Surveyors Group, Inc. David Dosen 9001 Foothills Blvd., Ste 180 Roseville, California 95747 ddosen.sgi@surewest.net December3, 2015 U. S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 NewJerseyAve., SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21 ;14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

### &(b); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 91.109;91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) & (b);91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1 ); 91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) & (b). DearSir or Madam: Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C:F.R. Part 11, Surveyors Group, Inc., developer and operator ofSmall Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("sUASs") equipped to conduct aerial electronic data collection c and aerial photographyforthe commercial video industry, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allowcommercial operation of its sUASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and underthe conditions outlined herein or as may be established bythe FAA as required by Section 333. As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive sUAS undercontrolled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancementsto the already safe operations in the aerial filming and monitoring industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval ofthis exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary ofTransportation's (the FAAAdministrator's) responsibilities to "
...establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft systems in the national airspace system." Section 333(c) ofthe Reform Act.

cAerial Data Collection" which includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), orany other gathering ofdata by instruments aboard the UA 1

### The name and address ofthe applicant is: Surveyors Group, Inc. David Dosen Ph: 916-789-0822 Email: ddosen.sgi@surewest.net Address: 9001 Foothills Blvd., Ste 180, Roseville, California, 95747 Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

### &(b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.103 14 C.F.R. 91.109 14 C.F. R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14CFR91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) 

### &(b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 417 (a) 

### &(b) This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe Reform Act. This lawdirectsthe Secretary ofTransportation to considerwhether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion ofthe rulemaking required under Section 332 ofthe Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of sUASs do not create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orthe public or pose athreatto national security in light ofthe following:
•The sUAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; • Operation ofthe sUAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas • Operation ofthe sUAS within visual line ofsight ofthe operator. Reform Act§ 333 (a). Lastly, ifthe Secretary determines that such vehicles "may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft in the national airspace system." Id. §333(c) (emphasis added) A

A Applicant interprets this provision to placethe duty on the Administratorto not only process applications for exemptions undersection 333, butforthe Administratorto craft conditions for the safe operation ofthe sUAS, if it should be determined thatthe conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements forapproval. 2

### The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authorityto issue exemptions. This statutory authority by its terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 ofthe Act, that includes sUASs, from the requirementthat all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate. The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) ofthis section or any sections 44702-44716 ofthis title ifthe Administratorfinds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1).

Surveyors Group, Inc.'s sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 orfewer lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 50 knots and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line of sight and will operate only within the sterile area described in the Flight Safety Manual, attached as Exhibit B (hereinafter "the Manual"). Such operations will insure thatthe sUAS will "not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system orthe public." 8



### Given the small size ofthe sUASs involved and the restricted sterile environmentwithin which theywill operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone ofsafety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned thatthe FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASsto commence immediately. Also due to the size ofthe sUASs and the restricted areas in which the relevant sUASs will operate, approval ofthe application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with allowing sUASs for commercial video operations, the grant ofthe requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests thatthe FAA grantthe requested exemption without delay.
AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

### The applicant proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level ofsafetyto operations underthe current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancementto the already safe commercial video filming operations conducted with conventional aircraft.

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### Reform Act Section 333 (b).


### 3These limitations and conditions to which Surveyors Group, Inc. agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include:

1. The sUAS will weigh less than 

### 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line ofsight of a pilot and/or observer. 3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 

### 20 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 

### 25°/o battery power reserve should that occur priorto the 

### 20 minute limit.



### 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 

### 400 feet AGL or, not morethan 

### 200 feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned.

5. Minimum crewfor each operation will consist ofthe sUAS Pilot, the Visual Observer, and the Camera Operator.

6. sUAS pilot will be an FAA licensed airman with at least a sport or recreational certificate and a valid driver's license. The observerwill also hold a valid driver's license.

7. sUAS Pilotwill be Pilot in Command (PIC). Ifa pilot certificate holderotherthan the sUAS Pilot, who possessthe necessary PIC qualifications, is also present on set (i.e. the Aerial Coordinator), that person can also be designated as PIC.

8. The sUAS will only operate within a confined "Sterile Area" as defined in the Manual. Section C ofthe Manual requires the establishment ofa "Security Perimeter'' forthe flight operations area.

9. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations priorto each day's production activities. It will be mandatorythat all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries ofthe safety perimeter be presentforthis briefing.



### 10. The operatorwill file a FAA Form 

### 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light ofthe requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office.

