March 14, 2016 Docket Operations, M -30 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 Subject: Petition to the FAA for Amendment to Docket No. FAA-2015-0717 Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. Dear Sir or Madam Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. hereby submits to the Federal Aviation Administration an exemption petition for additional aircraft system coverage. LandBros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. requests to operate eleven additional aircraft systems (UAS) that are currently not covered in Docket No
. FAA-2015 -0717 . This letter provides requested information as listed in the FAA' s "Public Guidance for Petitions for Exemptions Filed under Section 333" as described as of this date at the FAA website at https :/ 

### fwww.faa.govjuasj legis lative_programs/section_333/how to file a_petition/ Purpose for the Amendment: LandBros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. desires to utilize additional unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) , herein described, to accomplish aerial photography of industrial and commercial facilities
. These aircraft systems include: • DJI Phantom 4 • DJI S1000 

## • DJI Agras MG - 1 

## • DJIInspire 

## • Trimble UX5 

### • Trimble UX5HP 

## • Trimb l e ZX5 

## • Tuffwing- UAV Mapper 

## • 3DR So lo 

## • 3DR Iris+ 

## • Aeryon Labs - Aeryon Skyranger Contact Information: LandBros Aerial Photography PO Box 840240 New Orleans, LA 70184 Office : 225 -366-7005 Mobile: 225-803-6642 Email: danny
. landry@landbros.com 

### 11. Aircraft Descriptions: a. Aircraft Description: DJI Phantom 4 

### Design and Operational Characteristics: • LandBros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a DJI Phantom 4 comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground statio n . Thi s aircraft is a quad-copter design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of 1380 g (3.0423 lbs
. )
. • The Phantom 4 has an integrated camera for capturing aerial sti ll photographs and videos. • It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by battery-powered electric motors. Maximum airspeed is 44 .73 mph. • The Phantom 4 in clud es a Failsafe Function
. It activates if the Remote Control is powered off, the Phantom 4 has flown outside effective control range, the signa l between the Phantom 4 and the Remote Control is blocked, or if there is interference causing a signal problem. When activated, the Fa il saf e Function automatically flies the Phantom 4 back to the Home Point (the start location) and land s it
. If GPS mode is not active, the Failsafe Function will exec ute a controlled descend and automatic landin g. • Through the Phantom 4 Assistant software, each flight operation will be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to within the confines of the property to be surveyed for L and Bros or Land Bros' Clients. b. Aircraft Description: DJI SlOOO 

### Design and Operational Chara cteristics: • LandBros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a DJI 51000 comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a tran sportab le ground station
. This aircraft is a octo-copter design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of 7900g (17
.4171b s. )
. • The 51000 has a Sony A7r or Panasonic GH4 camera for capt uring aerial s till photographs and video s. • It is equipped with eight rotors that are driven by battery-powered electric motors . Maximum airspeed is 35 mph. • The 51000 includ es a Failsafe Function
. It activates if the Remote Control is powered off, the 51000 has flown outside effective control range, the signa l between the 51000 and the Remote Contro l is blocked , or if there is interference causing a signal problem
. When activated, the Failsafe Function automatically flies the 51000 back to the Home Point (th e s tart locat ion) and lands it. If GPS mode is not active , the Failsafe Function will execute a controlled descend and automatic landing
. • Through the 51000 Ass istant software, each flight operation will be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to within the confines of th e property to be surveyed for L and Bros or Land Bros' Clients.
2c. Aircraft Description: DJI Agras MG-1 

### Design and Operational Characteristics: • LandBros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a DJI Agra s MG - 1 comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground station. This aircraft is a octo-copter design with gross weight (battery and propellers includ ed) of 2250 g (4.96 lb s.). • The Agra s MG - 1 has an integrated camera for capturing aerial sti ll photographs and videos. • It is equipped with eight rotors that are driven by battery- powered electric motors. Maximum airspeed is 49 . 2 mph
. • The Agras MG - 1 includes a Failsafe Function
. It activates if the Remote Control is powered off, the Agras MG - 1 has flown outside effective control range , the signal between the Agras MG-1 and the R e mote Contro l is blocked, or ifthere is interference causing a signal problem. When activated, the Fai lsafe Function automatica lly flie s the Agra s MG-1 back to the Home Point (the s tart location) and lands it. If GPS mode is not active, the Fail safe Function wi ll execute a controlled descend and automatic landing. • Through the Agras MG - 1 Assistant software, each flight operation will be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight contro l s ystem will limit operations to within the confine s of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Clients
. d. Aircraft Description: DJIInspire 1 Pro 

### Design and Operational Characteristics : • Land Bros Aeria l Photography, L.L.C. 

### plan s to additionally operate a DJIInspire 1 Pro compri sed of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground station
. This aircraft is a quad -copter design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of 3400g {7
.5 1bs.)
. • The In spire 1 Pro ha s a integrated camera for capturing aeria l still photograph s and videos
. • It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by battery-powered e lectric motors . Maximum airspeed is 40 mph
. • The In spire 1 Pro in clude s a Failsafe Function
. It activates if the Remote Control is powered off, if the Inspire 1 Pro has flown outside effective control range , the signa l between the In sp ire 1 Pro and the Remote Control is blocked, or if there is interference cau sing a signal problem
. When activated, the Failsafe Functi on automatically flies the Inspire 1 Pro back to the Home Point (th e start location) and lands it. If GPS mode is not active , the Failsafe Functio n wi ll execute a controlled descend and automatic landing
. • Through the In spire 1 Pro Assi s tant software, each flight operation w ill be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitud e from the Home Point such that the flight contro l system wi ll limit operations to within the confines of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Clients
.



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### e. Aircraft Description: Trimble UXS 

### • Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a Trimble UXS comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a transportab le ground station
. This aircraft is a fixed wing design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of 2500g (S.Sibs.). • The Trimb le UXS has an integrated camera for capturing aeria l sti ll photographs and videos. • It is equipped with one battery powered motor. Maximum airspeed is 50 mph
. • The UXS includes a Fai lsafe Function
. It activates if the contro l unit is powered off, the aircraft has flown outside effective contro l range, the signal between the aircraft and the contro l station is blocked, or if there is interference causing a signa l problem. When activated, the Failsafe Function automatically flies the aircraft back to the Home Point (the start location) and land s it. • Through the UXS contro l un it, each flight operation will be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to within the confines of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Cli ents. 

### f . Aircraft Description: Trimble UXSHP 

### • Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a Trimble UXSHP comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground station
. Thi s aircraft is a fixed wing design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of 2900g (6.4 lbs
.). • The Trimb le UXSHP has an integrated camera for capturing aeria l s till photographs and videos. • It is equipped with one battery powered motor. Maximum airspeed is 53mph
. • The UXSHP includes a Failsafe Function. It activates if the control unit is powered off, the aircraft has flown outside effective contro l range, the signal between the aircraft and the control station is blocked, or if there is interference causing a signa l problem. When activated, the Failsafe Function automatically flies the aircraft back to the Home Point (the start location) and lands it. 

## • Through the UXSHP contro l unit, each flight operation will be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight control system wi ll limit operations to within the confines of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or LandBros' Clients
. g. Aircraft Description: Trimble ZXS 

### • Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a Trimble ZXS comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground station
. This aircraft is a hexa-copter design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of SOOOg {lllbs.)
. 

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## • 

## • The Trimble ZXS has an integrated camera for capturing aeria l still photographs and videos. It is equipped with six rotors that are driven by battery-powered e lectric motors. The ZXS includes a Fa il safe Function
. It activates ifthe control unit is powered off, the aircraft h as flown outside effective contro l range, the signal between the aircraft 

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### and the control station is blocked, or if there is interference causing a signal problem. When activated, the Fail safe Function automatically flies the aircraft back to the Home Point (the start location) and lands it. • Through the ZXS control unit, each flight operation will be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight co ntrol system will limit operations to within the conf ine s of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or LandBros' Clients. Th ese performance limitation requirements are included in the UAS Operating Proce dures contained in Appendix A herein. h. Aircraft Description: Tuffwing UAV Mapper 

### • Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a Tuffwin g UAV Mapper comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a transportab le ground station. This aircraft is a fixed wing design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of 2000g (4.4 lbs.). • The Tuffwing UAV Mapper has an integrated camera for capturing aerial still photographs and videos. • It is equipped with one battery powered motor. Maximum airspeed is 44.7 mph. • The Tuffwing UAV Mappe r includes a Failsafe Function. It activates if the control unit is powered off, the aircraft has f lown outside effective control range, the signal between the aircraft and the control statio n is blocked, or if there is int erference causing a signal problem. When activated, the Fai lsafe Function automatically flies the aircraft back to the Home Point (the start lo cation) and lands it. • Throu gh the Tuffwing UAV Mapp er control unit, each flight operation will be programmed with a maximum radiu s distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to within the confin es of the property to be surveyed fo r Land Bros or Land Bros ' Clients. 

