UAS OSC Volume 2

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CAP722A Table 6


Aircraft and systems description

UAS Model

Mavic 3 Classic

UAS design & manufaturing organisations

DJI

UAS physical characteristics

Empty Mass

Maximum Take-Off Mass (MTOM)

Takeoff Weight:
895 g

Dimensions for Rotorcraft / Multirotor

Length of aircraft body

Dimensions:
Folded (without propellers): 221 x 96.3 x 90.3 mm (L x W x H)
Unfolded (without propellers): 347.5 x 283 x 107.7 mm (L x W x H)

Width of aircraft body

Height of aircraft body

Propeller Configuration

Propeller Dimensions

Sound power level

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 7

UAS performance characteristics

Maximum airspeed

Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind):
21 m/s
No faster than 19 m/s in EU regions.

Minimum airspeed to maintain safe flight

Normal/typical operating height

Max Takeoff Altitude:
6000 m

Maximum operating height

Maximum flight time during normal operation

Max Flight Time:
46 minutes
Measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: flying at a constant speed of 32.4 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version.

Maximum flight time on an ISA day at cruising speed at normal/typical operating height.

Maximum flight range on an ISA day (normal and emergency conditions)

Max Flight Distance:
30 km

Glide distances

Maximum radio range of the C2 Link

CAP722A Table 8

UAS environmental limitations

Wind speed limits

Max Wind Speed Resistance:
12 m/s

Turbulence restrictions

Precipitation limits

OAT limits

Operating Temperature:
-10 Deg. to 40 Deg. C (14 Deg. to 104 Deg. F)

In-flight icing condition limits

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 9

Construction

Type of material

Material characteristics or properties

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 10

Electrical power system

Batteries:

Battery type, model and manufacturer

Capacity:
5000 mAh

Type:
Li-ion 4S

Quantity

Arrangement

Generator:

Generator type, model and manufacturer

Specification

Electrical loads

Nominal Voltage:
15.4 V

Energy:
77 Wh

Electrical load shedding functionality

Power supply redundancy

Procedures to charge and discharge batteries.

Safety provisions with regards to hazards inherent to high-voltage storage devices:

Procedures in place for safe handling by any person who may come into contact with high-voltage storage devices

Means of identifying high-voltage storage

Safety provisions for any person discovering the UA following an accident.

Procedures and safety provisions to mitigate the risk of battery thermal runaway.

Procedures for monitoring high-voltage storage devices.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

Charging Voltage Limit:
17.6 V

Charging Temperature:
5 Deg. to 40 Deg. C (41 Deg. to 104 Deg. F)

Charging Time:
Approx. 96 minutes
Use the included data cable of the DJI 65W Portable Charger.

CAP722A Table 11

Propulsion system

Propulsion type

Engines:

Type, model and manufacturer

Propeller type, model and manufacturer

Quantity

Arrangement

Power output

Propeller guards

In-flight restart functionality

Performance monitoring

Health monitoring

Safety features and redundancy in the system that allow maintaining flight after a failure or degradation has occurred in the propulsion system.

Fuel-powered propulsion system – Safety features to mitigate the risk of engine loss when the following hazards occur:

Fuel starvation

Fuel contamination

Failed signal input from the control station

Engine controller failure

Indication to the remote pilot

Electric-powered propulsion system:

Power source and supply management with regards to other systems in the UA

Redundant power sources

Maximum continuous power output of the motor

Maximum peak power output of the motor

Electrical distribution architecture

Electrical load shedding functionality

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 12

Fuel system

Fuel type

Safety provisions with regards to hazardous substances within the fuel system:

List of hazardous substances and their characteristics.

Procedures in place for safe handling of the UA by any person who may come into contact with the hazardous substances.

Means of identifying the hazardous substances.

Safety provisions for any person discovering the UA following an accident.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 13

Flight Controls system

Design and operation of flight control units, surfaces, actuators, control linkages, etc.

Flight controller:

Type, model and manufacturer

Functions

Flight modes available

Automatic functions:

Take-off and landing

Stabilisation

Autopilot

Return to home

If functions are provided by COTS equipment, provide type, model and manufacturer.

Safety features and redundancy in the system which allow maintaining flight after a failure or degradation of the flight control system, including indication to the remote pilot.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 14

Navigation

Sensors

Type, model and manufacturer

Global Navigation Satellite System:
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou

Quantity

Telemetry links

Method to determine current position.

Method to navigate to intended destination.

Automatic/automated navigation functions

Geo-awareness functions

Containment functions

Safety features and redundancy in the system which allow maintaining flight after a failure or degradation has occurred in the navigation system:

Backup means of navigation

Detection of and response to loss of primary means and secondary means of navigation.

