1 UNITED STATES OF AMERI CA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHI NGTON, D.C.

**IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:**

**AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , 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**  **DJI**

**PHANTOM 3 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM**  **PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 O F**  **THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012**

**(PUBLIC LAW 112**
**- 95)** 

Submitted on July

6 , 2015 Amazing Wedding Movies , LLC D Beyer (owner/operator) 600 17 th St, STE 2800 S Denver, CO 80202 Cell: (720 ) 987

- 57282 **TABLE OF CONTENTS** Page
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................3
SUMMARY...................................................................................................................... .....4
IN TRODUCTI ON AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER....................................................4
BACKGROUND................................................................................................................... .4
BASI S FOR PETITION......................

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER............................................................. 6
THE SPECIFI C SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHI CH AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, SEEKS E XEMPTION...................................

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, SEEKS AND THE REASON AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, SEEKS THE RELIEF... ......9
THE REASONS WHY GRANTING AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.............................. 1 1
THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTI ON WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT S AFETY................

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SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGI STER...... 2 2 ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT CI

NEMACAP TURE VIDEOGRAPHY’S REQUEST

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CONCLUSION..............................................................................................

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APPENDI CES........................................................................

. ................ 243 **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 Re gulations 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 Sy stem PI C Pilot In Command Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 SO Safety Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem VFR Visual Flight Rules VLOS Visual L ine of Site VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing4 **SUMMARY**
AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, seek s 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 Sy stem pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit me to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem (UAS) for the commercial purpose of co nducting aerial video and photograph y for of construction sites, real estate, landscape, and special events over certain areas of the United States.

**INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER** AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C provides its clients with expertise and knowledge in the fields of photography and videography. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES, LLC has been in business for 1 year and has wo rked with many clients on special events and weddings. AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES, LLC is expe rienced in all aspects of videography and photography. The objective of AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES, LLC ‘s aerial video and photography operations is to provide low cost, high quality imaging for a variety of commercial and residential customers. As well as to provide search and rescue services as required with local emergency management and to increase the public’s knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations.
**BACKGROUND** Unmanned Aircraft Sy stems: DJIPhantom 3
AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, seek s an exemption to operate DJI s ys tems for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJ I Phantom 3 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone s ys tems. The DJ I Phantom 3 ha s a maximum gross weight of approximately

1280 gram, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJ I Phantom 3 UA is equipped with four main rotors; driven by L ithium Poly

mer battery

powered electric motors. The DJ I Phantom 3 UA that will be operated b y AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

. **BASIS FOR PETITION** Petitioner, AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernizat ion and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereb y petitions the Administrator to commerciall y operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UASs in the National Airspace S ys tem (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 unmanned aircraft and its operation, AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, will meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. P art 21, Subpart H.5

Accordingl y, AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, request s relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that onl y appl y to aircraft with an ai rworthiness certificate. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, submit s that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Petitioner will use his experience to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 3 In struction Manual). Furthermore, Petitioner will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS. Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PI C) by meeting mini mum flight

hour and currency

requirements, that the PI C is able to safel y operate the DJIPhantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehic les and structures. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, seek s relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C will ensure that the UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every

flight, by determining that the UAS are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJIPhantom 3 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, also seek s an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJ I Phantom 3 UA will not have a ty pical baro metric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJ I Phantom 3 UA will be provided to the PI C via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monito ring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with my operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.Additionally , AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, submit s that safet y will not be affected b y operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fl y for a total duration of approximately 15 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, AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:6

**A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner**  **:** AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C D Beyer (owner/operator) 600 17 th St, STE 2800 S Denver, CO 80202 Cell: (720 ) 987

- 5728 Email: AmazingWeddingMovies@gmail.com **B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. from Which AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, S**  **eeks Exemption.**
**1. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s 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 (PI C) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PI C of an aircraft. (b) A private pilot may , for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employ

ment if

— (1) The flight is only

incidental to that business or employ ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property

for compensation or hire.
**2. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC,**  **Seek s**  **Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).**  Section 91.7, entitled Civil A ircraft A irworthiness , subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may

operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworth y condition. **3. AMAZING WEDDING**  **MOVIES , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121.**  Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , subsection (a), states the following, in part: (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;7 (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.
**4. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s Exemption From The**  **Requirements 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 norma l cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.
**5. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s Exemption From The**  **Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).** Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or ope rator of an aircraft

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

**6. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s Exemption From**  **The Requirements Of**  **Section 91.407(a)(1)** Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following: (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 b y a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter.
**7. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIE**  **S , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **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:8

