UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: Emir Dukic FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREM ENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT S YSTEM3

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

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Submitted on September 30 , 2015

Emir Dukic 3504 Commonwealth Ave Charlotte, NC 28205 Tel: ( 704 ) 915

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GLOSSARY OF ABBR EVIATIONS...................................................................................3

SUMMARY...................................................................................................................... .....4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER....................................................4

BACKGROUND................................................................................................................... .4

BASIS FOR PETITION...................................... ...................................................................5

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER.............................................................7

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH EMIR DUKIC SEEKS EXEMPTION........

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF EMIR DUKIC SEEKS AND THE REASON EMIR DUKIC SEEKS THE RELIEF...........

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING EMIR DUKIC ’S REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTE REST .........................................................15

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY..........................................................................19

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER......34 ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT EMIR DUKIC ’S REQUEST...

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CONCLUSION................................................................................................................... .35

APP ENDICES.......................................................................................

. .373 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level AOI Area of Interest ATC Air Traffic Control ATO Air Traffic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code of Federal Regulations COA Certificate of Authorization FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LOL Loss of Link NAS National Airspace System NOTAM Notice to Airman PIC Pilot In Comman d Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 SO Safety Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VFR Visual Flight Rules VLOS Visual Line of Site VMC Vis ual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing4 SUMMARY

Emir Dukic seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b ), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Emir

Dukic to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial vid eo and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape

over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Emir Dukic provides its clients with expertise and knowledge i n advanced technologies

and sol utions to increase efficiency, productivity and effectiveness. Emir Dukic also provides its clients with the highest quality digital content for use in their commercial,

personal, and non

- profit multimedia projects. Emir Dukic has 1 year of professional

experienc e in video production and photography. Emir Dukic has over 15 years of recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of video and photography. The objective of

Emir Dukic ’s aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality imaging

for a var iety of wedding, commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting

• Wedding Videography and Photography

• Motion Picture Filming and Commercial Cinematography

• Real Estate Photography

• Increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operati ons.5 BACKGROUND Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 3 Professional

Emir Dukic seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire

within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJI Phantom 3

Professional is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA that will be operated by Emir Dukic will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

.

BASIS FOR PETITION Petitioner, Emir Dukic , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to comme rcially operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).6 In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Emir Dukic ’s operation of DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will no t require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, Emir Dukic requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

Emir Dukic submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Emir Dukic will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform mai ntenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log , and DJI Phantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual). Furthermore,

Emir Dukic will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS. Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command , is requested by Emir Dukic to the ex tent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to saf ely operate the

DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.7 Emir Dukic seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Emir Dukic submits that he will

ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 P rofessional is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional Manual), and that the aircraft

are in a condition fo r safe flight.

Emir Dukic also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121,

entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA S will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Ph antom 3

Professional will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combine d with Emir

Dukic ’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional within visual line of sight, at or

below 4 00 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally, Emir Dukic seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Emir Dukic submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA S during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at

least 4.5 minutes.8 In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Emir Dukic provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner. The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is:

Emir Dukic 3504 Commonwealth Ave Tel: ( 704) 915

- 9928 Email: emir @emirdukic.com B. The Spec ific Sections O f 14 C.F.R. From Which Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption.

1. Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in comm and , subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that p erson, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

— (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; a nd (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following: (a) N o person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , subsection (a), states the following, in
part:9 (a) Each pe rson operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

-- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

-- (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitle d Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection (b), states the following: (b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the f irst point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

5. Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired a s prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following:10 (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.]

7. Emir Du kic Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft un less, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

-- (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the is suance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the

f ollowing: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive mai ntenance, and alteration and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records m ust include

-- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and (iii) The signature and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.11 (2) Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. (ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, an d appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection require d by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive numb er and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently ins talled engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or sup erseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list of defects furnished to a regi stered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

C. The Extent Of Relief Emir Dukic Seeks And The Reason Emir Dukic Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief Emir Dukic Seeks And The Reason Emir Dukic Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).12 Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and

limitations: Pilot in command , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC h olding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire.

This reli ef is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that

bus iness or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. As set forth more fully below, Emir Dukic submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as desc ribed in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Emir Dukic submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to

Emir Dukic ’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or

hire.

2. Extent Of Relief Emir Dukic Seeks And The Reason Emir Dukic Seeks Relief From Sect ion 91.7(a).13 Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent required to allow Emir Dukic to determine that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Emir Dukic Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual).