### i. Aircraft Description: 3DR Solo 

### Design and Operationa l Characteristics: • Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a 3DR Solo compri sed of an unmann ed aircraft and a transportable ground station. This aircraft is a quad-copter design with gross weight (battery and prope ll ers includ ed) of 1800g (3.9 1 bs.). 

## • 

## • The 3DR Solo ha s an integ rated came ra for capturing aerial sti ll photographs and videos. It is equ ipped with four rotors that are driven by battery-powered electric motors . Maximum airspeed is 55 mph. • The 3DR Solo includes a Fai lsafe Function. It activates if the Remote Control is powered off, if the 3DR So lo ha s flown outside effective contro l ran ge, the signal between the 3DR So lo and the Remote Contro l is blocked, or if there is int erference causing a signal problem. When activated , the Fai lsafe Function automatically fl ies the 3DR So lo back to the Home Point (the start location) and lands it. If GPS mode is not active, the Failsafe Function will execute a controlled descend and automatic landing
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### • Through the 3DR So lo Assistant software, each flight operation wi ll be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Home Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to within the confines of the property to be surveyed for LandBros or Land Bros' Clients
. j. 

### Aircraft Description: 3DR Iris+ Design and Operational Characteristics: • Land Bros Aeria l Photography, L.L.C. 

### plan s to additionally operate a 3DR Iris+ comprised of an unm anned ai rcraft and a transportab le ground s tation
. This aircraft is a quad -copter design with gross weight (battery and prope ll ers included) of 1282g (2.81bs.)
. • The 3DR Iris + has an integrated camera for capturing aerial still photograph s and videos. • It is equipped with fou r rotors that are driven by battery-powered e lectric motors . Maximum airspee d is 40 mph
. • The 3DR Iri s+ includes a Failsafe Function
. It activates if the Remote Control is powered off , 

### if the 3DR Iris+ has flown outside effective control range , the signal between the 3DR I ris+ and the Remote Contro l is blocked, or if there is interference causing a signal problem
. When activated, the Failsafe Function automatically flies the 3DR Iris+ back to the Home Point (the start location) and lands it
. If GPS mode is not active , the Failsafe Function will execute a controlled descend and automatic landing. • Through the 3DR Iris+ Assistant software, each flight operation wil l be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the Hom e Point such that the flight control system will limit operations to w ithin the confines of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Cl ients. k. Aircraft Description: Aeryon Labs- Aeryon Skyranger Design and Operational Characteristics: • Land Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. 

### plans to additionally operate a Aeryon Skyranger comprised of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground stati on. This aircraft is a quad -copter design with gross weight (battery and propellers included) of 2400g {5
.3 lbs
. )
. 

## • • The Aeryon Skyranger has an integ rated camera for capturing aerial sti ll photographs and videos. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by battery-powered elect ric motors. Maximum airspeed is 40 mph
. 

### • The Aeryon Skyranger includes a Fail safe Function. It activates if the Remote Contro l is powered off, 

### if the Aeryon Skyranger has flown outside effective control ra nge, the signal between the Ae ryon Skyranger and t he Remote Contro l is blocked, or if there i s interference caus in g a signa l problem. When activated, the Failsafe Function automatically flies the Aeryon Skyranger back to the Home Point (the start location) and lands it
. If GPS mode is not active, the Failsafe Function will execute a contro ll ed descend and automatic landing
. • Through the Aeryon Skyranger Assistant softwa re, each f li ght operation wi ll be programmed with a maximum radius distance and maximum altitude from the 

### 6Home Point such that the f l ight control system w ill l imit operations to within t he co nfines of the property to be surveyed for Land Bros or Land Bros' Cl ients
.

2. Procedures for Ensuring UAS Is In a Condition Safe for Flight Prefl ight Checks: At a minimum, the fo ll owing items will be checked prior to in itiatin g any operation
. (See Appendix A in this document for detailed procedures, Land Bros Aeria l Photography, L.L.C. Operating Procedure V1.2.1 7.28.15)
• Operations must be in dayl ight hours and under visual meteorolog i cal conditions (VMC)
. • Area to be surveyed is defined on a p lot p lan drawing with path offlight and altitudes for each leg of the flight clearly marked
. • F l ight path is at least 500ft. from all non - participating persons , vessels, vehicles and structures unless protective barriers or s tructures are present, or perm iss ion is granted or such ope rat ions present no hazard to the Pilot in Command, the Visual Observer, trainees, and other esse ntia l persons. • F l ight p lan and schedu le has been reviewed with site leadership and communicated to all Land Bros Aeria l Photography, L.L.C. and Client personnel in the area. 

