FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333. 

Certificate of Waiver or Authorization requested:

Xologies Incorporated is a technology company specializing in industrial applications. 

We provide ongoing maintenance and future development service to keep mining and energy 

companies up to date for today's demanding environments. In addition to plant wide statistical 

analysis and real plant floor data logging, we have implemented stockpile management and site 

inspection to our line of business. With an R/C background, the UAS provided an opportunity 

to blend hobby with work and the industry is asking for more cost effective ways to provide this 

information. 

In the past we have worked with the industry to monitor and provide accurate counts of 

raw product to finished product. This is something that coal and aggregate companies need to 

better provide the ever more demanding market. We have researched many models and 

operation standards. Our current use of UAS (DJI Phantom II Vision Plus) has been very 

successful as the DJI UAS provides built in safety features that prove to be superior to most 

other tested UAS. Stockpile management is the main focus at this time, but many customers 

have requested a visual check of the outsides of structures around the plant. And geographical 

and topographical imaging. With the high resolution camera and imaging software, Xologies

Incorporated is able to provide 3d imaging with elevations and distances of most areas. The 

applications for the use of a UAS in the industries we currently work seems limitless. The 

stockpile management is more of an autonomous flight pattern that is predefined based on the 

area of interest. All of the additional flights on these industrial sites would be to record 

video/images of any irregularities in building construction that may require maintenance. This 

includes but is not limited to silo inspection, beltline inspection, pipeline inspection, pond 

inspection, refuse inspection, stockpile management, building inspection. These images would 

then be provided to maintenance and management with highlighted areas of concern. 

Currently all operations fall under 200’ and Xologies Incorporated only uses tested UAS 

designs from known manufactures with a track record of safe operations. All UAS are under 

the 55lb limit and daytime line of sight is always maintained. Since our operational use is 

business, we do not fly the UAS from dusk to dawn. All locations are pre-checked for safe 

operational distances from any and all NAS associated locations.

Please see existing procedure for flight operation listed below. Thank you for 

consideration in this matter and I hope to hear back soon so operations can move forward.

Jeremy Perando – President Xologies Incorporated

__________________________________Date: 4/05/2015

P.O. Box 102 

Accident MD, 

21520

Xologies Incorporated

Petitions for Exemption Filed under Section 333

Business Service Provider 

Certified

Docket number 

FAA-2015-0150 304-612-3788 MD,WV,PA,KY

WV05192
The normal operations consists of the following:

• Verify all local regulations for daily flight plan location.

o Predefined autonomous flight path and location 

 Define size of imagery. (200m X 150m) average.

 Define number of images captured.

 Define flight height. (50m)

• Verify there is no adverse weather.

• Clear area of people and animals.

• Walk pre-defined flight path to identify any obstructions and their location.

o Redefine autonomous flight path if required.

• Visual check of UAS batteries for full charge and signs of battery damage.

• Visual inspection of propeller, gimbal, camera, and remote controller.

• Verify SD card is available for current images required.

• Verify all devices have full charge and is functioning as expected.

• Turn on all devices and connect WiFi for in flight video.

• Calibrate UAS compass prior to any flight.

o This is performed with a range of 360 degree motions.

o The UAS will flash its LED indicators to display successful calibration.

• Set the UAS on flat predefined surface with at least 15’ open radius to compensate for 

“return to home” GPS accuracy with the camera facing away from operator.

• Verify communication with UAS and that the UAS has acquired GPS location from at 

least 6 satellites. The UAS will record the “Home” position and the LED indicators will 

flash to let operator know “Home” has been set.

• Start the UAS propellers to inspect for any imbalance or irregular operation.

• Slowly lift UAS 10-15’ in air and inspect UAS for stability.

o Verify all controller operation for heading and altitude.

o If required by flight path walk through, verify any noted obstructions that may 

interfere with the UAS. At a controlled low altitude fly within range of any 

interference and recheck all controls and stability.

o Discontinue flight if any of the above fails to meet safe operation guidelines.

• Land UAS and prepare for autonomous mode.

• Initiate pre-defined autonomous flight path.

o After UAS has found its autonomous heading and starts towards point 1, switch 

from autonomous to manual on the controller and verify control of the UAS.

o Cancel operation if manual control is unresponsive.

o Continue autonomous flight path if UAS responds in manual mode.

• Keeping line of sight with UAS at all times and being prepared to manually override the 

autonomous mode will ensure a safe and beneficial flight for all involved.

• If autonomous mode is completed the UAS will return Home. At this time, switch the 

UAS to manual mode and safely land the UAS at the home location.

• Download images and inspect UAS for any signs of damage. Verify battery life and 

recharge all batteries. Perform pre-flight after every power down/up.