UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

FLIGHT EVOLVED, LLC

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS 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 THE

DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF

2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Submitted on October 16, 2015

Flight Evolved, LLC

523 W Main Street

Hamilton, MT 59840

701

- 290

- 0222

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– October	16,	2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 3 SUMMARY 4 INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER 4 BACKGROUND 4

BASIS FOR PETITION 5 NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER 6 THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH 6 FLIGHT EVOLVED, LLC SEEKS EXEMPTION THE EXTENT OF RELIEF FLIGHT EVOLVED, LLC SEEKS AND 9 THE REASON FLIGHT EVOLVED, LLC SEEKS THE RELIEF THE REASONS WHY GRANTING FLIGHT EVOLVED, LLC 1 0 REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD 1 2 NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY CONCLUSION 2 1

APPENDIX A

— DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SHEET

APPENDIX B

— DJI INSPIRE 1 MANUAL

APPENDIX C

— FLIGHT EVOLVED, LLC MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG

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– October	16,	2015 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 Command

FMRA Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

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– October	16,	2015 SUMMARY

Flight Evolved, LLC 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 (UAS) pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Jordan J

. Rising

, Co

- O wner of Flight Evolved, LLC, to operate a UAS for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography to be used in real estate, construction and engineering projects, special events ( such as weddings and parties )

, sporting events, co nstruction inspection purposes

, 3D mapping and modeling, Hollywood

- style videography , and other purposes as Flight Evolved, LLC may determine or may be requested from time to time that are allowed under local and Federal Law over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Flight Evolved, LLC is a limited liability company formed under the laws of the state of Montana by Jordan J

. Rising. Mr. Rising reside s in Hamilton, Montana. Mr. Rising (aged 27 years) is a licensed commercial helicopter pilot (Commercial Certificate # 003615342) and has four years of private and commercial rotorcraft experience

. Mr. Rising also has a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

.
Mr. Rising ha s long

- standing interests in technology, professional photography and videography

. Mr. Rising ha s spent a good portion of his li fe engaged in cutting edge technology and using it as a tool to help him better professional services surrounding photography and videography

. Additionally

, Mr. Rising has an active interest in the aviation community through his commercial rotorcraft certificate and training in the policies and procedures of commercial rotorcraft operation

.

Mr. Rising’s objective is to provide aerial photography and videography services through their entity, Flight Evolved, LLC

, for a variety of commercial and public uses, including, but not limited to, the following :

• Real estate assessments and photography/videography ;

• Environmental remediation/reclamation projects ;

• Engineering proje ct evaluations (e.g., before/during/after inspections) ;

• Special events (e.g., weddings, private parties, golf tournaments, charity events) ;

• Documenting c onstruction projects ;

• 3D mapping and modeling for industrial, engineering, architecture

, and real estate purposes ; and

• Professional (Hollywood

- style ) productions for producers and other high

- end entertainment projects.

BACKGROUND

UAS : DJI Inspire 1 UAS

Flight Evolved, LLC seeks an exemption to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System (UA S ) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of

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– October	16,	2015 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 UA S is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The DJI Inspire 1 UA S that will be operated by Flight Evolved, LLC 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

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BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, Flight Evolved, LLC , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FMRA , Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems

, hereby petitions the Administ rator to commercially operate the DJI Ins pire 1 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).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the UA S and its operation, Flight Evolved, LLC operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, Flight Evolved, LLC 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 requir ements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Flight Evolved, LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Flight Evolved, LLC will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or

pr eventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Fli ght Evolved, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS and will have those records available for inspection by government authorities, if requested

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Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in C ommand (PIC) , is requested by Flight Evolved, LLC to the extent necessary to allow a 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 safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exempt ion, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Flight Evolved, LLC seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Flight Evolved, LLC submits that they will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flig ht, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.

Flight Evolved, LLC also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Inspire 1 UA S will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UA S will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning S ystem (GPS) equipment an d radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA S to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Flight Evolved, LLC ’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

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– October	16,	2015 Additionally, Flight Evolved, LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Flight Evolved, LL C submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 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.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Flight Evolved, LLC provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petit ioner and point of contact is:

Flight Evolved, LLC

Jordan J

. Rising, Co

- owner

523 W

. Main Street

Hamilton, Montana 59840

701

- 290

- 0222

Email: jordan@flight

- evolved.com

B. The Specific Sections o f 14 C.F.R. From Which Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption.

1. Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations : Pilot in command , 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 pers on, 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; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121.

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– October	16,	2015 Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , subsection (a), states the following, in pa rt:

(a) Each person 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 a n 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. Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Require ments Of Section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled 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 first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes

.

5. Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).

Section 91.4 05, 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 pa ragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1).

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive ma intenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following:

(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. Flight Evolved, LLC 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 unless, 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

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– October	16,	2015 to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. Flight Evolved, LLC 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 following:

(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 maintenance, 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 must include:

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the wor k 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.

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in serv ice of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and 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 required 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 number 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 installed 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 superseded 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.

