FAA Section 333 Petition Request 21 August 2015

Page **1** of **2** Gary W. Ray, Jr. 157 Hickory Drive Durant, OK 74701 Cell: 580.380.9327 uavairman@gmail.com FAA Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12- 140 Washington, DC 20590 Dear Sir or Madam , I, Gary W. Ray, Jr., am submitting my Petition for exemption/rulemaking: (Petitioning for Exemption under Section 333); (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112 -95 FEB. 14, 201 2, Section 333). I am a certified Private Pilot (#3507762), have a current Third Class Medical (GX- 1659391) and a valid Oklahoma driver’ s license. I am knowledgeable in FARs, NOTAMs, TFRs, flight operations, aviation meteorology and safety. My reason fo r this petition is to operate a UAS for commercial purposes in the United States. This would primarily provide UAS services for profit to potential clients. These services would be videography/photography/cinematography in the following areas: real estate, mapping, inspections, special events (public or private), sporting events, business advertisements, promotional events, and any other event to supply an aerial view for the general public and businesses. I am currently seeking exemption from: Section of 14 CFR: parts 21 Subpart H, 27, 45.23(b), 45.27(a), 61.113(a) and (b), 61.133(a), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103, 91.109(a), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.319(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), 91.417(a) and (b). I am seeking an exemption for the use of a UAS up to 55 pounds. The primary UAS is a DJI Phantom 3 Professional. Due to the size of the operational manual it can be located at http://download.dji innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf . However, the size, weight and performance specifications have been conveniently listed below:  Gross Weight- 1,280g  Diagonal Size, which include props- 590mm  Max. Ascent Speed - 5m/sec.  Max. Descent Speed - 3m/sec.  Vertical Hover Accuracy- +/- 10cm  Horizontal Hover Accuracy- +/- 1m  Max. Speed - 16m/sec This unit is equipped with GPS/GLONASS and is controlled by a 2.4 GHz transmitter and has a Return To Home feature that returns to the take-off location in the event of loss of signal from the remote control.FAA Section 333 Petition Request 21 August 2015

Page **2** of **2** There are a lot of safety features on this model, which include: no-fly zones for controlled airports, exact locati on given with height (AGL +10’), speed indicator and battery life given in percentage and remaining minutes until return to home is initiated. Safe flight operations is my main concern, which would consist of other aircraft (they always have the right of way), public safety (never fly over crowds and stay a safe distance from people on the ground), and preflight and post flight check lists (See Attachment). F light operations will end at 20 minutes or 25% battery life, whichever occurs first. U nder no c ircumstance, will any flight occur during **Instrument Me** **teorological Conditions**  **(IM C).**  Operations will be performed with VLOS and have a competent Visual Observer (VO) near- by and able to communicate to the PIC via voice or radio communications. I f the equ ipment is found to be unsafe during pre or post inspection then it will be grounded immediately. The equipment will be repaired and tested to make sure it can operate safely, which all maintenance and repairs will be logged in aircraft’s records. This exemption will allow me to provide aerial services to business and the public at a lower cost than previously contracted manned aircraft. Therefore, this would supply a safer and lower cost to the public for aerial videography/photography/cinematography tha n previously available to them. Il ook forward in receiving this exemption and helping to make UAS flights much safer and more accessible to businesses/general public. Thanks for the consideration, Gary W. Ray, Jr.