**FIR~L!:::I** September 16, 2015 TO: Federal Aviation Administration FAA Logistics Center AML-30PO Box 25082Oklahoma City,OK 73169 From: Matt D. Kee James D. Griffin ,Ill Firefly UAV Services, LLC

8515 Rigby Ct. Humble TX, 77346(713)-542-2271 Matt.kee@fireflyuav.com RE: Petition for Exemption 14 CFR 11.81 Dear Sirs:

We, the owners of Firefly UAV Services, LLC, hereby submit a petition to receive an exemption or waiver from 14 CFR 11.81 Section 333 UAS. We currently own aDJI Inspire 1 quadcopter.

Firefly UAV Services is seeking relief from section 333 in order to operate a UAS ona commercial level. The reason for this request isto take professional aerial photography and Videography for Real Estate agents, home builders, property development companies ,and property owners. Because our business specifically provides these entities with professional videography ,itis imperative to provide our clients with the proper tools necessary to show each property they have for sale. These professional pictures and videos can also be beneficial in defining property value. Inthe sale of Real Estate prospective buyers are requiring more information in order to make informed decision about the property they are considering .As property values go

Firefly UAV Services,www.FireflyUAV.comMatt. Kee@FireflyUAV .com 713-542 -2271 (] LLC**FIR~(_~** up,itis necessary for prospective buyers to see what they are buying ,and adequately asses the value ofthe property . In years past, in order to get good aerial photos ofa property, a manned aircraft was required tofly above the property. The use ofa UAS todo that job will increase the safety ofthe public by reducing the risk ofa large aircraft crash , creating a safer environment by not adding toxins to the air, reducing the number of large aircraft inour ground flights without disturbing the land or plant life. The use ofa UAS will also allow prospective buyers ofthe property views of lower elevation terrain that wasn't possible with larger aircraft. The following are the specifications ofthe UAS tobe used. Hardware : * Size: 11.9by 17.2 by 17.8 (HWD) * Weight: 2935 g including battery * Transmitter operating frequency: 5.725 GHz- 5.825 GHz or 2.400 GHz2.483 GHz * Travel Speed ofupto:50 mph * Communication Distance :2Km *See http://www . dji.com/product/inspire-1/download for additional informationSoftware: * GPS auto-pilot system for position holding provides altitude lock along with stable hovering; * GPS return to take offif communication is broken or low battery is detected* See http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1 /download for additional information Based onan article published on operational limitations atthe following web address https://www.faa.gov/regulations policies/rulemaking/media/021515 sUAS Summary. pdf we will meet or exceed those limitations with the following specifications at which we will be flying the UAS. Firefly UAV Services,

www . FireflyUAV.com Matt.Kee@FireflyUAV.com 713-542-2271 (5} LLCF:IREJC...!:::J * Based on the equipment listed above, we will operate a UAS that weighs less than 81bs; *The VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) rule for our company is limited toanup and down motion no more than 300-500 feet of controller and operator; *Due to the close proximity ofthe flights, the UAS will be able tobe seen atall times without any additional monitoring equipment other than standard human eye VISIOn;* Flight of the UAS will be done with the permission ofall parties associated with the property that will be filmed and atno time will we fly the UAS directly over a person without giving prior knowledge and permission; *The Flight ofthe UAS will not be performed during non-daylight hours and will only be flown in conditions that allow the UAS tobe seen by the operator atall times;

*The limitation ofthe UAS tobe flown atno more than 35m ph. We find that itisnot necessary toflyit more than 15-20mph for production purposes; *The UAS will not be flown any higher than 300FT above the surface itis being flown over or Class G operations; *The UAS will be inspected prior to every flight for safe operation including, but not limited to battery condition, operations of electric motors, GPS system, IR Controller, propellers, and Wi-Fi connection between UAS and Controller; * Based on Software installed, the UAS will not be flown within a Smile radius of any commercial airstrip; * Safety will be priority over footage. Ifany flight will pose a safety hazard to any persons, animals, or the environment the flight will be immediately cancelled until such time can be deemed safe; and/ or * Operators will maintain a GPS signal with the UAS atall times during the flight. If connection is broken the equipment's built in GPS system will return the UAS to the initial take off point and land it safely. Ifthat system is broken for any reason an emergency land will take place lowering the UAS to the ground. *See http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/download for additional information Firefly UAV Services, www.FireflyUAV.com Matt.Kee@FireflyUAV.com 713-542-2271 Cl LLC**FIR~ C..~**  Furthermore ,by following the above operational limitations that we have imposed on flights, we will not be posing any kind of harm to the public , environment, orto wildlife. Since Firefly will meet or exceed the operational limitations that are set forth tobe enforced, I hereby request that we be granted an exemption. Please contact me with the above contact information ifyou need any further documents. Owner Firefly UAV Services, www.FireflyUAV.com Matt.Kee@FireflyUAV.com 713-542-2271

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