Indication to the remote pilot

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 15

Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems

DAA system functions

Sensing Type:
Omnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft

Forward:
Measurement Range:
0.5-20 m
Detection Range:
0.5-200 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 15 m/s
FOV:
Horizontal 90 Deg., Vertical 103 Deg.

Backward:
Measurement Range:
0.5-16 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 12 m/s
FOV:
Horizontal 90 Deg., Vertical 103 Deg.

Lateral:
Measurement Range:
0.5-25 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 15 m/s
FOV:
Horizontal 90 Deg., Vertical 85 Deg.

Upward:
Measurement Range:
0.2-10 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 6 m/s
FOV:
Front and Back 100 Deg., Left and Right 90 Deg.

Downward:
Measurement Range:
0.3-18 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 6 m/s
FOV:
Front and Back 130 Deg., Left and Right 160 Deg.

Devices used

Technology used

Interface between the DAA system and the flight control computer

Limitations of the DAA system

Operating Environment:
Forward, Backward, Left, Right, and Upward:
surfaces with discernible patterns and adequate lighting (lux >15)
Downward:
surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity >20% (e.g. walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux >15)

Evidence of equipment qualification and approval.

DAA event sequence:

Level of automation

Actions required by the remote pilot

Means to verify normal system operation.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 16

Other avionics systems

 

Command Unit (CU)

Power sources, supply management and redundancy.

Radio signal:

Determination of the signal strength and health value.

Threshold values which represent a critically degraded signal.

Control handover between two CUs

Safety features to mitigate the risk of inadvertent command activation:

List of critical commands

Mitigation means

Safety features to mitigate the risk of display or HMI lock-up.

Safety features to maintain flight-critical processing when multiple programs are running concurrently.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Radio signal strength and/or health indication to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

Max Operating Time:
DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
Without charging any mobile device: 6 hours
When charging a mobile device: 4 hours

Operating Temperature:
DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
-10 Deg. to 40 Deg. C (14 Deg. to 104 Deg. F)

CAP722A Table 17

Command an Control (C2) link

RLOS

BRLOS

Antennas:

Type, model and manufacturer

Locations on the UAS

Transceivers / Modems:

Power levels

Transmitter Power (EIRP):
DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
2.400-2.4835 GHz:
< 26 dBm (FCC)
< 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)

5.725-5.850 GHz:
< 26 dBm (FCC)
< 23 dBm (SRRC)
< 14 dBm (CE)

Transmission schemes

Operating frequencies

Details of frequency spectrum approvals

Maximum power output/range

Type of signal processing

Datalink margin in terms of the overall link bandwidth at the maximum anticipated distance from the CU.

Operational C2 link management:

Frequency switchovers

Contingency situations

Third party link service provider

Radio signal:

Determination of the signal strength and health value

Threshold values which represent a critically degraded signal.

Minimum and average assured data rates

Minimum and average assured latencies

Design features and procedures to maintain availability, continuity, and integrity of the datalink:

RF or other interference

Flight beyond communications range

Antenna masking

Loss of CU functionality

Loss of UA functionality

Atmospheric attenuation

Safety features to mitigate the risk of loss of C2 link:

C2 links redundancy

Automatic triggering of an emergency recovery function

Automatic return to home

Safety features to mitigate the risk of harmful interference.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Radio signal strength and/or health indication to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 18

Communications

Antennas:

Type, model and manufacturer

Locations on the UAS

Communication method:

VHF

GSM network

Satellite

Safety features to mitigate the loss of communication function:

Primary communication means

Secondary / back-up communication means

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Radio signal strength and/or health indication to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 19

Take-off and landing mechanisms

Wheels, skids, rails, launchers, etc.

If various mechanisms can be fitted:

Primary mechanism

Secondary mechanisms

Operational conditions/requirements for each mechanism.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 20

Emergency recovery and safety systems

Mode of operation

Safety features which mitigate the risk of loss of control or situational awareness.

Means to verify normal system operation.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 21

External lighting

Type, model and manufacturer

Locations on the UA

Colour

Operation

Operating modes

Purpose

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 22

Payload

Types

Mass

Interfaces with the UA:

Mechanical interface

Image Sensor:
4/3 CMOS, Effective Pixels: 20 MP

Electrical interface

Data interface

Release mechanism

Any other interface

Procedures to install the payload onto the UA.

Effects of the payload on the UA

Sensors

Safety features to mitigate the risk of the payload affecting the flight of the UA:

Effects on aerodynamics

Effects of electro-magnetic interference.

Effects of electrical power and / or data connection failures on the UAS.

Effects of complete detachment of the payload from the UA (either caused by a failure or through intentional lowering / dropping of the payload).

Effects of partial detachment of the payload from the UA.

Distraction of the remote pilot generated by the payload during flight.

Procedures to verify the attachment points to the UA.

Procedures to verify the UA MTOM and CG location.

