P.O. Box 895 I LOMBARD JL. 60148 I PH: 630..935-7170 I FX: 630.620..5523 1 www.reliantinspectionservice.com I service@rellantinspectionservice.com 

August 12, 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the 

Federal AViation Regulations-from: 14 CFR 61.113{a) & (b); 91.7 (a); 91.103; 91~119{c); 91.121; 

91.151{a); 91.405{a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409 (a)(1) and {2}; 91.417{a) & (b). 

Dear Sir I Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act, I, Fidel F. Gonzales, operator of an 

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), hereby apply, on behalf of Reliant Inspection Service Corp., 

for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial 

operation of or UAS, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions 

outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333 in the future. 

I would like to formally submit for an exemption from part 21, subpart H; and Sections 45.23(b ), 

91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 

91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). This proposed 

exemption would allow the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the purpose of aerial 

videography and photography real estate purposes and events. 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 CFR 

Part 11, James Bender, operator of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), hereby applies for an exemption 

from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow Commercial operation of an UAS, as 

described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would provide professional services 

in the following areas: 

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1. Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, 

architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 

2. Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including television, public 

Events, cinematography and newsgathering. 

3. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contract with the 

owners or local government authority. 

4. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial utility infrastructure including but 

not limited to electrical power lines, wind turbines and cell towers. 

S. Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed to assist with search and rescue 

operatlons-in-C::ases of an emergency or natural disaster only when the local authorities ar 

government has requested it by contract or donation. 

6. Workshops to persons individually or belonging to both private and/or public organizations to 

Increase awareness and improve safety for current and future UAS operations within the 

NAS. 

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of designated 

UAS as set forth in this document under controlled conditions in the NAS that would be a) 

Limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) safe. Approval of this exemption would increase 

Public awareness of UAS operations and enhance safety to aid in fulfilling the Secretary Goals for safety. 

I plan to operate a UAS, the Phantom 2 vision which is comprised of an unmanned aircraft (UA or 

Phantom 2) and a transportable ground station. The DJI's Phantom 2 vision is referred to as a quadcopter with a maximum gross weight of about 3 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven 

by electric motors powered by batteries. The UA has a maximum airspeed of 16 m/s. 

I also plan to operate a UAS, the DJIInspire 1 which is comprised of an unmanned aircraft (UA or Inspire 

1) and a transportable ground station. The Inspire 1 is referred to as a quad-copter with a maximum 

gross weight of about 6.5 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors 

powered by batteries. The UA has a maximum airspeed of 22 m/s. 

Also, given the small size of the UAS's involved and the restricted controlled environment within 

which they will operate, the applicant fits within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) 

in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of 

UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the UASs and the controlled areas in 

which the relevant UASs will operate, approval of the application presents no national security 

issue. Given the following, the grant of the requested exemptions is clearly in the public interest: 

I proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and 

that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for an exceptional level of 

safety to operations. These limitations and conditions which I agrees to be bound when conducting 

commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption including: 

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1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 

2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of operator. 

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. 

4. Flights will be terminated at 15% battery power reserve. 

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL 

6. UAS operator will be trained and certified in the proper safety and operations of the UAS. 

7. The UAS will only operate within a controlled area as defined in the Procedures. 

8. The operator will post advisor notice around the controlled area. 

9. The operator will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to-date 

information on the particular UAS to be operated as required. 

10. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to 

return to a pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. 

11. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies. 

Accordingly, I respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption and I am 

prepared to modify or amend any part of this request to satisfy the need for an equivalent 

level of safety. I look forward in my continuing relation I have had with the FAA as a former Safety & 

Health Chair of the Association of Flight attendants and a United Flight attendant for 33yrs now retired. 

Please let me know if additional information or clarifications are needed. 

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Fidel F. Gonzales 

146 W. Greenfield Ave 

Lombard, IL 60148 

630-935-7170 fidel@reliant-corp.com 

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