### 2015



## Petition for **Exemption Pursuant to Se ction 333**  **of the FAA Reform Act Denison Yacht Sales, Inc.**  Petitioner LEE BORKOWSKI / UAV PILOT COMPANY REPRESENTITV EDenison Yacht Sales, Inc. 1 | Page **Submitted: August 16 , 2015**  U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations We st Building Ground Floor, Room W 12 - 140 1200 N ew Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20590 

### RE: Peti**tion of Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. for Exemption Pursuant to Section**  **333 of the FAA Reform Act** 
**I ntroduction and I**  **nterest of P etitioner**  **:** Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ( Public Law 112 -95 the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11. 81, Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. ( Petitioner) , hereby applies for an exemption from the li sted Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its small, unmanned aircraft, which include s a DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and a DJI Inspire 1 for Film/Telev ision . All operations shall be conducted within and under the conditio ns and limitations outlined previously by the FAA as required by Section 333 and conducted in compliance with the attached operator’s manuals. The typical low altitude videography and photography that Denison Yachts Sales, Inc. will be conducti ng is off sh ore of the mainland, our primary subjects will be yachts which our company has for sale and this makes us a n extremely low risk candidate for Exemption 333.
**Name , a**  **ddress and contact info of petitioner :**  Attention: Lee P. Borkowski UAS Pilot/ Company Representative Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. 850 Northeast 3rd Street Dania Beach, FL 33004 954- 646-4435 LB@Denisonyachtsales.comDenison Yacht Sales, Inc. 2 | Page 

## TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SUMMARY ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 1 INTRODUCTION AND INTE REST OF PETTIONER ................................ ................................ ........................... 1 NAME, ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFO OF PETITIONER ................................ ................................ ............... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 2 THE SPECIFIC SECT IONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH DENISON YACHT SALES, INC. SEEKS EXEMPTION ...... 3 THE EXTENT OF RELIEF DENISON YACHT SALES, INC. SEEKS AND THE REASON DENISON YACHT SALES, INC. SEEKS RELIEF ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 3 -4 THE REASONS W HY GRANTING THE DENISON YACHT SALES, INC. REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC BENE FIT................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 4 THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION TO DENISON YACHTS SALES, INC. WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFFECT PUBLICS SAFETY ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 5 - 6 SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FED ERAL REGISTER ................................ ............................... 7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR A RGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT DENISON YACHT SALES, INC. REQUEST ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 7 CONCLUSIO N ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 7 APPENDICES (OPERATIONS MANUAL) ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 8Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. 3 | Page

**1. The**  **specific sections of 14 C.F.R. from which Denison Yacht Sales, Inc.**  **seeks e** **xemption :**  **a.** 14 CFR Part 21, subpart H

I. 61.23(a) and (c) II. 61.101(e)(4) and (5) III. 61.113(a) IV. 61.315(a) V. 91.7(a) VI. 91.119(c) VII. 91.121 VIII. 91.151(a)(1) IX. 91.405(a) X. 91.407(a)(1) XI. 91.409(a)(1) and (2) XII. 91.417(a) and (b) **2. Extent of Exemption 333**  **r elief sought:**  **a.** Denison Yacht Sal es, Inc. desires to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ( UAS) for commercial purposes to i nclude (but not be limited to) **Film/ Television**  and filming for **Aerial Data Collection** . This relief is so ught because commercial use of UAS is currently prohibited by law unless performed under an exemption. **b.** This exemption will cover use of the following registered, marked and commercially proven airframes which are common to past UAS Exemption 333 approvals, all weigh ing less than 55 pounds incl uding p ayload and will not exceed speeds of 50 knots : **I. DJI Phantom 2**  **a.** Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1000g **b.** Hover Accuracy Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m **c.** Max Flight Speed 15m/sec **d.** Diagonal Length 350mm **e.** Flight Time 25mins **f.** Operating Temperature - 10°C ~ 50°C **g.** Mode GPS/GLONASS **h.** (see www.dji.com/product/phantom - 2 ) **II. DJI Phantom 3** 

**a.** Weight (Including Battery and Propellers) 1280 g **b.** Diagonal Size (Including Propellers) 590 mmDenison Yacht Sales, Inc. 4 | Page **c.** Hover Accuracy Vertical: +/- 0.1 m or +/- 0.5 m Horizontal: +/- 1. m **d.** Max Speed16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) **e.** Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°CGPS **f.** Mode GPS/GLONASS **g.** (see http://www.dji.com/product/phantom - 3 ) **III. DJI Inspire 1**  **Model T600**

**a.** Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g **b.** Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m **c.** Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) **d.** Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes/22 minutes with large capacity battery **e.** Operating Temperature Range 10° to 40° C ' **f.** Dimensions 438x451x301 mm **g.** (see http://www.dji.com/product/inspire - 1 ) **IV.** Additional airframes that are acquired in the future by Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. will be added to th e exemption and COA by future amendments.

**c.** After receiving a n FAA Exemption 3 33 and COA Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. i ntends to primarily concentrate on **Film/Television** production for yacht photogra phy a nd filming of special events related to our yachts sales industry .