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraf

t 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 to service b y a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for th e issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.
**8. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s 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 maint enance, 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 work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service. (2) Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. (ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, 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 cur

rent inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required b y the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.9 (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safe ty 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 b y § 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 b y other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retain ed and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.
**C. The Extent Of Relief AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s And The Reason**  **AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **The Relief.**
**1 . Extent Of Relief**  **AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **And The Reason AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s Relief From Section 61.113(a)**  **And (b).** Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC 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 employ

ment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employ ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property

for compensation or hire. As set forth more full y below, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, submit s that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PI C wil l be allowed to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UA except for the petitioner

. Further, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C submit s that all flights of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS , conducted by the PI C pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to petitioner and (2) will not carry passengers or propert y for compensation or hire. **2. Extent Of Relief**  **AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **And The Reason AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s Relief From Section 91.7(a).** 10

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent required to allow AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, to determine that the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS is in airworthy

condition prior to every

flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 3 In struction Manual). AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, seek s the requested relief because the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS do not require an airworthiness cer tificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, will ensure that the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS is in airworthy

condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 3 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below. **3. Extent Of Relief AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s And The Reason**  **AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **Relief From Section 91.121.** Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , may be required to allow flight operations of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS , which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, seek s the requested relief because the DJ I Phantom 3 UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Co nsidering 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 full y set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJIPhantom 3 UA is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically

ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS. **4. Extent Of Relief AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s And The Reason**  **AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **Relief From Section 91.151(b).** Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, seek s the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery

powered DJIPhantom 3 UA will severel y constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantl y, as set forth below, the technic al specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS, the DJ I Phantom 3 operating documents, and AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, proposed operating limitations, ensure that AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, will safely operate the11

battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly

for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes.
**5. Extent Of Relief AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC, Seek**  **s And The Reason**  **AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC,**  **Seek s**  **Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).**  Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) onl y apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, request s relief from these Sections because DJ I Phantom 3 UAS do es not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS meet s the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingl y , AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, will perform maintenance, alterations, or preve ntive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJIPhantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS. **D. The Reasons Why Granting AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES**  **, LLC ’s**  **Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.**  Granting the present Petition will further the public interest b y allowing AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, t o safely , efficiently , and economically perform aerial video and photograph y of construction sites , real estate , landscape , and special events over certain areas of the United States. Additionally , use of the DJIPhantom 3 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy . Notably , the benefits of AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, proposed operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS will be realized without implicating any

privacy issues. **1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.** The DJ I Phantom 3 UA i s battery powered and serve s as a safe, efficient, and economical altern ative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery . By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJ I Phantom 3 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft i n the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and propert y in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, b y reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused b y arriving and dep arting aircraft will be reduced. The DJ I Phantom 3 UA do es not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photograph y missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by

air traff ic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.12

**2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom**  **3 UAS.**  Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJIPhantom 3 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly

benefit the public by

drasticall y 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 DJ I Phantom 3 UAS produce s no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentall y conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photograph y, while burning approximately

20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJ I Phantom 3 UA, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA is propelled b y battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By usin g the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property

in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely

elim inated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, DJ I Phantom 3 UA (weighing approximately

2 pounds 11 ounces, at maximum gross weights with lengths of 16 inches, widths of 16 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less phy s ical potential for collateral damage to life and propert y on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that ty picall y conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of 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 Phantom 3**  **UAS Will Benefit The Economy.** In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS will allow United States based companies, like AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. econom y. Specificall y, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory

actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery

powered DJ I Phantom 3 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 c ost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS, companies such as AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimatel y contribute to growth of the U.S. econom y. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJIPhantom 3 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; an d allows companies 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, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, proposed operation of the DJ I Phantom 313

UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically , DJ I Phantom 3 UAS will be operate d only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJIPhantom 3 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the F ederal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum 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**  **Prov ided By The Rule From Which I Seek Exemption.**  **1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3**  **UA 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 associate d with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, my operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS meet s the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to 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 . Speci fically , FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: (a ) In General.

--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act. (b ) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. --In making the determination under 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 capability, 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 (2 ) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airw orthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1 ). (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

--If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.14

In seeking this exemption, AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LL C, submit s that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by : (a) the characteristics of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating lim itations.

**a. The Specifications Of DJI Phantom 3**  **UAS Demonstrate s**  **Its Safe Characteristics.**  The DJ I Phantom 3 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 Phantom 3**  **UAS.** The technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS is set forth by the DJIPhantom 3 Specifications and Data Sheet.

**ii. The DJI Phantom 3**  **UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.**  The DJ I Phantom 3 UAS may be operated in both manual and full y autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJIPhantom 3 UAS is available on

- line at DJI Phantom 3 User Manual

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**iii. The DJI Phantom 3**  **UAS I**  **s Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of**  **The Control Link Or Navigation.**  When the Control L ink is lost, the DJIPhantom 3 UA will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJ I Phantom 3 UA do es not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA will assume that the Control L ink is lost and the UA will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS is available on - line at DJ I Phantom 3 User Manual

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**a. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3**  **UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.**  In seeking this exemption, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, propose s to commerciall y operate DJI Phantom 3 UAS for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitati ons: 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJ I Phantom 3 Unmanned Aircraft S ys tems. Proposed15 operations of an y 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 UA may

not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated b y the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved b y ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PI C at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided b y an y device other than corrective lenses, as sp ecified on the PI C’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of first person view (FPV) b y the PI C or safet y observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS require ment as long as the PIC alway s maintains VL OS capability . The SO and PI C must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PI C must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PI C 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 PI C with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Admi nistrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take prece dence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may

update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility

to track such revisions and present update d 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. I f the operator determines that any update or revision would affec t 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 doc uments. 10. Prior to each flight the PI C 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 the16 UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the neces sary 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. 1 1. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PI C who conducts the functional test flight must m ake an entry

in the aircraft records. 12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the oper ating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safet y 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 operator may

not permit any

PIC to operate unless the PI C meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safel y operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles an d structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may onl y be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency , and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonp articipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.
1 8 . UAS operations may

not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.17

19 . 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 airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required b y the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 2 0 . The UA may

not be operated less than 400 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally

from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PI C. 2 1 . If the UA loses communicat ions or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre

determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents. 2 2 . The PI C must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or e mergencies in accordance with the operating documents. 2 3 . The PI C is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fl y atnormal cruising speed to the intended landing point and lan d the UA with 25% battery power remaining. 2 4 . The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspac e, altitude level and potential transponder requirements. 2 5 . All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

Number) markings in acc ordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 2 6 . 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. 2 7 . The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PI C at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made av ailable to the Administrator or an y law enforcement official upon request. 2 8 . The UA must remain clear and yi eld the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 29 . The UAS may

not be operated b y the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.18

3 0 . Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PI C, 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 immediately and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or s tructures has granted permission and the PI C has made a safet y 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 PI C, SO, operator trainees or essential pe rsons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a). 3 1 . All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owne r/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 3 2 . Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined b y 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.** AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, submit s that the equivalent level of safety established by

Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because n o PIC will be allowed to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS except AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, and that PIC has demonstrated, b y meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safel y operate the DJIPhantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , 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 skills necessary to safel y operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS , AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, submit s that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commerciall y certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C ’s , specific proposed flight operations. The FAA has previously

granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos.19

11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 1113 6, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, will not allow any PI C to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS except petitioner and that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

hour requirements or DJ I Phantom 3 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safel y operate the DJIPhantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specificall y, the PI C 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 be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PI C must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 day s (for currency purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior docum ented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during m y 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 PI C must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PI C must also have accumulat ed 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 hour s 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 day s (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 acco mplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency , and experience

- building flights the PI C is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingl y, AMAZING WEDD IN G MOVIES , LLC, will ensure safe operations by not allowing an y P IC to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safel y operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS i n a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.20

**3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Advers**  **ely Affect Safety.** The equivalent level of safety established b y Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every

flight, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, will ensure that the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS is in an airworth y condition based upon the UAS’s compl iance 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 her ein (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 b y Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information of the DJ I Phantom 3 UA will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which do wnlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with my operation of the DJIPhantom 3 UA within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safet y equival ent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated b y GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established b y the UAS at ground level. The FAA has previously

grant ed 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, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158 , 11159, 11160, 11161). **5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by

14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the loc ation of the proposed flight operations. Accordingl y, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, will ensure that it will safel y operate the battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery

power to fl y for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established b y 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furtherm ore, safet y will be ensured as the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS provide s audible and visual warnings to the PI C at the GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximate ly 10% remaining battery

power. At the criticall y low battery level, the DJ I Phantom3 UAS will descend and land automaticall y.21

Significantl y, previous exemptions granted b y the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversel y affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previousl y granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109 , 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). **6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not**  **Adversely Affect Safety.** In seeking this exemption, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, submit that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by

Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) w ill be met because AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJIPhantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, I will document and maintain all maintenance records for DJ I Phantom 3 UAS. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversel y affect safety because AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, will use my experience to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed b y the operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safet y established by

Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS will be performed b y m e. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly

maintenance log. Significantl y, previou s 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 adversel y affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. In consideration of m y proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJIPhantom 3 UAS, I submit that safety will not be adversel y 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 previousl y 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.**
In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions , AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, request s that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of DJ I Phantom 3 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to22

establish a level of safet y 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 oper ation of the UA for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with an y 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 DJ I Phantom 3 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 that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safet y standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 21.1 6. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, ’s intended operation of DJIPhantom 3 UAS, which contain such safet y 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).

**F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The**  **Federal Register, stating: The Rules From**  **Which I**  **Seek Exemption:**
AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , 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 I**  **Seek:** This exemption will pe rmit AMAZING W EDDING MOVIES

, LLC, to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.23

**G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To**  **Support AMAZING**  **WEDDING MOVIES , LLC,**  **Request.** This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safel y in the NAS. As such, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , 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 public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for s uch UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, will operate the DJIPhantom 3 UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a thre at to national security

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**CONCLUSION** As set forth herein, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS commerciall y, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, b y allowing AMAZING WEDDI NG MOVIES , LLC, to safely , efficiently , and economically operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS commerciall y within the NAS.
**WHEREFORE** , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LLC, respectfull y 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 AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. Dated: July

6 , 2015 Respectfully submitted,

_______________________ AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C D Beyer (owner/operator) 600 17 th St, STE 2800 S Denver, CO 80202 Cell: ( 720) 987

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APPENDI CES: Appendix A

– Phantom 3 Technical Specifications Appendix B

- Phantom 3 Pre

- Flight Inspection Check List Appendix C

– Phantom Flying Flowchart Appendix D

– Monthly

Maintenance Lo g

**APPENDIX A**
**DJI PHANTOM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS** 
AMAZING WEDDING MOVIES , LL C, onl y utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJIUASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will n ot 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, DJIsoftware provides real

- time altitude and l ocation information to the PI C via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

. Phantom 3 Purchased from DJI General Specs. **Weight (Including Battery And Propellers)**  1280 g **Diagonal Size (Including Propellers)** 590 mm **Max Ascent Speed** 5 m/s **Max Descent Speed**  3 m/s **Hover Accuracy** Vertical: +/

- 10cm Horizontal: +/

- 1m **Max Speed** 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) **Max Altitude Above Sea Level** 6000 m **Operating Temperature** 0°C to 40°C **GPS Mode** GPS/GLONASS Camera **Sensor** Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (tot al pixels: 12.76 M) **Lens**25

FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞ **ISO Range** 100

- 3200 (video) 100

- 1600 (photo) **Shutter Speed** 8s

- 1/8000s **Image Max Size** 4000 x 3000 **Still Photography Modes** Single Shot Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias Time

- lapse **Video Recording Modes** Phantom 3 Professional UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 **Supported SD Card Types** Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating required **Max Bitrate Of Video Storage** 60 Mbps **Supported File Formats** FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG

- 4 AVC/H.264) **Operating Temperature** 0°C to 40°C Gimbal **Controllable Range** Pitch

- 90° to +30° **Stabilization** 3

- axis (pitch, roll, yaw) Vision Positioning **Max Velocity** Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground) **Altitude Range** 30 cm

- 300 cm **Operating Range** 30 cm

- 300 cm **Operating Environment** Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15) Remote Controller **Operating Frequency** 2.400 GHz

- 2.483 GHz **Max Distance** 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed) **Video Output Port** USB **Operating Temperature** 1.126 **A PPENDIX**  **B**
Phantom 3 Pre

- Flight Inspection Check List
Pre

- Flight Check List  Visual inspection for defects  Batteries fully

charged and checked

- Transmitter, UAS, iPad, iPhone, approved/compatible device  Props tightened and locked  SD card in camera  Lens cap removed (As necessary)  Antennae up and parallel  Transmitter turned on (press once, release, then press and hold for 3 seconds)  Ensure Transmitter is in P Mode  UAS turned on (press once, release, then press and hold for 3 seconds)  Flick the transformation switch on transmitter up and down 4 times quickly to convert from travel mode to flight mode or use the app  DJIPilot app quit and restarted, no other running apps on iPad  Tap bar at top of app (Safe to Fl y GPS) for full status  Maps are cached (move the map around, zoom in an out)  Minimum return height adjusted (check for tallest object and set accordingl y)  UAS placed in safe launch and recover position  Home point reprogrammed via app  Area clear of people / obstructions Flight Check Li st  Hover close for 20 seconds. Look / L isten for defects  Confirm expected stick operation  Monitor battery

power  Monitor signal strength  Keep line

- of

- sight with UAS

o Ensure area/zone of intended flight path is clear of other aerial traffic.

o Ensure area/zone of intended flight path is clear of any electrical/power lines

o Ensure atmospheric conditions are optimal for safe operation of UAV/UAS
Select a safe zo ne to “ditch” the UAV/UAS in the event an emergency landing is required27 **A PPENDIX C** 28 **A PPENDIX**  **D**