11. The operatorwill obtain the consent ofall persons involved in the filming and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 

### 100 feet ofthe flight operation, and this radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level ofsafety determination, as required by Section F ofthe Manual. With the advanced permission ofthe relevant FSDO, operations at closer range can be approved. (See Section B in the Manual Appendix B)



### 12. The operatorwill submit awritten Plan ofActivities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The three-day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO.

13. Pilot and observerwill have been trained in operation ofsUAS generally and received upto-date information on the particular sUAS to be operated as required.



### 14. Observerand pilotwill at all times be able to communicate by voice. 

### 15. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 16. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county orcity jurisdictions, including local lawenforcement, fire, orother appropriate governmental agencies.



### 17. Ifthe sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the sUAS will have capabilityto return to a pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter and land.

18. The sUAS will have the capabilityto abort aflight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.



### 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1) 

### 4Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements forthe issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1 ). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraftto be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meetsthe requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorize the FAAto exempt aircraftfrom the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximityto airports and populated areas ofthe particular sUAS. In all cases, an analysis ofthese criteria demonstrates thatthe sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and underthe conditions proposed will be at least as safe, orsafer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area as set out in the Manual. Unlike othercivil aircraft, operations underthis exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuantto the Manual's requirements, and underthe requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide securityforthe area ofoperation as is now done with conventional filming. The FAAwill have advance notice ofall operations. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with motion picture and television production, provide a greaterdegree ofsafetyto the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application ofthese same criteria demonstratesthatthere is no credible threatto national security posed by the sUAS, due to its size, speed ofoperation, location of operation, lack ofexplosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and inabilityto carry a substantial external load.

14C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking ofthe Aircraft The regulation requires: When marks include onlythe Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft neareach entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. Even though the sUAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the sUAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the size ofthe sUAV, two-inch lettering will be

5impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level ofsafetywill be provided by having the sUAV marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the sUAV will see the identification ofthe sUAS as "Experimental." The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167and 10167 A. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & 

### (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command. Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety ofcurrent operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a private pilot's license ratherthan a commercial pilot's license to operate this small sUAS. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area ofoperation is controlled and restricted, and all flights, are planned and coordinated in advance as setforth in the Manual. The level ofsafety provided by the requirements included in the Manual exceedsthat provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot's certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation ofthe sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations ofthe sUAS as requested with a private pilot as the PIC exceedsthe present level ofsafety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) 

### &(b).



### 14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness. The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued forthe aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size ofthe aircraft and the requirements contained in the Manual for maintenance and use ofsafety check lists priorto each flight, as setforth in Sections C 

### &D, an equivalent level ofsafety will be provided.



### 14 C.F.R. §91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft
... (2) Forwhich an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 ofthis chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.



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### The sUAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacityto carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level ofsafetywill be maintained by keeping the flight manual atthe ground control point where the pilotflying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565,95658,10167, 10167A, 10602,32827,and 10700.

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight action This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety offlight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided forthe aircraft an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level ofsafetywill be provided as setforth in the Manual. The PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoffdistances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight.

14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight instruction: Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used forflight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls.

sUASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fullyfunctional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraftvia radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions forflight training without fully functional dual controls for a number ofaircraft and forflight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemption Nos.5778K 

### &9862A. The equivalent level ofsafety provided by the fact that neithera pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed ofthe aircraft. Safe simulation and practice flight will be carried out in controlled environments. All simulations will be carried out on a computer using the drone controls. Any practice flying will take place in a safe environment, with no risk to human life below.

14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum safe altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation ofcivil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for a sUAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not more than 200 above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As setforth herein the sUAS will never operate at higherthan 400 AGL. It will however be operated in a 7

### restricted area with security perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre-obtained consent. The equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved given the size, weight, speed ofthe sUAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flightwill be taken withoutthe permission ofthe property owner or local officials. Because ofthe advance notice to the property owner and participants in the filming activity, all affected individualswill be aware ofthe planned flight operations as setforth in the Manual. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack offlammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL in the movie industry. In addition, the lowaltitude operations ofthe sUAS will ensure separation between these smaii-UAS operations and the operations ofconventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119.

14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeterthat is set"
...to the elevation ofthe departure airport oran appropriate altimetersetting available before departure." As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuantto the Manual and Safety Checklist, confirming the altitude ofthe launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning "a flight in an airplane underVFR 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- (1) During the day, to fly afterthatfor at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly afterthat forat least 45 minutes."

The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 25 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 20 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longertime frame for flight in daylight or nightVFR conditions is reasonable.

Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the small sUAS, in atightly controlled area where only people and property owners orofficial representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engenderthe type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed ofthe small sUAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 20 minutes would greatly reduce the utilityforwhich the exemption will be granted. 

### 8Applicant believes that an equivalent level ofsafety can be achieved by limiting flights to 20 minutes or 25% of battery powerwhichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area.

Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808.



### 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) 

### and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in§ 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it haswithin it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate
.... (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unlessthe airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) ofthis section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed atthe cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers orcrew. The sUAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents orto displaythem on the sUAS. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by keeping these documents atthe ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA hasissued numerous exemptionsto this regulation. A representative sample ofother exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700.



### 14 C.F.R. §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) 

### &(b): Maintenance Inspections These regulations require that an aircraft operator orowner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 ofthis chapter
...," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43.

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraftwith an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook as referenced in the Manuai.(See Sections B, D and G) An equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved because these small sUASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods oftime. If mechanical issues arise the sUAS can land 

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### immediately and will be operating from no higherthan 400 feet AGL. As provided in the Manual, the operatorwill ensure that the sUAS is in working order priorto initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person mostfamiliarwith the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level ofsafety.

Pursuantto 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) 

### &(b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) 

### &(b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (551bs or less) in motion picture and television operations. Approval ofexemptions allowing commercial operations ofsUASs in the film industrywill enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional film operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudesjustfeet from the subject being filmed and in extreme proximityto people and structures; and presentthe risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the neighborhood of4,000lbs., carrying large amounts ofjetA orotherfuel. Such aircraft must fly to and from the film location. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all ofthat risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried to the film set and not flown. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraftflights.

The operation ofsmall sUASs, weighting less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level ofsafety supporting the grant ofthe exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slowspeeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment and, as a result, are far saferthan conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximityto the ground and people.

sUASs Details: See Appendix C Safety Features: • Emergency "Return-To-Home" o 

### At the beginning ofeach flight a home point is set. This home point is set in accordance with the manual to allowfor a safe takeoffand return. Should the pilot's control lose signal with the sUAS 10

### Privacy or manually request a return, the sUAS will return to the starting point.

All flights will occur over private orcontrolled access property with the property owner's prior consent and knowledge. Filming will be of people who have also consented to being filmed or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where filming will take place.

Satisfaction ofthe criteria provided in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act of2012--size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line ofsight and national security- provide more than adequatejustification forthe grant ofthe requested exemptions allowing commercial operation ofapplicant's sUAS in the commercial video production industry pursuantto the Manual appended hereto. Sincerely
Surveyors Group, Inc. David Dosen

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# Appendix A: No-FlyZones Surveyors Group, Inc.'s Pilots will not be operating within 5 nautical miles of any airport. As a safety precaution, Surveyors Group, Inc.'s pilots will not be operating within 5 nautical miles of any airport similarto the permission granted in Exemption No. 11153 - Regulatory Docket No. FAA20140519, page 25, "20. The UA maynotoperate within 5 nauticalmiles ofan reference pointas denotedon a currentFAA-publishedaeronauticalchart unless 

### a letterofagreement with thatairports managementis obtained: andthe operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTA!v1 as requiredbythe operators GOA. The letterofagreement with the airportmanagementmustbe made available to the Administratorupon request." As well as in Exemption No. 11195 - Regulatory Docket No. FAA20140884, page 12, 1!19. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles ofan airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter ofagreement with that airports management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), as required by the operators Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA). The letter ofagreementwith the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request."

Surveyors Group, Inc. requests the same flexibility as exemptions 11153 and 11195for acquiring agreement with the airports' management should operations fall within 5 nautical miles ofan airport.

12Appendix 8: Safety Manual A. Maintenance a. The sUAS must be inspected by afactory trained technician every 10 flight hours. All maintenance records will be maintained for inspection as setforth in Section B. b. Ifany maintenance is undergone, the sUAS must pass aflighttestwith both a pilot and a manufacturertrained technician before flight. B. Record Keeping a. A digital record will be kept for all flights, flight times, and maintenance records. C. Securing Flight Site a. FSDO Submissions i. The sUAS operatorwillfile a FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light ofthe requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office. b. Safety Parameter i. Before filming occurs, a 100 yard perimeterfrom the planned flight path will be identified in orderto set a "sterile" environmentforthe operation. 1. Surveyors Group, Inc. must obtain written ororal permission from all landowners in sterile environment. 2. 48 hours before filming, all residents or businesses within 100 yards ofthe filming will be notified with printed flyers. a. Flyers will contain date offlight, time offlight, and contact information. 3. Streets and sidewalks that cross into the sterile environmentwill be marked with "Warning Lowflying Aircraft- Stay Back 150ft" signs to warn the public. 4. At all times Surveyors Group, Inc. will carry $1 mm in general liability insurance in case ofany damageto property or persons within the safety parameter 

### c. Identify potential obstacles 

### i. Before each flight, an inventorywill be taken for all potential obstacles that must be avoided while in flight. Including: 1. Powerlines 2. Cell Phone Towers 3. Trees 4. Flocks of birds that maytake flight 5. Heavilytraveled roadways 6. Utility wires 7. Elevated structures 8. At least 5 nautical miles from the nearest airport or helipad. D. Pre-Flight Checklist 13

### a. Take Off Location/ "Home" i. The sUAS will mark its take off location as a safe area to return to should the sUAS lose signal with the control or ifthe pilot signals the craftto return to its "home" location. 1. Take off location will be in an area with a 25ft radius with no obstructions, maintaining said radius vertically 200ft. 2. The sUAS will take offand land in the same location. 3. GPS Altimeterwill be marked as 0' elevation b. 

### Flight Canceling Events i. All flights will be cancelled for a minimum of2 hours if any ofthe below occur: 1. Police activity in the area 2. Lowflying aircraft in the area 3. Medical/News Helicopters active in the area 4. Wind exceeding 10 mph 5. Any emergency requiring emergency services occurs within the sterile environment 6. PIC is unable to complete flight without losing visual ofthe sUAS 7. Any precipitation 8. Heavy bird presence in the area that could cause a mid-air collision. 9. Any defects or damagefound during preflight exam 

### c. Physical Inspection i. Before each flight the sUAS will be checked to ensure that it is safe for flight. 1. Batteryvoltage will be checked to ensure it is >75% 2. Blades will be inspected to ensurethey are tightened and free of damage 3. Camera mount and gimbal will be inspected to ensure it is fully attached and operating. 4. sUAS will be checked for any damage that may have taken place in transit. 5. The sUAS will be tested at a low altitude to ensure all controls are responding correctly. 6. Battery checked for damage that could affect its charge ii. If any party ofthe inspecting shows a damaged part or parts, the sUAS is deemed non-usable and must be inspected by afactory trained technician./ d. 

### Post Flight Inspections/Checklist i. After each flight, the the sUAS will be thoroughly inspected forany damage that occurred in flight. 1. Body inspected for any damage 2. Blades visually checked forany damage atall 3. Battery checked for damage 14E. Mid-Air Safety Protocol a. Max Speed i. Ascent 1. 1Om/s ii. Descent 

### 1. 4m/s iii. Flight Speed 1. The sUAS is neverto exceed 1Om/s b. Altitude i. The sUAS is neverto exceed 400ft c. Emergency i. If it appears thatthe sUAS, any property or humans are at risk, the sUAS will be grounded immediatelyto a safe location. d. Sight i. The pilot must keep the sUAS within eyesight at all times unassisted by anytechnology. F. Participation by non-pilot staff a. All staff involved in the production orfilming using the sUAS will consentto maintain a safe distance ofat least 30ftduring the filming. G. Pilot/SpotterTraining a. Before flying, both the Pilot and spotterwill receive updated information on the sUAS and its firmware. i. The controller allows fora simulatortraining, both the pilot and spotterare allowed to run through the simulatortraining



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C-an I removethecameraandattach mym'lm?

Canl charge my Remom Controller and lntE'lligent HightBatteryat the sametime?

W.hat arethe buttonsonthebackcf my RemoteContro.lJer fo.r?

Ho.'i.\' farcanl fly my Phantom 3?

Whatapp shouldl usewithmyPhantom3?

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Howdo 'I changetheoontml modeofmy Phantom3?

Can Iusea Phantom2 RemoteController1vith thePhantom :3?

Can Iusea Phantom:2IntelligentFlight Battery\\tfththe .Phantom3?

My Phamom3 duesnottumoff rightaway., is something 'lirtrong?

Do .I haveto buythe HemoteControllerseparately?

Does my Phanttlm3 supp<:rldual Remote Ctmtrollers?

Whatdoes the "P, A; F' switchonthe Remote Controllerdo?



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How can :1 ensurethatmypicturesand vlrlooswill besyndhn::miz.ro to my iOSa'lbum?

What shouldl doto land my Phantom3 smo<JthJy as pas:siible?

W.hy istMdischargetimeofthe battery notzero, eventhough I havenever usedit?

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