Docket Operations, M-30 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W12-140, West Building Grmmd Floor , :Y . . '\,./ 

Washington D.C. 20590-0001 

Shane Takara Morris 

101 Trista Terrace Ct 

Destin FL 32541 Shane Morris Photography LLC 

www.SilverthomePhotography.com 

shane@ silverthomephoto&:raphy.com 

Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act 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) 14 CFR 91.417(a) and (b) 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 

CFR Part 11, Shane Morris Photography LLC, operator of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), hereby 

applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation 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 Unmanned Aircraft 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 of remote 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 of residential/commercial structures under contract with the owners or 

local government authority. 

4. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/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 of an 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 of this exemption would increase public awareness of UAS 

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 of an unmanned aircraft and a transportable 

ground station. The Solo 3dr is referred to as a quad-copter with a maximum gross weight of about 3.9 

pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors powered by batteries. The UA 

has a maximum airspeed of 55mph. 

Also, given the small size of the 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 of UASs to 

commence immediately. Also due to the size of the 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 of the 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 of the 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 information 
on the particular UAS to be operated as required. 

9. If the 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 of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 

Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption and are 

prepared to modify or amend any part of this 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 

Sil verthomePhotography.com 

850-502-0364 
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