U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590

August 9, 2015,

Re: Petition of SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC for Exemption Pursuant to Section 333

of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

Dear Sir and/or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ("Reform 

Act") and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC, hereby applies for an exemption 

from Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") identified below, to allow commercial 

operations of small unmanned aerial systems ("sUASs").

This exemption is made based on the information in this petition, as well as the 

accompanying sUAS’s Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual as a separate attachment. 

 For your convenience, the petition is organized as follows:

I. Description of Petitioner

II. Relevant Statutory Authority

III. Qualifications for Approval under Section 333 of the Reform Act

IV. Description of Proposed Operations

V. Regulations From Which Exemption is Requested

a. 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H-Airworthiness Certificates and 14 C.F.R.

§ 91.203

b. 14 C.F.R. Part 27 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category

Rotorcraft

c. 14 C.F.R. § § 91.9(c), 45.23(b) and 45.27(a): Aircraft Marking and

Identification Requirements

d. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft and

14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and

Registration

e. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness F. 14 C.F.R. § 91.103: 

Preflight Action

f. 14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a): Flight Instruction

g. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes 

h. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings

i. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 
j. 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) and (b):

Maintenance Inspections 

VI. Drug and Alcohol Program 

 VII. Public Interest

VIII. Privacy

IX. Risk Mitigation

X. Federal Registry Summary

XI. Conclusion

I. DESCRIPTION OF PETITIONER

SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC is a privately held company with 20 years of experience in 

videography/photography. The objective of SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC’s aerial video and

photography operations is to be able to provide high quality, low cost imaging for a 

variety of commercial and public uses, specifically:

- Aerial Surveying

- Event Photography/Video

- Crop Inspection

- Real Estate Photography/Video

- Residential/Commercial Roof Inspections/Flare Stack Inspections

- Aerial Photography/Video

- Construction Site Inspections & Monitoring

- Mining Operations Inspections & Monitoring

- Oil Field Location Inspections & Monitoring

- Search & Rescue Operations

SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC is seeking exemption to operate the Yuneec Q500+

system for compensation or hire within the NAS.

II. RELEVANT STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This petition for exemption is submitted in accordance with the Section 333(a) through (c)

of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Congress has directed the FAA "to

safely accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the National 

Airspace System." Pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act, the FAA Administrator is 

to permit unmanned aircraft systems to operate in the National Airspace System 

("NAS") where it is safe to do so based on the following considerations:
• The UAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability;

• Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and

• Operation of the UAS within the visual line of sight of the operator.

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Additionally, the FAA Administrator has general authority to grant exemptions from its 

safety regulations and minimum standards when the Administrator decides a requested 

exemption is in the public interest. See 49 U.S.C. § 44701(±) (permitting exemptions 

from §§ 44701(a), (b) and§§ 44702-44716, et seq.).

Reasons why the exemption would benefit the public as a whole:

Granting the present petition will further public interest by allowing SkeyeCatcher 

Media, LLC to safely, economically and efficiently perform aerial video and

photography of the various public and commercial uses listed earlier in this petition in

Montana and surrounding states.

Additionally, under our proposed operation of the Yuneec Q500+ UAS the above

benefits will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

Finally, allowing SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC to operate such a unit will assure that new 

revenue streams can be opened, companies can remain competitive and contribute to 

the growth of the U.S. economy.

Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety:

The Yuneec Q500+ is battery powered and will serve as a safe, efficient and

economical alternative to manned aircraft that are traditionally utilized to obtain aerial 

imagery.

Because the unit is battery powered, there will be a reduction in air and noise pollution. 

Due to the size and weight of the Yuneec Q500+, there is less potential for collateral

damage to person or property on the ground and in the air.

The Yuneec Q500+ does not require an airport to take off or land and this will result

in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control.

III. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPROVAL UNDER SECTION 333 OF THE REFORM 

ACT

The proposed operations in this petition for exemption qualify for expedited approval 

under Section 333 of the Reform Act. Each of the statutory criteria and other relevant 

factors are satisfied.

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Id. at § 333(b)(1).
The proposed operations would permit the use of small and relatively inexpensive sUASs

under controlled conditions in airspace that is: (1) limited; (2) predetermined; (3) 

controlled as to access; and that (4) provides an increased level of safety beyond that 

existing when fixed or rotor wing aircraft are used to accomplish the same purpose.

Given the small size of the sUASs involved and the restricted environment within which 

they will operate, this petition exemption falls within the zone of safety, i.e., an 

equivalent level of safety, in which Congress desired the FAA to permit commercial 

sUAS operations by exemption pending completion of formal rulemaking. Also, due to 

the size of the sUASs and the restricted area in which the sUASs will operate, approval

of the application presents no national security issue.

Considering the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained 

in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended, the equivalent level of safety surrounding the 

proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, the grant of the requested

exemptions is also in the public interest.

Accordingly, Petitioner respectfully requests the FAA grant the requested exemption 

without delay.

IV. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OPERATIONS 

Scope of Operations:

SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC intends to utilize the Yuneec Q500+ system as a means of 

attaining aerial video and photographs for commercial purposes. This unit was selected 

mainly because of its advanced state of the art safety features such as: GPS Signal/Lock, 

Altitude/Position Hold Stabilization, Smart mode, Angle mode, Follow Me and Return to 

Home modes. Another key feature is from page 22 of the Manufacturer’s Instruction 

Manual, “with a suitable GPS signal/lock it will not be possible to start the motors, takeoff 

or fly TYPHOON in the ‘No-Fly Zones’ within a 4 mile (6.4 kilometer) radius of most major 

airports.

All imagery will be attained only during daylight hours, and the unit will only be flown in 

visual line of sight by the pilot in command. Maximum altitudes are expected to not go 

above 200 feet AGL at most times and never above 400 feet AGL. Speeds will not exceed

13 knots or 15 mph.

V. REGULATIONS FROM WHICH EXEMPTION IS REQUESTED

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. 

This statutory authority, by its terms, includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is 

defined under§ 40101 of the Act, including sUASs, from its safety regulations and 

minimum standards when the Administrator decides a requested exemption is in the 

public interest.

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2 See 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f) (authorizing the grant of exemptions from requirements of regulations prescribed pursuant to Sections

44701(a) and (b) and Sections 44702- 44716)
Petitioner seeks an exemption from several interrelated provisions of 14 C.F.R. Parts

21, 45 and 91 for purposes of conducting the requested operations using a UAS. Listed 

below are (1) the specific sections of 14 C.F .R. for which exemption is sought, and (2) 

the operating procedures and safeguards that Petitioner has established which will 

ensure a level of safety better than or equal to the rules from which exemption is 

sought.

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A. 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H- Airworthiness Certificates and 14 C.F.R. §

91.203(a)(1)

Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, which establishes the 

procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by 14

C.F .R. § 91.203(a)(1). The Federal Aviation Act and Section 333 of the Reform Act 

both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness 

certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and 

proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS.

All UAS operated by SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC will meet the requirements of a small UAS, 

i.e., have a gross take-off weight of less than 55 pounds. Given the size and limited 

operating area associated with the UAS operations, an exemption from Part 21, Subpart 

H, meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section

333 of the Reform Act.

In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the sUAS operated without 

an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions

proposed, will be at least as safe as, or safer than, a conventional aircraft operating with 

an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions of the proposed sUAS 

operations.

Equivalent Level of Safety The sUAS to be operated hereunder weigh much less

than 55 pounds with payload, carry neither a pilot nor passenger, carry no explosive

materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operate exclusively within a secured and sterile

area.

3 See 14 C.F .R. § 11.81 (e), which requires a petition for exemption to include: 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 

you seek exemption.
Unlike other civil aircraft, the proposed operations will be controlled and monitored by the 

operator, as well as a visual observer.

These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection 

with existing inspection operations, provide a greater degree of safety to the Petitioner's 

employees, members of the public, and property owners than conventional operations 

conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. 

Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to 

national security posed by the sUAS, due to its size, speed of operation, lack of 

explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external 

load.