**3. Several**  **reasons why granting Denison Yacht Sales, Inc.**  **r equest would be in the public**  **benefit :**  **a.** Use of this UAS technology to obtain images and video are currently obtained by using m anned flight or manual methods:

**i.** Reduces human risk of life due to manned aircraft accidents and risks due to other dangerous activities that can be avoided (Large booms and rigging failures that can and do occur du ring photography ). **ii.** Reduces impact on the environment by eliminating hydrocarbon emissions produced by manned aircraft. **iii.** UAS lower the cost of obtaining such film and data, which benefits consumers, creates jobs and improves the economy.Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. 5 | Page

**4. The reasons why granting the Exemption**  **333 to Denison Yacht Sales, Inc.**  **would not adversely affect the**  **public’s safety**  **: a.**  Aircraft will be registered and marked in accordance with Section 44711 and Part 47 and Part 45, Subpart C. **b.** Aircraft will comply with maintenance and inspection requirements of the manufacturer. All repair and maintenance work will be conducted or approved by qu alified personnel authorized by Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. and will require a test flight after such work. Records of all maintenance and repair work will be kept in a maintenance log for ea ch aircraft. **c.** All flight operations will be conducted by at least two individuals (PIC and observer) who will maintain verbal communication with each other at all times during the flight and who will remain sta tionary on the ground during flight operations: **d .**  A Pilot i n Command (PIC) who possess the following credentials:

**i.** An Airman Certificate issued under 14 CFR 61 ( minimum Sport pilot license) screened by the TSA **ii.** UAV Pilot will hold a valid Driver’s License to comply with the FAA medical requirement **iii.** A bi -annual flight review under 14 CFR 61.56 **iv.** Successful completion of a UAS knowledge test in a specified form. **v.** At least 200 cycles and 25 hours of flight experie nce in a UAS rotorcraft. Such cycles and hours may be gained during fl ights under this exemption if a safe distance is maintained from persons in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119 **vi.** At least five ( 5 ) hours of flight experience and three ( 3 ) takeoffs and landings in make an d model being flown in the prior 90 days. Such cycles and hours may be gained during flights under this exemption if a s afe distance is maintained from persons in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119.

**e.** A Visual Observer **f.** A Sensor Operator as necessary **g.** All flight operations will be conducted in accordance with valid Certificates of Authorization **h.** All flight operations will comply with the following:

**i.** The manufacturers’ user manuals.Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. 6 | Page **ii.** Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. Flight Operations and Procedures Manual (FOPM) and Airc raft Flight Manuals (AFM) which include lost communication and other emergency and safety procedures **iii.** Conducted in VMC (Visual Meteorological conditions ) during daylight hours. **iv.** PIC (Pilot in command) and VO (Visual observer) will maintain VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) at all times. **v.** Pre -flight inspections (including ground con trol station, if any) and safety risk assessments will be conducted prior to each flight. **vi.** Flig ht altitudes will remain below 2 00 feet above ground level. **vii.** Flight ground speeds will not exceed 50 knots. **viii.** Flights will n ot intrude into Class B, C or D airspace, or published approach, SID or STAR, or take place within 5 nautical miles of an airport. **ix.** Flights will n ot be made near persons as required in 14 CFR 91. 119 and not be over persons on the ground without their prior permission. **x.** Each flight will be logged in both th e PIC’s logbook and the UAV logbook. **xi.** Not exceed 75% of the battery or fuel capacity of the UAS . **xii.** Any incidents which result in injury to an individual or damage to property other than the AUS will be reported within 24 hours of occurrence. **xiii.** Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. will maintain liability insurance issued by a major insurance underwriter. **xiv.** Any applicable local FSDO requirements. **xv.** All other applicable regulations concerned with the operation of aircraft. Aircraft will use FCC compliant 2.4 GHz for com mand & control of the aircraft with well -defined a nd tested lost link procedures.Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. 7 | Page

**Summary that can be published in the Federal Register:** In the matter of the petition for exemption of Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. for an exemption seeking relie f from the requirements of section s 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), concerning commercial Film/Television and film ing operation of DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3, DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems pursuant to Section 333 of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112 -95)

**A dditional information, views, or arg**  **um ents available to support Denison Yacht**  **Sales, Inc. request**  The requested exemption wou ld not set a precedent a nd i n consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation , Denison Yacht sales, Inc. operation of DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 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.

**Conclusion:** Thank you in advance for you r time and consideration involved in granting this Exemption . If you need any other additional information feel free to contact me. Sincerely,

Lee P. Borkowski UAS Pilot/Company Representative Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. Cell (954) 646 -4435 LB@denisonyachtsales.com Sincerely,

Robert Denison Owner/President Denison Yacht Sales, Inc.Denison Yacht Sales, Inc. 8 | Page

Appendices: A. Operations Manual attached This confidential, proprietary material is property of Florida Drone Pros, LLC. We respectfully ask that it remain private and not be shared with the public. It will be mailed with the signed original documents. B. DJI Phantom 2 User’s Manual http://download.dji innovations.com/downloads/phantom_2/en/PHANTOM2_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf C. DJI Phantom 3 Professional User’s Manual http://download.dji innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/e n/Phantom_3_Professional_Quick_Start_Guide_en.p df D. DJI Inspire 1 User’s Manual http://download.dji innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf