## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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### Email: joseph.t.mutchler@gmail.com

TO: DOCKET OPERATIONS ROOM W12
- 140 OF THE WEST BUILDING GROUND FLOOR 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE
. WASHI NGTON, DC, 20590 Regulatory

Docket No.

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PETI TI ON FOR EXEMPTI ON OF: **Nighthawk Aerial Photography** FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERALREGULATIONS PART 21, SUBPART H AND SECTIONS §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.109, 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b)

CONCERNI

NG COMMERCIAL OPERATI ON OF DJ I PHANTOM 2 VISION+ , DJIPHANTOM 3 PROFESSI ONAL AND DJ I

INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PU RSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112

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Submitted on September 7th, 2015

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### TABLE OF CONTENTS GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS.......................................................................3 SUMMARY...............................................................................................................4 INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER... ....................................4 BACKGROUND........................................................................ ...............................5 BASIS FOR PETITION................................................................................. ...........5 NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER
. ...........................................................7 THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH NIGHTHAWK AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SEEKS EXEMPTION................. ...............................7 THE E XTENT OF RELIEF NIGHTHAWK AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SEEKS AND THE REASON NIGHTHAWK AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SEEKS THE RELIEF
.............................................. ................................................. 11 THE REASONS WHY GRANTING NIGHTHAWK AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST ............................ ..............................13 THE REASONS WHY G RANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY
.. ......................................... ..............................15 SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN TH E FEDERAL REGISTER
... ..25 ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS CONCLUSION......................................................................... ..............................25

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### GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AGL Above Ground Level AOI Area of Interest ATC Air Traffic Control ATO Air Traffic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code of Federal Regulations COA Certificate of Authorization FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LOL Loss of Link NAS National Airspace System NOTAM Notice to Airman PI C Pilot In Command Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 SO Safety Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VFR Visual Flight Rules VLOS Visual Line of Site VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- 201 5 Copyright	Protected Page 4 **SUMMARY** Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y , LCC (Joseph T. Mutchler) seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.109, 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.4 05(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a) (2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of Real Estate Properties (for homeowners, realtors, home builders, home contractors and / or home inspectors for real estate marketing and inspection of ho me exteriors) as we ll as filming of special event, film sets, scripted and unscripted television sets and landscape, conducting power line inspection, aerial mapping, UAS operational training, surveying and search and rescue over certain areas of the Unite d States.

**INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER** Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y is a p roduction company based in Montana specializing in real estate videography , photograph y, music video production, special event production and film and television production. The principals of Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y , LLC have been in the video and entertainment prod uction business for over five ye ars; special events, aerial mapping, power line inspection and search and rescue. Nighthawk Aerial Photography ’s ob jective is to conduct aerial photography and videograph y in order to provide high quality digital imaging and video content to its clients, in particular to homeowners, real estate agents, realtors, home builders, home contractors, and/or home inspectors f or real estate marketing and inspections of home exteriors as well as filming of special events, film sets, scripted and unscripted television sets and landscape, conducting power line inspection, aerial mapping, UAS operational training, surveying and search and rescue utilizing DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJIPhantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS. More specificall y, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y aerial video and photograph y operations will serve in the following areas: • Aeri al photograph y of houses / residential and commercial buildings and power lines • UAS Operational Training • Aerial event photography /cinematography

/livestock/crop observation management • Aerial event filming • Aerial Film & Television production • Ae rial search and rescue training and safet y inspections • Increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations.

The proposed aerial filming will be conducted over private property with controlled access in the NAS and with the knowledge and p ermit of the private property ’s owner.

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- 201 5 Copyright	Protected Page 5 **Unmanned Aircraft**  **Systems: DJI**  **Phantom 2**  **Vision+, Phantom**  **3 Professional**  **, DJI Inspire 1**  **, and E**  **- Flight Apprentice S 15e**  **UAS** Nighthawk Aerial Photography seeks an exemption to operate DJ I systems DRONES for compensa tion or hire within the NAS. The DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional , and DJ I In spire 1 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircrafts (UAS) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2+ and DJ I Phantom 3 Professional have a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJ I Inspire 1 h as a maximum gross weight of approximately 6 pounds 8 ounces, while having a length of 17 inches, width of 18 inches, height of 12 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 43 knots. The DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional , and DJ I In spire 1 UAS are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Li thium Poly

mer battery powered electric motors. The E
- Flight Apprentice S 15e is equipped with a single battery powered electric motor.
The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In sp ire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS that will be operated by Nighthawk Aerial Photography (trained professional), will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Id entification and Registration Marking.
**BA SIS**  **FOR PETITION**  Petitioner, Nighthawk Aerial Photography , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation R e

gulations ( 14 C
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f o r m A c t o f 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJ I Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E
- Flight Apprentice S 15 e UAS in the National Airspace Sy stem (NAS), and for an ex emption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.109, 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS meets the condi tions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingl y, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that onl y appl y to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will b e ensured. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS’s using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJIPhantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will document and maintain all maintenance record s for the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJIPhantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS. Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations : Pilot In Command, is requested by Nighthawk Aerial P hotograph y to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PI C) holding a Supplemental Pilot Certificate, and who has demonstrated, b y meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safel y operate the DJIPhantom 2 Vis ion+, DJIPhantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJIPhantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Nighthawk Aerial Photography submits that it will ensure that the Phantom 2 Vision+, DJ I Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS are in an airworthy condition, prior to every

flight, by determining that the UAS’s are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJ I Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJIPhantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- F light Apprentice S 15e UAS will not have a ty pical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJIPhantom 3

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UA S will be provided to the PI C via Global Positioning Sy stem (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y ’s operation of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJ I Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 200 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally , Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJIPhantom 3 Professio nal , and DJ I Inspire 1 UA S during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption: A. Name and Address of the Petitione r. The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: Joseph T. Mutchler Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y LLC 2512 Shiloh Rd. Billings, Montana Tel: 406

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### Email: joseph.t.mutchler@gmail.com B. The Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R. From Wh ich Nighthawk Aerial Photography Seeks Exemption. 1. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PI C) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. (b) A private pilot may , for compensation or hire, act as PI C of an aircraft in connection with any business or employ

ment if

— (1) The flight is only

incidental to that business or employ ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or propert y for compensation or hire.

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be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

-- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

-- (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available b efore departure. 4. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.151(b).Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following: (b) No person may

be gin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 20 minutes. 5. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Exemption from the Requirement of Section 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

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(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.] 6. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.407(a)(1) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following:

(a) No person may

operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive m aintenance , rebuilding, or alteration unless

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(1) It has been approved for return to service b y a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter [.]

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(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service b y a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter ; or

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. 8. Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Sections 91.417(a) and 91.417(b).Section 91.41 7, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods s pecified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each a ircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

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(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the follo wing information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor
. (ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and app liance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last Inspection , required b y the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safet y directives including, for e ach, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.

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(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded b y other work or for 1 ye ar after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service. C. The Extent of Relief Nighthawk Aerial Photography Seeks and the Reason Nighthawk Aerial Photography Seeks the Relief.

1. Extent of Relief Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks and the Reason Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Relief f rom Section 61.113(a) And (b). Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent nec essary to allow a PI C holding a Supplemental Pilot Certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire

. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may , for compensation or hire, act as PI C of an aircraft in connection with any business or employ

ment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employ ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property

for compensation or hire. As set forth more full y below, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that an equivalent level of safet y will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , and DJ I Inspire 1 UA S unless that PI C has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safel y operate either the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+ , Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances fro m people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that all flights of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS, conducted by the PI C pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y business; and (2) will not carry passengers or propert y for compensation or hire.

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be except from obtaining a Private P ilot Certificate, a Sports Certificate, and a Recreational Certificate considering these certificates require flight hours of several thousand tons weighing aircrafts. The operation of UAS by Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y is strictly for entertainment / inf

ormational purposes, thus the operators of the UAS have a career and / or freelance emplo ym ent as a Camera Operator and Cinematographer and will be not be entertaining a career as a pilot. Lastly , Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y PI Cs will operate the UAS no h igher than 200 feet, consequently causing no danger do any other aircraft in the NAS. However, Nighthawk Aerial Photography Proposes PI C Certification as a Supplemental pilot and a minimum requirement of successfully completed private pilot ground school. Additionally , supplemental pilots without a current FAA private pilot certificate must have successfully passed the private pilot, commercial pilot, or airline transport pilot knowledge test within the past 24 calendar months.

2. Extent of Relief Nighthawk Aerial Photography Seeks and the Reason UAV Aerial Video Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a). Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y t o determine that the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS are in airworth y condition prior to every flight b y ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Nighthawk Aerial Photography Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e Instruction Manual). Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y seeks the requested relief because the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will ensure that the DJ I P hantom 2 Vision+ , DJIPhantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS are in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Profession al , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e Instruction Manual) prior to every

flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent o f Relief Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks and the Reason Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Relief From Section 91.121. Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional UAS, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PI C at the ground control station

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UA S ’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the propos ed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply

with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more full y set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Phantom 2 Visio n+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automaticall y ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PI C with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS. 4. Extent of Relief Nighthawk Aerial Photography Seeks and the Reason Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b). Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery

powered DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS during d aylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Nighthawk Aerial Photography seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UA S will severel y constrain the practicality of an y aerial video or still photo flight operations that Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly , as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS operating documents, and Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y proposed operating limitations, ensure that Nighthawk Aerial Photography will safely operate the battery powered DJ I Phantom 2 V ision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fl y for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

5. Extent of Relief Nighthawk Aerial Photography Seeks and the Reason Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks Relief f rom Sectio n 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) O nly apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Nighthawk Aerial Photography requests relief from these Sections because the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision +, Phantom 3

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , D JIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness ce rt i f i c at e . Acc o rd ing l y

, Nighthawk Aerial Photography w il l u s e t r a ine d t ec hn i c i ans to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Nighthawk Aerial Photography Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJI Inspire 1 , and E

Flight Apprentice S 15e In struction Manual). Furthermore, Nighthawk Aerial Photography will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS.

D. The R e as ons W

hy Gr anting Nighthawk Aerial Photography R e qu es t W ould B e I n The Public I nte r es t; That I

s, H o w I t W ould B e n e f it The Public A s A W

hole. Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Nighthawk Aerial P hotography too s a f

e l y , e f f i c i e n t l y , and ec o no mi c a lly p e r f

o r m ae r ia l v i d e o a

nd p ho t o gr a

phy of real estate, special events, film sets, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 Profes sional , DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the ec o no my . N o t a b ly , t he b e ne f

i t s o f Nighthawk Aerial Photography ’ s p ro p o s e d o p e r a t io n o f t h e D J I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3 , DJI Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.
1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , and DJI Inspire 1 UA s are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial ima g e r y . By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an ex empti on allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safet y of life and prope rty in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInsp ire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UA S do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Li kewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air

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2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS. Conduct ing aerial acquisitions with the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution gene rated during traditional aerial video and still photograph y flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E

Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that ar e t y p i c a lly ut ili z e d f

o r ae ria l v i d e o and p ho t o gr a ph y , w hi l e bur

n ing approximately 20
- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation f uel. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UA S , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAS are propelled by battery powered electric moto rs, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completel y eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Profes sional, DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS (weighing approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectivel y, at their maximum gross weights with lengths of 16 inches and 17.3 inches respectivel y, widths of 16 inches and 17.7 in ches respectivel y, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that ty pically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).
3. Performing Aerial Video and Photograph y Operations with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, and DJ I Inspire 1 UAS Will Benefit the Ec onomy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, o peration of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will allow United States based companies, like Nighthawk Aerial Photography , to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Sp e c i f i c a l l y , with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but prov ides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS, companies such as Nighthawk Aerial Photography , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision +, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad. 4. There Are No Privacy Is sues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Nighthawk Aerial Photography proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I In spire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E

Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Nighthawk Aerial Photography Aerial Operations Manual, Monthl y Maintenance Lo g, and DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e Instruc tion Manual) which requires propert y owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. E. The Reasons Wh

y Granting The Exemption W o uld Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or H o w The E xe mption W

ould Pr o v ide A L eve l O

f Sa f e ty A t L e as t Equal T

o That Provided By The Rule From Wh ich Nighthawk Aerial Photography Seeks Exemption. 1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Profess ional , and DJI Inspire 1 UAS Meet The Conditions o f The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Nighthawk Aerial Photography operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJIInspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Par t 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering

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t y . Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: (a) In General.

—

Not withstanding an y other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall d etermine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace sy stem before completion of the plan and rule

- making required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act. (b) Assessment of Unmanne d Aircraft Systems. -- In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

--

1. Which ty

pes of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their s i ze , w e ig h t , sp ee d, o p e r a

t io na l ca p abil i t y , p ro x imi t y t o a i

r p o r t s and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace sys tem or the public or pose a threat to national security ; and

2. Whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1). (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. In seeking this ex emption, Nighthawk Aerial Photography submits that the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by :

(a) T h e characteristics of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS; (b) T he pilot certification requirement; and (c) T he specific operating limitations.

**a. The**  **Spe cifications**  **of the**  **DJI Phantom**  **2 Vision+,**  **Ph antom**  **3 Professional**  **, DJI Inspire 1**  **, and E**  **- Flight Apprentice S 15e**  **UAS Demonstrate**  **Its Safe**  **Characteristics.** The DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I In spire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS do es not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national s ec ur i

t y c o n s i d e r ing i

t s s iz e , w e ig h

t , sp ee d, and o p e r at io na l ca p ab i l i t y .

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS. The technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , DJ I Inspire 1 , and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS is set forth by the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Profession al , DJI Inspire 1 , and E
- Flight Apprentice S 15e Specifications and Data Sheet, attached here to as Exhibit A.
2. The DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS Autonomous Flight and Navig ation Modes Enable the UAS to Remain Within a Defined Operational Area. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional , and DJ I In spire 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navi gational modes of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, and DJIInspire 1 UAS is provided at pages 25
- 35 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, User Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit B & D (Phantom 3 User Manual will be available after May 15, 2015; h owever, is very similar to DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual).
3. The DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJI Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS a

re designed f

or Automatic Return to Home Point or Hover In The even t Of Lo ss of the Control Link or Navigation. When the Control Link is lost, t he D J I P han t o m 2 V i s io n+ UA w ill r e ma ins s t at io na

r y , in f l i g h t , f o r 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Fli ght Apprentice S 15e UAS does not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA S will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UA will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJI Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS are set forth at 27 through 29 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, (Phantom 3) Professional User Manual, attac hed hereto as B & D.

4. The DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJI Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS GCS and i ts Operation. A complete description of the operation and specifications of DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Ph antom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 32 through 43 of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, (Phantom 3) Professional User Manual. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual is attached here to as Exhibit B & D. **b. Flight**  **Operations Of**  **DJI Phantom**  **2 Vision+,**  **Phantom 3**  **Professional UAS**  **Are Limited**  **To The**  **Line Of**  **Sight Of A**  **Certificated Pilot**  **in Command**  **W i**  **t h**  **A Sa**  **f e**  **t y**  **O b**  **s e**  **r**

**v e**  **r .**  Nighthawk Aerial Photography will onl y utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJI Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS

. Additionally, a safet y observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations: 1
. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJI Inspi re 1, a nd E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e Unmanned Aircraft System. Proposed operations of an y other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photograph y for homeowners, Realtors, home builders, contractors, home inspectors for use in real estate marketing and real estate inspections. Additionally , aerial video and photograph y may be conducted on occasional basis for film and television sets, special events and landscape photograph y, conducting power line inspection, aerial mapping, surveying as deemed necessary

. 3. The UAS may

not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 43 kn ots (15 m/s). 4. The UAS must be operated at an altitude of no more than 200 (500 per the User Manual) feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated b y the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PI C at all times. This r equires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by an y device other than corrective lens es, as specified on the PI C’s FAA
- issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of first person view (FPV) b y the PI C or safet y observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLO S requirement as long as the PI C alway s maintains VLOS capability . The SO and PI C must be able to communicate verbally

at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PI C must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

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- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 10. Prior to each flight the PI C must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properl y documented in the aircraft reco rds. 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The P IC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of

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class medical certificate. Supplemental pilots must have, at a minimum, successfully completed private pilot ground school. Additionally , supplemental pilots without a current FAA private pilot certificate must have successfully passed the private pilot, commercial pilot, or airline transport pilot knowledge test within the past 24 calendar months. 18. The operator may

not p ermit any

PIC to operate unless the PI C meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the abil ity to safel y operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PI C qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitt ed under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may onl y be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency , and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonpar ticipants, and the PI C must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 19. UAS operations may

not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. §1.1. All operations must be conducted under vi sual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UA may

not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA
- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required b y the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 21. The UA may

not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibili ty is less than 3 statute miles from the PI C.