Procedures to detect and mitigate any failure of the payload in flight.

Safety provisions with regards to hazards inherent to the payload

Procedures in place for safe handling of the payload.

Means of identifying hazards.

HMI:

Information indicated to the remote pilot.

Alert messages indicated to the remote pilot.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 23

Ground support equipment

UAS launch and recovery systems

Power sources

Transportation equipment

Backup or emergency equipment

Procedures to transport UA, CU, battery/fuel, and other equipment between operation sites and from the loading/off-loading area to the take-off/landing area.

Storage of ground support equipment.

Suitability of the ground support equipment and transportation method with regards to the UAS components’ fragility, sensitivity or inherent hazards.

Ground support equipment standards

Ground support equipment manufacturer's recommendations.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 24

Maintenance

Maintenance manual:

Structure

Maintenance procedures:

Inspections

Overhaul

Repairs

Assurance of repair procedures

Batteries maintenance during storage periods

Origin of each procedure

Maintenance schedules

Procedures to record maintenance that has been carried out.

Storage of maintenance records

Staff qualification and levels of approval.

Procedures to use the manual by the Maintenance staff

Configuration control

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 25

Spare parts procurement

Sources of procurement

Process to confirm the suitability of the part.

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 26

Change Management and modifications to the system

Hardware, software, and firmware version control

Modification standards

Modification records storage

Safety assessment associated with the modification

Any other relevant information

CAP722A Table 27


Safety features of the UAS

Step 1 – Identify the main functions of the UAS.

 

Step 2 – Identify the sub-functions.

 

Step 3 – Consider the ways each function may fail.

 

Step 4 – Identify the failure conditions.

 

Step 5 – Select those failure conditions that may lead to mid-air collision or harm to uninvolved people on the ground. (Identified Hazard)

 

Step 6 – Assurance

 

Step 7 – Describe the consequence of the failure condition.

 

Step 8 – Describe the failure modes. (Unmitigated Failures)

 

Step 9 – Identify the single points of failure.

 

Step 10 – Describe the risk mitigation means.

 

CAP722A Table 28


ANNEX - Manufacturer supplied data forDJI Mavic 3 Classic

Aircraft

Takeoff Weight895 g
DimensionsFolded (without propellers): 221 x 96.3 x 90.3 mm (L x W x H)
Unfolded (without propellers): 347.5 x 283 x 107.7 mm (L x W x H)
Max Ascent Speed8 m/s
Max Descent Speed6 m/s
Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level, no wind)21 m/s
No faster than 19 m/s in EU regions.
Max Takeoff Altitude6000 m
Max Flight Time46 minutes
Measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: flying at a constant speed of 32.4 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version.
Max Hovering Time40 minutes
Measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: hovering in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on environment, actual use, and firmware version.
Max Flight Distance30 km
Max Wind Speed Resistance12 m/s
Max Tilt Angle35 Deg.
Operating Temperature-10 Deg. to 40 Deg. C (14 Deg. to 104 Deg. F)
Global Navigation Satellite SystemGPS + Galileo + BeiDou
Hovering Accuracy RangeVertical:
±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning)

Horizontal:
±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with high-precision positioning system)
Internal Storage8 GB (approx. 7.9GB available space)

Hasselblad Camera

Image Sensor4/3 CMOS, Effective Pixels: 20 MP
LensFOV: 84 Deg.
Format Equivalent: 24 mm
Aperture: f/2.8-f/11
Focus: 1 m to ∞
ISO RangeVideo:
Normal, Slow-motion:
100-6400 (normal color)
400-1600 (D-Log)
100-1600 (HLG)
Night Mode:
800-12800 (normal color)

Photo:
100-6400
Shutter SpeedElectronic Shutter: 8-1/8000 s
Max Image Size5280 x 3956
Still Photography ModesSingle Shot: 20 MP
Burst Shooting: 20 MP, 3/5/7 frames
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 20 MP, 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV step
Timed: 20 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Photo FormatJPEG/DNG (RAW)
Video ResolutionH.264/H.265
5.1K: 5120 x 2700@24/25/30/48/50 fps
DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120* fps
4K: 3840 x 2160@24/25/30/48/50/60/120* fps
FHD: 1920 x 1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/120*/200* fps
* Recording frame rates. The corresponding video plays as slow-motion video.
Video FormatMP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
Max Video BitrateH.264/H.265: 200 Mbps
Supported File SystemexFAT
Color ModeNormal/HLG/D-Log
Digital Zoom3 x

Gimbal

Stabilization3-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt, roll, pan)
Mechanical RangeTilt: -135 Deg. to 100 Deg.
Roll: -45 Deg. to 45 Deg.
Pan: -27 Deg. to 27 Deg.
Controllable RangeTilt: -90 Deg. to 35 Deg.
Pan: -5 Deg. to 5 Deg.
Max Control Speed (tilt)100 Deg./s
Angular Vibration Range±0.007 Deg.

