## RD Group 10736 Vista Heights Blvd.

Fort Worth , TX 76108 (682) 239
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– (voice/text) (817) 394

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– (fax) dwm0509 @ gmail .com To: Jake Troutman Jake.Troutman@faa.gov (202) 267

- 9521 From: RD Group David w Mansen 10736 Vista Heights Blvd . Fort Worth, TX 76108 682
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- 1583 (Fax) dwm0509 @gmail.com Date: 08 Feb 2014 Re: Response to your request for additional information Docket No. FAA
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- 0830 Below are answers to your e
- mail dated 26 Jan 2015 requesting additional information for our petition to Docket No. FAA
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- 0830. Your question/request are in a larger font and bold with our answers listed below each of your question/request. 

### 1) Describe the aircraft make(s) and model(s) for the proposed UAS operation. The description(s) should include the following: size, maximum weight (including payload), and aircraft type (i .e. - fixed - wing, rotorcraft, lighter than - air). The DJI Phantom xx Size: 14 inches (diagonal motor

- motor) Maximum Weight (gross m aximum weight including payload): 3 lbs. Aircraft Type: Rotorcraft ( multi
- rotor - q uad
- r otor) 

### 2) Provide description of proximity to airports. The Flight Operator (Pilot) or Vis ual Observer (VO) must monitor t he Aircraft Emergency Frequency (Guard) on 121.5MHz during all flight operations . sUAS flights ARE PERMITTED in all areas of the US National AirSpace S ystem (NAS) with the foll owing limitations: 1) sUAS may NOT be flown in “ Class A ” Airspace. 2) sUAS may NOT be flown in “ Class B ” Airspace. 3) sUAS may NOT be flown beneath “ Class B ” Airspace where the underlying “ Class B ” Airspace is less than 2,000 feet AGL. 4) sUAS may NOT be flown in “ Cla ss C ” Airspace. 5) sUAS may NOT be flown in “ Prohibited ” Airspace. 6) sUAS may NOT be flown where the FAA has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction. 7) sUAS operation within 5 nautical miles of an airport ( an airport WITHOUT an operating control tower) is permitted . The Flight crew will monitor and transmit position/intention reports on the local Unicom frequency when operating within this area . Page 1 of 3

## RD Group 10736 Vista Heights Blvd.

Fort Worth , TX 76108 (682) 239
- 0778

– (voice/text) (817) 394

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– (fax) dwm0509 @ gmail .com



### 3) Your petition references a pre - flight inspection and/or checklist. Describe the process used to determine if the UAS is a irworthy and in safe condition for operation in the NAS. This is a mechanical preflight of the sUAS and related equipment. 1) All sUAS, at a minimum will require inspection of: a) Rotor mechanical suitability for flight b) Fully charged sUAS flight battery. c) Sufficient charge on RF Controller and FPV downlink receiver. d) Visual inspection of sUAS for obvious damage or items which would affect safety of flight. 2) Verify operation of VHF radio, including a spare set of fully charged batteries (if applicable). 3) It is the responsibility of the Flight Operator (Pilot) to insure that all required equipment has been inspected prior to flight. 

### 4) Describe the process used to document UAS discrepancies and the corrective action taken in the aircraft record. Examples of processe s include (1) the petitioner has elected to use its own process to maintain its UAS and ensure that only airworthy and safe UAS will be allowed to operate in the NAS and (2) the petitioner has elected to maintain its UAS in accordance with the manufacturer maintenance and inspection recommendations. RD Group has elected to use its own process to maintain , inspect and document its sUAS and to ensure that only safe and airworthy sUAS are operated in the NAS. Each sUAS will have an Aircraft Maintenance Record . All sUAS discrepancies and any corrective action taken will be entered into this Aircraft Maintenance Record . All sUAS inspection and maintenance actions will be entered into this sUAS Aircraft Maintenance Record . The Flight Operator (Pilot) will document any and all discrepancies or sUAS malfunctions in this Aircraft Maintenance Record . The Chief Pilot is responsible for all maintenance of the sUAS. The Chief Pilot will make all final decisions as to the usability of any replacement parts. RD Group will utilize sUAS manufacturers ’ recommendations for inspection and maintenance procedures.

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## RD Group 10736 Vista Heights Blvd.

Fort Worth , TX 76108 (682) 239
- 0778

– (voice/text) (817) 394

- 1583

– (fax) dwm0509 @ gmail .com



### 5) Your petition references the material(s) listed below, however the material(s) were not submitted for the record. Please provide a copy of the following referenced mate rials: Flight, Maintenance & Operations Manual ” (Proprietary)
“ Training Manual ” (Proprietary)
“ Flight Dispatch ” Form (Proprietary) A uthority to Photograph ” Form (Proprietary) Enclosed are the following documents to support our exemption request : 01_FAA Section 333 Exemption Letter Response (08 Feb 2015) 02_FAA Section 333 Exemption Cover Letter (29 Sep 2014) 03_ FAA Section 333 Exemption Request Application [ Rev00] 04_ “ Flight, Maintenance & Operations Manua l [Rev01 ] ” (Proprietary) 05_ “ Training Manual [Rev00] ” (Proprietary) 06_ “ Flight Dispatch [Rev00] ” Form (Proprietary) 07_ “ Authority to Photograph [Rev00] ” Form (Proprietary) 

### FAA has permission to utilize any and all RD Group proprietary documents as necessary to facilitate approval of this requested e xemption. We will gladly discuss any changes, modifications or amendments to our manuals, procedures or practices to satisfy FAA requirements for approval of this exemption. Thank you,

David w Mansen dwm0509@gmail.com ( 682 ) 239
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