Marcus R. Fell

7/13/2015

Marcus R. Fell

4139 Pleasant Hill Rd.

Olive Branch, Ms. 38654

901-331-7336

US Department of Transportation

Docket management System

1200 New jersey Ave.SE

Washington, DC 20590

Dear Sir or Madam:

This petition is being submitted on my behalf without legal counsel or consulting services.

Petition for part 21;and 45.23(b);61.113(a)& (b); 91.7 (a); 91.9(b)(2);91. 103(b); 

91.109;91.119;91.121.91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b) 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(2); 

and91.417(a)&(b) of title 14, Code of Federal regulations.

 I plan to operate a UAS phantom 2 Vision plus and a phantom 3 .Both are comprised of an 

unmanned aircraft(UA or Phantom and a transportable ground station.The Phantom is referred 

to as a quad-copter with a maximum gross weight of 3 lbs.It is equipped with four rotors that are 

driven by electric motors powered by batteries.The UA has a maximum airspeed of 20 knots.The 

UAS will have a small ultra 6 lightweight GoPro 3 plus camera to the UAS and operate the UA 

over various parts of Desoto county Ms,Memphis Tn. and Pickwick Lake Tn. to enhance 

community awareness and augment photographic areas.The UAS will provide the community 

new and picturesque representations of their city and its surroundings.Aerial photography and 

videography for geographical awareness,Real estate marketing and personal photography for 

various events have been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and 

helicopters,but for small business owners its expense has been cost prohibited.Granting this 

exemption would allow me to provide this service at a much lower cost.Furthermore,my small 

UAS will pose no threat to the public given its small size and lack of combustible fuel when 

compared to larger manned aircraft.The operation of my UAS will minimize ecological damage 

and promote economic growth by providing new opportunities to individuals and businesses in 

Memphis and surrounding areas.

 
Marcus R. Fell

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The Pilot Marcus R. Fell will provide the following levels of safety:

I will only operate in reasonably safe environments that are strictly controlled,are away from 

power lines,elevated lights,airportsand actively populated areas.

I will conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocols during which safety carries primary 

importance.

I will operate the UAS below 400 feet and within a radius distance of 1000 feet from the 

controller to both aid in direct line of sight and visual observation.

I will operate The UAS for 5 to 15 minutes per flight.

I will land my UAS prior to the manufacturers recommended minimum level of battery power.

I will operate my UAS only within visual line of sight(VLOS)

I will use the UAS global positioning system (GPS) flight safety feature whereby it hovers and 

then slowly lands if communication with the remote control pilot is lost.

I will conduct all operations under my own personal and flight safety protocols(including posting 

a warning sign reading :Attention Aerial Photography in progress remain back 150 

feet)contained in the operating documents and will and will actively analyze flight data and 

other sources of information to constantly update and enhance the safety protocols.

I will contact respective airports if operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of my 

estimated flight time,flight duration,elevation of flight and other pertinent information.

I will always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation.

I will have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential 

danger.

I look forward to hearing back from you soon!

Best Regards,

Marcus R. Fell