UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. ______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

GENEVASIX4, LLC , d / b / a TERRESTAERIAL IMAGING SERVICES , A REGISTERED CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF COLORADO,
HERINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “TERRESTAERIAL”

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 3
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

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Submitted on June 8, 2015 GENEVASIX4, LLC dba, TERRESTAERIAL IMAGING

SERVICES
5211 South Race Street
Greenwood Vi llage, CO , 80121 Telephone: 303.859.7232

### 2 TABLE OFCONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF ABREVIATIONS 3

SUMMARY 4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER 4

BACKGROUND 4

BASIS FOR PETITION 5

Name and Address of GENEVASIX4, LLC, DBA TERRESTAERIAL IMAGING
SERVICES Petitioners 6

The Extent Of Relief TERRESTAERIAL Seeks And The Reason TERRESTAERIAL Seeks The Relief. 11

The Reasons Why Granting TERRESTAERIAL Request Would Be In The Public Interest 13

Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support
TERRESTAERIAL ’s Request. 27

CONCLUSION Error! Bookmark not defined.

### 3 GLOSSARY OF ABREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorizations

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot in Command

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

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

### 4 SUMMARY

GENEVASIX4, LLC, DBA TERRESTAERIAL IMAGING SERVICES

, a registered corporation in the state of Colorado, hereinafter referred to as TERRESTAERIAL

, seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit TERRESTAERIAL to operate Unmanned Aircraft System s (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape and other lawful sites over certain areas of the
United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

TERRESTAERIAL provides their clients with expertise and knowledge in advanced technologies and solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and effectiveness. The objective of TERRESTAERIAL is to provide high quality aerial imaging for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting:

• Construction sites before and after

• Appraisals

• Real

- estate marketing

• Motion Picture Site Scouting and Filming

• Aerial acquisitions used for inspections of public and private
structures and land

• Search and Rescue operations

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: 2 (two) DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1 UASs

TERRESTAERIAL seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire
within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone

### 5 systems. The DJI Phantom 3 has a gross weight less than 10 pounds, a diagonal length of 23 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 36 knots. The DJI Phantom 3 UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer ba ttery powered electric motors.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAs that will be operated by TERRESTAERIAL will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification an d Registration Marking.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, TERRESTAERIAL , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1 UASs in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 9 1.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the
unmanned aircraft and its operation, TERRESTAERIAL operation of DJI Phantom 3 UASs meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, TERRESTAERIAL requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2) , and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

TERRESTAERIAL submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. TERRESTAERIAL will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, TERRESTAERIAL will
document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UASs.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: P ilot in command , is requested by TERRESTAERIAL to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hou r and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the
DJI Phantom 3 UASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and

### 6 emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles
and struct ures.

TERRESTAERIAL seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness

, because the DJI Phantom 3 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, TERRESTAERIAL will ensure that the DJI
Phantom 3 UASs are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and
DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual), and that the a ircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

TERRESTAERIAL also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121,
entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 3 UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 UAs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude info rmation, combined with TERRESTAERIAL ’s operation of the
DJI Phantom 3 UASs within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, TERRESTAERIAL seeks an exemption from the requirem ents of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. TERRESTAERIAL submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual fl ight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 17.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at
least 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 1 1.81, TERRESTAERIAL provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name and Address of TERRESTAERIAL Owners/Operators

.

Patrick J. von Tscharner
5211 South Race Street Greenwood Village, CO, 80121

303.859.7232 patvont@gmail.com

B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption

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### 7 1. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command

, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:

(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as
PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A priva te pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

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(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for

compens ation or hire.

2. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airwor thy
condition.

3. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of

Section 91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

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(1) Below 18,000 feet mean sea level ( MSL ) , to

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### 8 (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the
route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft;

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equip ped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

, subsection (b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

5. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

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(a) Shall have that aircraft in spected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter.

6. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The R equirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following:

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

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### 9 (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter.

7. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsecti on (a), states the following:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

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(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b).

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and
alteration and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must includ e

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(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and

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

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.

### 10 (2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified
time basis.

(iv) The c urrent inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are
maintained.

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and s afety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.

(vi) Copies of the forms pre scribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

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

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be
retai ned and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is
sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for retu rn to service.

### 11 C. The Extent Of Relief TERRESTAERIAL Seeks And The Reason
TERRESTAERIAL Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief TERRESTAERIAL Seeks And The Reason
TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot
in command , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medica l certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire.

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a priva te pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensatio n or hire.

As set forth more fully below, TERRESTAERIAL submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels,
vehicles and struc tures.

Further, TERRESTAERIAL submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to

TERRESTAERIAL ’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for
compensat ion or hire.

2. Extent Of Relief TERRESTAERIAL Seeks And The Reason
TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent required to allow TERRESTAERIAL to determ ine that the DJI Phantom 3 UASs are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the TERRESTAERIAL Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instructio n Manual).

TERRESTAERIAL seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, TERRESTAERIAL will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UASs are in airworthy

### 12 condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and
limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief TERRESTAERIAL Seeks And The Reason

TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any
altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), TERRESTAERIAL seeks the requested relief because the
DJI Phantom 3 UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the
lo cal barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight.

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated
below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since
the DJI Phantom 3 UAs are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be establi shed prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display
of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief TERRESTAERIAL Seeks And The Reason

TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visu al flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 17.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. TERRESTAERIAL seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from S ection 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAs will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that TERRESTAERIAL proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significan tly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, the
DJI Phantom 3 operating documents, and TERRESTAERIAL ’s proposed operating

### 13 limitations, ensure that TERRESTAERIAL will safely operate the battery powered DJI
Phantom 3 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 17.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly

a fter that for at least 4.5 minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief TERRESTAERIAL Seeks And The Reason
TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, TERRESTAERIAL requests relief from
these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 UASs do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phan tom 3 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, TERRESTAERIAL will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, tec hniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the TERRESTAERIAL Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, TERRESTAERIAL will
document and maintain all maintenance record s for the DJI Phantom 3 UASs.

D. The Reasons Why Granting TERRESTAERIAL Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing TERRESTAERIAL to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of

TERRESTAERIAL ’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From De creased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowin g the use of a DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

### 14 Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Phantom 3 UAs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial v ideo and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom
3 UASs.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and s till photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 3 UASs produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircra ft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 3 UAs, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Phantom 3 UASs to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usua lly associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 UAs (weighing less than 10 pounds and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of appr oximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI

Phantom 3 UASs Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation
of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs will allow United States based companies, like

TERRESTAERIAL , to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UASs is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides

### 15 such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, companies such as TERRESTAERIAL , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. compa nies, through commercial use of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, TERRESTAERIAL ’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 3 UASs will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the TERRESTAERIAL Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual) which requires
property owne r involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption

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1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 UAs Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, TERRESTAERIAL ’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and

set s forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

(a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before complet ion of the plan

### 16 and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a mi nimum

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(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the na tional airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the ope ration of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secret ary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, TERRESTAERIAL submits that the DJI Phantom 3 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the
characteristics of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UASs Demonstrate Its Safe

Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 3 UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UASs.

The technic al specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs are set forth by the DJI Phantom 3 User Manuals, attached hereto as Appendix A and B.

ii. The DJI Phantom 3 UASs Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational Are a.

### 17 The DJI Phantom 3 UASs may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs is provided in the DJI Phantom User Manuals, attached hereto as Appendix A a nd B.

iii. The DJI Phantom 3 UASs Are Designed For Automatic Return To
Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 UAs will remain stationary, in flight, for 3
seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 3 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position
and shutdown.

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs is provided in
the DJI Phantom User Manuals, attached hereto as Appendix A and B

iv. The DJI Phantom 3 GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 GCS and flight control software is provided in the DJI Phantom User Manuals, attached hereto as Appendix A and B

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 UASs Are Limited To The Line Of Sight
Of A Certif icated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

TERRESTAERIAL operators operating under this exemption will be the only operators to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist him during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 UASs Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, TERRESTAERIAL proposes to commercially operate DJI
Phant om 3 UASs for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the followi ng aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this
grant.

### 18 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 35 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL) unless otherwise permitted by lawful authorities

.

5. The UAs must 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 a ny device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.

6. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS ca pability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times.

7. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instr uments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemptio n and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. Th e operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents i f it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemp tion. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition

### 19 for safe flight. If t he 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. The Ground Control
Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents.

13. The operato r must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the op erating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service.

15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies disc overed between inspections.

17. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate a UAS unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operate d under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a
manner consistent with 14 C.F.R.

§ 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all pers ons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in

### 20 accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

18. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual fligh t rules (SVFR)
are not authorized.

19. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as
denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

20. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally fro m a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

21. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre

determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in
accordance with the operating documents.

22. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

23. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast
weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

24. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

25. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be availabl e to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official
upon request.

26. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

27. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC fro m any moving device or vehicle unless

### 21 permitted by lawful authorities.

28. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipat ing persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the even t of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately an d/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determi ned that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

29. All operations shall be conducted over private or contro lled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be
conducted.

30. Any incident, accident, or flight o peration that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

TERRESTAERIAL submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI
Phantom 3 UASs unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirem ents, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

### 22 Considering TERRESTAERIAL ’s proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations
set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the ai rmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS,

TERRESTAERIAL submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for

TERRE STAERIAL ’s specific proposed flight operations.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

TERRESTAERIAL will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum fl ight

- hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency m aneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during TERRESTAERIAL ’s proposed operations. The Ad ministrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for th e purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a

mu lti

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the F AA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of
multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS
rotorcraft time. In additi on to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs

### 23 and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build profic iency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficien cy, and experience

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate
distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Accordingly, TERRESTAERIAL will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Re asons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every flight, TERRESTAERIAL will ensure that the DJI Phan tom 3 or DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents
and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. Re asons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the
altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 UAs will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information,
combined with TERRESTAERIAL ’s operati on of the DJI Phantom 3 UAs within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiat ion point is automatically established by the UASs at ground level.

### 24 The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063 , 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemptio n would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UASs; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed
f light operations. Accordingly, TERRESTAERIAL will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAs during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 17.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 3 UASs provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAs experien ces low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 20 % remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI
Phantom Vision+ UASs will descend and land automatically

.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned a ircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respec ts, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requi rements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

In seeking this exemption, TERRESTAERIAL submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because

### 25 TERRESTAERIAL will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs us ing the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the TERRESTAERIAL Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, TERRESTAERIAL
will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UASs.

Since the DJI Phantom 3 UASs will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents,

TERRESTAERIAL will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections

91 .405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 1.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manuals are attached hereto as Appendix A and B.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because TERRESTAERIAL will use trained technicians to perform mainte nance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91. 417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409(a) (1) & (a) (2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are
considered.

In consideration of TERRESTAERIAL ’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, TERRESTAERIAL submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exempt ion from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1) and (a) (2), 91.409(a) (2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Mo dernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, TERRESTAERIAL requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2),

### 26 and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R.

Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchap ter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto f or the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that esta blished in the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for TERRESTAERIAL’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom

3 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91 .407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

• A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The
Rules From Which TERRESTAERIAL Seeks Exemption :

TERRESTAERIAL seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption TERRESTAERIAL Seeks:

This exemption will permit TERRESTAERIAL to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over

### 27 certain areas of the United States.

• Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Availab le To Support

TERRESTAERIAL ’s Request.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, TERRESTAERIAL ’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth
above.

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a
hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail above, TERRESTAERIAL will operate the DJI Phantom 3 UASs safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to nationa security.