## • Remote contro l , smart battery, range extender, and ground s tation monitor are fully charged. 

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## • • Propellers are mounted correct ly. Damping absorbers are in good condition, not dry-rotted or worn . Anti-drop kits have been mounted correct ly . Micro-SO card h as been inserted
. Gimbal(as applicab le) i s function i ng as normal. Compass ha s been ca li brated
. Flight radiu s and altitude limits have been set. Assistant software has been set not to exceed 200ft
. AGL altitude , and radius limited to the property boundari es of Land Bros or Land Bros Cli ent site
. The Vi sua l Observer (VO) is stati oned at the required initia l observation point according to the flight plan and in view of the Pil ot in Command (P IC) and has mean s for continual verbal communicat i on . There are no inoperable components. All site requ i red safety permits are approved in in possess ion of the PIC. Motor( s) can sta rt and function as normal. Flight indicator l ights on the aircraft verify that the Home Po i nt is set to current location
. 

### 7• Record the Prefli ght Check, date and sign, and file it in the Equipment Inspection and Mainte n ance Reco rd Book
. 

### 3. Description of Intended UAS Operations
• Operations will be restricted to Class G ai rspace unless a site specific Civi l Certificate of Authorization(COA) and accompanying Letter of Agreemen t (LOA) have been granted. • No operations will occur within 5 m il es of a non -towered airport reference poi nt as denoted on a current FAA- pub l is h ed aeronautical chart, unless a letter agreement with the airport's managem e nt is obtained, and the operation is conducted i n accordance w ith a Noti ce to Airman (NOTAM) as required by the Certificate of Wa iver or Operation (COA)
. • The DJI Phantom 4, DJI S1000, DJI Agra s MG-1, DJ I Inspire, Trimble UXS, Trimble UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing - UAV Mapper, 3 DR So lo, 3DR Iris + and the Aeryon L abs Aeryon Skyranger will be uti l ized to survey industrial and co mmercial faci l iti es. The use of sma ll unmanned airc raft systems provide s more immediate and thorough information than is present ly avai lable by other means. Expe nse for scaffo lding, rental of manned aircraft, rental of equipment, and lost t i me is saved
. Safety is improved by reduc i ng fa ll risk for workers and reducing pote nt i al for manned aircraft accidents. • Altitude and distance limits will be entered i nto the DJI Phantom 4, D J I S1000, DJI Agras MG - 1, DJIInspire, Trimb le UXS, Trimble UXS HP , Tr imb le ZXS, Tuffwing- UAV Mapper, 3DR Solo, 3DR Iri s + and the Aeryon Labs Aeryon Skyranger assistant software prior to commencement of f l ig ht
. This will restrict the operation to Land Bros Client property . The Fai lsafe Function integral with the DJI Phantom 4, DJISlOOO, D JI Agras MG-1, DJI I nspire , Trimble UXS, Trimble UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing- UAV Mapper, 3DR So lo, 3DR I ri s+ and the Aeryon Labs Aeryon Skyranger will assure this aircraft stays within the area deemed safe for operat i on. • Industrial faci l ities of the type mentioned above have strict safety procedures, which must be sat is fied. Land Bros' respect for compliance w ith th ese procedures is vita l to assuring positive Cl ient relationships and continu i ng bus i ness. Al l safety procedures for perso nnel wi ll be strictly adhered to as well as all laws and regu lat ions
. 

### 4 . Proposed Speed, Altitude, Visibi l ity and Distances
• Speed : • The DJI Phantom 4, DJ I S1000, DJI Agras MG - 1, D JI Inspire, Trimble UXS, Trimble UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing - UAV Mapper, 3DR Solo, 3DR I r is+ and the Aeryon Labs Aeryon Skyranger is capab le of a maximum speeds as listed in Section 1 of this document. In order to conserve power, and thereby maximize flight time , and to assure good quality s till photographs and video, the D JI Phantom 4, DJ I S1000, DJI Agras MG - 1 , DJ I Inspire, Tri mb le UXS , Trim b le UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing - UAV Mapper, 3DR So lo, 3DR I r is + and the Aeryon L abs 