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– October	16,	2015 (3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapte r shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

C. The Extent o f Relief Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks a nd The Reason Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks And The Reason Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations :

Pilot in C ommand (PIC) , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding 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 relief 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 t o that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully below, Flight Evolved, LLC submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the D JI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Further, Flig ht Evolved, LLC submits that all flights of D JI Inspire 1 UAS , conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Flight Evolved, LLC ’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2 . Extent Of Relief Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks And The Reason Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent required to allow Flight Evolved, LLC to deter mine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Flight Evolved, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Inst ruction Manual).

Flight Evolved, LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Flight Evolved, LLC will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 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.

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– October	16,	2015 3. Extent Of Relief Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks And The Reason Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude inf ormation 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 air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Flight Evolved, LLC seeks the req uested relief because the DJI Inspire 1’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight.

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 Inspire 1 UAS is equipped with a barometric pres sure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA S on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief Fli ght Evolved, LLC Seeks And The Reason Flight Evolved, LLC 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 power ed DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), 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. Flight Evolved, LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Flight Evolved, LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , the DJI Inspire 1 operating documents, and Flight Evolved, LLC proposed operating limitations, ensure that Flight Evolved, LLC will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly fo r 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.

5. Extent Of Relief Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks And The Reason Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Relief From S ections 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 aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Flight Evolved, LLC requests relief f rom these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate . As set forth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet s the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, F light Evolved, LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or pr eventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Flight Evolved, LLC Aerial Operation s Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Flight Evolved, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for DJI Inspire 1 UAS

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D. The Reasons Why Granting Flight Evolved, LLC Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

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– October	16,	2015 Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Flight Evolved, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of real estate, environmental / engineering projects, social events, construc tion projects, sporting events , and Hollywood

- style projects over certain areas of the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will decrease conges tion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Flight Evolved, LLC ’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Bene fit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJ I Inspire 1 UAS is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraf t needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS. It would also reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the ai r 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 Inspire 1 UAS do es not require an airport to takeoff or land. L ikewise, 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 Inspire 1 UAS

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Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the D JI Inspire 1 UAS produce s no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approx imately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also elimin ates noise pollution, as the UAS’ are propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an interna l combustion engine.

By using the DJI Inspire 1 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 substantial ly reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Insp ire 1 UAS (weighing approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces at its maximum gross weight, with lengths 17.3 inches, widths of 17.7 inches, an d 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 o f approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United States based companies, like Flight Evolved, LLC , to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S.

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– October	16,	2015 owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in or der to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , companies such as Flight Evolved, LLC , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute t o growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows compa nies 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, Flight Evolve d, LLC ’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Flight Evolved, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimu m altitude requirements 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 Flight Evolved, LLC See ks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Meet s The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Flight Evolved, LLC ’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 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 t o operate 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 follo wing, 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 s afely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rule making 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 subsection (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 capabil ity, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

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– October	16,	2015 (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certifi cate 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 dete rmines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely 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 thi s exemption, Flight Evolved, LLC submits that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS ; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the speci fic operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire 1 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 operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS

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The technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is set forth by the DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Appendix A and B.

ii. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided at
pages 12

- 16 and 45

- 50 o f the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual , attached hereto as Appendix C and D.

iii. The DJI Inspire 1 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 Inspire 1 UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds

or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do es not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAS 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 posi tion and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is set forth at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual , attached hereto as Appendix C and D.

iv. The DJI Inspire 1 GCS And Its Operation.

A complet e description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Appendix C and D.

b. Flight Opera tions O f DJI Inspire 1 UAS Is Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

Flight Evolved, LLC will only utilize FAA certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS . Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted

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– October	16,	2015 Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Flight Evolved, LLC proposes to commercially operate a DJI Inspire 1 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 aircraf t described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. 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 exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UAS 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

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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. Th e 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 fligh t. 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 ground based obstacles/obstructio ns 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 discrepancy exists between the

co nditions 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. Otherwise, the operator must follo w 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 flight 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

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– October	16,	2015 prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that af fect 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 records.

12. The pre

- flight inspec tion 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 manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenanc e, 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 ex emption 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 priva te 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 ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner c onsistent 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 flight hours must be logged in a manner consi stent 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, a nd 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 no t 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 FAA office closest to proposed area of operatio ns. 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 unless a letter of agreement with that airpo rt’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 Administrator upon request.

21. The UA may not be o perated 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.

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– October	16,	2015 22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined 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 operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited f rom 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 UAS with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Tra ffic 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 Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, bu t 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 transponder 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 (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart 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 oversight 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 any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UAS 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 operations 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 protect 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 within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease im mediately 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 safety 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

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– October	16,	2015 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, accid ent, 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.

Flight Evolved, LLC 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 Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requireme nts, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Considering Flight Evolved, LLC ’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 ski lls necessary to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, Flight Evolved, LLC submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Flight Evolved, LLC ’s specif ic proposed flight operations. Despite this request for exemption , Mr. Rising, as Co

- Owner of Flight Evolved, LLC, is a commercially certified pilot and does

, in fact

, bring the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certified pilot.

