SWFL Droning Exemption Request August 17 th , 2015

Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to file for a Section 333 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)

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Tucker Weiss of SWFL Droning 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

Tucker Weiss of SWFL Droning to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for real estate photography/videography, special events

, and landscape over certain areas of the United States

. I am filing for this exemption to request that Tucker Weiss of SWFL Droning, a longtime owner of an unm anned aircraft system (UAS) be given exemption from the above regulations, so that SWFL Droning can operate a UAS commercially in airspace regulated by the FAA.

This section 333 exemption would grant me operational use of my Drone, or UAS, for commercial ae rial videogr aphy and aerial photography of local events, real estate, and certain areas of South West Florida.

SWFL Droning owns an Iris + by 3D Robotics , a quad copter that has a total weight of 2 lbs. 4 ounces , with Go Pro attached

, and a manufacturer

recommended flight time of 16 minutes. We fly at a measly 5.5 minutes making sure that drone is surely able to land safely. The maximum speed

of the Iris + is 20 mph, and the battery life being able to go to 20 minutes. The Iris + is built with ground support technology that allows it to fly using GPS lock for stability, tracking, and a safe return to home fea ture that makes sure there is a safe landing if drone runs low on battery or loses signal of remote

. All flights start with a pre

- flight safety check which

consists of checking that :SWFL Droning Exemption Request August 17 th , 2015

 Transmitter firmware is up to date

 Drone firmware is up to date

 Inspection of obvious defects in UAS

 B attery p ower check

 P ropellers tight and / or locked

 SD card is firmly in Go Pro

 Controller brightness set to high

 Antennae is fully up

 Transmitter turned on

 Drone powered on

 GPS lock calibrated

 Maximum flight height adjusted to are a

 Drone is in safe launch and recover area

 Area clear of people

I have logged 62 hours of experience with the Iris+, and I believe that

the Iris+ is far more superior to any other drone in flight and safety

regu lations. The Iris+ is super lightweight and is much safer in the sky for photos and videos than other commercial options. Flight checks also

include:

 The warning of bystanders before takeoff

 H overing close fo r 10

- 20 seconds to look and listen for defects

in drone

 C onfirmation of controller functionality

 Device to monitor battery power is on hand

 Device to Drone signal strength is adequate

I, Tucker Weiss of SWFL Droning, will firmly abide by the following additional operating requirements under this exemption , which ensures a high level of detailed safety during Drone, or UAS, flight. I will follow the guidelines of 14 C.F.R 61.51 (b) and the guidelines listed below.

- Operate UAS far below 200 feet and within a 600 feet radiu s of the
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- All flights will be accompanied by a 2

- 3 man crew: an Operator who will maintain visual line of sight, and a d irector who will monitor flight time, battery life, and other important flight details such as height and distance.

- Obtain permission from the owner of any vehicles or property when flight be within 500 feet of specified asset.

- Operate UAS far under the recommended flight time to ensure battery life.

- Operate only du ring daylight hours so that sight of UAS cannot be

obstructed

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- Utilize the UAS GPS Lock to ensure safe return home feature, GPS position of drone, and height/distance of drone from

controller.

- H ave procedur es in place to abort flights in the event any safety gets breached.

- Never to operate drone within 5 miles of an airport.

- Also a lways to conduct extensive preflight inspecti ons for safety

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I requested to be exempt from § § 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409(a) (1) & (a) (2), and 91.417(a) & (b) since the maintenance inspections only apply to an aircraft with a n airworthiness certificate. Although a pre

- flight safety inspection will always be used as listed

above.

I also requested to be ex empt from § 91.7 (a) since there are no

certificates usable for a UAS operation. This re gulation could not be applicable

. Another inapplicable regulation would be § 91.121 Altimeter settings since the Iris+ uses GPS lock with a barometric

sensor to ensure lock. I als o requested to be exempt from § 91.151 (a) Fuel Requirements , since the Drone is 100% battery powered and will be landed at first sign of low battery ensuring safety.SWFL Droning Exemption Request August 17 th , 2015

Personal Interest:

Aerial photography and videography using unmanned aircrafts is a fairly new technolo gy that I would like to bring to South West Florida. I would like to bring SWFL the fairly new technology , while also bringing a good name to UAS flight.

Unlike old methods of gaining aerial fo otage such as large helicopters and small aircraft, UAS flight provides an easy way to get amazing footage while posing a very minimal threat to the public given the small form factor

of the 2 lbs. 4 ounces aircraft.

Not only am I inspired to bring b eautiful footage to my clients, but I realize the proper safety regulations in place to ensure public safety.

Summary:

Tucker Weiss of SWFL Droning 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

Tucker Weiss of SWFL Droning to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for real estate photography/videography, special events

, and landscape over certain areas of the United States

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Tucker Weiss of SWFL Droning 14651 Indigo Lakes Circle Naples, FL 34119
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T wei4 252@gmail.com