Dear Sir or Madam,

I, David Simmons , am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, David Simmons , an owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted fro m the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below so that I

, David Simmons , may operate my small ultra light weight unmanned aircraft s ys tem (UAS) commerciall y in airspace regulated b y the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

As described herein I, David Simmons , am a owner of real estate photography company ; experienced in fl yi ng hobby helicopters for recreational purposes. I have added a hobby grade quad

- copter1 UAS to my inventory

equipped with a GoPro3 with intent for aerial videograph y/ cinemato graphy to enhance academic community awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout of the South Texas area, and augment real estate listing videos; following exemption and approval by the FAA. Thereb y enhancing their academic research experience for the South Texas area. I have flown small RC electric helicopters for over three (3) years without incident. Committed to safety

with each flight. M y, David Simmons , exemption request would permit operation of ultra light weight, unmanned (piloted by remote control) and comparativel y inexpensive UAS(s) in tightl y controlled and limited airspace.3 Predetermined in areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic for community

videos, and within prope rty boundaries for individual homeowner real estate listing videos/photos. Currently , similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated b y unmonitored amateur hobb yi sts with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophe. I, Dav id Simmons , have personally instilled safety protocols and controls4 to avoid and prevent public hazard, as well as manned aircraft hazards/catastrophe. This will act to further safety protocols exclusive to lightweight UAS's specific to real estate video and photography usage as I, David Simmons , record flight data and other information gained through permitted flight operations to share with the FAA through an y required FAA reports to assist with future protocol and safety regulation.

Granting m y, David Simmons , request comports with the Secretary of Transportations (FAA Administrators) responsibilities and authority to not only

integrate UAS's into the national airspace s ys tem, but to ...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft s ys t ems [UAS's] in the national airspace sy stem under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real estate/Realtor purposes. Further I, David Simmons , will conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described herein

or as o therwise established by the FAA.

For the reas ons stated below I, David Simmons , respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing me to operate ultra light weight, remote controlled UASs for academic community

awareness to benefit/ stimulate attracti on to the South Texas area and to enhance real estate listing videos for homeowners who cannot afford expensive manned aircraft for the same purpose. Both of which will promote local economic growth through increased employ ment and increased tax base. Both with public safety in mind by keeping heavier manned aircraft containing combustible fuel that poses potential public hazard.