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- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and contro l of the UA must comply

with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS an y time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or an y law enforcement o fficial upon request. 29. The UAS must remain clear and yi eld the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activ ities at all times. 30. The UAS may

not be operated b y the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from

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- access property with permission from th e land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or ve rtical boundaries of the operational area as defined b y the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safet y Board (NTSB) per instructions contain ed on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. 2. **Reasons Why an Exemption from the Requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that the equivalent level of safet y established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting m inimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safely

operate the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emerg ency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safel y operate the DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS , Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y specific proposed flight operations.

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granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11 136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 3. **Reasons Why an**  **Exemption from**  **the Requirements**  **of Section 91.7(a) Would Not**  **Adversely Affect Safety.** The equivalent level of safety established b y Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because p rior to every flight, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will ensure that the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS is in an airworth y condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating document s and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally , the FAA has previousl y granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11 063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 4. **Reasons Why an**  **Exemption from**  **the Requirements**  **of Section 91.121**  **Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  The equivalent level of safet y established b y Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E
- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will be provided to the PI C via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y ’s operation of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Profess ional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safet y equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated b y GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established b y the UASs at ground level. The FAA has previously

granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos.11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 5. **Reasons Why**  **an Exemption**  **from the**  **Requirements of**  **Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adve**  **rsely Affect Safety.** A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS ; (2) the limitations

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cru ising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specification s of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS ; the limitations on the proposed f light operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established b y 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safet y will be ensured as the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, an d E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAS experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery

power, and again at approximately 10% remaining batte ry

power. At the criticall y low battery level, the DJ I Phantom Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, and DJIInspire 1 UAS will descend and land automatically. Significantl y, previous exemptions granted b y the FAA concerning Section 91.151establish that safet y is not adversely

affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). **6. Reasons Why an Exemption from the Requirements of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),**  **91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Ad versely Affect Safety.**  In seeking this exemption, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that the equivalent level of safet y with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating d ocuments (i.e., the Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS In struction Manual). Furthermore, Nighthawk Aerial Photo graph y will document and maintain all maintenance records for DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS

. Since the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A cop y of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manua l is attached hereto as Exhibit B

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Li kewise, the exemption sought will not adversel y affect safety because Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed b y the operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established b y Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS will be performed b y tra ined technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. Significantl y, previous exemptions granted b y the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safet y is not adversel y affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Inconsideration of Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspect s of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS , Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y submits that safety

will not be adversely

affected by

granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previousl y granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062,11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150,11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). **7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.** In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS , which co ntain such safet y standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409 (a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAS for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets f orth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with an y requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS. L ikewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Profes sional, DJIInspire 1, and E
- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS , since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual d esign feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special c onditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safet y equivalent to that established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y ’s intended operation of the DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJIInspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS , which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established b y 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). **8. A Summary That Can B**  **e published In the Federal Register, stating: The Rules f**  **rom w**  **hich Nighthawk Aerial Photography**  **Seeks Exemption:** Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91. 405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y Seeks: This exemption will permit Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. **9. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support UAV Aerial**  **Video Request.** This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Mo dernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safel y in the NAS. As such, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the autho rity of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y will operate the DJIPhantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS safel y in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS commercially , without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while al so advancing the interests of the public, by

allowing Nighthawk Aerial Photography to safely , efficiently , and economicall y operate the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspire 1, and E

- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS commercially within the NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y respectfull y requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y to operate the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3 Professional, DJ I Inspi re 1, and E
- Flight Apprentice S 15e UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y of Real Estate Properties (for homeowners, realtors, home builders, home contractors and / or home inspectors for real estate marketing and insp ection of home exteriors) as well as filming of special events, film sets, scripted and unscripted television sets and landscape as well as conducting power line inspection, aerial mapping, surveying and search and rescue over certain areas of the United S tates. Dated: September 22 , 2015 Respectfully

submitted by , Joseph T. Mutchler Douglas M. Forest Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y LLC 2512 Shiloh Rd. Billings, Montana Tel: 406

