january 7, 2016 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Re: Petition of TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV for Exemption from Certain 

Federal Aviation Regulations to Operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pursuant to Section 

333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act ("FMRA") and 14 

C.F.R part 11, TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV ("TEAM") hereby petitions the Federal 

Aviation Administration ("FAA") for exemption from 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e) 

(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), and any other rules the FAA 

deems necessary, to enable TEAM to operate unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS") for aerial 

data collection. Specifically, TEAM seeks to operate UAS for news gathering, commercial 

production, and facilities inspection using the Djl Phantom 2, Djl Phantom 3 and the Djl 

Inspire 1. Because this petition is similar in all material respects to previously-granted 

Section 333 petitions, TEAM requests expedited approval pursuant to the FANs summary 

grant process. 

I. PROPOSED OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC INTEREST BENEFITS 

TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV is a Hawaii based television, events and marketing 

company. TEAM's primary business revolves around its "XTERM' brand, a series of offroad triathlons and trail runs held in destinations in the United States and around the 

world. TEAM's objective is to impart the social, mental and physical benefits of getting 

active outdoors. To date, TEAM has produced more than 300 television programs, with 

topics including outdoor sporting events such as the XTERRA World Championship 

Triathlon and the Nevada Passage Adventure Competition. TEAM's television programs are 

seen across the world through US Syndication on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox as well as Fox 

Sports Net and ESPN International. 

TEAM strives to keep audiences informed with the benefits ofliving an active, 

healthy lifestyle. UAS can provide a safe and cost-effective way to achieve this objective. 

TEAM seeks to use UAS to conduct aerial data collection that will serve a variety of 

functions including newsgathering, commercial production, and facility inspection. Grant 

of this petition will enable TEAM to better serve its viewers across the country and the 

world, as TEAM will be able to obtain key aerial footage for news stories and sports 

programs and operate its business more safely, efficiently and effectively than ever before. 

Pursuant to this authorization, TEAM will conduct operations allowing it to bring 

content to its viewers more safely, efficiently and effectively. First, TEAM will use UAS to 

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safely and effectively obtain interesting aerial footage that will enhance this content and 

provide a unique perspective to viewers. Second, TEAM will use UAS to conduct inspection 

of its facilitates, including event venues. 

In addition to fostering significant public interest benefits, TEAM's operations will 

carry minimal risk. Using UAS for news gathering, commercial production and facility 

inspection will both eliminate the dangers associated with conducting these activities on 

foot or in manned aircraft and enable TEAM to efficiently and quickly deliver important 

news or lifestyle stories to the viewing public. As discussed in more detail below, TEAM is 

committed to the safe operation of its UAS, and will adhere to stringent operating 

conditions in conformity with past grants of exemption. These conditions ensure that 

TEAM will operate safely in the national airspace, mitigate the risks of harming other 

aircraft or people or property on the ground and present no threat to national security. 

Adhering to these parameters, TEAM will able to safely and effectively operate its UAS to 

the benefit of its viewers, crew members and employees and the general public. 

II. THEUAS 

TEAM requests an exemption to operate the Djl Phantom 2, Djl Phantom 3 and the 

Djl Inspire 1, all of which are well below 55 pounds including payload. Through the Section 

333 exemption process, the FAA has authorized use for all UAS for which exemption herein 

is requested. 

III. REQUEST FOR SUMMARY GRANT 

Because this petition is similar in material respects to previous petitions the FAA has 

granted, TEAM requests that the FAA issue a summary grant of exemption pursuant to the 

agency's expedited summary grant process. Specifically, the public interest and safety 

benefits TEAM's operations will achieve are materially similar to those recognized in Grants 

of Exemption Nos.11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA-2014-0352), 11109 to 

Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA-2014-0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see Docket No. 

FAA-2014-0382), 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA-2014-0642), and 12645 

to Allied Drones (see Docket No. FAA-2014-0804). TEAM will adhere to a series of 

operating parameters that will offer the same level of safety as the conditions the FAA 

currently requires in its summary grants. 

IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION 

The name and contact information of the applicant is: 

Chris Bednarek 

Director, Television Production 

TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV 

720 Iwilei Road, Suite #290 

Honolulu, HI 9681 

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Regulations from which exemption is requested: 

14 C.F.R. §§ 61.23(a) and (c) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113(a) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 61.315(a) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.7(a) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.119(c) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.121 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.151(a)(1) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.407(a)(1) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.409(a)(1) and (2) 

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417(a) and (b) 

V. OPERATING PARAMETERS 

TEAM will adhere to the following operating parameters when operating a UAS 

pursuant to a grant of the requested exemption: 

1. Operations will be conducted using the D)I Phantom 2, D)I Phantom 3 and the D)I 

Inspire 1. 

