December 07, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave S.E.

Washington, D.C. 20590

Operator:

Skeye Imaging

Ryan M. Wewers

7812 W. Manchester Ave #4

Playa del Rey CA, 90293

Dear Sir or Madam:

Ryan M. Wewers, owner and sole operator of UAS units for the business Skeye Imaging, Playa del Rey

CA, USA, hereby submit this petition for exemption under Section 333; FAA Modernization and Reform

Act of 2012, Public Law 112­95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333.

Aircraft/UAS:

The aircraft/UAS being submitted for commercial use are the following

­DJI Phantom 3 Professional

­DJI Inspire 1

Proposed Operations

­General Aerial Photography

­Real Estate

­General Aerial Surveying

­Agriculture

­Construction

­Closed Set motion picture and television filming

­Utility Inspection

­Structure Inspections

­Environmental uses

­Search and Rescue

­Emergency Management

­Insurance

­Forensic Investigations

Regulations Requiring Relief

For commercial use of the UAS above I seek specific exemptions for the following sections of 14 C.F.R.

­14 C.F.R. Part 21; H

­14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

­14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5);

­14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b);

­14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a);

­14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c);

­14 C.F.R 91.7(a)
­14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2);

­14C.F.R. 91.109(a);

­14 C.F.R. 91.119;

­14 C.F.R. 91.121;

­14 C.F.R. 91.151(a);

­14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b);

­14 C.F.R. 91.405(a);

­14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1);

­14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2};

­14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b).

Safety

As an instrument rated private pilot (Cert # 3076838) I am well aware of the hazards UAS can pose to the

safety of the US National Airspace System. I understand how important it is that rules set forth by the

FAA be followed to ensure the National Airspace System continues to be the safest in the world. As a

UAS operator I will not operate a UA with a weight over 55lbs. I will not operate a UA at a speed over 87

knots or 100 mph. I will not operate a UAS over 400 feet AGL while always maintaining visual line of

sight of the UA at all times. As the operator I will maintain the UA in a safe working order while always

conducting a preflight inspection to ensure safe operation before each flight. UAS manufacture

requirements regarding maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection and all aircraft components will

be followed. Operation within a 5 mile radius of an airport will not be conducted without prior

authorization from airport management. The UAS will not be operated from any moving device or

vehicle. The UA will always give right of way and keep clear of all manned aviation operations. All UA

operations will be conducted during daylight hours and in weather conditions which will allow for safe

flight while always maintaining 500 feet distance from the UA and nonparticipating persons.

Public Interest

The planned use for UAS will greatly benefit the public in a number of ways. Previously, before the use

of UAS, aerial imagery had to be obtained with the operation of manned helicopters. Manned helicopters

operating low to the ground pose an increased danger to the pilot, crew and any individuals in or around

the vicinity of the operation. Manned aircraft require flammable fuel to operate, are noisy and more

disruptive to the general public.

The operation of a UAS requires no flammable liquid fuel and does not require a manned onboard crew to

operate safely. UAS are small, quiet, and much more cost effective to consumers of aerial imaging. UAS

are more efficient and environmentally friendly than their manned helicopter counterparts. These benefits

give the FAA good cause to find that UA operations enabled through the approval of this exemption is in

public interest.

I appreciate your consideration for exemption under Section 333. If any further information is needed my

contact information is below. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Ryan M. Wewers

Skeye Imaging

7812 W Manchester Ave #4

Playa del Rey, CA 90293

ryan@skeyeimaging.com

913­406­5222