Emir Dukic seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 Profess ional UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Emir Dukic will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documen ts (i.e ., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated

in the conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief E mir Dukic Seeks And The Reason Emir Dukic Seeks Relief From Section 91.121. Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS, which utilize a barometric

pressure sen sor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to ai r traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Emir Dukic seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA S altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude,

bef ore each flight.14 Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will

be maintained since the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA S are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and pro vides the PIC with altitude

information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief Emir Dukic Seeks And The Reason Emir Dukic Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b). Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR

conditions , is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI

Phantom 3 Professional UA S during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 mi nutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least

4.5 minutes. Emir Dukic seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3

Professional UA S will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Emir Dukic proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifica tions of the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS, the DJI Phantom 3 d ocuments, and Emir Dukic ’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that Emir Dukic will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3

Professional UA during daylight hours in visual meteorol ogical conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.515 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly

after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

5. Exten t Of Relief Emir Dukic Seeks And The Reason Emir Dukic Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b). Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircra ft with an airworthiness certificate, Emir Dukic requests relief from

these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS do es not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional

UAS meet s the conditi ons of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Emir Dukic will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescri bed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Emir Dukic Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional

I nstruction Manual). Furthermore, Emir Dukic will document and maintain all

maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS. D. The Reasons Why Granting Emir Dukic ’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole. Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Emir

Dukic to safely, ef ficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the

benefits of Emir Dukic ’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.16 1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA is battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The

DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA do es not require an airport to takeoff or land . Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations. 2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing t he levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional

UAS produce s no air pollution, and is the most viable environ mentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the17 UA is propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA (weighing approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces,

at its maximum gross weights with length of 16 inches, width of 16 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 fee t, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS Will Benefit The Economy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS is also

an econom ical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS will allow United States based

entities , like Emir Dukic , to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S.

ec onomy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to

remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to18 manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a

traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS, entet ies such as Emir Dukic , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of

the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows com panies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and

abroad. 4. There Are No Privacy Issues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Emir Dukic ’ s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Emir Dukic Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude req uirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption.
1. Reas ons Why The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA Meet s The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.19 In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its opera tion, Emir Dukic ’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS meet s the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to ope rate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: (a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act. (b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determination under subsecti on (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

-- (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of si ght do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49 , United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1). (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safel y in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. In seeking this exemption, Emir Dukic submits that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS can opera te safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by:20 (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations. a. The Specifications Of The DJI Pha ntom 3 Professional UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS do es not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operation al capability. i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS

. The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS is set forth by

the DJI Phantom 3 Professional Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit

A.

ii. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of

the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is provided at pages 25

- 35 of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional

User Manuals , attached hereto as Exhibit B

. iii. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS Is Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UA do es not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.21 A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS are set forth at pages 27 through 29 of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual, attached

hereto as Exhibit B

. iv. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional GCS And Its Operation. A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 3

Professional GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 32 through 43 of the DJI

Phantom 3 Professional User Manual attached hereto as Exhibit B

. b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 Professiona l UAS Is Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.
Emir Dukic will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Pha ntom 3

Professional UAS. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time. c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, Emir Dukic proposes to commercially operate DJI

Phantom 3 Professional UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations: 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 3 Professional Unmanned Aircraft System. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography. 3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceedi ng 20 knots.22 4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other gro und based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a di screpancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Oth erwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.
10. Prior to each fli ght the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been perfo rmed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the23 preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 11. Any UAS that has undergone m aintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft re cords. 12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufactur er’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.
17 . The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

- class medical certificate. 18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the abilit y to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flig ht hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C. F.R. § 91.119. 19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA24 o ffice closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart u nless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administr ator upon request. 21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it mu st return to a pre

determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents. 23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the o perating documents. 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power
rem aining. 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Air man (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential tra nsponder requirements. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Sub part C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversig ht agency requirements. 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or an y law enforcement official upon request.25 29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 31. Flight op erations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently pro tect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are wit hin 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a saf ety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a). 32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. 2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.
Emir Dukic submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI

Phantom 3 Professional UAS unless t hat PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI26 Phantom 3 Professional UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaini ng appropriate distances from people, vessels,

vehicles and structures. Considering Emir Dukic ’s proposed area of operations, and the operating

limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements ( See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS,

Emir Dukic submits that the additional manned airmansh ip experience of a commercially certificated pilot w ould not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Emir Dukic ’s specific proposed flight operations. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

Emir Dukic will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS

unl ess that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the

DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of27 UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during E mir Dukic ’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under t he exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 h ours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are ap propriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operat e the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, Emir Dukic will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS unless that PIC has demonst rated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption,28 including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate dist ances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior t o every flight, Emir Dukic will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating

documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, the FAA has prev iously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained

because the altitude infor mation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Emir Dukic ’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment install ed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UASs at ground level. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption29 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91. 151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI

Phantom 3 Professional UAS; (2) the limit ations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Emir Dukic will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 Professional UA during daylight hours in VFR conditions, wit h enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly

after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as th e DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UA experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining batte ry power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS will descend and land automatically. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including30 Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. In seeking this exemption, Emir Dukic submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met

because Emir Duk ic will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Emir Dukic Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenanc e Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Emir Dukic will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI

Phantom 3 Professional UAS.