B. 14 C.F.R. Part 27 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft

14 C.F.R. Part 27 sets forth the procedural requirements for airworthiness certification 

of normal category rotorcraft. To the extent the Petitioner's sUAS would otherwise 

require certification under Part 27, Petitioner seeks an exemption from Part 27's 

airworthiness standards for the same reasons identified in the exemption request from

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

C. 14 C.F.R. § § 91.9(c), 45.23(b) and 45.27(a): Aircraft Marking and Identification

Requirements

Petitioner seeks an exemption from the aircraft marking and identification requirements 

contained in 14 C.F.R. § § 91.9(c), 45.23(b) and 45.27(a).

 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(c), Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Marking and Placard 

requirements, provides that:

No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft unless that aircraft 

is identified in accordance with Part 45 of this chapter.

 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b), Markings of the Aircraft, states:

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration 

number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or 

experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also 

display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot 

station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the 
words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport, "experimental," or "provisional," 

as applicable.

 14 C.F.R. § 45.27(a), Rotorcraft, states:

Each operator of a rotorcraft must display on that rotorcraft horizontally on 

both surfaces of the cabin, fuselage, boom, or tail the marks required by §

45.23.

Exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b) is warranted because the sUAS has no entrance 

to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. 

Moreover, given the size of the sUAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word 

"Experimental" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with 14 C.F.R. § 45.29(f).

Given the nature of the specific relief sought by this exemption request, Petitioner 

requires relief from the associated marking and identification requirements of§ 45.27(a) 

and § 91.9(c), which would require compliance with§ 45.23(b).

Equivalent Level of Safety

The equivalent level of safety for exemptions to the aircraft marking and identification 

requirements of§§ 91.9(c), 45.23(b) and 45.27(a) will be provided by having the sUAS 

marked on its fuselage as required by § 45.29(f).

The FAA has previously issued the following exemptions to the aircraft marking 

requirements of§ 45.23(b): Exemption Nos. 10700, 10167 and 10167A.

D. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft and 14 C.F.R. §

91.203(a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2):

(b) No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft

(2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by§ 21.5 of 

this chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane 

or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings and placards, 

or any combination thereof.

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a) and (b):

(a) Except as provided in§ 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it 

has within it the following:
(1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate...

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate 

required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued 

under § 91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to 

passengers or crew.

SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC does not request an exemption from this section but instead 

notifies the FAA that, in accordance with FAA Office of Chief Counsel's Opinion dated 

August 8, 2014, the UAS flight manual, registration certificate and other documentation 

will be kept at the control station with the PIC during flight. The Chief Counsel's Office 

has held that for all UAS operations, this alternate method constitutes full compliance 

with the regulations.

E. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.P.R. § 91.7(a), which requires that a civil aircraft

be in airworthy condition to be operated. Inasmuch there will be no airworthiness 

certificate issued for the sUAS, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory 

standard will exist for determining airworthiness.

Equivalent Level of Safety

The s UAS will be fully maintained and operated in accordance with all specifications 

and requirements identified by the manufacturer. SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC will only

operate sUASs that have a proven track record of reliability and safety. Further, given 

that no sUAS will be operated by SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC with a weight of over

55 pounds, and no UAS will be flown unless it has been maintained and prepared for

flight in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements, an equivalent level of safety

will be provided.

The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607,

8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.

F. 14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action

Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.P.R.§ 91.103, which requires a PIC to become 

familiar with specific information before each flight, including information contained in

the FAA-approved Flight Manual on board the aircraft. While the PIC will be familiar with 

all information necessary to safely conduct the flight, an exemption is requested to the 

extent that an FAA -approved Flight manual is required.
Equivalent Level of Safety

An equivalent level of safety will be provided by following the flight manual provided by

the manufacturer. The PIC will take all required preflight actions – they include preflight 

checklist, reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distance,

and aircraft performance data - before initiation of flight. The Aircraft Operations Manual

and manufacturer's flight manual will be kept at the ground station with the operator at all

times.

