Petition for Exemption

Federal Aviation Administration June 10, 2015 Petitioner Information: Robert P. Ivers Velocity Business Solutions 9064 Terwilligers Ridge Drive Cincinnati, OH 45249 513 - 218 -0312 Fax: 513 - 697 - 9992 rivers@velocitybiz.com I seek relief from 14 CFR § 336 (a)(1) and H. R. 658 — 68 (3) (cited below) which specifically states that a model aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use. As a professiona l photographer, I seek an exemption in order that I be able to take photographs of homes, commercial buildings, farms, equipment and landscape, with proper permission granted from said property owners, for resale to realtors, advertisers, film makers and o ther entities , including local law enforcement . The aircraft shall be equipped with “No Fly Zone” GPS software to avoid airports, have fail - safe mechanisms for return -to home on error, be flown under 400 feet and within plain eye sight of the operator. T he aircraft will not be flown in any areas deemed restricted for any reason either by the FAA or local authorities, nor will it be flown in a manner deemed unsafe to bystanders or property. It is agreed that the operator shall:

 Fly below 400 feet and rema in clear of surrounding obstacles  Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times  Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations  Don't fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower b efore flying  Don't fly near people or stadiums  Don't fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs  Don't be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft – you could be fined for endangering people or other aircraft The reason for the request for exempti on is that I have been creating virtual tours of homes and businesses using ground based photography methods for over ten years. I have also created a number of professional commercial videos for the web that describe products or market a company in gener al. A logical extension of this business is to offer aerial photographs and video renderings as well. The result of my work helps sell homes and commercial property – benefitting homeowners , businesses and real estate agents. It also helps businesses gr ow by showing their facility or the product they produce in their marketing literature or website. It also benefits churches and schools for conducting very cost effective roof inspections on hard -to - reach steeples or towers that only cranes can reach . F arms could benefit from my services by analyzing irrigation and fertilizer runoff issues. I have also been asked to assist local police in crime investigations and have conducted introductory training for them on thesafety and potential use of this type of equipment. I have been asked by a local university to assist with

overhead photography of archeological survey sites , some perhaps outside of the US. I feel that with the ability to charge a fee for my aerial photography services, I could grow my busin ess and promote the sensible and safe use of these type s of small air borne cameras without jeopardizing the intent of the existing rule. Thank you for your consideration. Robert P. Ivers rivers@veloctybiz.com 513 - 218 -0312 Specific Code: SEC. 336. SPECIAL RULE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT. (a) IN GENERAL. — Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the incorporation of unmanned aircraft systems into Federal Aviation Administration plans and policies, including this subtitle, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration may not promulgate any rule or regulation regarding a model aircraft, or an aircraft being developed as a model aircraft, if — (1) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreation al use; (2) the aircraft is operated in accordance with a communitybased set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community- based organization; (3) the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified thr ough a design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community- based organization; (4) the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; and (5) when fl own within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators fly ing from a permanent location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a mutually agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport)). (b) STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION. — Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Administrator to pursue enforcement action against persons operating model aircraft who endanger the safety of the national airspace system. (c) MODEL AIRCRAFT DEFIN ED. — In this section, the term ‘‘model aircraft’’ means an unmanned aircraft that is — (1) capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere; H. R. 658 — 68 (2) flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and ( 3) flown for hobby or recr eational purposes.