### Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department ofTransportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12-140, West Building Grmmd Floor , :Y

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### Washington D.C. 20590-0001

Shane Takara Morris 101 TristaTerrace Ct Destin FL 32541 Shane Morris Photography LLC www.SilverthomePhotography.com shane@silverthomephoto&:raphy.com

Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA ReformAct and 

### Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 subpart H 14 CFR 45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.113(a) and (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 91.203 (a) and (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(l) and (2) 14CFR 91.417(a) and (b)

Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and ReformAct of2012 (the "ReformAct") and 14 CFR 

### Part 11, Shane Morris Photography LLC, operator of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), hereby applies for an exemption from the listed FederalAviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of designated UAS, provided such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.

The objective of Shane Morris Photography LLC and our UnmannedAircraft System (Solo 3dr) aerial operations is to provide an affordable, high-quality production system for a variety of governmental, commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting

• Real-estate marketing •Construction sites before and after

• Appraisals

• Economic development

• Civic landmarks

• Special event coverage **FREE services offered to our community, firefighter and state officials Nature Monitoring
My crew members have 5 years ofremote control aircraft experience. 3 of which were spent flying precision aerobatic sequences for nationally ranked competition. Nationals Runner Up 2002 and Nationals Champion 2003. Experience with fixed and non fixed aircrafts. We practice multiple days a week to ensure familiarity with both the UAS and its features, functions, and controls. Along with practicing in adverse conditions to ensure safety from possible future accidents occurring do to rapid weather changes.Commercial operation of an UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would provide professional services in the following areas: 1. Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 2. Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including television, public events, cinematography and news gathering. 3. Aerial inspection/photography ofresidential/commercial structures under contract with the owners or local government authority. 4.Aerial inspection/photography ofresidential/commercial utility infrastructure including but not limited to electrical power lines, wind turbines and cell towers. 5. Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed to assist with search and rescue operations in

cases ofan emergency or natural disaster only when the local authorities or government has requested it by contract or donation. 6. Training to persons individually or belonging to both private and/or public organizations to increase

awareness and improve safety for current and future UAS operations within the NAS.

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of designated UAS as set forth in this document under controlled conditions in the NAS that would 

### be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) safe. Approval ofthis exemption would increase public awareness ofUAS operations and enhance safety to aid in fulfilling the Secretary of
Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to

......establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system."

I plan to operate a UAS, the Solo 3dr which is comprised ofan unmanned aircraft and a transportable ground station. The Solo 3dris referred to as a quad-copter with a maximum gross weight ofabout 3.9 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors powered by batteries. The UA has a maximum airspeed of55mph.
Also, given the small size ofthe UAS involved and the restricted controlled environment within which they will operate, the applicant fits within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations ofUASs to

commence immediately. Also due to the size ofthe UAS and the controlled areas in which the relevant UAS will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. Given the following, the grant ofthe requested exemptions is clearly in the public interest: Shane Morris Photography LLC proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for an exceptional level of safety to operations. These limitations and conditions to which Shane Morris Photography LLC agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption including:

1. The UAS will weigh less than 

### 55 lbs. 2. Flights will 

### be operated within line of sight of operator. 3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will 

### be 20 minutes. 4. Flights will be terminated at 15% battery power reserve. 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL 5. UAS operator will be trained and certified in the proper safety and operations ofthe UAS. 6. The UAS will only operate within a controlled area as defined in the Procedures. 7. The operator will post advisor notice around the controlled area. 8. The operator will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to-date informationon the particular UAS to be operated as required. 9. Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. 10. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies.
Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption and are prepared to modify or amend any part ofthis request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of safety. Please contact us at any time if additional information or clarifications are needed.
Sincerely,

Shane Takara Morris Shane Morris Photography LLC SilverthomePhotography.com 850-502-0364**.·-~** 

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