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Vertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition SUMMARY Vertical Imagery LLC seeks to add an additional air craft model to the exemption numbered 11810 . In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its opera tion, Vertical Imagery LLC's addition of the DJI S900 Unmanned Helicopter meets the condi tions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certif icate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER Vertical Imagery LLC (Hereinafter referred to as “ Vertical Imagery”) is owned and managed by professional, highly experienced commerc ial helicopter pilots who are Part 133, 135, and 137 current. Vertical Imagery's pilot s have an extensive history of power line and utility patrol, wildlife survey, electroni c news gathering, search & rescue, and firefighting work across the Pacific Northwest. Ver tical Imagery has recently acquired a DJI S900 Unmanned Helicopter which it plans to use for commercial operations including power line and public utility inspections , wildland fire patrols, aerial surveys, electronic news gathering, and aid in search & resc ue operations. Vertical Imagery's lead pilot on the project has over 2000 hours helic opter flight time, as well as over 20 years experience and thousands of hours of UAV flig ht time.Page 2

Vertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition BACKGROUND Vertical Imagery seeks to amend the current exempt ion by adding a DJI model S900 Unmanned Helicopter for compensation or hire w ithin the national airspace system. The S900 is comprised of a 6 rotor helicopt er with attached HD camera system and a transportable ground station. The S900 UH has a maximum gross weight of approximately 18 pounds and the following technical and operational specifications:

Weight (Battery and Camera included) .............. ................... 18 lbs. Dimensions ........................................ ................................... 35.4" x 35.4" x 22.0" Hover Accuracy (GPS Mode) Vertical ......................................... .............................. 1.6 ft. Horizontal ....................................... ............................ 8.2 ft. Max Angular Velocity Pitch ............................................ ............................... 300°/sec. Yaw .............................................. .............................. 150°/sec. Max Tilt Angle .................................... ................................... 35° Max Ascent Speed .................................. .............................. 16 ft./sec. Max Descent Speed ................................. ............................. 13 ft./sec. Max Air Speed .................................... ................................. 49 mph Service Ceiling ................................... ................................... 14,500 ft. Max Flight Time ................................... ................................. 18 min. approx. Motor Model ....................................... ................................... DJI 4114 Pro Rotor Blade Model ................................. ............................... DJI 1552 Operating Temperature Range ....................... ...................... -10° to 40° C Battery Type ...................................... .................................... 6S Lithium Pol ymer Capacity Standard Battery ................................. ....................... 16,000 mAh, 22.2 V Optional Battery ................................. ........................ 22,000 mAh, 22.8 V

Operating Frequency ............................... ............................. 2.4~2.483 GHz 5.725~5.825 GHzVertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition

The S900 that will be operated by accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, and Registration Marking

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Figure 1: DJI S900

P ROVEN OPERATIONAL HISTORY OF Many DJI S900's are currently operating safely and commercial UAV's. The UH has onboard stability systems, compass of these allow the UH to hover with pinpoint precis ion and also take off and land autonomously. There is a failsafe built into the sy stem allowing the UH to return to a predetermined point (known as "home") control link failure between the aircraft and PIC. technology and also makes several other models across the world with great success, giving DJI a r eputation for some of the best
t echnology, popularity, and reliability in the indus try.

Section 333 Petition that will be operated by Vertical Imagery will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R. Part 47,

, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification

ROVEN OPERATIONAL HISTORY OF DJI S900 IN THE NAS

are currently operating safely within the NAS both as hobby The UH has onboard stability systems, compass
, of these allow the UH to hover with pinpoint precis ion and also take off and land autonomously. There is a failsafe built into the sy stem allowing the UH to return to a

(known as "home") at a predetermined altitude in the e control link failure between the aircraft and PIC. DJI is the world leader in UAS

makes several other models which have logged countless hours across the world with great success, giving DJI a r eputation for some of the best echnology, popularity, and reliability in the indus try. Page 3

will be registered in , as well as 14 C.F.R. Part 47,

Identification

NAS both as hobby

, and GPS. All of these allow the UH to hover with pinpoint precis ion and also take off and land autonomously. There is a failsafe built into the sy stem allowing the UH to return to a at a predetermined altitude in the e vent of a

is the world leader in UAS which have logged countless hours across the world with great success, giving DJI a r eputation for some of the bestPage 4

Vertical Imagery LLC Section 333 Petition

NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PETITIONER Vertical Imagery LLC P.O. Box 1345 Ashland, OR 97520

The point of contact for Vertical Imagery's petitio n and specific contact information is as follows:

Ryan P. Corey Vertical Imagery LLC P.O. Box 1345 Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 488-2880 ryco137@gmail.com