2. The UAS will not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour), 

at an altitude greater than 400 feet above ground level, or, when visibility is less than 3 

statute miles, less than 500 feet below or 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud. All 

operations will be conducted during the day under visual meteorological conditions. 

3. All operations will be conducted in accordance with a Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization ("COA"). 

4. All operations will use a pilot-in-command ("PIC") and a visual observer ("VO"), 

and the UAS will remain within the visual line of sight of the PIC or the VO at all times. The 

PIC will maintain VLOS capability and the ability to communicate verbally with the VO at all 

times. 

5. The PIC will hold an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport 

pilot certificate, as well as an FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license. 

The PIC will meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 C.F.R. § 61.56 in an aircraft 

in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 

6. TEAM will ensure prior to operation that the PIC has demonstrated the ability to 

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate 

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distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and 

currency will be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.P.R.§ 61.51(b). 

7. TEAM's operating documents will be accessible during UAS operations and made 

available to the Administrator upon request. 

8. Prior to each flight, the PIC will conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe 

operation of the UAS, the UAS will not be operated until the necessary maintenance has 

been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. 

9. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS 

operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, will 

undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this 

exemption. 

10. TEAM will follow the UAS manufacturer's maintenance, overhaul, replacement, 

inspection, and life limit requirements, as well as safety bulletins, for the aircraft and 

aircraft components. 

11. The PIC will abort the flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies, and will yield to all manned aviation activities. 

12. TEAM will register and mark its UAS in accordance with 14 C.P.R. parts 47 and 

45. 

VI. THE FAA'S AUTHORITY TO GRANT THIS PETITION 

The FAA has authority to grant the exemption requested herein under the FMRA and 

the Federal Aviation Act. Section 333 of the FMRA deals specifically with integrating UAS 

into the national airspace, and directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine which 

UAS, "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." 

Section 333 further directs the Secretary to "establish requirements for the safe operation 

of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." The Federal Aviation Act 

authorizes the Administrator of the FAA to grant exemptions from regulations prescribed 

under certain provisions of the Act where such exemptions are in the public interest. Part 

11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations governs the FAA's exemption process and 

requirements.The FAA has granted more than 2,800 exemptions to date pursuant to its 

Section 333 and exemption authority, enabling commercial UAS operations in a wide 

variety of industries. 

VII. SUMMARY TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER 

Should the FAA determine that the publication in the Federal Register is required, 

TEAM offers the following summary pursuant to section 11.81 of the FANs rules: 

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Petitioner: TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV 

Sections of14 C.F.R. Affected: 14 C.P.R.§§ 61.23(a) and (c); 14 C.P.R.§§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5); 

14 C.P.R.§ 61.113(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 61.315(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.7(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.119(c); 14 

C.P.R.§ 91.121; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.15l(a)(l); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.405(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.407(a)(l); 14 

C.F.R.§§91.409(a)(1) and (2); 14 C.P.R.§§ 91.417(a) and (b). 

Description of Relief Sought: Petitioner seeks relief from the requirements of 14 C.P.R. §§ 

61.23(a) and (c); 14 C.P.R.§§ 61.101(e)(4) and (5); 14 C.P.R.§ 61.113(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 

61.315(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.7(a); 14C.F.R. § 91.119(c); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.121; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.151(a) 

(I); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.405(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.P.R.§§ 91.409(a)(l) and (2); 14 C.P.R. 

§§ 91.417(a) and (b) to operate unmanned aerial systems for newsgathering, content 

production, and facilities inspection. 

VII. CONCLUSION 

As demonstrated above, the UAS operations TEAM has proposed in this petition for 

exemption will garner significant public benefits while presenting minimal safety risks. 

TEAM's petition satisfies the criteria of Section 333 of the FMRA and is substantially similar 

to previous petitions the FAA has granted, meriting a summary grant of exemption. TEAM 

respectfully requests that the FAA grant this petition to enhance TEAM's ability to provide 

news and sports programming to its large viewership. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about this filing. 

Sincerely, 

Chris Bednarek 

TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV 

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