Since the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating

docu ments, Emir Dukic will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional User

Manuals is attached hereto as Exhibit B ; a copy of the DJI Phantom 3 Professiona l UAS

Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit C

. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Emir

Dukic will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive31 maintenance on the UAS using the metho ds, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the

DJI Phantom 3 Profe ssional UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a )(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the

UAS are considered.

In consideration of Emir Dukic ’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional U AS, Emir Dukic submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has p reviously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157,

1115 8, 11159, 11160, 11161). 7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions , Emir Dukic requests that t he FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds32 necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial vi deo and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the

UAS in the NAS. Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design feat ures of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special

Conditions , states the following: If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or pro peller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and
con tain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.
See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 a nd 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Emir Dukic ’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom

3 Professional UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds33 necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent t o that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: T he Rules From Which Emir Dukic Seeks Exemption:

Emir Dukic seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Emir Dukic Seeks: This exemption will permit Emir Dukic to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Addit ional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Emir Dukic ’s Request. This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain

UA S may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Emir Dukic ’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth

above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness

certification. As discussed in detail above, Emir Dukic will operat e the DJI Phantom 3

Professional UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.34 CONCLUSION As set forth herein, Emir Dukic seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11 .61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and ph otography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Emir

Dukic to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Emir Dukic respect fully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Emir Dukic to operate the DJI

Phantom 3 Professional UASscommercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Date d: September 30 , 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Emir Dukic

___ ______________________35 Emir Dukic 3504 Commonwealth Ave Charlotte NC, 282 05 Tel: ( 704 ) 915

- 9928

Appendic es :
A

– DJI Phantom 3 Professional Specifications Data Sheet B

– DJI Phantom 3 Professional Manufacturer’s User M anual C

– Monthly Maintenance Log36 APPENDIX

– A

DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Emir Dukic only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breakin g software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit f l ight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

1.1 DJI Phantom 3 Professional

1.1.1 Aircraft 1.1.1.1 Supported Battery

– DJI 5200mAH LiPo Battery 1.1.1.2 Weig ht (Battery & Propellers Included)

– 2 .82lbs (12 80 g) 1.1.1.3 Hover Accura cy (Ready to Fly)

– Vertical: .5 m; Horizontal: 1 .5m 1.1.1.4 Max Yaw Angular Velocity

- 200 0 /s 1.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel

- 35 0 1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5 m/s 1.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 3 m/s 1.1.1.8 Max Flight Speed

– 1 6 m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED)

1.1.2 Gimbal 1.1.2.1 Working Current

– Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA 1.1.2.2 Control Accuracy

- ±0.03 0 1.1.2.3 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 90 0

- 0 0 1.1.2.4 Maximum Angular Speed

– Pitch: 90 0 /s

1.1. 3 Camera 1.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range

- 32 0 F

- 104 0 F (0 0 C

- 40 0 C) 1.1.3.2 Sensor Size

– 1/2.3” 1.1.3.3 Effective Pixels

– 14M 1.1.3.4 Resolution

– 4384x3288 4.1.3.5 HD Video Recording

– 1080p30 & 720p 4.1.3.6 Recording Field of View

- 110 0 /85 0

1.1. 4 Transmitter 1.1.4.1 Operating Frequency

– 5.728GHz

– 5.85GHz 1.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– FCC Compliance: 800m 1.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- - 93dBm 1.1.4.4 Transmitter Power

– FCC Compliance: 100mW 1.1.4.5 Working Voltage

– 12 0mA@3.7V 1.1.5 Range Extender 1.1.5.1 Operating Frequency

– 2412

- 2462MHz37 1.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– 500

- 700m 1.1.5.3 Transmitter Power

– 20dBm 1.1.5.4 Power Consumption

– 2W38 APPENDIX

– B

DJI Phantom 3 Profession al Manufacturer’s User Manual39 APPENDIX

– C

month:_________(year:________ UAS$#:$___________ Date(Issue( Discovered Date(Issue( Addressed Software(Updates

Airframe(

Engines

Propellers

Camera(Gimbal

Landing(Gear

Vibration(Dampening

Other: MONTHLY$MAINTENANCE$LOG

Issue(Description(&(Maintenance(Conducted Maintenance(Performed(By:((( Print(&(Sign