, then the gimbal can be mounted to the lower 

connection points. A DJI Z15-5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams. 

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LED Control Board Indicator 

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Setting Landing Gear 

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M()unting Electronics and Wiring 

Eight positions are reserved for mounting a flight control system, wi

other items. The DJI A2 flight control system has been used here as 

wiring instructions found in the A2 flight control system user manua

please refer to the WK-M user manual for connections. Also be sure 

been updated to the latest version. 

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Connecting XT60 Ports on Center Frame 

The bottom board is a power distribution board with three XT 60 connectors for battery power. 

Installing Battery 

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Connectors soldering diagram 

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