Sensing

Sensing TypeOmnidirectional binocular vision system, supplemented with an infrared sensor at the bottom of the aircraft
ForwardMeasurement Range:
0.5-20 m
Detection Range:
0.5-200 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 15 m/s
FOV:
Horizontal 90 Deg., Vertical 103 Deg.
BackwardMeasurement Range:
0.5-16 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 12 m/s
FOV:
Horizontal 90 Deg., Vertical 103 Deg.
LateralMeasurement Range:
0.5-25 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 15 m/s
FOV:
Horizontal 90 Deg., Vertical 85 Deg.
UpwardMeasurement Range:
0.2-10 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 6 m/s
FOV:
Front and Back 100 Deg., Left and Right 90 Deg.
DownwardMeasurement Range:
0.3-18 m
Effective Sensing Speed:
Flight Speed <= 6 m/s
FOV:
Front and Back 130 Deg., Left and Right 160 Deg.
Operating EnvironmentForward, Backward, Left, Right, and Upward:
surfaces with discernible patterns and adequate lighting (lux >15)
Downward:
surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity >20% (e.g. walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux >15)

Video Transmission

Video Transmission SystemO3+
Live View QualityRemote Controller:
1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
Operating Frequency2.400-2.4835 GHz
5.725-5.850 GHz
Transmission Power (EIRP)2.400-2.4835 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)

5.725-5.850 GHz:
< 33 dBm (FCC)
< 30 dBm (SRRC)
< 14 dBm (CE)
Max Transmission Distance (free of interference)Strong Interference: urban landscape, approx. 1.5-3 km
Medium Interference: suburban landscape, approx. 3-9 km
Low Interference: suburb/seaside, approx. 9-15 km
Data tested under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual flight distance.
Max Download SpeedO3+:
5.5 MB/s (with DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller)
15 MB/s (with DJI RC Pro)
5.5 MB/s (with DJI RC)

Wi-Fi 6: 80 MB/s*
* Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, with footage saved to the internal storage. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions.
Lowest Latency130 ms (with DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller)
120 ms (with DJI RC Pro)
130 ms (with DJI RC)
Depending on the actual environment and mobile device.
Antennas4 antennas, 2T4R

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Weight335.5 g
Nominal Voltage15.4 V
Charging Voltage Limit17.6 V
TypeLi-ion 4S
Energy77 Wh
Charging Temperature5 Deg. to 40 Deg. C (41 Deg. to 104 Deg. F)
Charging TimeApprox. 96 minutes
Use the included data cable of the DJI 65W Portable Charger.

Charger

Input100-240 V (AC), 47-63 Hz, 2 A
OutputUSB-C:
5 V, 5 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 4.3 A
20 V, 3.25 A
5-20 V, 3.25 A

USB-A:
5 V, 2 A
Rated Power65 W

Battery Charging Hub

InputUSB-C: 5-20 V, max 5 A
OutputBattery Port: 12-17.6 V, max. 5 A
Rated PowerDJI Mavic 3 Battery Charging Hub: 65 W
DJI Mavic 3 Battery Charging Hub (100W): 100 W
Charging TypeThree batteries charged in sequence
CompatibilityDJI Mavic 3 Intelligent Flight Battery

Car Charger

InputCar Power Input:
12.7-16 V, 6.5 A, rated voltage 14 V (DC)
OutputUSB-C:
5 V, 5 A
9 V, 5 A
12 V, 5 A
15 V, 4.3 A
20 V, 3.25 A
5-20 V, 3.25 A

USB-A:
5 V, 2 A
Rated Power65 W
Charging Temperature5 Deg. to 40 Deg. C (41 Deg. to 104 Deg. F)

Storage

Recommended microSD CardsLexar 1066x 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Lexar 1066x 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC
SanDisk High Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC
SanDisk High Endurance 128GB V30 microSDXC
SanDisk High Endurance 256GB V30 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Samsung EVO Plus 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Samsung PRO Plus 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Samsung PRO Plus 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC

Remote Controller

Max Operating TimeDJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
Without charging any mobile device: 6 hours
When charging a mobile device: 4 hours
Max Supported Mobile Device SizeDJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
180 x 86 x 10 mm (L x W x H)
Operating TemperatureDJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
-10 Deg. to 40 Deg. C (14 Deg. to 104 Deg. F)
Transmitter Power (EIRP)DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
2.400-2.4835 GHz:
< 26 dBm (FCC)
< 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)

5.725-5.850 GHz:
< 26 dBm (FCC)
< 23 dBm (SRRC)
< 14 dBm (CE)

Data source: https://www.dji.com/mavic-3-classic/specs

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