january7, 2016 U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket ManagementSystem 1200 NewjerseyAve., SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Re: Petition ofTEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV for Exemption from Certain Federal Aviation Regulations to Operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act Dear Sir orMadam: Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe 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 otherrules the FAA deems necessary, to enableTEAM to operate unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS") for aerial data collection. Specifically, TEAM seeks to operate UAS for newsgathering, commercial production, and facilities inspection usingthe Djl Phantom 2, Djl Phantom 3 and the Djl Inspire 1. Because this petitionis similar in all material respects to previously-granted Section 333 petitions, TEAM requests expedited approval pursuantto the FANs summary grantprocess. I. PROPOSED OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC INTEREST BENEFITS TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV is a Hawaii based television, events and marketing company. TEAM's primarybusiness revolves around its "XTERM' brand, a series ofoffroad triathlons and trail runs held in destinations in the United States and around the world. TEAM's objective is to impartthe social, mental and physical benefits ofgetting active outdoors. To date, TEAM has produced more than 300 television programs, with topics including outdoor sportingevents such as theXTERRA World Championship Triathlon and the Nevada PassageAdventure Competition. TEAM's television programs are seen across the world through US Syndication onABC, CBS, NBC and Fox as well as Fox Sports Net and ESPN International. TEAM strives to keep audiences informed with thebenefits ofliving an active, healthylifestyle. UAS can provide a safe and cost-effective wayto achieve this objective. TEAM seeks to use UAS to conductaerial data collection thatwill serve a variety of functions includingnewsgathering, commercial production, and facility inspection. Grant ofthis petition will enable TEAM to better serve its viewers across the countryand 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. Pursuantto this authorization, TEAM will conduct operations allowingitto bring contentto its viewers more safely, efficiently and effectively. First, TEAM will use UAS to 1safely and effectively obtain interesting aerial footage thatwill enhance this content and provide a unique perspective to viewers. Second, TEAM will use UAS to conduct inspection ofits facilitates, including eventvenues. In addition to fostering significantpublic interestbenefits, TEAM's operations will carryminimal risk. Using UAS for news gathering, commercial production and facility inspection will both eliminate the dangers associated with conductingthese activities on foot or in manned aircraft and enable TEAM to efficiently and quickly deliver important news orlifestyle stories to the viewing public. As discussed in more detail below, TEAM is committed to the safe operation ofits UAS, and will adhere to stringent operating conditions in conformitywith pastgrants ofexemption. These conditions ensure that TEAM will operate safelyin the national airspace, mitigate the risks ofharming other aircraft or people or property on the ground and presentno threatto national security. Adheringto these parameters,TEAM will able to safely and effectively operate its UAS to thebenefit ofits viewers, crew members and employees and the general public. II. THEUAS TEAM requests an exemption to operatethe Djl Phantom 2, Djl Phantom 3 and the Djl Inspire 1, all ofwhich are well below 55 pounds includingpayload. 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 thatthe FAA issue a summarygrant ofexemption pursuantto the agency's expedited summarygrantprocess. Specifically, the public interestand safety benefits TEAM's operations will achieve are materially similar to those recognized in Grants ofExemption 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 thatwill offer the same level ofsafety as the conditions the FAA currentlyrequires in its summarygrants. IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION The name and contact information ofthe applicant is: Chris Bednarek Director, Television Production TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV 720 Iwilei Road, Suite #290 Honolulu, HI 9681

2Regulations 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 parameterswhen operating a UAS pursuantto a grant oftherequested exemption: 1. Operations will be conducted usingthe D)I Phantom 2, D)I Phantom 3 and the D)I Inspire 1. 2. The UAS will notbe operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles perhour), atan altitude greaterthan 400 feet above ground level, or, when visibilityis less than 3 statute miles, less than 500 feet below or 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud. All operations will be conducted duringthe dayundervisual meteorological conditions. 3. All operations will be conducted in accordance with a Certificate ofWaiver 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 ofsight ofthe PIC orthe VO atall times. The PIC will maintain VLOS capability and the ability to communicate verballywith the VO atall 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 meetthe flight review requirements specified in 14 C.F.R. § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his orherpilot certificate. 6. TEAM will ensure priorto operation thatthe PIC has demonstrated the ability to safely operatethe UAS in a manner consistentwith howthe UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate

3distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currencywill be logged in a manner consistentwith 14 C.P.R.§ 61.51(b). 7. TEAM's operating documents will be accessible during UAS operations and made available to theAdministrator upon request. 8. Priorto each flight, the PIC will conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition thataffects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the UAS will notbe operated until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. 9. Any UAS thathas undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation orflight characteristics, e.g., replacement ofa flight critical component, will undergo a functional testflight priorto conducting further operations under this exemption. 10. TEAM will follow the UAS manufacturer's maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements, as well as safetybulletins, for the aircraft and aircraft components. 11. The PIC will abortthe flight in the eventofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies, and will yield to all manned aviation activities. 12. TEAM will register and markits UAS in accordance with 14 C.P.R. parts 47 and 45. VI. THE FAA'S AUTHORITY TO GRANT THIS PETITION The FAA has authorityto grantthe exemption requested herein under the FMRA and the Federal Aviation Act. Section 333 ofthe FMRA deals specifically with integrating UAS into the national airspace, and directs the Secretary ofTransportation to determine which UAS, "as a result oftheir size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximityto airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line ofsight do not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system orthepublic or pose a threatto national security." Section 333 further directs the Secretaryto "establish requirements for the safe operation ofsuch aircraft systems in the national airspace system." The Federal Aviation Act authorizes the Administrator ofthe FAA to grant exemptions from regulations prescribed under certain provisions oftheActwhere such exemptions are in the public interest. Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations governs the FAA's exemption process and requirements.The FAA has granted more than 2,800 exemptions to date pursuantto its Section 333 and exemption authority, enabling commercial UAS operations in a wide variety ofindustries. VII. SUMMARY TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER Should the FAA determine thatthe publication in the Federal Register is required, TEAM offers the following summarypursuantto section 11.81 ofthe FANs rules:

4Petitioner: 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 relieffrom the requirements of 14C.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 operateunmanned 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 significantpublic benefits while presenting minimal safety risks. TEAM's petition satisfies the criteria ofSection 333 ofthe FMRA and is substantiallysimilar to previous petitions the FAA has granted, meritinga summarygrant ofexemption. TEAM respectfullyrequests thatthe FAA grantthis petition to enhance TEAM's abilityto provide news and sports programmingto its large viewership. Please do nothesitate to contact mewith any questions aboutthis filing. Sincerely,

Chris Bednarek TEAM Unlimited and TEAM TV



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