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### August 12, 2015 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation DocketOperations WestBuildingGround Floor, Roomw12-140 1200 NewJerseyAve, 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

# IMadam: 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 ReliantInspection 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 purposeof aerial videographyand photographyreal estate purposes and events. Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and ReformActof2012 (the "ReformAct") and 14CFR Part 11,James Bender, operatorofUnmannedAircraftSystems (UAS), herebyapplies for anexemption fromthelisted FederalAviation Regulations ("FARs") toallowCommercial operation ofan UAS, as describedherein,which are equippedwith camera(s) and sensors,wouldprovideprofessional services inthefollowing areas:

.,.!1. Aerial photography and/orvideo for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 2. Aerial video and/or photographyfor public and/or private use including television, public Events, cinematography and newsgathering. 3. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contractwith the owners or local government authority. 4. Aerial inspection/photographyof 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 onlywhenthe 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 safetyfor current and future UAS operations within the NAS. As described fully below, the requested exemption would permitthe operation of designated UAS as set forth in this document undercontrolled conditions in the NAS that would be a) Limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) safe. Approval ofthis exemption would increase Public awareness of UAS operations and enhance safety to aid in fulfillingthe Secretary Goals for safety. I plan to operate a UAS, the Phantom 2 vision which is comprised ofan unmanned aircraft (UA or Phantom 2) and atransportable 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 ofan 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 ofabout 6.5 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors powered by batteries. The UA has a maximum airspeed of22 m/s. Also, given the small size ofthe UAS's involved and the restricted controlled environment within which they will operate, the applicant fits within that zone ofsafety (an equivalent level ofsafety) in which Congress envisioned thatthe FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size ofthe UASs and the controlled areas in which the relevant UASs will operate, approval ofthe application presents no national security issue. Given the following, the grant ofthe requested exemptions is clearly in the public interest: I proposes thatthe exemption requested herein applyto civil aircraftthat have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for an exceptional level of safetyto operations. These limitations and conditions which I agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption including:



### 21. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line ofsight ofoperator. 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 feetAGL 6. UAS operatorwill be trained and certified in the proper safety and operations ofthe 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 operatorwill have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to be operated as required. 10. Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capabilityto

return to a pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. 11. The UAS will have the capabilityto abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. Accordingly, I respectfully requests thatthe FAA grantthe requested exemption and I am prepared to modifyor amend any partofthis request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level ofsafety. I lookforward in my continuing relation I have had with the FAA as a former Safety 

### & Health Chair ofthe Association of Flight attendants and a United Flight attendantfor 33yrs now retired. Please let me know ifadditional information or clarifications are needed.

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# ~~a rvfllp:>UJ Fidel F. Gonzales 146 W. Greenfield Ave Lombard, IL 60148 630-935-7170 fidel@reliant-corp.com



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