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, 1 1136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

Flight Evolved, LLC will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. S pecifically, 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 of UAS to b e 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 exper ience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during Flight Evolved, LLC ’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 an d logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at

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– October	16,	2015 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 accumula ted 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 the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hou rs 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 hours 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 appropriate 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

acc omplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA S with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, Flight Evolv ed, LLC will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manne r consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances 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 to every flight, Flight Evolved, LLC will ensure that th e DJI Inspire 1 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 previously 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 information of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS 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 Flight Evolved, LLC ’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UA S 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 installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiatio n point is
autom atically established by the UAS 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. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11 064, 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.

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– October	16,	2015 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 Inspire 1 UAS ; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the loc ation of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Flight Evolved, LLC will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5

m inutes 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 Inspire 1 UAS ; the limitations on the proposed flight o perations; 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 the DJI Inspire 1 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAS experiences low battery voltage, the first warni ng occurring at approximately 33 % remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Inspire 1 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 gr anted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in a ll 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 Exempti on 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, Flight Evolved, LLC submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regul atory 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 Flight Evolved, LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or pr eventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Flight Evolved, LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).

Furthermore, Flight Evolved, LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS . Since the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Flight Evolved, LLC 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 Inspire 1 User Manual is attached hereto as Appendix C and D; a copy of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Appendix E.

Likewise, the exemption sought will n ot adversely affect safety because Flight Evolved, LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.

Furthermore, t he 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 Inspire 1 UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintain ed 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 chara cteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are

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– October	16,	2015 considered.

In consideration of Flight Evolved, LLC ’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

, Flight Evolved, LLC 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 previously 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, 11158, 11159,11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

I n accordance with Section 333 of the FMRA and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Flight Evolved, LLC requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds 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 video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Sect ion 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 cer tification 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 Inspire 1 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 features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds th at the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescr ibes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to esta blish 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 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , w hich contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds 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 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 Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From Which Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks Exemption:

Flight Evolved, LLC 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 Flight Evolved, LLC Seeks:

This exemption will permit Flight Evolved, LLC to commercially operate a UAS for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

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– October	16,	2015 • Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Flight Evolved, LLC

.

T his Petition is made pursuant to the FMRA Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Flight Evolved, LLC ’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 pub lic, 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, Flight Evolved, LLC will operate the DJI Inspire 1 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. The co

- owner and chief UAS pilot, Jordan Rising, is an instrument and commercially FAA rated rotorcraft pilot that is diligent on safety and a ma jor advocate of the NAS and its continued safety.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Flight Evolved, LLC seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FMRA , which will permit safe operatio n of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling t he Congressional mandate of the FMRA , while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Flight Evolved, LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially within the N AS.

WHEREFORE , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FMRA , Section 333, Flight Evolved, LLC respectfully 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 Flig ht Evolved, LLC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Dated: October 16, 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Flight Evolved, LLC

,

By:

_________________________ Jordan J. Rising, Member

Flight Evolved, LLC 523 W. Main Street Hamilton, Montana 59840 701

- 290

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– October	16,	2015 APPENDIX

– A

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Flight Evolved, LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking 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 flight 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/t ablet devices).

2.2 DJI Inspire 1

2.2.1 Aircraft

2.2.1.1 Model

– T600

2.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

2.2.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

– Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m

2.2.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Pitch: 3000/s; Yaw: 1500/s

2.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle

- 350

2.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s

2.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 4m/s

2.2.1.8 Max Speed

– 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT RECOMMENDED)

2.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 4500m

2.2.1.10 Max Wind Resistance

– 10m/s

2.2.1.11 Max Flight Time

– Approximately 18 minutes

2.2.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510

2.2.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345

2.2.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 140F to 1040F (

- 100C to 400C)

2.2.1.15 Dimensions

– 17 1 4” x 17 3 4” x 12”

2.2.2 Gimbal 2.2.2.1

Mod el

– ZENMUSE X3

2.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

2.2.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA

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– October	16,	2015 2.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

- ±0.030

2.2.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable

2.2.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 900 to +300; Pan: ±3200

2.2.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

- 1250 to 450; Pan: ±3300

2.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitch: 1200/s; Pan: 1800/s

2.2.3 Camera 2.2.3.1 Name

– X3

2.2.3.2 Model

– FC350

2.2.3.3 Total Pixels

– 12.76M

2.2.3.4 Effective Pixels

– 12.4M

2.2.3.5 Image Max Size

– 4000x3000

2.2.3.6 ISO Range

– 100

- 3200

2.2.3.7 Field of View

- 940

2.2.3.8 CMOS

– Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

2.2.3.9 HD Video Recording

– UHD( 4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30; FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60; HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

2.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range

- 320F

- 1040F (00C

- 400C)

2.2.4 Transmitter

2.2.4.1 Name

– C1

2.2.4.2 Operating Frequency

– 5.728

- 5.850GHz; 2.400

- 2.483GHz

2.2.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed)

– 2000m

2.2.4.4 Output Power

– 9W

2.2.4.5 Operating Temperature Range

- 140F to 1040F (

- 100C to 400C)

2.2.4.6 Battery

– 600mAh LiPo 2S

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