G. 14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a): Flight Instruction

Petitioner seeks an exemption from 14 C.P.R. § 91.109(a), which provides that "no 

person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for 

flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls." sUASs and 

remotely piloted aircraft, by their design, do not have functional dual controls. Instead, 

flight control is accomplished through the use of a box that communicates with the 

aircraft via radio communications.

Equivalent Level of Safety

Given the size and speed of the sUAS, an equivalent level of safety can still be 

achieved without dual controls because no pilot or passengers are aboard the sUAS, 

and all persons will be a safe distance away in the event that the sUAS experiences any 

difficulties during flight instruction.

The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual 

controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. 

Exemptions include: Nos. 5778K and 9862A.

H. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes

Petitioner requests an exemption from the minimum safe altitude requirements of 14

C.F .R. § 91.119. Section 91.119 prescribes the minimum safe altitudes under which 

aircraft may not operate, including 500 feet above the surface and away from any person, 

vessel, vehicle, or structure in non-congested areas; See 14 C.F .R. §

91.119(c). Section 91.119(d) allows for a helicopter to operate at less than those 

minimum altitudes when it can be operated "without hazard to persons or property on 

the surface, " provided that " each person operating the helicopter complies with any 

routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA.
To provide the intended services, the sUAS is normally operated below 400 feet AGL. 

Additionally, the sUAS will maintain a lateral distance of at least 100 feet from inhabited 

structures, buildings, vehicles, and vessels, and from people not associated with the 

operation.

Equivalent Level of Safety

Compared to flight operations with rotorcraft weighing far more than the maximum 

sUAS weight proposed herein, and given the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated 

with these operations is far less than those that presently exist with conventional 

aircraft. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the 'size, weight, and speed 

of the sUAS, as well as the location where it is operated. The sUAS will be operated in

a restricted area. Furthermore, by operating at such lower altitudes, the sUAS will not 

interfere with other aircraft that are subject to the minimum safe altitude regulations.

I. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings

This petition seeks an exemption from 14 C.F .R. § 91.121, which requires a person 

operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude or flight level by reference to an 

altimeter that is set to the elevation of the departure airport or barometric pressure. An 

exemption is required to the extent that the sUAS does not have a barometric altimeter, 

but rather a GPS altitude read out.

Equivalent Level of Safety

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by following the procedures set forth in the 

Manual. As prescribed in the Manual, the operator will confirm the altitude of the launch 

site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. Moreover, the PIC will use the GPS

altitude indicator to constantly monitor the sUAS's height, thus ensuring operation at safe

altitudes.

J. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

Petitioner requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a)'s fuel requirements for 

flight in VFR conditions. Section 91.151 states:

(a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane 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
(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.

Here, the technological limitations on sUAS battery power means that no meaningful flight 

operations can be conducted while still maintaining a 30-minute reserve. SkeyeCatcher 

Media, LLC proposes that all flights comply with this requirement by mandating that the

aircraft be safely landed with no less than 25% of battery life remaining.

Equivalent Level of Safety

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the operations will be conducted 

on-site without significant transit time by the sUAS. All flights will be planned to be 

terminated with no less than 25% reserve battery power still available. This restriction 

would be more than adequate to return the sUAS safely to the ground and its planned 

landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area even in the event of an

unexpected occurrence. Operation of the sUAS with less than 30 minutes of reserve 

fuel does not include the type of risks that Section 91.151 (a) was intended to alleviate 

given the size and speed of the small UAS, and the proximity of the flight operation to 

the landing zone. Moreover, operation will be limited to controlled areas where only 

people and property owners, or official representatives who have either given verbal 

permission and/or signed waivers, will be allowed.

This request for exemption falls within the scope of prior exemptions, including

Exemption Nos. 10673, 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808.

K. 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) and (b): Maintenance

Inspections

Petitioner also seeks an exemption from the maintenance inspection requirements 

contained in 14 C.P.R. § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) and (b). These 

regulations specify maintenance and inspection standards in reference to 14 C.P.R. 

