Roger A Cote Jr 60 Greenview Drive Apt 16 Manchester NH. 03102

U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 NewJersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Actofthe FederalAviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. Parts 21; 45.23(b); 61.113 (a) & (b); 61.133 (a); 91.7 (a); 91.9 (b)(2); 91.109(a); 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) and (b); 91.319 (a}(1); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a)(1); 91.409 (a)(2) and 91.417 (a) 

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Dear Sir or Madam, I, Roger A Cote Jr respectfully submitthis application in accordance with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and the procedures containedwithin 14 

### C. F. R. 11. Iwill be the owner and operator (PIC) ofasmall unmanned aircraft and request to be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") so that I may operate the small lightweight unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). As described herein, I am an experiencet;i RC multi-copter enthusiast in the state of New Hampshire. I intend to use a "DJI Phantom 3"for aerial photography, videography for commercial and residential real estate as well as personal venues. Iwould also like to pursue its use for search and rescue in the future. It is asmall lightweight battery operated UAS that is well under 55 lbs. Its flight controls operate within the 2.4 GHz- 2.483 GHz frequency spectrum with a maximum speed ofapproximately 31 knots. The UAS utilizes four (4) counter-rotating propellers for balance, control and stability. I have attached the specifications foryour review. Due to its lightweight and relatively slow speed, it is of little dangertothe public when property operated in respect to the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs"). The built in safety systems include a GPS modethat allows the UAS to hover in place when radio controls are released. It is also equipped with auto return safety technology in the event pilotcommunication is lost, orthe battery nears depletion. Atthat point the UAS is designed slowly descend to pointoftakeoff. Itweighs less than five (5) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); including battery, camera and propellers. I consider safety foremost with each flight! All preflightchecks/maintenance will be done perthe manufacturer's operation manual and done priorto all flights. Itwill notbe operated within 5 miles of any airport and will be belowthe 400ftceiling setforth bythe exemption. The UAS is designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in speeds less than 35 knots withoutwind. For safety, stability and fear offinancial loss Iwill notfly the UAS in high winds. Itwill not be operated near any congested areas where the general public is within fifty to one hundred yards depending on location and weather.

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Due to the UAS being battery powered there are no combustible fuels onboard. The maximum flight timeforthis particular UAS is 23 minutes. Flights will be terminated well before the UAS reaches the 25% battery life remaining. Given the size, weight and speed associated with the "OJI Phantom 3" UAS to be utilized, Ifind this exception requestto be reasonable. Ifgiven the exemptions required to commerciallyfly the UAS, Itwill be operated in a safe and effective mannerwhile observing all guidelines set forth by the exemption. I (Roger A Cote Jr) will conduct operations in compliance with all protocols described herein, oras otherwise established bythe FAA. Allowingthis exemption will help educate current and potential enthusiasts to properly/safely operate UAS's withinthe NAS (National Airspace System). Also, the lightweight UAS listed above meets the definition of 

### "small unmannedaircraft" as defined in Section 331. Therefore the integration of my lightweight UAS is expressly contemplated bythe Reform Act. The Reform Actguides thetypes of UAS's that may operate safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed and overall capabilities ofthe UAS. Whetherthe UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas, and whetherthe UAS will be operated by line ofsight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each ofthese items reflect in favor ofan exemption.

Respectfully Submitted,

Roger A Cote Jr