- 702
- 6658 

### Email: joseph.t.mutchler@gmail.com

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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– DJ I Phant om 2 Vision+ Specifications Data Sheet B

– DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer’s User Manual C

– DJIPhantom 3 Professional Specifications Data Sheet D

– DJ I Phantom 3 Manufacturer’s User Manual E

– DJ I Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet F

– DJ I Inspir e 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual G

– E
- Flite Apprentice S 15e Specifications Data Sheet H

– E
- Flite Apprentice S 15e Manufactures User Manual

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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– A DJIPHANTOM 2 VI SION+ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Nighthawk Aerial Photograph y onl y utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJ I is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJIUASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJIsoftware provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PI C via the linked monitor (s mart phone/tablet devices) **DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Supported Battery**  DJI5200mAH LiPo Battery **Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)** 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g) **Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly)** Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m **Max Yaw Angular Velocity**

200 0 /s **Max Tilt Angel**  35 0 **Max Ascent Speed** 6m/s **Max Descent Speed** 2m/s **Max Flight Speed** 15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED)

**Gimbal** Working Current Static: 750mA; Dy

namic: 900mA **Control Accuracy** ±0.03 0

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- 90 0

- 0 0 **Maximum Angular Speed** Pitch: 90 0 / s **Camera Operating Temperature Range**  32 0 F
- 104 0 F (0 0 C
- 40 0 C) **Sensor Size** 1/2.3” **Effective Pixels** 14M UAV Page 37 **Resolution** 4384x3288 **HD Video Recording** 1080p30 & 720p **Recording Field of View** 110 0 /85 0 **Operating Frequency** 5.728GHz

– 5.85GHz **C ommun**  **ication Distance (unobstructed)** FCC Compliance: 800m **Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -**  **- 93dBm**  **Transmitter Power**

**– FCC Compliance: 100mW** 

**Working Voltage** 120mA@3.7V **Range Extender Operating Frequency**  2412
- 2462MHz **Commun ication Distance (unobstructed)** 

500
- 700m

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APPENDIX
- B DJIPhantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer's User Manual (Uploaded in a separate attachment, a 72

- page document)

APPENDIX

– C **DJI PHANTOM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AIRCRAFT**  Weight (Includi ng Battery And Propellers) 1280 g Diagonal Size (Including Propellers) 590 mm Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max Descent Speed 3 m/s Hover Accuracy

• Vertical: +/

- 10cm • Horizontal: +/

- 1m Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Altitude above Sea Level 6000 m

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Gps Mode GPS/GL ONASS **GIMBAL** Controllable Range Pitch

- 90° to +30° Stabilization 3

- axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

**REMOTE CONTROLLER** Operating Frequency

2.400 GHz
- 2.483 GHz Max Distance 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed) Video Output Port USB

Operating Temperature 0°C

- 40°C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Mobile Device Holder For tablet or phone Receiver Sensitivity

(1%Per)

- 101 dBm ±2 dBm Transmitter Power (Eirp)

• FCC: 20 dBm • CE: 16 dBm Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V **BATTERY CHARGER** V oltage 17.4 V Rated Power Phantom 3 Professional 100 W

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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68 Wh Net Weight 365 g Max Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes Operating Temperature

- 10°C to 40°C Max Charging Power 100 W
APPENDIX

– D DJIPhantom 3 Professional Manufacturer’s User Manual (uploaded in a separate attachment, a 58

- page document)

APPENDIX

– E **DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECEFICATIONS AIRCRAFT Aircraft**  Model: T600 **Weight** (Battery Included): 2935 g **Hovering Accuracy (GPS mode)** Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m **Max Angular Velocity** Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s **Max Tilt Angle** 35° **Max Ascent Speed** 5 m/s **Max Descent Speed** 4 m/s **Max Speed** 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) **Max Flight Altitude** 4500 m **Max Wind Speed Resistance**