Part 43. See, e.g., 14 C.P.R.§ 91.405(a) (stating that each owner or operator of an aircraft

"[s]hall have the aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall

between required inspections ... have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part

43 of this chapter"). An exemption to these regulations is needed because Part 43 and

these sections only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, which the sUAS

will not have.
Equivalent Level of Safety

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because maintenance and inspections will 

be performed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual, the operator will 

ensure that the sUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required 

maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. The operator is the person 

most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy 

condition to provide the equivalent level of safety.

If mechanical issues arise, the sUAS's size and carrying capacity, and the fact that flight 

operations will only take place in restricted areas for limited periods of time during 

daylight hours, creates less risk than that associated with conventional rotorcraft 

performing the same operation.

VI. DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM

SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC is committed to a drug-free work place and the right of the

flying public it serves to safe and efficient flight services. All employees of SkeyeCatcher

Media, LLC who perform safety sensitive and/or security related functions are prohibited

from performing work if they have alcohol or a prohibited drug in their system.

VII. PUBLIC INTEREST

Granting SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC exemption request furthers the public interest.

National policy set by Congress favors early integration of UAS into the NAS in controlled,

safe working environments such as those proposed in this petition. In addition,

maintaining industrial safety has been a priority of state and local governments for

decades. By its nature, the proposed use of sUASs offer superior safety to performing

the same tasks with conventional aircraft or rotorcraft.

In addition, granting the exemption will help advance the knowledge base for conducting 

commercial UAS operations. SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC is committed to working with the 

local FSDO to share data from its operations.

The public also has an interest in reducing the hazards and emissions associated with

alternate use of conventional aircraft to conduct similar operations. The sUAS in question

is very light weight and does not carry any flammable fuel, further reducing the risk from

any potential accident.
VIII. PRIVACY

All flights will occur in accordance with any state or local laws regarding privacy.

 IX. RISK MITIGATION

The petitioner has reviewed FAA exemptions reference's 1-3 Conditions and Limitations

section and believes that the procedures specified therein are reasonable and will be 

utilized in order to manage and mitigate risk and ensure public safety. A preflight checklist 

has been developed (example attached) and employed to ensure that the UA 

airworthiness will be verified before launch. Airworthiness will be maintained by 

performance of routine inspections before each flight, maintaining flight and maintenance 

logs to record time on failure-prone components.

 

X. FEDERAL REGISTRY SUMMARY

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the

Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H; 14 CFR Part 27; 14 CFR 45.23(b); 14 CFR 91.7(a);

14 CFR 91.9(b)(2); 14 CFR 91.103; 14 CFR 91.109(a); 14 CFR 91.119; 14 CFR

91.121; 14 CFR 91.151(a); 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b); 14 CFR 91.405(a); 14 CFR

91.407(a)(1); 14 CFR 91.409(a)(2); 14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b).

Approval of these exemptions will allow SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC to offer on-demand 

commercial sUAS operations for applications in aerial photography and video. The

exemptions will enhance safety by reducing risk to the general public and property

owners from the hazards associated with performing equivalent work with conventional

aircraft and rotorcraft.

XI. CONCLUSION

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012-size, weight,

speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas, operation within

visual line of sight, and national security-provides more than adequate justification for the

grant of the requested exemptions to permit SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC to operate sUASs 

and provide on-demand sUAS services to private entities.

Granting the requested exemption will benefit the public interest as a whole in many ways,

including (1) significantly improving safety and reducing risk by alleviating human 

exposure to danger, and (2) improving the quality of services and decreasing operating 

costs compared with conventional flight operations. 
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate 

to call.

Best regards,

Todd Foster, Owner

SkeyeCatcher Media, LLC

7248 Rosemary Dr

Helena, MT 59602

(406) 580-9260

ATTACHMENTS:

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Instruction Manual V2.0 (Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual)

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Quick Start Guide V3.0

Yuneec Q500+ Cheat Sheet-Warning Sheet V1.0

Yuneec ST10+ Ground Station Quick Start Guide V1.0

Preflight Checklist (Example)