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# L DEVOR PRODUCTIONS, LLC 16164 Lakeside Ave SE Mark Ewert - President/Owner Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: 952-440-5422 Cell: 612-839-8320 cmewert@integraonline.com

September 2, 2015 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE West Buiiding Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590

Re: Request for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reforrn Act of 2012

Dear Sir or Madam; Devor Productions, LLC is a Minnesota based, Limited Liability Corporation specializing in photography and video production. 

### Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R Part 11, Devor Productions, LLC hereby appiies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its small unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). Devor Productions, LLC operates a UAS under 55 pounds that is manufactured by industry leader, DJI. The proposed aircraft is the Inspire-1 which is controlled by two separate remote controls. One operator controls the aircraft while a second operator controls the camera/gimbal functions. Having two operators allows the aircraft controller to maintain constant vigilance on the position, function, and surrounding air space of the UAS. This UAS has programmable limitations for distance and altitude as well as programmable and automatic Return to Home Functions. The use of UAS, eliminates the environmental impact of exhaust, and noise caused by manned aircraft. The danger of mid-air colkision with manned aircraft is lessened as it flies at a maximum altitude of 400 feet, lower than minimum altitude of manned aircraft. Devor Productions, LLC will use the UAS for the cinematography of Television, Corporate, Real Estate, Water 

### Sports, Agriculture videos and be available for Search and Rescue. Devor Productions, LLC is owned by Mark Ewert. Mark is a videographer/producer with more than 26 years of experience working with corporate clients, many of whom are Fortune 500 companies in the Minneapolis area. He has produced videos used for corporate training of the general public, employee safety and process training, and marketing for potential sales and investment opportunities. The videos have inc{uded building construction, 

### boat manufacturing and operation, and heavy duty equipment function. These videos have helped his clients market to potential investors, buyers, future employees, thereby senring the pubfic by bringing in money and jobs to the local economy. His clients have also used his videos to promote safety in the workpiace. Many of these projects have used helicopters for aerial cinematography or tower boats. The projects will be more cost efPective for his clients and safer to the general public by using UASs. Devor Productions, LLC's exemption request would permit its operation of a lightweight, unmanned UAS in tightly controlled and limited airspace under 400 feet. Predetermined, specifically marked areas of operation, and cordoned off locations will insure that safety is a priority on location while review of flight data and other information will act to further safety protocols.Granting Devor Productions, LLC request comports with the Secretary of Transportations (FAAAdministrators) responsibilities to not only integrate UASs into the national airspace system, but to establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems (UASs) in the national airspace system under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. Further, Devor Productions, LLC will conduct its operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise estabtished by the Federal Aviation Administration. For reasons stated in the attached petition, Devor Productions, LLC respectfully requests the grant of an exemption allowing it to operate lightweight, unmanned, remote controlled UASs within the national airspace for commercia! purposes. The following link provides details on the UAS that Devor Productions, LLC will operate, including specs. We abide by all manufacturing guidelines which are also located at the following link. DJI Inspire 1: http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1

Respectfully, 

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Mark Ewert, President/Owner

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