### 8Aeryon Skyra nger will be operated at a slow speed along the fli ght path, typically 2m/s (4 .47 mph) or below
. Higher speeds may be used from time to time when tra versing a secti o n of the property of no interest and not included in a g ive n study
. • Altitude: • Altitudes below 200ft. AGL are adequat e for the comp lete ra nge of facilitie s and stru ct ures to be surveyed. The integral Flight Co ntrol System will be set to limit the altitud e to always be below that level. • Distance: • Th e integra l Flight Control System wi ll be set to limit the radial distance from the Home Point (point of f li ght commencement) su ch that t he DJI Phantom 4, DJI S1000, DJI Agras MG - 1, DJIIn sp ire, Trimbl e UXS, Tri mble UXSHP, Tri m bl e ZXS, Tuffwing - UAV Mapper, 3 DR So lo, 3DR Iris+ and the Aeryon Labs Ae ryo n S

k yra nger will st ay within the boundary of the property lines. Th e PIC will operate the equipment to assure those limits are not reached and will maneuver the D JI Phantom 4, DJI S1 000, DJI Agra s MG - 1, DJIInspire, Trimb le UXS, Tr im ble UXSHP, Trimb le ZXS, Tu ffwin g- UAV M ap per, 3DR Solo, 3 DR Iri s+ and the Aeryon L abs Aeryon Skyranger to follow t he preplanned fli g ht path within th e property boun daries. • The DJI Phantom 4, DJI S1000, DJI Agras MG -1, DJIInspire, Trimbl e UXS, Trimble UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing - UAV Mapper, 3 DR So lo , 3D R Iri s + and th e Aeryon Labs Aeryon Skyran ge r wil l not be operated less than 500 feet be low or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. • Operations will be aborted immediately if t h e PIC e nco unte rs unpredicted obstacles o r emergencies. Safe d esce nt and landing procedures wi ll be fo l lowed in accordance with operating documents
. 

### 5 . Description of the Area of Intended Operations 

### • As desc ribed in "3. Description of Intended UAS Operations ", the DJI Ph antom 4, DJI S1000, DJI Agras MG - 1, DJIInspire, Trimble UXS, Trimble UXS HP , Trimb le ZXS, Tuffwing

- UAV Mapper, 3DR So lo, 3DR Iri s+ and the Aeryon La bs Aeryon Skyra ng e r operation will be rest ri c t ed to Land Bros Client prope rty and not take n into publi c areas . Land Bros and Cli e nt personnel o n the site will be made fu lly aware of the operation prior to commencement of operation s. 

### 6. Proxi mity of Airports 

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## • Operations wi ll be restricted to Class G airspace . No operation s will occur within 5 miles of a non-towered airport reference point as denoted on a curren t FAA- published aeronautical chart, un less a letter agreement with t he airport's management is obtained, and th e operation is co nducted in accordance


### 9with a Notice to Ai rman (NOTAM) as required by t h e Cert ificate of Waiver or Operation {COA)
. 7 . Operat ion within Visual line-of-Sight (VLOS)
• In addition to the PIC, all operations will include a Visual Observer (VO). The VO will assure that the O JI Phantom 4, DJ I 51000, O JI Agras MG - 1, DJI I nspire, Trimble UXS , Tri mble UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing- UAV Mapper, 3DR So lo, 3DR I ris+ and the Aeryon Labs Aeryon Skyranger are always within the i r visua l l i ne-of-s ight (VLOS), as we ll as the PI C's, at all times
. The VO and the PIC w i ll be able to communicate verba lly at a ll times utili zi ng two -way radios avai lable at Land Bros Client sites
. 

### 8. Procedures for Preflight Safety Assessment
• Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the OJI Phantom 4, OJI S1000, OJ I Ag ras MG - 1, DJ I Inspire , Trimble UXS , Trimb le UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing - UAV Mapper, 3DR Solo, 3 DR Iris+ and the Aeryon L abs Aeryon Skyranger, including t h e ground control station, i n accordance with the Prefl ight Checklist (see "2. Procedures for Ensuring UAS Is I n a Co n dition Safe for Flight"). lfthe Prefl ight Check i ndicates any unsafe conditions or a non -functioning safety-critica l part, the f li ght will not commence until the needed maintenance is performed and a satisfactory Preflight Check can be completed. Al l maintenan ce and alterations performed will be documented and fi led in the Equipment In spectio n and Maintenance Record Book. 

