Vol.52 Can FPV Beginners Enjoy DJI FPV? MLIT Flight Permit Approval Application and Precautions for BVLOS Flight Quick Guide [Reviews]

Points to note when applying for approval of a flight permit to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Because it takes a huge amount of characters to explain everything in detail, I would like to pick up only the points. increase. (Be sure to purchase insurance in advance to enjoy your flight. DJI FPV has free incidental liability insurance provided by Aero Entry. *There are no materials included in the product package, so please visit the Aero Entry website directly.) Please check.)

■Before applying...

This is not limited to DJI FPV, but in principle, 10 hours of flight experience is required in order to apply for flight permission approval to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. is. Train your DJI FPV for 10 hours under aviation law or non-law conditions. Especially for those who usually use aerial photography equipment and are new to FPV, I think it would be better to spend more than 10 hours. The feeling is still different from the Phantom series and Mavic series.

Also, in order to fly using goggles, it is necessary to apply for "flying outside the visual line of sight", but a certain amount of flight experience time (training) conformance with additional criteria of

Specifically, what kind of flight experience time (training) is required? In 2-5 of the flight manual, "Training is required so that the operations listed in 2-2 can be performed stably even in flight beyond visual line of sight." For this reason, we will practice at a place where we have received permission or indoors." 2-2 is...

. Acquisition of the skills listed in 2 (including “acquisition of basic piloting skills” listed in 2-1) (= training for the time required for acquisition) is If you purchase a DJI FPV, first of all, train and acquire the above piloting skills.

▶︎About flight using goggles in DJI FPV

■Auxiliaries are required for flights beyond visual line of sight

In principle, an "assistant" is required for flights that require an application for flight permission approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Of course, the same is true for BVLOS flight, so as described in Manual 3-4, assign an assistant who "sufficiently understands the characteristics of the unmanned aerial vehicle you are flying" and confirm that there are no third parties under the flight route. You need to fly while The application form is based on the premise that the contents described in the flight manual will be implemented, so be sure to check the flight manual and comply with the description before flying.

By the way, "flight beyond visual line of sight without an assistant" is an application that requires specification of the "flight route" (level 3 flight: limited to uninhabited areas such as remote islands and mountainous areas). In the case of a blanket application that does not specify the flight route, be sure to arrange an assistant and fly while ensuring the safety of the surroundings.

■ Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, name, weight, etc. / operational limits, etc., and compatibility with additional standards Since it is not listed (as of March 22, 2021), it is necessary to enter all the aircraft information required for the application. If you check the DJI FPV manual and website, you will find information such as the necessary specifications, so please refer to them to register the aircraft.

I couldn't find information about "maximum loadable weight (kg)", but it is OK if you write "0" kg (DIPS says "There is no description in the instruction manual etc. ”, but even if you check this box, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will ask you to confirm the information with the manufacturer as it is important information.)

If you want to use a motion controller (sold separately), check "Others" in "11. Enter the method of flight." and attach the motion controller manual.

We also need to explain each one in "Conformance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Additional Criteria". Please take a picture of the aircraft and monitor screen as appropriate and attach it. In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to the item "It is possible to grasp the position of the unmanned aerial vehicle on the ground and whether there is any abnormality (including the case of an emergency landing when a malfunction occurs)."

Since the map is not displayed on the monitor screen of the DJI FPV, it is necessary to take the following measures (either A or B is OK.) However, depending on the application conditions, permission may not be granted, so in that case, please coordinate with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on an individual basis.)

A: Check "Others" and "There is no screen display on the radio, but you can see the direction of the home point on the FPV goggles (monitor), and you can see the altitude and distance from the current home point, so you can see the total It is possible to confirm the position directly.” Attach a picture of the monitor screen showing the home point, altitude, and distance.

B: Check 'Others' and 'There is no display on the control device that allows you to grasp the position of the aircraft and the presence or absence of anomalies, but an assistant is placed to constantly monitor the movement of the aircraft, and the position of the aircraft and It will be possible to check the presence or absence of abnormalities, etc.” is explained in the remarks column.

I would like to provide an image sample for submission, but DJI FPV is not listed in "Unmanned aerial vehicles that can omit some of the materials", so the application is for "unique aircraft". (Aircraft that have already been posted are treated as "models"). Therefore, we would like to refrain from providing data in this article, as the photos to be submitted must be of the specific aircraft that is the subject of the application.