November 5, 2015

Mr. Quincy Irmiter

CEO

Studio 9 Inc.

5606 Huron Street SE

Prior Lake, MN 55372

Dear Mr. Irmiter :

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your petition for an exemption

. It explains

why we can not process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Can No t Process Your Request

We received your exemption request posted to the public docket on August 24, 2015, on behalf of

Studio 9 Inc. filed in D ocket No

. FAA− 20 15

− 3666 , but we are unable to process your request any

further. Your petition does no t comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to

consider the request any further, you must send us all of the following:

 The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the relief you

seek, and the reason you seek relief.

 The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit

the public as a whole.

 The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption would

provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you seek an

exemption.

 Any additional information, views, or arguments avai lable to support your request.

For more detailed information relating to submitting petitions for exemption, please visit

http://aes.faa.gov/petition/index.html . This website helps the petitioner to meet Federal Aviation

A dministration (FAA) requirement outlines in § 11.81 and helps answer any questions you may have.2

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must submit the requested information within

30 days. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your petition for exemption at least 120 days

before the proposed effective date of the exemption.

If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not receive the information, we will close the docket without notif ying you further. If you

have any questions you may call the 333 Information Line (202) 267

- 2999.

Sincerely,

/s/

Brittany Newton

Program Analyst, Airmen and

Airspace Rules Division

Enclosure s345



# Section 333 Petition Guidance & Checklist

Note: It is highly recommended petitioners carefully review the “Conditions and Limitations” section

in the most recently granted exemption s. This will provide valuable insight as to what the FAA is

approving under Section 333.



### Where can I fi nd previous ly granted exemptions?

 https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/

 Write down the docket number in the exemption you are reviewing (it will be formatted like this:

FAA

- XXXX

- XXXX).

 Search for that docket number at regulations.gov, and review the petition, as well as any supporting

documents.



### Ready to create your petition?

Use the checklist below to ensure your petition contains all the necessary information. Failure to

include the following information may result in delays in processing your request:

 Operator’s name and address;

 T he specific applicable regulations from which relief is required (CFRs);

 H ow the operator will maintain an equivalent level of safety or no adverse impact to safety;

 H ow granting the exemption would be in the pu blic interest;

 The proposed operations; and,

 The make and model of the aircraft for proposed operations (aircraft manua ls are not necessary).



### Ready to submit your petition?

Note: Proprietary/Confidential documents should be clearly marked and emailed to

333exemptions@faa.gov . Be sure to include your comment tracking number (received upon successful

submission to regulations.gov) when emailing these documents. Do not submit them to

regulations.gov.

 Visit https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/how_to_file_a_petition/

Please note that due to the large volume of petitions being submitted, it will take approximately 8

- 10

weeks for submissions to be posted to the docket at regulations.gov and assigned a docket number.



### Questions?

Please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at:

https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_faqs/

If you didn’t find the answer to your question on our FAQ page, questions about the Section 333

exemption process should be directed to 333exemptions@faa.gov

. Questions about the operating

conditions and limitatio ns should be directed to 9

- AFS

- UAS

- Inquiries@faa.gov

.