### 9. Notifications
• As required, a Notice to Ai rmen (NOTAM) will be requested not more than 72 hours in advance and not less than 24 hours prior to an operation
. • I n addition, any notifications required by the FAA Flight Standards District Office wi l l be made
. 10 . Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) 

### • Prior to conducting any operations, an Ai r Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Cert ificate of Waiver or Operation (COA) will be obtained for the aircraft(s). Each aircraft will be identified with its ser ial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N - Number) marking s in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings wi ll be as large as practicab l e. 11 . Public Benefit 

## • Granting this petition would cont i nue to benefit the publ ic in the fo l lowing ways : • Public Safety: Common practice for industrial faci l ity construction projects and periodic site-wide industria l faci l ity vi sua l assessment invo lves utilization of manned aircraft. The potential risk to life and property is order of magnitudes10less for use of a sma ll unmanned aircraft system as compared to convent ional aeria l ph otography by ma n ned fixed wing aircraft. • Industrial Safety: In order to accomp l ish inspections of difficu lt to access areas at high e levati ons requires e ither erection of scaffo ld i ng or lifti ng personnel by crane in protective enclosures to view the subject of i nte rest. Fall protection gear and comp li ance with OSHA ru les governing such work is crucia l for li fe safety. The u ltimate protection , however, wou ld be to not involve person n e l in such activity and instead complete this work with an unmanned aircraft system. • Energy Savings and Environmental Protection: Reduct ion of frequency of manned aircraft used to do aeria l photography and surveys for construction si te s and i ndustrial facilities re sult s i n burning less fuel thereby saving energy and reducing emissions of combustion gases. • Increase in Quality of Data: Higher resolution media provided by the aircraft s ys

tems noted i n this petition for amendment, will be used to further excel the industry through 3D mapping of commercial and industrial facilities, creat i ng a more efficient and safe workp lace. • Increased Safety: Higher sa fety precautions by u si ng updated techno logy including more efficient and safer aircraft system s. Thi s includes flight data exporting, more preci se position tracking and updated safety features( return to home, battery monitoring, and on-screen control).
• Reasons Safety Not Adverse ly Affected and Is At Least Equiva lent to Ex istin g Rule



## • • The key feature s of the p roposed DJI Phantom 4, DJ I S1000, DJ I Agras MG -1, DJI Inspire, Trimble UXS , Trimble UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing - UAV Mapper, 3DR So lo, 3DR Iris+ and the Aeryon Labs Aeryon Skyranger unmanned aircraft system that assure that safety to the public and sa fety of the Nationa l Airspace System (NAS) is not adverse ly affected are the fo ll owing: 

## • Credenti als and tra i ning for the Pilot in Command (PIC), along with detai led operat i ng procedures, assure that t he leve l of competency required for successfu l and safe f l ight operations is ach ieved. • The bu ilt-in Flight Contro l System, which includes a Failsafe Function , assures immediate return to the Home Point and safe landing under 

## • failure scenarios, thereby preventing injury or damage. Visua l Line -of-Sig ht (V L OS) operation provided by the PIC and the Visual Observer (VO), and their abi l ity to co mmunicate verbally at all t i mes , assures ful l operationa l cont rol. Detailed operations and maintenance procedures, including a Preflight Check l ist, provide assurance of mechanical integrity and full functioning of DJI Phantom 4, DJ I 51000, DJI Agras MG - 1 , DJ I Inspire, Tri mble UXS, Trimb le UXSHP, Trimble ZXS, Tuffwing

- UAV Mapper, 3DR Solo, 3DR Iris+ and the Aeryon Labs Aeryon Skyranger unmanned aircraft system prior to commencement of any operation
.

11SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION IN FEDERAL REGISTER Petition for Amendment Docket No .: FAA-2015-0717 Petitioner: L and Bros Aerial Photography, L.L.C. Description of Re l ief Sought: The petitioner i s seeking an amendment to Exempti on No
. 11681 under Docket No
. FAA-2015 -0717 to utili ze eleven additional unmanned aircraft s ystem s (UAS), listed below, to accomp l ish higher quality aerial photography, surveys and assessments of industria l and commercial facilities
. Additional aircrafts: • DJI Phantom 4 • DJI 51000 

## • DJI Agras MG - 1 

## • DJI Inspire 

### • Trimble UXS 

## • Trimble UXSHP 

### • Trimble ZXS 

## • Tuffwing- UAV Mapper 

## • 3DR Solo 

### • 3DR Iris+ 

## • Aeryon Labs - Aeryon Skyranger

Daniel P. Landry Owner LandBros Aerial Photography, L.L.C.

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