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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18 minutes **Motor Model** DJI3510 **Propeller Model** DJI1345 **Operating Temperature Range**

- 10° to 40° C **Diagonal Distance** 559 to 581 mm **Dimensions** 438x451x301 mm **Power Spectral Density** 9. 06mW/MHz **Gimbal** Model ZENMUSE X3 **Output Power (with camera)** Static: 9 W In Motion: 11 W **Operating Current** Station: 750 mA Motion: 900 mA **Angular Vibration Range**

±0.03° **Controllable Range** Pitch:

- 90° to +30° Pan: ±320°

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- 12 5° to +45° Pan: ±330° **Max Controllable Speed** Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s **Camera** Name X3 **Model** FC350 **Total Pixels** 12.76M **Effective Pixels** 12.4M **Image Max Size** 4000x3000 **ISO Range** 100
- 3200 (video) 100
- 1600 (photo) **Electronic Shutter Speed** 8s

- 1/8000 s **FOV (Field of View)** 94° **CMOS** Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” **Lens** 20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞

9 Elements in 9 groups Anti

- distortion

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- lapse **Video Recording Modes** UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 **Max Bitrate of Video Storage**

60 Mbps **Supported File Formats** FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG

- 4 AVC/H.264) **Supported SD Card Types** Micro SD Max capacity : 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating required.

**Operating Temperature Range**

0° to 40° C **Remote Controller** Name C1 **Operating Frequency** 922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5. 825 GHz 2.400~2.483 GHz **Transmitting Distance (outdoor and unobstructed)**

2 km **EIRP** 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

**Video Output Port** USB, mini

- HDMI **Power Supply**

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- in battery **Charging** DJIcharger **Dual User Capability** Host
- and

- Slave connection
**Mobile Device Holder** Tablet or Phone **Max Mobile Device Width**

170mm **Output Power** 9 W **Operating Temperature Range**

- 10° to 40° C **Storage Temperature Range** Less than 3 months:

- 20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C **Charging Temperature Range**

0
- 40 ° C **Battery** 6000 mAh L iPo 2S **Charger** Model A14
- 100P1A **Voltage** 26.3 V **Rated Power** 100 W **Battery (Standard)** Name Intelligent Flight Battery **Model** TB47

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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**Energy** 99.9 Wh **Net Weight**  570 g **Operating Temperature Range**

- 10° to 40° C **Storage Temperature Range** Less than 3 months:

- 20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C **Charging Temperature Range**

0° to 40° C **Max Charging Power** 180 W **Battery (Optional)** Name Intelligent Flight Battery **Model** TB48 **Capacity** 5700 mAh Voltage 22.8 V **Battery Type** LiPo 6S **Energy** 129.96 Wh

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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- 10° to 40° C **Storage Temperature Range** Less than 3 months:

- 20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C **Charging Temperature Range**

0° to 40° C **Max Charging Power** 180 W **Altitude Range** 5
- 500 cm
APPENDIX

– F DJIInspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual (uploaded in a separate attachment, a 58

- page document)

APPENDIX

– G **E -**  **FLITE APPRENTICE S 15E TECHNICAL**  **SPECEFICATIONS AIRCRAFT Motor Size:**  15
- size brushless outrunner **Speed Control:** 30
- amp brushless (installed) **Approximate Assembly Time:** Less than 1 Hour **Charger:** 2
- 3S L iPo balancing charger, 0.5

- 3.0A (included)

**Control Throw (Ai lerons):**  Low: 0.71 in (18mm); High: 0.91 in (23mm)

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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**Flaps** : No **Flying Weight:** 49.0 oz (1390 g) **Fuel Type:** Electric **Recommended Motor Battery:** 11.1V 3S 3200mAh L iPo (included)

**Retracts** : No **Wingspan:** 59.0 in (1500mm)
APPENDIX
- B E
- Flite Apprentice S 15e Manufacturer's User Manual (Uploade d in a separate attachment, a 28

- page document)

## Nighthawk	Aerial	Photography

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UAS # Date Issue

Discovered Date Issue

Addressed Is sue Description

& Maintenance Conducted Maintenance Performed By : Print & Sign Software Updates Airframe Engines Propellers Camera Gimbal Landing Gear Vibration Dampeni ng Other: