Gregory Hughes
12625 SW River Rd Hillsboro, OR 97123 greg@greghughes.net
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Dear Sir / Madam;

This petition is being submitted by Gregory Hughes, a current FAA certificated private pilot holding a
current FAA Class

- 2 medical certificate. I, Gregory Hughes, seek exemption pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (“The Reform Act”) and 14 CFR Part 11. I am requesting approval to conduct commercial operation of designated UAS, provided operations are conducted
within the conditions outlined under current Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of
2012 and any subsequent revisions thereof

. Petition for Exemption and Relief:

This e xemption request letter is a request for relief pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization
and Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviatio n Regulations as related to the following applicable
CFRs :

14 CFR 21 14 CFR 45.23 (b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)
14 CFR 91.103
14 CFR 91.109 14 CFR 91.119 (c)
14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 14 CFR 203 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 205 (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91.407 (a) & (1) 14 CFR 409 (a) (1) & (2) 14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b)

Description of Aircraft and Pi l ot

- in

- Command O perator :
I plan to operate a UAS, the “DJI PHANTOM 3 Advanced,” which is an unmanned aircraft plus a transportable ground station. The Phantom 3 is commonly referred to as a “quad copter.” Thi s UAS has a weight of approximately 3 pounds. The DJI is equipped with four motors that are powered by rechargeable batteries. The DJI is also equipped with a camera with capabilities to capture video and still photographs. This UAS has maximum horizontal speed of approximately 31 kts in wind

- free
environment.I plan to also operate a UAS, the “3DR Solo,” which is an unmanned aircraft plus a transportable ground

station. The 3DR Solo is also a “quad copter” with a weight of approximately 3.3 pounds. The 3D R Solo is equipped with four motors that are powered by rechargeable batteries. The 3DR Solo is equipped with a camera with capabilities to capture video and still photographs. This UAS has a maximum horizontal speed of approximately 48 kts in a wind

- free environment.

I am also requesting exemption to be inclusive of any newer technologies that become available.

Gregory Hughes, a current certificated private pilot holding a current FAA Class 2 medical certificate , will act as the pilot in command and operator for the aforementioned UAS

.

List of Requested and P roposed Operations:

I will be providing a professional service to in clude but not limited to the following operations :
1) Real Estate: Residential & Commercial 2) Land Management/Land Surveying for public/private/commercial use 3) Marketing/Advertising for public/private/commercial use 4) Agriculture for private/commercial use

5 ) Special Events for public/private/commercial use 6) Economic Development and Tourism 7) Aerial Photography/Video for public/private/commercial use 8) Aerial inspection/Photography of Residential/Commercial utility Infrastructure (inclusive of
electric al power lines, wind turbines, wind farms, cell towers, etc.) 9) Engineering / Architecture/ Other Professional Activities 10) Aerial Photography/Video for purpose of television, news gathering, cinematography 11) Aerial Photography/Video and or live vi deo feed for cases of Natural Disaster, States of Emergency, Search & Rescue assistance where requested and approved by local authorities. 12) Aerial Photography/Video and or live video feed for public/private/commercial use 13) Free Services to Non

- Prof its and Community Organizations 14) Closed

- set motion picture and television filming

Safety Statement:

All such operations will be conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein as described by the FAA as required by Section 333. These operations will be conduc ted in a safe environment with all needed approvals. I will be conducting pre

- flight inspections of the UAS. I will be checking the weather
via local and all available weather information sources . I will be checking and/or filing NOTAMs and checking TFR’s. I will be utilizing strict maintenance protocols established by the manufacturer of the UAS. I will be maintaining a digital log book documenting time flown /operated, specific operations/ activity for each flight, and any maintenance performed on the UAS. I will be utilizing a Safety Officer when necessary. The UAS that I will be flying contain s on

- board, built

- in safety mechanisms. They have onboard GPS systems and sensors which provide enhanced

- control and geo

fencing capabilities and safer flights. They will be configured to fly within a given distance and altitude which I will be using as a standard. I will operate the UAS within line

- of

- sight and while maintaining fullcontrol at all times. Knowledge of appropriate and safe use is imperative as a certificated pilot, and as

such I will be also using KnowBeforeYouFly.com and other FAA information sources to stay up to date with regard to regulations, no

- fly zones

, etc.

I appreciate and enjoy being a pilot and look forward to utilizing this new aviation technology format to extend my experience and knowledge of flight outside of the cockpit. Thank you for your time and consideration of my exemption request.

Best Regards,

Gregory Hughes